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done
05-27-2007, 10:40 PM
Well an AWD is really easy to launch, even with a little exrtra power. So here is a couple of timeslips form this morning. I think these are the best times ever posted for an AWD.

http://www.watsoncard.com/magnum/time2.jpg

I had four runs at about the same times as these, and a couple where my experimentation and/or inattention was problematic.

Oh yeah, my last run was against a local Charger SRT 8. I ran a 13.424 and beat his 13.661. I'll bet he is still scratching his head.

It rained so the session was cut short. I still want to do more experimentation, but it seems that about a 1200 RPM load and ESP off with a full automatic run worked the best.

Well I certainly got my money's worth with these mods. Hell yeah!!!
HWDan
05-27-2007, 11:03 PM
Congratulations Done! Very impressive; no sloppy track required for you to keep up with the SRT's!

Is 'i1' the 60 ft time?
done
05-27-2007, 11:08 PM
Congratulations Done! Very impressive; no sloppy track required for you to keep up with the SRT's!

Is 'i1' the 60 ft time?

Yes, i1 is the 60 ft.
Hemi31
05-27-2007, 11:14 PM
Well I can still hear you giggling.Just so you all know Don isn't the type of guy that giggles.....but he was today......ALOT!Congrats!:thumbs_u:
Hurst Equipped
05-27-2007, 11:15 PM
i have a feeling that you're not stock???

great time, congrats.
bigjim
05-27-2007, 11:21 PM
Lets just say he went to Montreal via Eriks house, thats code in this part of the country for WAHOOOO it goes the way it SHOULD now!!!!
HEMI~C~
05-27-2007, 11:22 PM
Nice...really nice. What heads/cam did you go with?

Given your traction advantage, I would think nailing that beast from idle would work best. Shave that 60' and you are no doubt close to the 12's.
Darthvader
05-28-2007, 12:00 AM
Don, List the mods that gave those results. I saw tou have new heads and headers..what else.
done
05-28-2007, 09:01 AM
AirHammer
FRI Econo Heads
FRI Sidewinder Cam
JBA Short Headers
JBA High Flow Cats
Mopar Catback
SuperChips

I still have MDS and my milage is going up.
05awdrt
05-28-2007, 11:19 AM
And your milage is going up...I guess you can have your cake and eat it too. Congrats on your runs!!!!
Jaak
05-28-2007, 11:35 AM
Nice runs and a great smile Don!
mikespy
05-28-2007, 12:06 PM
Great runs bro and thats because your AWD is 200+ lbs heavier than the R/T's. Congrats!!!:thumbs_u:
Ghostface Mag
05-28-2007, 12:17 PM
Congrats on those runs....:thumbs_u:
O-Town Magnum
05-28-2007, 12:29 PM
in a little while i'll get FRI'd too, thanks for sharing the mod info and let us know how much better things get as time goes by.:rock:
DawsonMagnum
05-28-2007, 12:32 PM
woo-hoo!! Great job, Don!!

So when are you planning to slap that 100-shot of juice on it? :rock:
mr.niftie
05-28-2007, 01:50 PM
Nice!
And the 'puter is happy with the heads & cam?

AirHammer
FRI Econo Heads
FRI Sidewinder Cam
JBA Short Headers
JBA High Flow Cats
Mopar Catback
SuperChips

I still have MDS and my milage is going up.
LouZ
05-28-2007, 04:53 PM
Good Job !!!!
Higshemi
05-28-2007, 05:02 PM
LOL! I knew that AWD had it in it. Great times Don, I think your pretty safe with those times as the number 1 AWD. Congrats!
Meister
05-28-2007, 05:29 PM
Nicely done, Don. :wink:

:thumbs_u:
MrHemi2U
05-28-2007, 06:22 PM
Very nice, keep us posted on the mileage. This could be my justification to the wife.
Hemi31
05-28-2007, 06:37 PM
Very nice, keep us posted on the mileage. This could be my justification to the wife.I'll keep the appointment book open.........lol.
srt-hardware
05-28-2007, 06:51 PM
I really like to read the success stories. I am happy for you being happy with your new car.
hemiwagn
05-29-2007, 12:25 AM
Congrats Don -- I was so busy trying (unsuccessfully) to perfect my launch I never had a chance to compare notes with you.

That is pretty darn cool -- who says an AWD wagon can't 'surprise' a lot of hot machinery (including SRT8s) on the streets. Pls let us know of any fun kills you manage to execute.

It was great meeting you at Montreal. You have a really nice ride there.
done
05-30-2007, 12:50 PM
Very nice, keep us posted on the mileage. This could be my justification to the wife.


Looks like about 2 mpg improvement. Which puts me in the 22-24 range running at 75-80.
wheelife
05-30-2007, 01:15 PM
Excellent effort Don :thumbs_u: . How do these times compare to a similarly equipped/modded RT RWD, do you think times are/will be better due to the added traction of the AWD system?.
Hemi31
05-30-2007, 01:38 PM
Excellent effort Don :thumbs_u: . How do these times compare to a similarly equipped/modded RT RWD, do you think times are/will be better due to the added traction of the AWD system?.I th=ink as Don gets used to his car and gets the launch even better he will be just a hair quicker than a RWD with the same package.
madeulooq
05-30-2007, 01:39 PM
Good work and times DON:rock: this is the good news I've been waiting for with my AWD.

