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Jon's Wheel House / Re: slicks?
« on: October 23, 2016, 07:18:22 PM »
This Hoosier has worked well for our FED: Part number 18225 31.0/12.0-15* . I think it is about #30.
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Events / Re: NDRL Finial race, In conjunction with 5th Goodguys Nostalgia Nationals
« on: October 17, 2016, 06:49:31 PM »
Congratulations! Very nice finish to 2016 !
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Fuel Top Lube Question--had issues Sat at Track Help
« on: September 27, 2016, 07:03:36 PM »
I don't use top lube. I change 1 & 6 plugs before the start of a new day/race. NGK have been consistent in the burn on the ground strap. I tune by the looks of those 2 cylinders and a thermocouple in # 6 cylinder. I am in a sweet spot and haven't changed the tune-up for several races.
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: offset grind crankshaft
« on: September 23, 2016, 06:51:53 PM »The Olds engine with a 4.125 bore and 3.95 stroke is 422 CID. A gain of 28 CI. over the stock 3.688 stroke. Is that worth several thousand dollars? I would look at getting the engine to breath better before spending $$$$ on a stroker crankshaft. Again just my 2 cents.
My 2 cents says, He can buy a off the shelf forged 400 SBC piston & a BBC aftermarket rod & re bush the pin end to SBC size and off set stroke the crank. At .060 over bore & stroking I think 440 is more what can be had. The stock rebuilder pistons are not cheap and the stock rod is no good for HP use. My local crank shop offsets cranks for me at $250 max, I had him offset a few Cast 460 Ford cranks last year. The Olds crank is Forged, and like I've already said this was the norm back when the Olds was raced. To try and have any success with the Olds using stock rods and rebuilder pistons is not going to work. This is not a SBC The racing world already has to many of them
I'm really a Ford guy and my racing partner a Mopar man. We bought a FED with a SBC. It's a very affordable platform. Just 2 cents more.
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: offset grind crankshaft
« on: September 23, 2016, 08:38:29 AM »
The Olds engine with a 4.125 bore and 3.95 stroke is 422 CID. A gain of 28 CI. over the stock 3.688 stroke. Is that worth several thousand dollars? I would look at getting the engine to breath better before spending $$$$ on a stroker crankshaft. Again just my 2 cents.
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: offset grind crankshaft
« on: September 21, 2016, 06:20:10 PM »
The Oldsmobile engine has how many off the shelf parts available? My guess is a small amount. Anything can be custom made. It's always a question of how much do you want to spend on your combination ? I got tired of " a little bit here and a little bit there " and put a blower combo together. Just my 2 cents. George
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Drag Racing / Re: Burnout
« on: September 10, 2016, 09:34:53 AM »
Paul said it all. Let her rip !
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Anybody know nything about this car?
« on: September 06, 2016, 08:09:36 AM »
Yes it is. Pete and Chuck are good buds.
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Events / Central Illinois Dragway Fall Nostalgia race 2016.
« on: September 05, 2016, 04:15:36 AM »
Fall Nostalgia Race
FEATURING
CHUCK AND TINA BAIRD'S WILDSIDE FRONT ENGINE DRAGSTER
SEAN BELTS METAL MAFIA AA/FUEL ALTERED
SCOTT GAULTER NITRO MADNESS AA/FUEL ALTERED
CENTRAL ILLINOIS DRAGWAY NOSTALGIA QUICK SERIES
OZARK MOUNTAIN SUPER SHIFTERS
NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK
NOSTALGIA GASSERS RACING ASSOC.
