sverbus wrote:looks sweet Drive...that's a gorgeous red.

Thanks, it better be for $45/quart

I think my driver's side valve cover is leaking in the rear corner. I'm using a cheap Felpro cork gasket. What are you guys using that works good?

I have a 3500 stall 10 in converter sitting on the parts pile. Is that too loose? Think I should swap for the mono springs or leave things alone for now? Thx! I ran a 10" converter that flashed around 3500 behind my old 9:1 350. With 8.5:1, I'd also say you don't have quite enough static compr...

71 Nova wrote:So you abandoned the "black hood posse", eh???

Yeah, I passed the torch onto another guy at our track

What's your static compression ratio and duration @ .050"?

project71nova wrote:very very nice . How did u get them to do it for free?

Small sponsor deal. I will run their name on my car.

I decided to get my hood painted to match the rest of the car. I made a deal with a local paint shop and got the labor for free. I wet sanded the hood and buffed it myself. I'm real happy with how my work turned out since I've never done any kind of paint work before.

This may be obvious, but I just want to confirm. I should set my flowing fuel pressure with the fuel jet I intend to run?

I've always used Clevite 77 bearings. Never tried King bearings.

My block work was less than $500 here in Pittsburgh. That included block cleaning twice (before and after machining), block testing, boring with torque plate, clearancing block for rods, smoothing oil return paths and zero decking.

Dave, I will buy one of your shirts find me a XXX you know how to reach me. By the way Dave, congrats on the NX NOS sponsorship for this season. Phil, we currently offer 2XL and 3XL white t-shirts. You can order one by going to http://www.badassnovas.com/store.jsp Yes, the NX deal is pretty sweet. ...

Beyond wrote:Dave how many sponsors have you got lined up so far? How much would the front windshield cost? I'm thinking we can start a collection and put SF's name on it hehe

Well let's see. I think I'm up to 7 now

Ok guys, it's a done deal. Signed, sealed and awaiting delivery.

I'm gonna be running the NX Holley Conventional Stage 6 plate system, adjustable from 50hp to 300hp as well as the NX GenX-2 accessory pack (heater, pressure valve, purge kit, etc).

Dave make sure and take a "Hat Guy" like they do on TV switching your sponsors hats if you get on camera hehe.. Congrats on the sponsor deal. I keep having visions of being like Ricky Bobby at the dinner table. "Due to contractual obligations, I'm required to mention NX at every meal...

sixty_foot wrote:why don't you buy what you need from your sponsor ??

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What do you mean? They will be providing a complete setup for me.