ESS VT3-725 Supercharged M3 DCT vs Whipple Ford GT (730whp)

DLSJ5 · 12-30-2012, 02:46 PM

Hey guys I hit the Shift-S3ctor track event yesterday at Willow Springs Raceway, the car ran extremely well and had a great time with an amazing group of enthusiasts.

At the end of the day some of us did a few side by side pulls and I did a rematch with my buddies Whipple Ford GT. At the last Shift-S3ctor airstrip event in November he was around 610whp and I managed to pull him decently there, but just recently he upgraded his Ford GT and he dynoed at 730whp! We were both anxious to see how the cars would stack up now with his additional 100+ WHP, enjoy!

Here's the same runs from his car's POV -

To give you an idea how fast the Ford GT is, here is a very close run the same day against 640whp C6 Z06 on E85 -

Here's how that same 640whp C6 Z06 did against a GT2 with 700+ HP, and an Alpha 9 GTR at the SHIFT-S3CTOR Trona Airstrip Attack in Feb.

Here's some pics as well -

datninja · 12-30-2012, 02:56 PM

Very nice, crazy how starting in a different gear helped him so much.

GOLFFRR · 12-30-2012, 02:59 PM

Nice!

So fast, its scary

m3an · 12-30-2012, 03:00 PM

eh, starting a race in 3rd?

I much rather see the cars racing from a dig; but I guess roll racing seems to be the new thing

DLSJ5 · 12-30-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m3an

eh, starting a race in 3rd?

I much rather see the cars racing from a dig; but I guess roll racing seems to be the new thing

Are you a "debbie downer" in every post? We didn't want to go from a dig, nobody does really, the race was from 55 on, it would have been pointless on street tires and in 30 degree weather, hence the reason I started in 3rd. BUT I hear you, we may do a 1/4 mile event, so you can find something else to complain about if vids are posted from that event.

DLSJ5 · 12-30-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by datninja

Very nice, crazy how starting in a different gear helped him so much.

Agreed, if it was warmer out I'd started in 2nd as well.

I had MDM on, at the start it did kick in a little bit, but that's the deal with RWD cars on street tires in very cold weather.

m3an · 12-30-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Are you a "debbie downer" in every post? We didn't want to go from a dig, nobody does really, the race was from 55 on, it would have been pointless on street tires and in 30 degree weather, hence the reason I started in 3rd. BUT I hear you, we may do a 1/4 mile event, so you can find something else to complain about if vids are posted from that event.

nice atitude

; you post stuff on a public forum and I just commented; isn't that how the internet works? I wasn't even being a "debbie downer" just stating my opinion. It seems that roll racing is taking over, as evident by my old home track (Englishtown) renting it out to do roll racing through the 1/4 mile track (weird). I'm just old school I guess and a fan of drag racing. Part of the race is being able to feather the car off the line and I think it's more "driving" racing from a dig. But again to each his own

m3an · 12-30-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Agreed, if it was warmer out I'd started in 2nd as well.

I had MDM on, at the start it did kick in a little bit, but that's the deal with RWD cars on street tires in very cold weather.

I think the car would be faster with no MDM/TC on either. Every time it intervenes the car is cutting out, you can feather the throttle easier.

DLSJ5 · 12-30-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m3an

nice atitude

; you post stuff on a public forum and I just commented; isn't that how the internet works? I wasn't even being a "debbie downer" just stating my opinion. It seems that roll racing is taking over, as evident by my old home track (Englishtown) renting it out to do roll racing through the 1/4 mile track (weird). I'm just old school I guess and a fan of drag racing. Part of the race is being able to feather the car off the line and I think it's more "driving" racing from a dig. But again to each his own

Lol, I'm just having some fun with you, and yes it is old school to go from a dig nothing wrong with that, I have a deep appreciation for it, I currently hold the WR on a NA E9X M3 in the 1/4 mile. Regardless these cars were not setup for it at this event. Hopefully we'll setup a 1/4 mile event in the near future.

