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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: How to paint body

« on: December 20, 2014, 07:08:44 PM »

I painted my shorty body on both sides, robbed the look of the old Jade Grenade only that car looks good, used two different metallic greens and a pint of gold plus all of the primer, filler, paper, tape and I was in it about $600+ and way too much time. If you just had the panels shot on the outside and no stripe across adjoining panels it probably would not be real expensive but the stripes add a lot of fitting, measuring and taping(time).
Mark S

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Spud Miller's Cave / Where to start?

« on: December 14, 2014, 06:53:45 PM »

Spud,
So I added 40 cubic inches to my engine so do I start over with a methanol baseline and then adjust from there as I increase nitro % or pull some timing out and fatten up my previous 30-40% tuneups and adjust from there? I've compared pill change trends on your calculator and it does not seem to be that much richer.
Thanks
Mark S

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Wanted to buy / Re: WTB 9" 4.10 Pro gears

« on: November 11, 2014, 01:46:31 PM »

Big pinion. $190 plus shipping unless you have a set of 3.70 big pinion to trade. 360-581-1043

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: Piston clearance for Nitro

« on: November 07, 2014, 08:01:01 PM »

Thanks

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Spud Miller's Cave / Piston clearance for Nitro

« on: November 07, 2014, 12:09:30 PM »

Spud,
What piston to cylinder wall clearance are you running?
Thanks
Mark Sundstrom

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Wanted to buy / Re: WTB 9" 4.10 Pro gears

« on: November 03, 2014, 06:22:15 AM »

Greg,
I have a set of 4.10's by US Gears that have 11passes on them.
Mark S

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Easiest chute to pack

« on: November 02, 2014, 07:46:14 AM »

I have nothing else to compare it to but have a Stroud and it is very easy to pack and has always opened .
Mark S

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: build or buy?

« on: August 20, 2014, 06:16:12 PM »

I had mine shipped to me from Illinois to western Washington. At the time it was a little more cost wise but saved 5 days. Was well worth it to me.
Mark S

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Helpful advice for first timer?

« on: August 05, 2014, 06:31:16 PM »

I use some stuff called Zoi, think it is spelled right. I use it on my visor and both sides of my glasses and fogging has not been a problem.
Mark

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Altereds / Re: Head and Neck restraints, what are you using?

« on: March 12, 2014, 10:01:13 AM »

I use the defNder, fit my car better. $15 to recertify plus shipping.
Mark S

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Altereds / Re: tools for car trailer;;tire gauges

« on: March 09, 2014, 06:28:24 PM »

I use a Blue Point 3" dial/needle from 0-30 psi. I'm not so concerned with the spot on accuracy of it, it is the only gauge I use for my combination so that/those readings are what work for me. Now a torque wrench or micrometer is a different matter.
Mark S

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: oil heater

« on: February 13, 2014, 09:33:46 AM »

I use an immersion heater , works ok but is slow. Spud has a killer system he made, works very well for him.
Mark S

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Pics of FED I'm picking up Sunday

« on: January 17, 2014, 04:23:25 PM »

They are held with screws like yours, mine are stainless now. I hate rust.

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Pics of FED I'm picking up Sunday

« on: January 17, 2014, 05:10:12 AM »

I think the green is what gets your attention Glenn!

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Pics of FED I'm picking up Sunday

« on: January 16, 2014, 08:02:31 PM »

My steering wheel looks the same. Don't know a lot about my car but is mid 60's and came from Illinois. Appeared to be original? to the car.
Mark S