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by Bob West
Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: 100 FOOT DRAGS....... FOOTBRAKER
Replies: 2
Views: 3671

Re: 100 FOOT DRAGS....... FOOTBRAKER

If you want a big ole heavy car to e.t., you have to get it going, you can't make up what you lose off the line ;) . I happen to agree with Ed.
by Bob West
Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Control Arm Bushing Replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 9405

Re: Control Arm Bushing Replacement

I'm using the crimped lock nuts whatever you call them. I snug them down as evenly as possible, allowing the control arm to fall under its own weight.
by Bob West
Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:17 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: anyone tried PROFORM carb
Replies: 8
Views: 6438

Re: anyone tried PROFORM carb

My son is using an proform 850 carb, works fine, no issues. He's run a best of 11.13 n/a and 10.11 on NOS, just a little .030 over 454.
by Bob West
Sun Mar 14, 2010 10:09 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: electric vacuum pump
Replies: 9
Views: 8139

Re: electric vacuum pump

I know Dwight has issues with a rear main leaking on occasion, when the vacuum pump was working, no more leaks.
by Bob West
Sat Mar 13, 2010 8:24 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: electric vacuum pump
Replies: 9
Views: 8139

Re: electric vacuum pump

Hey Don, Dwight Parker was running an electric pump off of a cadillac on his blown Poncho in his Firebird.
by Bob West
Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Control Arm Bushing Replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 9405

Re: Control Arm Bushing Replacement

I've just borrowed them from the local Oreillys auto parts store.
by Bob West
Sun Mar 07, 2010 7:50 pm
Forum: Racing Converters
Topic: Tightning converter
Replies: 22
Views: 15363

Re: Tightning converter

Your fast enough Chris :thumb:
by Bob West
Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:18 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Transbrake vs Non Transbrake ?
Replies: 14
Views: 30023

Re: Transbrake vs Non Transbrake ?

I'd put my footbraked ATI converter up against any transbraked car for consistency ;) Footbraking also isnt near as hard on the driveline.
by Bob West
Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: At the finish line, what do you do
Replies: 17
Views: 11154

Re: At the finish line, what do you do

I just lift, never had bearing issues.
by Bob West
Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:50 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Small tire vs Big tire
Replies: 58
Views: 183615

Re: Small tire vs Big tire

I only got 9", but I can get it up ;)
by Bob West
Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Wilwood or ???
Replies: 16
Views: 10879

Re: Wilwood or ???

The car actually stops pretty good, pedal is pretty firm. I'm just looking to dress the engine compartment up a bit, maybe lose a little weight ;) I just want a nice replacement master cylinder.
by Bob West
Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:45 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Wilwood or ???
Replies: 16
Views: 10879

Re: Wilwood or ???

Moparious Maximus wrote:When dealing with master cylinders, its nice to know your pedal ratio, it can make a big differance.

The pedal has two holes so the rod can be moved up or down. One for power brakes and the other for manual brakes, but I'm not sure what the ratio is.
by Bob West
Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:10 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Wilwood or ???
Replies: 16
Views: 10879

Re: Wilwood or ???

How do you know what size piston/bore you need?
by Bob West
Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Wilwood or ???
Replies: 16
Views: 10879

Re: Wilwood or ???

Did you have to get any adapter fittings for the brake lines to the m/c? My pushrod is adjustable.
by Bob West
Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Wilwood or ???
Replies: 16
Views: 10879

Re: Wilwood or ???

I am more than happy with the Wilwood brakes, just looking to upgrade the master cylinder. 3700lbs is almost too heavy to try and slow down at Mokan ;)