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Wanted to buy / wtb Small block Chevy blower manifold

« on: January 30, 2018, 10:57:40 AM »

Any SBC blower manifolds out there on a shelf?  looking for manifold with burst panel and standard runners.  Drilled for port nozzles and matched to a 1206 gasket would be a bonus. 

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Spud Miller's Cave / ETC Rev Limiter Help needed!!

« on: July 04, 2016, 11:19:50 AM »

I have had this ETC Rev Limiter for 3 years now and it has yet to work right.  According to Hank it is picking up interference from the mag.  Seems the box could be shielded in some manor but I'm a mechanical eng. not a sparky.

I have Taylor spiral wires and have a separate battery supplying power, fuse box, grounded to the engine block and external coil.  Any help or tricks would be great.  Way too much $$$ into this and not have it work.

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Wanted to buy / ISO Lenco Reverser

« on: May 13, 2015, 11:36:17 AM »

Anyone have a Lenco Reverser collecting dust on a shelf???  Looking for one to use in a front engine.  Thanks.

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Front Engine Dragsters / trailer floor space

« on: September 22, 2014, 10:26:07 AM »

so here is the problem.  My Fed, daughters Jr and golf cart don't fit in the floor space of my 26 foot enclosed trailer (6.5 ft interior).  Yes I know buy a bigger trailer and that would be great, but not at this time.  I am looking for some good ideas on how to package the three items in the trailer.  Love to see some photos on how this can/is being done by others.

My first thoughts are to either lift the nose of the Fed or put the golf cart on a removable platform over the cars.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Trans blanket

« on: March 04, 2014, 10:29:30 AM »

okay right or wrong I have a Powerglide with ultra bell with a stock center and tailshaft.  If I am reading the rules correctly I need either a shield or a blanket to go around the main body/planetary.  Correct?  so I bought a blanket based on packaging.  so I assume the straps go across the bottom but won't I have to be careful with it going over the shifter mechanism and holding heat in the trans?  Any pictures of one properly installed.  Thanks Davin

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Wanted to buy / Fire suit

« on: February 19, 2014, 11:29:49 AM »

Looks like I have to buy a SFI 3.2A/15 or 20 suit to run my FED so has anyone out grown theirs???  Also need the Boots I guess.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / oil heater

« on: February 13, 2014, 08:44:14 AM »

what are the thoughts on an Oil heater on a wet sump system?  Or does a simple drive around the pits or on stands cover this?  only running a straight up alchol stack injection on a small chevy.

I was looking at a pad or better yet the immersion type.  I have also heard of a magnet style but can't locate.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Fuel Door

« on: February 13, 2014, 07:02:38 AM »

We are finishing up the fit of the front fiberglass body and need some ideas on adding a fuel fill door.  I have been looking at glueing in an auto door from a jeep liberty.  they are round with an all plastic hinge, ring and door.  Any thoughts.  love to see photos.

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Roo Man's Room / wheelie bars

« on: February 06, 2014, 11:25:21 AM »

Not planning to run wheelies, but if I find the need I would like to have the mounts on before painting.  would anyone share photos of what they have done.  I am looking at a 3 bar design the would have 2 bottom bars and 1 top bar.  I am concerned however if a bar were to break it would come through my back.  thoughts?

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Balancer spec

« on: February 06, 2014, 08:20:54 AM »

Looking through the NHRA spec and there is a requirement for the balancer to be SFI rated 18.1 mandatory.  So what happens If I don't have a balancer.  since my motor was in a sprint car it is setup with a KSE gear drive and the crank snout drove a water pump.  I am not running pump so I just blocked off the adapter and run it like that.  Will I have a problem with Tech on this.

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Spud Miller's Cave / Injection tubes

« on: February 05, 2014, 11:31:04 AM »

quick question my hilborn injection tubes (stacks) are steel and I am thinking of having them chromed.  Thought is the chrome doesn't build like powder coat and should hold up well.  is there any concerns with the glare or something I am missing?  thank you.

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Wanted to sell / SBC Zoomies - SOLD

« on: January 08, 2014, 11:37:02 AM »

I have a Brand new never out of the box small block chevy zoomies built by Brandon Murray.  I would like to get out of the shop.   standard pattern, 1 3/4" tubes mild steel.  I have over 300 getting them to my door.  $300 and I will pay the shipping.  let me know.  reckow66@hotmail.com

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Roo Man's Room / fuel door

« on: December 18, 2013, 11:46:10 AM »

Okay so here is my next stumbling block.  Looking for examples on adding a fuel door on the fiberglass body.  Just want to see some trick thoughts on having it blend into the body.  or a trick way of putting fuel in with out removing the body.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Oil tank

« on: December 16, 2013, 11:31:23 AM »

I need to add a oil breather tank.  is there a recommended size or sizing based on engine?  currently running a sbc360 with stack Hilborn  but will be working toward a blown sbc434.  also what size feed/exit lines from the valve covers.

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Roo Man's Room / starter and mag switch

« on: December 14, 2013, 09:13:42 PM »

So currently I have my switches located off the shifter on the right side, but this tends to be a pain to reach with my left hand.  looking to change.  would anyone share photos for some ideas?  thank you.