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by Moparious Maximus
Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:03 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Sealing the combustion chamber.
Replies: 8
Views: 7732

Re: Sealing the combustion chamber.

I will admit I dont know jack about nitrous bit I'm surprised you are having problems with the O-ring/reciever groove and copper gasket setup, thats the standard for every top fuel engine out there and it works for them. That 90ft-lbs seems short for a 1/2" stud, we torque our 7/16's to 85 lbs,...
by Moparious Maximus
Wed Jan 05, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Major changes, new parts, more grunt, yee haw ! :)
Replies: 265
Views: 133715

Re: Major changes, new parts, more grunt, yee haw ! :)

Just a question, what bearing clearances are you running? I no longer have any decent inside or outside micrometers and didn't want to spend the money (~$300) to get a new set, just for this engine build. I don't like using snap-gauges and I've never been a big fan of plasti-gauge. I agree, the onl...
by Moparious Maximus
Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: In the Shop
Topic: winter changes/upgrades
Replies: 415
Views: 252033

Re: winter changes/upgrades

evil16v wrote:mmmm.... Fabrication Porn. :thumb:
Thats exactly what it is.

Its always good to see the work of someone who really knows their shit, and cares what it looks like too.

I'm pretty picky but I think I'd let you work on my car. :thumb:
by Moparious Maximus
Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:55 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Major changes, new parts, more grunt, yee haw ! :)
Replies: 265
Views: 133715

Re: Major changes, new parts, more grunt, yee haw ! :)

Just a question, what bearing clearances are you running?
by Moparious Maximus
Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: This is a MUST SEE.
Replies: 1
Views: 2055

This is a MUST SEE.

You may have see it before, but its worth watching again anyways.

This is what (normal people and wifes-girlfriends) hear when we start talking motors and drag cars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLDgQg6b ... re=related
by Moparious Maximus
Thu Dec 23, 2010 11:03 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Building the best bang for the buck ????
Replies: 16
Views: 11849

Re: Building the best bang for the buck ????

You can build some mega HP motors for cheap like they did in the article, but I would worry about it coming apart at the seams with a bunch of ??? used parts. Sure old top alky and top fuel parts are cheap, and some are very capable and safe for 3000hp but they sold those part for a reason..... most...
by Moparious Maximus
Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:22 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: How to improve vehicle reaction time
Replies: 10
Views: 18722

Re: How to improve vehicle reaction time

Pro-tree brakes are pretty fast if you dont already have one.
by Moparious Maximus
Fri Nov 19, 2010 2:26 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Let the cat out of the bag!!!!
Replies: 32
Views: 15572

Re: Let the cat out of the bag!!!!

I have a dumb question maybe, in the (true) 10.5 classes do they run the 10.5w's or an actual 10.5" tread width tire? I doubt that I would fit any of those classes, hell I cant fit in any class, but I do run phoenix's 31x10.5 wides on a 10" rim, they will fly if the track is good, but a ma...
by Moparious Maximus
Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: Methanol maintenence for s/c dragster
Replies: 12
Views: 9263

Re: Methanol maintenence for s/c dragster

We are injected so we prime for every start, it takes another crew hand but it always fires.

In cold weather alky is hard to light, we prime with gas or a mix of gas/alcohol in really cold weather.

I would try giving it a little gas and see if that helps.
by Moparious Maximus
Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:13 am
Forum: Racing Converters
Topic: Converter Recommendation
Replies: 4
Views: 10751

Re: Converter Recommendation

All I can say is that a good converter is worth every penny.
by Moparious Maximus
Thu Oct 28, 2010 8:11 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Setting engine back in the chassis
Replies: 5
Views: 6030

Re: Setting engine back in the chassis

The motor in our car is setback 9.5 inches, we made our own firewall. I think it helps us out, we are moving alot of weight on some pretty small tires and alot of power, and our weight distribution is about 51/49 front to back. The only problem now is on a great track the front end wants to stay up ...
by Moparious Maximus
Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:04 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 370,377, 396,OR 422 CID 8-71 Blown SBC?
Replies: 15
Views: 17346

Re: 370,377, 396,OR 422 CID 8-71 Blown SBC?

BBC's have stronger bottom ends, so I could see it possibly being a little cheaper because you can use factory block, crank and heads, and they have a better port layout. Im with John on this, how much money do you want to spend and how many ponys do you want, its all relative. There are guys out th...
by Moparious Maximus
Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:38 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 370,377, 396,OR 422 CID 8-71 Blown SBC?
Replies: 15
Views: 17346

Re: 370,377, 396,OR 422 CID 8-71 Blown SBC?

Limiting the rpm to 6500 would be crippling it in my opinion, a short stoke blower motor is not even in its happy place yet. Spin it to 8000 at least, thats where the power is. On a std blower, the rotor rpm should be around 9,000 to 10,000 rpm at the shift and the stripe, much faster than that they...
by Moparious Maximus
Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:44 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: 370,377, 396,OR 422 CID 8-71 Blown SBC?
Replies: 15
Views: 17346

Re: 370,377, 396,OR 422 CID 8-71 Blown SBC?

I dont know much about E-85, but unless this is a street motor it kinda looks to me that you are low-balling the HP, even a 6-71 on a sbc will make over 1000hp if you want it to. The 3.48-3.50 cranks let you run the 6.0in rod and still have plenty of room for the ring stack, we are putting together ...