DLSJ5 · 12-30-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m3an

I think the car would be faster with no MDM/TC on either. Every time it intervenes the car is cutting out, you can feather the throttle easier.

Agreed!

jordanE92 · 12-30-2012, 03:40 PM

Nice! Thats one bad ass GT too.

Munit · 12-30-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by datninja

Very nice, crazy how starting in a different gear helped him so much.

why? one less gear multiples power/torque at the wheels by a HUGE portion. As much as a 150hp or more would in an equivelent gear. That is torque multiplication. Try accelerating in 1st, 2nd and feel the pull. Then go on a highway and do 3rd and 4th. Much less acceleration

img · 12-30-2012, 04:56 PM

Drew,great video Broski

DLSJ5 · 12-30-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by img

Drew,great video Broski

Thanks Brotha, can't wait to see some of your car in action as well.

m33 · 12-30-2012, 05:16 PM

Nice run

DLSJ5 · 12-30-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m33

Nice run

Thanks J!

Longboarder · 12-30-2012, 06:06 PM

Killer runs Drew! Yeah MDM was a problem for sure as it was sooo cold I was spinning in every gear and MDM was intervening which hurt my run against Ryan's Z06. It's one of those things where you need it on for the initial hit (or you will spin) but when you shift MDM causes a delay in the shift. As the saying goes...'you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't...'

DLSJ5 · 12-30-2012, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Killer runs Drew! Yeah MDM was a problem for sure as it was sooo cold I was spinning in every gear and MDM was intervening which hurt my run against Ryan's Z06. It's one of those things where you need it on for the initial hit (or you will spin) but when you shift MDM causes a delay in the shift. As the saying goes...'you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't...'

Thanks Adam, great seeing you yesterday, your car was impressive as always.

lenzm3edan · 12-30-2012, 07:14 PM

Nice run man, always good to see the M3's represent vs those super power cars. I'm not a huge fan of 1/4 mile races and would rather see and race from a roll, just think it shows the cars potential. After all the M3 is not a 1/4 mile racer. I love the triple digits. Nice vid as always

DLSJ5 · 12-30-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lenzm3edan

Nice run man, always good to see the M3's represent vs those super power cars. I'm not a huge fan of 1/4 mile races and would rather see and race from a dig, just think it shows the cars potential. After all the M3 is not a 1/4 mile racer. I love the triple digits. Nice vid as always

Thanks Lenz!

img · 12-30-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DLSJ5

Thanks Brotha, can't wait to see some of your car in action as well.

Soon Brotha,soon. April 21st

1SICKM · 12-30-2012, 11:26 PM

Very impressive Drew!

12-30-2012, 02:46 PM	#1
DLSJ5 Colonel Drives: 08 E92 DCT M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 2,790 iTrader: (0)	ESS VT3-725 Supercharged M3 DCT vs Whipple Ford GT (730whp) Hey guys I hit the Shift-S3ctor track event yesterday at Willow Springs Raceway, the car ran extremely well and had a great time with an amazing group of enthusiasts. At the end of the day some of us did a few side by side pulls and I did a rematch with my buddies Whipple Ford GT. At the last Shift-S3ctor airstrip event in November he was around 610whp and I managed to pull him decently there, but just recently he upgraded his Ford GT and he dynoed at 730whp! We were both anxious to see how the cars would stack up now with his additional 100+ WHP, enjoy! Here's the same runs from his car's POV - To give you an idea how fast the Ford GT is, here is a very close run the same day against 640whp C6 Z06 on E85 - Here's how that same 640whp C6 Z06 did against a GT2 with 700+ HP, and an Alpha 9 GTR at the SHIFT-S3CTOR Trona Airstrip Attack in Feb. Here's some pics as well - __________________ 08 E92 M3 DCT - Bolt Ons - 60-130MPH 10.71s - 11.88 @ 118MPH - 377WHP ESS VT2-625 SC 60-130MPH 6.80s - 11.30 @ 129.3 MPH 586WHP / 379WTQ @ 7.2psi - 94 octane / Water meth ESS VT3-725 60-130MPH 6.64s - 620Whp/420Wtq@ 11psi ESS VT3-750 - 685Whp/466Wtq@13.5 psi SAE - 703WHP /478WTQ@13.5 psi STD Last edited by DLSJ5; 01-10-2013 at 04:03 AM.
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12-30-2012, 02:56 PM	#2
datninja Private Drives: 08 E92 M3 MR Join Date: May 2012 Location: bossier city, LA Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	Very nice, crazy how starting in a different gear helped him so much. __________________ MR E92/20"HRE P40SC/Meisterschaft GT/H&R/VF620

