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Offline imcamod17

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Help need a 6.40 for license
« on: August 01, 2015, 03:01:47 PM »
I was wandering how to drop a couple of tenths on an eighth mile pass. I need a 6.40 or quicker in the 1/8th for my last 2 license runs and I can only muster a 6.52. I am going to upgrade this winter but anyone know any tricks to gain a couple of tenths.  I ran a 1.42 60',  I ran a 10.27 @ 127mph in the quarter mile.   I thought about pulling  out the 16lbs of fire  system and going on a diet.   Just thought I wolud ask. Proly should wait till I have more power next year. It  is an old worn out 327, dart iron eagle heads,  850 holley,  with about 700 laps in my asphalt, modified on it. 
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2015, 03:17:58 PM »
Stage as shallow as you can that way you get moving and run at the beams before they start timing, a little more air pressure so that the tires dont wind up as much
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2015, 03:20:05 PM »
Had 8 pounds in the rear tires. Hoosier 31" by 12.5.
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2015, 04:54:45 PM »
If you have no nose piece you can add 30" from axle centerline and break beak sooner.Not a lot but its something gained.
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2015, 05:00:06 PM »
know anyone with aluminum heads you can borrow? hundred pounds would be roughly .10 in quarter probably .06 in 1/8. alky carb if can borrow should be good for .05 to .10,but would need whole system with pump.
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Offline Paul New

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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2015, 05:31:51 PM »
Smaller rear tire 11" width is plenty for the et your shooting for maybe even a 10"
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2015, 06:13:37 AM »
Copy, thanks for the input. I have another motor that needs gone through, that ran a 6.1 10 years ago. I was just fishing for ideas, thank you.
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2015, 06:41:20 AM »
Agree with Paul . Way too much tire for your power level.
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2015, 06:55:56 AM »
Not knowing your combination it is kind of hard to come up with idea's . A couple of things would be a little more timing like 2 degree's or advance the cam a little if you have the room . A looser converter or lower rear gear . Hope this helps . Bill
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2015, 08:02:14 AM »
Run the front tire pressure as low as you dare. Will give you more roll out. Air up slicks till they spin a little. Yes more than 8.
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #10 on: August 02, 2015, 03:59:04 PM »
Easiest thing a little 150or 200 shot.Should get you more than enough and for just cpl shots should be plenty safe. I have run 250 shot on bone stock street stuff not a problem.
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #11 on: August 02, 2015, 06:11:53 PM »
25-30% pop
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2015, 02:06:41 PM »
Quote from: wideopen231 on August 02, 2015, 03:59:04 PM
Easiest thing a little 150or 200 shot.Should get you more than enough and for just cpl shots should be plenty safe. I have run 250 shot on bone stock street stuff not a problem.
   we have a winner !!!
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2015, 04:39:43 PM »
Quote from: hotrod316 on August 02, 2015, 06:11:53 PM
25-30% pop

This my pick Bill, just pour it and run. Have you ever tipped the can instead spraying?
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Re: Help need a 6.40 for license
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2015, 07:18:18 PM »
Hey Ricardo, Have you been running your car ? Some of our NQS cars have run Bean Blossom. I believe Gayle Jenkins has the FED track record? Do you run any nitro? Are you a 4.99 or quicker car? We have a nice program and are always looking for some new blood. George


Guess not. Lol
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