NHRA Modified Class invasion!!!!!!!!!!

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10-05-06, 01:22 AM

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is that a modify cosmo RE intake i see on pica, if it is then thats insane...

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10-05-06, 06:18 AM

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this is correct but i think it runs a 13b...boris was the guy that bought the pepe loco datsun and crashed it soon after...i remember him saying that he was going to build an rx8 but i guess he decided on a truck...hes from florida, maybe crispeed could fill us in on his setup..

The truck description at pistonvsrotor says (or used to) that they were going to change the engine to a V6 in the near future...

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10-05-06, 07:23 AM

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How exciting!! A new rotary Pro RWD?? COOL!! .

It looks as though Pica's running a GT4780 or larger. NICE!! I .

You're around too many damm fast supras!

Very good guess on the turbo. You just about nailed it. Very close indeed.

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10-05-06, 07:29 AM

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is that a modify cosmo RE intake i see on pica, if it is then thats insane...

Yes it is highly modified using a single ...mm throttle body.

It's pretty much the same appearing as Mike Lowe's intake.
Pica is just about the only one using a factory type intake manifold. Just about everyone else is using a variant of what I posted before.

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10-05-06, 11:16 AM

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Boris Rojas pick up runs a 13b p-port turbo set-up build by Kilo and tuned by Rolo from "CFT". All of the pr cars that where racing at e-town except "La atrevida" run a microtech ecu. La atrevida is the only one running a Sakura fuel management system. Good news Pica is already on its way to cali fo rthe last race of the season to try to win the championship. Good luck to them and i hope they bring a championship with them and for the rotarys,

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10-05-06, 02:58 PM

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I wish all the rotary guys the best at the event in Pomona. I know Jorge Lazcano(Pica team) and Dee will definately be going, I also hope that some of the rest of PR rotary cars make it as well as Ken too.

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10-05-06, 03:01 PM

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How exciting!! A new rotary Pro RWD?? COOL!!

Thanks for the engine shots RX794.....perfect. That's what i like to see! You get to see what the big boys are running.

It looks as though Pica's running a GT4780 or larger. NICE!! I tried to fit one on my car but we couldn't do it without cutting or moving a bunch of stuff. He doesn't have the water neck which helps a bunch in the space department.

Thanks, but I didn't take the pics, "ye one who boosts and seven" did, I'm just responsible for posting them.

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10-05-06, 04:14 PM

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More pics from Sunday, these were taken by "ye one who boosts and seven"

First round race btwn Jorge Lazcano(Pica Racing) and Paul Efantis:

A new Pro RWD class 3rotor being certified by the NHRA at the track:

What in the hell kind of ignition are they running? I see at least 2 different "types" of coils on that engine, one coil looks like it runs to another one??????

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10-05-06, 04:50 PM

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I am very excited about the PR cars!! In Sweden we only race from May to September. Thats why we must work hard on our dyno this winter...

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10-05-06, 04:57 PM

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What in the hell kind of ignition are they running? I see at least 2 different "types" of coils on that engine, one coil looks like it runs to another one??????

maybe since the leading coils are a 2 pole design they probably grounded the other terminal so in reality only 3 of the 6 terminals of the leading coils are being used on the engine...the trailing side looks like its connected to bosch coils...am i correct?

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10-05-06, 05:08 PM

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It looks as if one of the MSD-10 leads is going straight to a pro power coil!

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10-05-06, 06:07 PM

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It looks as if one of the MSD-10 leads is going straight to a pro power coil!

hmmm, interesting....i actually now saw that pro power coil sitting on the housing....is that a bosch coil (black with yellow sticker) thats next to the air temp sensor in the pic?

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10-05-06, 06:14 PM

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They are using the MSD 10 ignition system on the leadings. It's stacker system where two coils are used for some serious fire power. So basically it's two coils for every leading spark plug.
The newer 'MSD 10 Plus' ignition only use one coil though.

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10-05-06, 08:24 PM

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You're around too many damm fast supras!

Very good guess on the turbo. You just about nailed it. Very close indeed.

