View Full Version : So what's new on your list of car updates?????
curtisreed
12-23-2010, 06:52 AM
Just wondering what everyone is doing to there cars over the off season? I am fixing a rearend seal leak that has driven me crazy, putting a new yoke on that I can put a magnet ring on. The magnet ring is for the new data recorder I am adding. Also bought a digital dial board from Biondo because I race alone quite a bit and I hate when I decide to change my dial AFTER I have strapped in. No more problem. Ordered new front runners hoping they won't leak through the sidewalls like the last set. Probably going to get a new scoop for the car. Updating me also with a new firesuit.
http://www.profoxracing.com/racing-suit.html
The wife bought me a new 20' enclosed trailer so I have been working on getting it set up the way I want. I have to say this has been a good Christmas season for me. I hope everyone of you has as blessed of a Christmas as my family is having.
Curtis
TheRabbit
12-23-2010, 08:14 AM
First that's a nice present from your wife!
I'm getting my very first Nitrous kit. It's a Speedtech Fogger. Gonna put my motor on a bottle and see if I can wake it up a little. :D
I had several other plans, but kinda confused about my set up after the last few races of the year.
BEAST477
12-23-2010, 11:36 AM
Hoping to switch over to a Ron's Terminator and alcohol. Need to replace all the old lexan. Starting to look bad. That's about it.
going to a dana 60
need a better fuel pump
new electric fan
and 6 way harness is outdated
hammertime
12-23-2010, 05:20 PM
I had the motor freshened already. Plan to buy a new FTI Converter. I sold my car a few weeks back and will need to find a replacement, so I'll have a very busy start of the new year.
curtisreed
12-23-2010, 05:40 PM
going to a dana 60
need a better fuel pump
new electric fan
and 6 way harness is outdated
Spib, I'm just curious why a Dana?
Tod74
12-23-2010, 06:47 PM
I had the motor freshened already. Plan to buy a new FTI Converter. I sold my car a few weeks back and will need to find a replacement, so I'll have a very busy start of the new year.
Didn't you just get that one? :?
zipper06
12-23-2010, 08:22 PM
Going to a built 434" with stacks injection and a good set of Brodix 10's that flow 320 CFM instead of the mousey 377 with a toilet bowl and track 1 heads, plus a new set of Toyo slicks to replace the 9 yr. old GY's. Hoping to drop from the 6.50's into the 5's with 3200 lbs. plus car and as always alcohol.
Zip.
going to a dana 60
need a better fuel pump
new electric fan
and 6 way harness is outdated
Spib, I'm just curious why a Dana?
because they are tough and its around $1200-$1500 less then a fab 9
I will have 40 spline moser axells and it will be 38.5" outside drum to outside drum just like my mopar 8 3/4 I have right now
johnracer
12-24-2010, 05:41 AM
Yes, they are tough, but they're also VERY heavy! Why a fab 9? A basically stock 9" housing with all the right parts won't cost much more than a Dana 60, will be plenty strong, and a bunch lighter.......of course you might be one of those "no Ford parts on my Chevy" guys. Personally, for a tenth, I'd suck it up....
Johnny
hammertime
12-24-2010, 07:36 AM
I had the motor freshened already. Plan to buy a new FTI Converter. I sold my car a few weeks back and will need to find a replacement, so I'll have a very busy start of the new year.
Didn't you just get that one? :?
July 09 I did. I already have one in the headlights just waiting for pickup of mine. :D
qtrmile2
12-24-2010, 07:56 AM
Freshen up my 355 Small Block to run S/ST and or freshen up the 396 to run A Stock again in 2011. Also My son Tim built a LS1 and running C Stock in 2011.
Trying to get that first Wally :D
MEMRACING62
12-24-2010, 11:27 AM
different car..going back to a malibu. 355 already freshened up .
johnracer
12-24-2010, 12:14 PM
Nothing new for mine. Just inpection and cleaning. I know......boring. Gonna try some Hoosiers in the spring.
Johnny
Tod74
12-24-2010, 02:36 PM
My fuel pump got wet back in 2008 when the flood hit andhas now locked up. I plan to fix that and rewire the whole car.After that I have to get someone to look at it and tell me what must be done to get it certified so they will let me on the track. I already know I need a trans shield and window net but as far as the chassis I don't know.
bbchevy
12-25-2010, 07:38 AM
67 Camaro
This Car can be Raced anywhere I want to Race,Nostalgia,Pro-E85 or just the Bracket Program,Locally!
