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Mon Dec 02, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Need none car help....
Replies: 7
Views: 5922

Re: Need none car help....

I just rebuilt our front loader cause the basket broke, but it is not my profession. Lots of info on the web though. What's the problem?
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: Racing Converters
Topic: 1/4 mile converter slip??
Replies: 12
Views: 21467

Re: 1/4 mile converter slip??

Oh the carb is a 750 base, not sure of actual cfm. The bore and stroke is 4.030 x 3.48.
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Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:13 am
Forum: Racing Converters
Topic: 1/4 mile converter slip??
Replies: 12
Views: 21467

Re: 1/4 mile converter slip??

Thanks Marty, The car is a '67 Chevy 2 race weight is 3100, 355 10.1:1, 260@.050 .555 lift solid flat tappet (comp cams 306S), 4.56 gears, TH400 stock gearing, 8"converter (supposed to flash at 4500), pro-systems carb, 1.75" fender well headers, 255/60 drag radial. Heads are modified Dart ...
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Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:27 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Last outting of the year......
Replies: 2
Views: 3153

Re: Last outting of the year......

Yeah I knew I was gonna get there first...did not know my light was that good, I dumped it but like you said just miss judged by .02
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Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: Last outting of the year......
Replies: 2
Views: 3153

Last outting of the year......

A couple vids from Atco 2 weeks ago. Dropped a .001 light in round 2 only to break out, was still fun though and car came home in one piece. Can't wait until Spring.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78DFpMd2NXU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdp4SI5wwhs
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Thu Nov 21, 2013 11:13 am
Forum: Racing Converters
Topic: 1/4 mile converter slip??
Replies: 12
Views: 21467

Re: 1/4 mile converter slip??

On this topic (hopefully) with my combination, the rpm's fall to about 58-5900 no matter if I shift at 65, 7, 72, 74, (depending on class and weather). Marty you stated an generic rpm range per combination. I would say mine is the low torque combo but my question is does my situation seem right or s...
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Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Test n Tune
Replies: 28
Views: 16700

Re: Test n Tune

Header bolts and ladder bar rod end nuts...I always forget to check them and they always come loose. If you have driven it on the street and it passed inspection you shouldn't have much to worry about. Where you plan on testing?
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Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:54 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Built powerglide and4500 stall on the st?
Replies: 10
Views: 14495

Re: Built powerglide and4500 stall on the st?

That isn't too bad of a gear depending on rear tire size, I assume it is tubbed? Make sure it has enough fuel and timing at cruise and that puller fan may be disturbing the airflow as Mike mentioned. Also is the trans cooler separate from the rad?
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Fri Aug 30, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Built powerglide and4500 stall on the st?
Replies: 10
Views: 14495

Re: Built powerglide and4500 stall on the st?

X2 and also depends on your final drive ratio.....turnin' lots of R's at a slow speed.
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Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:13 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Pig or not
Replies: 13
Views: 10576

Re: Pig or not

Yeah I agree with John and was also wondering about the CID. I think at least low 10's depending on how the combination works.
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Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:58 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Electric Water Pump Switch
Replies: 5
Views: 11559

Re: Electric Water Pump Switch

With the pump off and no circulation, how will you protect against hot spots that are far from the thermal switch? Areas may be much hotter than the set point of the switch. X2 ....I would not run the motor without the pump, use the switch for the fan, in case you forget to turn it on. That is what...
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Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Turbo 400 Transmission
Replies: 4
Views: 11280

Re: Turbo 400 Transmission

34 element sprag is a must, you can swap the flat bushings at the tailshaft for torrington roller bearings. Have a good shop re-work the pump, there is a trans brake mod (don't remember specifics) that can be done even if you don't have a brake helps increase line pressure. Good (red) clutches and s...
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Mon Aug 13, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Very Bad Wreck for a Fellow Racer
Replies: 14
Views: 9706

Re: Very Bad Wreck for a Fellow Racer

I have been a few racing events with him, but did know him personally. A few people I know were good friends with him. This story is more tragic than you can imagine. The roll bar padding is a good idea.
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Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: Good Weekend for Me.
Replies: 20
Views: 13694

Re: Good Weekend for Me.

Hey Bruce, like Don said, when you check the stall you want to make sure the engine is loaded (traction). Drive in high gear real slow and mash the throttle. The rpm the motor jumps to is your stall. If the tires spin it is useless. Is there a reason why you are using a long water pump? 13 volts isn...
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Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:47 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: Very Bad Wreck for a Fellow Racer
Replies: 14
Views: 9706

Re: Very Bad Wreck for a Fellow Racer

Mike passed on Wednesday.