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Pontiac Pavement Pounders Shootout Louisville 2004 Pontiac GTO Burnout
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Strip Tuning Log
Run/TuningLaunch RPMShift Point60-FT1/8 E.T./MPH1/4 E.T./MPH
2. Off the street, 25 psi in tires1,0006,000/6,2001.667.70/89.25 
BEST PASS QUARTER-MILE12.09/110.67
BEST PASS CORRECTED7.35/93.5211.54/115.97
3. 20 psi in tires, added 4-deg timing, added 1 gal 114-octane,to 93-octane in tank1,0006,000/6,2001.697.76/89.06 
4. Same, Drag Bags inflated to 15 psi1,0006,000/6,2001.697.75/89.15 
5. Hardcoded +4-deg timing, into the WOT cells, (not across the board)1,0006,000/6,2001.757.79/89.50 
6. +4-deg timing, (across the board)1,0006,000/6,2001.697.74/89.33 
Top 5 runs shown
Run Notes: 1) Throwaway; 2) Much better, better burnout, hooked well; 3) Hooked well again, intake air temp. 130-deg, no knock retard (KR); 4) Same, no KR; 5) Minor wheelhop, worst 60-ft of the day, best trap speed, 2-deg KR in one cell, but may be related to wheelhop since it happened early in the run; 6) As expected, knock through entire run, still a good pass, however.

Strip Specs
Year/Model'04 GTO
Race Weight With Driver3,875 lbs
Curb Weight3,715 lbs
Fuel Level when last weighed1/4-tank
Fuel93-octane premium
Engine'04 LQ9/LS1
Cubic Inches Before/After346/408 (4.03 bore, 4.00 stroke)
Engine Built ByOwner and Robert Vanderzalm
Power AdderNone
Induction System
Air CleanerK&N Cone
AirboxCustom
Intake ManifoldFAST 90mm
MAFChanged over to speed density system
Throttle BodyFAST 90mm
Fuel InjectorsFord 42 lb/hr
Custom ProgrammingHP Tuners, tuned by owner
Fuel System
PumpStock
LinesStock
RegulatorStock
Heads
BrandPatriot Stage 3 6.0L heads, 60cc chambers
Head PortingPatriot, coating by Precision Motorsports, FL
Flow NumbersN/A
ValvesPatriot
Bottom End
PistonsDiamond forged, -15cc dish
RingsDiamond
RodsEagle forged, 6.125-in
Compression Ratio11.2:1
CrankshaftEagle forged, 4.00-inch stroke
Rotating Assembly BalancedYes
Camshaft
BrandTerry Kirk Custom Cams in MS, hyd. roller
Duration at 0.050236/236-deg
Lift with specified rocker arms0.592/0.592
Lobe-Separation Angle114-deg
Installed PositionStraight up
Rocker ArmsStock roller 1.7:1 (Thunder Racing pushrods)
Ignition
DistributorStock coil-on-plug, crank trigger
AmplifierNone
CoilsStock
WiresTaylor 10.4mm
Spark PlugsNGK TR6
Total TimingComputer controlled
Exhaust
HeadersCustom by Modern Day Muscle Car (MDMC) ceramic-coated long tube
Primaries1.75-inch
Collectors3.00-inch
Exhaust Pipes2.5-inch
MufflersBorla
CrossoverNone
Drivetrain
TransmissionRebuilt 4L60E automatic
ConverterPro-Torque 2,800 stall
ShifterStock
RearStock
Rear Gear Ratio3.91:1 Diff Techniques, Australia
PosiStock
Chassis and Suspension
Brakes F/RStock
Wheels F/ROZ Superleggera, 17x8
Tires F/R245/45ZR17 BFG / 275/40R17 M/T drag radials
Tire Pressure F/R35 psi/20 psi
Suspension Front
SpringsStock
StrutsStock
Stabilizer BarStock
Suspension Rear
SpringsStock
Semi Trailing Arms with control linkStock
Stabilizer BarSLP 19.05mm
ShocksStock
Other features SLP Drag Bags
Chassis ModsNone
The Rest
Interior ModsGauges, aux. fuse box
Exterior ModsNone
Safety ModsDriveshaft loop
PaintFactory Phantom Black
Launch TechniqueOff idle at about 1,000 rpm
Best 1/8-mile ET, MPH Prior to Event7.41 at 92.64
Best 1/4-mile ET, MPH Prior to Event11.64 at 115.82, (1.60 60-ft)


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