World's Fastest Taurus SHO (take 2) 11.542 @ 119.49MPH

SHOnUup · November 14, 2015, 09:37:50 PM

Numbers say he should have ya...but that's racing!!!!

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f8tlSHO · November 15, 2015, 04:13:14 PM

I'm guessing this is the "other guy" you are referring to.. I just saw this pop up on Facebook yesterday...

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glock-coma · November 15, 2015, 04:22:22 PM

Mike got him by .05 in the 60' which would be at least .10 at the other end.
I wonder if Dan piloting Mikes SHO made the difference.

Wilson · November 17, 2015, 02:52:09 PM

Hadn't checked, but wouldn't DA account for the time difference?

Wilson

PokerMunkee · November 17, 2015, 04:14:09 PM

Probably, those AZ tracks are at 1500-2000' elevation, compared to 500' in Michigan.

SHOnUup · November 18, 2015, 07:31:58 AM

DA is weird...once it gets so high it hurts quite a bit, but when the DA values aren't that far off it comes down to driver being able to take advantage of the conditions.

I ran 12.40 in 2300 DA....came back and ran a best of 12.41 in negative DA...weird

Difference could be the suspension, which would be a good help in the 60'.

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Brucelinc · November 18, 2015, 09:06:54 AM

I think wind direction makes a lot of difference, too. I have run quicker in higher DA and calm conditions than in lower DA but with a headwind.

EcoPowerParts · November 18, 2015, 09:08:51 AM

Jacob was at around 3500ft DA which is a HUGE impact to ET here in AZ. If BPD brought his car here he's lose at least .2 and more like .3
I've seen it over and over in the past 25+ years of racing regular street cars. My old Impala SS ran mid to high 13's here, guys at Atco were running high 12's. When we met at nationals in Dallas with temps in the 100's I beat them all by .2 BUT the record stood by the timeslip not by corrected times.

EDIT - I did some research on the weather that night, looks like we were having amazing weather at 1500' DA, still around .1 to .2 difference.
Outside temps were 61, if Mike's run was colder then that impacts the IAT at the top of the run, reducing power.
If both cars were in the same location I would bet that it would be a driver's race, my money would be on Jacob's car, probably winning by .2 or so.
Remember that dynos are only really comparable when it's the same dyno and same weather.
Only way to REALLY figure out what's going on between two cars is to meet the same day at the same track and race

EcoPowerParts · November 18, 2015, 10:28:30 AM

BTW, the fact that we have multiple mid 11 second SHO is AMAZING, two different paths but both getting there and getting it done.
Jacob is still on his stock 2014 engine and trans, just upgraded turbos, fuel system, IC, downpipes and my cutout setup which is pretty cool.
Your build is awesome as well to see the stock fuel system on meth and I'm going to assume race gas at the track making 500+WHP is awesome as well.
Until somebody builds a big single though I don't think we'll see any 10's at this power level but I could be wrong.

FoMoCoSHO · November 18, 2015, 02:34:27 PM

Lack of coilovers for the 2013+ cars isn't helping either. Mine looks like its heading for orbit when I launch.

PokerMunkee · November 19, 2015, 12:09:16 AM

Hell, if both of them go to Atco, I'm sure they'll be in the 10s!! lol

Or better yet, meet half way in Denver and be happy to break into the 12's!

SHOnUup · November 19, 2015, 08:09:11 AM

I'm hoping all this goodness SHOws up at the convention next year in Nashville!!!!

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mval · November 19, 2015, 10:54:48 AM

rich:
that would be great, can't wait for next convention, for me a very quick ride. for anybody on the fence about going. last years was my first & was just a pure blast. just to hang w/all the car guys in hotel parking lot was fun & that doesn't include all the events. although may not road course her next year, much to relief of kirk!!!!

bamsho · November 19, 2015, 11:01:23 AM

There may be a drag racing day at convention next year, but still up in the air. Mark you calender for 3rd week in July. Its is a blast, and would be a good chance to get all the cars on the same track and same conditions.

HKMediaChicago · November 21, 2015, 09:14:13 AM

Quote from: bpd1151 on November 12, 2015, 04:05:30 PM
Ok, so although there's a long, long history, as well as multiple rather entertaining stories on how this achievement finally came about, I've been told on more than one occasion, that I'm too "long winded".

Therefore, in a refreshing change of pace, I'll just keep this really sweet, short, and simple, by posting the following:

https://youtu.be/11w0yUlR87E

Now, in closing, I'm not naïve enough to believe I'll hang onto to this title for very long, but I'll relish in the 15min of lime light while I can.

Likewise, and although the "thank you" list is ever expanding, and (trying) to stick to my short posting.....

I'd be remiss if I didn't thank the following for their involvement and inspiration respectively:

Mr. Dan Millen, owner of Livernois Motorsports & his entire staff, info found at:
www.livernoismotrosports.com or by phone at: (313) 561-5500

Mr. Matthew Hencinski, owner of Finishline Cars, & his entire staff, info found at:
www.finishlinecars.com or by phone at: (815) 556-1006

Mr. Jeff Liu, owner of HK Media Chicago, & his revolving partners, info found at:
www.hkmediachicago.com or by phone at: (630) 280-1670

All of my fellow SHO owners, of all Generations, including Zach Wright for keeping my developing old ass motivated in the true spirit of competition likewise.

Thank you and enjoy!

Thanks for the love, brother! See you soon.