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Altereds / Re: Altered or Front Engine Dragster

« on: September 07, 2016, 09:42:54 PM »

I'm With Nightmare ----  Comp Roadster even with the wider body.

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Six Cylinder Drag Vehicles / Re: Came across a U-tube of one of our members six cylinder Dragsteres

« on: January 10, 2015, 02:51:28 PM »

slantracer

Was looking at the pass on you tube of your injected slant six dragster. Really nice rail and with a inline 6. Are you running on gas or alcohol? What kind of HP is that setup making?
Do you have some 1/4 mile times with this setup? Thanks, great 6 cylinder dragster.  old28

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Six Cylinder Drag Vehicles / Re: New 6 cylinder Motor Idea For My SDRA Dragster

« on: January 09, 2015, 07:45:36 PM »

Treaded tires on a SDRA or HA/GR dragster like mine with 250 HP or less don't tare up the so called good rubber like a 4000# door car with street tires. We have been running with the ANRA group out of Bakersfield, CA for over 10 years and have had no real problems. 9.60 index open wheel & 9.60 index gas door cars with slicks run right after use and have no problem hitting their index numbers. We do not use the water box so as to not pull any water up into the stage area.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: From first run to last of the Senior Dragster

« on: November 14, 2014, 11:50:13 AM »

I have not been on this site much this year and had no idea that you had an accident in the dragster. I went back and read all your posts since Sept and got up to date on your situation. I am real glad to read that you are doing better and hope in next few months that you have a full recovery.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Motivation - keeping the fire alight

« on: November 13, 2014, 07:56:26 PM »

Yep, go to the track, check out the FM dragsters and altereds, Got to get you going.

REMEMBER A BAD DAY RACING IS BETTER THAN ANY DAY IN THE STANDS

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Six Cylinder Drag Vehicles / Re: New 6 cylinder Motor Idea For My SDRA Dragster

« on: November 13, 2014, 07:07:11 PM »

Don -- I sent you a PM today 11/13/2014

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Forged Chevy 6 FT Pistons

« on: October 05, 2014, 08:28:28 PM »

If I have to go with cast pistons is there a brand that stands out as being a little higher quality?

They have to be Chevy 62-64 194" .060 over bore that works out to 3.623" with a flat top & compression height at 1.779", standard .927 pins.

Lots of 230/250/292 pistons out there, not a lot for the 194" motor.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Forged Chevy 6 FT Pistons

« on: October 04, 2014, 04:52:02 PM »

ricardo1967 -- That's good to hear, I really don't have a problem with them in the 9.5CR, 190-195 HP & 6200RPM range. Make sure skirt side clearance is correct and keep the tuneup a little on the fat side.

Dolmetsch  has talked to me before and has run slant 6 motor with cast pistons with no trouble, just got to be smart on the tune up.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Forged Chevy 6 FT Pistons

« on: October 04, 2014, 11:46:23 AM »

denverflatheader -- Thanks for the information, I will check it out. Got to be something out there with the 3.623 bore and the same CH for the pin.

I still may have to go with cast pistons, I think they would work fine with 92 pump gas, 9.5 CR, 6200 RPM max. Really don't want to go with custom forged pistons at $700+ a set.


ricardo1967 -- Thanks for the good word, it will all come togeather in time.

HAS ANYONE USED CAST PISTONS IN THE RANGE I HAVE LISTED< PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Forged Chevy 6 FT Pistons

« on: October 03, 2014, 07:31:02 PM »

ricardo1967 -- Mainly because I started a few years ago with this motor and had a goal to make it the quickest SDRA Dragster with the smallest inch motor that is currently running. I know it would be easy to build a 250/292 motor with .80-1.0 HP to cubic inch ratio but after building my own motors for the past 40 years I am looking forward to the up's and down's of this build.

