Quantum's 82 Mercury Capri went 12.30 @ 110mph with a 1.69 60ft on its first 1/4 mile outing at Famoso Raceway near Bakersfield, CA. The first pass, with a conservative 5000rpm launch netted us a mediocre 12.91 @ 108mph. We knew there was more in it. The very next pass we launched at 6000rpm, and we were rewarded with a 1.69 60ft and an ET of 12.30 @ 110mph. The Friday night test 'n tune was busy as usual, so we were only able to make 5 passes. We're confident that in cooler weather and with less total timing (we're currently running 42* total with a remanufactured 85GT distributor), and better shifting, the car will go 11.99 @ 113+

 

This is a daily driven car that gets about 5,000 miles a year put on it, and is driven to and from the track.  The combo is a very mild stock 5.0L shortblock with AFR 165cc cylinder heads (AFR's new design using LS1 style 8mm valves and valvesprings).  Complete specs can be found in the Customer Rides section.

The weather conditions for the track day were: 60 degrees, 1900ft DA

Here are a few pictures, and a video from our track day.  Click on thumbnails to enlarge pictures.  Stay tuned for more details!

 

The Video

 

The Capri waiting in the entrance line

 

The slicks bolted up, waiting in the tech line

 

The Capri waiting in the staging lanes... about to make it's first pass-ever.

This car has come a LONG way from its Goleta junkyard beginnings.

 

 

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About 1am, getting ready to make our last pass. 

 

1:30am: bolting the street tires back on, ready for the 4hr drive home.