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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Matts Shaff's Engine Shop Page

« on: February 06, 2013, 09:59:45 AM »

 Hello to everyone with a Front Engine Dragster.
My name is Matt Shaff and I own a engine machine shop in Rochester, NY
My web site is: http://www.pro-formancespecialties.com/
Have been in business since 1985 and we love nostalgia drag racing!
I will try to answer questions related to engine performance and engine machine work specifically.
We are a busy small shop so I might take time to answer some questions but I will do my best.
I will never try to be a "know it all" because I dont.
 Our shop is capable of:
Line boring for new main caps and finish line honing.
Parrellel deck engine block and boring and honing cylinders.
Connecting rod rebuilding and crankshaft repair.
Cylinder head machining: Competition valve work, guide replacement, milling and CC checking.
We have a Land-N-Sea dyno in house and run every engine we assemble.
So I will do what I can to help you get answers for your dragster engine questions.
Thanks: Matt

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: cooling the fed

« on: February 05, 2013, 07:03:50 PM »

FEDs need to be towed back !!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Front engine dragster site

« on: February 05, 2013, 05:53:22 AM »

 This is what our 497ci engine looked like back in 2009.
We are building a new one now and I will try to post when I can.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Front engine dragster site

« on: February 05, 2013, 05:48:33 AM »

Blind Mule:
 Post some information on your Fords!
Matt

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Front Engine Dragsters / Front engine dragster site

« on: February 03, 2013, 10:23:50 AM »

Thanks Glenn, Roo and Spud for updating this web site.
As Glenn knows, my picture taking and computor skills are weak.
But I will start posting pictures and text as soon as the weather get better and I can get back in the garage.
My FED is slightly different but thats what having a FED is all about.
I have run my car in 2007-2010. Time and money had parked it but we are going out agian this year.
I have a 225" car built by George Cathey [Pro-designs] of TX.
We run a Big block Ford injected alcohol. Also uses a 2 speed Lenco and a two disk Crowerglide clutch.
Not your typical bracket racer but it was consistant and fun.
I think it helped Glenn Lever decide to build a FED as we race at the same track locally.
This year we are building a larger engine [547ci] and adding Nitro!
I enjoy watching the west coast A/fuel class and am building within the NHRA heritage series rules.
I do not plan on running 100% nitro but about 65-75%. It should be fast and not hurt parts.
I will add photos and text when I can.
 Matt