How have any of you guys done racing so far this season?

[BEAST477]

Lets try and post often on weekly races. Then at least we will have something to talk about.

[BEAST477]

Here I'll make first post. Haven't been out yet. Car is pretty much back together. Need to paint deck lid attach spoiler, change oil then I think I'm ready to make some test passes.

[DirkaDirka]

Well I am one step closer to getting on the track. I picked up my car from Ohio earlier this month. lol

[wazup]

Not very good, trans broke on a motor pass of all things. It went 9.19 at 139 and drove it back to the trailer and went to pull it up for second round of qualifing and the car would not move. I was not prepared to have to spend money on a trans so i hope the spare holds up.


Still trying to gets some pictures posted!

Good luck to all!

Robert and Vickie Fla.

[TheYellaBrick]

Haven't been out yet, either. Hope to bust it loose in early May at a local auto cross with 'the Animal'.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2986820/1978-dodge-challenger

Gotta get my speed fix SOON before I go craaaaazy :lol: :lol: :lol:

[dragonmaster093]

DD is that a monte carlo nose? nice car

[stinger124]

1st week got 3rd place in No E

3rd week I got 1st place money in No E Quick.. Car is running a little quicker since I went to a smaller tire.

Big Race coming up this weekend. Hopefully things will go well.

[mopar1968]

Been out a couple times still tuning my alcohol change over, Getting closer everytime :!:


Mark

[curtisreed]

Went out to the first points race earlier this month. Car ran pretty good low 9.60s all weekend. Double entered both days. Good car bad driver. LoL going for the second points race this weekend hoping for better results.

[TheYellaBrick]

DD is that a monte carlo nose? nice car

Hey Sam, Yes it's a plastic circle track nose for an MC, and narrowed 4 inches. Has the same shape as the stock ''78 Challenger/Sapporo (Mitsibushi Mopar)
Looking to get a custom Graffiti artist paint job with a bio-mechanical theme, all in semi gloss/flat paints done with rattle cans.
:shock: :shock: :D :D :D :D :D

[dragonmaster093]

nice dd

[TheRabbit]

Haven't raced much, but did manage to tear just about everything but the motor few weeks ago. Got it all fixed and FINALLY got my nos on. Gonna race tomorrow night and hopefully make a nos test pass or two.

[BEAST477]

Well good luck this weekend guys and gals. Report back with the results. Was hoping to get out tomorrow but the weather looks like rain. :(

[curtisreed]

Storms just blew threw here an hour or so ago. Hope we don't get anymore, our second points race is tomorrow. Good luck to everyone.

Curtis

[bbchevy]

Maybe,SNOWMOBILE Racing?
Tomorrow is Opening day at the Track,I still have some Snow here and there?
Forecast 48*Rain in the Moring,Partly sunny Afternoon..........?O'well I could'nt be Ready anyway?But,I would'nt Waist Time in this Weather!
Later
G :(

[TheYellaBrick]

HEY, we run sleds on PAVEMENT here in I-DEE-HOE !! FAST :shock:

[wrightway]

Well I really needed to rewire the car over the winter but instead we bought a new house and moved and with all the work and BS that comes with a new house I did not have time for the car :( so I hope I can make it one more year on the wiring
Also hoping to break in to the 9s this year best last year was 10.02

[bbchevy]

Joe,
Check out the No Mi.Dragway Website?We have some VERY Desent Payouts this Season!
And always like another Racer.........!
Later
G 8)

[TheRabbit]

Still not so good so far. My trans brake isn't working. The solenoid is working, but it want hold when I push the gas. May have something to do with breaking the imput shaft the other week. IDK didly about transmission. Either it works or it does't and right now "it doesn't" so I'm gonna pull it tomorrow and send it and the converter off for repair. Still haven't been able to test the nos yet. :cry:

[TheYellaBrick]

Still not so good so far. My trans brake isn't working. The solenoid is working, but it want hold when I push the gas. May have something to do with breaking the imput shaft the other week. IDK didly about transmission. Either it works or it does't and right now "it doesn't" so I'm gonna pull it tomorrow and send it and the converter off for repair. Still haven't been able to test the nos yet. :cry:

Aggravating for sure !!
Hook up a gas mask to the NOS ,strap it on you mug, and HAVE FUN !

[hammertime]

Still not so good so far. My trans brake isn't working. The solenoid is working, but it want hold when I push the gas. May have something to do with breaking the imput shaft the other week. IDK didly about transmission. Either it works or it does't and right now "it doesn't" so I'm gonna pull it tomorrow and send it and the converter off for repair. Still haven't been able to test the nos yet. :cry:


A pressure issue, something in a passage in the valve body is my guess.

[TheRabbit]

Still not so good so far. My trans brake isn't working. The solenoid is working, but it want hold when I push the gas. May have something to do with breaking the imput shaft the other week. IDK didly about transmission. Either it works or it does't and right now "it doesn't" so I'm gonna pull it tomorrow and send it and the converter off for repair. Still haven't been able to test the nos yet. :cry:



A pressure issue, something in a passage in the valve body is my guess.


That's what I'm thinking. It doesn't back up on the brake, runs and it shifts fine, the brake just want hold.
Pulling it out tonight and sending it and the converter to Alan Pope. I'll let you know what he finds.

And drilling holes in the helment tomorrow. No jets, just staright nos from the hose, Full strength! :shock:

[wazup]

Well had a pretty good time sunday testing spare trans. The car slowed down with spare trans and converter. I only had a 3800 stall to put in were i had 5500 before, I sent out 5500 to get flushed out and check cant wait to get back.

I got called out by some bro's and the race was on i had to take off my wheelly bars and run heads up pro tree. As they allways do he pulled both bulbs before i got a chance to prestage. I just took my time rolling in making him wait and hell he just tried to get the jump and pulled the get big red mator. The money was good. I dont know if i had them covered as they seen my motor pass and the next on the spray. The race was for everything turned on spray for spray well hell ya just my kind of race. He got out three cars and i was surprised that i pulled on him up to 600ft and then he lifted. I had a good time with some friends that have never been before.

Robert Fla

[curtisreed]

We did end up getting rained out the 23rd. Good thing for me. Pulled my rearend to put a new yoke on so I can get my data recorder on. When we pulled the cover off it had 7 broken or cracked teeth. The broken ones looked fresh. Could have been really bad and taken the tranny with it. :shock: :shock: :shock: Have the new parts on the way. Should be ready for the race on the 15th.

Curtis

[BEAST477]

Went testing on 4/30. Trying out the changes: Heads ported, new cam, bigger carb, and new headers. Had problems with the carb on the first two passes, lifted at 1000' and coasted to a 9.28@ 140. Put my old carb back on then my crank trigger started acting up. Wouldn't rev past 6500 and went 9.17@ 145. I'm pretty sure getting the rpm's up to 7400 it would be 9.0's maybe even better.
All said I'm happy with the results. :D

[mopar1968]

Not too good this past weekend, Can't seem to get off the redlight's, :oops: :oops: Since switching to alky injection it responds alot quicker :!:


Mark

[TheYellaBrick]

We did end up getting rained out the 23rd. Good thing for me. Pulled my rearend to put a new yoke on so I can get my data recorder on. When we pulled the cover off it had 7 broken or cracked teeth. The broken ones looked fresh. Could have been really bad and taken the tranny with it. :shock: :shock: :shock: Have the new parts on the way. Should be ready for the race on the 15th.

Curtis

It's amazing how sometimes something will break and while repairing it, we find a more serious issue that could have had catastrophic results......
Looks like ya'll been out racin' with and without Mr Murphy Law !

[shawnp]

Finally made it out last weekend. Got about 35 pounds off the car and the new motor in the dragster is running solid. It was 4.762 to the 1/8 and 7.501 to the 1/4. Really right were I want to be 1/4 mile so no -15 suit is required.

The S-10 was a bit surprising. I was figuring the 11.30-.11.40 range but when the dust settled it was 6.80 to the 1/8 and 10.72 to the 1/4. The 4.10 gear and 1.76 glide combo is perfect for the small tire. It doesn't lift a wheel and is 1.52 to the 60'. This was a budget build.

[hammertime]

Here is from this past weekend :)
Mid Michigan Motorplex, Dial for Dollars


http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa306/Dragster387b/th_008.jpg (http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa306/Dragster387b/?action=view&current=008.mp4)

[spib]

this sunday first shake down 2011
new slicks and new rear end
should be loads of fun!!!!!

[bbchevy]

This Friday Ngt.will be the 1st Time out for Me?If the Snow holds off,Temps are suppose to be 54*Daytime,and 37-38* Ngt.
I NOT Real Wild about upper 30's For Drag Racing......
Hopefully Sat.will Warm up a little,low 40's?
Looking for Low 5.80's,we Shall see?
Later
G 8)

[bbchevy]

Went testing on 4/30. Trying out the changes: Heads ported, new cam, bigger carb, and new headers. Had problems with the carb on the first two passes, lifted at 1000' and coasted to a 9.28@ 140. Put my old carb back on then my crank trigger started acting up. Wouldn't rev past 6500 and went 9.17@ 145. I'm pretty sure getting the rpm's up to 7400 it would be 9.0's maybe even better.
All said I'm happy with the results. :D
Mike,
What kind of 1/8 Times did you have?
Looks like The Headwork Picked you up.......!!!
Later
G 8)

[BEAST477]

Went testing on 4/30. Trying out the changes: Heads ported, new cam, bigger carb, and new headers. Had problems with the carb on the first two passes, lifted at 1000' and coasted to a 9.28@ 140. Put my old carb back on then my crank trigger started acting up. Wouldn't rev past 6500 and went 9.17@ 145. I'm pretty sure getting the rpm's up to 7400 it would be 9.0's maybe even better.
All said I'm happy with the results. :D
Mike,
What kind of 1/8 Times did you have?
Looks like The Headwork Picked you up.......!!!
Later
G 8)

Greg if I remember right on that 9.17 pass when it was missing I think it ran a 5.84 to the 1/8.

[fast75vega]

rained out again........3rd weekend in a row now...... havent even been to the track yet :x

[BEAST477]

Went out yesterday. Had to use my buddies car(that's another story).
1st round had a .013 light had a problem getting the car to shift. Bought back in drew one of our really good racers he had a .009 light to my -.002. Damn red lights. Oh well see if I can get mine figured out for next week.

[moparjohn440]

My girlfriend and I took her car done and she kicked butt. She got her best time a 10.93 at 123mph. We had a great time -there was plenty of racing and the weather was great.
Mopar John[/b]

[dparker]

It has started off great so far, two final round appearances the first two races, finally winning the second one...
http://www.hobbsmotorsportspark.com/

[tazracing]

New engine in truck went 8.55 at 157 1.20 60 ft at 2900 lbs

[qtrmile2]

Went to Indy Divisional race a couple weeks ago. Cold as hell and the track was slick as snot. Didn't get to much testing but we did get a point.
Heading to Topeka Kansas for the NHRA Summer Nationals next week.
I'm running A/S, Tim my oldest son is running C/S and our good friend Garrett is running S/ST.
Hope to at least have some fun and watch some great racing. Still chasing that first Wally. :lol:

[fast75vega]

looks like were gonna get rain out again this weekend...... calling for rain.... friday and saturday......... wtf :x

anyone wanna trade a nice race boat or fishing boat for my vega...........at least if it rains.... i can still run the boat.....lmao

[curtisreed]

Beautiful weather here this weekend. Mid 60s all weekend. Shootout race Friday and Saturday. Our bracket race Sunday. Ready to hit the track.

