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  1. pettybludart

    Slick(tire) cover sizes

    What size works best for our A-bodies?(Duster,Dart,Early Dart)I,ll be going by the Summit store and will be picking some covers up for a couple friends and myself.So many size choices....What size do you use on your A-body race car?Slick sizes range from 29-30 inch.
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    Good day racing!

    Went to my first Nostalgia event today and met up with some other FABO racers.Glad to see everybody and their A-bodies running great.See y,all at the next event.:cheers:
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    Generators...What do you use at the track?

    Right now I have a Champion 3000/4000 watt generator(hey it was cheap).It works great for what I need,but it's loud.I travel to different tracks for weekend events and am looking for something a lot quieter.On cold nights I run my generator all night for small heaters.What are some of you...
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    Aluminum stamped valve covers

    Who makes aluminum stamped valve covers with breather openings at the front of BOTH valve covers?My car always pukes oil down the pass. side hose of my EVAC setup....and spews oil down the underside of my car.Yes there is baffles in the aluminum stamped covers I have now.My car never did this...
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    Anybody running a 100amp alt on their race car?

    Last race season my car was having a hard time starting after racing at night.I have a stock 1 wire alt(60amp) running an electric fuel pump,electric fan,electric waterpump drive.I notice my alt gauge drop when I also run headlights and tail-lights at night.I,m thinking about upgrading to a...
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    Jet extensions and modified float

    I,ve been doing some reading up on my AED 850 carb,cause I,m stuped as too my ET mph.I,ve been in the mid/high 10,s since running this 410ci sb,but only at 122-123 mph.Trans is fresh,so are 4.30 gears and 29 inch slicks.My 60 fts have varied from 1.44-1.50(not bad).Now with the transbrake I,ve...
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    First outing with Transbrake.

    Today I got out for some T&T and got to try out the transbrake in the 66 Dart.Weather was 37* so the track was cold as were the slicks/track.After a couple slow passes to warm fluids up and make sure all leftover wrenches,sockets fall out of car LOL.I ran a couple [email protected] passes,while...
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    First time out with tranzbrake ??

    OK the time is nearing for my first attempts with a transbrake.I,ve upgraded most everything that could break so far.. Dana60 with 4.30 spool CalTracs Chromemoly driveshaft..1350 u-joints,billet yoke 7AL 2step Plus My converter is an 8 inch Coan 4500 stall.My question is "Whats a good...
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    Race mufflers with EVAC setup?

    Is there a race muffler you can run with EVAC setup?Thanks for any input.
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    Cool vintage racing video

    The video is abit long(90mins)but I think this is an old Wide World of Sports Speacial? Decade Of Thrills - YouTube
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    Transmission sheild in an Early-A.Who has one?

    Anybody running a trans sheild for a 904 in an Early-A?If so,what brand?Does it fit?I,m stuck right now deciding on the TCI sheild wether it fits without cutting my hump apart.Any ideas or advise welcome.Thanks
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    A day at the track with FABO friends

    Went to the local track with some FABO members yesterday for some T&T before the seasons end.:DThe weather was good,but had many delays due to leak downs from a Street car event(lots of cars).We only got a few passes in,but I still enjoyed the company with my FABO brothers. The 383 BB Duster...
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    Finally Won an event!

    I went to Grand Bend Dragway this past weekend for the Nostalgia Days & Grand Bend Reunion.I won the Nostalgia Gas Class beating out a couple BB Chebbys:toothy8:(67 Camaro and 69 Vette)at the end.Kinda feels good to finally win with the old Dodge and on my holidays to boot.:D$250 and a plaque...
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    Time to race!

    Today I did some schuffleing of cars and got the 66 Dart out of the garage for a test spin around the block.It,s now loaded and ready for the race season.Couple pics of it back together..sure wish it was sunnier out as the paint pops in the sun.:burnout:
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    Anybody useing MSD 7AL-2 Plus?Thoughts?

    I,m thinking about upgrading to the MSD 7AL-2 Plus box for the 2 step option.I want to have better reaction times seeing I have my 60fts down now.I like the idea of setting launch RPM,so I can concentrate more on the tree and not worrying about my tach RPM.Call me lazy,but have lost too many...
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    Show me your SB valve covers with EVAP breathers

    I,d like to see what some of you racers are running for valve covers with EVAP system.I,m thinking about buying some new race valve covers for my new stroker build.Let's see them!
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    1320go LiveTimingOnline

    Has anybody downloaded this I-phone App?If your favorite track has 1320go Live Timing you can watch the racers times and speed as they go down the track,know who won and the weather details too.You can get the races at over 60 tracks worldwide.I think it would be pretty interesting to see...
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    Questions about sponsorship.

