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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: Brad_Haak]
#3201930
01/03/24 12:30 PM
01/03/24 12:30 PM
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Posts: 2,140
Byron, NY
W.I.N. Racing
top fuel
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top fuel
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Posts: 2,140
Byron, NY
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I like to get out 8-10 events a year, last year I sort of lucked out as my local track had multiple T/S events and Blown Door car events so I didn't have to stray far (30 min away). Coincidently none of the tracks within a 3-4 hr radius held any similar events so I didn't have a lot of options. There are 4 T/S events planned at the local track and rumors of some Q 8 stuff to the east and west. Also considering a East Coast Truck Wars event in VA. so we will see where we wind up.
'01 P1500, Blown/Inj BAE,/Veney ,Bruno/CS2,Dana 60
'01 Dodge 3500 S Cummins Auto, Fresh air kit, 4" Exhaust,
'05 Dodge Magnum R/T - Too Much to list
'60 Willys CJ5
'01 International LPX - Project,DT466, Allison
'64 Plymouth Valiant, Inj 528 Hemi, 2spd
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: GY3]
#3201936
01/03/24 12:45 PM
01/03/24 12:45 PM
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Posts: 18,048
S.E. Michigan
ZIPPY
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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S.E. Michigan
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Not sure how much longer the restoration phase will last, but am enjoying not being in a rush. The hard work is all finished, Rich!  That's what I keep telling myself. Especially two nights ago, laying in the trunk, putting the trunk lid torsion bars back on lol.
Rich H.
Esse Quam Videri
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: Al_Alguire]
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01/03/24 12:47 PM
01/03/24 12:47 PM
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Posts: 10,150
Frostbitefalls MN (Rocky&Bullw...
gregsdart
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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Posts: 10,150
Frostbitefalls MN (Rocky&Bullw...
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Get "lil bull" dialed in to run 8.50 every round! Currently motor is apart for repair, pin cam bearings, new rod and main bearings, then acquire wheels and a nostalgia style hood scoop to run with nostalgia cars in the MELTSOWN DRAGS at Rockfalls wis.
8.582, 160.18 mph best, 2905 lbs 549, indy 572-13, alky
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: Blusmbl]
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01/03/24 02:28 PM
01/03/24 02:28 PM
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CT
GTX MATT
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Posts: 5,183
CT
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I don't have a ton of upgrade and racing plans for the year. Have some minor things I want to do to the car before Sick Summer in June, hoping to average 11.5x and spray it at each track this year instead of just running on motor. Also need to install the tailpipes + TTI exhaust, fix a pinion seal leak, replace the tailshaft bushing in the trans, and I may also swap over to manual brakes. I have the pedal assembly but need to track down a manual pushrod.
Depending on the tracks I am thinking about doing Drag Week this year as well. I will probably apply to Roadkill Nights again. Beyond that, I don't do any real t&t nights or have any other race plans. There are some local daily driver type races at Milan but my rear tires are too big for the class and don't want to put small tires on it for just one series.
Have started collecting parts to build a mild-ish 540 to replace the 440 currently in the Fury but I don't expect it will be done this year. Still need machinework, custom pistons and most of the valvetrain. Switch to manual? You have power with the 590 Purpleshaft?
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat
Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: Mopar.70]
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01/03/24 02:50 PM
01/03/24 02:50 PM
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Posts: 8,101
Tulsa OK
Bad340fish
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Posts: 8,101
Tulsa OK
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I don't have any drag and drive plans this year but I do hope to race more often at home.
68 Barracuda Formula S 340
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: GTX MATT]
#3202005
01/03/24 06:06 PM
01/03/24 06:06 PM
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Posts: 8,245
Plymouth, MI
Blusmbl
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Posts: 8,245
Plymouth, MI
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Switch to manual? You have power with the 590 Purpleshaft? Yes, but it had a vacuum canister on the car initially that didn't work well at all, you'd get one stop and be out of luck for braking assist. I put a Leeds vacuum pump on it and that works really well, but the booster itself is starting to fail so I think it's time to swap it to manual to clean up the engine compartment some and save weight.