Curtis

[TheRabbit]

We have the first national points race of the year this weekend. My transmission just got finished today so it want want make it here in time for me to put it in. (Shipping form Fl.) However, I'm going to be the cook this weekend. Got 2 Boston butts I'm gonna smoke for lunch and a big low country boil for supper for about 30 people.
I'll try to get some good pics for you guys.

[BEAST477]

We have the first national points race of the year this weekend. My transmission just got finished today so it want want make it here in time for me to put it in. (Shipping form Fl.) However, I'm going to be the cook this weekend. Got 2 Boston butts I'm gonna smoke for lunch and a big low country boil for supper for about 30 people.
I'll try to get some good pics for you guys.

Yeah Rabbit, I'm kinda curious to see what a Boston butt looks like after you smoke it :shock: :lol:

[mopar1968]

Got unloaded then thunder storm hit :roll: :roll: Oh well :!: :!:


Mark

[fast75vega]

Got unloaded then thunder storm hit :roll: :roll: Oh well :!: :!:


Mark

just been one big green blob on radar of NY all damn day......... :(

[fla1976]

Got 2 Boston butts I'm gonna smoke for lunch.


That must be a big pipe. :shock: :lol:

[482]

Got 2 Boston butts I'm gonna smoke for lunch.


That must be a big pipe. :shock: :lol:

Good one!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Those bad boys are good though. :wink:

[curtisreed]

Got to race today, went out the second round. Took a ton of stripe (.028) scrubbed 4mph, but had fun. My brother got to go with me and he almost never gets to go. Really beautiful weather 50° this morning 67° when we loaded up.

The car ran better than I expected since I changed to a 4.56 from the 4.88. Ran 9.77 @ 134mph. Best mph ever.

Curtis

[fast75vega]

Got to race today, went out the second round. Took a ton of stripe (.028) scrubbed 4mph, but had fun. My brother got to go with me and he almost never gets to go. Really beautiful weather 50° this morning 67° when we loaded up.

The car ran better than I expected since I changed to a 4.56 from the 4.88. Ran 9.77 @ 134mph. Best mph ever.

Curtis

sounds like ya had a good time :D still raining here........wtf :(

[curtisreed]

Hey Vega, I did have fun. Where are you that it is still raining? It's not in your profile.

Curtis

[fast75vega]

Hey Vega, I did have fun. Where are you that it is still raining? It's not in your profile.

Curtis

niagara falls, NY.... i run at 1/4 at NY international raceway ... we were suppose to start the weekend of april 16 and been rained out every weekend since :( i can honestly say that its been raining just about every friggin day....... :shock:

[curtisreed]

That sucks. Just think how sweet it will be when you do get to hit the track. Then you'll be needing these>>>> 8) 8) 8) 8) from all the low light you're used to. I just bought a prescription pair to race in. Ray-Ban FTW.

Curtis

[bjuice]

gearing toward 1st race of the year memorial weekend on that Monday...looking so far at a 8 car shoot out..could end up with a few more...a new class being put back into the Mix called Nostalgia 10.5...3k to win !!!

My cousin and another guy came up with these rules for starters...the 10.5 class has been falling off down south for a good while..mixture of economy and tube frame chassis and Turbo's finally figuring it out...lol.....hopefully this new class will take off and do well in the south.

fingers crossed !

Nostalgia 10.5 Rules ( Revised 5/10/11 )

[b]4 tenths pro tree
10.5 W slick or smaller
Working headlights & Taillights(NOT MANDORTORY but recommended)
Single power adder only
All cars must be stock appearing, factory roof & quarters.
Stock appearing dash.(NOT MANDORTORY but recommended)
Min ground clearance 3 inch from front of the nose to 12 inch behind centerline of the front axle.
Wheelbase must be OEM, max variation +- 1 inch
All cars must go across scale before each round.
General track rules apply.
!!!Rules are subject to change!!!

Weight 2900 lbs minimum
NOS = 2900lbs
SINGLE CENT. SUPERCHARGER LARGER THAN F2 = 3000lbs
TWIN CENT. SUPERCHARGERS = 3100lbs
SINGLE TURBO LARGER THAN 91MM = 3000lbs
TWIN TURBOS LARGER THAN 80MM = 3100lbs
TWIN TURBOS LESS THAN 80MM = 2900lbs

SREW SUPERCHARGERS = 3100lbs
(NO C ROTORS)
ADD 100LBS TO 5 INCH BORE SPACE MOTORS
!!!!THIS IS NOSTALGIA 10.5 RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG


--------------------

SHADYSIDE DRAGWAY

[wazup]

I hope it dose. I cant even run with those guys. I believe it has gotting way out hand and the guys with all the money seem to win there for awhile. I have pretty much built most off may car as i cant aford to pay. My car is one of the first 10.5 built and runs dam good for what it is. I have plans to changes heads intake but still dont think

[bjuice]

I hope it dose. I cant even run with those guys. I believe it has gotting way out hand and the guys with all the money seem to win there for awhile. I have pretty much built most off may car as i cant aford to pay. My car is one of the first 10.5 built and runs dam good for what it is. I have plans to changes heads intake but still dont think

yeah I know what you mean...my car is the closest thing to the original 10.5 car as it gets..steel roof and qtrs, stock wheel base 2x3 main frame rails,stock firewall...the only thing that mine had done to it that the original 10.5 class guys didn't have back in the day was front struts which could be changed back pretty easy.

back in the late 90's a 5.0 or 5 teen could still win you a 10.5 race...not anymore.......there will still be 4.50's and 60's run this up coming memorial weekend....I am just hoping my car can win a few rounds..I got a good 60ft...gotta chop the tree down get out there quick and hope they cannot run me down in time...lol

by the way what do you have ?

[TheRabbit]

I hope it dose. I cant even run with those guys. I believe it has gotting way out hand and the guys with all the money seem to win there for awhile. I have pretty much built most off may car as i cant aford to pay. My car is one of the first 10.5 built and runs dam good for what it is. I have plans to changes heads intake but still dont think

yeah I know what you mean...my car is the closest thing to the original 10.5 car as it gets..steel roof and qtrs, stock wheel base 2x3 main frame rails,stock firewall...the only thing that mine had done to it that the original 10.5 class guys didn't have back in the day was front struts which could be changed back pretty easy.

back in the late 90's a 5.0 or 5 teen could still win you a 10.5 race...not anymore.......there will still be 4.50's and 60's run this up coming memorial weekend....I am just hoping my car can win a few rounds..I got a good 60ft...gotta chop the tree down get out there quick and hope they cannot run me down in time...lol

by the way what do you have ?

No matter what rules you change / add a class (which usually means you are just dividing a class) if it's popular guys that do have the unlimited race budgets will get in it. Dividing classes is what's hurt mud racing so much. The more classes you have the fewer trucks you have in each class which means less payout, which means fewer trucks come back next month until there is not much left. I fully understand what you're trying to do and hope it works, but it seldom does for us.
Racing on any level in any motor sport is gonna have guys that have the money to ruin all the fun for us average folks. lol
Put a $20,000 buy out rule on the cars and that wil teach the rich folks from spending so much! lol
GOOD LUCK AT THE RACE BJ! Let us know how you do.

[wazup]

Bjuice, I have a 70 nova with a stock front end, it dose have wilwood brake setup and hubs. The rest of the car has 9" mw, 4 link, wish bone, anti roll, Koni coil overs 12 ponit adj. 2x3 frame all crommoly bars in side and was cert to 7.50 and now they will only cert to 8.50 untill i change some of the bars around cock pit. I have it cert to 8.50 and going to have change it at a cost of 1000.00 to 1500.00. The body has glass hood, doors, deck lid, front bumper, the rest of it is steal. Has the stock firewall with front and mid engine plates. The car is very well built and drives great for how old it is. The car is one of the first true 10.5 street cars built in orlando fla.

Rabbit, I agree but they need to make the playing feild even. There is some of us that like to race and not watch. I take my car to some races where i know i stand a chance and hope the other guy fouls or like bjuice said cut down the tree and make them chase me down. :lol:



Good luck Bjuice, Take one home for the poor boys

[BEAST477]

Good luck Brian. Let us know how it goes and what kind of car count you guys get.

I'm going out tomorrow night for some test passes and a gamblers race. Then back to the track on Saturday for our regular bracket stuff.
Hoping to improve on my 9.12@147 I ran a couple weeks ago.

[bjuice]

gettng her ready ..ordered my tires from Keith Szabo today !


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[mopar1968]

Man that is a nice car :!: :!: Good luck :!: :!:



Mark

[wazup]

Very nice. 8) She looks like she wood put a good # on the board. I have always like the older novas.

Bjuice, good luck, give them hell and keep in it the groove!


Robert Fla.

[lyleh]

looks good what will it run 6..50S

[bjuice]

looks good what will it run 6..50S

6.49

[curtisreed]

Hey Brian, maybe he meant 1/8 mile. :lol: :lol: :lol: Just kidding. I couldn't help myself.

Curtis

[bjuice]

Hey Brian, maybe he meant 1/8 mile. :lol: :lol: :lol: Just kidding. I couldn't help myself.

Curtis


hey Curtis who knows what this dude is speaking of...lol...

it will run whatever you want it to run just ask 482 ? LOL :D 8)

[482]

Hey Brian, maybe he meant 1/8 mile. :lol: :lol: :lol: Just kidding. I couldn't help myself.

Curtis


hey Curtis who knows what this dude is speaking of...lol...

it will run whatever you want it to run just ask 482 ? LOL :D 8)


:lol: Oh You read that!

I just said you could probably run behind it and push it to 6.50 :)

I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt so I deleted it. :wink:

[bjuice]

Hey Brian, maybe he meant 1/8 mile. :lol: :lol: :lol: Just kidding. I couldn't help myself.

Curtis


hey Curtis who knows what this dude is speaking of...lol...

it will run whatever you want it to run just ask 482 ? LOL :D 8)


:lol: Oh You read that!

I just said you could probably run behind it and push it to 6.50 :)

I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt so I deleted it. :wink:

you have a pm

[482]

8) :lol:

[curtisreed]

Had some teeth broken off the ring gear so replaced R&P, new bearings, new yoke. Picked up a high speed vibration. Got that fixed then had a needle and seat start acting up when I was testing. The fun never ends. Next points race June 5th.

Curtis

[BEAST477]

We had a Sat-Sun race this weekend. Saturday was $2,000 to win. Won first round then the rain came. So I'm still in that one when we make it up. Sunday was going into third round, tree started to come down went to get on the two step it about died. Finally revved up was dead late nearly ran him down. Went 9.68 on a 9.69. Don't know if he actually beat me to the stripe or if I lost on the breakout.

[bjuice]

oK Day one update.....one round of qualifying...4.81 @ 146mph 1.15 60ft.....

We came back in and checked the lap top and found out we had 5 more degree's in timing coming out then we should have...took it back out and ran an un-official 4.71 @150 with a 1.12 60 ft.

we have 2 more rounds of qualifying tommorrow...then race time...lookin to get a high 60 out of her.


track temp was 140 degree's...Hot,Hot,Hot...top official qualifier today was a 4.67.

so we in the Hunt...will keep you posted !

[curtisreed]

1.12 with a 140° track on 10.5s is getting it done. Good luck.

Curtis

[wazup]

Man sounds like the starting line is in good shape to put down a 1.12 60f but track temp that high would have me on edge a little. Sounds like the new tires are working too. 8)

Good luck let us know where you qualify.

Post some pictures.

[bjuice]

couple of pics...got a vid I will load later.


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[fla1976]

Nice times. Great looking Nova.

