Perry,
Yup, but I didn't know they actually passed the 3" high-over the head rule. They told me about it last year, but it hadn't been officalized if you will. Haven't had a chance to read this years rules yet.
Since DV II's use (almost always) an independant rear we knew they were/would shut us down at 9.99. But, you gotta do it just once if you know what I mean. The car is actually set up for more of an autocrosser but ya just gotta know what you gotta know! If you know what I mean is?
When my DV, with all the safety equipment listed as far as clothing, wrists restraints, 5 point harness, helmet, etc., hit 11.00
They asked me if I was going for 10.99? I just smiled and told them we would be ready! We ARE ready!
Max, it sounds like you have one heck of a small block! Maybe you have to much bite?? Maybe pinion angle is off a little, this will certainly create "wheel hop". Maybe a different shock set up all the way around, maybe a lot of things. Sure wish you were closer, I'd love to be in the pits with ya though!
MT sponsored my DV, and told me to dump the slicks and go with their MT/ET's. 9.5 lbs. cold, nose lifts, rips out 9" rear ends by the pinion, blows Vipers away at launch, ( and at the end) and hooks like you wouldn't believe. Scond gear is almost as violent as first. I launch at 3,900 to 4,800 RPM.
Here's an idea for you, have someone with a "good" video camera tape your launches for you. Record everything for that launch: temp., air pressure, RPM at launch, even the time of day. If you can get the track temperature so much the better. Have the video taken from the back 3/4's to the front. Then some at the front head on. Well you know what I mean. After 60' you really don't care what's happening. Watch the rear wheels in their opening. See if the right rear especially is actually moving rear ward at launch. Are the front wheels coming up pretty even or is the left front visibly coming up faster and higher than the right.
On my DV the right rear was actually moving backwards in the tub, even though we were using bushings from a Ford 250 truck! Now gone to poly's!
Been shown a lot, but still my favorite picture!
DV...Not a Pro by any means, but I sure have fun!