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"Just spent 3500 to repair the motor home..."
That's a big bummer Glenn... you have a nice RV. Engine troubles? (it's an ISB if I remember right)
It is a 6CTA, Ref # 53-34874-004 engine # 45358278, model C8.3-325, read that as 325 HP full mechanical (no computer injection).
This engine was $5,000 upgrade from the stock 300 HP engine that came in the coach and is used in fire trucks and marine applications.
Problem was the hydraulic pump for the Power Steering, jacks and coolant fan(uses a hydraulic motor to drive side discharge fan)
Like anything, there all subject to fail at the most inoppertune time. Good Luck!
I have a 68 Dodge Coronet with a 383 and I dropped almost 4 tenths off my ET when I switched to E85. It was hard to believe but it happened. I was impressed!
E85 works! What is the compression ratio?
Keep the pictures coming!
If you have not driven a 9 second racecar before I suggest Glenn's idea Frank Hawley driving school. Your mind and body need to reprogram itself for that kind of input, so his school will give you important tips and the experience of driving a dragster. Also you can get your license from the school. The main difference between RED and FED is what you see in front of you, as far as the accelation goes.
Another idea, but no school, is to book a plane ticket and hotel to come out to Bakersfield for the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion Oct 22-25, the pits will be full of FED, some for sale and you can get loads of advice, besides watching FED race.
As far as driving a dragster, the cheapest ride would be, while you are in SoCal drive to SpeedZone in the LA area where you can make 3 runs in a RED that will run 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds and feel 7'gs of acceleration and 2'gs of de-acceleration for $15. Yes it's an amusement park, but it will get you the feeling of driving a dragster with a SBC behind you, a shift butten on the butterfly steering wheel, and the brake system feels like the chute opening. These are real tube chassis cars with slicks and narrow front wheels. Just check-out their website and make that part of your west coast trip. JUst fly into LAX, rent a car, go to SpeedZone, it's open until midnight, and then the next day drive 2 hours to Bakersfield for the full adventure.
If you decide on Bakersfield, let me know and you can hang-out with our JrFuel team.
Jon, 805-444-4489