[482]

So, that would be better than 6.50
Right :?: :lol:

Well, lyleh there's your answer. :idea:

I know I would hate to see those Red Eyes coming up behind me, unless I was at the stripe. :shock:

[bjuice]

lol.... :shock: :roll:,,,bout 2 seconds off wasn't he....lol...

[fast75vega]

wtf......rained out again at NY international ..... never even got the car off the trailer.... we have not gotten one race in since we started apr 14.....:( gonna try some 1/8 mile action at dunn tire raceway sunday......... weather looks good :wink:

[curtisreed]

Points race tomorrow. Supposed to be 98°. :shock: :shock:

Curtis

[BEAST477]

Good luck tomorrow guys. Wow Curtis, 98* good thing you got a convertible. :lol:

[TheRabbit]

Finally made a few good passes yesterday although it was 98* and terrible racing conditions. Track was cut a little to deep and to wet for good et's but...
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/rabbit548/CopyofScannedImage.jpg




I'm usually a tenth to a tenth and a half faster on my 60' times and the same on the end (200' track). With the track being slow my reaction time was crappy too, but I haven't run on a tree in a while either.
This is still all motor. I did finally get all my nos stuff hooked up, but I have to get a new converter before I hit it.
I've got a new single speed transmission and it's letting the motor turn to 8,300 to 8,500 on every pass so I've gotta make a 4link adjustment or maybe even a gear change to get the rpm's back down a little. It NEVER ends does it?! lol
Good thing was we made 4 passes, nothing broke and brought home a little money. :D


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/rabbit548/Neeses-Tach.jpg

[curtisreed]

Well dangit' I went out second round. I'm -.002 on the tree run it through to a 9.816 on a 9.80, he is .216 and run's 10.55 on a 10.65. I guarantee you he wasn't holding a tenth.

99° today but it made it easy to dial. My car ran 9.783, 9.781, 9.80, 9.816. The track was breaking down a little from the heat. 60's were slowing.

Curtis

[fast75vega]

i made it too the final 6 and went out...... but damn it felt good just to get wheel time finally :wink:

[curtisreed]

i made it too the final 6 and went out...... but damn it felt good just to get wheel time finally :wink:

Good Job. :D :D

Curtis

[fast75vega]

i made it too the final 6 and went out...... but damn it felt good just to get wheel time finally :wink:

Good Job. :D :D

Curtis

thanks man...... i ran my number but cut a shit light.... the other guy ran his as well with a .528 light...... lol all i know is i didnt red light :wink:

[contagious]

Finished the new 540 This spring,made a few test passes and first race was in April.Second dail in pass the ring and pinion let go,took three or four weeks to put that back together and went to back the car out of the shop,no go.!! When the ring & pinion let go it took out the trans input shaft.Pulled the trans and went through it ,sent the converter back to PTC for a freshen up.
Went back to the track three weeks ago,made nine passes and got down to the last three cars,first full race in a year&half. Foot braking the car and got beat on the tree,my .015 to his .007.Good run ,and i was happy,put it in the money.!! 1/8 mile racing car is running 5.60s,went back two weekends ago first pass out of the trailer,the harmonic damper spit the guts out at the the stripe,(used innavator west damper)had clutches stuck in my brand new rad,and took out the trans cooler.Damn the luck.!!!!!32 year marriage is on the rocks ,but I'm going RACING in two weeks.!!!LOL

p.s. ran the car for five years and only changed the oil and plugs,never hurt a single part,go figure.?THAT'S RACING FOR YA.!!!!!!! :lol:

[contagious]

Sent the damper back to innavators west,turns out the 2-3 year out damper the racing buddy sold me was 20 years old.!!!Got the shaft from a racing buddy,but innavators stepped up and will sell me a new damper at a discount price.!!!How's that for service.!! :)

[bjuice]

Sent the damper back to innavators west,turns out the 2-3 year out damper the racing buddy sold me was 20 years old.!!!Got the shaft from a racing buddy,but innavators stepped up and will sell me a new damper at a discount price.!!!How's that for service.!! :)


was your 540 a step up in HP from what you had ?...how much does your car weigh ?

[contagious]

Yep,was a pump gas 509.car weighs 2450 with out me.Went from around 550-600 hp to around 750-850 hp.Finding the weak links with a little extra hp.!!!

[bjuice]

Yep,was a pump gas 509.car weighs 2450 with out me.Went from around 550-600 hp to around 750-850 hp.Finding the weak links with a little extra hp.!!!

lol...Right On ! 8)

[bjuice]

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/061920112131.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/061920112121.jpg

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/061920112041.jpg

[DirkaDirka]

Thats all you went Bjuice?? Wow thats slow :P :P :P


Just kidding man I cant wait to be going down the track. I just got my Stang in April finally lol. Now I have to build it.

[curtisreed]

Sometimes it just about the big W hanging there above the car. :D :D

Curtis

Two day race this weekend. Sunday is my birthday so a big ol' W would go just fine with cake. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[bjuice]

Thats all you went Bjuice?? Wow thats slow :P :P :P


Just kidding man I cant wait to be going down the track. I just got my Stang in April finally lol. Now I have to build it.

lol....I Gotta a Big sence of Humor Dirka...lol :D ...you know that !!!...these days My role on this Site has become crystal Clear as far as being a Mod... its much easier just being a Mod.... Plain and Simple...only way anyone is gonna get me fired up is throw off or bash the site and I will clip your Nutz plain and simple...other than scammer Chit....I am good to go with most anything else..

did I say I thought I was running 250mph. I could have sworn I was running 250 mph !....lol.....you do realize we are running the 1/8th Mile...my best MPH so far is 154 mph...what do you think it would run in 1/4 ?...just curious ? I do not know of a way to figure it out.

seriously..the older I get the worse the Heat is for me Down here and I can't take it like I use to...the track was 147 degrees....the best 60ft the car had all day was 1.12 it normally gets down around 1.10's....I swear my last pass was 250 mph...did i say that already...duuuuuuhuuuuu :roll: !!!!!

Glad your Home Dirka and Thanks for your Service....Curtis I know you are soo proud of your son and I am as well...may God stand by his side from here on out and bring him home for good ! also Be Safe Curtis on your Next Race...

[bjuice]

same race...went to the semi's...got a little tricky out of the Box...the photographer got it all.....



http://z3.invisionfree.com/Shadyside_Dragway/index.php?showtopic=17296

[fast75vega]

damn brian..... i wonder if you would still run that fast if the track wasnt down hill on a 8% grade....... lmao

[fla1976]

You forgot to mention the tailwind!!

[kbartley]

I havent been since back at the beginning of April. Dont know whats up with that bunch of BULLONEY.

Kris

[curtisreed]

Thanks Brian, he is home safe and sound for at least the next 6 months. My son-in-law just returned from Kuwait a week ago. He is a senior airman. We had them all home Monday night for a cookout and my baby son proposed to his girlfriend in front of everyone :D :D :D . It was a blessed evening for sure.

Those are some great pictures that photog got of your burnout. Looking at those shots with the front end off the ground I would think you would go at least 240. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Good luck on the build Dirka, that's half the fun to me. See y'all at the track.

Curtis

[DirkaDirka]

Thats all you went Bjuice?? Wow thats slow :P :P :P


Just kidding man I cant wait to be going down the track. I just got my Stang in April finally lol. Now I have to build it.

lol....I Gotta a Big sence of Humor Dirka...lol :D ...you know that !!!...these days My role on this Site has become crystal Clear as far as being a Mod... its much easier just being a Mod.... Plain and Simple...only way anyone is gonna get me fired up is throw off or bash the site and I will clip your Nutz plain and simple...other than scammer Chit....I am good to go with most anything else..

did I say I thought I was running 250mph. I could have sworn I was running 250 mph !....lol.....you do realize we are running the 1/8th Mile...my best MPH so far is 154 mph...what do you think it would run in 1/4 ?...just curious ? I do not know of a way to figure it out.

seriously..the older I get the worse the Heat is for me Down here and I can't take it like I use to...the track was 147 degrees....the best 60ft the car had all day was 1.12 it normally gets down around 1.10's....I swear my last pass was 250 mph...did i say that already...duuuuuuhuuuuu :roll: !!!!!

Glad your Home Dirka and Thanks for your Service....Curtis I know you are soo proud of your son and I am as well...may God stand by his side from here on out and bring him home for good ! also Be Safe Curtis on your Next Race...

Yeah I know you have the big sense of humor. thats hwy I couldnt resist saying that. LOL I also knew you were running the 1/8th mile. To scared to run the 1/4?? :P :P I was home for the month of April and now I am back in Afghanistan. Saving up that money to get that Stang going. I found a place to get the new cage and chassis redone and then I should be ready to get the motor and tranny built for it.

As for your time I seen someone that went 4.40 in the 1/8th and on the 1/4 he went a 6.60. He had the same setup on the 1/4 as he did on the 1/8th. that might give you an idea of how fast you can be in the 1/4.

[Harbone]

a rough calculation is to take your 1/8th mile time and multiply by 1.5
again thats just rough and it all depends on your setup and rear end gears. Brian I would say you are good for around 230-250mph in the 1/4 with the right gearing. NOW THATS FAST!!! :D

[bjuice]

a rough calculation is to take your 1/8th mile time and multiply by 1.5
again thats just rough and it all depends on your setup and rear end gears. Brian I would say you are good for around 230-250mph in the 1/4 with the right gearing. NOW THATS FAST!!! :D


I think my Nutz Just disappeared on that One....Gulp !

[fast75vega]

a rough calculation is to take your 1/8th mile time and multiply by 1.5
again thats just rough and it all depends on your setup and rear end gears. Brian I would say you are good for around 230-250mph in the 1/4 with the right gearing. NOW THATS FAST!!! :D

i tried 3 different calculators using the numbers he ran and they all said about the same..... mid 7's and around 170 mph ...... thats got to be a nice ride :)

[Harbone]

a rough calculation is to take your 1/8th mile time and multiply by 1.5
again thats just rough and it all depends on your setup and rear end gears. Brian I would say you are good for around 230-250mph in the 1/4 with the right gearing. NOW THATS FAST!!! :D


I think my Nutz Just disappeared on that One....Gulp !

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Harbone]

Of course that calculation doesnt apply to MPH, but just think if it was and ypu went 250mph!!!!!!
The fastest I ever went in the 1/8th was 108mph. I have had a motorcycle up to 148mph but I was much younger and my balls were a WHOLE lot larger!

[fast75vega]

Of course that calculation doesnt apply to MPH, but just think if it was and ypu went 250mph!!!!!!
The fastest I ever went in the 1/8th was 108mph. I have had a motorcycle up to 148mph but I was much younger and my balls were a WHOLE lot larger!

much younger with bigger balls huh.....lmao my street bike runs 10.85 in the 1/4 at 131mph..... its got more but im easing my way into the deep end......lol

[BEAST477]

Those are some damn nice #'s B. That 4.71 @ 150 works out to about 7.53 @ 186 in the 1/4. That would be impressive :!: 8)

[hammertime]

1/8th x 1.575 = 1/4

7.40@185 is what it'd run close to. very impressive :D

[Harbone]

Of course that calculation doesnt apply to MPH, but just think if it was and ypu went 250mph!!!!!!
The fastest I ever went in the 1/8th was 108mph. I have had a motorcycle up to 148mph but I was much younger and my balls were a WHOLE lot larger!

much younger with bigger balls huh.....lmao my street bike runs 10.85 in the 1/4 at 131mph..... its got more but im easing my way into the deep end......lol

It was about 25 years ago, when the Yamaha FJ1200 came out it was nasty fast. I weighed about 125 pounds soaking wet and that bike was just a frickin rocket. I think about some of the stupid crap I did back then and wonder how I made it this far!

