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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: New Keith Black block
« on: March 10, 2018, 05:58:09 AM »
lifter bushings done.
FEDs Forever!
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Roo Man's Room / Re: Wheel speed
« on: March 05, 2018, 06:14:31 PM »
Thank you for the info Roo. Yes I am not sure which car is the yellow TF car but we were next to it in staging and the attention to detail on that FED is amazing. It is a work of art. Too bad the weather was so crazy but they always seem to get it done. And as always it was a great time.
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Roo Man's Room / Wheel speed
« on: March 04, 2018, 10:49:44 PM »
Hi rooman, I saw a couple of your builds at the march meet. Very nice builds in the top fuel class. The question I have is air pressure vs wheel speed and wheelie bar height. There is quite a controversial conversation about wheel speed vs wheelie bar topic between quite a few people at the track. I have been told the lower the tire pressure the faster the wheel speed and this weekend I was told I was wrong, I am interested In your input on this topic. maybe I am way out of line but I am talking about a 7.0 to 7.6 fed deal. What is your input on this topic? I have always found lower pressure gets you up on the slick faster but am I wrong? I am by all means not a pro and I would like to be schooled on this topic. Thanks
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: New Keith Black block
« on: March 01, 2018, 10:13:16 AM »
It is kinda a one off deal, It is a low deck wedge solid block. No cooling passages. Looks like the new owners of KB are making a run at it and are going to start pumping out blocks. This block is one of the first new ones with many changes. I am very happy for sure...
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / New Keith Black block
« on: February 28, 2018, 06:01:23 PM »
Just thought I would share pics of my new KB block after a few years of waiting.
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Wanted to buy / Re: HILBORN 90 DEGREE NOZZLES WANTED
« on: February 19, 2018, 08:16:13 PM »
same nozzles but fan cut is under fitting not 45deg
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Wanted to buy / Re: HILBORN 90 DEGREE NOZZLES WANTED
« on: February 17, 2018, 06:28:44 PM »
I have a new set of kinsler Q580 not sure of what they are..
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Roo Man's Room / Steering
« on: February 15, 2018, 09:10:37 PM »
Hi Rooman, can you please post a couple pics of how you do steering mounts down the side of the chassis? Do you use Teflon to make the tube slide better? I would like to cut off all my brackets and make it better. Maybe I am being too pikey but would like to get rid of the metal to metal deal. I hope this makes sense. Thank you as for finally after 2.5 years I might be getting my KB block to finally mock everything up. I will post pics as all comes along.
Thanks Greg S.
Thanks Greg S.
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Angry cadillac engine.
« on: January 28, 2018, 12:51:53 PM »
Your digger is bitchen, just make Greg Means go to bed before 4am... Lol had a great time in Redding next to you all...
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Front Engine Dragsters / Think it has a Hemi?
« on: January 25, 2018, 01:00:04 PM »
Sorry Glen is this is wrong to post here. Just some fun.
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Jon's Wheel House / Re: Rear Wheel Torque
« on: January 09, 2018, 06:59:40 PM »
Weld Wheels web site
Lug Nuts: 7/16 Wheel stud = 75-85 ft-lbs
1/2 Wheel stud = 85-95 ft-lbs
5/8 Wheel stud = 130-140 ft-lbs
12mm = 90 ft-lbs 14mm = 110 ft-lbs
Weld Racing does not recommend the use of lubricant when installing lug nuts.
Strange also recommends 130 with the aluminum spacers...
Lug Nuts: 7/16 Wheel stud = 75-85 ft-lbs
1/2 Wheel stud = 85-95 ft-lbs
5/8 Wheel stud = 130-140 ft-lbs
12mm = 90 ft-lbs 14mm = 110 ft-lbs
Weld Racing does not recommend the use of lubricant when installing lug nuts.
Strange also recommends 130 with the aluminum spacers...
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Merry Christmas! ( or happy holiday with sky man of your choice)
« on: December 23, 2017, 06:08:54 PM »
Merry Christmas Dave, Tilt the can and smile...Merry Christmas to all!!!
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Engine parts coatings
« on: December 06, 2017, 12:24:04 PM »
Jon you should check out the line 2 line coatings ICON is using on piston skirts. I think it might be something worth while on the Jr Fuel engines to help with ring seal... I'm no pro but is good stuff
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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Glenn's dragster thread
« on: November 22, 2017, 12:12:31 PM »
VERY NICE