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Forum: Events & Meet-ups 02-01-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,790
Posted By svt98t
Arrow 2023 Green Grand Prix: April 14th at Watkins Glen

I was browsing through the internets today and found that the GGp will be on April 14th at Watkins Glen. I'm really looking forward to actually going again.

I'm sure there will be more...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-31-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,943
Posted By svt98t
As it turns out, I will not be able to attend. ...

As it turns out, I will not be able to attend.
According to Bob, the registration closed last Friday, so I'm out of luck.
Best of luck to those who are running!

-ryan s.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 10-20-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By svt98t
The GGP is Thursday. Only 25-30 entrants are...

The GGP is Thursday.
Only 25-30 entrants are allowed, and only from NY.
I've been fortunate enough to have made the cut. And as you can see, my car is completely ready, lol.
I'll be in the v6...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 06-01-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By svt98t
It's like Halloween is hit or miss every year. ...

It's like Halloween is hit or miss every year.
Sometimes it snows.
Sometimes it's 60* and perfect.
Sometimes it hurricanes.
Sometimes its 60* with 60 mph winds.

You never know, lol.

But,...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 05-30-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By svt98t
Update: It's been bumped to OCTOBER 22 ...

Update:
It's been bumped to OCTOBER 22


-ryan s.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-08-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By svt98t
I received my confirmation email from Bob. ...

I received my confirmation email from Bob.

As it stands, there's no longer a V-8 class. :(

I'll now get lumped in with the modified V-6, which means I don't have a shot at the class win, but...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-06-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,343
Posted By svt98t
Just registered. Car will be all set to go. No...

Just registered.
Car will be all set to go. No EcoBoost swap yet, sorry. Had to throw another 4.6L in for now.
I need to make sure my fleet is set before I undertake that project, lol.


-ryan...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-07-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,332
Posted By svt98t
"<--- You shall pass...I'll save gas" ...

"<--- You shall pass...I'll save gas"


-ryan s.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-22-2019, 07:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,816
Posted By svt98t
Two weeks to go folks!! Long range forecast as...

Two weeks to go folks!!
Long range forecast as of now calls for 56* with a 20% chance of rain. I know it'll change 96 times before then, but it's nice to see it on the outlook!


-ryan s.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-19-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,816
Posted By svt98t
I'm going to have video from at least a lap or...

I'm going to have video from at least a lap or two.
And the AutoX, if they let me run again...

I've also been working on this driver mod recently. Down almost 20 lbs!


-ryan s.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-11-2019, 09:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,816
Posted By svt98t
I am registered. My wife is going to be my...

I am registered. My wife is going to be my navigator. I think we're going to make a weekend out of it.


-ryan s.
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-10-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,289
Posted By svt98t
Offically at 149 lbs removed, with the goal of...

Offically at 149 lbs removed, with the goal of 200 lbs total in sight.
There's a few things I have in mind. Oh, if the A/C goes, I'm totally ripping the whole system out of the car. It's only in...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-10-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,816
Posted By svt98t
I'm totally in this year. My car is running...

I'm totally in this year.
My car is running well, but I'd like to tweek a few things before then.






You should. I ran my 97 Crown Vic, and I brought hardware home my first time out,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-20-2018, 07:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,289
Posted By svt98t
Correct. Can-annular combustion. Yes, those...

Correct. Can-annular combustion.

Yes, those are C-130 props.
No, that is not my garage. It's my shop at work. It's nice to bring your car inside during the winter to melt off all that crap that...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-03-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,208
Posted By svt98t
Since it is a Panther body, maybe you should swap...

Since it is a Panther body, maybe you should swap in the front end of an 92-94 crown vic. The most aero front end of the Panthers at 0.34 Cd, which would be a better starting point.
Also, the hoods...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-17-2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,359
Posted By svt98t
Thanks for the heads up. Wait until you see...

Thanks for the heads up.
Wait until you see what I have in store for the back end....


-ryan s.
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-16-2018, 09:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,359
Posted By svt98t
Either wheel spat or the shark-fin. I think...

Either wheel spat or the shark-fin.
I think incorporating the shark-fin idea would be interesting, and more over, functional.
I don't need the downforce; it's not a race car, lol.
I'm on the...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-11-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,359
Posted By svt98t
Now that you mention it, I thought I heard some...

Now that you mention it, I thought I heard some type of whistling from the front on the drive out here.

Maybe I should take it off for the return trip and revisit the design once I get home. I'll...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-10-2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,359
Posted By svt98t
Smile Chin Spoiler and Lower Grille block combo questions

Hey folks,
I want to pick your brains a little.
First, I recently hit my best mileage ever, at 567.1 miles on one tank of gas in 97 Crown Vic (On a trip to Indy from NY).
I was so excited about...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-15-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,003
Posted By svt98t
I got the email from Bob last week. I was going...

I got the email from Bob last week. I was going to start this year's thread shortly, but it looks like you got to it!!
I'll be there, for certain.


-ryan s.
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 04-08-2017, 01:45 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,918
Posted By svt98t
I've been home for a few hours now. I just...

I've been home for a few hours now. I just finished my celebratory beer; because my transmission is on the floor, completely removed.
It was great meeting everyone and finally putting names with...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-28-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,289
Posted By svt98t
Took it for a test drive finally and everything...

Took it for a test drive finally and everything kind works. Except for the air ride system. There's an issue with the bags in the back. I have to trouble shoot that now.
But besides that, it hauls...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-22-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,289
Posted By svt98t
Well the newly built aluminum engine is in there....

Well the newly built aluminum engine is in there. Time to start it up and get the ball rolling.

Here is the difference between the iron and aluminum block:

Iron:
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-21-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,289
Posted By svt98t
Cool Tank of Justice III: 97 Ford Crown Victoria HPP

Welcome to the Party, TANK OF JUSTICE III!!!

Yes, the new ride is here. It's a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria HPP with 165k on it. Rust-free, from Arizona, and it has a bad rod knock. It's supper clean....
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 03-20-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,918
Posted By svt98t
My car will be in the modded class. So V8...

My car will be in the modded class.
So V8 modded class it is.


-ryan s.
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