[fast75vega]

Of course that calculation doesnt apply to MPH, but just think if it was and ypu went 250mph!!!!!!
The fastest I ever went in the 1/8th was 108mph. I have had a motorcycle up to 148mph but I was much younger and my balls were a WHOLE lot larger!

much younger with bigger balls huh.....lmao my street bike runs 10.85 in the 1/4 at 131mph..... its got more but im easing my way into the deep end......lol

It was about 25 years ago, when the Yamaha FJ1200 came out it was nasty fast. I weighed about 125 pounds soaking wet and that bike was just a frickin rocket. I think about some of the stupid crap I did back then and wonder how I made it this far!

my buddy still has his fj1200.... its a big ugly bike... but it is fast :wink:

[TheYellaBrick]

Was that the 3 cylinder one ? In high school a chum had a Yamy 3 cyl that I grabbed a hand ful on one time and it scared the c-r-a-p-o-l-a outa me but was that ever a ride !!!

[Harbone]

That may have been a 2 stroke "triple" as they were called, they were super fast bikes in their day!

[DirkaDirka]

I dont even know what you guys are talking about. I never heard of one of them there bikes at all.

[Harbone]

I dont even know what you guys are talking about. I never heard of one of them there bikes at all.

Hi Dirk!

Here is a pic of the FJ1200, this is a spitting image of the one I had.
http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/1986-fj1200.jpg

Here is a pic of a 'triple', these were 2 stroke street terrors till the EPA outlawed them..
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqN,!i0E2LTz+FBBBNk2lnLMF!~~_12.JPG

[fast75vega]

That may have been a 2 stroke "triple" as they were called, they were super fast bikes in their day!

yes they are...... :)

[curtisreed]

I dont even know what you guys are talking about. I never heard of one of them there bikes at all.

Hi Dirk!

Here is a pic of the FJ1200, this is a spitting image of the one I had.
http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/1986-fj1200.jpg

Here is a pic of a 'triple', these were 2 stroke street terrors till the EPA outlawed them..
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqN,!i0E2LTz+FBBBNk2lnLMF!~~_12.JPG

Chris, are you sure that bottom pic is a two stroke? The pipes don't have expansion chambers on them. I know the two stroke triple Kawasaki that my uncle had did have expansion chambers. Just wondering.

Curtis

[Harbone]

Curtis the earlier bikes really didnt have the chambered mufflers, I searched for some more pics of an RD350 and they all had those straight looking pipes. heres another one
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1974-yamaha-rd350-1.jpg
In 1984 I owned on of the last street legal 2 strokes made, it was a Yamaha RZ350, that little bike was wicked but ran out of juice at about 100mph. It came from the factory with expansion chambers. Sold it to buy the FJ in 1986 and my buddy I sold it to wiped it out 1 month later.
http://www.rd350lc.net/84_rz350_34_600.jpg

[TheRabbit]

The last bike I had was a 76 KZ900. I sold it (in 95) shortly after I got married. Man was I an idiot!

[bjuice]

thanks Hammer and Beast. I am kind of Partial to Nostaglia 10.5 BB nos cars having to weigh 2900lbs on 10.5 tires and my car is not a tube car but 2x3 chassis back half.

So far we have 10 pre entrys in the Next 10.5 Nostalgia Race held July 8th,9th and 10th..I figure we will end up with 12 or 13 in our heads up pro-tree class...its gonna be a night race so the cars will pick up a little should see some mid 50's to mid to high 60's across field..I am personally looking for a low 60...here is Our line up so far In Nostalgia 10.5 Outlaw Class..( no tube cars )

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role call pre-entry 10.5 Nostalgia Outlaw

Brian Mcswain- 1967 Nova BBC nos-
Todd Buckner- 1967 Camaro BBC nos
Walt & Stacy Mac- Blue Mustang BBF nos
Michael martin- Camaro BBC nos
Lennie Buff--Beretta bbc nos
Greg Chandler--Camaro bbc twin turbo
Mike Chandler--Camaro bbc nos
Chris Kearney--Trans Am bbc nos
Jason Black--Mustang--bbc nos
Jonathan Sanders-Mustang BBF nos ( Kryptonite )


Automatic promods are also running same night,,we got some Big names coming...they will be running from high 3.90's thru 4.20's..but weigh only 2100 lbs w/driver and Big tires....here is their line up.

Also I called Bobby OUT OF fLORIDA with the 10.5 all wheel drive BLOWN INJECTED truck and Invited him to this race..he called me back but I missed his call, somoene said he may be down right now on his engine

here is the pro-mod line up...i highlighted in Blue some names you may recall.

HERE IS A LIST OF PRO MOD RACERS THAT HAVE CONFIRMED THEY ARE COMING:

TOMMY MAUNEY
DANNY BLANKENSHIP
BRIAN NEAL
SAMBO PRICE
DARREN HOYLE
BRIAN MASON
TOM & WILL JOSEPH
SCOTT CANNON, JR
KENNY KNEECE
JACKIE ROBINSON
STACY HALL

[Harbone]

Brian thats some heavy hitters in the ProMods!! Did Bobby ever get his truck back together after banging it up earlier in the year?

http://s3.racingjunk.com/ui/8/34/22373348-984.jpg

[DirkaDirka]

http://www.rd350lc.net/84_rz350_34_600.jpg

Thats how my quad is colored. Yellow with the same black stickers :D

[curtisreed]

http://www.rd350lc.net/84_rz350_34_600.jpg

Thats how my quad is colored. Yellow with the same black stickers :D

Old school paint but I think it still looks good today. Reminds me of the Hannah, Glover days.

[DirkaDirka]

http://www.rd350lc.net/84_rz350_34_600.jpg

Thats how my quad is colored. Yellow with the same black stickers :D

Old school paint but I think it still looks good today. Reminds me of the Hannah, Glover days.

I love it. I had to get a helmet to match the quad. LOL

[Harbone]

That was the "Kenny Roberts Special Edition" version of that bike. They also made it in red white and blue.

[bjuice]

Brian thats some heavy hitters in the ProMods!! Did Bobby ever get his truck back together after banging it up earlier in the year?

http://s3.racingjunk.com/ui/8/34/22373348-984.jpg

your right Chris some Serious dudes gonna be there. If anyone is within 3 hour drive time it will be one hell-of- race weekend..I didn't realize Bobby had hurt the truck when I called him..he return my call on my cell but I was in the shop and it didn't pick up..I Met him and Lisa a couple years back at a Orsca Race at the "House of hook" lower state S.C..

here are a few pics of the Automatic pro-mod race last Month at Union County Dragway..Mike hill put this one on...I am personal Friends with Scotty Cannon SR been close friend for over 20 yrs.. . He ( Scotty SR) is Crew chiefing Scotty Jr's pro-mod ride..."Mod-zilla"..it was set up for 1/4 mile at this race and 1st time off the trailer it ran something like a 4.20...they got it down in the 4.0's at the end of the day....Here are a few other pics I took of some folks with my cell phone you guys might know...funny thing is we all live within 1 hour of each other...sort of Funny how that worked out...

Me and Scotty Cannon SR ( Chittin around)
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/052020110451.jpg

Scotty JR Automatic Promod- Scotty SR priming her.
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/052020110471.jpg

Tommy Mauney Tunning his own Camaro
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/052020110431.jpg

Mr Gene Fulton...Flew in on his Ultra Glide with a WWII fighter helmet.
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/052020110481.jpg


..

[TheYellaBrick]

http://www.rd350lc.net/84_rz350_34_600.jpg

Thats how my quad is colored. Yellow with the same black stickers :D

Old school paint but I think it still looks good today. Reminds me of the Hannah, Glover days.

You speaking of Bob Hannah ? He lives right here in lil ol' Nampa,Idaho !
Flies WWll fighter aircraft right over our house ! YUMMY !! What a sound !!

[curtisreed]

Yep, that's him.

[Harbone]

Brian thats pretty neat you know Sr! what happened to his mohawk?

[bjuice]

Brian thats pretty neat you know Sr! what happened to his mohawk?

oh yeah SR and I closed down the clubs a many nights back in the day. I stayed up in his cabin on the lake and would travel with him to Many match races week after week.....wow !!! some of this stuff I would have to tell you in person...lol....lots of woman,lots of crown royal, bar room brawls and of course racing.....As for the Mohawk it left with The mad professor sunglass gimmick ..

Scotty Sr is still very loyal to his friends that were with him at the begining...he made it big time but was always one of the Boys...i could call him for anything i needed and still can....remind me one day to tell you about his boat and we all get a wild hair to put the ONSAT promod motor in that fountain boat on a dare...whew you would get a real good kick i think.....lol

quann and Mitch Stott are my cousins who just happen to be the pro-mod world champion's in 1999 just before jr took the title in 2000....it was good tight knit fun...


thanks for allowing me to bring back those memories.....of course now I am a straight lace...just race...no booze, only one woman and of course christ now in my life...its all good they all except me how I am thats how you know you have true friends

that pic you see of me and SR are real with a lot of past between us...We been Buds a long time !!!

[DirkaDirka]

Brian thats some heavy hitters in the ProMods!! Did Bobby ever get his truck back together after banging it up earlier in the year?

http://s3.racingjunk.com/ui/8/34/22373348-984.jpg

your right Chris some Serious dudes gonna be there. If anyone is within 3 hour drive time it will be one hell-of- race weekend..I didn't realize Bobby had hurt the truck when I called him..he return my call on my cell but I was in the shop and it didn't pick up..I Met him and Lisa a couple years back at a Orsca Race at the "House of hook" lower state S.C..

Hopefully I will be meeting Bobby and Lisa within a year. Bobby is the one that is going to be building my engine for me when I get outta here for good.

[fast75vega]

Brian thats some heavy hitters in the ProMods!! Did Bobby ever get his truck back together after banging it up earlier in the year?

http://s3.racingjunk.com/ui/8/34/22373348-984.jpg

your right Chris some Serious dudes gonna be there. If anyone is within 3 hour drive time it will be one hell-of- race weekend..I didn't realize Bobby had hurt the truck when I called him..he return my call on my cell but I was in the shop and it didn't pick up..I Met him and Lisa a couple years back at a Orsca Race at the "House of hook" lower state S.C..

Hopefully I will be meeting Bobby and Lisa within a year. Bobby is the one that is going to be building my engine for me when I get outta here for good.

just work on getting youself and fellow members back here alive and in one piece ....... :)

[Harbone]

thats just way to cool Brian!!!

and yes Dirk, get your ass home!

[wazup]

Well started out the year braking trans and putting in spare trans and converter. Then testing and slowed down, to winning alittle gruge race and finding out that the converter was leaking from a weld spot. I went FTI and bought new trans and convert for some $$$$$, went to test again and it was so hot that it just blew the tires off. I had a chance on making some money on a gruge race but as hot as the track was (141`) and talking to the owner of the track on how fast the track went away we just loaded up and went home.
After all that was going threw the valves and found that i had a roller lifter going bad so now its down and at the machine shop and more $$$$$. :(

I am going to pull the rear and check it out knowing it might be the next thing. Im going to have a new car, i have replaced most of the other parts on the car at the first of the year all ready, tires, had the shocks rebuilt by koni, new springs, brakes, all new joints, hell everything it seems like. It looks like some of the races i was going to make in July are out as its going to be first of August hopefully when its done. I might give Bjuice a run for his money :P :lol:

We are also going to paint it while its down, its ten years old or more and time. Look out i am going to be hell on wheels with all the new parts, should make it threw the rest of the year when its done, have some good races coming up here in fla.

