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Pontiac Pavement Pounders Shootout - Norwalk Raceway Park Part 3

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STRIP TUNING LOG
RunTuningLaunch RPMShift Point60-FT1/8 E.T./MPH1/4 E.T./MPH
120-deg timing, 22 psi in front tires1,6006,1002.369.36/82.2414.31/99.06
2Same, 20 psi1,7006,1002.319.16/82.8014.06/100.23
3Same1,7006,1002.349.16/82.8114.06/100.01
419-deg, 18 psi2,0006,1002.128.97/82.4413.89/99.72
BEST PASS CORRECTED13.22/104.77
5Same2,1006,1002.279.10/82.5914.02/99.54
The five most important runs are listed in the order they occurred.
Run Notes: 1) Lazy launch, low boost due to belt slip (4 psi); 2) Same; 3) Same; 4) Same but better launch.

Strip Specs
Year/Model: '01 Grand Am GT
Race Weight: 3,210 lbs
Curb Weight: 3,040 lbs
Fuel Level: 11/44 tank
Fuel: VP, unleaded, 100-octane
Engine: 3400 V-6, LA1
Cubic Inches Before/After: 207/207
Engine Built By: Ross Racing Engines
Power Adder: Supercharger, Eaton/Magnusson MP62, 6 psi boost
Top End
Air Cleaner: K&N
Intake Manifold: Stock ported
MAF: Stock
Throttle Body: FDP, 65mm
Fuel Injectors: GM 28.1 lb-hr
Custom Programming: Digital Horsepower/Dave Buckshaw
Fuel Pump: Stock
Lines: Stock
Regulator: Magnuson RRFPR, boost referenced
Heads: '01 LA1
Head Porting: Ross Racing Engines
Flow Numbers: N/A
Valves: Manley, SS, 1.82/1.48
Bottom End
Pistons: Diamond, forged, dished, 3.62-in
Rings: Hastings, ductile
Rods: Crower billet, 5.700-in
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Crankshaft: Stock 3.31-in stroke
Rotating Assembly Balanced: Yes
Camshaft
Brand: Comp Cams hydraulic roller
Duration at 0.050: 224/236-deg
Duration Advertised: 276/288-deg
Lift with Specified Rocker Arms: 0.536/0.555
Lobe Separation Angle: 114-deg
Installed Position: Straight up
Rocker Arms: Stock, roller, 1.60:1
Ignition
Type: Distributorless crank trigger
Amplifier: MSD Digital 6
Coil: MSD packs
Wires: MSD 8.5 mm
Spark Plugs: AC Copper
Total Timing: 24-deg
RPM Total Timing is Reached: Computer controlled
Exhaust
Headers: The Other Guys Performance Products
Primary Size: 1.75-in
Collector Size: 2.25-in
Exhaust Pipe Size: 2.5-in
Muffler: SLP
Drivetrain
Transaxle: 4T45E, performance-built by Rossler, Raybestos Gen2 Blues
Final Drive Ratio: 3.29:1
Limited Slip: EP
Converter: Stock
Shifter: Stock
Chassis and Suspension
Brakes F/R: Baer 12-in disc/stock disc
Wheels F/R: Centerline RPM 17x7/Weld Draglites 16x4
Tires F/R: BFG 225/45R17 drag radials / Moroso DS2 26x4.5x16
Tire Pressure F/R: 18 psi/40 psi
Suspension Front
Springs: Eibach
Control Arms: Stock
Stabilizer Bar: Stock 24mm, hollow
Struts: Stock
Suspension Rear
Springs: Eibach
Trailing Arms: Stock
Stabilizer Bar: Stock 15.3mm, solid
Struts: Stock
The Rest
Chassis Mods: None
Interior Mods: Auto Meter gauges
Exterior Mods: SC/T-concept body kit
Safety Mods: None
Paint: Red
Launch Technique: 2,000 rpm
Best 11/48-mile ET, MPH Prior to Event: 8.87 at 83
Best 11/44-mile ET, MPH Prior to Event: 13.6 at 106


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