Prior to our Launcher install, Wells had piloted the black notchback to a best elapsed time of 5.76 in the eighth-mile, on a single 225hp stage of nitrous. For the first run with the Launcher, we used one stage and left on 30 percent nitrous, with the rest coming in just 1.2 seconds later. Track conditions were not ideal, as it was pretty cold out, so we dialed the nitrous back a bit. The eighth-mile went by in 5.86 seconds at 120 mph, and Wells crossed the finish line in 9.14 seconds at 147 mph. The slower eighth-mile time was no doubt the result of starting off at 30 percent, rather than the full hundred. We wanted to gradually add in nitrous, so we felt this was a good place to start.
On our second run, Wells left on 40 percent with the same time delay, and engaged 50 percent of the second stage 0.9 seconds into the run with a delay of one second. The eighth-mile time improved to 5.77 seconds at 124 mph, and our quarter-mile e.t. dropped to 8.94 seconds at 153 mph. Sadly, our fun had come to an end as we ran out of nitrous, but we're sure there is an easy 8.60-8.70 in the car once we get more aggressive with the delivery curves. We now have total control of the nitrous oxide delivery, which can aid a poorly set up chassis, or a racing surface that is losing adhesion, or doesn't have any to begin with. Now you can launch your Mustang and be able to put the power down no matter what conditions exits.
In addition to data logging...
In addition to data logging your runs, the LCD unit can also act as your purge button.
This screen on the LCD shows...
This screen on the LCD shows the nitrous ramp for the first stage. You can manipulate this curve to change the way the nitrous ramps in.
On this screen, you can program...
On this screen, you can program the nitrous stages, as well as the general-purpose output wires. We opted to use the laptop for our programming so we could review the runs without being in the car.
The omnipotent Launcher allows...
The omnipotent Launcher allows the user to tailor a number of parameters to fine-tune nitrous delivery. Here we are setting the beginning and ending nitrous percentages, the length of time delay before we see 100 percent, and the rpm cutoff. You can also set the nitrous to turn off at a given boost level by using an optional MAP sensor.
We used the master GPO screen...
We used the master GPO screen to program our signal to the timing retard box.
Under the general settings...
Under the general settings tab, you can set the optional rich/lean nitrous cutoff. Here, we have also uploaded our file.
We positioned our LCD screen...
We positioned our LCD screen in the glove compartment so we can get to it in the pits fairly easily. Once you're proficient with it, you might want to mount it closer to the driver seat so you can make changes while buckled up in the staging lanes.
With the car still in the...
With the car still in the HP garage and the nitrous and fuel lines disconnected, we tested the system and viewed the results on this data logging screen, which is also available on the laptop. Time to head to the track.