Good luck to all who are racing.

Robert Fla.

[curtisreed]

Made it down to 9 cars today. Got a small check. Day two tomorrow, hope to have a bigger check. Couldn't have been more tickled though even if it was the big check. Had a great day.

Curtis

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[BEAST477]

Made it down to 9 cars today. Got a small check. Day two tomorrow, hope to have a bigger check. Couldn't have been more tickled though even if it was the big check. Had a great day.

Curtis

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Good job Curtis. A little check is still better than no check isn't it :?:
8) 8)

[DirkaDirka]

Thanks guys. I will be coming home in 7-10 months. At that time I will have been out here for 3 1/2 years. Right now I am helping keep them Apaches up in the air so that they can support the guys on the ground.

[curtisreed]

Made it down to 9 cars today. Got a small check. Day two tomorrow, hope to have a bigger check. Couldn't have been more tickled though even if it was the big check. Had a great day.

Curtis

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Good job Curtis. A little check is still better than no check isn't it :?:
8) 8)

Beast you are right about that.

[TheYellaBrick]

Wanted to get my speed fix this weekend but couldn't put the dough together to go. Old Freezeout Hillclimb 2 day event. A tic under 2 miles pavement hillclimb takes over 5 minutes at legal speed limit, takes me 1:42 and change at racing velocity.
I'm cryin' bigtime......http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_5hD_VeOXM

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[bjuice]

Brian thats some heavy hitters in the ProMods!! Did Bobby ever get his truck back together after banging it up earlier in the year?

http://s3.racingjunk.com/ui/8/34/22373348-984.jpg

your right Chris some Serious dudes gonna be there. If anyone is within 3 hour drive time it will be one hell-of- race weekend..I didn't realize Bobby had hurt the truck when I called him..he return my call on my cell but I was in the shop and it didn't pick up..I Met him and Lisa a couple years back at a Orsca Race at the "House of hook" lower state S.C..

Hopefully I will be meeting Bobby and Lisa within a year. Bobby is the one that is going to be building my engine for me when I get outta here for good.


Tell ya What I would give Scott Duggins ( Par ) a call if I were you if I had 12k to 15k to spend on an engine up front...I know he just took in a 632ci Big chief engine on a trade from My cousin...all top of line parts..sheet metal intake..etc...you can probably get that Bad boy for $12,000 to $14,000 or so.....its a 35k engine to build up front..

Now if ya Wanting to go small block...I got the perfect BULLET PROOF rotating assembly for you..I mean Bullet proof !!!...good for 300hp up thru 3,500 hp ( probably More). with no issues.........all brand new except crank and it has minimum run time....
I will sell to you for $2700.00 and its over $7,500 worth of rotating Assembly...its for the Heavy Hitters...

here are the parts-- all this was purchased from Scott Duggins ( Par racing Engines)..All New except Crank and its almost New.
1- Sonny Byrant ( Billet) crank shaft...with Big block Snout Cost Over $4,000 New. ( pic attached)
2- New Billet Lent Rods with Bearings and Carr (SPS-A-21) Rod Bolts..Price These Rods and Bolts...close to $500 just for Rod Bolts...$2,000 for the Rods
3- Branch New SRP forged Pistons and Rings $800.00 PLus--- ( New )

$2700 your Price...add $100 for shipping and its $2800 shipped to you..I will include Insurance....You cannot beat the Price for this Quality Parts....1ST and Last (rotating Assembly) parts you will ever Need..

here is the Thing :
Just remember if you try and go the cheaper route and SAVE $500 you still gonna pay $2,000 to $2,200 in a Much cheaper set of ( Rotating Assembly) parts that will only hold up to a fraction of the Hp and Abuse these parts I have for sale can take....and in time you will most liklely have to replace the cheaper parts 1 or 2 times while the Parts I am selling will be there from now on..

Get these parts Now and leave them sitting in your garage until you are ready for the other stuff...you will kick yourself if you don't...Doesn't make any sense for anyone to let $500 or $600 stand in your way from having a top of the line engine that will pay for itself over and over again.


Now if you want a turn Key SBC 406ci...right now its a Pump gas engine...built by clements Racing Spartanburg S.C. and dynoed 465hp and about the same Torque...only 75 to 100 passes ( All by me and the wife )....you can change the cam shaft in it and angle mill the heads to up the compression and get 550 to 600hp out of her real easy...I had this engine built for my wife several years ago and didn't want it too wild...It has a real small cam in it (520 lift) but very,very responsive..I have dyno sheets on it

$5,000 on this engine and you can pick up in person Or I will ship for the cost of the Shipping only...I will do all the package work for FREE..RLS freight liners is the way to go..we crate it up and they will deliver to your door step for a reasonable cost.Engine is Still in the car (69 camaro )...Stock 400 crank and Block, I know its steel rods but cannot remember if Carrillo or some other type but they are steel I will guarantree that. Dart Iron Eagle heads with steam holes drilled 215 runners 2.05 valves...aluminum forged pistons also had them thermal coated just for extra protection for little cost back when it was assembled.
Vic jr intake, holley 750 cfm..( off the shelf) no work done to it, still has Horn..you can find another 20/25 hp going with a more trick Carb..Msd Billet distibuter...starter ...turn Key ready to go..

http://clementsraceengines.com/

you cannot go wrong with either package I am offering you..

just keep in mind...cause I know you are sort of New at this...if you go building a motor new from the start...you gonna have a Good bit of money in it using lower to Mid-level parts.

Keep in mind the rotating parts I am offering is PRO-PARTS....the 406ci Engine I am offering you would cost you over $12k to build ( with add-ons)..depending what type parts you use..and this is not inlcuding the carb,water pump,starter,wires etc..normally engines are priced without this stuff....add an extra $1200 to $1500 to anyone's engines that qoute you a price to Build for the carb,starter, distributer,water pump..depending what you go with

this engine of mine I am offering you is 100% turnkey...

I know I posted this in the open and normally would PM this But I wanted others to see what I have and would make them the same Deal.

Chris ( Bowtie454) Purchased a personal 406ci engine from me 5 or so yrs ago and he had a great time with the engine....


let me know...or if anyone else wants in let me know..

here are the Pics.

Sonny Bryant Billet Crank with Big Block Snout.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/08220913261.jpg

Top side of Crank with Sonny Billet stamp.

http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/08220913251.jpg

Side of Srp Piston..Used for Engine Mock up Only.
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/08220923231.jpg

Top of SRP Piston.
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/0822092322a1.jpg


Billet Lent Rod and Piston with Part #
http://i391.photobucket.com/albums/oo354/brianmcswain1/08220923221.jpg

[DirkaDirka]

Brian thats some heavy hitters in the ProMods!! Did Bobby ever get his truck back together after banging it up earlier in the year?

http://s3.racingjunk.com/ui/8/34/22373348-984.jpg

your right Chris some Serious dudes gonna be there. If anyone is within 3 hour drive time it will be one hell-of- race weekend..I didn't realize Bobby had hurt the truck when I called him..he return my call on my cell but I was in the shop and it didn't pick up..I Met him and Lisa a couple years back at a Orsca Race at the "House of hook" lower state S.C..

Hopefully I will be meeting Bobby and Lisa within a year. Bobby is the one that is going to be building my engine for me when I get outta here for good.


Tell ya What I would give Scott Duggins ( Par ) a call if I were you if I had 12k to 15k to spend on an engine up front...I know he just took in a 632ci Big chief engine on a trade from My cousin...all top of line parts..sheet metal intake..etc...you can probably get that Bad boy for $12,000 to $14,000 or so.....its a 35k engine to build up front..

Now if ya Wanting to go small block...I got the perfect BULLET PROOF rotating assembly for you..I mean Bullet proof !!!...good for 300hp up thru 3,500 hp ( probably More). with no issues.........all brand new except crank and it has minimum run time....
I will sell to you for $2700.00 and its over $7,500 worth of rotating Assembly...its for the Heavy Hitters...

here are the parts-- all this was purchased from Scott Duggins ( Par racing Engines)..All New except Crank and its almost New.
1- Sonny Byrant ( Billet) crank shaft...with Big block Snout Cost Over $4,000 New. ( pic attached)
2- New Billet Lent Rods with Bearings and Carr (SPS-A-21) Rod Bolts..Price These Rods and Bolts...close to $500 just for Rod Bolts...$2,000 for the Rods
3- Branch New SRP forged Pistons and Rings $800.00 PLus--- ( New )

$2700 your Price...add $100 for shipping and its $2800 shipped to you..I will include Insurance....You cannot beat the Price for this Quality Parts....1ST and Last (rotating Assembly) parts you will ever Need..

here is the Thing :
Just remember if you try and go the cheaper route and SAVE $500 you still gonna pay $2,000 to $2,200 in a Much cheaper set of ( Rotating Assembly) parts that will only hold up to a fraction of the Hp and Abuse these parts I have for sale can take....and in time you will most liklely have to replace the cheaper parts 1 or 2 times while the Parts I am selling will be there from now on..

Get these parts Now and leave them sitting in your garage until you are ready for the other stuff...you will kick yourself if you don't...Doesn't make any sense for anyone to let $500 or $600 stand in your way from having a top of the line engine that will pay for itself over and over again.


Now if you want a turn Key SBC 406ci...right now its a Pump gas engine...built by clements Racing Spartanburg S.C. and dynoed 465hp and about the same Torque...only 75 to 100 passes ( All by me and the wife )....you can change the cam shaft in it and angle mill the heads to up the compression and get 550 to 600hp out of her real easy...I had this engine built for my wife several years ago and didn't want it too wild...It has a real small cam in it (520 lift) but very,very responsive..I have dyno sheets on it

$5,000 on this engine and you can pick up in person Or I will ship for the cost of the Shipping only...I will do all the package work for FREE..RLS freight liners is the way to go..we crate it up and they will deliver to your door step for a reasonable cost.Engine is Still in the car (69 camaro )...Stock 400 crank and Block, I know its steel rods but cannot remember if Carrillo or some other type but they are steel I will guarantree that. Dart Iron Eagle heads with steam holes drilled 215 runners 2.05 valves...aluminum forged pistons also had them thermal coated just for extra protection for little cost back when it was assembled.
Vic jr intake, holley 750 cfm..( off the shelf) no work done to it, still has Horn..you can find another 20/25 hp going with a more trick Carb..Msd Billet distibuter...starter ...turn Key ready to go..

http://clementsraceengines.com/

you cannot go wrong with either package I am offering you..

just keep in mind...cause I know you are sort of New at this...if you go building a motor new from the start...you gonna have a Good bit of money in it using lower to Mid-level parts.

Keep in mind the rotating parts I am offering is PRO-PARTS....the 406ci Engine I am offering you would cost you over $12k to build ( with add-ons)..depending what type parts you use..and this is not inlcuding the carb,water pump,starter,wires etc..normally engines are priced without this stuff....add an extra $1200 to $1500 to anyone's engines that qoute you a price to Build for the carb,starter, distributer,water pump..depending what you go with

this engine of mine I am offering you is 100% turnkey...

I know I posted this in the open and normally would PM this But I wanted others to see what I have and would make them the same Deal.

Chris ( Bowtie454) Purchased a personal 406ci engine from me 5 or so yrs ago and he had a great time with the engine....


let me know...or if anyone else wants in let me know..

Hey Brian I am going to be getting the motor after I get outta here. Yes I will be throwing 15,000 - 20,000 at it all at once only getting the best parts to put inside it. I talked it over with Bobby already and he knows what I am looking for.

