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Altereds / Re: Alcohol

« on: January 04, 2014, 12:10:23 PM »

TIGHT seal.......then use hydrometer to test fuel to make sure it is good.
Steve Walczak

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Altereds / Re: new NHRA altered wing mount rule

« on: January 04, 2014, 12:06:49 PM »

If that was the only way (2K worth of shielding) then I would have to see if the $ was an option or that is the straw that breaks the bank and we quit.
I was hoping we could add horizontal tube to the struts 1-2" above the cage mounts ....tying them together....basically making one strut that does not fit thru the cage.
Keep the suggestions coming !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Steve Walczak

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Altereds / Re: new NHRA altered wing mount rule

« on: January 03, 2014, 03:55:28 AM »

That is good news...for now!  Hopefully they will ask the builders for a way to make our present wings legal and SAFE.
Steve

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Roo Man's Room / see ALTEREDS thread....wing rule

« on: January 01, 2014, 07:21:02 AM »

Hey Roo....what do you think?

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Altereds / new NHRA altered wing mount rule

« on: January 01, 2014, 07:19:22 AM »

NHRA has a new rule that says the struts for our wings can only be 6" long if mounted to the drivers pod!!!! That means most of the altered I've seen...mine included....won't pass muster. I NEED my wing..............so I have to do something.....
Classis Funny Car board has a topic on this issue.
So boys...put on your thinking caps
Steve Walczak
ss3raceteam@yahoo.com

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: How much quench is too much

« on: September 01, 2013, 04:00:06 PM »

Aluminum rods....062    steel rods can be tighter.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 7.0 eliminator tell me what i need to know

« on: June 04, 2013, 01:23:03 PM »

My shifter has an electric solenoid mounted on it. It pushes the shifter forward from 1st to 2nd (powerglide) when a push a button on my steering/butterfly wheel. It is a B&M. I do not use a shift light and you get very good at shifting at the same rpm each time with practice.
Most nostalgia rules state the shift must be done by the driver.......and a button on the wheel is legal.
Steve

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: edgewater

« on: April 10, 2013, 01:12:32 PM »

Hey Steve...
this is Steve Walczak.....Glenn and I are friends here in Rochester. I hope you find someone with a video...sounds like Amanda did a good job. Seat time..seat time...experience...the best teacher!
My car is almost ready to go. I started it last weekend. I won't be out testing until 4/27 at the earliest. 

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Drag Racing / Attention 7.0 racers

« on: April 09, 2013, 05:18:14 PM »

  :)Maple Grove Aug. 3/4....Geezers at the Grove ....has a 7.0 class listed on their flier !!!!!!!! 
This is a first...and hopefully they get enough cars to continue.
Steve

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: times and combos

« on: March 03, 2013, 06:25:16 AM »

Hi Jim.....this is Steve Walczak. Good to see you at Bradenton. Your car ran great.
Glenn Lever is a friend and and co racer here in Rochester. I came back home to work for 8 days and then will be returning to Ft Myers this Thurs. (3/7) and then leaving for the Gators (to watch).
Hope to run into you again at a race this summer.
Steve
www.ss3raceteam.com   

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Altereds / Re: What did you do on your Altered TODAY?

« on: February 25, 2013, 04:36:56 PM »

   Engine back together with new rods and new intake valves. New SS 2 1/2" exhaust. New to me..Shotgun installed. Bought a Indy intake so top of engine will be coming back apart!!!! Changes the throttle placement/lenghth,changes port nozzle hose location, need to make a new setback plate......Oh well
Steve