Turbo Thunder V

[DEL]

Hello,

We have dates!

Friday July 30th test-n-tune/qualifying
Saturdat July 31st eliminations

Here's some things I'm still working on, please feel free to reply here or e-mail me your suggestions/thoughts/opinions.

Eats for Friday night. There is a Pizza place right there in Woodburn that stays open until at least midnight so we would not be rushed.

Eats for Saturday night. We were thinking of doing a BBQ at the track. We are going to look into catering costs and may roll this into the entry fee.

Quick 8 or Quick 16 heads up class? This would be a third class for folks to enter. We will still have the 11.99-quicker and 12.00-slower bracket classes.

Sponsorship. It looks like we might have a T-shirt connection (HYBRIDT) and I was thinking of offering sponsors (Buick parts vendors) to pay $100 to get their logo on the shirt. All proceeds would go toward payouts.

Host hotel. Do we want to stay with the Holiday Inn, or try something thats better or closer to the track?

Also FYI there is going to be a first annual BOP event at Woodburn this year. The dates are September 3rd & 4th. The track offered to give us our own lane for turbo cars if we wanted. Not sure I'm read to bite off coordinating this one as I plan to race my Skylark.

[Turbo Rob]

Dave, those are different dates than you mentioned before... Are the dates you've posted above 100% firm :fragez:

[DEL]

Dave, those are different dates than you mentioned before... Are the dates you've posted above 100% firm :fragez:

Rob, the dates were given to me verbally over the phone from the track. I guess they could have screwed up, it will be in print soon on their schedule. The dates I gave before were tenative, it sounds like the track is still finalizing the schedule, it has not been published or printed yet.

[blackholehunter]

Dave, is turbo thunder open to other cars with turbos ie mustangs ?

[DEL]

Dave, is turbo thunder open to other cars with turbos ie mustangs ?

Scott...YES!

Woodburn also offered to let us have a lane at their BOP race, and said that we could bring any make Turbo car to that event. I don't plan to organize that one though so not sure what might happen there.

As in years past at Turbo Thunder, the Fastest/Quickest/Best plaques are for the Buicks only. Bracket and Quick-8 Winner and Runner up payouts and plaques are up for grabs for any American Made Turbocharged vehicle.

I will get an event flyer out as soon as we get more details nailed down.

[pat83t]

We had a turbo 5.0 there last year and a 3.8L lc2 powered 280z so as long as it is american powered and turbo I think it qualifies but you may want to get clarification from Dave.

Hey Dave, I may know somebody with a turbo'd 289 in a '63 Jag E-type. Would that qualify? Also I have another 87 Turbo T from here in Longview that may be coming. You won't miss it seeing as it is painted Mitsubishi Arrest-me-Red.

[pat83t]

Well I guess Dave answered that huh? :arco:

[blackholehunter]

We had a turbo 5.0 there last year and a 3.8L lc2 powered 280z so as long as it is american powered and turbo I think it qualifies but you may want to get clarification from Dave.



LOL! I was one of the two turbo stangs that showed up last year. Figured I'd check and see if they would still allow it. Thanks!

Scott

[pat83t]

LOL! I was one of the two turbo stangs that showed up last year. Figured I'd check and see if they would still allow it. Thanks!

Scott

Sorry Scott, didn't realize there was 2 and the only 1 I remembered was a bright red one. I knew you were there the year before but only because of all the pics and videos. :dong:

[DEL]

Sorry Scott, didn't realize there was 2 and the only 1 I remembered was a bright red one. I knew you were there the year before but only because of all the pics and videos. :dong:

Something tells me Scott will be more noticable this year...he'll be the one running next to Dennis Hogan. :SHOCKED:

[blackholehunter]

Sorry Scott, didn't realize there was 2 and the only 1 I remembered was a bright red one. I knew you were there the year before but only because of all the pics and videos. :dong:

Yeah, you probably didn't see me too much since, I was banging my head against a wall all weekend. :add_schac I was having little problems with it all weekend. It was slowing down big time I figured it was because of the weather. The next time out at the track it broke the crank. I'm thinking it was probably hurt at Turbo Thunder.


Something tells me Scott will be more noticable this year...he'll be the one running next to Dennis Hogan.

