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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Fed build design ?

« on: September 05, 2019, 06:55:10 PM »

I’m not to big, 5-5 170, what’s the reason for shoulder hoop width?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Fed build design ?

« on: September 04, 2019, 08:52:18 AM »

If I make ramps for the nose raising it up will give a little more space too right?  I like the idea of a sbc but still water in block and heads for total control over temp even round robin.  Not sure if it’s totally required but would like to drive car up and back .  What gear and tire would you guys recommend for blown sbc? 

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Fed build design ?

« on: September 03, 2019, 06:22:38 PM »

Really not to caught up on it, figuring any way I go as long as it’s blown I should be happy with it. Anything low 8s to low 7s but needs to be reliable and good for bracket racing

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Fed build design ?

« on: September 03, 2019, 02:29:14 PM »

Thanks, I’ll check in with those.  Any ideas on input on as far as which power plant and why it would be better for my goal?

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Front Engine Dragsters / Fed build design ?

« on: September 03, 2019, 10:38:54 AM »

Hi guys, new to front engine dragsters but long time onlooker.  I’m looking to jump in and build a fed by myself and see what I can do.  There’s a couple things that will be required.  I am looking to build this in a standard 15 foot garage so wheelbase is determined by that, thinking 145-155 with removable bars.  Second either a sb or bb Chevy but must be roots blown either carb or mechanical injection alky with cooling system as I want to make this a really consistent bracket car.  Most likely will run a shortened power glide but I don’t have anything yet.  So looking for ideas and input on which engine and why, trans and converter gearing and tire size ?  Which would you pick and why for ultimate bracket car?  Also can anybody teach me a little about front end design and reasoning.  I’ve seen many done differently with steering right to the spindle or bell crank, different locations of radios rods, one or two rods and different torsion arm mounting location.  Thanks !