SPLN SUX Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 So i was looking through the jegs catalough and spotted the parachutes and read the discription and started to think... There equation says that you take the weight of the car in pound, multiply that by your trap speed, and divide by one thousand, and thats your index number for what size chute you need. So i did the volvo... 3125 x 88 --------- = 275 1000 So the Super Gas chute, is for cars with an index of 248 and lower... What the fuck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 You planning on dropping your Volvo out of an air plane? If not, why are you getting a chute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 i didnt think he raced, boy is my face red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 You planning on dropping your Volvo out of an air plane? If not, why are you getting a chute? In no dimension on any planet do i need a chute... i just think its crazy that my 15sec 4dr has an index higher than a Super Gas car... Youd think theyd rate them on a better system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 do the math with a door car at race weight! around 2500 lbs.. mph 160-200 mph range.. and depending on my cars wieght.. i need 2 chute's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wunna Dig Race Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 do the math with a door car at race weight! around 2500 lbs.. mph 160-200 mph range.. and depending on my cars wieght.. i need 2 chute's. True..... Why do you need a one on a Volvo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 True..... Why do you need a one on a Volvo? I DONT, but according to the Jegs indexes, i do, one better than the Super Gas stardard as well... i just think its funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 you dont have enough MPH to even need one..but if you did, you would need 2! and a standard rule of thumb for a chute! not a jegs standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 you dont have enough MPH to even need one..but if you did, you would need 2! and a standard rule of thumb for a chute! not a jegs standard. god damn it i know i dont need one for like the third time... i just think its amusing. In no dimension on any planet do i need a chute... i just think its crazy that my 15sec 4dr has an index higher than a Super Gas car... Youd think theyd rate them on a better system. I DONT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 title of thread says= I need a drag chute... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wunna Dig Race Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 god damn it i know i dont need one for like the third time... i just think its amusing. LMAO people jus giving you a hard time title of thread says= I need a drag chute... calm down killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 88mph Trap ? I thought you modded that biotch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 title of thread says= I need a drag chute... I was indicating that according to the index, i needed one, but i know i dont. Dont you have a cage to finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 88mph Trap ? I thought you modded that biotch? Its pretty much stock... only 205 hp and 265 lbft... i think the turbo is going out, it wont hold boost on the big end for shit... only like 10psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I was indicating that according to the index, i needed one, but i know i dont. Dont you have a cage to finish cage is done..... all the sheet metal work back there is done except the rear fire wall! about too start on the engine compartment, once thats done...on too painting! and who say's im not on the laptop out in my garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 cage is done..... all the sheet metal work back there is done except the rear fire wall! about too start on the engine compartment, once thats done...on too painting! and who say's im not on the laptop out in my garage? Sweet. are you tubing up the front clip or clearancing for headers or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 i have some trick ideas up my sleeve. you'll just have to wait for pics like everyone else! only clue you'll get is smooth, and not alot of wiring will be seen. and some things will be made removable.but i still have to mate the engine and trans together, and set them back in (1" farther back) and check clearnace's on a few things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Its pretty much stock... only 205 hp and 265 lbft... i think the turbo is going out, it wont hold boost on the big end for shit... only like 10psi. Oh, I thought there was talk of putting a t04e or something on there a while back. Just assumed you got to it Oh well, still enough to travel back in time in the 1/4 mile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Oh, I thought there was talk of putting a t04e or something on there a while back. Just assumed you got to it Oh well, still enough to travel back in time in the 1/4 mile Well i still have the T4, fabbing up a manifold to make it work is the hard part. Then tuning it... ugh... its a mess of work with this flippin car. Why cant it be easy... like a civic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Well i still have the T4, fabbing up a manifold to make it work is the hard part. Then tuning it... ugh... its a mess of work with this flippin car. Why cant it be easy... like a civic? Yup nothing it easy, and I value my warranty too much. I'll stick to suspension mods for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 What flange does your car have stock? might be just easier to find a stock flange when you calculate your time invested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Hey Nick why does your car need a chute.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 24, 2007 Report Share Posted September 24, 2007 Hey Nick why does your car need a chute.. I was wondering the same thing. Did you add the NAWs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLN SUX Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Hey Nick why does your car need a chute.. so i can deploy at high speed... i figure id try that move that Will Smith did in Independence day with the parachute and blinding the alien guy so he crashes... i figure thats the only way ill ever beat anyone around here Hey Rob, you dont still have the 350 block lying around do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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