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by bottlesempty
Sun May 20, 2018 8:48 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: street driving with half filled block
Replies: 1
Views: 7540

street driving with half filled block

I have 400 2bolt factory block filled to the freeze plugs. Any recamendations or advice for occasional street driving with this block?
by bottlesempty
Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: Anyone have good experience with Hoosier quick time pro?
Replies: 6
Views: 7023

Re: Anyone have good experience with Hoosier quick time pro?

The Hoosier I'm talking bout has plenty tread just it's bias ply tire his fear is hydroplaning like his last car he just happened to get caught in rain we believed theETstreet radial had enough tread for driving in slight shower thhe hoosier I'm speaking of has quite bit of tread ittcan be searched ...
by bottlesempty
Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Anyone have good experience with Hoosier quick time pro?
Replies: 6
Views: 7023

Re: Anyone have good experience with Hoosier quick time pro?

What good year? IId say the tires I buy him would get minimal street his main concern Is top end stabilityI've been told a26"tire should be more stable than the 28" slick I had on Malibu if radial is more stable than bias ply any suggestions Hoosier drag radial looks very appealing as does...
by bottlesempty
Thu Oct 13, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Anyone have good experience with Hoosier quick time pro?
Replies: 6
Views: 7023

Anyone have good experience with Hoosier quick time pro?

Want to buy pops some new tires for his2011 mustang he plans o I'm torn between BF goodrich drag radial & Hoosier bias ply what's a better early Xmas gift he plans to spray car into mid10s I've never used they osier quick time we did have success with th BfG radial on my bros vettethe Hoosier ha...
by bottlesempty
Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Thanks dragstuff
Replies: 4
Views: 3758

Re: Thanks dragstuff

I'm from Philly was neighbor of Joe news ham 10.5 outlaw racer from J &E the sponsors of atco quick 8 events he also does my motors I see your from PA if you frequent Atco I'm sure you knowJoe I'm from north Phillynow I'm in Maine for rehab the most god forsaken price of dirt in whole USA imagin...
by bottlesempty
Tue Sep 27, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Thanks dragstuff
Replies: 4
Views: 3758

Re: Thanks dragstuff

told the Dr. Whatever it is make people give up I'm cut from different clothe that's why I refuse give up on this carIm gonna keep trying Iwas I'd love to see my dad or nephew have success racing this car of mine but surely I intend to point &squeeze straight down track at least try huh?thanx fo...
by bottlesempty
Tue Sep 27, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Finally ready make a move
Replies: 4
Views: 4408

Re: Finally ready make a move

Hey Craig nice looking nova seriously thanx for advice The moroso springs being larger diameter than stocks what's causing interference withARB as it was welded in while car was still sporting stock diameter 6cylinder sprin you all have been so helpful it's motivating for disabled gear head keeps me...
by bottlesempty
Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Thanks dragstuff
Replies: 4
Views: 3758

Thanks dragstuff

I wanted just say Imodragstuff THe best site on web people respond intelligently and fast infact in 08 when I came out my coma my mom &gf got me Dave organs chassis book I ve been learning since I feel good to be able to get advice from you guys keeps me hanging on to the auto addictionIdevelope...
by bottlesempty
Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Anyone use Koni adjustable drag shocks
Replies: 5
Views: 6124

Anyone use Koni adjustable drag shocks

For my 1980 Malibu I've been suggested lake wood drag shocks interested in koniSPA1vs strange shock or Lakewood shock any have decent valving
by bottlesempty
Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Help with rear coil selection
Replies: 6
Views: 6433

Re: Help with rear coil selection

Ihave moroso trick springs that are larger diameter than factory switched totrick springs after ARb welded in for factory diameter spring causing interference need something same diameter as stock leaves me 2 choices cargo springs or standard 6 cylinder replacements would replacement spring be bette...
by bottlesempty
Sat Sep 24, 2011 3:51 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Help with rear coil selection
Replies: 6
Views: 6433

Help with rear coil selection

For weight transfer in my 1980 Malibu do want stiffer cargo coils or replacement6cylinderrear coils what would be more effective the car doesn't have rear seats heavy loads not an issue what to buy? Cargo coils or6cylinder replacements Thanks in advance this site always helpful plus gives you opport...
by bottlesempty
Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Finally ready make a move
Replies: 4
Views: 4408

Re: Finally ready make a move

imlooking to try break into 10s on nuts the motor was built for a 200hp shot ofN2o maybe it could go in high 8s Idk250/300hp hit 2 stages should be fun go grab pizza for eagles games on sunday
by bottlesempty
Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Finally ready make a move
Replies: 4
Views: 4408

Finally ready make a move

I've been gathering info for a while and time is right to adress my traction issues I'll quickly throw out specs any advice is appreciated my car is a1980malibu it has adjustable upper &lower spherical bushings with TRZ ARB fromsuggestions from this forum I'mconsidering the lake wood90/10&50...
by bottlesempty
Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:31 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: ?installing buckets in bench seat car
Replies: 3
Views: 3500

Re: ?installing buckets in bench seat car

wasnt sure if plates were neccessary for tech more importantly wanna be safe as possible what do I need pass tech any suggestions trying to lose few pounds not sure of rules
by bottlesempty
Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:22 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: ?installing buckets in bench seat car
Replies: 3
Views: 3500

?installing buckets in bench seat car

my project is a1980 bench seat malibu Id like to install buckets seat sin an effort to shed weight is anyone aware of NHRArules regarding attatching seats through floor board f do Ifirst need to weld in 4x4 plate to floor board so in event of collision seat wont tear out floor and pin ball me across...