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Drag Racing / new procomp class

« on: February 09, 2019, 04:43:09 PM »

Firebird in Boise Idaho is puting on a new class for us front center steer cars. Hope it takes off. would be good for us n.w. racers
https://firebirdonline.com/news/new-pro-comp-class/

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Front Engine Dragsters / best nostalgia event for holiday.

« on: April 15, 2018, 12:15:29 PM »

Hello fedders!
I'm looking at saving up for a holiday with my son(he will be 20) next year and would like opinions on the best meet to see.
Eg. march meet, bowling green, etc. not sure if driving or flying to said meet (i'm up in Alberta Canada)
As the age of drivers is getting up there, we would like to meet some before its too late.
Thanks for your input!
Barry and Jake

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / powerglide buzz/vibration

« on: October 13, 2016, 07:24:44 PM »

Hi Fedders!
I have a fed with a mild 355. low 9's.
now i went through the trans at the beginning of the year and changed converters as i thought it might be that but it still makes a bad vibration/buzz in neutral and park. if i put it in low/drive it goes away. its a jw case, shorty, etc. doing some research online and could it maybe be the planetaries vibrating as it freewheels?
Ideas on what to look for?
Thanks.

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / 3rd weekend of racing

« on: August 04, 2016, 09:10:33 PM »

First off thanks to the people on this site with the answers to my questions and info to get this digger going!
The rail is going low 9's at 145 - 150. I went 5 rounds on Saturday. There was 60 cars in the pro class. Sunday i beat the opponent at the tree but lost with a double breakout!
Having a blast with the new toy. Gets lots of looks and compliments.

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Front Engine Dragsters / wires etc from driver to front

« on: January 31, 2016, 08:32:45 PM »

Hello Fedders!
Progress is coming along good. I'm waiting for my welder to get back from up north. In the mean time I'm trying to figure out routing of the wiring and cables. When I received my car, the wiring and cables were run beside the midplate. can I do this again?
One main power for the cab compartment, power shutoff cable, coil wires to the dist., throttle cable and a few small wires for relays in front.
Thanks
Barry

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Front Engine Dragsters / brake pedal location

« on: January 07, 2016, 09:58:17 PM »

I need to put in the brake pedals in the rail.
When the previous owner installed it, he moved the engine and trans forward 6 inches.
I moved the drivetrain back to where it should be and now the location for the wildwood floor mount wont go there because of the shifter cable.
I was thinking of a bracket on the floor and put in a reverse brake pedal mounted upside down. Put the master under the rear and run a rod to activate it.
Thoughts?
Thanks for the help from everyone!
Barry.

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Wanted to buy / 6 inch long, 32 spline solid shaft

« on: December 18, 2015, 05:56:22 PM »

Hello Fedders, I moved my engine and trans back to the original spot and now I need a 6 inch 32 spline drive shaft. Anyone have one there not using?
Thanks
Barry.

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Roo Man's Room / rear end mounts

« on: November 08, 2015, 05:02:06 PM »

Hello Roo. I'm adding 2 more  bolts to the rear end mounts. in the sfi specs require square tubing to have 1" bosses welded in. what can a person use? It's 4130 tube.
Thanks
Barry.

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Front Engine Dragsters / 1pc or 2 pc suit?

« on: November 07, 2015, 07:49:10 PM »

Hi guys and gals
I need to purchase a -15 suit and haven't decided on a 1 or 2 pc suit. What do you use? 1 pc like coveralls or 2 pc as jacket and pants.
Any reason why?
I did a site search and Google one and nothing conclusive.
Thanks Barry.

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Front Engine Dragsters / new fed to me questions

« on: October 28, 2015, 07:54:06 PM »

Ok now that I have the fed at home, I have a few questions.
with a 2.6a- 7.50 spec, is 2 bolts per side for the rear mount ok? It has the anti rotation bar.
The gentleman who had it before me moved the mid plate out 6 inches so he could fit better (6 ft.+).
I have no problem with it out but the engine sits 2 to 21/2 inches too low.
I need to put a containment pan under the engine so I'd like to raise it up. 
1- Put it back the 6 " and see if it comes up? I'll have to move the pedals if I do. it fits good now.
2- Just raise the engine and trans by redrilling/buy a new midplate?
Ideas?
Here is a few pics
Any guess who built it?
The previous owner didn't know.
Thanks in advance
Barry.

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Front Engine Dragsters / bought fed no serial number

« on: October 19, 2015, 11:51:15 AM »

Hi. I purchased a fed on e-bay and proceeded to fax the bill of sale to the border at portal nd. I guess now you need an ITN number from AES to get it across. the owner doesn't know what make or how old it is. the brokerage company wants the make/model and serial number. any one have any suggestions on how to fix it?
Thanks

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Front Engine Dragsters / build or buy?

« on: August 16, 2014, 01:31:35 PM »

Hey fedders!
Just getting the itch to go racing again. always wanted one. went over to grapro's house and looked at his rail. just about has it finished.
Just thinking(and looking) at racing junk and classifieds here. Haven't decided which way to proceed.
Buy a kit and piece it together or buy a used one?
So if a person found a good deal on a used one,it probably would only needed to be freshened up where to build one I would need everything.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance
Barry.