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Wanted to sell / Dart PRO1 Head Package SBC

« on: January 15, 2014, 08:29:51 AM »

Complete Set of Dart Pro1 aluminum heads. 230cc runner, 75cc exhaust, 2.08 intake, 1.60 exhaust. Complete with Harland-Sharp roller rockers, PBM roller lifters, Howards Cams stud girdle, and push rods.

 Just install your cam and you have a complete top end.

$2,200 O.B.O.

Tim
tim@timdietzracing.com or (717)965-7187 call or text

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Wanted to sell / Radiator with Fan

« on: January 06, 2014, 09:46:08 AM »

used in our FED last year, but switched to a alcohol and MFI and now using a recirculating tank.  Measurements are 21.5 long x 13 wide x 2.5 tall.  Fan included.  Asking $150 + shipping.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Throttle linkage on Mechanical Fuel Injection

« on: December 23, 2013, 04:36:14 AM »

Perfect guys!  thanks for the pics.  Gives me a good starting point!  I have what feels like 50 ft of fuel, oil and water lines to run and then the linkage and we should be all set.  Not many changes from last year except the engine.  No major car changes.  Is it March yet?

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Wanted to buy / FED Trailer

« on: December 20, 2013, 04:09:50 AM »

Looking to possibly buy a nostalgic FED enclosed trailer.  Let me know if there is any out there!

Thanks.

Tim

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Throttle linkage on Mechanical Fuel Injection

« on: December 19, 2013, 04:01:46 AM »

Cajun and John, both great looking cars!  Also, thank you for the pictures they help tremendously!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Throttle linkage on Mechanical Fuel Injection

« on: December 18, 2013, 12:41:02 PM »

You guys are way beyond me at this point.  We only bracket race with a vintage group in Pennsylvania.  We aren't worried about weight!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Throttle linkage on Mechanical Fuel Injection

« on: December 18, 2013, 04:02:51 AM »

Rooman, thanks for the reply and the link! 

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Throttle linkage on Mechanical Fuel Injection

« on: December 17, 2013, 12:49:30 PM »

Don't feel that I "need" it.  More then anything we like to be a little different and it is already on the engine so we couldn't see converting it back to a wet sump....

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Throttle linkage on Mechanical Fuel Injection

« on: December 17, 2013, 11:36:37 AM »

thanks.  I'm going to have to get a little creative because I'll have to pull on the throttle linkage at the injector.  I may have to run my cable out around the engine and then run it back through.  thanks for the help guys.

I'm thinking I can hook up a small heim end at the bottom of the pedal and use that as a pull to open the throttle.  It will take a little bit of work developing a bracket to hold the cable up at the injection, but we'll come up with something.

Thanks for the help!

P.S.-anyone else running a dry sump system?  We bought a 410 c.i. sprintcar engine all aluminum for the car and just wanted to hear how people like the dry sump.

Thanks.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Throttle linkage on Mechanical Fuel Injection

« on: December 17, 2013, 08:32:59 AM »

Glenn thanks, but yes, stack injection (I should have been clearer!) 

I don't have any current pics available until tomorrow.  I'm currently using a Mr. Gasket throttle pedal P/N#3842G http://prestoliteperformance.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/1516/image/1569/
Not scared of changing but, just looking for some other guys ideas of what they have.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Throttle linkage on Mechanical Fuel Injection

« on: December 17, 2013, 07:09:47 AM »

Ok guys, switching from a carb to MFI this winter and wondering how everyone is doing there throttle linkage on the pedal and on the injection.  Pictures would be awesome!  I don't believe our little cable that we used on our carb linkage will hold up on the MFI.

Thanks in advance!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 1st passes, finally!

« on: May 16, 2013, 03:56:14 AM »

Randy, We never ran it at 140".  We bought it, stripped it and changed it before running it at that lenght.  We actually found the car on craigslist, 2001 Mark Williams that was never raced.  The car was started but never finished.  So we basically started over and lengthened it right from the start.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 1st passes, finally!

« on: May 14, 2013, 08:47:17 AM »

Tommy, not a problem.  I'll keep you posted on how it goes.  I'm hoping to have it completed Sunday.  There is a nostalgia event Memorial Day weekend that we would love to take part in.  Tim

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 1st passes, finally!

« on: May 13, 2013, 10:25:16 AM »

Glenn,

Just class 4 license.  I believe that is 7.50-9.99.  Hoping the car will run 8.30's or somewhere half close to that.  My dad said the fastest he ever went was a 9.01 and he always wanted to run in the 8's. 

Coolest part of the entire day was watching my Mom on mother's day back my dad up.  I could almost turn the clock back and imagine what it was like back when they were first dating.  Really special day for my family...

one more pic, you can see my mom in the pink sweatshirt standing behind my dad when he made the very first pass in the car.

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Front Engine Dragsters / 1st passes, finally!

« on: May 13, 2013, 09:28:35 AM »

After many hours of hard work, my dad and I finally got our car to the track yesterday.  Neither of us have our license, I'm planning on going for mine next week.  Car was  a dream to drive straight as an arrow!  The car is an 2001 Mark Williams that we lengthened from 140" to 175" with a 400 SBC.  (sorry guys, I know the headers and carb aren't ideal!)  I've run dirt track open wheel cars since I was 7 years old (i'm now 31) and my dad was a drag racer 30 years ago.  My parents first date was York US30 dragway.  All and all and great day until we found a caliper leaking brake fluid and put the car in the trailer.  We'll get it fixed up and try again this coming week!