Predicting 1st qualifier ?

SmBlkFord · 08-09-2013, 09:25 AM

No matter how many good runs I have stored can't seem to predict that 1st run very well. Why is this ? Same track , same DA and weather almost identical , even using a couple programs for the prediction. Can't figure it out ?

Mark Markow · 08-09-2013, 09:41 AM

The temp of the fluids? I always pick up a couple on the second run

Robert Simpson · 08-09-2013, 10:17 AM

What about getting it really hot before your first run. Leave the hood shut and let it gradually cool down some before your first run? I believe that it helps the engine and driveline get some head soak and warm the oil up some. I know there is limitations but it is worth a try. It has helped one of my cars be more predictable on the first run.

Jim Kaekel · 08-09-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Markow

The temp of the fluids? I always pick up a couple on the second run

X2 You may not be warming the engine and driveline up enough prior to your first run.

Stock726 · 08-09-2013, 04:53 PM

Even warming it up on jackstands doesn't seem to work as well as making the first pass, from my experience anyway.

I think there maybe more factors involved besides oil and water temperature??

michael mercer · 08-09-2013, 06:50 PM

Put a temp gauge on the trans. Trans fluid temp will definately make a differance.
Get up on the converter in the staging lanes or get a magnetic pan heater.

SmBlkFord · 08-09-2013, 10:07 PM

So you guys think temp is doing it ? I warm it up good through the pits but never got on the transbrake. Try to keep the water temp around 160-180 when I go in. I can`t get it any closer then within 20 deg. if that would make that much of a difference ? Thanks

08-09-2013, 09:25 AM	#1
SmBlkFord Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bensonhurst Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Predicting 1st qualifier ? No matter how many good runs I have stored can't seem to predict that 1st run very well. Why is this ? Same track , same DA and weather almost identical , even using a couple programs for the prediction. Can't figure it out ?

08-09-2013, 09:41 AM	#2
Mark Markow Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: east hartford ct. Posts: 539 Likes: 0 Liked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Predicting 1st qualifier ? The temp of the fluids? I always pick up a couple on the second run __________________ Mark Markow 171 ss/tb

08-09-2013, 10:17 AM	#3
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Predicting 1st qualifier ? What about getting it really hot before your first run. Leave the hood shut and let it gradually cool down some before your first run? I believe that it helps the engine and driveline get some head soak and warm the oil up some. I know there is limitations but it is worth a try. It has helped one of my cars be more predictable on the first run.

08-09-2013, 04:53 PM	#5
Stock726 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 71 Likes: 24 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Predicting 1st qualifier ? Even warming it up on jackstands doesn't seem to work as well as making the first pass, from my experience anyway. I think there maybe more factors involved besides oil and water temperature??

08-09-2013, 06:50 PM	#6
michael mercer Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: southern illinois Posts: 49 Likes: 9 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Predicting 1st qualifier ? Put a temp gauge on the trans. Trans fluid temp will definately make a differance. Get up on the converter in the staging lanes or get a magnetic pan heater.

08-09-2013, 10:07 PM	#7
SmBlkFord Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bensonhurst Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Predicting 1st qualifier ? So you guys think temp is doing it ? I warm it up good through the pits but never got on the transbrake. Try to keep the water temp around 160-180 when I go in. I can`t get it any closer then within 20 deg. if that would make that much of a difference ? Thanks

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