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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Licencing

« on: July 20, 2019, 07:46:53 AM »

Congrats!  Keep up the good work!!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: negatives of FED as bracket car?

« on: July 08, 2019, 05:35:32 AM »

but again Ive never had to race on a track with a crappy shutdown area, Id rather pack up and go home then to kill the car

I hope you packed up this day.  I think this was Sac?  Made for a great photo opp...

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: NT/F license

« on: June 24, 2019, 01:41:09 PM »

You did a great job, too!  Congrats again Larry!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 2019 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement

« on: February 25, 2019, 09:35:21 AM »

They also screwed up some of the NTF rules.  Since when did headers need to be insulated down the the bend in the body???   

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: cheap performance gains

« on: December 03, 2018, 12:38:09 PM »

Follow these directions, and you won't have the money to pay attention to the faster cars...

https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/deceptive-nostalgia-we-dissect-a-modern-bnostalgia-dragster-and-see-how-advanced-it-really-is/

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: K-88 / 6 Cylinder

« on: October 29, 2018, 10:59:10 AM »

Killer!!!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Did anyone notice! 1,000 members.... I said if we got there I would do shirts.

« on: October 11, 2018, 09:30:06 AM »

Try Stith Printing or Redline Shirt Club.  They sponsor races and series that board members most likely attend.

http://www.stithprinting.com

https://www.redlineshirtclub.com

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: trans cooler heat

« on: October 07, 2018, 03:27:15 PM »

Personally, I would never mount a transmission cooler inside of the cockpit.  I think that is not allowed in a door car.  Just think if it burst, or a line broke.  I have seen plenty mounted out front.  I have also seen them mounted behind the seat, under the parachute.  I think that is the safest location for it.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: tear off and blinders

« on: August 24, 2018, 08:19:34 AM »

I am slightly biased toward low slug rockets.  I got to crew on one...

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: tear off and blinders

« on: August 22, 2018, 09:24:22 AM »

Off topic;

I will say this, Mr. Means, I am NOT a GM fan.  But, your car RULES!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: tear off and blinders

« on: August 20, 2018, 11:36:15 AM »

Tears off work...

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: tear off and blinders

« on: August 20, 2018, 05:58:21 AM »

A few NTF guys use tearoffs.  Personally, I would on any FED.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Most comfortable Under wear??

« on: July 22, 2018, 02:46:34 PM »

Simpson's Carbon-X undies and socks are SFI tagged, I have called them about it.

https://simpsonraceproducts.com/underwear-accessories/carbonx-balaclava-head-sock/

https://simpsonraceproducts.com/underwear-accessories/carbonx-underwear/

https://simpsonraceproducts.com/underwear-accessories/sfi-3.3-carbonx-socks/

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Rear gear with a 3 speed

« on: July 15, 2018, 10:24:49 AM »

There is a company selling TH400 transmissions that run as a two speed.  Maybe it is just a kit?  I believe they use second and third gears.  Maybe that would work for the TF727?

I am in the same boat, I want a C4 behind my Y Block Ford engine.  Call it stubbornness or call is stupidity.  But, I want a Ford powered Ford with Ford parts.  I will give up performance for the pursuit of happiness.

As my favorite quote says;  A chump like me will always choose passion over common sense...

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Altereds / Re: TH400 in an Altered

« on: March 24, 2018, 02:59:47 PM »

If you have a motor plate between the engine and transmission and mounting ears at the front of the engine, I believe you do not want to run a rear transmission mount.  If you do, the chassis will flex, and you start braking stuff.  Hopefully Roo or someone with more knowledge than me will add to this.

Personally, I think swapping out a Powerglide for a TH400 is a great idea.  I wouldn't be afraid of running it as a three speed either.  That would keep in engine RPM in the sweat spot (power band).