Yeah those turbos are the everyday norm around the shop. We've always got a few sitting around at all times. If they aren't going on a car or a backup we're doing the anti-surge delete on them. I just remembered exactly how it looked on my car and that looks identical.

We've got a couple big boys sitting around right now waiting for new homes....55-91's anyone?? They are so freakin massive!! I should put one on my car just to take a picture to show the size difference.

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10-06-06, 05:56 PM

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when is it gonna happen??

HEY! is there gonna be a 200mph 13B, yes!! when NITROMETHANE becomes the fuel,, and get rid of the rubber E-shaft. YEA!! only 2 rotors you rock!!

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10-06-06, 06:06 PM

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You guys might be interested in how excited some of the people over at Honda-tech are about what happened in the Modified class at this event.

AS A SIDE NOTE!!---->
It was brought to my attention that neither Paul or Justin requested any tech checks, the NHRA did this for their own reason, so ignore that and just check out how excited everyone is about the direction that the Modified class is going. Here's the thread that you guys should check out(Thanks to AnthonyNYC for showing this to me):

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1769738&page=1

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10-06-06, 11:50 PM

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quick comment...the PR cars do add life to any event and they are the highlight of modify class, so why dont the NHRA step in and try to find these cars some major sponsers...pro RWD class is dieing out because the cost to build/run one of those cars are just crazy and sponsers dont have that kind of $$ to put out...NHRA themselves may benefit from the PR cars attending every race because the stand might be pack with spectators, all coming to see the most exciting class at the event...what do u guys think?

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10-07-06, 01:51 AM

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Word!

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10-07-06, 12:50 PM

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I hope we see more of the ricans. I'm having a feeling that we will.

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10-11-06, 07:52 AM

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more videos

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10-11-06, 09:17 AM

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AWESOME VIDS!

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10-11-06, 03:57 PM

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Can't see to much of these videos!! Awesome in car footage! Thanks Chrispeed!!!

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10-22-06, 02:16 PM

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hey Crispeed yuh sticking on the updates man ;-) ok guys here are saturdays qualifing line up from Pomona..check out the NHRA site for more info...BTW look how consistent Pica racing been for all 3 rounds, these guys really do know their **** ..well as for Flaco in pro rwd its just depressing..

1. Paul Efantis '03 Solara 7.388 184.60
2. Jorge Lazcano '85 RX7 7.403 187.03
3. Justin Humphreys '03 GS300 7.508 187.73
4. Steve Topletz Celica 7.896 134.34
5. Dee Karagiannis '95 RX7 7.997 162.12
6. Ken Scheepers '05 RX8 8.049 165.29
7. Rene Franco '73 RX3 8.700 156.64
8. Tom Shambaugh '04 Cavalier 8.822 162.59
--------- Not Qualified ---------
9. Ali Afshar '06Subaru 8.986 115.01

hehe ;-D

Left Lane: Jorge Lazcano Runs 7.441/187.03, Now #1
Right Lane: Justin Humphreys Runs 7.617/187.73, Now #2

Lazcano had his hands full when he let the chutes out, the cars twitched around until it slowed down a little. He also smashed the track record on this pass.

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10-22-06, 03:22 PM

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Modified Class:
1st Elimination round:

Pica vs R Moreno: Pica 7.39@183mph (win)
Moreno(problems)
Ken vs Humphreys: Ken 7.76 (win)
Humphreys (problems)
Dee vs Topletz: Dee 901@108mph (win)
Topetz (no show)
Effantis vs Shambaugh: Effantis 8.02@178mph (win)
Shambaugh

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10-22-06, 03:34 PM

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check out http://dragueo.tv/home/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=49 for more photos...
BTW does anyone know the story on Chato Ibarra's FD? the thing looks mini tubbed from the previous photos i've seen over the years and its absolutely beautiful...it has a "sport RWD" look to it but the mini tubbs will exempt it from that class...if its indeed tubbed then the only class for it to compete in will be modify..so whats the deal with it, is it ever going to race or will it be a show car?

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