I went to the track last night and got a new personal best: R/T .256 60’ 2.057 330 5.727 1/8 8.282 MPH 90.07 1000 10.642 1/4 12.634 MPH 113.39
I have a 3800 Series II SC, with a few upgrades.
I have to say I’m disappointed, but it is still my best track time. The car was running like a$$ and it had just rained so my 60’s were not the best. I come to find out that my intercooler was not flowing coolant, which I’m going to try to fix ASAP. You could feel the car pulling timing as I went down the track. I tried to fix the flow problem at the track, but with no success.
My best R/T was a .022 (.022, .184, .256, .031), at least I had some good reaction time.
There are only a few more track days before the end of the season, this car has way more in it, but we will have to see.
Thanks again to Purple Rein for letting use his shop yesterday. There would have been not track day if I have not been able to get the car up on the lift.
P.S. Sorry I’m not posting these slips, my scanner is not hooked up right now and I really don't care if you don't believe me... If you’re in my area I’d be glad to show them to you.
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John Boelte Member
Posts: 1012 From: Indianapolis, IN, USA Registered: Jun 2002
I too would like to know what mods you have other then the IC. I would be upset too with that time. Look at the MPH!!! I run 12.4-12.5's at only 108 miles an hour. But I have 1.7 60 foot times. I think traction was killing you more than anything. Keep us posted when you get things worked out.
------------------ Earl Sessions 1985 Fiero w/ 1998 Supercharged 3.8 V-6 Best ET: 12.46 @ 108.19mph "NO Juice....Just BOOST!"
113mph?!?!? Thats an 11 sec mph, and your upset? Thats a great mph, I can see your upset cause the time doesn't add up. But with a better launch you will get the times you are looking for. Is it a manual or auto? If an auto, is it a 4T60E or 4T65E and what PCM are you using? Enquiring minds want to know! Keep it up!
------------------ Purple 1988 GT Supercharged 3800 Series II V6 Best ET -13.08@104mph
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Rare87GT Member
Posts: 5068 From: Wichita, KS USA Registered: Oct 2001
Thanks Guys... The 1/4 mile time itself does not really upset me, don't get me wrong I fully appreciate the car. A 12 sec Fiero puts a smile on my face, but... It's that I know the car is capable of so much more as is and after all the work I put into it. It is just disappointing, you know what I'm saying. Not to mention it takes me three hours to get to the track.
For my intercooler problem I'm going to take some queues from Skitime's IC install and put in the two fill points near the IC core, with clear braided hose for viewing. I thought at first I would not need them, but it looks like I was wrong. It happens... some days a lot!
Here is most of my mods (copy/paste): 1986 Fiero GT Performance Modifications • 3800 Series II Supercharged Engine/Tranny 4T65E-HD Swap (1998 Grand Prix GTP) • ZZP Stage Two Intercooler • ZZP Machine Intake Manifold • ZZP Throttle Body Spacer • ZZP Stage 1 High Velocity ‘99 Throttle Body (Soon to be installed) • Comp Cams VS Cam (ZZP) • The Other Guys Exhaust Headers • Digital Horse Power (DHP) Reprogrammed PCM • ‘92-’95 Pontiac Bonneville Fuel Pump • Drilled 180* Thermostat • Taylor Custom Spark Plug Wires • Jacob Electronics Coils Packs • Thermo Tec Thermo Wrapped Crossover • Tri-Power Tri-Collet 2.8” Supercharger Pulley • K&N 7” Cone Filter • Goodyear Gatorback Supercharger Belt • Autolite 103's Colder Spark Plugs • Fram Larger Oil Filter • Tranny Cooler • Drive Shaft Shop Custom Axle Shaft • Custom Exhaust • EGR Deleted w/ ZZP Block Off Plates • Caspers Electronics O2 Simulator
Suspension Modifications • Rear Sway Bar W/ Prothane Poly Bushings • KYB Shocks and Struts
Gauges and Monitoring • Autometer Gauges (Boost, Oil Pressure, Transmission Temp.) • “Back in Black” Gear and Torque Converter Lock-up Indicator • Summit Racing Air Fuel Gauge (Modified, custom in gauge cluster mount)
Appearance • Custom Flamed Paint Job • Fiero Shop International Stage 2 Side Scoops with molded in door trim • Custom Laser Engraved Drivers Side Mirror (“Objects in mirror are losers”) • Seat Belt Pads Embroidered Fiero Logo • Textured Painted Dash Trim
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MNFiero3800 Member
Posts: 287 From: Webster, MN, USA Registered: Nov 2001
I just found out that not only did the rain make the track slicker than snot, but for the Wednesday night drags they don't put down VHT traction compound. Which really is no big deal, but would explain my 60' times.
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LoW_KeY Member
Posts: 8081 From: Hastings, MI Registered: Oct 2001
I put the two fill points inline just off the intercooler core, with a clear piece of braided hose. I have topped it off about 5 times(about an 1/8 cup each time), getting the little air bubbles out and it seems to be flowing well. I'm going to take it for a spin a little later and see how it goes.
I'm hoping to hit the track Sunday, but that is still up in the air.
Sorry I don't have any good pictures right now. I'll try to get some at the track on Sunday.
Oh, fieromadman if there is any parts missing from my car that's fine, there just be a better one in its place when your done.
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It happens... some days a lot! 
Which really is no big deal, but would explain my 60' times.
good job! you'll crush that time 