7.49 AND QUICKER ELIMINATOR CLASS (NO BOX)
7.50 AND SLOWER ELIMINATOR CLASS (NO BOX)
SPECIAL WHEEL STAND EXHIBITION
•Friday, September 9th
◦Gates open @ 12-noon for participant Parking / Spectators may enter at 5pm
◦Test & Tune for Nostalgia Race Participants $30/ non-participants $50 / 6p-10pm
◦Spectators $15 / Seniors & Military with ID $10 / Kids 12&under FREE
•SATURDAY, SEPT 10th
◦Gates open @ 8am / Time Runs 2PM / EXHIBITION CARS 5,6:30 & 8PM (assuming no one breaks)
◦Spectators $20 / Seniors & Military with ID $15 / Kids 12&under FREE
7.49 AND QUICKER ELIMINATOR CLASS (NO BOX) 1980 and older
Entry Fee $60 Buybacks $30 Payout follows Top ET grid
7.50 AND SLOWER ELIMINATOR CLASS (NO BOX) 1980 AND OLDER
Entry Fee $55 Buybacks $30 Payout follows Mod ET grid
Remember boxes must be removed from vehicle... no Exceptions
And any participant quicker than 7.05 must have engine containment diaper or belly pan and pass tech. All other cars diapers strongly recommended for your safety.
FEATURING
CHUCK AND TINA BAIRD'S WILDSIDE FRONT ENGINE DRAGSTER
SEAN BELTS METAL MAFIA AA/FUEL ALTERED
SCOTT GAULTER NITRO MADNESS AA/FUEL ALTERED
CENTRAL ILLINOIS DRAGWAY NOSTALGIA QUICK SERIES
OZARK MOUNTAIN SUPER SHIFTERS
NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK
NOSTALGIA GASSERS RACING ASSOC.
7.49 AND QUICKER ELIMINATOR CLASS (NO BOX)
7.50 AND SLOWER ELIMINATOR CLASS (NO BOX)
SPECIAL WHEEL STAND EXHIBITION
•Friday, September 9th
◦Gates open @ 12-noon for participant Parking / Spectators may enter at 5pm
◦Test & Tune for Nostalgia Race Participants $30/ non-participants $50 / 6p-10pm
◦Spectators $15 / Seniors & Military with ID $10 / Kids 12&under FREE
•SATURDAY, SEPT 10th
◦Gates open @ 8am / Time Runs 2PM / EXHIBITION CARS 5,6:30 & 8PM (assuming no one breaks)
◦Spectators $20 / Seniors & Military with ID $15 / Kids 12&under FREE
7.49 AND QUICKER ELIMINATOR CLASS (NO BOX) 1980 and older
Entry Fee $60 Buybacks $30 Payout follows Top ET grid
7.50 AND SLOWER ELIMINATOR CLASS (NO BOX) 1980 AND OLDER
Entry Fee $55 Buybacks $30 Payout follows Mod ET grid
Remember boxes must be removed from vehicle... no Exceptions
And any participant quicker than 7.05 must have engine containment diaper or belly pan and pass tech. All other cars diapers strongly recommended for your safety.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Anybody know nything about this car?
« on: September 05, 2016, 03:58:32 AM »
It is a Neil & Parks car. Pete Dove and Tom Kirkbride are owners. We run together in the Nostalgia quick series. Additional pictures : http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fnostalgiadragworld.com%2Fv4i9-nqs-cid-ricks-8-13-16.php&h=GAQErqREQ
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Electronics / Re: wheelie bar sensor
« on: August 12, 2016, 04:41:18 AM »
Wheel chalk along with a helper at the rear of the car is what I do. I have one helper with an I phone recording the run in slow motion helps as well. I see some of the pro teams use a camera on the track to capture movement at the tire & wheelie bar.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Hoosier slicks
« on: August 02, 2016, 01:51:32 PM »
Yes, it has worked well with our current blown SBC PG combo. We have ran a best of 4.50 @ 158. As I recall the first Hoosier JR fuel tire was built much heavier and when we ran them after running the GY lightweight grow tire on our 355 injected setup we slowed down considerably. There is plenty of good information on this forum on the Goodyear D2585 tire.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: D2585 Goodyears
« on: July 25, 2016, 04:57:38 PM »
I too match green tires but after that it's something I never check again. I'm not sure when a difference would become a problem on a long car? The question really becomes "what do the tires grow to during the run" ? That's a question that probably can be calculated but I'll leave that to the number crunchers.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Anyone remember this fed?
« on: May 08, 2016, 08:07:28 AM »
I would be contacting these guys. http://www.abrahamsmachine.com/