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by raffaplymouth
Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:44 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

Bill !! with this pinion look like you have good traction !!!!!!!! please expleane this ! i dont understand : IMPORTANT...With a clutch car you actually need just a little wheel speed (spin) appox 2 to 3 or more turns then hook. If it dead hooks, somethings got to give. One of 3 things will happen, ...
by raffaplymouth
Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

Wik , i have the race at end of this week !! sathurday and sunday ,is the best italian track .. but wheater is bad !!.. i hope wheater will be better , no more race for 6 month !! this is Italy .. if you want spaghetti but no drag race ...
by raffaplymouth
Wed Aug 29, 2012 3:39 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

bad news... i tried traction, it seems worse than before, too much wheelspin ... I do not know more what to do. does not seem to raise the nose ...im sick... It is not possible that after all this still does not connect...and incredible wheel wheel hop !!! .this is the video http://www.youtube.com/...
by raffaplymouth
Wed Aug 29, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

bad news... i tried traction, it seems worse than before, too much wheelspin ... I do not know more what to do. does not seem to raise the nose ...im sick... It is not possible that after all this still does not connect...and incredible wheel wheel hop !!! .this is the video http://www.youtube.com/w...
by raffaplymouth
Wed Aug 29, 2012 12:43 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

Raffa, looks and sounds GREAT! Sorry I'm late to this discussion, but everything so far is all good advise. I'm no expert, but I've been where your at. 7 years ago I took my street Camaro to the track, it ran 2.+ 60' , 12.+ second ET @ 131 MPH, with similar power to yours and weighing in at 3710 lb...
by raffaplymouth
Mon Aug 27, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

guys anyone know better rpm for launch ?? i did around 4000... is too ??
by raffaplymouth
Mon Aug 27, 2012 1:28 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

That looks great ! Did you have a chance to get a weight on the original exhaust setup, to see what your weight savings was ? It'd be interesting to see the difference. I guessing you should be able to feel the difference in the bottom end, at launch as you run through the gears. Wik , exhaust weig...
by raffaplymouth
Sun Aug 26, 2012 7:25 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

need cut only the right side , look like too long

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by raffaplymouth
Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:58 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

Raf, For your first burn-out, prior to your first run, I'd recommend you get your slicks nice and hot - make a lot of smoke. After that, burn them just enough to make a bit of smoke to get some heat in them. I mentioned before to try and get some HD video of your ride launching, down low and off th...
by raffaplymouth
Sat Aug 25, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

this is a good idea .. i can buy another header flange ant tube long 12" and drill for put another evac and lambda nipples , only for races ... you think will make power ??? or only much noise ?? It's my understanding that what you want is the right amount of back pressure for the best bottom ...
by raffaplymouth
Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:11 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

Let me start by saying that is one nice car! But are you sure you dont want some big ass tires, and different suspension? Nothing wrong with cutting aup a good car, it makes them better! Here is a before and after of mine. Also it was said to remove unnecessary front weight. Are you using an alumin...
by raffaplymouth
Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:08 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

Raf, For your first burn-out, prior to your first run, I'd recommend you get your slicks nice and hot - make a lot of smoke. After that, burn them just enough to make a bit of smoke to get some heat in them. I mentioned before to try and get some HD video of your ride launching, down low and off th...
by raffaplymouth
Sat Aug 04, 2012 6:06 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

why when i make burnout the rear euspension go up-down ... up down .. up down ??? To me, it sounds like your describing wheel hop, here is some info on that and let us know if this is what your talking about? http://www.competitionengineering.com/articles/chassis2.asp where is the right time of bur...
by raffaplymouth
Sat Aug 04, 2012 6:04 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem
Replies: 172
Views: 134551

Re: 1970 Cuda 4 speed 60 ft problem

Your 10 sec expectations are easily obtainable! And you dont need ladder bars to do it. You are simply just overpowering the tires off the starting line and the chassis needs some help to minimize this. And if you are going to use a street clutch in the car you have to try and bog the engine a litt...