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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Tranny supports?
« on: January 31, 2024, 08:57:30 AM »
I have shorty PG without support, zero issues. But with full length case I'd do like guys above. Support it but not totally solid.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: getting straight bunrout
« on: November 25, 2023, 06:51:30 AM »
Have you checked tire circumference? Try swapping slicks side to side? Equal tire pressure? Does this happen every track and on both lanes?
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Roo Man's Room / Re: SFI chassis specs
« on: September 07, 2023, 11:11:21 PM »
Oldboy got it right, it's just the minimum requirement and the current bigger tube is just fine. Case closed.
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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Overseas new members ride
« on: August 02, 2023, 10:43:08 PM »
I think photographer Pasi Haila nailed it with this shot. Just loving it!
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: shifter choice and location
« on: August 02, 2023, 10:38:14 PM »
Hurst Quarter Stick here, slanted beween my legs as seen in the pic. Pneumatic solenoid which I operate manually with that small transbrake button.
TB or timers are not in use at the moment. I could set the gear change based on rpm too but no electronics allowed in our vintage group.
TB or timers are not in use at the moment. I could set the gear change based on rpm too but no electronics allowed in our vintage group.
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Roo Man's Room / Re: SFI chassis specs
« on: July 23, 2023, 09:12:25 PM »
Thanks Denver, picture lll.1.f shows the chassis bars numbered, and #2 is that center bar this spec sheet refers to. I totally agree 1" bar there oval or not is stupid. This can't be right.
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Roo Man's Room / Re: SFI chassis specs
« on: July 22, 2023, 09:05:39 PM »
This is the latest, see line #2 second hoop center bar spec and tell me what do you think this major/minor axis means actually?
Maybe I'm just a dumb foreigner but I don't get it.
Maybe I'm just a dumb foreigner but I don't get it.
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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Overseas new members ride
« on: July 19, 2023, 09:17:58 PM »
Daymmm Flyer talk about tough competition!!! And thanks for the kind words.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 2nd Test Session This Evening
« on: July 18, 2023, 09:02:47 AM »
Valid question. I have tried to keep up in "Your builds" section but hardly get any responce there.
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Roo Man's Room / Re: SFI chassis specs
« on: July 18, 2023, 09:00:59 AM »
Has any of you guys recerted your chassis this year? I was told there's a new amendment in SFI 2.6C forcing to change this cage center bar to oval pipe??? Doesn't make any sence to me if it's true. Cutting off the old one and welding in a thinner piece will only weaken the structure in my opinion. Not to mention how the previous welds have hardened the pipe.
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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Overseas new members ride
« on: July 17, 2023, 10:54:59 PM »
Haven't been updating since it seems this forum died after painful struggle? Anyhow my season has been great. Two national races, one win one runner-up. Qual #1 on both. Last weekend ran dead on 4.700 on a 4.700 index. New PB writes 4.69 / 147 mph. Car hooks constant 1.08 60 ft's footbraking which helps printing tickets. Here's a video of that perfect pass.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ktxE4-oaCZY?feature=share&t=12971
https://www.youtube.com/live/ktxE4-oaCZY?feature=share&t=12971
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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Overseas new members ride
« on: November 07, 2022, 10:35:41 PM »
Got the trans back together. Other maintenance items for the winter are new fuel pump and safety harness is out of date again.
I bought Aeromotive A2000, that's the same piece I have in there now so it'll be an easy swap. Current one is old and kinda noisy already.
There's no rebuild kit for it so I decided to get a new unit before it fails on me on track. Found new belts from G-Force. I wanted
pull-up lap belts this time and there seemed to be lack of them on the market.
I bought Aeromotive A2000, that's the same piece I have in there now so it'll be an easy swap. Current one is old and kinda noisy already.
There's no rebuild kit for it so I decided to get a new unit before it fails on me on track. Found new belts from G-Force. I wanted
pull-up lap belts this time and there seemed to be lack of them on the market.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Partnerships for racing operation
« on: November 06, 2022, 09:36:57 PM »
Whenever money is involved put everything down on paper, make a written agreement. Protects both parties and saves from unnecessary arguments when memories start to fade.
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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Blown sbc lit for the first time.
« on: October 10, 2022, 01:29:26 AM »
Congrats, sounds healthy!
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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: Overseas new members ride
« on: September 19, 2022, 07:55:15 PM »
The last two passes my mph was down a little. Figured it is time to drop the PG out and check band and frictions for wear. These jewels were found in the pan and passages, also the outshaft splines and coupler got the beating when it tried to lock up. Those are the remainings of rear support plate needle bearing.
The reason it failed is simple. The guy who built this mixed wrong bearing and coupler, they have different ID/OD's. I will go bushed mode next it's safer than failing needle bearings, and won't show in ET. My son is in school for being a machinist so it will be a good practise for him to make some dragster parts.
The reason it failed is simple. The guy who built this mixed wrong bearing and coupler, they have different ID/OD's. I will go bushed mode next it's safer than failing needle bearings, and won't show in ET. My son is in school for being a machinist so it will be a good practise for him to make some dragster parts.