With most all parts from 194/230/250 interchangeable the pistons are the only real problem, have not been able to find any .060 over forged FT units out there.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Forged Chevy 6 FT Pistons

« on: October 03, 2014, 05:37:32 PM »

I am currently running a Chevy 194" generation 3 7 main motor in my vintage dragster. It has standard 3.563 + 0.040 cast pistons. I am looking for a replacement 3.623 (.060 over) forged piston to use in a build up on the motor. Current HP & CR is around 125/8.5, new build will be close to 200HP @ 6200 RPM and a CR around 9.5 - 10.0.

Does anyone make a forged piston for this motor? Have found 230/250/292 stuff, but no 194 forged piston.

Would I be OK with good Speed Pro cast units?

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Wanted to sell / Re: SDRA 6 Cylinder Dragster

« on: July 22, 2014, 08:08:02 PM »

TO THE TOP (LAST DEAL)

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Wanted to sell / SDRA 6 Cylinder Dragster

« on: June 24, 2014, 07:37:09 PM »

  SDRA / HAMBster Style Dragster  LAST CHANCE DEAL, HOPE IT GOES TO SOMEONE

Complete race ready/turn key SDRA dragster  (Medical Forces Sale)   

MOTOR --- Chevy 194” 6 Cylinder – small chamber 194 heads – fresh rebuild –New SBC 1.84/1.64 In/Ex valves – head milled .060” – stock FT piston & rods – Clay Smith .500/.500 lift solid cam – Screw in rocker studs – 1.7 BBC aluminum roller Rockers – aluminum valve & side covers with breathers – Pertronic ign – after Market 2x4 intake w/adapters – dual Holley 94 carbs (fresh pro rebuild) – custom Headers (pair of 3 into 1)

TRANS – Aluminum 2 speed PG – 9” 5500 V8 converter – SFI flexplate & cover

REAR END – Mustang 8.8 rear end – solid frame mount – 3.73 (5 passes) – Ford Traction lock center – Moser C clip eliminator bearing on each axle – rear drum

MISC PARTS ON DRAGSTER – Wilwood master brake cylinder – Durflow aluminum radiator – 5 point belts (current cert) – Battery kill switch in rear – full gauges and switches – Alum body – legal rear tail light – custom electric water pump drive – drilled ford front axle – Friction shocks on front – Optima 12V battery – roll cage approved NHRA 10.00 – slower – Passes NHRA tec  inspection – full floor & trans cover – full 360 degree 3 pc drive shaft cover (NHRA approved) -- -new mini starter – aluminum F/C seat with black cover—QR steering wheel

Cage Built For Large Driver (I'm #275@6')--- Bottom Of Seat To Top Cage Bar Is 40 1/4"
Shoulder Bar Is 23 1/2" Wide


MAKE BEST CASH OFFER     ---- Will Part Out If I Can't Sell In Next Few Weeks


Tom  ---  Cell 661-859-8955 or Home 661-587-6087 -------   Car in Bakersfield, CA

Email -------   tdracing7695@yahoo.com

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Six Cylinder Drag Vehicles / Re: Where are you guys? 6 cly folks

« on: May 15, 2014, 05:26:52 PM »

MaggiFinn --


Got a built thread of my dragster over on the HAMB Site as listed below, Car is much the same idea as
Dolmetsch ride only mine is no match for his hot rod. I have about $6000 US dollars in mine. Most guys running these SDRA cars are happy running in the 11.35 - 12.00 ET range.

Any questions let use know, Don will have some good information.

CLICK ON THREAD BELOW TO SEE BUILD


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/sdra-dragster-for-the-coast-build-thread.603598/

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Six Cylinder Drag Vehicles / Re: Where are you guys? 6 cly folks

« on: May 11, 2014, 07:07:30 PM »

You may want to check out the rules for the SDRA Vintage Gas Dragsters out of Tulsa, OK, USA as you can use a lot of 6 cylinder motors in place of the normal slant 6, chevy or ford. It may give you some idea's to help form a home built dragster class. Pull up --- http://www.tulsaracewaypark.com/rules/rules/sdra-rules -- Tom