496 BBC,Coan Glide and Converter,9",4.71 Gear.Car is a B/Half,stock from Clip,2501 lbs.It went 5.76 w/a Quickfuel Alcohol carb.33.5x16x15 Slicks.
I Need to be able to go 8.90 in the 1/4.So I Need about 35-40HP More on the Motor?
Changes this Winter.
Tubular Upper and Lower Frt.A/Arms.
Dual Rons Toilets 4.0's.
New Hood,its got the UGLIEST Scoop that I have ever seen!!!Going to a 6" Cowl
A Smaller set of Slicks,14x32's
And Lastly?TRY and take out about 100lbs............?
Still have NOT been able to figure out How to POST Picts???
See Ya in the Spring!
Later
G 8)
67 Camaro
This Car can be Raced anywhere I want to Race,Nostalgia,Pro-E85 or just the Bracket Program,Locally!
496 BBC,Coan Glide and Converter,9",4.71 Gear.Car is a B/Half,stock from Clip,2501 lbs.It went 5.76 w/a Quickfuel Alcohol carb.33.5x16x15 Slicks.
I Need to be able to go 8.90 in the 1/4.So I Need about 35-40HP More on the Motor?
Changes this Winter.
Tubular Upper and Lower Frt.A/Arms.
Dual Rons Toilets 4.0's.
New Hood,its got the UGLIEST Scoop that I have ever seen!!!Going to a 6" Cowl
A Smaller set of Slicks,14x32's
And Lastly?TRY and take out about 100lbs............?
Still have NOT been able to figure out How to POST Picts???
See Ya in the Spring!
Later
G 8)
upload pics to photobucket then copy the img link and you can post, it takes some practice
Scooterz
12-28-2010, 03:28 PM
I got a pretty wimpy project compared to the racers... but I am pulling & freshening up the 327/275 in the 68 Chevelle. Keeping it totally stock except a small cam & headers. keeping the 194 heads, to retain the cars original state w/ matching # motor. As much as I hate to do it, I am going to buy the correct QJ carb for it too... then detail the engine bay, throw in a new clutch, then be done w/ drive train.
A buddy at work is going to paint her this spring so she will a deep Black w/a heavy clear coat gloss. She will not be maroon/cordovan "NN" color anymore. Seriously.... a black on black 68??? does it get any better??? You watch; I will be cussing that black paint down the road... I know. Thats it for me.
curtisreed
01-06-2011, 10:36 AM
Woo Hoo, got my new fire suit today. Much nicer than the Jeg's -5 suit I have been wearing. Also got my tires in today. Goodyear took off the whole week after Christmas so they took a while. Got my Digital Delay dial in board Wednesday.
I'm like a kid in a candy store. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Curtis
TheRabbit
01-06-2011, 04:30 PM
I got the new ring and pinion in today.( same gear just new so no performance change so kinda a bummer), but still waiting on my fogger kit to come in. The nozzles are on backorder. :cry:
prowagon55
01-06-2011, 05:09 PM
First off we melted a piston and trashed the block on the 56 Chevy in October so that one is already a work in progress. Then we're doing an upgraded rear end for my sons Nova. We put a dart little "m" 408 nitrous motor in it towards the end of the season and we know the 10 bolt posi thats in it wont handle it anymore. Finally i'm building a 6-71 blown small block to replace the 331 tunnel ram motor for the 55 wagon but i dont anticipate the swap to take place till maybe May or June.
tazracing
01-07-2011, 04:04 AM
Going from 468 to 565 this year .
shawnp
01-07-2011, 08:04 AM
Well, it looks like we are keeping the car 1 more season. The 2010 motor was drained and ready to come out as the spare. The 2009 season motor is V's for a freshen up. Just got the heads and intake back from Brodix. I have been reviewing some of the items on the car. Time to get it on a diet. Just knocked 20lbs off the car with a battery change. Looking at some other items that I may change out. Rather than that, drop the motor and go.
cepx111
01-07-2011, 10:31 PM
Installed new valve cover gaskets, adjusted valves, changed oil/fliter, nutt & bolt check, I'm ready to race 8)
THERATTLER
01-08-2011, 05:22 AM
Installed new valve cover gaskets, adjusted valves, changed oil/fliter, nutt & bolt check, I'm ready to race 8)
your turn to come my way this year...LOL
cepx111
01-09-2011, 05:34 AM
Heck yeah it is, I'm game, just let me know when.
