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Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 11:36 AM
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going to reach them?
1st on my list is to get this converter devel figured out on "La Putita". Once that is done I want to start using the electronics and stop chasing time slips.
For "El Picoso" this year will mark the return of the HOT-ONE my goal with this car is to chase time slips!! LOL
Lastly I would like to start building the B1.
Diego
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: Diego_Ted]
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12/31/09 12:12 PM
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Hope to have my Belvedere finished by first Summit points race in March. Might be a little harder though, wife and I are expecting are first child in about 6 weeks!
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1967 Plymouth Belvedere Best Et(So far)10.88@124 with mufflers
1971 Plymouth Satellite [Email]12.70@108[/Email]
1993 Dodge Dakota 4x4 318
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: Diego_Ted]
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12/31/09 12:35 PM
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Honestly, I'ld like to not have to wrench on the cars between races. Seems, like every season I've been thrashing just to make the next race.
I haven't given much thought as to what goals I have for my car. Origanly, I wanted to get my conv refreshed and hopefully get it back to running consitant 11.0's. That's pretty much gone out the window now.
I don't have any real changes in store for the 72. I would like to gather some parts to get it street legal but it needs a lot so we'll see how that goes. I would like to see them get it to run in the high 12's on a consitant basis. Not sure if seat time for them is enough though.
I've got a new motor kit to put together for Taylor's Jr. Going from a 2 3/4 x 3" BZ to a 3x3 ZR motor. Probably a little more motor than she needs to run the 8.90 index but (from what little round wins she has) I think she might have a better chance if she is running them down instead of being chased. (I know I'm much better that way)
The biggest goal I have is getting Kaitlin on the track as much as possible. She wont turn 8 yrs old till the middel of Aug and by then the # of TnT's and races are getting slim. She's been chomping at the bit for a couple of years now and I have a feeling I'm really gonna have my hands full with her. I just hope I can keep my cool as she learns.
Other than that, I guess I'ld just like everything to be running the same at the end of the season as they were at the start. If, not maybe a little better. 
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 12:43 PM
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Our son will have a very busy sports schedule this year but I want to do the Norwalk PinksAllOut and the Norwalk Chrysler classic, and a couple test-n-tunes in the spring. I just want to hang out and race with our buddies, less wrenching!
1970 Challenger, all aluminum 528 Hemi, HDK suspension, Tremec 5 speed manual
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 12:43 PM
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1. I hope to run 8.80 this year (should be easy)
2. New look to car (no skulls)
3. No major breaks
4. Remain cancer free
Not in that order! 
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: ProSport]
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12/31/09 12:49 PM
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Esay for us. We are chasing points this year in NHRA Div 7. So our goal is to make all the races, so I am hoping the new tow rig holds up all year as well as the car. Hope we can hold our own with the "big boys" this coming year. First race will be in Phoenix in late Febuary.
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: Diego_Ted]
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12/31/09 02:30 PM
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Looks like I should have the truck out so goal #1 is to debug and get some quality seat time.  . The customer car I have been driveing is getting bumped up to a 632 so we're going to try some NHRA/IHRA div Top/Sportsmn races And by the end of the season have my Austin altered ready and made a few passes.
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: W.I.N. Racing]
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12/31/09 03:31 PM
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Looks like I should have the truck out so goal #1 is to debug and get some quality seat time.
That truck is bad ass 
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: WILD BILL]
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12/31/09 03:46 PM
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1. To get the new motor tuned and running well.
2. To NOT break the new motor, or any other parts that will cost me $$$ I don't have.
3. To be moderately successful with some bracket racing (to this point, I've just been running my street car at larger street car events)
LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 03:54 PM
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Well, I put the dragster back together with a 500 hp pump gas 383...(broke the 496 at the first race of 2008, car has been sitting since), put the Toilet on it...sounds good...now to see if I can get used to looking over my shoulder in a "slow" dragster...in the DFW area most of the dragsters in S/P are now running between 4.50s and 4.80s...should make for some interesting stripe driving going 6.0s or so...  ...so I suppose my goal for 2010 is to get the combo sorted out and go a few rounds while making the fast cars crazy... 
