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- Mon Aug 03, 2020 9:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Rock-n-Race
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2911
Rock-n-Race
So did anyone make it out to Rock N Race @ 42 this past weekend? I drug the dragster there and made one VERY easy pass. I grannied it off the line (evidenced by my 1.7 60') and then rolled into the throttle leaving in second BTW. And STILL ran a personal best 9.15 @ 154. Just for reference - the inj...
- Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:11 am
- Forum: Reference / Tech-Tips
- Topic: DIY press fit con rod install
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5577
Re: DIY press fit con rod install
Fred, My first motor rebuild was a small journal 327 Chevy. It had press fit rods, but I took it to the machine shop as I was still under the impression then that there was "magic" involved. Last two motors I did both also had press fit, the turd motor in that nightmare MG were press fit a...
- Fri Jun 26, 2020 11:33 am
- Forum: Reference / Tech-Tips
- Topic: DIY press fit con rod install
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5577
DIY press fit con rod install
Hey Guys, I thought this might be helpful if you've never done this before. Background: I am putting together a "fresh" motor for my old convertible. An old Rambler straight six. A 195.6 OHV to be exact. Always wanting to learn a wee bit more (or maybe SAVE a little $ ) I decided that I'd ...
- Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:06 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 1997 Pontiac Firebird
- Replies: 164
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Re: 1997 Pontiac Firebird
BP, you never stop do you??? Have fun as always!!!
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:43 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block
I found this one on facebook, my buddy I think knows the photographer so I may get a better resolution photo later. Iwxo wrote:Love that photo! Any chance I could get a hi-res image of it?
LOVE this shot!!!!
- Tue Aug 27, 2019 8:17 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block
BP, I could have likely driven out of it with the injector because I would have been full throttle - so modulating from 100% pedal is much easier than trying to do it at 30% pedal which is what I was here. I did run partway after the landing - 124mph in the 1/8th and I lifted - which is my fastest m...
- Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:57 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block
Injector working good, landing was a little rough, tweaked a couple tubes, I will repair!!
- Sun Aug 11, 2019 1:56 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block
Let's try this: https://youtu.be/U3RmKBUCmwg
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 5:19 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block
BP, there's lots of schools of thought. The softer (lower pressure) may help get it off the line as it's technically a shorter tire until the wheelspeed and centrifugal force grows it. I imagine the softer tire has a larger contact patch as well. As for me I REALLY do not want a wheelie bar on the c...
- Fri Aug 09, 2019 2:58 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block
BP, To say I am thrilled thus far is a huge understatement. Like you said - there & back in one piece -major win. Going out and not having the motor blubber, fart or burp another huge win. I knew I would be starting from ground zero as far as learning. So far I have relied on what I knew from th...
- Thu Aug 08, 2019 6:32 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block - track update!
So last weekend (actually Thur, Fri. I was able to go out to Dragway 42 and make 2 passes on the NEW combo - blower and homemade injector. FIRST PASS: I left in Second gear -left real easy and a little ways out all felt good so I gave it some throttle. Instant shift light, power out the wazoo, got o...
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:09 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: 92 Saturn Mostmint #41
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6850
Re: 92 Saturn Mostmint #41
I think you are selling yourself short on those rotors. Clearly there is afew miles left in them! ha ha ha (kidding)
- Sun Jun 16, 2019 11:55 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block
Thanks Guys! It really has been a labor of love. As a bonus I think I've learned a few things in the process. Here's the latest component- a torsion spring. Hilborn sells these so nothing earth shattering about them, but if you notice the one has a crack in it. Now was that because I got a little ca...
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 4:57 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block
Worked on the linkage...the bracket is Stainless, the bell crank is aluminum fully polished now). The bellcrank rides on bronze bearings for the utmost reaction times! Ha ha ha
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 10:38 am
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Chip off the old block
- Replies: 67
- Views: 27247
Re: Chip off the old block
BasementPaul, To be honest I was a bit hesitant because I had a fair amount of time making it and knew I could scrap in short order with the heat treating, but I then remembered what Stan used to say, "I'm gonna go do something even if it's wrong!" Gotta break a few eggs if you wanna make ...