    Does anybody racing have sponsors for their cars?I was approached yesterday by my engine builders(brothers)about sponsoring me.We really didn,t go into detail much cause I was kinda in a hurry.What I want to know is,what have some of your sponsors done for you?Wether it be your engine,car...
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    New best times with the 66 Dart

    Today was a beautiful autumn day,sunny and 85*.I went to the track for some last T&T for the 2011 season.My attempts for better 60fts and lower E.T than 10.81 were answered.I ran a best of [email protected] 60fts 1.44 :cheers: It couldn,t have been a better day to be racing,since Sept. was a total...
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    Cool pic of my 66 Dart launching!

    I finally got my car to launch the way I wanted it too.The car is very consistant running 11.00@119 with 60fts 1.47.I can honestly say I,m happy with my accomplishments.:D http://jvm.smugmug.com/Racing/Northern-Nostalgia-Nationas/19004389_Rsg7xf#1476774650_2vvjwMj
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    Dominator throttle bracket?

    Today I swapped out my 850dp for a Domiator.I had to buy an adapter for my M1 intake to the dominator.When I went to use my aftermarket throttle bracket...she no workie.WTF?Does anybody have pics or can tell me what they,re using to hold their throttle cable.I did start the car to see how the...
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    STRANGE axel twisted?

    I,m doing work on my 66 Dart race car.I decided to change out my studs on my Strange axels in my narrowed 8 3/4 with spool.When I pulled the drivers side axel,I noticed the end is twisted.Now I have to buy 1 replacement axel after 1 year of racing with a 410/904.I thought these were hardened...
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    Anybody running a Super Victor on their SB

    Is anybody using a Super Victor intake on their small block?Stroked or not?I have an M1 intake now,would it be worth swapping to the Super Victor?Engine is a 410 small block.Thanks for any input.:read2:
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    Well I did it!

    :clock:Today I went to the track,was a nice sunny day and the air was cool(15*C or around 64*F)I had to change my starter,cause the car wouldn,t start even to get the car off the trailer.Took a run into town and got a new mini-starter from the local shady garage.LOL It was pricey,anyway I got...
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    Bigger tie-rods for my 66 Dart

    I,m going to be doing some frontend/suspension upgrades to my 66 Dart race car over the winter months,so I want to start gathering stuff ahead of time so it,s here when I decide to start on it.Here,s what I want to do... Adj.struts with hyme joints(RMS) Tubular A-arms(RMS)and already have QA-1...
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    Advise on best/lasting compound for slicks.

    Wanting to buy some new slicks and am confused with so many different compounds.Which is best?Soft/hard L? or DO?.What do you run and do they last 1 season,2 seasons?Any advise on compounds would be helpful in my choice.Thanks.
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    What RPM going through the traps with a 408?

    I,m having a hard time in my search for 10,s with my 408(410).My best runs have been 11.20@118 with MT DR 26 inch and a 3.91 gear.(going through the traps @6600-6800rpm)I now have 4.30 with spool and lastnight ran some older 28 inch Hoosier slicks,going through the traps @6800-7000.I have a 7000...
  28. pettybludart

    Will I reach 10,s??

    I was racing at Grand Bend Motorplex on the weekend and ran a 11.20@118mph 60 ft was 1.57.I have 3.91 gears now and have a spool with 4.30,s going in.What times will this produce?Also what 60ft times should I expect?Thanks for any help in my quest for 10,s.Oh,running a 26 inch MT drag radial...
  29. pettybludart

    Running wires from ON/Off switch to alternater.

    Does anybody know how to run the wires from alternator to ON/OFF swith at the back.Need some help here,as I,m running an alternator in my race car with battery in the trunk.Any help with colored wires and how you rigged yours up will help.This is on my 66 Dart.Thanks.
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    Hinges for d.side rollbar.Where can I get some?

    I,ve saved the d.side bar til last and was talking with the tech at the track lastnight.He said I can run a hinged bar,so where can I get these?Or should I just make some?Anybody have pics of theres or where I can buy some?Thanks.
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