Steve Sullivan's 88 LX.... Article - Page 2

BRETV · 07-06-2017, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by west coast

Good to see 5.0 Mustang get some recognition for there hard work on a car that is not a soft combo, to make one of these go 1 under is not an over night deal and to keep it going 1 under without going backwards is tough. Steve Congrats on the recognition keep it up.

Amen to that James!! Keep on truckin with your's. It runs great.

Bret Velde
SS/LA

DRAKE VISCOME · 07-06-2017, 06:58 PM

Hey Tom...guess Joe did advise/remind you Marty's car is indeed a 2.3 litre 4 cylinder turbo car...not meaning in any way to start controversy...BUT Marty's car certainly the fastest fox body Mustang automatic transmission stock eliminator vs INDEX...on the planet...yet again a true testament to his effort...he a great "caballero"...besides being a fine,fine racer !!!...for Brett...do speak with Dave Lindsey regularly...we did this supposed...double throw down trick piece (motor)...hasn't exactly turned out that way...it's basically a .65-.70 under deal on average in decent not great air @ legal NHRA M/SA weight (3180 lbs. w/driver)...kinda' am lost (am not the "smartest" guy ) at present...car is not very repeatable...varies .003-.004 run to run..so we're fooling with fuel system...in meantime...we're running old friend Larry's LX (M/SA)...probably just a tad slower...very basic "aged" combination too...very repeatable though...last two X out...runner-up...@ Carolina Class Racer s Association meet...went 5 rounds @ IHRA Pro Sportsman Race vs. some pretty good competition...so...going to keep testing/working with your X-GT...but...U get the idea...we've got a ways to go !!! Steve way past that both as a M or N car...BUT...for sure...not giving up...just yet...

Steve Sullivan · 07-06-2017, 07:51 PM

Drake,
Thanks for the kind words. In regards to '02 & '03 I did indeed have a certain other 5.0 that gave me a run for my money. Let's see, that's about 14 years ago. Bret needs a bumper sticker that says "The older I get, the better I was!" LOL

DRAKE VISCOME · 07-06-2017, 08:18 PM

Hey Steve...all "kudos" to/about you...are well deserved...I enjoy the very "thought" of both your & Bret's "recollection" of 14-15 years ago...

...@ 69 years old & counting...MANY...days gone by...seem...just a lil' different...than they actually were...!!!...keep up the great work...you've earned it...hope we get to see you one of these days...but living here in Carolinas' now...and at "age"...don't travel a whole lot...stay well...will keep reading about you...in the funny papers

Drake

sc371f · 07-06-2017, 08:52 PM

Great read on a local racer that I grew up watching my dad race with. Always enjoyed talking with Steve. Congrats!

Stan

BRETV · 07-07-2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DRAKE VISCOME

Hey Tom...guess Joe did advise/remind you Marty's car is indeed a 2.3 litre 4 cylinder turbo car...not meaning in any way to start controversy...BUT Marty's car certainly the fastest fox body Mustang automatic transmission stock eliminator vs INDEX...on the planet...yet again a true testament to his effort...he a great "caballero"...besides being a fine,fine racer !!!...for Brett...do speak with Dave Lindsey regularly...we did this supposed...double throw down trick piece (motor)...hasn't exactly turned out that way...it's basically a .65-.70 under deal on average in decent not great air @ legal NHRA M/SA weight (3180 lbs. w/driver)...kinda' am lost (am not the "smartest" guy ) at present...car is not very repeatable...varies .003-.004 run to run..so we're fooling with fuel system...in meantime...we're running old friend Larry's LX (M/SA)...probably just a tad slower...very basic "aged" combination too...very repeatable though...last two X out...runner-up...@ Carolina Class Racer s Association meet...went 5 rounds @ IHRA Pro Sportsman Race vs. some pretty good competition...so...going to keep testing/working with your X-GT...but...U get the idea...we've got a ways to go !!! Steve way past that both as a M or N car...BUT...for sure...not giving up...just yet...

Hey Drake, Dave keeps me posted on what you guys are doing, keep up the great work. And it sure isn't easier trying to make this combo go fast in Super Stock either!!!

Bret Velde
SS/LA

BRETV · 07-07-2017, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Sullivan

Drake,
Thanks for the kind words. In regards to '02 & '03 I did indeed have a certain other 5.0 that gave me a run for my money. Let's see, that's about 14 years ago. Bret needs a bumper sticker that says "The older I get, the better I was!" LOL

Gave me a run for more money, I think it was the other way around!!! LOL I think I remember I had a tear down buddy too, if my memory isn't failing me, cuz I am getting old!! LOL All kidding aside great article for a great racer.

Bret Velde
SS/LA

Dallas Kelly · 07-07-2017, 01:56 PM

Congratulations on a well deserved acknowledgement of your accomplishments.

07-06-2017, 06:58 PM	#12
DRAKE VISCOME Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 277 Likes: 205 Liked 92 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Steve Sullivan's 88 LX.... Article Hey Tom...guess Joe did advise/remind you Marty's car is indeed a 2.3 litre 4 cylinder turbo car...not meaning in any way to start controversy...BUT Marty's car certainly the fastest fox body Mustang automatic transmission stock eliminator vs INDEX...on the planet...yet again a true testament to his effort...he a great "caballero"...besides being a fine,fine racer !!!...for Brett...do speak with Dave Lindsey regularly...we did this supposed...double throw down trick piece (motor)...hasn't exactly turned out that way...it's basically a .65-.70 under deal on average in decent not great air @ legal NHRA M/SA weight (3180 lbs. w/driver)...kinda' am lost (am not the "smartest" guy ) at present...car is not very repeatable...varies .003-.004 run to run..so we're fooling with fuel system...in meantime...we're running old friend Larry's LX (M/SA)...probably just a tad slower...very basic "aged" combination too...very repeatable though...last two X out...runner-up...@ Carolina Class Racer s Association meet...went 5 rounds @ IHRA Pro Sportsman Race vs. some pretty good competition...so...going to keep testing/working with your X-GT...but...U get the idea...we've got a ways to go !!! Steve way past that both as a M or N car...BUT...for sure...not giving up...just yet...

07-06-2017, 07:51 PM	#13
Steve Sullivan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: West Chester Posts: 67 Likes: 28 Liked 29 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Steve Sullivan's 88 LX.... Article Drake, Thanks for the kind words. In regards to '02 & '03 I did indeed have a certain other 5.0 that gave me a run for my money. Let's see, that's about 14 years ago. Bret needs a bumper sticker that says "The older I get, the better I was!" LOL

07-06-2017, 08:18 PM	#14
DRAKE VISCOME Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 277 Likes: 205 Liked 92 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Steve Sullivan's 88 LX.... Article Hey Steve...all "kudos" to/about you...are well deserved...I enjoy the very "thought" of both your & Bret's "recollection" of 14-15 years ago......@ 69 years old & counting...MANY...days gone by...seem...just a lil' different...than they actually were...!!!...keep up the great work...you've earned it...hope we get to see you one of these days...but living here in Carolinas' now...and at "age"...don't travel a whole lot...stay well...will keep reading about you...in the funny papers Drake

07-06-2017, 08:52 PM	#15
sc371f Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 32 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steve Sullivan's 88 LX.... Article Great read on a local racer that I grew up watching my dad race with. Always enjoyed talking with Steve. Congrats! Stan

07-07-2017, 01:56 PM	#18
Dallas Kelly Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cleves, OH Posts: 141 Likes: 318 Liked 85 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Steve Sullivan's 88 LX.... Article Congratulations on a well deserved acknowledgement of your accomplishments.