In case I havent mentioned it on here the ride is going to be around a 506 with twin 90mm turbos. NO NITROUS!!! :P It will be all motor for right now. Maybe sometime in the future I MIGHT put Nitrous in it but not sure yet.

Thanks for the great offer but right now I am gonna have to pass on it. With me not being in the states I wouldnt be able to sleep at night cuz I would be wondering if someone stole or the soon to be ex sold it.

[curtisreed]

Made 5 more round Sunday, got another small check. It's fun going rounds. Makes the 100° heat a little more tolerable.

Curtis

[contagious]

Thats a sweet ride ya got Bjuice,love those chevy two's,how many cube's under the hood.Are you spraying it ?,because that is a SICK et in the 1/8.!!!!! Getting done.




did I say I thought I was running 250mph. I could have sworn I was running 250 mph !....lol.....you do realize we are running the 1/8th Mile...my best MPH so far is 154 mph...what do you think it would run in 1/4 ?...just curious ? I do not know of a way to figure it out.

[bjuice]

Thats a sweet ride ya got Bjuice,love those chevy two's,how many cube's under the hood.Are you spraying it ?,because that is a SICK et in the 1/8.!!!!! Getting done.




did I say I thought I was running 250mph. I could have sworn I was running 250 mph !....lol.....you do realize we are running the 1/8th Mile...my best MPH so far is 154 mph...what do you think it would run in 1/4 ?...just curious ? I do not know of a way to figure it out.





Thats Cool Dirka...I understand...its all paid for and I will use in future..will go pro-charger or turbo set up for street with rotating assemby for 69 camaro.


Awesome Curtis...keep us posted...also post up some Pics..


Yes contagious is an all Nos motor...Bigh Chief 632ci...running a very tight special built NOS converter and a 360 gear with a 33 inch tall 10.5 tire...
hitting it with 28/32 spread on 1st hit ( around 260 hp shot)..700 hundredths out bringing in 30/34 spread ( around 320 hp shot)...starting with 31 degrees timing and bringing out a total of 13 degrees...so yes hitting it with close to 600 Shot of NOS total..... :shock: we also use the gear retard to ramp timing in and out (normally between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm) depending on how the track is...its a lap top digital game this day and time..
we also weigh right at 3,000 lbs with 10 inch tires....as you can see I run a very high gear..with the large shot of NOS its what it calls for.....you could not put a 4.30 or 4.56 gear in it hitting this much Nos...It would be way too Violent..

[contagious]

That's a really nice set up,your right playing with that much giggle gas,the lap top set up is the only way to go.!!! Nice hot rod.!!!!!A lot of friends run real street or grudge race also run 3.90 gear with 300 to 400 shot.

[shawnp]

So frustrated with rain and schedules at this point that I listed the dragster and the spare motor for sale. Going to focus on trying to put together the new car and motor combo for 2012.

[bbchevy]

This has BEEN the WORST Year I have ever had!
Been to the Track 6 Times,and Dont have 1 Run in Competion Yet.
I have ran Alcohol for 35+Yrs,going to a Gas Dominator to TRY and get the Car down the Track?
Well if the Brown Truck runs all week it will be Close?
Hope The Rest of you Guys are doing Better than I........!
Later
G :?

[contagious]

Headed out to the track for the day,97, with the humidity around 80-90%.Going to have a blast with friends and family in spite of the heat,need to get a fix for this NEED FOR SPEED.! :lol: Hope everybody has a great fourth and be safe and hug your kids.!!!!!!

[bbchevy]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO~HOOOOOOOOOO!~~HAPPY 4th of JULY!
Things FINALLY came together,got the BIG Injector sorted out,on my Last time run Sat.,was A Forsure Fuel ISSUE!
Went from a 7.14 on the sec.T/Run to a 5.80!
Took the Win in the BOX Class on Sat.Ngt.Best Run 5.73~119.8.Made a small adj.on the B/Valve and gave her 5 more on the Main Sunday,Went RUNNER-Up in the Box class Sunday.Was DOUBLE ) Lights Both Days,had a .101 in the Final,just CANT Figure out WHERE that came from.........?Anyway,Car picked up again,went FASTER Every Rd.Dialed a 5.65 in the Final on Sunday ngt.,went 5.648,needless to say,the Light Hurt,but also Broke out@!
What a WEEKEND,went from the OUTHOUSE to the PENTHOUSE in a 24hr period!
Still cant figure out the Picture thing...........?
They have a Picture of the Camaro on the website.
northermichigandragway.com
Later
G :D

[fla1976]

Is this the right Camaro?


http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7518/67camaro.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/67camaro.png/)

[482]

Dang good weekend Greg !!

It's all good when the efforts pay off 8)

[BEAST477]

Finally stayed away from the buy-back window. :o Didn't go very far but it's a start. Now just get ready for next weekend.

[curtisreed]

Great Job Greg. :D :D

Good job Beast, keep the momentum going. It's fun going rounds.

Curtis

[482]

Finally stayed away from the buy-back window. :o Didn't go very far but it's a start. Now just get ready for next weekend.

Buy-Back window BADDDD !! :evil:
Good going.

[bbchevy]

Is this the right Camaro?


http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/7518/67camaro.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/67camaro.png/)

Nope?
Mine is Blue with the Big & Ulgy Injector,should be a pict.in the Group shots.Actally its there in the Picts of the july 2nd thru 4th.
Posting on my Wifes Laptop,This Sucks!!!
But THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Later G :D

[fla1976]

This one??


http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7958/sundaysfun.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/sundaysfun.png/)

[hammertime]

Spent my weekend at Mid Michigan Motorplex (Stanton) always a great weekend there. Ledfords run a good program. My car was deadly as they come and made a pile of passes (26) this weekend got a few bucks.
Made a lot of changes on the car to figure out a few things.


http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa306/Dragster387b/268391_241195342573309_100000485356204_1023180_705 5227_n.jpg

[TheRabbit]

26 passes :shock: That's half (or more) of a season for me.
I'm at 52 or 53 over the last year and a half.

[TheYellaBrick]

Spent my weekend at Mid Michigan Motorplex (Stanton) always a great weekend there. Ledfords run a good program. My car was deadly as they come and made a pile of passes (26) this weekend got a few bucks.
Made a lot of changes on the car to figure out a few things.

MAN ! Did ever turn that hot rod off the whole time ?!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: :D :D :D :D :D :D

[curtisreed]

David, that sounds like a pretty good weekend. Keep it going.

Curtis

[Scooterz]

Hamma:

I would say that is a pretty good weekend. Nothing broken, lots of action, tuning results that can be measured, & money to boot!!! Dang... good looking dragster too brutha.

[bbchevy]

This one??


http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7958/sundaysfun.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/sundaysfun.png/)
Sorry,
Buts its in the 2011 July 2nd and 3rd @ NMD.
67 Camaro Med Blue w/Big and Ugly Injector,no Hood.Got Eric Johnson in the Other lane,Mid-West Dyno Daytona.
THANKS fot Trying Though...........!
Later
G :D

[fla1976]

Got it....
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/6962/nmd1.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/811/nmd1.png/)

[bbchevy]

Yep thats It!
Now that I got the Fuel System figured out,maybe I can Install the 2-Missing Eyes and the New Grill..........?Amazing how the little things have to wait,when the Car wont go down the Track..........!
THANKS,Again!
Later
G :D

[hammertime]

thanks guys :) You'd all be amazed as to what my log book looked like all weekend. I wanted to change converters so I stuck another one in it sunday night and ran it on monday it went identical et's as the old did though. Split times from 60 to 330 6 runs was 2.033 until I lost at 9 cars it slowed up to 2.046.

[fast75vega]

well... enjoyed a great day of racing sat. didnt get done till almost midnight ... we had bike/sled class...9.90 index class... pro rod class....box/no box class.... gasser class.....east coast impala shoot out class.... junior drags.... whew there was alot of racing

i went out first round and had to take that drive of shame to the buy back lane..... and then got straight tree'ed ...... :oops:

my brother made the semi for no box and red lit :cry: and my brother-in-law made the quarter finals and broke out.... but we all had a blast :D

[BEAST477]

Well finally went some rounds last night. Started with 70-80 cars, made it down to 6. Big improvement and a little money to boot. 8)

[curtisreed]

Good job Beast.

I got my first win last night at Tulsa's Night of Fire race. :D :D :D :D :D Cool having a few thousand people to watch you when you're going rounds. Didn't get home until 2:30am, so it was a long night.

Curtis

Oh, I also had my first perfect light in the fourth round. It's funny how fast you catch someone when your .000 and he is .110 LOL.

[wrightway]

Well finally went some rounds last night. Started with 70-80 cars, made it down to 6. Big improvement and a little money to boot. 8)
You are also the top point’s earner of the night! 8)

[482]

Got to love them perfect lights Curtis ! 8)
Way to go!

A few years ago I made the triple o club and the dead on club
in the same night ! Must have sat on a four leaf clover :roll:
Makes ya realize how close you came to losing though, but that's racing.

Good going again Beast :D

[wazup]

Its great to here everyone is having fun and making a few dollars. I hope to be up and running at the end of the month.

I have run the night of fire and had a blast doing it with my friends and family. Its one of the toughest quick 32 feilds, it seems like all the heavy hitters come out. The only thing i dont like is we always run after the jets and the track is pretty slippery so i wait and pull in late to the staging lanes.

Well good luck to eveyone. Just got to love this thread and the guys and there cars and stories. :)

Robert Fla.

[bjuice]

Good job Beast.

I got my first win last night at Tulsa's Night of Fire race. :D :D :D :D :D Cool having a few thousand people to watch you when you're going rounds. Didn't get home until 2:30am, so it was a long night.

Curtis

Oh, I also had my first perfect light in the fourth round. It's funny how fast you catch someone when your .000 and he is .110 LOL.

whhoooo hoooo...Big High Five !!!!!! smoke it Curt

[bjuice]

Good job Beast.

I got my first win last night at Tulsa's Night of Fire race. :D :D :D :D :D Cool having a few thousand people to watch you when you're going rounds. Didn't get home until 2:30am, so it was a long night.

Curtis

Oh, I also had my first perfect light in the fourth round. It's funny how fast you catch someone when your .000 and he is .110 LOL.

whhoooo hoooo...Big High Five !!!!!! smoke it Curt...enjoy it guys summer is coming to a quick end will be fall next thing you know...not too much change in racing here but you guys up north takes a beaten... :roll:

[contagious]

Way to go boy's!!!!!,I felt like I was skipping school last nite.Went next door to the round track to watch the winged outlaw sprint cars run on a half mile paved oval.WOW.!!!! Top sprint car was making laps in 14.6 seconds avg. speed of 124mph,there's enough bank in the track that they never lift.!! Took the wife and daughter,we had a blast,had to drive within 20 feet of the staging lanes of the drag strip to get there,all my bud's were hollering at me to get over there.!!LOL Both tracks are side by side. :D

[hammertime]

Great job guys !!

[curtisreed]

Thanks Brian. I'm not ready for summer to come to an end but after racing in 105° Saturday I am ready for it to back down just a little. :shock: :shock: Don't see an end in sight right now either.

