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I have not been on here in a while (life got busy)...and this Might be a silly question, but what is up with all the ads? I know they are a source of revenue, but seriously, I'm having a hard time scrolling through just to read a few posts. The ad density is incredible. I have not see a...

I have not been on here in a while...life got busy with kid stuff and I didn't race at all last year...Anyway, I'm planning on upgrading from my 18' open trailer to an enclosed trailer before racing season starts. I will be hauling my 67 Barracuda and some tools (that's about it)....Just asking...

Odd question, but I'm driving 13 hours to go fix my son's truck (and car), and one of the things I know it needs (among many things) is a new seal on the tail shaft of the transmission. I just wanted to be sure I have all the right tools before I make a fast trip. Thanks in advance.

So, I was at the track on Saturday, warmed up the car and made a time run. Got back to the pit, grabbing a drink and noticed water dripping out from under my oil pan....long story short, I have a leaking freeze plug (and my racing was done). I know the proper fix would be pull the motor and...

So, I got some new tiers before a big money race this weekend (same tires I have been running for many years, Hoosier drag radials 275/60/15's), set them at the normal pressure (18#'s)....first pass the car spun big time, had a 1.501 60' 6.65 @ 103mph. Temps were hot and humid, but all my...

Just thought I would share: First 10.5 race of the year, it was a good race, but I came up short. Quick break down: 10.5 index, instant green tree (no amber bulbs), anything goes. Basically, none of the cars in the class actually run 10.5, so there are a lot of games going on at the big end...

Getting ready for race season by paying my obligatory "seat belt tax" to the SFI group.........I could probably carpet a room with all of these leftover seat belts.....such a freaking racket they have going. Anyone have any creative things to do with old racing harnesses?

I've got some money burning a hole in my pocket, and I'm wondering if it would make any real difference swapping from my current 1 3/4" Headman Hustlers to the 1 7/8" Headman Hustlers. I think my engine is right on the boarder of "needing" 1 7/8" headers, but I'm not sure if I would gain much...

So, I have a 10.5 index race coming up in about a week and a half and I need to slow the car down. I'm currently spot dropping at the 1000' mark and it's still too quick (darn cool air, lol). I have the ability to safely add weight in my trunk, but I'm a little worried about putting the car on...

Got ALL new bests Saturday with the GREAT air. I was hoping for a 6.48-6.49 since the previous best was 6.54....Well, it did 1.40 60', 6.48@ 104.8mph, 10.26@129.4mph right off the trailer. The car alway picks up on the second pass...and it did. Second pass was 1.39 60', 6.44@105.9mph...

Do ya see a trend here....We had some GOOD air this past weekend. I ran down at Edgewater since the US Nationals are going on at my track. Cold off the trailer the car ran a 6.54. Due to the large amount of racers at this event we only got the 1 time run, but after that the car picked up (due...

Just curious to see...any major draw backs to not running one other than the obvious need to charge between rounds? I know a lot of guys that run an alt and charge between rounds as well... Main reason for this question is last week I was running a 10.5 index race and spun my alternator belt...

3 races at my track.....SWEEEEEET...... NHRA announces revised schedule for Mello Yello Drag Racing Series

........Which sounds cool, until I tell you there was only 12 in the field, LOL. It was a good time, first time doing the "instant green" tree. That thing was really strange...no amber lights, just stage it and the green light turns on. I was running 10.4's, which was perfect because it gave...

One of my local tracks (Muncie Dragway) switched from NHRA to IHRA a couple years ago. I usually travel to any of the local tracks (besides my regular track) at least once a year to try for a Wally, so this time I made the nearly 2-hour trip for an Ironman. I (the driver) was very consistent...

As some of you know, I've had a carb that was "too small" for my combo for a lot of years. Well, I finally sucked it up and bought a new Holley XP 950, e85 carb. This will be replacing the 750 e85 carb that I built a few years back. I'll be doing some testing and racing with it Friday and...

Quick back story (sorry, this might be long). I just built this 408 in the late summer last year, did the cam break in like normal (took ALL precautions to keep a solid flat tappet cam alive), after putting the inner valve springs back in and taking a short trip to the gas station and back...

So, I'm nearing the end of my engine build and it appears that I may have ordered the wrong timing set. I ordered the Comp 2103, but in the past I have always used the Comp 3103. COMP Cams Magnum Double Roller Timing Sets 2103 COMP Cams Hi-Tech Roller Race Timing Sets 3103 Has anyone used...

Hi All, I’ve been building a new 408 stroker for my Barracuda over the past month (very slowly since I only have a few hours per weekend to work on it). I thought I should probably throw a post in here about it. It should be faster than the 410 that blew up 3 years ago (it ran a best of 10.5...

My previous motor had a solid roller cam that required my Edelbrock heads to be machined for spring cups to hold the 1.55" springs. I am rebuilding my motor right now with a solid cam that will have springs that are only 1.46" in diameter. My question is, do I need smaller spring cups or no...

Hi all, its been a few years, but I am back rebuilding my race motor. Question I have is should I use the standard Melling 72 or the HV oil pump? My previous 410 had the M72HV pump in it, but I found out after building it that I may not need it and it was a waste of power....so here is the...

Well, its been a long time, but I finally stopped shunning my car for blowing up at the finish line and decided to pull the engine to see what broke 2 years ago. Here is the original thread if interested. I think I’m done for the year…. I drained the oil and found lots of copper particulates...

I was in round 3 and my motor let go about 5 feet before the finish line Sunday. I won the race, but lost the motor. There was a sudden loss of power followed instantly by a huge vibration. I still had oil pressure…I kinda thought I broke a u-joint or something at first. I rounded the corner...

Quick question, what is the torque spec on the rod bolts for scat I-beams? Is it 45? 50? Just checking my bearings and forgot to get the torque specs before I started. Thanks in advance

My old Milodon 8 quart low profile pan decided to give up after 13 years of service at the end of last year. It got a 4" crack along a weld and started leaking. I tried to weld the crack and managed to screw the pan up worse, so I'm replacing it. I don't want to use the same type of pan...

Yay for regular maintenance. I was checking my valves and found a rocker that was very loose....like 90 thousands loose. I found the culprit.....looks like I'll be ordering a new pushrod.

I went to Muncie Dragway this weekend to take a shot at a Wally again. The first 3 rounds went well, then in rd 4 I did my burn out, and the starting line crew guy got down low to the ground, looking under my car, and told me to shut it off...my car was leaking oil BAD. I'm very thankful that...

I have a friend that just built a 318 stroker, trying to get oil to the rockers but he is only seeing oil on the passenger side as he rotates the engine. I don't remember how many degrees you need to turn the motor to get oil to the driver side....anyone remember? Does anything else raise a...

All loaded up and ready to go try for a Wally again tomorrow...which makes me wonder, how many of you have won the elusive Wally? For me, it's one race that I have never won...but I'll keep trying! I'm even debating entering Pro AND Sportsman tomorrow, but it's all 1/8 mile, so I would be...

Had to share this. Last week I said that I never get perfect lights in competition, only in practice.....well, this week I did. Second round on Father's Day, I was up against Holden English (if you race in the mid west you probably know this kid)...very accomplished racer at such a young age...