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Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-29-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,581
Posted By TB2

Re: HIGH compression e85 guys come on in :)

Never weighed. But around 3000lbs. Moser 9" with single adjustable coilovers, all tubular rear susp pieces and a Wolfe drag bar. 26" x 10" slicks.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-25-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,581
Posted By TB2

Re: HIGH compression e85 guys come on in :)

I'm running a gen1 350. 13.8-1 comp with ross pistons and a lightened stock forged crank. I'm presently considering having my 23 deg dart heads angle milled, as the e85 can still handle more...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-15-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 8,342
Posted By TB2

Re: What are your goals for the 2015 racing season?

I'm really hopeful that I can get to spend some time at the track, and if I finally have all the pieces playing nice together, I should be able to get the car well into the 10's after going backwards...
Forum: Carburetors
09-03-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,061
Posted By TB2

Re: E85 Tuning

Been on E85 for about 4 years. Great stuff. I run a high 10 second, N/A 13.8 to 1 355ci cheaply on the street all the time. I have done multiple carbs myself. One thing for sure is either doing...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
04-18-2014, 06:25 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 61,966
Posted By TB2

Re: Rock Auto Discount Codes here (Share them if you have them) RockAuto

2118296219069144 The discount takes 5% off.
This discount code expires on June 1, 2014
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-11-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,551
Posted By TB2

Re: gear & tire combinations

I've looked into these as well as running a drag radial which I could get taller as well. But either option wouldn't look good with a stock height front tire. What I have works well. It hooks well on...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-11-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,551
Posted By TB2

Re: gear & tire combinations

Agreed. The problem is that you can't get a taller standard street tire for the Crosslace 16" wheel. And since the car spends a lot of time on the street, my drag setup has to work with what I run...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-10-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,551
Posted By TB2

Re: gear & tire combinations

Would love to go to the 28x10.5 with a 4.30 gear. But the car spends a lot of time on the street. I run a T400, 3.90 gear and the stock crosslace wheels with 255/50x16 on the street. They are...
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-05-2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,654
Posted By TB2

Re: Who's in Michigan?

What's up Tyler? Not dead, just hatin this winter crap! Trying to get the car ready for spring. You guys working on making any changes with your cars for this summer?
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-30-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 8,654
Posted By TB2

Re: Who's in Michigan?

Welcome! Roseville here. Check out http://www.mifbody.com for local stuff.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-06-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,019
Posted By TB2

Re: What are everyone's winter project plans?

Mine won't see much for upgrades this winter. Mostly repairs more than anything. I do have a new sumped tank and an a1000 pump to put in. I've got to rebuild the Turbo 400. It's a full manual...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
06-23-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By TB2

Re: Drag tire reccomendations

Need to know what gear your running to pick the right height slick. Off hand I would go with a 26/10.5-15. Should be a 8'-10" rim with that, but you could squeeze it on a 7' rim. Unless you need...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-24-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 950
Posted By TB2

Re: Cooling fan, fans??

4th gen fans with an AFCO radiator. Works awsome!
Forum: Mid-West Region
05-13-2013, 11:02 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,006
Posted By TB2

Re: 9th Annual Michigan FBody Meet & Greet 2013!

TTT for a great show you shouldn't miss.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-10-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,726
Posted By TB2

Re: Switching to Alcohol...

I switched mine over to E85 3 years ago for a different reason than most. My car see's a lot of street time, and with 13.8-1 compression it becomes costly when running race gas. I set up the carb...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-14-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 996
Posted By TB2

Re: How is my shifting?

Getting the fastest shifts can be hard on components. But if you want the fastest shift. First off, dont let off the gas when you shift. Hold light force on the shifter towards your next gear prior...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-10-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,766
Posted By TB2

Re: Air Lift 1000 Drag Bag Kit Advice

I used one in the right rear until I went to a drag bar. Definite improvement for stock style suspension at the track.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-27-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,839
Posted By TB2

Re: tow hook ideas.

Actually, I have extended the air dam on mine. It see's plenty of street use and it helps it stay cool. The tow loop tucks up behind the air dam. It hasn't cought on anything since I welded it on...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-27-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,839
Posted By TB2

Re: tow hook ideas.

No pics handy. I just cut some 1/2 round pieces from an old coil spring I had
in the scrap bin. Works great and didn't add much weight.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-27-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,839
Posted By TB2

Re: tow hook ideas.

I welded a small hoop to the center of my wonder bar just for winching the car into the trailer. I also welded 2 small hoops on the rear axle at the backside of the LCA brackets to make it easier to...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-04-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,028
Posted By TB2

Re: Video of my 85 IROC 1/4 mile passes

Nice ride. More info on the motor.
Forum: Mid-West Region
02-25-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,006
Posted By TB2

Re: 9th Annual Michigan FBody Meet & Greet 2013!

My car is still in a million pieces, but shouldn't be any problem getting it back together in time. I'm sure that this years show will be great as always. Can't wait.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-22-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,240
Posted By TB2

Re: Your first 11 second pass. (Remember?)

11.796et @118mph. Was a good day back in 2010. Stock early LT1 shortblock. Dart pro1 heads, Lunati 60131 solid roller. Turbo 400 w the brake, 3.89 rear gear, 26x10 slicks.
Forum: Brakes
02-01-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 37,398
Posted By TB2

Re: hydroboost

I switched my setup to the Astro van hydroboost over 4 years ago. Has been working great ever since. I wanted to keep my power brakes because the car see's a lot of street use. My car has a .700"...
Forum: Mid-West Region
01-11-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By TB2

Re: more videos

Nice. You do any damage coming down that hard?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-06-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,446
Posted By TB2

Re: What are your goals for the 2013 racing season?