BTW when ya'll start racing down there?
Nothing round here till first of march.... :cry:
curtisreed
01-10-2011, 04:26 PM
I made this cage mount for my new dial in board.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/doorracer/photo3.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/doorracer/photo.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/doorracer/photo2.jpg
Curtis
BEAST477
01-10-2011, 04:53 PM
Nice work Curtis, that is sweet. 8)
bbchevy
01-10-2011, 07:13 PM
I made this cage mount for my new dial in board.
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/doorracer/photo3.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/doorracer/photo.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff292/doorracer/photo2.jpg
Curtis
LMN,when you figure out how to make the 300.00 Board,I have the Delay box to run it........!But,Realy want a Mega 450.So the Box I have Needs a NEW Owner.......?
Later
G 8)
NICE Work on the Jewlery!!!
curtisreed
01-11-2011, 03:01 AM
Thanks guys.
Curtis
JEFF69Z28
01-11-2011, 07:01 AM
NEW CAM,LIFTERS,RINGS AND OIL PUMP AND PICKUP AND ALL NEW BEARINGS
TheYellaBrick
01-11-2011, 08:20 AM
A couple of safety updates / improvements, replacing the shifter shaft seals on the trans, fine tuning the whole car, and overall nut and bolt check.
curtisreed
02-12-2011, 04:33 AM
Woo Hoo, just added these to go with the new front runners I bought. Pretty nice wheels for the price and they are super light.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-9/1212408/wheels.JPG
Curtis
DirkaDirka
02-12-2011, 05:43 AM
Those look great Curtis!!
I cant wait till I will be receiving gifts for BoogieNights aka "Boogie".
curtisreed
02-12-2011, 06:25 AM
Thanks Dirka,
I can't wait for the new season to start. I'm going to run the points program for the first time.
Curtis
DirkaDirka
02-12-2011, 06:46 AM
Thats cool. Hope you have a great time and do good. I am finally getting my Stang from Ohio in April. I will definitly post pics on here once I pick it up.
BEAST477
02-12-2011, 01:23 PM
Sorry guys I started basically the same thread last night. :oops: :oops: I thought there was one like it just didn't see it. I'll go sit in the corner now. :oops:
BEAST477
02-12-2011, 02:27 PM
I'm getting my heads ported
Installing a new wing
Installing new Lexan.
Possibly a gear change after a couple test sessions.
Picked up another carb to try.
Harbone
02-12-2011, 03:25 PM
Still looking for a new ride! Spent the day in the Chicago area, 320 mile round trip, looked at 4 cars but nothing really got me excited. The good news is it was 38 degrees, frickin heatwave :!:
curtisreed
02-12-2011, 04:01 PM
38° heatwave, that's funny Chris. Got to 56 here today. :D :D :D :D :D
badrat1430
02-12-2011, 07:41 PM
Just wondering what everyone is doing to there cars over the off season? I am fixing a rearend seal leak that has driven me crazy, putting a new yoke on that I can put a magnet ring on. The magnet ring is for the new data recorder I am adding. Also bought a digital dial board from Biondo because I race alone quite a bit and I hate when I decide to change my dial AFTER I have strapped in. No more problem. Ordered new front runners hoping they won't leak through the sidewalls like the last set. Probably going to get a new scoop for the car. Updating me also with a new firesuit.
http://www.profoxracing.com/racing-suit.html
The wife bought me a new 20' enclosed trailer so I have been working on getting it set up the way I want. I have to say this has been a good Christmas season for me. I hope everyone of you has as blessed of a Christmas as my family is having.
Curtis
I soak the inside of the sidewalls front runners & back slicks with dawn dishwashing soap the night befor i mount them seems to help them hold air better; give it a try :wink: Nice wheels :wink:
badrat1430
02-12-2011, 08:03 PM
4 new tires & oil change :lol:
curtisreed
02-13-2011, 05:07 AM
Badrat,
I put dishsoap in one and slime in the other. It slowed down the leaking but still won't hold more than a week. Thanks for the compliment on the wheels, I really like them Champion has some good prices on there wheels.