Excellent effort Don :thumbs_u: . How do these times compare to a similarly equipped/modded RT RWD, do you think times are/will be better due to the added traction of the AWD system?.

60ft times & possibly 0 to 60 should be better because of the AWD but overall with similar mods rwd will make a little bit more power and i'm guessing a little bit better 1/4 times.
ps.. just guesses I might be wrong.
bipto
05-30-2007, 01:42 PM
I th=ink as Don gets used to his car and gets the launch even better he will be just a hair quicker than a RWD with the same package.
I agree. The more power you add to the RWD, the more traction will become an issue. That wont be a problem with the AWD...
Hemi31
05-30-2007, 01:48 PM
Also as this was just installed it will get faster as it learns.Anyone who has gotten a Sidewinder will attest to that.I bet the car is a tenth or so faster just on learning.
madeulooq
05-30-2007, 01:52 PM
I stand corrected then:) thanks guys

Also as this was just installed it will get faster as it learns.Anyone who has gotten a Sidewinder will attest to that.I bet the car is a tenth or so faster just on learning.

I agree. The more power you add to the RWD, the more traction will become an issue. That wont be a problem with the AWD...

WOW EVEN MORE GREAT NEWS:racing:
bklynmag
05-30-2007, 01:58 PM
Congrats. Great runs!!
LowGo
05-30-2007, 02:03 PM
I agree. The more power you add to the RWD, the more traction will become an issue. That wont be a problem with the AWD...

Until he gets up to 500+ hp! :wink: Although, that would really become a problem with a similarly equiped RWD.

It would be an interesting match to see. There's always the different gearing in the AWD, and the added weight. And, of course, with the variable of driver skills... I'm not sure this issue will ever be resolved! :wink:
done
05-30-2007, 02:55 PM
Probably never really resolved, but maybe at the SE Shindig we can get closer. I can see by the timeslip database that only a handful of 5.7's are quicker and a lot of SRT8's are slower.
LowGo
05-30-2007, 03:17 PM
Probably never really resolved, but maybe at the SE Shindig we can get closer. I can see by the timeslip database that only a handful of 5.7's are quicker and a lot of SRT8's are slower.

That will be interesting to see. But, heck, if you put 2 RWD's, identically equiped, up against each other... one is going to beat the other. :wink:

Thanks for being the AWD pioneer here Don. :thumbs_u: I look forward to following how your car develops (with continued learning and such). It should make it easier for those of us pondering this upgrade to decide how we want to proceed.
done
05-31-2007, 03:51 PM
I checked my timeslips for last year at Napierville. My 60 foot times have dropped from 2.2's to 1.9's. That is a lot of low end improvement. The interesting thing is the smooth take off, no drama, just go go.
Meister
06-01-2007, 12:16 AM
...The interesting thing is the smooth take off, no drama, just go go.

Go go is good good. :wink:

We'll need to call your ride "Don's go go mobile". :mrgreen:
HEMI~C~
07-11-2007, 10:39 PM
Not sure how I missed this but....pretty damn impressive!!!

Any thoughts on running shorter tires (like 26'' or less) on all four corners? Expense aside (hell you could prob go cheap on the tires given the AWD) I would think you could really cut that 60' down getting you real close to the 12's.
done
07-12-2007, 11:01 AM
Not sure how I missed this but....pretty damn impressive!!!

Any thoughts on running shorter tires (like 26'' or less) on all four corners? Expense aside (hell you could prob go cheap on the tires given the AWD) I would think you could really cut that 60' down getting you real close to the 12's.

Next change will be the B&G Flash or the Diablo tuner.
COLORADOMAGNUM
07-12-2007, 11:29 AM
Nice times!!!
aries4life
07-12-2007, 03:00 PM
Looks like I found someone else to add to my 'Must Race' list at Shindig!

Great times man.

-Steve
Hemi31
07-12-2007, 05:18 PM
After test driving Don's car after the install I started planning on how to get the wife out of town for a weekend.....Wonder if she'd notice?
bipto
07-12-2007, 05:49 PM
After test driving Don's car after the install I started planning on how to get the wife out of town for a weekend.....Wonder if she'd notice?
Not until she hit the gas... :wink:
bklynmag
07-12-2007, 05:59 PM
After test driving Don's car after the install I started planning on how to get the wife out of town for a weekend.....Wonder if she'd notice?

Your driveway isn't paved right? I can see her getting ready to turn onto the main road when she hits the gas and all four tires light up creating a shower of dirt and gravel scaring the hell out of her.
She then proceeds back into the house and asks, "What did you do?"
in the same tone she uses for the dogs when they have done something they shouldn't have. At which point you shrug your shoulders and give the following expression:roll:.
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