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Front Engine Dragsters / proper placement of fire suppresion nozzles

« on: March 24, 2016, 04:07:31 AM »

is there a standard location of the nozzles for the fire system, running none blown stack injection on alcohol, thanks mike

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Front Engine Dragsters / converter

« on: January 23, 2016, 07:45:02 AM »

looking for opinions on torgue converter stall speed. here goes;
140" fed
540ci dart mtr injected with alky
12x33-15 hoosier slicks
power glide-tranny brake,,electric shift
1508 lbs
390 gears

not looking to set the world on fire just be able to make nice passes, any input would be gratly appreciated. thanks mike

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Front Engine Dragsters / License passes

« on: August 02, 2015, 06:13:01 PM »

 Just made my passes for my Quick Rod 1/8 th  license this weekend at Lancaster Speedway Nostalgia Event. Car went straight for all passes consistent 5.70's. could not be happier,,now baby steps forward.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Empire Gold Cup

« on: July 27, 2015, 04:56:59 AM »

WOW,,,what a blast, got to run my FED to new hights for me. eventually I got it down to a 5.5 @ 128 in 1/8th, foot braking, I think we have quite a bit left in the tank, but we'll take our time, but WOW what a blast, THANKS to Jerry and Clare for the awesome facility to race at...Empire Dragway

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Front Engine Dragsters / fornt wing size

« on: April 03, 2015, 12:42:04 PM »

Hi all, looking for info on size of front wing, have 140 inchwb, 540 ci, 850 hp, glide , car is about 1450lbs.also looking to use 10.5 or 12 inch x 31 or taller tire.  any insight would be greatly appreciated. thanks mike

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Spud Miller's Cave / nozzle location

« on: February 08, 2015, 07:55:50 AM »

hi, I have a 540 ci dart block and heads using a crower stack injection, hilborn 1 pump [all flowed and checked ] the motor came out of a drag boat and has the nozzles above the throttle plates, I was told to move them below..any opinion will be appreciated. thanks mike