But I'm just as excited about the fact that the Turbo-T wasn't even close to being tuned-in. Because this was a drivetrain shakedown session, I let the suspension settings be, and didn't play with the shocks or the new HRPartsNStuff rear bar. The VSS wasn't working, so the converter stayed unlocked during the runs. The aforementioned IAT sensor has yet to be moved, so the XFI Race tune can really be zeroed in, and the stock brakes will need some love before they can allow the usual 8-plus pounds of launch boost.
When you add all of that up and realize that I just went 10.8 with a measly 4 pounds of launch boost, you can begin to understand how bad this Buick has become.
You'll be seeing a different type of Buick performance next time, as I'll be in the process of fixing these problems before visiting the track again. Does this T have a solid mid- to low-10 in her? We'll soon find out.
Between runs, I cooled down the intake manifold and up-pipe with ice, and reviewed the data logs in XFI. How sweet does this rim/tire combo look? | 
The 10.83 run was achieved by turning the wick up to 26 pounds, getting a great two-wheel burnout, and holding 4 pounds of boost on the starting line. |
Since many Buicks hold 8-plus pounds during launch, I'm confident that barring any problems, we'll see a decrease in ET in the months ahead. | |
| POWER TRIP TRACK TEST 1 |
| ET: | 10.83 |
| MPH: | 126.62 |
| 60-FOOT: | 1.54 |
| 1/8 ET: | 6.93 |
| 1/8 MPH: | 99.90 |
| LAUNCH BOOST: | 4 psi |
| MAX BOOST: | 26 psi |