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1974 Dodge P/U Long Bed Stepside 318
2019 Ram 2500 6.4, auto, 4WD
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: RapidusMaximus]
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12/31/09 04:29 PM
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Run a consistant 11.50 with reaction times .040 or better. Break nothing. Make the fall "Mopars at the strip".
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 04:31 PM
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get the '66 done and down the track...
Taking over the World one win light at a time.
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: afxcoronet]
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12/31/09 04:43 PM
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1.) I'd like to see an 11.99 out of the dart. Got a couple tenths to go, so I'll need to make a change or 2 to get that. 2.) Win Another Championship, Not sure if I'm staying in sportsman or moving up to pro. I know I can be competitive in both, just have to make the choice. 3.) It seems obvious, but have fun, be safe, and keep the car in one piece. 
-Dustin
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68 Barracuda 340 F/SA
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 05:07 PM
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Run the 8.5 index on all motor.
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 06:37 PM
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Get my Barracuda down the track for the first time in 6 years. Its slowly coming back together. Car is 99% ready for the motor which is not yet assembled but all the parts are here.
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 06:43 PM
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Get back to the track this coming year... I didnt race at all this year.... and break into the 8's, hopefully 8.80s... then its slow it down to 10.0s.... OR get a driver for it 
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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12/31/09 07:15 PM
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I got 3 seasons out of this bullet with no trouble other then choking with these 750's.That's like 10k miles plus track time   So,,gunna Freshen engine,blower,harness,,  ,,,,rebuild comp lifters.Pair of 1100 dominators  ,few more pullies,NHRA licence   ,new jacket,pants,gloves,shoes,,,,,,,,,and HELMUT.Have to install window net too .SSR gave me a neckbrace I would like to throw some boost at this pig and get an 8 sec slip by the end of the season     
HEMI-ITIS has no cure.
My condition is fully BLOWN!!
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 07:37 PM
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My goal is to first lighten up to at least 3600 race weight. I have glass bumpers already painted silver and hood with raised (4")RO scoop, used magnum force front end (500 miles)with manual rack. Install motor plate,low mount mini alternator. Pull engine out to freshen up,install girdle,maybe change heads and cam, declutter under the hood while the engine is out,fill in holes and repaint car. Check air in tires after I get all that done If all that works out then maybe run some 9's in street trim.
'33 Plymouth 5 Window Coupe Blown Aluminum HEMI w/bolt ons (under construction)
'69 Chrysler 300 Convertible 375 HP 440
'71 Plymouth Duster 360 W/EFI (Wife's Ride)
'12 Ram MegaCab Dually 6.7 Cummins
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: 408strokerdart]
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12/31/09 08:06 PM
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I am hoping to run some 10's with my car. We went 11.18@118mph with the J heads on the engine. To get there I will be losing some weight out of the car. I have ditched the 5.13 gears in favor of some 3.55's. I also have the top end off of Brian's Duster.... If it doesn't run a 10, I am doing something wrong!
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 08:11 PM
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New paint, new sheet metal(original, but rust free ), new engine, new fuel system, molly cage and hopefully a 9.XX timeslip
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 09:41 PM
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1. daughter's 71 dart was suppose to get upgrade from 360 to 408 but with working out of town I have not been able to assemble engine. Car is painted, going to add bumble bee stripe on rear if that is an upgrade. Probably need a new set of slicks half way into season. She wants me to move the tach..since she is shorter then me...LOL
2. 69 Barracuda is not getting painted again, car needs new lexan in it also, so until i can get the windows changed out, no paint going on car. But car will be raced as is.
