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2016 at Maple Grove
« on: April 16 2016, 05:53:06 PM »
I've decided to take one more shot at points racing at Maple Grove. I'm trying to run the car in "Street", which is an 11:50 and slower class, no roll bar needed. This car though loves to run 11.20's at 20psi. I was practicing different shift and launch points and got it to run high 11.4's, (2nd pass was 11.35). Tomorrow I'm going to cut back the boost in time trials. I swear I'm going to make this thing competitive in a season. This years my last shot, I'm getting too old,  next year Thomas gets it back!!!.
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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #1 on: April 17 2016, 01:24:24 PM »
Good luck Gary.
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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #2 on: April 17 2016, 07:53:52 PM »
Try throwing some fuel at it or pulling some timing to slow it up a tad.
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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #3 on: April 18 2016, 06:55:54 AM »
Try throwing some fuel at it or pulling some timing to slow it up a tad.
That's in the plan, right now I'm trying taking boost away with the controller

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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #4 on: April 18 2016, 06:57:38 AM »
Good luck Gary.
Thanks Charlie, I'm gonna need it. Never made a pass yesterday, the fuel pump took a crap on the way to the lanes. It seems they always go out with a full tank of gas.

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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #5 on: April 18 2016, 07:49:18 AM »
You got this Gary!  Hell, my kids think I'm old but inside my mind but inside my mind, I'm still 16 just with more privileges...
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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #6 on: April 18 2016, 10:15:08 AM »
Thanks Jason. So what's the best fuel pump to use. This pump was the Denso for the Supra twin turbo cars. One of the 1st things I did to this car 7 years ago.

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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #7 on: April 18 2016, 10:34:00 AM »
what's wrong with the denso?  It is probably better quality than the chinese pumps
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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #8 on: April 18 2016, 10:42:28 AM »
Nothing Steve, but this one is shot and was wondering if there is a better option. If I can still get another Denso, I'll use it. But the Denso's aren't a neat fit and my gas gauge doesn't work.

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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #9 on: April 18 2016, 12:20:55 PM »
That DW pump is not German built but has some positive reviews.  I have a DW300 in the tank right now and have no plans on changing it out for the new setup unless it becomes warranted.  I did not have any issues with the stock return line either.  However, I did upgrade to the bigger braided lines a few months after the pump install
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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #10 on: April 18 2016, 01:32:24 PM »
I have a kids version of the dw. A dw200, working well so far. You probably want the dw300 if you go that way. Buickgn.com is where I got mine.
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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #11 on: April 18 2016, 03:02:45 PM »
That DW pump is German built and has some positive reviews.  I have a DW300 in the tank right now and have no plans on changing it out for the new setup unless it becomes warranted.  I did not have any issues with the stock return line either.  However, I did upgrade to the bigger braided lines a few months after the pump install

Where did you find any thing stating the pump is built in Germany?

I have one in my T and it seems to have worked okay for the past two or three years. :)
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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #12 on: April 18 2016, 03:04:49 PM »
It seems the DW300 is the way to go.

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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #13 on: April 18 2016, 04:19:17 PM »
That DW pump is German built and has some positive reviews.  I have a DW300 in the tank right now and have no plans on changing it out for the new setup unless it becomes warranted.  I did not have any issues with the stock return line either.  However, I did upgrade to the bigger braided lines a few months after the pump install

Where did you find any thing stating the pump is built in Germany?

I have one in my T and it seems to have worked okay for the past two or three years. :)

My bad folks.  I drew a conclusion from the name that they were German.  DeatschWerks is out of Oklahoma City, OK.  I edited the original post.
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Re: 2016 at Maple Grove
« Reply #14 on: April 18 2016, 04:25:52 PM »
Yep, David Deatsch :)
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