More noticeable yes. Next to Dennis, I dunno. We'll see once the slicks go on. :rock:

[Slow T]

Hey Black hole
I'm kinda a neighbor as in I live just north in Ridgefield and a friend of mine has a 95 mustang project with a 347 stroker sitting in a crate on his shop floor,he used to be running the stock 5.0 with the KenneBell Blowzilla supercharger on it and he never really got anywhere near dialing the car in.
He basically put on the supercharger,some new injecters,and ran it.
It pulled really well down low,but seemed to fall on it's face at about 85-90mph(which I think was from leaning out).
I was wondering If you might be able to kinda mentor the guy and get him going in the right direction,as in recommending some tuning aids like who's chip or piggy back computer to run or scan tool stuff so he can moniter what's happening.
The guy's got alot of money and hard work into this thing and as much as I ride him about it I'd hate to see him piss it away.
If you don't want to help that's cool,maybe you could recommend somebody.
Thanks in advance.
Bill Chapman(sorry to highjack this post)

[blackholehunter]

Hey Black hole
I'm kinda a neighbor as in I live just north in Ridgefield and a friend of mine has a 95 mustang project with a 347 stroker sitting in a crate on his shop floor,he used to be running the stock 5.0 with the KenneBell Blowzilla supercharger on it and he never really got anywhere near dialing the car in.
He basically put on the supercharger,some new injecters,and ran it.
It pulled really well down low,but seemed to fall on it's face at about 85-90mph(which I think was from leaning out).
I was wondering If you might be able to kinda mentor the guy and get him going in the right direction,as in recommending some tuning aids like who's chip or piggy back computer to run or scan tool stuff so he can moniter what's happening.
The guy's got alot of money and hard work into this thing and as much as I ride him about it I'd hate to see him piss it away.
If you don't want to help that's cool,maybe you could recommend somebody.
Thanks in advance.
Bill Chapman(sorry to highjack this post)

Bill, its not a problem. I can try to help him with what I can. I can tell you right off of the bat that I've heard that the 94-95 processors seem to be the hardest to work with. I've heard of people going so far as to swap an earlier processor in to help correct the problems. I've never worked with a 94-95 car but, that is what I have been told by both of the local mustang shops. Tell him to feel free and e-mail me at blackholehunter1@comcast.net .

Scott

[Slow T]

Thyanks Scott I'll relay the info to Ben(my buddie) as soon as I can get ahold of him,we both put in the hours at work.
I usually average 60 to 70 a week I'm sure he's about 75-90 hrs a week.
Thanks again. :rock:

[blackholehunter]

Thyanks Scott I'll relay the info to Ben(my buddie) as soon as I can get ahold of him,we both put in the hours at work.
I usually average 60 to 70 a week I'm sure he's about 75-90 hrs a week.
Thanks again. :rock:

Sounds good! :thrashi:

[DEL]

We're golden, this is right from the Woodburn schedule:

July 30 Fri
Street Legal Drags • Gates open 3pm

July 31 Sat
Chevy Showdown Drags
Turbo Thunder V
Gates open 9 am

The previous Tuesday/Wednesday is the Pro Stock invitational, they spray the track all the way to the finish line for that, hopefully some of it will "stick" around. :racer:

[blackholehunter]

We're golden, this is right from the Woodburn schedule:

July 30 Fri
Street Legal Drags • Gates open 3pm

July 31 Sat
Chevy Showdown Drags
Turbo Thunder V
Gates open 9 am

The previous Tuesday/Wednesday is the Pro Stock invitational, they spray the track all the way to the finish line for that, hopefully some of it will "stick" around. :racer:

Sounds good! Nice to know that it is pretty much set in stone. :rockwoot:

[pat83t]

Sweet. I have ordered my new ignition system today and will be getting the tranny redone in about 2-3 weeks and ordering my new torque converter, headers, and starter at the same time. Should be good times. Now just to get it all put on.....damn I wish I had a heated shop or heated garage to work in.