Made my goal last year of crackin into the 10's. Realized that my chassis needs a lot of attention to get the power down.
Picked up a Wolfe Drag bar and Double adjustable QA1 coilovers. Also...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-05-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,500
Posted By TB2

Re: What are your goals for the 2012 racing season?

It took some doing but I eventualy got my main goal for the season with my first 10sec time slip. I smoked the t400 in June and didnt get the car back up and running till late July. Car woudn't...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-19-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,328
Posted By TB2

Re: tubular k member new !

pm sent
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11-01-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 526
Posted By TB2

SBC Lunati Solid Roller + Springs.

SBC Lunati VooDoo Solid Roller retrofit Cam. part#60131. Used one season. "same as new" Condition. Exellent cam for mid to low compression small block chevy motors.

Solid roller, rough idle....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-27-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,480
Posted By TB2

Re: Forged factory crank vs aftermarket

So if a stock 350 4 bolt block is good to 900hp. Is that completly/partially filled with hardblock? How much does it help? And at what hp should this be done at? Ive been considering filling mine up...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-11-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,144
Posted By TB2

Re: What does everyone run / what's your setup?

So far I've been 10.97, @123. Plenty more still in it. Trying to get the rest of the car up to par with the drivetrain. Still sorting out suspension and proper gear to get the best out of it. Car is...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-09-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,985
Posted By TB2

Re: Little 355 Z28 runs 10s...

Very Nice! Nice to see another 350 na running so strong. We have very similar setups, but you definetly have your chassis dialed in a lot better than I do. I know what you mean by a lot of...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-08-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,017
Posted By TB2

Re: Consistent 60's on radials

Really? My old slicks would hook better the hotter I got them. So those big burnouts I was doing with these drag radials trying to get them heated up good was just screwing me up. :huh: huh....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-08-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,017
Posted By TB2

Re: Consistent 60's on radials

Understood. I'm running a 350 NA on the street, with best of 10.97et at the track. I felt the car needed more gear so I picked up these drag radials on the cheap. They are 26" tall vs the 28"...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-08-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,017
Posted By TB2

Re: Consistent 60's on radials

Should have explained myself better. I'm looking to put more rubber to the ground and would change the gear to match. Right now I'm running a 3.89 gear and would go to either a 4.10 or 4.30 to go...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-08-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,017
Posted By TB2

Re: Consistent 60's on radials

What shocks would you recommend? Are you using a Drag bar?




Wow, thats good. Is that consistent? What rpm are you launching?


I'm in the same boat as Dialed_in is. I just...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-19-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By TB2

Re: Spooky on the shut down.

Front runners and slicks are bias ply. Didnt have this issue with the stock radials on the front.



Possible. Maybe the problem is just amplified since I put the skinnys up front. Because I...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-19-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By TB2

Re: Spooky on the shut down.

New ball joints and idler arm. Tie rods checked good.



No front sway bar. Rear is preloaded and I have an air bag on the right rear @ 15psi.



running about 13psi in the rears. ...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-19-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By TB2

Re: Spooky on the shut down.

Rotors are not warped, pads have maybe 300 miles. Its not pulling in just one direction which makes me think my problem is not front brakes. Bias is stock, but Im wondering if more rear brake may...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-19-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By TB2

Spooky on the shut down.

Had the car to the track couple weeks ago. First time with new wheels and skinnys up front. Car goes down the track nice and straight. No issues until I lift and apply the brakes in the shutdown....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-19-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,132
Posted By TB2

Re: Cooling system suggestions

I run an Afco double pass rad with an lt1 dual fan/shroud setup. Minimal fab work involved. Works great in any heat.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-25-2012, 07:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,565
Posted By TB2

Re: Seperate Autocross and Drag Racing Sections

I geuss if I had to pick, it would be to seperate. I really dont think its a big deal. I enjoy all forms of racing, and enjoy seeing how other guys running different motorsports are setting up...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-14-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,032
Posted By TB2

Re: new carb, new gears, slowed down -_-

Those are large jet sizes when using powervalves. Are you running the same jets, powervalves, squirters, etc setup in each carb? Reading your posts I'm wondering if one carb just has a tune closer...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
05-03-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 599
Posted By TB2

Re: Wanted: Solid Roller Cam

I have a Lunati 60132 Solid Roller. Worked great! Used one season, but in new condition. $200

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LUN-60132/
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-26-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,789
Posted By TB2

Re: Running lean?

That exhaust is killin you. Get that thing to breathe, and then get a fuel pressure gauge and see what your fuel pressure is on the big end. I doubt that pump can keep up.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-23-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 5,789
Posted By TB2

Re: Running lean?

These are the best way of doing it. Even though I have a wideband A/F gauge, this is still the way I do it.




Depending on the Q-Jet, some of those can be up to 800cfm. Normally SBC's...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-18-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,703
Posted By TB2

Re: thoughts on preloading oem rear sway bar for drag racing

I run my stock bar with a 1 1/2" shortened left link and a bag in the right rear at 15 lbs. Helps a lot in keeping it launching flat. No doubt a drag bar would work better. But mine still sees a...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-04-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,480
Posted By TB2

Re: Forged factory crank vs aftermarket

Diggler, if you can get away with it. More power to you. I know other guys doing the same thing. My buddy ran a 3rd gen camaro 400 sbc with a cast crank and nitrous in the low 10's and his never...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-04-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,480
Posted By TB2

Re: Forged factory crank vs aftermarket

First of all, I would never consider a stock cast crank. GM's forged crank is not a bad piece. Before aftermarket cranks were readily available stock forged cranks were totaly acceptable and they...
Forum: Mid-West Region
03-03-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 633
Posted By TB2

Re: 248 area/Oakland County

586 here. mifbody has stuff happening pretty regular. http://www.mifbody.com/

Make sure that you dont miss the Meet n Greet. Great show!...
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