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Wanted to buy / WTB Hilborn 16as nozzles (short)

« on: August 07, 2020, 07:17:23 PM »

Must be short nozzles. Thanks

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Wheelie bars

« on: May 31, 2019, 09:04:27 AM »

Ok thanks

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Front Engine Dragsters / Wheelie bars

« on: May 29, 2019, 04:50:24 PM »

Where is a good place to get wheelie bars?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Power+weight+time.

« on: January 27, 2019, 05:55:47 PM »

My FED is 184” and weighs 1480 with a 350 Chevy, not much done to it. It runs 9.6@136.  1.3 60 ft. Still tuning on it.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?

« on: December 23, 2016, 05:40:53 PM »

Finally got it fired up for the 1st time, such a thrill to hear it run for first time!!! Hopefully I can get it to the track in the next 2or 3 weeks!!!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Newby with Questions

« on: October 26, 2016, 09:12:12 PM »

Got chassis certified to 7.50, no problems.  Motor ,tranny and coupler hooked up. Shifter mounted.  New slicks. Hopefully it will be ready in a month.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Newby with Questions

« on: April 03, 2016, 12:05:07 PM »

Thanks. I'll get the book.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Newby with Questions

« on: April 03, 2016, 07:03:36 AM »

Thanks for the info. The tubing is .058, that the measurement that I came up with.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Newby with Questions

« on: April 02, 2016, 05:44:09 AM »

Well that really sucks. I will check about getting it certified, make it worth more. Does it still need to be certified to run 9 1/2 seconds and slower? That's all I'm planning on doing with it.  Thanks guys.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Newby with Questions

« on: April 01, 2016, 03:29:34 PM »

Thanks Glenn.  The only thing I know about this that it was probably built in the late 90"s and recently came from Daytona area. Anybody recognize this chassis?  I know it has the wrong type front end on it, lol

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Newby with Questions

« on: March 31, 2016, 12:53:30 PM »

No sticker yet.  Do I just get it inspected when the chassis is done or when it is completed?  I don't have any info other than it is 184" wheelbase, front end has a arms and R&P steering, drivers cage has been updated.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Newby with Questions

« on: March 30, 2016, 08:39:18 PM »

I'm new to all this.  I already have the cover that goes around driveshaft, it came with the rolling chasiss ...that was what the previous owner was going to use.  Yes I already have a 9" but I need to put a 35 spline spool in it. After reading your post I don't want anything coming apart with my legs wrap around it.  I think I will just get new 3rd member and coupler from Strange.  The housing has a 1 piece axle with 35 spline, is that better than 2 axles?  Hopefully I can get this put together in the next couple months.  Thanks again

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Newby with Questions

« on: March 30, 2016, 06:08:24 AM »

Thanks for the info.  I was planning on using a regular driveshaft with u joints....is that a bad idea? Only planning on having 350 - 400hp.  I'm 65 years old, I think that will be fast enough.  It will mostly be test and tune and some bracket racing.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Newby with Questions

« on: March 29, 2016, 07:59:11 PM »

Just bought a FED roller and wonder what I should set the pinion angle and tranny at, powerglide with long tailshaft and 9" rear.  I will be using a driveshaft.  Also with the 1/4" plate between motor and tranny will that be a problem for the starter and converter to engage? I'm putting a sbc in it.  I've built a dozen streetrods starting with a bare frame but this is a little different.  I'll get some pictures posted soon.   Thanks