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12-30-2012, 03:40 PM	#11
jordanE92 Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 MR E92 M3, 65 GTO Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 291 iTrader: (1)	Nice! Thats one bad ass GT too. __________________ Melbourne Red E92 M3 DCT Sparco CF DTM Seats.KW3 Coilovers.Apex Wheels.Turner Subframe Mounts.Vorshlag Camber Plates.RD Sway Bars.AD08s 265/295.15 lb. Braille Battery.Catless Gintani Race.ESS Tune.Dinan Pulley.MS2 Intake.100 Octane Mix.Schroth Harnesses.Challenge Harness Bar in MR.Challenge Toe Link.Krics R40.Turner Studs/Pedals.SS Lines.Rear Seat Delete & more I can't remember

12-30-2012, 04:56 PM	#13
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,871 iTrader: (5)	Drew,great video Broski __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

12-30-2012, 03:00 PM	#4
m3an Banned Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,612 iTrader: (2)	eh, starting a race in 3rd? I much rather see the cars racing from a dig; but I guess roll racing seems to be the new thing

12-30-2012, 05:16 PM	#15
m33 Banned Drives: E92 VT650 MCB Individual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CT Posts: 2,677 iTrader: (5)	Nice run

12-30-2012, 06:06 PM	#17
Longboarder Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kailua/Monarch Beach Posts: 1,982 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 e92 M3 [5.00] 2010 335i [2.17] 1998 M Roadster [0.00]	Killer runs Drew! Yeah MDM was a problem for sure as it was sooo cold I was spinning in every gear and MDM was intervening which hurt my run against Ryan's Z06. It's one of those things where you need it on for the initial hit (or you will spin) but when you shift MDM causes a delay in the shift. As the saying goes...'you're damned if you do and you're damned if you don't...' __________________ Track/Airstrip: 2013 e92 M3 MW FR DCT ZCP / ESS VT2 625, MRF mid/Akra slip, StopTech BBK (573 RWHP STD @ 8,600 RPM) Beater: 2013 WRX STi Sedan / Cobb Stg 2 / WRX wing lol

12-30-2012, 07:14 PM	#19
lenzm3edan First Pride Drives: E90, Mercedes ML 350, Outback Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 954 iTrader: (6)	Nice run man, always good to see the M3's represent vs those super power cars. I'm not a huge fan of 1/4 mile races and would rather see and race from a roll, just think it shows the cars potential. After all the M3 is not a 1/4 mile racer. I love the triple digits. Nice vid as always __________________ ESS VT-1 550 silverstone E90 /// M3 - 6spd - AD08 - Spacers - H&R - AA exhaust - Primary cat delete - Custom test pipes - ESS tune - Lighted ZHP. Last edited by lenzm3edan; 12-31-2012 at 09:28 AM.

12-30-2012, 11:26 PM	#22
1SICKM Captain Drives: 2009 M3 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mansfield, NJ Posts: 858 iTrader: (5)	Very impressive Drew! __________________ E92 M3 DCT...Powered by ESS VT2 650 Aquamist HFS-3 CURRENT WORLD RECORD HOLDER 1/4 MILE - 12/7/12 (ESS VT2 625, Meth Off) ATCO RACEWAY: 10.65 @ 131.79MPH 1.725 60FT

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