'67 Camaro E/SA redo

[HandOverFist]

Just got some enlightening info that was not provided earlier. I asked for some video of the car leaving, but none were taken...I was also not told that there was excessive body separation at the hit. Now that I have this tidbit of information it explains the results and the needed remedy...I'll put the adjustable shocks back on the car and crank up the extension as they were during the 1.45 60' outing. I really must figure out a way to self-video what the car is doing at launch...perhaps a suction cup mount for the camera just forward of the quarter panel. After this minor glitch I probably won't need it again tho. Car goes back to Bowling Green the 18th...hoping all this drama has come to an end.

[modelman1960]

Hey Rich, I saw a while back that the Fazio family posted video of their SS/L Mustang launching to get advice about the launch and the suspension movement between gear shifts. They mounted the camera under the back of the car and got it so both shocks could be seen. Then made a pass. They had an answer about the issue real soon from this website. Just suggesting camera location may be more helpful than putting it on the body. I may also be completely out of order too. Just trying to help Sir.
Good luck with this way cool Camaro.
Walt

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by modelman1960

Hey Rich, I saw a while back that the Fazio family posted video of their SS/L Mustang launching to get advice about the launch and the suspension movement between gear shifts. They mounted the camera under the back of the car and got it so both shocks could be seen. Then made a pass. They had an answer about the issue real soon from this website. Just suggesting camera location may be more helpful than putting it on the body. I may also be completely out of order too. Just trying to help Sir.
Good luck with this way cool Camaro.
Walt

Thanks Walt - I had very good footage of the suspension...it's just that it was the very first time I had seen the car from that vantage point and it didnt immediately click what was happening. I had already made the decision to swap the shocks before finding out about the body separation. At any rate the next outing I will have video from both under the car and exterior.

Even with the less than ideal set-up you could actually dial/race it as it was. Back to back runs in the heat with poor air and I short shifted the final pass...

[Alan Nyhus]

Rich, how did things go today? -Al

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Rich, how did things go today? -Al

Well, let's see...I flubbed both time trials, had no clue for first round and went red for a SS/BA 9.teens opponent lol. How was your day?



I've just about pegged this on the convertor going south. How else does a car go from 1.45 60' to this? Funny thing is it is consistently bad and the et's get quicker. It sure is messing with my lights. The car just doesnt have that "snap" any longer at launch...we are going to do a convertor swap to confirm. Thinking maybe the convertor is tightening up, slipping less resulting in the decrease in et and more mph???

[HandOverFist]

Only thing I see is the convertor just doesnt flash...like it's just driving off the line. If anyone can point anything else out be glad for the input.

[HandOverFist]

Just got the word this morning the convertor is good. Had it cut open and no problems were found...they will loosen it up a little more before putting it back together.

So...the transmission must be slipping. Partner says the fluid smelled burnt when he pulled the convertor out...will just have to take it back to Thomas I guess.