[Slow T]

You do Mine let me know and it's all yours just clean up the mess when done,
not like the last a hole his craps been here for a month.
Later:Bill :cowboy:

[pat83t]

I just might take you up on that offer.....thanx. :anbet:

[Slow T]

No problem,
That was one of the reasons I wanted a shop so bad when we were house shopping,No more laying in wet windy gravel :anbet:
Not that it's ever like that around these parts.
Later.
Bildo

[DEL]

Tap Tap Tap...Is this thing on? :arco:

So what was the hot upgrades over the winter thats going to push your cars harder at TTV? :racer:

[pat83t]

Street/Strip tranny, 3000 stall lock-up TCS 9X11 converter, MSD ignition system, and finally doing away with that power sucking mechanical fan and switching to a 16" electric fan. Also if I have enough left from income tax, while the rest of you are sucking in 90-95 degree air, I will be getting 35-40 degree air into mine with a little creativity and liquid CO2. :rock:

[Turbo Rob]

Street/Strip tranny, 3000 stall lock-up TCS 9X11 converter, MSD ignition system, and finally doing away with that power sucking mechanical fan and switching to a 16" electric fan. Also if I have enough left from income tax, while the rest of you are sucking in 90-95 degree air, I will be getting 35-40 degree air into mine with a little creativity and liquid CO2. :rock:

That's TCS in Langley BC.... not to be confused with TCS in AZ.


PS this thread is getting too long. someone start a new one please.

[pat83t]

That's TCS in Langley BC.... not to be confused with TCS in AZ.



Yeah, what he said. :deal:

Hhmmmmmm....this is post "83". Must be a sign. :arco:

[4MI DAD]

Tap Tap Tap...Is this thing on? :arco:

So what was the hot upgrades over the winter thats going to push your cars harder at TTV? :racer:

Replaced the # 3 plug that had no electrode left! Is that bad? :add_wegbr

[DEL]

Replaced the # 3 plug that had no electrode left! Is that bad? :add_wegbr

Gary did you replace it again? or are you talking about the one you replaced at the track? If it happened again...I'd be very concerned.

[4MI DAD]

Gary did you replace it again? or are you talking about the one you replaced at the track? If it happened again...I'd be very concerned.

JUST KIDDING ! only once at that track Saturday Morning. I guess my smiley face :add_wegbr was not enough to let you know it was a joke...Thanks for checking though!

[DEL]

JUST KIDDING ! only once at that track Saturday Morning. I guess my smiley face :add_wegbr was not enough to let you know it was a joke...Thanks for checking though!

Ahhhh...good.

Any movement on the valvespring thing? We just need the springs, the right tool(s) and maybe some valve cover gaskets.

[TurboSlacker]

:arco: Improvements to SINISTR :applaus:
Alky injection, TurboTweak alky chip, cold air induction, welded d/s header crack, 37# injectors :top:

Was running mid 13's @ 102 mph. Hope to break 12's and be near 110mph. Still run it just as I do on the street, so traction will be a challenge :fly:
:bronzecup

[DEL]

:arco: Improvements to SINISTR :applaus:
Alky injection, TurboTweak alky chip, cold air induction, welded d/s header crack, 37# injectors :top:

Was running mid 13's @ 102 mph. Hope to break 12's and be near 110mph. Still run it just as I do on the street, so traction will be a challenge :fly:
:bronzecup

If they make your size, you should consider some new M/T ET Street Radials...I'll bet they would hook you up pretty good, and you'd still look stealth :yahoocool

[gasketmaster]

Ahhhh...good.

Any movement on the valvespring thing? We just need the springs, the right tool(s) and maybe some valve cover gaskets.


I've got the tools if you guys need them :rock:

[V6Power87]

I've got the tools if you guys need them :rock:

And I have some comp 979-12's I can donate to you Gary. (If I can find them) :arco:

[DEL]

Gary,

Looks like you're hooked up! Just pick up some cork valve cover gaskets and some Permatex ultra-black and we'll set a date.

Terry, if you come to town, let me know and I'll trade you the tools for a milkshake :beerglass

[pat83t]

Which brings to mind......how come the Seattle crowd gets together for BBQ's, and work parties, and dyno days, and the Portland crew doesn't? :fragez:

[4MI DAD]

And I have some comp 979-12's I can donate to you Gary. (If I can find them) :arco:


Hell Dan, I am just riding your coat tails! That would mean my car has your old injectors, chip (sometimes) and now valve springs! I would be an honor! Thanks for your generosity - I'll take you up on it!

