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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2014, 02:17:16 PM »
In order for them to be weed burners, don't they have to point to the ground?

they do at times  ;)
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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #16 on: November 02, 2014, 02:18:01 PM »
Is it not against the law to run anything other than zoomies on a FED? If not it should be.

As for the nosie level thats a bonus. If you want piece and quite go to a library. If you want smoke and ground pounding noise head to dragstrip.

Right on!
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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #17 on: November 02, 2014, 05:01:42 PM »
Look like leg burners.  :o

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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #18 on: November 02, 2014, 05:08:05 PM »
I really like my weedburners...  the early cars had weedburners.

Is this a Cackle car ?

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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #19 on: November 02, 2014, 05:13:16 PM »
I really like my weedburners...  the early cars had weedburners.

Is this a Cackle car ?

NO!

I run the NDRL series and a couple of local races as well,

Two years ago I was out at the local track almost weekly.
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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #20 on: November 02, 2014, 05:42:06 PM »
I really like my weedburners...  the early cars had weedburners.

Is this a Cackle car ?

NO!



I run the NDRL series and a couple of local races as well,

Two years ago I was out at the local track almost weekly.



Glen, I'm referring to the Hemi car.
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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #21 on: November 02, 2014, 08:29:49 PM »
I really like my weedburners...  the early cars had weedburners.

Is this a Cackle car ?

NO!



I run the NDRL series and a couple of local races as well,

Two years ago I was out at the local track almost weekly.



Glen, I'm referring to the Hemi car.

Silly me sorry
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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #22 on: November 03, 2014, 09:07:38 AM »
Thanks for the Zoomies Bruce, They look great .......... Now for some Wire Spoke fronts & Slotted rears !

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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #23 on: November 03, 2014, 10:23:06 AM »
The input I have heard is when burning alky, there is no improvement running collectors. I would suggest 1 5/8", again no improvement in length , mine are only 12" from head to tip.  Zoomies make less power when burning gasoline. Problem is finding a dyno that can test with zoomies. Because of noise and alky fumes, you would have to find a dyno that can test outside, but you'll still have a noise issue.
Zoomies are the rule with NHRA Heritage Jr Fuel, and they sound Great !  If the pipes are aimed more back then upright you'll get some forward reaction. More upright for more down pressure if you have some mid-track traction issues.

Of course,  call me 800-624-3803 about front wire spokes, I'm sure I can come-up with something to fit your budget.

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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #24 on: November 03, 2014, 05:13:05 PM »
I thought it was no improvement when running a blower?
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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #25 on: November 03, 2014, 06:18:26 PM »
I really like my weedburners...  the early cars had weedburners.

Is this a Cackle car ?
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No, it's not a cackle car. Seen it this yr at the meltdown drags.

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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #26 on: November 03, 2014, 06:57:01 PM »
I really like my weedburners...  the early cars had weedburners.

Is this a Cackle car ?
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No, it's not a cackle car. Seen it this yr at the meltdown drags.

OK. I'll not comment further as this thread is on exhaust design and not chassis.

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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #27 on: November 12, 2014, 05:35:12 AM »
My set-up is a 1240 # FED

1240# with driver?

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Re: Zoomies or not ?
« Reply #28 on: March 02, 2015, 04:47:26 PM »
The zoomies that Bruce posted the pic of absolutely NAIL what I think they should like. I have seen some designs that look positively goofy to me, just my opinion.
Just keep the same amount of stuff on the right
as there is on the left. Seeing straight ahead is highly overrated....