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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2545951
09/05/18 01:04 AM
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That is so awsome, Squirrel! beer

Update on my coupe: still working on some last minute wiring and other odds and ends. The big news: 5 years ago, I bought the rear end as an assembled package. As far as I remember, I specified 4.20 gears. So I always figured that's what it was. WHen I first drove the car on the street in JUne, I was thinking these don't feel like 4.20's. THen on the track last week for the 1st test passes, I thought it felt like it needed more gear. THis morning, a light bulb went off in my head. I went out and raised the car up on the lift, marked the driveshaft, and turned the tire. (Why didn't I ever do that before? confused ) I checked it 3 times. They are 3.70's! mad With the double overdrive in the trans, I sure don't need 3.70's on the road, and they were obviously hurting at the track. I did a bunch of calculating based on the mphs, and determined that 4.70 would be my ideal ratio. So a last minute swap to 4.56's before drag week is happening. panic
I expect it to help a lot.

Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2545962
09/05/18 01:39 AM
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Should help.You and the Trunk Monkey have fun.Wont see my smiling face.In the KC/Topeka area along the way and need anything let me know.

Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546215
09/05/18 03:18 PM
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Marion, South Carolina [><]
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I'll be coming to Darlington on Tuesday so if yall need any help, let me know as far ahead of time as possible. PM me if you'd like my cell number...be glad to help if I can.


CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: an8sec70cuda] #2546416
09/05/18 10:25 PM
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We are on our way to Atlanta. Safe travels to all that are going, and hope to see some old friends, and meet new ones.

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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546421
09/05/18 10:33 PM
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Romeo MI
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My buddies are leaving Friday Rod and Dale..
Rod is running his real nice black A-body
wave

Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546467
09/06/18 12:06 AM
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we're just about ready to go, head out in the morning...see y'all in a few days


Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546469
09/06/18 12:10 AM
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So. Burlington, Vt.
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Excellent!!


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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546587
09/06/18 10:10 AM
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Indiana
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Can't wait to see both of these old Plymouths go down the track at Drag Week!

Safe travels to all!

Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546607
09/06/18 11:15 AM
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I am ready to get the car loaded tonight. I believe I have everything except the stuff I forgot.


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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: squirrel] #2546787
09/06/18 05:05 PM
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Norfolk, NE
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I'm so jealous of those attending. Drag week is on my bucket list. Congratulations to those that made it this far and best of luck for next week. Looking forward to seeing the cars on the live feed. My least productive week of the year is just around the corner

Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546849
09/06/18 07:28 PM
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So. Burlington, Vt.
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Anyone know if there will be cameras running for the test n tune the day before the official runs get underway?


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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546857
09/06/18 07:38 PM
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I doubt it. I'll post some updates on here while it is going on. We made a stop at Moser Engineering, and picked up a new center section. Plan is to replace it in Atlanta tomorrow.

We just made it into Ohio. So far, the trip is going well.


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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546865
09/06/18 07:52 PM
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When does this start. I might have to take my tablet to the track


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5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546874
09/06/18 08:10 PM
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There is a Test night tomorrow, 6-midnight. Saturday the track has a bracket race, and Sunday is tech. We want to be at the front of the tech line if possible.


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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: squirrel] #2546877
09/06/18 08:12 PM
09/06/18 08:12 PM
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Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY
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Originally Posted By squirrel
we're just about ready to go, head out in the morning...see y'all in a few days



That is 'effen AWESONME!


'70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9)

'66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage

'71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk
Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2546886
09/06/18 08:23 PM
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Id suggest get in line Saturday night.

Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2547033
09/07/18 01:37 AM
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In 2014 I was the first car to get through tech. It wasn't as magical as I thought it would be, still just sat around and walked through the tech line all day.


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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: squirrel] #2547223
09/07/18 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted By squirrel
we're just about ready to go, head out in the morning...see y'all in a few days



Im in love with this thing, looks great. Do you have the specifics posted anywhere? Cant wait to see how it goes next week!


11.48 @ 120 with a 1.80 60' 318, stock 1.88 heads, stock 904, Pump Gas, 13 lbs of boost.

9.94 @ 134, 318 on pump gas, 14 lbs w/ Eddies, transbrake 727, 3600 lbs, 3.54 gear and 28's.
Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2547237
09/07/18 03:35 PM
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Re: Drag Week 2018 [Re: JERICOGTX] #2547446
09/08/18 01:02 AM
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there's more info about it on the hamb, but lots of posts to sort through. I should start a thread on moparts, but I'm kind of a stranger here.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/almost-funny-awb-barracuda-funny-car-build.1087510/

we're almost to Atlanta, tomorrow will unload the car and see if we can drive it around. After changing the rear springs, and some other stuff.

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