Curtis

[bbchevy]

Well finally went some rounds last night. Started with 70-80 cars, made it down to 6. Big improvement and a little money to boot. 8)
BEAST,
Glad to Hear you Got things going the RITE Direction.......!
Nothing like some Rds.to make the Bad go AWAY.
If Your NOT Racing @ Martin the Last weekend of this month,29th and 30th.Come on up for MOPARS Against the WORLD.
5000.00 to Win on Sat.and 1500.00 on Friday.
HOPE to see Ya.............?
Later
G 8)

[bbchevy]

Well Another Weekend in the BOOKS!
Went R/Up on Friday Nght.We run Index Classes w/6.00 being the Fastest Class,so I had to do some Fancy Footwork to slow the Car down 4 tenths.Went 6.002 in the Final and LOST..........!Pro-Tree and had .101 light,the Car that won had a .074,so it was a CLOSE Race!
Developed a Trans Problem in Time Trails Sat......????The Glide will Shift into HIGH gear w/the Shifter and Linkeage,but the Trans does Not go into High until it DELAYS about 2 to 4 seconds.....?This i have NEVER Ran into,the Oil is Bright Red but has a Burned SMELL?Something Gone WRONG,I'll get iyt out Later,its 100* here Today,WOW!
Later
G 8)

[contagious]

Rain all weekend here,played in the shop and watched it rain. :cry:

[curtisreed]

Wow, penthouse to the outhouse. :lol: :lol: :lol: Second round duck this weekend. 105° when we started racing Saturday night. Still better than a good day at work.

Curtis

[shybx1969]

Im done for the year... :( And im justa little puke in the high 12s...ran outta dough...

[BEAST477]

Running at the Nitro Jam in Martin, MI this weekend. Was chosen for editors choice award yesterday, getting pictures and a plaque this morning, and will be in DRM magazine. :shock: 8)

[itsabird]

Good deal, and congrat's beast.

[MEMRACING62]

Congrats Mike !! :D

[wazup]

Very nice Beast. Good luck.

I am still waiting on my lifters to get back from isky and will be back up and running. :) I will pretty much have all new stuff in her this time so hopefully all my problems will be over. :D

[482]

WAY COOL BEAST !!! 8) :D

[BEAST477]

Thanks guys. Finally got to race today. Sat under canopies all day yesterday and watched it rain.
Not a real good day racing though, found a bad coil wire and replaced it before first round but didn't fix my problem. :? These electrical gremlins are driving me nuts. :evil:

[wazup]

I have a freind that has a 7s ride, the car ran fine before he had it painted and ran into all kinds of elc problems. I geuss the paint job and over spray on some of the wires had something to do with it. He ended up rewiring the car and all his problems were gone. He dosent know way other than maybe static electricity. Sounds carzy but it worked.

[hammertime]

Thanks guys. Finally got to race today. Sat under canopies all day yesterday and watched it rain.
Not a real good day racing though, found a bad coil wire and replaced it before first round but didn't fix my problem. :? These electrical gremlins are driving me nuts. :evil:

Congrats on the award .. I may know a guy who works on electrical gremlins in race cars often :wink: If ya need some help give me a ring :)

[hammertime]

Finally getting my stuff sorted out, took me a few weeks but its clicking now. Made my best run to date a few weeks ago. 598 APD BBC, and FTI Converter was a major help.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa306/Dragster387b/223094_254127827946727_100000485356204_1079817_674 4310_n.jpg

[TheYellaBrick]

Re; Electrical Gremlins.
During the painting process, static electricity can build up. Solution is to ground the chassis during the actual paint application.

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[wazup]

Re; Electrical Gremlins.
During the painting process, static electricity can build up. Solution is to ground the chassis during the actual paint application.

----------

I geuss you learn things as they come. Who would have thought that a paint job would have played havoc on the elc.

I am going to paint my car and you better beleive it will be grounded and all the wires disconnected from the electroncs.

[DirkaDirka]

Re; Electrical Gremlins.
During the painting process, static electricity can build up. Solution is to ground the chassis during the actual paint application.

----------

I geuss you learn things as they come. Who would have thought that a paint job would have played havoc on the elc.

I am going to paint my car and you better beleive it will be grounded and all the wires disconnected from the electroncs.

Yeah the only thing you got to do is run a chain from your rear axle to the ground. All it has to do is just sit on top of the ground to be grounded. I have used this technique every time I paint a car. It also helps to keep the lint and stuff from coming off of your clothes and onto your paintjob.

[TheYellaBrick]

Dennis, good to see ya still around ! How ya been ?

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[bbchevy]

Running at the Nitro Jam in Martin, MI this weekend. Was chosen for editors choice award yesterday, getting pictures and a plaque this morning, and will be in DRM magazine. :shock: 8)

MIKE,
Thats AWESOME,.....!

Later
G 8)

[DirkaDirka]

Dennis, good to see ya still around ! How ya been ?

-----------------

Been doing good. I am currently nursing a cut right thumb that just had 3 stitches taken out today. Started getting infected so glad I went back in before it got too bad. Trying to figure out what to do with the car still. Cant think of a paintjob yet. All I know is that it is more than likely going to be Candy Apple Green with Purple, Blue, and Black also.

[bjuice]

Finally getting my stuff sorted out, took me a few weeks but its clicking now. Made my best run to date a few weeks ago. 598 APD BBC, and FTI Converter was a major help.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa306/Dragster387b/223094_254127827946727_100000485356204_1079817_674 4310_n.jpg


APD IS 1ST CLASS...BEST I EVER OWNED !!!!!!!!!
Gonna get the two on my car re-done over the winter with APD

[hammertime]

Bjuice, wait until you try their new carbs, the old were awesome the new style are just flat nasty ! very fast and consistent.

[bbchevy]

David,
I SURE Hope So,....?My 1150 is in the Box and should be there in the AM?So,I sure Hope thats TRUE,!
Later
G 8)

[hammertime]

David,
I SURE Hope So,....?My 1150 is in the Box and should be there in the AM?So,I sure Hope thats TRUE,!
Later
G 8)

When they keep up with a terminator you know they kick ass :D

[BEAST477]

Thanks guys. Finally got to race today. Sat under canopies all day yesterday and watched it rain.
Not a real good day racing though, found a bad coil wire and replaced it before first round but didn't fix my problem. :? These electrical gremlins are driving me nuts. :evil:

Congrats on the award .. I may know a guy who works on electrical gremlins in race cars often :wink: If ya need some help give me a ring :)

Thanks David, I got one more thing I'm going to try. Hopefully tomorrow and some T&T before Saturday. I'll let you know what I find.

[contagious]

Went last night for the first time in a couple of months,had a blast.!! The car was on kill with the last tune I put on it,ran 5.613 two rounds in a row,then on the third pass went 5.616.TOO bad the diver wasn't better tuned,got beat on the tree,.084 won't get ya rounds.!!!! Still had a blast. 8)

[olds48]

I run a heads up street class that only runs once a month.I have been #1 qualifier every race but one,#3 qual on that one.Usually about a 20 car field.Still can't go rounds :( Not even to the semi finals :lol:

[curtisreed]

Won my second race of the year last night. It's been a good year so far. Should get me in the top five in points.

Curtis

[BEAST477]

Finally got the "Gremlins" sorted out of the car this past week :) . Ran some decent numbers, need to work on the tree now. :oops:

[curtisreed]

Glad you got things lined out Beast. What kind of numbers did it run?

Curtis

[bbchevy]

Not a Good WEEKEND Here,..............!
Cars been Slowing down,.?Well Looks like the Converter came apart and Took the Trans Too?Was going to send it back to COAN,but was thinking about MARCO Abruzzi~Thoughts?
The Trans Pan is Loaded w./Steel,something that resembles a wire Clip and LOTS of Chips and particals?
Seems My Trans Guy is MIA?
O'Well,anyone got a Suggestion?The Name Tim Trusty was mentioned?
Think Hes just North of Muskegon,anyone?
THANKS!
G :?

[BEAST477]

Glad you got things lined out Beast. What kind of numbers did it run?

Curtis

Well my time runs were 9.33 and 9.34. So first round we dial a 9.33, well I'm late on the tree but catch him at the stripe only to break out by .04. He breaks out by .03 :roll: . So to the buy back window I go. Dial 9.28 cut a decent light .019 dump at the stripe scrub 7mph and go 9.32. Next round I dial down to a 9.26 and run a 9.264 and lose :( oh yeah had a .134 light. :shock: Had a carb issue but things are coming around.

[wazup]

bb, Call Greg at FTI and you will find the BEST customer service around. I bought a trans and convertor from them. I have run a few passes on the trans and its all SFI and a 1800hp trans. I have not had chance to try the convertor yet as my motor is still down. I have heard nothing but good things about them and picked up my trans in person and everyone was very friend

Hope to be up and running in the next week or so as my lifters wiil be here tomorrow form Crower.

[zipper06]

Not a Good WEEKEND Here,..............!
Cars been Slowing down,.?Well Looks like the Converter came apart and Took the Trans Too?Was going to send it back to COAN,but was thinking about MARCO Abruzzi~Thoughts?
The Trans Pan is Loaded w./Steel,something that resembles a wire Clip and LOTS of Chips and particals?
Seems My Trans Guy is MIA?
O'Well,anyone got a Suggestion?The Name Tim Trusty was mentioned?
Think Hes just North of Muskegon,anyone?
THANKS!
G :?

PTC, Kenny Ford, Mussle Shoals Ala.been running his stuff for 10 yrs. and most of the guys i know here in La. and Ms. are running his converters. He's not only hands on but a fellow racer. In fact he was the national champion in the 7.00 class in 2010 runing on a protree. Tell him that John Allen sent you and he's probably only charge you a $100.00 extra :lol: , that's what he told one customer that i sent him, just for mentioning my name. Ofcourse he was just kidding, we're good friends for yrs. and i will guarentee he will stand behind anything he builds at his cost less shipping.

Zip.

[bbchevy]

Not a Good WEEKEND Here,..............!
Cars been Slowing down,.?Well Looks like the Converter came apart and Took the Trans Too?Was going to send it back to COAN,but was thinking about MARCO Abruzzi~Thoughts?
The Trans Pan is Loaded w./Steel,something that resembles a wire Clip and LOTS of Chips and particals?
Seems My Trans Guy is MIA?
O'Well,anyone got a Suggestion?The Name Tim Trusty was mentioned?
Think Hes just North of Muskegon,anyone?
THANKS!
G :?

PTC, Kenny Ford, Mussle Shoals Ala.been running his stuff for 10 yrs. and most of the guys i know here in La. and Ms. are running his converters. He's not only hands on but a fellow racer. In fact he was the national champion in the 7.00 class in 2010 runing on a protree. Tell him that John Allen sent you and he's probably only charge you a $100.00 extra :lol: , that's what he told one customer that i sent him, just for mentioning my name. Ofcourse he was just kidding, we're good friends for yrs. and i will guarentee he will stand behind anything he builds at his cost less shipping.

Zip.
Zip,
I'm going to call Kenny,the fellow here Locally w/the T/D that I help out,uses Him.
Also heard the FTI Name,and THanks!
I will make a decision by the 1st of the week?
THANKS,Again!
G 8)

[TheRabbit]

Greg at FTI and also Alan Pope is a great guy to deal with. Both out of FL.

[BEAST477]

Ran our last points race last night. Made it to twelve cars left, broke out :x , went a 9.19 on a 9.22 dial. Didn't get on the brakes enough. :shock: Well al least I finally got the car sorted out so maybe next year will be better.

[hammertime]

Ran our last points race last night. Made it to twelve cars left, broke out :x , went a 9.19 on a 9.22 dial. Didn't get on the brakes enough. :shock: Well al least I finally got the car sorted out so maybe next year will be better.

Glad you got it sorted out, I'll give ya a call this week, been super busy.

[curtisreed]

We had our last points race yesterday. It was great. #1 and #2 in our class ended up racing in the final. #2 won and took the championship. I went out at 4 cars and finished 3rd in points. Not bad for my first year in points and only second full year driving. I'm happy :D :D . Won 2 races, finished in the money numerous times. Made enough to cover what I spent this year.

