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Altereds / Re: safety equipment

« on: July 08, 2015, 07:54:20 PM »

The only dealer that has a real stock on the shelves at all times of -15 and -20 is Biondo in NJ
They are racers and offer Excellent customer service to all racers--They keep every size of two piece and one piece suits ON THE SHELF--they are very helpful with sizing and when i got my new SFI -15 Sparco it was too small--they admitted they helped with sizing and exchanged it fast as could be with Zero lip or attitude.
The Sparco X Light suit I bought is very comfortable--high quality construction and was DEEPLY discounted vs other dealers---they also offer NHRA discount.  I lost an arm restraint in the pits and when i called he sent me two more next day with a smile
Biondo customer for life here--they do  it old style and with style and..... best $$$ on the market.

2x....love my sparco -15 x-lite

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Gassers / Re: question

« on: June 13, 2015, 08:53:56 PM »

No!  I run quite afew nostalgia events and see plenty on chevy ll gassers. Besides,build what YOU like.

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Intro...Geez I really miss drag racing

« on: June 07, 2015, 01:00:57 PM »

Nice looking ride!!! You should be super proud of it. You have what some of us aspire to.

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Glenn's dragster thread

« on: May 24, 2015, 10:11:49 PM »

I guess that's the million dollar question. I guess it depends on how bad you want to get rid of it. Seen some nice cars on there for a fair price,but I would'nt  sell myself short, your's is a beautiful car. 

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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Glenn's dragster thread

« on: May 24, 2015, 06:54:06 PM »

Glenn, Sorry to hear your thinking of selling the car . I would list it on racingjunk.com if u are serious about selling.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 1.69 low gear

« on: April 28, 2015, 01:50:49 PM »

   I'll second that. Been looking at new planteries for my powerglide with differant ratios. What's the benefit of a 1.69 over a 1.76 or mas's 1.80?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Rear Tire selection

« on: April 11, 2015, 07:33:10 AM »

I've had good luck with a 31x 10.5 hoosier,but trying a set of 2585' s this year.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Teardown surprise

« on: February 27, 2015, 02:48:02 AM »

JanJon, your heads may not have "been-whacked-to xxxx" to get compression. My JF SBC heads have not been milled, and my intake valve stick out from the edge of the deck surface of the heads.
When I have time, I'm getting our dragster ready for the March Meet, I'll take some pictures of my current heads and post them here.
In the meantime, here is a picture of one on my busted heads, when the trans shifted into neutral instead of high gear and the motor went to 12,500 rpm. Just look at the good combustion camber , not the busted one. If someone milled the xxxx off you heads you would have alignment issues, with head bolts, intake manifold etc.  Bottom line no matter how much energy you have, a good race motor has higher compression than your "back-n-forth " work car. And even higher compression if you are burning alky. You'll be surprised how much higher compression will "wake up your motor !"  10 Custom made [ with mold] Pistons , rings, pins cost me $1200, I think off- the- shelf high compression pistons will be allot less. Our current pistons are from CP.

I hope this helps,
Jon

OUCH!!!!

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Short or tall stacks

« on: February 03, 2015, 04:31:00 PM »

I agree, run it and than change it, and change one thing at a time so you know the result of the change.


Ditto

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Drag Racing / Re: March Meet and Weather

« on: January 20, 2015, 01:40:26 AM »

   Made the pilgramage to the march meet fot the first time last year and had a blast. First thing I would suggest is booking a room early. I decideed to go again this yr. And already have my room reserved...FYI... the Best Western in Wasco, 6 miles from the track if I remmember correctly.  They are only letting you reserve the room if you book it for the entire weekend including Friday.
   As far as weather goes, you might need a light jacket or sweat shirt if it is cloudy and the wind is blowing. When I was there last yr a hat,sunglasses and sunscreen where a must.

P.S. if you need the # for the Best Western it is (661)758-1111

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Wanted to buy / Re: Just wondering

« on: December 13, 2014, 06:23:29 PM »

Alkydigger has new hilborn 4-port upright injectors forsale.
http://www.alkydigger.net/products.php?cat=183

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Just for fun little guy FED combos

« on: December 09, 2014, 01:59:22 PM »

Pipe Dreams, how much did your performance improve when you went from 33x12 MH to 31x10.5 Hoosier ? And what width rims are you using ? And Oh Ya what tire pressure is working best for you ?

Jon

Picked up a consistent.03 to a best .05  in 60'.  The M&H tires are a really soft compound that was designed for N/TF and I had put them on the car right after I had finished building the car. Not knowing how much a fed likes wheel speed.
   The Rims are an old set of 15x10 ansens. Tire pressure 6.5 to 7 depending on the track. Hoping to gain a little more with the d2585's from you when they come in.
I' m on the list for 2 tires, right?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Just for fun little guy FED combos

« on: December 08, 2014, 03:54:49 PM »

Thank You, Sir. Watched the vid. Of you  On youtube and can only think of 2 words. HOLY CRAP!!!

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Just for fun little guy FED combos

« on: December 08, 2014, 01:50:25 PM »

Mopar Tax...... tell me about it. Man, if i could only get a tax break and be able to fit a big block mopar in the frame. You chevy guy's have it made. I do get a certain satisfaction from putting a big block chevy RED on the trailer with my small block mopar though.
Got the motor out right now to freshen for next yr. Changing cams and getting the heads cnc ported. Looking to see if we can step-up and run with Glenn in the 8.0 class next yr.
Here' what she is right now.
She's  a 1970 170" Woody
415 SBM 12.8/1cr with Indy 360-1 heads
Enderle two holer injected on alky
Glide w/ 8 3/4   4.30 gears
Had been running 33x12 M&H now on 31x10.5 Hoosiers.
Best so far 8.41@159
5.30 @129   1/8
1.15 sixty foot leaving at 2,200

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: What little things you do to make your car easier to work on/more reliable?

« on: November 08, 2014, 09:14:19 PM »

 I keep my battery on an automatic trickle charger (battery tender) at all times. Never have to worry about state of charge.   Bought a set of wheel dollies to spin the car around then the pit are tight. At the end of the day while the motor is hot I put a shop vac in the valve cover oil fill hole and draw cool air through the motor to cool it down and to avoid any alcohol or water condensation back into the oil.