3. 71 Demon for second daughter has progressed, interior has been cleaned painted carpeted shifter seat and wired. Short block is assemble, eddy magnum heads going to machine shop in the next week or so. Still need to decide on rear gear rato and trans combo. Was hoping to have it running by now but that's life...besides she ran off with her boyfriend to Ohio...LOL
Tony
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71 Dart Swinger 360 10.318 @ 128.22(10-04-14 Bakersfield)
71 Demon 360 10.666 @122.41 (01-29-17 @ Las Vegas)
71 Duster 408 (10.29 @ 127.86 3/16/19 Las Vegas)
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 09:57 PM
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If the car does not sell soon, I will buy a set of belts and slicks and go to a couple races. I will go to the Pinks all out race in Crandall in March, and maybe a couple bracket races. It will be a very limited schedule, no racing for points.
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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12/31/09 11:45 PM
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Have fun, have a good year with no breakage, be thankful for allowing me to still drive my car after all these years. Enjoy my friends and fellow racers.
"Old age and treachery trumps youth and enthusiasm, every time!" East Central Director / Chrysler Power Magazine www.reasbeckracing.webs.com
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: Streetwize]
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01/01/10 07:36 AM
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My racing goals are just to get out and have some fun again, building motors and helping out other guys is fun and all but I really got into the technical/building side so I COULD GO OUT AND HAVE MORE FUN!! For the last (too many) years it's beem more about everybody except ME!!
I'm not a self-centered type at all...Lord forgive me if I get the chance to indulge a bit this year
From what I have seen and know of you, it appears that you deserve to get out and have some fun,,just go for it.
Light travels faster than the speed of sound,,,this is why some people seem bright untill you hear them speak.
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: tboomer]
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01/01/10 01:10 PM
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Now...Will the real Captain Cheapo stand up!!
Are you talkin' to me? 
Not sure I have any race GOALS for 2010. The last couple of years have been so hit-and-miss w/ even getting to the track that planning to race on a regular basis just ends up being a big disappointment.
What I'd LIKE to do is make some of the 75-80 Friday Night 6.50 Index "Nine Inch Nightmare" races, although my car's not runnning quite that quick in the 1/8th at this point. I'd also LIKE to run the RAM Racing N/A Series AMI Index events at Cecil County and MIR, since they're reasonable drives for me to make.
Plans for the car are pretty simple... if I haven't hurt the bottom end of the 452, fabricate a fresh-air pan, get the carb configuration dialed in, and probably some rocker ratio tests. If I can sqeeze another tenth or two out from it, that it'll put it that much closer to being able to run the 6.50 index competitively.
The other plan is to hold off on switching to the Victor heads on the 452 and, instead, use them w/ the new 448 build I'm doing. Unless the 452 is hurt and I don't have another option, I don't see the new engine going into the car this year.
BTW, Happy New Year to everyone!
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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Not changing much in the car just maintenence, took the car out of the trailer last week, fixed oil filter adapter leak, changed oil, sent spare converter to Ultimate for tuneup, new trans almost done, put trans in with that converter. Was going to put the 4.88s back in but looking at my records they weren`t any better in 60ft than the 4.56s in there now. GOALS: Qualify for the Bracket Finals again and don`t go red first round, Run a few NENDRA races, Maybe a few 11.50 or 12.00 index races, Race my truck at the Chryslers at Carlisle/Quarter Aces race and do better than R/U (08) or semis (09). I already sent the check to the track to pay for my parking space and points signup so I`m raring to go.
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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Get the car to the track without catching on fire
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
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Get the car to the track without catching on fire
Are you using Moran injectors?
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: blown572dart]
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01/01/10 09:08 PM
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My goal for 2010 is to finally put the new 540 bullet in it, hopefully hook it up still... and then run a 9.00001 so that I can agonize over not getting an 8 second pass.  Cheers, Arnie
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70 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 4-speed. 13.2 @ 104 Stock exhaust/Street tires.
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Bolt in the new 572 bullet and chase down that 8 second time slip. Looking forward to a fun 2010 season.
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Re: Race Goals for 2010, what are they and how are you
[Re: blown572dart]
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Get the car to the track without catching on fire
Are you using Moran injectors?
No mechanical injection
That will certainly help with your desire to keep flame free.
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Oh, and TRY to break my 8 3/4. 
. the wife seems to think that i should put that money into home improvements. so this year will be routine maintainence and then keep working on reaction times and 60'