Thanks for the offer Terry! After your BPS allowed me to run at TT 2002 I thought my favors from you were all cashed in. I'll shoot you and Dan some PM to try and hook up some times it would be OK for me to pick up then I will talk to Dave about meeting at my house for the help you know I need!!!! OR.....We all meet at my house (Beaverton) and I buy the beer and pizza and Dave brings the Video Pat Shot at TT 2003!

[V6Power87]

Gary,

Looks like you're hooked up! Just pick up some cork valve cover gaskets and some Permatex ultra-black and we'll set a date.

Terry, if you come to town, let me know and I'll trade you the tools for a milkshake :beerglass

Dont forget 12 of the little plastic buttons for the rockers.... they can be little pricks to get out!! :add_shit:

[Slow T]

Hey Gary I'd like to get in on the action as well,I'm not bad with a wrench and I'm getting better at Tuning,Let me know either way.
Bill :cowboy:

[4MI DAD]

Gary,

Looks like you're hooked up! Just pick up some cork valve cover gaskets and some Permatex ultra-black and we'll set a date.
:beerglass

Dave-
OK, I talked to Dan and he is going to locate the springs in the next few weeks :anbet: Once I hook up with Dan I'll contact Terry about the tool.
I'll get the gaskets and permatex asap. Any ideas on where to get the "plastic buttons" Dan mentioned?
All that being said how about we pick a weekend day in late feb or march? you pick what works for you and anyone else is welcome to show up also.
ps- Taking family to disney next weekend for first time - any tips?
Thanks
Gary

[pat83t]

Dave-
OK, I talked to Dan and he is going to locate the springs in the next few weeks :anbet: Once I hook up with Dan I'll contact Terry about the tool.
I'll get the gaskets and permatex asap. Any ideas on where to get the "plastic buttons" Dan mentioned?
All that being said how about we pick a weekend day in late feb or march? you pick what works for you and anyone else is welcome to show up also.
ps- Taking family to disney next weekend for first time - any tips?
Thanks
Gary

Most auto parts stores carry those plastic buttons on the shelf. I know my store does.

[Turbo Rob]

Why are you guys talking about those plastic buttons if all you are doing is changing the valve springs? Are you changing the rocker arms too?? Just remove the rocker shafts, run compressed air to the cylinder and change the springs...

[gasketmaster]

Why are you guys talking about those plastic buttons if all you are doing is changing the valve springs? Are you changing the rocker arms too?? Just remove the rocker shafts, run compressed air to the cylinder and change the springs...

Most of us have been switching to the thicker Sealed Power rocker shafts during the valve spring change depending on the spring pressure.

[Turbo Rob]

Most of us have been switching to the thicker Sealed Power rocker shafts during the valve spring change depending on the spring pressure.

What??? you're not buying those overpriced drilled pieces of aluminum from T/A??? :rolleyes1

When I rebuilt my motor I just bought the whole rocker kit from sealed power. Came with all the buttons, arms, and shafts...

Apparently the best "budget" rocker arm setup is available at the Turbobuicks.com message board at around $70 for everything if I remember correct...

[pat83t]

Hey Gary, apparently we quit carrying them at my work but the Clevite number is 214-1129. They can be ordered if you can't find them anywhere in town. Our price is $.59 each so a total of 12 is $7.08. Or they have them at 1 of my stores out in Gresham on E. Powell.

[pat83t]

Just felt everybody needed a quick pick-me-up.
http://www.t6p.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=500/145p1010045_jpeg.jpg

[TurboSlacker]

Thanks, Pat. I really needed that!

Here's some more memory pics from Turbo Thunder III

[pat83t]

Sure Dan, had to post the one where I am under the hood fixing something. :)


See if this works. Photo from TTIV.
http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/74e0f032/bc/Turbo+Thunder+IV/__sr_/Line+up+from+the+tower..jpg?phpRaNAB7Grd0eGY

[pat83t]

And another. Here's one for you Gary.

