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Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-17-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: Those running alternators (battery switch)

I Hope this helps you - this is what I did:

http://popularhotrodding.automotive.com/45412/0709phr-1970-ford-fairlane-battery-relocation/photos11-0.html
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-27-2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: hopefully can get a quick reply

Was the distributor taken apart at some point and the gear was put in upside down? If so, the distibutor will not drop down.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-22-2008, 12:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: Is problem with converter, rear suspension or something else?

I've been away from my computer for a few days thanks for the replies.

I think converterguy has summed up my issues. I will see what I can do to correct the chasis/tire issue and later on this...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-18-2008, 12:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: Is problem with converter, rear suspension or something else?

Yes the front sway bar has been removed. The front has Lakewood 90/10 struts with stock springs.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-17-2008, 11:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: Is problem with converter, rear suspension or something else?

I will try making changes to the airbag pressue as well as the LCARB setting and rear shock settings the next time I get out (Sept 26th).

I believe that the car is twisting on launch (that is why...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-16-2008, 10:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: Is problem with converter, rear suspension or something else?

I will see if I can get a friend to take a video of my launch. Do you think I have too much air in my airbags (I currently have 35 psi in the passenger side and 10 in the drivers side)?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-16-2008, 09:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: Is problem with converter, rear suspension or something else?

Yes I have the LCARB and my LCA's are currently installed in the lower of the two holes. I will need to check to see if the LCA's are parallel to the ground (like Stephen said).

Since there is...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-16-2008, 12:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: Is problem with converter, rear suspension or something else?

My tire pressue is 16.5 psi.

Pinion angle is -3 degrees relative to the driveshaft.

The specs on the cam are as follows:
249 I/256 E @ 0.050", .520" I/ .536" E at 108 LSA.

Do you think I...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-16-2008, 12:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: Is problem with converter, rear suspension or something else?

Yeah - I think a higher stall coverter will work much better!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-15-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By 1983Z28

Is problem with converter, rear suspension or something else?

I would like your advice on why my car initially hooks up and then just after the initial hook up I spin my rear tires.

I have brand new ET Streets (26 x 11.5) and my best 60' time has been 1.731...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-11-2008, 10:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 814
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: Drag strip lunacy....read on

At our track there is no limit on the number of runs during T&T. Friday night street legal cost is $30 and you typically get 3-4 runs in when they have 225 entries. On a T&T day (Friday as well)...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-24-2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,528
Posted By 1983Z28

Re: 12's

My combination is in my signature - race weight is 3550 lbs with 297 rwhp.

12.584 @ 108.8 mph with 1.737 60'.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-02-2003, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 696
Posted By 1983Z28

83 Camaro Spohn Torque Arm Spohn LCA &...

83 Camaro

Spohn Torque Arm
Spohn LCA & Panhard Bar
welded SFC
Lakewood 90/10 drag struts
Competition Engineering shocks
Airlift bags

ET Streets (28X11.5X15)
Forum: Canadian Region
07-24-2003, 12:17 AM
Replies: 346
Important/Useful : any vancouverites out there
Views: 27,179
Posted By 1983Z28

The end of August will be good for me as well!

The end of August will be good for me as well!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-25-2003, 11:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 861
Posted By 1983Z28

I would not recommend going to 175HP with the...

I would not recommend going to 175HP with the hypereutectic pistons. I don't think they will be able to survive many runs with that much nitrous.

With regards to getting your 60' time improved,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-19-2003, 11:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 861
Posted By 1983Z28

I forgot to include my setup: 355 Dart II...

I forgot to include my setup:

355 Dart II iron heads 66cc ported and polished 9.5:1 compression, Harland Sharp 1.5:1 roller rockers, KB Hypereutectic pistons, 6" steel rods, Victor Jr, Holley 750...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-19-2003, 11:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 861
Posted By 1983Z28

I agree with IHI. My setup is very similar...

I agree with IHI.