'18 Ford Raptor, random motorcycles, 1968 Plymouth Fury III - 11.37 @ 118
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: Blusmbl]
#3202014
01/03/24 07:08 PM
01/03/24 07:08 PM
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Posts: 2,501
Sydney,Australia
tex013
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Sydney,Australia
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well our season has been underway for me since last September . New national series & points scheme with it running as a Western & Eastern division with a stand alone invitational Grand Final to find #1 racers in the various classes . Only thing odd is conference finals are in April & June with GF in October
We run both 1/8 & 1/4 tracks .
This is complicated that we have 2 sanction bodies so I need 2 licences and 2 tech inspections .
So I will be doing a few more away events and almost no local track championship events .
Certainly easier now I have a ute and open trailer plus a tent .
Currently sitting ok with 2 finals , a semi & a 1/4 final from 4 events run .
Tex
New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.94
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: tex013]
#3202024
01/03/24 07:13 PM
01/03/24 07:13 PM
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Posts: 16,666
On the run…
BloFish
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I Live Here
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On the run…
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Try to go as often as possible, weather permitting to Redding, Sonoma and Kingdon drags. Sorry to see Sacramento gone.
It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose…
as long as you look good doing it!
‘65 A100
‘69 ‘Cuda
‘73 Vega GT
‘06 Mega Cab
‘14 Mercedes SLK
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: Brad_Haak]
#3202129
01/04/24 12:39 AM
01/04/24 12:39 AM
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Out of the State of Confusion
blue_stocker
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pro stock
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,394
Out of the State of Confusion
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Y'all almost make me yearn for my old car back, but not quite! I sold my stock eliminator car in June (after having it mostly sit for 39 years) so now, I'm building a new and my last one. Class racing has become too expensive for my poor old butt and when I see and hear some of the guys talk about how much their Don Little/Steve Wann/Eric Jones parts cost and I dig into my pockets only to find lint...I'm done! Hahaha, even though I'm building it as a SS car, I know it's just a dream I can no longer chase, BUT...this one will probably be a lot more fun!!! Hope y'all have a great time at the track...wb
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
Freedom must be repurchased by every new generation
General Daniel Jones, WW2 Tuskegee Airmen
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: blue_stocker]
#3202141
01/04/24 07:53 AM
01/04/24 07:53 AM
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Posts: 343
Northport, al.
tvt59
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Posts: 343
Northport, al.
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Going to add a vacuum pump and oil accumulator to the AMX. I plan on racing Fridays at Lassiter Mountain and Saturdays either I22 or Montgomery International Raceway. Brakets and 6.00 index. At the end of 2024 I'll probably sell the AMX and try to get my 68' Valiant finished for the 2025 season.
Nothing worth anything comes easy. It is always harder to do the right thing.
My Grandfather
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: Brad_Haak]
#3202239
01/04/24 04:07 PM
01/04/24 04:07 PM
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Posts: 4,492
northern,Ohio,USA
Clanton
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northern,Ohio,USA
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I got out like 2 times to test n tune last yr but I commited to the next 2 yrs to more tnt with new M/T slicks,new belts,newer helmet good for 8 more years so I will see how many tests I can get out to.I am working on my 60' with the slicks and cal tracs and fresh Rossler th400w/brake and some carb tunning and a new intercooler pump/tank from 1 gal for 10sec to 5gal for 10 sec with a rule 2000 pump.I wish you all a great year,good luck,have fun,be safe. PS: I just switched pumps to a Meziere wp336s 55gpm and will be a direct swap with the wp136 in line w/3gall cell still.
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Re: Racing plans for 2024?
[Re: RTSE4ME]
#3202799
01/06/24 04:13 PM
01/06/24 04:13 PM
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Posts: 10,636
Rittman Ohio
fourgearsavoy
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I Live Here
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Rittman Ohio
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I will probably just hit the Mopar shows and make a few passes. Putting the Richmond trans back in the car so I don't break a perfectly good quiet and smooth shifting Hemi box. Was considering making the switch over to E85 and see how that works out. Gus 
64 Plymouth Savoy
493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow
5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box
Dana 60
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