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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: HardcoreB] #2643508
04/10/19 04:37 AM
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Looks like you're strong on your changes. I too just went thru changing someone elses racecar & making it mine. I even went as far as changing to year of the car with different tail lights, headlight decal & factory kinda looking side stripes. It looks like a totally different car yet people still say, oh that's whatshisfaces car. Grrr.

Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: rebel] #2643631
04/10/19 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rebel
It looks like a totally different car yet people still say, oh that's whatshisfaces car. Grrr.


That is just a fact of life and will likely never go away...Especially if it is a well known or unique car


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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Just-a-dart] #2742913
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Well this project had a few set backs last year. Was racing my other Dart (won the Pro class at Irwindale Summit series)
Also had some health issues (I lost a kidney, with a tumor). It is now together and making a few shackdown laps.

Last night at Irwindale went 5.60@122 with a 1.22 60' to say I was happy with the combo would be an understatement!
Thanks Jim for building a good car to start with.

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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Just-a-dart] #2742915
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A couple more pics

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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Just-a-dart] #2742919
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Love it with the new combo and the Jenny Craig Diet. Great job, sure is running great!


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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Bigcube] #2742921
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So BiggieC ... what’s yur new ride ?

Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Just-a-dart] #2742924
02/14/20 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Just-a-dart
Well this project had a few set backs last year. Was racing my other Dart (won the Pro class at Irwindale Summit series)
Also had some health issues (I lost a kidney, with a tumor). It is now together and making a few shackdown laps.

Last night at Irwindale went 5.60@122 with a 1.22 60' to say I was happy with the combo would be an understatement!
Thanks Jim for building a good car to start with.




Very nice!!!! Good to see a Gen3 in a lighter package finally. I miss going fast and may get to do some of that myself this year. Are you going to run with the NA heads-up guys this year?


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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: pittsburghracer] #2742943
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Very nice!!!! Good to see a Gen3 in a lighter package finally. I miss going fast and may get to do some of that myself this year. Are you going to run with the NA heads-up guys this year? [/quote]

No , after a match race next weekend I think I am going to do a gear change and neuter it a bit. I will run the bottom of the pro bracket. I am not cool enough to run with the NA guys. ha ha



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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Just-a-dart] #2742967
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Very nice.What is the new race weight?
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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: dvw] #2742970
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Saw a video of it on FB this morning. Badazz for sure! boogie


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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: slantzilla] #2743007
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There is difinitely a fun line on the Racepak!



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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: dvw] #2743009
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A few hundred pounds lighter.



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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Just-a-dart] #2743020
02/14/20 10:39 PM
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Great Job.... Looks like a Blast to pilot !!!!! Love seeing both your cars... smile
I only have one suggestion.... (Inside joke for you other folks) That guy that did some of the Painting, Poke poke poke.... Tell him to put his glasses on next time..... Hahahahahahahaha


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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: racerhog] #2743022
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Biggies new ride ? xmaseek

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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: dIc dOc Deity !] #2743434
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Rod, congrats on a great build! After seeing your work in person i know it is all top shelf! Before you posted the runs i figured it would run hi 8s at 150 and the 5.60 @ 122 says it definately will!


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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: gregsdart] #2743825
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Wow! Looks great. I’m typically a fan of old school big block stuff, but this build is really cool. I’m a fan, hopefully you have a lot of success with it!


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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Just-a-dart] #2743900
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Originally Posted by Just-a-dart
It is now together and making a few shackdown laps.

Last night at Irwindale went 5.60@122 with a 1.22 60' to say I was happy with the combo would be an understatement!
Very nice. I like it! up up

What did the engine dyno testing show for power/torque at RPM?


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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: 440Jim] #2743978
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Jim I skipped putting it on the pump, had the mindset of "it will run what it runs, lets go racing"



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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Just-a-dart] #2744249
02/18/20 12:45 PM
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Nice job man! Its running and looking great.


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Re: Making it mine/Bigcube's Dart [Re: Just-a-dart] #2782750
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Just a little update for the new Hemi haters. At our first Summit series race in early march I had a torque converter failer (thrust bearing) made a mess of the trans too .

Put her back together last week for a Covid-19 no spectator race on the weekend. I have been softening the combo up a bit with a gear change to 4:10s and taking out timing (now at 21 !). 1st hit Sunday with the track tight went 5.550@121.8 with a 1.177 60' with a D.A. of 1858'. New best! SO much for soft ha ha.

Then settled into low 5.60s, starting to get comfortable in the car. Was able to take a runner up and take home a few bucks.

I really like this combo. Like it enought that I'm getting parts together now to put a stroker 6.4 in my old car.



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