Bob Frey was at the track filming us for a sportsman track of the month segment that will air during the NHRA sportsman show on Oct. 1st. It was great having him announce some while he was there. I wish I could have recorded what he was saying about me. It's not every day you get a living legend in our sport at your track.

Not finished racing this year just done with points, can't wait until next year to try it again.

Curtis

[BEAST477]

Just found out today that I did good enough this past weekend to be on our team for the Div 5 bracket finals. 8) :shock:

[curtisreed]

Go kick some butt Beast.

[TheYellaBrick]

Well I FINALLY got a speed fix ! But like any JUNKY, I NEED MORE !!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XO4jqBS3xE

My crew chief wants to run the hill ALSO, in a purpose built 1st gen Mustang..........powered by Mopar, naturally.............

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[MEMRACING62]

Just found out today that I did good enough this past weekend to be on our team for the Div 5 bracket finals. 8) :shock:. WOOO. HOOOO....CONGRATS. 8)

[BEAST477]

Well been at the bracket finals the past two days and the car is running well. Thursday went 9.09,9.06, 9.05 8) . Friday first pass 8.99 :shock: my first 8 second pass. Then went 9.02,9.06. Loving it. Getting ready to start running in a few hours.

I'll get someone to help me post a pic of the 8 second time slip.

Later guys. :D

[TheRabbit]

Thats cool Beast. Nice turn around the other year!
The last few months have been pretty good for me too. I've been lucky enough to make a few bucks and get ahead eventhough I had the major repair in the spring. I still haven't gotten a converter (last thing needed) yet so I can run my single stage fogger. Just haven't wanted to take the chance of hurting the motor while I'm trying to get the nos figured out.

[bbchevy]

Mike,
It was Great to Finally meet up with you.Hope you Do Great at the Finals!
And If you DONT get Enough this Weekend,Come On Up the NMDRAGWAY Next for the Fall Finals,Sat.and Sunday.Theres suppose to be a Group of Guys from Oseola coming up?
As you went into the 8's.
I Have this NEW PTC Converter Ready to put me into the 5.40's,.......?
Have FUN!
Later
G 8)

[shawnp]

We have had it rough this year. Nothing broken but no wins. My driver shook it off and hit the $10,000 at Pittsburgh Raceway tonight. Makes the season a little better.

[bbchevy]

We have had it rough this year. Nothing broken but no wins. My driver shook it off and hit the $10,000 at Pittsburgh Raceway tonight. Makes the season a little better.

Shawn~~~~~~~A LITTLE BeTTer,............?
Com~On Now?I'll TRADE the WIN I had for the 10G's,Then we WOULD Both be HAPPY!!!!
GREAT Job,.......!!!!
Later!
G 8)

[contagious]

Congrats on the 8 second pass,That's a mile stone for sure.!!!!Way to go BEAST. :D

[shawnp]

It's been a down season. Normally win a money race or 2 before now. Haven't won anything up until this weekend.


Also a shout out to Hammertime for the Top Dragster win at Milan today.

[BEAST477]

It's been a down season. Normally win a money race or 2 before now. Haven't won anything up until this weekend.


Also a shout out to Hammertime for the Top Dragster win at Milan today.

Good job on your win Shawn.

You too David(Hammertime) good seeing you this weekend at US 131.

[hammertime]

Thanks Pink and Mike. Was good to see you @ 131 Mike, congrats on the 8.99 run.


It also has been a down year for me, so turning on a win light in a final was a great thing to see. I made a big change in the last week to my racing program, I took my Ron Injection off and replaced it with a 1250 APD Alky carb. Not only did the carb run almost identical it was more consistent from what I can see so far. Big thumbs up to APD on a great carb.

[TheRabbit]

We have had it rough this year. Nothing broken but no wins. My driver shook it off and hit the $10,000 at Pittsburgh Raceway tonight. Makes the season a little better.

That's a nice way to end the year!! I'd much rather start with a bad season then win a big race at the end than vice versa. Makes you look forward to next season knowing your on your game. I hate waiting all winter to see how all the changes you made over the winter are gonna work out.

Congratulations for the win.

PS It's racing. QUIT WHILE YOUR AHEAD! :lol:

[curtisreed]

Shawn, that had to feel goooood. :D :D

Good job David. Gotta love that feeling when you see that light come on.

Curtis

[itsabird]

Congrat,s hammer.

[TheRabbit]

Well I just can't leave well enough alone. Finally bought a tighter converter and gonna pick it up on my way down to a race in Fl. this weekend. Plans are to put it in Friday morning and race with 1 small stage of NOS Saturday. Hope it goes well or I'll be bringing my parts back in a bucket!
Anybody near Bithlo, Fl. come on over and watch the race Saturday and Sunday.

[Scooterz]

Sounds good to me Wabb. It's in your blood... tough to loose your roots man.

I hope you nail it & take no mercy on the competition... you will have a better mouse-trap too.

Until then, may God grant you safe travels, favor & no troubles, all with a stone cold clear mind. I hope you OWN THIS WEEKEND... perhaps it will restore your nerves about your place in racing mud. It may be not be much, but you are the best damn mud racer I have ever known or talked to. Go out there & make this a weekend to remember forever... ROCK THAT TRACK.

Scoot

[bbchevy]

Well Made the Trip to 131 Martin,MICHIGAN.Nice Facility,Got to Meet up with Mike(BEAST).He sure made me feel at Home,went a few rds.I will look forrward to a Return Trip!
THANKS for the Help MIKE!

Looks Like I'm NOT Done Yet,.............?Anyone going to the HOLLOWEEN Classic @ Norwalk?If YES,Please come and LOOK me up?Not sure when we are leaving Yet?Since its a 8-Day DEAL.Probably leave Tuesday Night or EARLY Weds Morning,so I can Hit the WEDS Gamblers Race.
Hope to MEET Up with Some of you Guys?
Later
G :D 8)

[BEAST477]

Well Made the Trip to 131 Martin,MICHIGAN.Nice Facility,Got to Meet up with Mike(BEAST).He sure made me feel at Home,went a few rds.I will look forrward to a Return Trip!
THANKS for the Help MIKE!

Looks Like I'm NOT Done Yet,.............?Anyone going to the HOLLOWEEN Classic @ Norwalk?If YES,Please come and LOOK me up?Not sure when we are leaving Yet?Since its a 8-Day DEAL.Probably leave Tuesday Night or EARLY Weds Morning,so I can Hit the WEDS Gamblers Race.
Hope to MEET Up with Some of you Guys?
Later
G :D 8)

Thanks Greg. It was nice to have time to hang out and talk after we were done for the day.
I had a good time also that day, car ran real good, just the guy driving drove like it was the first race of the year instead of the last. :oops:

[TheRabbit]

A short vid. from last weekend in Fl. Don't laugh to bad at my passes. I hate going to a race not prepared. I put a new converter in Thursday night and hooked up my nos at the track Friday. This was the first time I ever went down the track with it on (a 200 shot speed tech fogger with a 6 point spread -10* with VP Q16 fuel. I did hit it in the field to check the plugs one time before the race) I gotta get a little higher gear 'cause as you can see it was wound up a little. I had the front and rear shocks set to tight. Track didn't hook very well because it was to dry and sandy, but it's my fault for not getting off my butt and having my truck dialed in a long time ago.
Check me out at 28 sec. and at 1:47. (I ended up 5th)
Check out Rajun Cajun at 1:03. (he got 2nd)

http://www.youtube.com/user/JarHeadRacing

[482]

Looks like a ROCKIN' GOOD TIME Rabbit :D
I know you had fun anyway!

[lively]

MAN RABBIT--that 300 horse vette engine really comes on good :lol: :lol:

NICE RUN -EVEN IF YOU WEREN'T SET UP COMPLETELY 8)

[contagious]

Found a new way to loose a race last nite.Going into the secound round of a 5.70 index race,had a hour between rounds and the car was cold.Decided to warm it up , and the motor started making strange noise's,almost like a rod or broken rocker.This is what i found after I got it in the trailer.Couldn't make the call for the next round.

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww9/contagious930/CID__Resampled_2011-10-30_11-05-25_4_.jpg


Glad it was just the header I guess,valve cover leaking last week as you can see on the header next to the one that broke.WOW !!! :oops:

[TheYellaBrick]

Metal fatigue. Need more support ?
Ain't racin' FUUUUNNN ?!!!!!

:D :D :D

[contagious]

Could be support problem. The first two tubes are slip tubes to fit around the steering shaft.

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww9/contagious930/CID__Resampled_2011-10-30_11-05-06_784_.jpg

[TheRabbit]

To sum up the year it ended up pretty good. I ended with a pretty good profit. (if nothing happens at the next two races.) At the last race of the year I hold a track record that pays $1,000 to the fastest of the year so I gotta go to that one! Sure hope nobody shows up for that race!!

http://www.dirtysouthmudbog.com/chasing-the-rabbit.html

This is probably going to jinx me for posting this, but I'm kinda excited about it so far.


Finally getting the truck working better and the last few races have been pretty fun tunning the truck and nos. Here is a short vid from a few weeks ago. Not this pass but one of my other passes was within .50 off a national record time. This race was just a local weekend race, but it is one of the tracks that we have national races so it is comparative(somewhat anyway). Just as soon as the last race I'm pulling the motor out for a rebuild. Going to make some changes to make it a more of a nitrous motor. Just like everybody told me. Nitrous is like crack once you hit it you want more. They weren't kidding either!
Once I take everything apart I'll be selling the entire rotating assembly + cam, lifters and springs if anybody is interested. After I take it all apart and inspect it I'll post it on RJ.

I changed the rear gear last night and still do have a few other changes to make over the winter time, but nothing major for next year.

Click on the pic. It's actually a video.
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/rabbit548/th_11132011Cobbtown.jpg (http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/rabbit548/?action=view&current=11132011Cobbtown.mp4)

[482]

Well, I should have changed my clean Thanksgiving clothes before watching :(
Here's mud in your eye :!:


🎉Happy Thanksgiving 🎉

[itsabird]

Damn that thing is quick. 8)

[bixblk]

Hurt most of the year and was busy working and helping out my buddies stuff a bit
Ran once at the end with a new combo went the fastest the chevelle ever went, and its not even close to being dialed in, and the driver (me ) needs more seat time my 60's were shi... and I did not even trans brake the car, only foot brake. I do have high exceptations for 2012. should be a legit mid/high 9 sec street car on nut and gods know how fast with a small kit ????

Stay safe everyone from
Team Magnuson

[TheRabbit]

My season finally ended Saturday night. (I love living in the south :wink: )
2011 was a year of racing that I'll never forget. And mostly for all the good luck that went my way!!


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/rabbit548/December2011Walterboro.jpg[/img]

[TheYellaBrick]

What's your trap speed on those runs ?

:shock: :shock: :shock:

[LOSTCAMARO]

Can anyone help me out I have been looking for my 1968 r/s camaro I sold it back in 1993 to a man that lived in north Carolina and I have been trying to find it. you can go to robbie40 to see the car thanks robbie

[TheRabbit]

What's your trap speed on those runs ?

:shock: :shock: :shock:

200' I'm between 75 to 80mph. Most tracks don't have mph, but we do race at a few that have it.

[zipper06]

Way too finish the season, Rabbit, a good finish at the last race makes looking forward to 2012 a lot easier.

CONGRATS

Zip.

[Scooterz]

Wabb: for all of the hard work you have done, it could not happen to a better guy... you earned it man. You seemed like you needed to have a good season, or you were getting bored.