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by mikeT
Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: General BS
Topic: NOBODY ever remembers where the kill switch is!
Replies: 7
Views: 5589

Re: NOBODY ever remembers where the kill switch is!

funny too, it seems like the driver just gets out and watches it burn??????
seems like he would have turned the fuel and nitrous off????
by mikeT
Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: trans fluid???
Replies: 16
Views: 13044

trans fluid???

getting ready to put in a P/G w/transbrake and wonder what fluid you guys prefer? Have been thinking about Redline racing synthetic??
by mikeT
Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: cooling system fluids????
Replies: 5
Views: 4360

cooling system fluids????

HI! what is the best fluid to use in the cooling system of my drag car. It has a small system capacity , so keeping it cool is always an issue. I know the tracks frown upon antifreeze and have heard that there are better fluids to help in a system like mine??
by mikeT
Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: transbrake wiring and relays?????
Replies: 3
Views: 6234

transbrake wiring and relays?????

Im getting ready to wire my protree transbrake and elect shift solenoid and wonder if you guys are wiring them with relays???The switches are steering wheel mounted with ratings of 14 amps. The wires coming out of the solenoids arent very large maybe 14 gauge? So, Im thinking I can just fuse the cir...
by mikeT
Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: hughes soft hit converters?
Replies: 2
Views: 3853

hughes soft hit converters?

What is the difference in a regular race converter and a soft hit in a transbrake car?
How is the quality of a hughes converter also?? THANKS!!
by mikeT
Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:27 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: new transbrake guy ???????
Replies: 3
Views: 4442

new transbrake guy ???????

Hi! I am putting my first transbrake in my car and have??? the brake is a P/G pro tree brake. I will be using it on a fulltree bracket car, no delay box allowed, How are you guys mounting the button for the best and safest use?? I dont want to accidently apply it down track?? and what button should ...
by mikeT
Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:40 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: Video of launch. Help?
Replies: 4
Views: 4488

Did I do that?

Thats funny I dont care who ya are!!! :shock:
by mikeT
Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:14 pm
Forum: General BS
Topic: unlimited products (fiberglass parts)
Replies: 12
Views: 11304

avoid unlimited fiberglass

I had a cowl hood and bumpers on a 76 camaro I used to drag race. The hood needed ALOT of work to look even decent! The front bumper had to be narrowed 2 inches and 3 inches per side to fit, It was different widths from the center . I also have used a hood from Harwood and the fit and finish were gr...
by mikeT
Wed May 30, 2007 5:55 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: alcohol carb info?
Replies: 1
Views: 2726

alcohol carb info?

Where or what info is out here about alky carbs vs injection? I see cars around here use carbs with mechincal pumps? Is this better than electric pumps? Do cars run cooler with injection or carbs, or doesnt it matter as long as its on alky doesn't seem to be alot of info on the pros and cons of each...
by mikeT
Sat May 26, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: engine temps?
Replies: 2
Views: 3181

engine temps?

I had my new car out last week for some T&T and noticed my engine temp was about 150 when I pulled into the burnout box and after my pass it was at 210. By the time I get back to my pit it is up to 240. It doesn't boil over. I have a 24 lb cap on it. and It cools back down with no problem, But I...
by mikeT
Sun Apr 29, 2007 7:02 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: holleys and power valves?
Replies: 5
Views: 4925

383 hatch

If the needle and seat was sticking woudnt it have the fuel level in the bowl high? This carb has the big sight glass in the bowls and the level is staying right where it is set at while running?
by mikeT
Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:48 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: holleys and power valves?
Replies: 5
Views: 4925

holleys and power valves?

I am getting ready to setup a holley on my drag race car, and need some advise. 383 SBC roller motor. I am using a new proform 750DP When I let it idle [1500rpm] it is dripping fuel out the primary boosters? The float levels are correct, It came with 73 pri jets with a 4.5" power valve, 85 sec ...
by mikeT
Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:55 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 396 bbc combo?
Replies: 5
Views: 5068

396 bbc combo?

My brother was just given the parts to build a 60 over 396, He wants to put it in a 3200lb camaro drag car w/ 4.10s ladderbar coil over rear, 28x10 slicks th350 with a 4500 convertor. He wonders if he can get it in the mid to low 11s on a budget? It has a steel crank, two bolt block, TRW l2287f 0.60...
by mikeT
Sat Mar 31, 2007 3:52 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: pinion angle and wheelbase
Replies: 2
Views: 3750

pinion angle and wheelbase

I'm getting ready to set my pinion angle on my car. I have been told 2 to 4 degrees is what I want. Its a ladderbar car, Does the cars wheelbase make a difference? Mine is 90", my ladderbars are 30", and my driveshaft is only a little over 2 foot in length.
by mikeT
Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:41 pm
Forum: Chassis and Suspension
Topic: stop slicks from losing air?
Replies: 9
Views: 10183

stop slicks from losing air?

What do you guys use inside slicks to stop losing air? I dont remember if it was to rub baby powder or dish soap to the inside before mounting?