My setup is very similar to what you are running but you should consider going to the 750DP and 1 3/4" full length long tube headers.

Prior to going with the 4" exhaust I was...
Forum: Canadian Region
05-22-2003, 09:23 PM
Replies: 346
Important/Useful : any vancouverites out there
Views: 27,179
Posted By 1983Z28

New Westminster

New Westminster
Forum: Canadian Region
05-22-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By 1983Z28

My time is in my sig.

My time is in my sig.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
11-05-2002, 12:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By 1983Z28

I enjoyed meeting all of you as well and now that...

I enjoyed meeting all of you as well and now that I have met you I'll be posting more often. I'd love to come down for your dyno date in January but I'm not sure I'll be able to make it.

I didn't...
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
10-28-2002, 07:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 942
Posted By 1983Z28

I will be there as well.

I will be there as well.
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
10-24-2001, 09:57 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,732
Posted By 1983Z28

New Westminster ------------------ ...

New Westminster



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355 Dart II iron heads 66cc ported and polished 9.5:1 compression, Harland Sharp 1.5:1 roller rockers, KB Hypereutectic pistons, 6" steel rods, Victor Jr,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2001, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By 1983Z28

I got my transmission back from the shop and they...

I got my transmission back from the shop and they said they had to replace the valve body - like you said. Thanks for your help!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-18-2001, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By 1983Z28

I forgot to ask you about the purpose and...

I forgot to ask you about the purpose and function of the direct clutch.

When should there be fluid going to the direct clutch?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-18-2001, 07:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By 1983Z28

Thanks for the information that's exactly how my...

Thanks for the information that's exactly how my transmission is behaving - like a trans brake.

Do you think the valve body could have been damaged when the transmission got whacked by the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-17-2001, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 453
Posted By 1983Z28

Problems after rebuild of 350 Transmission

My problems began early this year when I made a pass down the dragstrip and the front u-joint failed @ about 100 mph. Fortunatley I had a driveshaft safety loop on my car and that saved me and the...
Forum: Exhaust
01-17-2001, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By 1983Z28

I am running the Hooker Super Comps through the...

I am running the Hooker Super Comps through the Mufflex 4" Y and also running the Spohn 350 THM Torque Arm. I had to have the Mufflex Y slightly modified to clear the torque arm.

The muffler shop...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-17-2000, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By 1983Z28

What condition are your spark plug wires in? I...

What condition are your spark plug wires in? I have had a similar problem and it turned out that the wires needed to be replaced.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-26-2000, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By 1983Z28

I have this unit and my runs in the 1/4 mile were...

I have this unit and my runs in the 1/4 mile were within 1% of the timeslips.

My mph that I was reading off of the unit was always about 3-4mph higher than what the dragstip showed on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2000, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
383
Views: 462
Posted By 1983Z28

Austin T - I am running 26"X10.5 Mickey Thompson...

Austin T - I am running 26"X10.5 Mickey Thompson Sportmsan tires (also have 26X10 ET Drag which I have not tried them with the 9" Currie). I used to run the 3.73 ratio with the Auburn carrier in the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-18-2000, 11:12 PM
Replies: 10
383
Views: 462
Posted By 1983Z28

AustinT - With regards to the engine producing...

AustinT - With regards to the engine producing the power to get you to 110mph in the 1/4 you should be able to do it with the engine that you described - I am doing it with less engine than you - see...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
11-16-2000, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By 1983Z28

I also have the long tube headers (Hooker Super...

I also have the long tube headers (Hooker Super Comps) and I love the sound from the Mufflex 4" system. The fit was good but I had to have some slight modifications made to the Y after the Spohn 350...
Forum: Electronics
10-03-2000, 10:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 841
Posted By 1983Z28

Just wanted to let you know that I am currently...

Just wanted to let you know that I am currently having the same problem with my car and have just purchased the remote solenoid (remote relay). I thought that by adding this remote solenoid my...
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