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GlennLever:
--- Quote from: dreracecar on August 05, 2016, 01:58:11 PM ---Liquid is liquid and underneath the tire at the hit is No Bueno
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You are right, been this way since day one, like the weed burners, going to live with it for the rest of the season. If you watch the video fuel is blown beyond the tires. Just an excuse, the current set up is bad and will be rectified with the new setup.
--- Quote from: Paul New on August 05, 2016, 03:58:52 PM ---
Why will all of this go away with the new engine? Are you installing longer weed burners to get past the tire or zoomies? If your up against a rev limiter at the starting line you are going to spit out raw fuel
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I will not use a chip to set the RPM on the new setup. Have not finalized what I will be doing. Depends on if I want to design it so it is legal for Bakersfield. Two possible solutions, 1) use an air cylinder to open the throttle on the lunch (barrel valve would only be open far enough for launch RPM engine would not load up on fuel 2) use a detent in the peddle to “feel the correct RPM for launch. I have a freind that is doing that now and it works for him and is legal at Backersfield
--- Quote from: wideopen231 on August 05, 2016, 05:47:00 PM ---A sle would help the raw fuel deal. Keeping the BV shut some and system closer,plus it should pickup some 60' wise by being cleaner from the start.
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“sle” ? Yes the sixty foot would be much better if the engine was not loaded up with fuel, once it is burnt off it takes off like a rocket. Sixty foots now at 1.22. the thing hauls at the top end.
Van:
We run the Ford with a very clean idle & do not use the transbrake. Our 60ft's are 1.12 - 1.14 and this is with real bad tire shake. I use a very tight converter. I'm going to go with a 13 X 32 the 16 X 33 on the car now are just to big, I had them and ran them to just get a direction to go before I spent $.
I have been running a unstriped low boost blower, now I will put on my good 871 & more overdrive with new tires. I have never felt the need to stage at any RPM other than idle with a blown car & our 60 ft. times have always been pretty good. Glenn have you tried leaving from idle ?
GlennLever:
--- Quote from: Van on August 05, 2016, 09:45:08 PM ---We run the Ford with a very clean idle & do not use the transbrake. Our 60ft's are 1.12 - 1.14 and this is with real bad tire shake. I use a very tight converter. I'm going to go with a 13 X 32 the 16 X 33 on the car now are just to big, I had them and ran them to just get a direction to go before I spent $.
I have been running a unstriped low boost blower, now I will put on my good 871 & more overdrive with new tires. I have never felt the need to stage at any RPM other than idle with a blown car & our 60 ft. times have always been pretty good. Glenn have you tried leaving from idle ?
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Never do that (leave from idle). Even in my door car and foot braking I would launch above an idle. I could give it a try after I get a good qualifying round at the next race.
Paul New:
For your Bakersfield air throttle controller are you planning on running NE1 7.60 index? The reason I ask if you are planning on 7.0 pro the throttle controller is not legal.
GlennLever:
--- Quote from: Paul New on August 18, 2016, 09:12:41 PM ---For your Bakersfield air throttle controller are you planning on running NE1 7.60 index? The reason I ask if you are planning on 7.0 pro the throttle controller is not legal.
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Yes, that is why I have the backup idea of the use a detent in the peddle to “feel the correct RPM for launch. I have a friend that is doing that now and it works for him and is legal at Backersfield.
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