Curtis
BEAST477
02-13-2011, 10:16 AM
Badrat,
I put dishsoap in one and slime in the other. It slowed down the leaking but still won't hold more than a week. Thanks for the compliment on the wheels, I really like them Champion has some good prices on there wheels.
Curtis
Hey Curtis, what kind of tires were you running before and what are you going to run now?
curtisreed
02-13-2011, 10:44 AM
Goodyears on both accounts. I haven't mounted the new ones yet but I am going to soap them just to be safe. The reason for GY is the first set was used and I am running GY on back. Plus they were the cheapest when I went to buy.
BEAST477
02-13-2011, 12:54 PM
If you got time soap them twice. Use a brush and concentrate on the sidewalls. It might not be the total cure but it sure helped me.
curtisreed
02-13-2011, 01:36 PM
Yep, put 3 coats on the last ones. It did help, you should have seen how bad they were when I first got them. :shock: :shock:
Curtis
kbartley
02-13-2011, 05:13 PM
A gear change, delay box, carb spacer, & built a set of zoomies for the short FED. Oil, maintenance, etc..
hammertime
02-14-2011, 04:44 AM
I never soap mine and knock on wood never had a single issue. Getting ready to slap 4 new goodyears on in next few weeks,hope no issues again.
tazracing
02-14-2011, 12:05 PM
Replaced 468 with an 565 bbc.
curtisreed
02-14-2011, 03:44 PM
David, do you keep a car long enough to see if the tires leak?? :lol: :lol: Hope you enjoy the new ride.
Curtis
BEAST477
02-14-2011, 03:50 PM
David, do you keep a car long enough to see if the tires leak?? :lol: :lol: Hope you enjoy the new ride.
Curtis
Oh man, now that's some funny stuff. :lol:
You know we're just messin' with you David. :wink:
bbchevy
02-14-2011, 04:52 PM
Beast,
Thats HOW I decide when to Keep a Car?
If the Tires Stay up,Shes a KEEPER!
Guess this New Camaro Is a KEEPER the Tires have NOT Leaked down Alll Winter?Even Though I'm changing the Tire and Wheel Combo?Anyone Need a Nice set of Alumastars w/33x16's and 24x4.5's?
Later
G 8)
hammertime
02-14-2011, 07:46 PM
David, do you keep a car long enough to see if the tires leak?? :lol: :lol: Hope you enjoy the new ride.
Curtis
Oh man, now that's some funny stuff. :lol:
You know we're just messin' with you David. :wink:
:D they are normally on a 2 year program. I actually may enjoy redoing cars more then racing sometimes. :lol: This new one came from a RJ Member and I'll have pics of it when done, it was the best used car I've ever purchased and the end result will show that.
lively
02-14-2011, 07:49 PM
ALOT :lol: :lol:
dragonmaster093
02-15-2011, 07:41 PM
get a carto play with
Harbone
02-16-2011, 07:44 AM
Bought a 79 Z/28 a few nights back, will be delivered tomorrow. Nice clean 4-speed car with a just refreshed Chevy ZZ4 crate motor. We will see if it meets my expectations when it gets here.
TheRabbit
02-17-2011, 04:23 AM
Bought a 79 Z/28 a few nights back, will be delivered tomorrow. Nice clean 4-speed car with a just refreshed Chevy ZZ4 crate motor. We will see if it meets my expectations when it gets here.
I can't believe you still bought a 4 speed car. All the polite messages and suggestions you got about an auto and you still didn't go for it.
What were you thinking?? lol
Hope it's a good car for you. I know you looked at several before you found the one.
Harbone
02-17-2011, 04:30 AM
Bought a 79 Z/28 a few nights back, will be delivered tomorrow. Nice clean 4-speed car with a just refreshed Chevy ZZ4 crate motor. We will see if it meets my expectations when it gets here.
I can't believe you still bought a 4 speed car. All the polite messages and suggestions you got about an auto and you still didn't go for it.
What were you thinking?? lol
Hope it's a good car for you. I know you looked at several before you found the one.
I resisted the dark side evil forces that tried to brainwash me :!: :lol: