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by johnh
Wed Aug 12, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Exposed shock shaft length at ride height ?
Replies: 7
Views: 5552

Re: Exposed shock shaft length at ride height ?

Thanks John "My car has about 1.5-2" of shock showing at rest." I had 3-3.5 inches, then I relocated the bottom shock mount hole position and it left me with 1-1.5 showing at rest. I was worried because with the rancho setting on 5, I can push down on the rear of the car a bang the sh...
by johnh
Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Exposed shock shaft length at ride height ?
Replies: 7
Views: 5552

Exposed shock shaft length at ride height ?

On a drag car with leaf springs and sliders, caltracs, rancho shocks. How much (length) exposed shock shaft should be seen between upper shock mount and body of shock? 1, 2, 3 , 4 inches? We are not worried about ride quality at this point, this car see's no street time now a days. Thanks :thumb:
by johnh
Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: Transbrake and NOS controller wiring
Replies: 20
Views: 21924

Re: Transbrake and NOS controller wiring

Chevyfireball wrote:Did you increase your launch revs?
I foot brake from Idle :Nitrous comes on at WOT off the line.

With Transbrake it Revs to 4000 rpm.
by johnh
Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: Transbrake and NOS controller wiring
Replies: 20
Views: 21924

Re: Transbrake and NOS controller wiring

Well.. After the rewire: Every thing worked as it was supposed to on my end. How ever I was a little dissapointed as I was expecting some :scratch: VIOLENT results. The car launched the same, 60 footed the same, etc.... The only thing that changed by launching with the brake and Nitrous together was...
by johnh
Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:26 am
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: Transbrake and NOS controller wiring
Replies: 20
Views: 21924

Re: Transbrake and NOS controller wiring

Rewired mine last night... ALL tested well. We will try it this Friday night.

Thanks! :thumb:
by johnh
Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:34 pm
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: Transbrake and NOS controller wiring
Replies: 20
Views: 21924

Re: Transbrake and NOS controller wiring

I could use some ideas on this subject as well if I may? Thanks NOW: SIngle Plate System, 4 Pole Relay, W.O.T switch. Foot Breaking from Idle MSD Retard. Ideas needed: I have a trans brake and want to have the OPTION to continue to foot break with the WOT switch OR Hold brake button, hold pedal to w...
by johnh
Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:35 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Too MUCH WRINKLE?
Replies: 80
Views: 49809

Re: Too MUCH WRINKLE?

YOU got NOTHING! Ain't got shit worth talking about and ain't done shit! Meanwhile, here's a Nova worth talking about that I also know alittle about ;) advising this 18 year old owner, builder, racer, competitor and friend every step of the way on his daily driver, n/a, pump gas, small tire, stock ...
by johnh
Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:44 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Too MUCH WRINKLE?
Replies: 80
Views: 49809

Re: Too MUCH WRINKLE?

john, the offer is real. That said, if you ever want to really run quicker and faster you've got to lose the tunnel ram/dual carbs, you're giving up TENTHS. Install a vic jr. and Holley 1000HP carb. If you have the $ better still would be to have the vic jr.'s runners extended, the carb pad milled ...
by johnh
Thu Jul 16, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Too MUCH WRINKLE?
Replies: 80
Views: 49809

Re: Too MUCH WRINKLE?

WOW! Who would have thought that a question about tires would have gotten things this far?
I am speachless.

Thanks for the advise and offers.
:| :scratch:
by johnh
Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Too MUCH WRINKLE?
Replies: 80
Views: 49809

Re: Too MUCH WRINKLE?

Point is, there is a combination to everything and yes, he may benefit from more air. He may could benefit with a wider wheel to stand the sidewall up. That wrinkle is not excessive but I think you can be a little better with a wider wheel . I do like wheel screws because it makes the sidewall stif...
by johnh
Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Too MUCH WRINKLE?
Replies: 80
Views: 49809

Re: Too MUCH WRINKLE?

Thanks for the help guys. I may experiment by adding some air. Thanks!

I didnt mean for this thread to start so much "static" between members. :scratch: :oops:
by johnh
Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:22 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Too MUCH WRINKLE?
Replies: 80
Views: 49809

Too MUCH WRINKLE?

The tire shake thread got me thinking... I dont have tire shake BUT I do think I have to much wrinkle for my 1.41-1.397 60's. Am i killing my tires or risking spinning off the rims? 29x9 tire with 14psi (my tire gauge has been calibrated and upgraded gauge) No tubes. Thoughts? http://i217.photobucke...
by johnh
Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:56 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: Finally got my 8 second pass!
Replies: 15
Views: 10327

Re: Finally got my 8 second pass!

GREAT JOB! Hard work pays off. :thumb:
Video turned out good too.
by johnh
Sat Jun 06, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: Nitrous
Topic: Nitrous bottle heaters
Replies: 8
Views: 9164

Re: Nitrous bottle heaters

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/1289/Nitrious/post/1554373/NOS-hot-water-bottle-warmer.html I just bought a bottle bath from a guy on Racing Junk, I am sure there are dozens out there that are better, but this one works great for us. Set it and forget it. Holds 2 bottles. Heats the water from fir...