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/74e0f032/bc/Turbo+Thunder+IV/__sr_/Gary+Wood%27s+1986+GN.jpg?phKTaNABdJ7zHDN1

[TurboSlacker]

Sure Dan, had to post the one where I am under the hood fixing something.

I just thought you were cranking up the boost :beer:

[pat83t]

No actually I found a huge vacuum leak back there and was plugging it off. I couldn't get my adjustable actuator to adjust.

[4MI DAD]

Gary,

Looks like you're hooked up! Just pick up some cork valve cover gaskets and some Permatex ultra-black and we'll set a date.


Dave- I am finally going to get my act together and get the springs from Dan. Do you still have some time to help me out? Any wknd works for me.

Bill (or anyone else) you are more then welcome to come over once we figure out a date. Thanks

[DEL]

Gary,

The scheduling is always the hard part eh??!!!!

3/27 or 3/28 look good so far for me...how about you?

[pat83t]

I just sent an e-mail to GM High Tech Performance magazine and gave them the skinny on the event and the fact we run with the chevy showdown. Maybe they will send someone. Who knows. :rock:

[LV GN]

We're golden, this is right from the Woodburn schedule:

July 30 Fri
Street Legal Drags • Gates open 3pm

July 31 Sat
Chevy Showdown Drags
Turbo Thunder V
Gates open 9 am

The previous Tuesday/Wednesday is the Pro Stock invitational, they spray the track all the way to the finish line for that, hopefully some of it will "stick" around. :racer:
i'll be there!! :rock: :rock:

[4MI DAD]

Gary,

The scheduling is always the hard part eh??!!!!

3/27 or 3/28 look good so far for me...how about you?

Dave- I like Sat the 27th, hopefully Sunday is dry and the track opens. I'll get everything else required asap. Thanks again!
DId the grey car arrive back east yet?

ps- I finally got over to Dans last night - I love that Plymouth!

[pat83t]

Hey.....as it stands right now I have the 27th off and seeing as how I will never get my car done I might as well help somebody else. :arco:

[Slow T]

What do you have left besides converting to the 86,87 drivetrain :lickit:
I'll try and get the 27th off also.
Gary let us where and what time,and if you don't wan't to drive all the way from Longview Pat we could just meet at my house.
Bill :yessir:

[pat83t]

What do you have left besides converting to the 86,87 drivetrain :lickit:

I am in the process of stripping the smog pump and emissions lines off, have to mount and wire in the MSD ignition, convert to the electric fan setup, rebuild that alternator and have you powdercoat the casing, mount my new boost gauge and install my new mini-starter. There is plenty more of new parts also but can't remember them all right now. Carpooling sounds cool. I will probably have to drive the Ford Mustake down there if it will make it.

[4MI DAD]

I've got the tools if you guys need them :rock:

Thanks Terry. Get ready for a stupid question.....Would the "tools" be something that would keep me from having to pump air into the cylinder? If so what is it? I am thinking it might be easier for me to buy what I need locally than drive up your way (coming from beaverton). Thanks for the offer and the help! I think I still owe you something :beerglass :beerglass :beerglass for the BPS during TT 2 years ago!
Gary

[gasketmaster]

Thanks Terry. Get ready for a stupid question.....Would the "tools" be something that would keep me from having to pump air into the cylinder? If so what is it? I am thinking it might be easier for me to buy what I need locally than drive up your way (coming from beaverton). Thanks for the offer and the help! I think I still owe you something :beerglass :beerglass :beerglass for the BPS during TT 2 years ago!
Gary

Gary,
I have the "on the car" valve spring compressing tools...........makes the job much easier :zahn:
I just use my leak down tester to air up the cylinder.......your welcome to that as well :beerglass
I come to PDX three or four times per week if you want to meet up sometime..........just let me know :beerglass

[4MI DAD]

Gary,
I have the "on the car" valve spring compressing tools...........makes the job much easier :zahn:
I just use my leak down tester to air up the cylinder.......your welcome to that as well :beerglass
I come to PDX three or four times per week if you want to meet up sometime..........just let me know :beerglass

OK, I get it now. If you around PDX any day between Sunday - Friday of the upcoming week, I can come to whereever you are. Just tell me where to be when! Thanks again.