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Events / Re: Bakersfield
« on: October 17, 2016, 12:33:38 PM »
We will be running NE1 with the Nightmare dragster, blown alcohol 532 c.i. Ford.
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Altereds / Re: used altered
« on: September 19, 2016, 07:00:54 PM »
Doing my daily FED.org check, I come across this thread and have to throw my two cents in. As Van mentioned above, we built the Nightmare Dragster in his backyard a few years ago. The entire car is built overkill down to every tube being the heavier wall then NHRA demands. At this time we are running a 532 c.i. 385 series on blown alcohol with basically bone stock aluminum Cobrajet heads, very little work on them. Two Sundays ago, 9-11, we took it to Fontana for a test and tune. We ran a 7.45 @ 180.09 and a 7.47 @181.18. To compare the numbers mentioned earlier in this thread the 60' is 1.10, 1/8 mile is 4.75 @146.48. Our Facebook link is below with video of the second run. The Ford will haul the mail.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Famoso Raceway Tower Fire
« on: January 06, 2016, 09:23:07 AM »
Received many messages on my facebook page that the tower and announcer booth at Famoso Raceway were burnt pretty bad early this morning. The Famoso Raceway facebook page says they will be okay by the March Meet. Hope no one was hurt and everything will be rebuilt in time.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: How did they build those early jnr fuel cars so light?
« on: May 28, 2015, 01:02:51 PM »
In the early 1980s I drove then later owned an a/fuel dragster that was very well known under the original team. We were changing the rear end in the car and were astonished when we saw the housing was drilled with countless 1" to 2" holes and then covered in fiberglass. No wonder the car was originally around 900 lbs.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Pinion height.
« on: January 15, 2015, 09:30:50 AM »Here is the pic of how easy it is to change gears in the Dana 60Anyone ever use a dana 60? or is it just an expense thing?Have to pull the entire RE to do gear change and also heavy
I built my car using a Dana 60 It's without question the strongest, cheapest rear to put in anything. I have easily changed gear sets without removing it, in fact it was very easy. I do not find it uncomfortable at all. Heavy yes, I do have a Mag housing but I did not use it. If I build another car it will have a Dana 60
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Front Engine Dragsters / Shut Down Etiquette
« on: November 05, 2014, 04:15:36 PM »
I re-licensed after a 30 year break and I was wondering what the shut down etiquette is. I have heard several different explanations on who exits the track first. Is there a correct way, right lane, left lane, winner, loser, whoever is out front after the chute is out?
Keven
Keven
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: So who is going to HRR? Would like to meet some of you guys in person.
« on: October 14, 2014, 07:26:31 AM »
I will be there Saturday only, unfortunately as a spectator. Good luck to those of you racing. 
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Roo Man's Room / Re: How do i know the cage will fit my size?
« on: June 12, 2014, 01:32:08 PM »
Guys
This is towards Andrew's comment. I would think it would only be half of the 7" between your helmet and roll cage. Gotta consider half that 7" is from the waist down. There is also the leg to body length ratio, can be same height with long or short legs. I'm 6'6" with a car built to my size. A friend about 6'2" has 5" between helmet and cage. As they say results can vary. Won't really know until you hop in.
Keven
This is towards Andrew's comment. I would think it would only be half of the 7" between your helmet and roll cage. Gotta consider half that 7" is from the waist down. There is also the leg to body length ratio, can be same height with long or short legs. I'm 6'6" with a car built to my size. A friend about 6'2" has 5" between helmet and cage. As they say results can vary. Won't really know until you hop in.
Keven
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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Glenn's dragster thread
« on: May 23, 2014, 07:25:02 AM »
Glenn
Love the close up.
Love the close up.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: What did you do on your Front Engine Dragster TODAY?
« on: May 09, 2014, 12:27:43 PM »
Have fun Glenn. That first time out is always worth the wait, especially when it is successful.
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Roo Man's Room / Re: Anti-rotation device ?
« on: April 04, 2014, 09:00:09 AM »
Here is a couple pics of how we did our anti-rotation device. We doubled ours on the front and back of the housing. On the front side we incorporated it into the drive line cover.
Keven
Keven
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Trans blanket
« on: March 04, 2014, 07:44:55 PM »
Trans shield is a nice easy set up.
Keven
Keven
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Roo Man's Room / Re: wheelie bars
« on: February 06, 2014, 07:16:34 PM »
We chose to go with single top bar and two on the bottom with a wide stance at the wheels. The tabs on the chassis are 1/4" thick with 3/8" grade 8 bolts, bars are 1 1/4" .065. Very stout and believe me we use them every pass, never had any issues with this set up.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Cockpit. Bracing
« on: January 03, 2014, 07:31:15 AM »
We updated our chassis during the build, it is certified to 5.0. The K brace infront of the rearend and a removable brace next to the rearend.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Hello everyone
« on: October 11, 2013, 08:18:25 PM »
John
I think we are both right.
I think we are both right.
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