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Front Engine Dragsters / Pro charger question on a Fed

« on: November 12, 2014, 07:00:38 PM »

We are trying out a VERY Large Pro charger F3R-139(gear driven) on our 445" engine in our Fed this winter.
What NHRA/IHRA classes can we run in with the procharged engine in the FED?
We were thinking Top Dragster or A fuel any other classes/thoughts .
We do have the intake parts to make the 671 intake in the future but for now we are looking at the possible options for this combo.
Thanks in advance for any input.
John
An earlier picture of the mock-up to make sure it fits inside the body....... Only parts to be seen is the throttle body and the pressure pipe.

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Spud Miller's Cave / Exhaust temp questions

« on: August 07, 2014, 03:46:08 PM »

We are still running rich with our car ,injected alcohol.
What is a ball park temp for the exhaust using a thermal gun to check temp.
We were at 214F. at the elbow( 3" from the flange) after a good warm-up in the pits this past week in Ohio.
Car ran well but as I said still rich.
Thanks for any info.
John

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Front Engine Dragsters / New tire recommendations for our FED

« on: July 20, 2014, 07:24:07 AM »

We need to get new tires in the next few weeks.
The car is a 200" Fed with about 1000hp and 800+ ft/lb. naturally aspirated,methanol.
Weight 1760-1780 with driver.
5200 stall PG 176 first gear
3.89 rear gear Ford 9"
wheels are 10.5x15" presently but we are thinking to go to 11.5"x15"

We have been using the Hoosier co9 compound 33x12x15 mounted on a 10.5 wheel, about 4 yrs old.

What are some recommendations from the group and why you like them...

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Spud Miller's Cave / Hilborn PG150c 1/2 vs Enderle110

« on: July 13, 2014, 06:42:58 PM »

Spud what is the difference  between a Hilborn PG150c 1/2  vs Enderle110 flow and pressure?
I am using a pg150 1/2 pump on my 462 alky engine and I found an Enderle 110 pump that is brand new in all my spare parts for the cars we have.

Thanks in advance for any help.
John

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Spud Miller's Cave / Noise from a Mallory Super Mag?

« on: July 04, 2014, 04:50:54 AM »

We are running a Mallory super mag on our car with the external coil. We fired the car the other day and all worked well,except it seemed to me to make a lot of noise from the mag. Basically a loud whirring sound (somewhat like a card in the spokes of a bike).
This is the first time the mag has been used since it was rebuilt. I am probably being worried for nothing.
Thanks for any input.
John

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Wanted to buy / Looking for beadlock 15"or 16"X 11" or 12"wide with about 3.5"bs

« on: November 20, 2013, 10:51:59 AM »

Like the title says we are looking for  beadlock 15"or 16"Dia. X 11" or 12"wide with about 3.5"bs.
Not to worried about the style but the condition is obviously important.
We have the Centerline solid wheels on it now front and back.
I am seeing a great deal of the wheel now so the next time out should get interesting

Please let me know if you know of any for sale.
Thanks
John

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Spud Miller's Cave / Best heat range spark-plugs for methanol

« on: November 11, 2013, 10:00:44 AM »

What is the general norm for the heat range of spark plugs in an injected alky engine.
We are running a 462 Buick that is 13.6 to 1.
Last week was the first time out with the new engine. We were using NGK BR8ES plugs at .035 gap.  MSD 6AL system with a 16 volt XS battery on board. We were running very rich at idle,250-275* EGT
We checked the leak-down on the fuel system when we got home, we were at 41-42%...... That has since been corrected and we are at 22% until we set the idle speed at the track to about 1700rpm. The fuel system was a separate issue that is now good and will work as intended next time out.
Any direction hot or cold on the plugs is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

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Drag Racing / Bakersfield this weekend 11/2-3

« on: October 29, 2013, 01:34:15 PM »

Just wondering if anyone was planning to go to Famoso this weekend for the open test and tune? We are planning on being there with our FED and new engine. We have a lot of tunning to do this weekend...
Let me know if you will be there.
John

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Wanted to buy / Belt drive for a Hilborn fuel pump

« on: August 28, 2013, 08:33:18 AM »

I am looking for a belt drive assembly for a Hilborn fuel pump. The engine combo in the dragster is only temporary, but requires a belt drive for the pump.
I am hoping someone has a loaner or used drive to sell.
Let me know

John

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Roo Man's Room / At what speed should you consider adding canard wings to a FED

« on: July 08, 2013, 02:00:32 PM »

What is the general rule if there is one for adding canards to a FED. I have only driven 1 FED over 200mph and it was one of Roo's. Our car does not have them at the moment or a front wing for that matter, but we will be going past 200 very soon.
I have all of my safety and fuel equipment as far forward as I can. The first fire bottle is at the front axle with the second immediately behind it. Then my fuel tank and oil tank then the engine which is a cast iron 462 and I can still lift the nose of the car to my hip by myself so the car is very light. Our next block is about 100lbs lighter and is blown fuel. I am making a weight box that will have a drain and shot fill so I can add some weight in front of the front axle.

Any help is greatly appreciated. I added pictures in the member section under Supercat FED

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / New member 200" Supercat FED

« on: July 08, 2013, 11:16:50 AM »

Finally had a few minutes to stop and join this site. A quick bit on me I'm 45. I have been racing for over 30 years from door cars to top fuel. I own a restoration shop and have for too many years. A few years ago I had the opportunity to buy a Fastech 200" FED and so the faster bug finally bit me. My wife and I race as a team which has just made running our FED that much better.
We are an odd team in that I grew up racing Buicks and that has spilled over to the FED. We started the build and ran for a few years with an injected Buick Nailhead. Then a long winter and a blown fuel Nailhead ended up in the car.  This past week we put in our Buick 462 cast iron block to go have some fun. We are using a 4 port Hilborn and methanol for the fuel. We are waiting for a few last parts for our aluminum Buick 445cu.in. fuel engine to be finished. Because no one has done it we are giving it a shot.

Below are 3 shots of the evolution of the dragster we call the SUPERCAT

John