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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: stage rpm vs stall and wheel speed

« on: November 16, 2019, 08:24:36 PM »

We stage my car at a dead idle. It is very violent on launch. 350 rear gear, T400 trans, Very tight 9" converter, 1.0 =60 ft. !970 Lincoln block Cj heads. 

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Wanted to buy / Re: Looking to buy a jfz caliper

« on: July 23, 2019, 09:11:45 PM »

I have a pair, been on the shelf a long time. you would need to dissemble & clean them, maybe fresh seals. I think mine are cast the newer stuff is billet. $50 shipped for the pair. vanandmichelle@yahoo.com or 231-750-3429 DO NOT TEXT ME

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Wanted to sell / 392 Hemi 2 sets main caps. Hemi Zoomies

« on: May 03, 2019, 10:47:31 PM »

Sold
2 sets aluminum main caps. $150 gets both sets.
Zoomies are very unique. I've never seen a set like these. They need blasting and paint or coating. $200.
Calls only, no texts L.A, CA 231-750-3429. Van

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 2019 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement

« on: February 28, 2019, 08:02:37 PM »

Now I am wondering if Mike Rice tried to do the Nitro ban (starting with us) and a bunch of racers pushed back ?  Now this whole thing is looking really stupid.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: 2019 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series Rules Supplement

« on: February 27, 2019, 08:29:55 PM »

The REAL story of what happened !
  First it's not a new team, but a new driver. We had planned on making runs at Fontana one week before to make license upgrade runs for advanced ET. Fontana was a rain out so we went to Bakersfield hoping to make upgrade in Afuel qualifying but no go. We already paid long in advance to enter & it was suggested that we enter NE1 and just run the car. NE1 is an all run class so we did not need to Qualify just needed to go down the track and we were in. We made one easy hit to get the new driver familiar with the car & planned to make a full easy pass in first round. I was informed before I left the starting line that Mike Rice wasn't happy. I knew that nitro was legal in the past. Ken Gentry was already talking to my driver when I got to the car. Ken was somewhat shaken, like someone had upset him. He asked, Van can you take the nitro out ? I asked why - he said that they- NHRA didn't want nitro in NE 1  I told Ken that I could not run the car on Alky alone. I could see that he was visibly upset, I said Ken calm down we will put the car away. I did not want to put Ken in a bad position & didn't want to start a NHRA war. NO one ever came to our pit or ever talked to us any further.

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Wanted to sell / 6.71 Blowers and bug hat + parts

« on: November 07, 2017, 10:19:58 AM »

 I have 2 GMC 6-71 blowers, both polished & fresh built with few runs. SBC blower manifold & crank hub, also can sell with a bug injector and pump, set up for Alky or Gas. call for price and more info on complete system or separate. Van 231-750-3429 located in SoCal.

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: fed weight

« on: September 08, 2017, 08:39:15 AM »

Jon   The MSD 10  is not almost as good as a 44 - it is the next in line going down the list. The MSD 10 became very popular with the Pro Mod crowd when it was available. MSD has planed it's being obsolete by not making any more, they want to sell mags. No charging system needed unless you have other big power draws. Mag guys will argue the differences forever & that's OK 

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: fed weight

« on: September 06, 2017, 07:00:20 PM »

1300 lbs is nice and light. Our 225" wb Heritage JF car with an all iron 400 ci SBC weighs 1445 WITH our driver.  No blower. We run 7.0's with a best of 190 mph on pure alky.
So you are happy with your MSD distributer ?  All the Heritage JF teams find they need MSD mag's either 12amp or like us 20 amp, with no problems. We moved up to the 20 amp when we started running more compression and more fuel to keep it from missing.  We run the 20 amp in my SBC and the Gene Adams built Hemi. How big a battery do you need running the dist ? No battery needed with MSD or Mallory mags. Only battery needed in JF is a one pound battery to run the transbrake and RacePak.
Good luck with your new chassis.

 I really do not like mags. I run a very old MSD 10  Got to be over 20 years old. MSD discontinued these because they didn't want it to compete with their new line of mags. I run a Std full size battery, It's right behind my 80# of lead. I run a Pro Comp distributor. We self start and run on the one battery, never an issue, never a miss. The MSD 10 easily equals the pro mag 20, as told to me by MSD  Our last pass in 7.0  torched the tips off 3 plugs and removed all the porcelain from them, no misfire. We are going to run A fuel & the MSD 10 will stay on the car untill it dies & then we will install the MSD 10 PLus. I have been 6.60 @220 on nitro 30 years ago with a MSD 8 before they were released for sale. I am always looking for more MSD 10's and the coils -     

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Drag Racing / Re: pit tools

« on: September 01, 2017, 05:59:04 PM »

 Always keep a fire extinguisher in the tow vehicle & a fire resistant treated blanket also helps. We keep ours in the back ready to grab if needed.

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Wanted to sell / Chrysler 392 Hemi Core - as removed from car

« on: August 28, 2017, 04:31:53 PM »

392 core, not a used up old race motor. one set of 55 head cores, disassembled & cleaned. I'm looking for a Lenco or cash, call with any questions. located in So Cal.  231-750-3429   Van

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Wanted to sell / Turbo 400 complete set up

« on: July 07, 2017, 10:02:56 PM »

We are moving to A/F and can't use our T 400    Trans comes with JW bell (I have a new Chevy or the BBF used that we ran) Precision shifter & cable, coupler, Houghs GM 95 converter. Trans is in like new condition, 6 runs since freshen up. 1.0 - 60 Ft from idle. This is a 2,000+ HP level trans, last ran easy 7.1 @ 190, call with questions. $3,500 complete setup. Located in Ca. 231-750-3429 Van 

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Oil Filters

« on: June 14, 2017, 05:25:38 PM »

On my blown alky Ford dragster = System 1 =  Just screw it onto the block, no hoses. Run the course screen for 50 & over, fine for lighter oil. I use the long for max area. 

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Front Engine Dragsters / Re: Glenn wins procomp at Memphis

« on: June 14, 2017, 08:08:58 AM »

Glenn  has his TIN INDIAN  on the war path. Racers now in fear of Indian uprising. Go Glenn !!!

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Wanted to buy / Re: WTB 6" 16 Spline Dragster Soild drive shaft

« on: June 11, 2017, 10:43:58 AM »

I have one at 6.250 also in L.A.  $50 plus shipping 231-750-3429 Van

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Jon's Wheel House / Re: Hoosier replacement tires

« on: April 05, 2017, 09:11:09 PM »

Every time I read these threads on tire & wheel combos I can't begain to understand all the reasons for small tires on wide rims. I have always ran a 2 inch smaller rim than tire size. I think that Jon & Bruce run narrower rims than tire size & it works. With a narrow rim the car takes less HP & time to get up on the tire. 
 My combo is way different than anything I've ever seen posted. I run a 33 X 14.5 Hoosier on a 12 inch rim 8 PSI. I run a 3.54 gear, We stage at idle & use only the foot brake. Our 60 Ft. times are 1.03 - 1.05   We use a 9 inch very tight converter. At the march meet 7.11 @ 189  Motor is detuned to keep it in the 7's  I am almost ready to drop in the A fuel motor & might go to a 3.25 gear. I think I will need a 10 inch converter before it's right.