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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Powerglide Clutch Packs

« on: October 19, 2016, 06:51:13 PM »

Thanks Dan...

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Wanted to sell / Re: 185" FED ready to Race

« on: October 19, 2016, 12:12:57 PM »

Question:  What are the 60' times for your car?

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Powerglide Clutch Packs

« on: October 19, 2016, 06:19:31 AM »

Is there a limitation from a horsepower perspective for a 6 clutch pack / drum?  I've read that going to an 8 clutch pack can reduce the E.T.?  I see some manufacturers utilize a 7 clutch set up?  I'm contemplating upgrading to an aftermarket 1.80 gear set to replace the OEM 1.76, so I want to consider upgrading the clutch pack too.

thanks,

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Transbrake Delay Box

« on: October 11, 2016, 11:02:43 AM »

Thanks Dan.

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Transbrake Delay Box

« on: October 11, 2016, 05:34:11 AM »

The pass after the lazy run resulted in a slow (slowest 60') car ever went....which was 1.19.  The weather was considerably better (693DA) which should have resulted in an even faster 60'.  Top speed seemed unaffected.

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Transbrake Delay Box

« on: October 11, 2016, 04:43:26 AM »

OK, makes sense...should I look for internal damage?  Because the car lost a tenth in the 60' (1.19) after 5 consecutive 1.09 passes prior to trying the delay box.  thanks Dan.

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Transbrake Delay Box

« on: October 10, 2016, 03:23:30 PM »

We used the delay box this past weekend for the first time during a time run...when I released the transbrake button the car left like it was in second gear...what is happening internally when the solenoid is lazy releasing?

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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Transbrake Delay Box

« on: October 09, 2016, 05:28:46 PM »

Hey Dan,
Just installed a Dedenbear RTD-7 box and it makes the solenoid release appear "lazy"  once the entered delay time is reached?  With no delay the solenoid snaps in / out.

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: Engine won't run right with zoomie headers

« on: September 26, 2016, 07:45:55 AM »

I went through this last year with my 423" SBC with 18* heads etc...ran great on dyno...would not run with the zoomies...14:1 comp and big cam...I put collector headers back on it...runs great.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Slick Temperatures Post Run

« on: August 30, 2016, 01:49:07 PM »

Hi Bill...I added 35 lbs to the front this weekend and it seemed to really balance the car.  Where did you find this pic?  thanks John

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Slick Temperatures Post Run

« on: August 30, 2016, 11:50:37 AM »

Hi Jon,  track temp was 128, slick pressure was 7.0 on 12" rims...

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Front Engine Dragsters / Slick Temperatures Post Run

« on: August 30, 2016, 04:37:22 AM »

I know I read somewhere on the site regarding slick temperatures post run...I've started doing it routinely as it relates to air pressures.  Post run my temperatures on the edges are 150F and 138F in the middle of my D2585 Goodyear.  Not sure if this means under-inflation?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?

« on: August 08, 2016, 12:21:23 PM »

Bill, car looks great...I see you have zoomies back!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: D2585 Goodyears

« on: July 28, 2016, 09:50:45 AM »

Thanks Bill...I'm on it now.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Slick Tire Pressures

« on: July 27, 2016, 05:02:15 PM »

John & Bruce thanks for the valued information.  I'm alos experimenting with nose weight and was amazed at how much 12lbs in front of the spindle C/L affected the attitude of the launch.