How fast are you up the strip?

[Paul F]

I'm getting near the finish with my mk2 Escort resto and I'm trying to contemplate how fast it will be - previous to this Escort I had a 1.3 Crossflow-engined mk2 and I'm hoping this one will be a huge jump in terms of acceleration.

 

Spec is 2.0 ST170 engine on Jenvey throttle bodies, hoping for at least 180 bhp. No LSD as yet, but I've got a 3.9 diff, english axle with tramp bars/panhard rod, RS 4 speed, 13x7's on 175/50's and the car has most of the interior and a cage.

 

I see drag racing as a good bit of fun and an interesting way to partially quantify the perfomance of your car so...

 

My question is... How fast do you think my car will be up the strip once it's done? It is no way built especially for the strip, but I'm just interested how fast it will be in that spec.

 

And how fast is your car up the strip and what is the basic spec???

[mk1mexico]

My car should be a fair comparison.

 

ST170, on Weber 45's Making a conservative 177hp

 

I do have an LSD and a Type 9 Straight cut 5 speed with long first gear though.

 

Also ran on 175/50's with only carpet and rear seat missing.

 

On Saturday just gone, i ran a 14.1 @ 100mph, on a poor track surface.

 

There was an Impreza WRX that couldnt get below 13.9 and i beat him once.

 

See here

 

http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... p?t=102192

[Paul F]

My car should be a fair comparison.

 

ST170, on Weber 45's Making a conservative 177hp

 

I do have an LSD and a Type 9 Straight cut 5 speed with long first gear though.

 

Also ran on 175/50's with only carpet and rear seat missing.

 

On Saturday just gone, i ran a 14.1 @ 100mph, on a poor track surface.

 

There was an Impreza WRX that couldnt get below 13.9 and i beat him once.

 

See here

 

http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/vi ... p?t=102192

 

I just stumbled across your post as soon as I had posted mine! That's a pretty good time you did there, what diff ratio do you have?

[Kieran]

Mk1 escort Vauxhall XE with nos

 

10.6 @ 122mph

 

[MK2Ed]

I was going to say very early 14's mate - which is good...

[DEP]

I d say 13 s if the conditions are right for you.

[mk1mexico]

As Driver said i reckon i could do a 13 with a bit more practise and a better surface. I think my diff is a 4.1 but im not 100% sure to be honest.