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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Going Lenco and clutch

« on: April 06, 2023, 04:55:00 PM »

Not really what you are looking for, but...  My car has a floater 9", believed to be a Mark Williams unit (which probably doesn't matter).  The engine is 40" out.  It is a former NTF chassis, so it most likely had a can and reverser in it originally.  I was trying to mount a full length Ford C4, and it was at least 3" too long.  The output shaft was hitting the female coupler on the axle.  I believe that trans is 32" long.

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Altereds / Re: Do I need a wing?

« on: August 14, 2022, 09:07:59 AM »

I ran the car in my profile photo in 2001 at a local 1/8th mile.  My best pass was a 5.77 @ 118.  We were using used TAFC slicks from a local team.  So, I would guess they were 16" or 17" wide.  I believe this was in October.  During time trials, the car seemed to run fine.  Come first round, the sun was going down, and the dew was coming in.  I specifically remember the shift light staying on at the 1-2 shift for the rest of the pass.  It is still my belief that I was spinning the tires most of the run due to the dew under the very oversized tires for the combination we were running.

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Altereds / Re: Do I need a wing?

« on: August 14, 2022, 08:37:28 AM »

All I'll say is, Bryan Hall won the March Meet in the Tramp with a 5.987 @ 240.85 on a 13" tire with zero downforce...

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Spud Miller's Cave / Hilborn PG150 Differences

« on: June 08, 2022, 08:37:08 AM »

To my knowledge, the Hilborn PG150 pump had four "revisions" over the years; PG150, PG150A, PG150B, PG150C, and PG150D.  The D pump is the latest/last and had a billet body, and the others were cast.

What are the differences in the first four versions?

Also, did all versions have the same submodels; -00, -0, S0, -1/2, and -1?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 5.7 Hemi???

« on: May 10, 2022, 06:11:27 AM »

Greg Means runs an LS with the roots blower, fuel pump, front mount mag, etc. that was on his SBC.  I'm not sure how many passes he has on this new combo, but it sure does look bitchin', and I hate the LS.

The Gen III Hemi is basically a Mopar LS.  The aftermarket finally seems to be making progress on hot rod parts for them.  I just paid $600 for a '06 5.7 long block.  You're not going to have much luck finding just a 392 block for that.  More likely it will be twice that.  For just the block, from 1958.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 5.7 Hemi???

« on: May 08, 2022, 01:07:10 PM »

Have you shopped for and priced G1 Hemi parts lately?  I was offered a smokin' deal on a 392 block, and it was still double what I just paid for an entire 5.7 Hemi.

Have you looked at the weight of G1 parts compared to the G3?

As I noted earlier, DSR is selling 1150hp crate engines (My point being the power potential).  Factory Stock Showdown cars are pumping out a heck of a lot more than that.  Like 2000hp.

Dollar for dollar, the G1 Hemi will cost half again more or double what the G3 Hemi will cost, for the same power.  And it will still weigh a lot more.

If I was to run Nitro (I would love to!!!), it would not be with a converter tranny, it would be with a clutch.  I also probably would not use a 5.7 on Nitro.  With me starting over with driving, I'm not going to trust myself with a clutch right off the bat.  On top of that, Nitro and/or a clutch is not going to work in a car that I will have to run alone or with minimal help, or one that I plan to bracket race.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 5.7 Hemi???

« on: May 07, 2022, 09:07:11 AM »

My car was built for a 392 and has only had a 392 in it, I'll be it in blown nitro form.  The Gen 3 Hemi shares the same bellhousing pattern, saving me from purchasing and milling out another motor plate.  While searching for 392 parts to turn my car into a Jr. Fueler, expense and lack of quality 1950's blocks and heads had me taking another look at the G3 Hemi.

The last car I drove was an altered 20 years ago.  I don't know the extent of my "sea legs & butterflies", so a 400hp 5.7 sounds like a better starting point than a full boogie 392.  With DSR selling 1150hp supercharged crate motors, I might just stick with this platform after I get used to the car.

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Front Engine Dragsters / 5.7 Hemi???

« on: May 06, 2022, 06:07:36 AM »

Has anyone tried running a 3rd Gen hemi in an ALT, FC, or FED yet?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Air Scoop - Production or Homemade?

« on: April 11, 2022, 06:41:09 AM »

+1 for Crown Custom.

Corey Conyers makes the ONLY official Bailey designed scoop, made famous by the Surfers.  He offers cast aluminum and carbon fiber versions.

https://www.instagram.com/crowncustom1/

https://www.facebook.com/crowncustomcc

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Vintage helmet and respirators

« on: April 11, 2022, 06:35:38 AM »

Brendan Murry is the only place you will find one that has any protection value at all.  He has Simpson make them from original patterns.  I ordered one from him years ago.  I told him I would be using it in a FED, so he had Simpson add a few layers of CarbonX in it for me.  At that time, Brendan was still using a mask in Nostalgia Top Fuel.  He will tell you that he is Simpson's live action test dummy.  You aren't going to find very many drivers that have been on fire in a FED as much as he has.

Keep your money in the racer pool, and order from Brendan.  He is a great guy, and can usually find anything you need, at a reasonable price.

http://www.racecarparts.com/listings.php?id=9

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Thread "locking up"?

« on: March 05, 2022, 09:34:55 AM »

I had a similar issue in the shifter thread I started yesterday.  On my initial post, I had a photo attached.  When I clicked the post button, it went to a white screen and would not accept my thread.  I tried that two or three times.  I tried one more time without the photo, and it went right through without issue.  So, I went back and added the photo to that post, and it screwed it all up.  Now when I click on my thread, the page comes up but without my post.  I messaged Glenn to delete the entire thread, and have not gotten a response as of this morning.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Three Speed FED Shifter???

« on: March 04, 2022, 09:51:23 AM »

Two questions;

1 - What are people using for a shifter in a FED with a three speed auto?

B - Where are you mounting said three speed shifter?  Upper Frame Rail or Between Legs or


I think a three speed version of the two speed Frameworks shifter would be the ticket...

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Altereds / Re: chassis mods - length vs suspension?

« on: November 11, 2021, 10:45:56 AM »

In my limited experience, a solid suspension car will bounce, period.  Flexie flyier top fuel cars are worse yet (ie, longer wheelbase).  Adding suspension is most likely your only option to correct it.  And, you may never completely fix the issue.  Look at your rear tires.  That big soft sidewall will add suspension, but also make the car bounce.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Heritage race in Tulsa

« on: September 19, 2021, 03:52:48 PM »

For NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series and Extreme Top Fuel races, yes there is a purse.

I believe Glory Days, Falls Out Drags, Meltdown Drags, and the such are fun run events with no ladder, no paring, no purse, and no formal class structure.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Heritage race in Tulsa

« on: September 19, 2021, 09:07:24 AM »

AAFD is your one stop shop for the Nostalgia Top Fuel class.

https://www.facebook.com/AAFDTopFuel/

Horan got around Sorokin in the finals.

Also, check out Extreme Top Fuel.  They are 100% Heritage legal cars, based in the Midwest.

https://www.facebook.com/ExtremeTopFuel