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by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: Just got Mallory 140 comp pump in the mail today have ?'ssss
Replies: 9
Views: 9004

Re: Just got Mallory 140 comp pump in the mail today have ?'ssss

All aftermarket electric, externally mounted fuel pumps are pushers. The Comp 140 pump is meant to use -6 or 3/8" lines in and out, same with the regulator and If I was runing a returnline with that pump, I'd put a jet to restrict the flow of the return in the fitting/line. That said, I never r...
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:33 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: A-Body rear suspension setup
Replies: 10
Views: 11563

Re: A-Body rear suspension setup

YES, it shortens and stiffens the spring, which is exactly the opposite what you need!

Rear springs...the stiffest you can get!
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:24 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: best sbc race intake manifold
Replies: 20
Views: 25273

Re: best sbc race intake manifold

You can't ask nor make the blanket statement ..."what is the best manifold for a sbc" without knowing the specifics of YOUR sbc along with RPM and intended use. 72 nova ,406 cid, 3120 pounds with me, 4.86 gear with powerglide. My car runs a 6.70 na with this converter with a 1.46 sixty. On...
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Sun Feb 15, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: What oil is good to run?
Replies: 11
Views: 6506

Re: What oil is good to run?

Thanks, owned it 27 years and raced it nearly 20.

It was/is a great car and the best of it's kind!

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by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Sun Feb 15, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: What oil is good to run?
Replies: 11
Views: 6506

Re: What oil is good to run?

Yep, the '02 Firebird Formula, a former Super Stock car built by MPR is my new ride.

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by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: What oil is good to run?
Replies: 11
Views: 6506

Re: What oil is good to run?

Thank you!

Unfortunately you'll never see it again, I sold it!

Since you've seen, trust me with what I've told you in this and your fuel pump post!
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Sun Feb 15, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: A-Body rear suspension setup
Replies: 10
Views: 11563

Re: A-Body rear suspension setup

Before trying to launch off the transbrake, 1st get it launching off the footbrake CORRECTLY!!!!! You've got the WRONG front springs, cutting them ain't the fix, if you have a 1 1/2" air gap from the top of the bump stop to it's point of contact on the frame! Lose the coilover rear springs! ple...
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:42 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: What oil is good to run?
Replies: 11
Views: 6506

Re: What oil is good to run?

1. you're giving up ET running a 20w-50 oil! No one that KNOWS, serious racer or Professional engine builder runs this molasses and haven't been for many, many years! 2. It's the year 2009, GM fills the crankcase with synthetic on their top of the line models...Corvette and Cadilac and I've been doi...
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: FUEL PUMP ADVICE
Replies: 8
Views: 5757

Re: FUEL PUMP ADVICE

No juice on both these cars EVER!
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:17 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: FUEL PUMP ADVICE
Replies: 8
Views: 5757

Re: FUEL PUMP ADVICE

For your 11.5:1 357 the best pump is a Mallory Comp140. I ran that same pump and Malory's 4207 dead headed regulator for 15 years, drove anywhere and everywhere when it was more street/strip and it had no problem keeping up with the demand of my 700+HP 468 that ran as quick as 10.07 @ 131 with my Ch...
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:28 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: Mokan pics
Replies: 6
Views: 4521

Re: Mokan pics

Bob, nice and well deserved! :thumb:

Lay off the beer and Micky D's and 9's are yours! :mrgreen:

Meanwhile, I made my last pass in competition with my ride last Sunday after racing it nearly 20 years and logging upwards of 4000 passes.
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:49 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Water Wetter...anybody run it?
Replies: 5
Views: 4435

Re: Water Wetter...anybody run it?

1. If you're running anti-freeze you don't need a water pump lubricant.

2. I run straight H2O and have never used a water pump lubricant.
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: New combo, advice, opinions welcome
Replies: 15
Views: 11516

Re: New combo, advice, opinions welcome

what are your ET goals and what purpose is this car being built for...

street/strip and if so what % of each

or will it be strip only?

Regardless you don't want a sniper jr. manifold and the cam you listed is still too big @ .050!!
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:47 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: New combo, advice, opinions welcome
Replies: 15
Views: 11516

Re: New combo, advice, opinions welcome

With all due respect to your engine builder, I'd find another guy if he agrees with Comp's recomendation for this engine! The only thing that impresses me is the time slip taking into account the weight of the vehicle! Don't know what it is you're trying to do with this car/combo but from what you l...
by The ORIGINAL 1320racer
Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Water Wetter...anybody run it?
Replies: 5
Views: 4435

Re: Water Wetter...anybody run it?

used it for years and since it 1st came out which was in a granual powder. That said, don't use it anymore not much if anything in temp reduction and totally useless if you run antifreeze. The best coolant is straight H2O and antifreeze is NOT a coolant and your engine will infact run hotter and tak...