Re: SB stroker options for track car
[Re: AndyF]
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I have ran a Lakewood scatter shield with JW 'wheel' and Bert trans in dirt cars with the Mopar mini starter and no nose support with very few problems. The engine was 408" w/12:1 CR. To mount/align the starter with the 'wheel', I had to make a shim plate to put between the starter and mount surface of the bell housing. On an occasion or two, we would have to re-position and re-tighten the starter as it would move a little and not engage smoothly after several hundred laps. Not a huge problem, but not 100% fail safe.
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Re: SB stroker options for track car
[Re: AndyF]
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The last chain tensioner didn't last very long so this time we'll run it without one.
Any ideas why/what it failed? Is this a possiblity for the aftermarket?
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Re: SB stroker options for track car
[Re: AndyF]
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Also tried a set of PRW rocker arms. These rocker arms come fully polished which is kind of unique. They are similiar to the Comps but have a bushing and a little different oiling setup. The PRW rocker arms come complete with hold down hardware while the Comp setup is just the rocker arms and the shafts. I went with the hold down kit from Hughes to install the Comps which adds another $85 to the system.
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Re: SB stroker options for track car
[Re: autoxcuda]
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02/12/10 01:38 AM
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autoxcuda, Roller timing chain really cut into the tensioner in no time. Yes, that engine was run hard and HOT but oil pressure was always present. Maybe its meant only for factory link style chains??
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Re: SB stroker options for track car
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autoxcuda, Roller timing chain really cut into the tensioner in no time. Yes, that engine was run hard and HOT but oil pressure was always present. Maybe its meant only for factory link style chains??
Yea, that situation you had shouldn't have really affected the chain.
You've got a point than a non roller chain has a lot more surface area and smoother on it's backside that rubs the tensions than a roller chain.
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Re: SB stroker options for track car
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I've seen similar results with the tensioners others have brought to me...I will never use one EVER!!
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Re: SB stroker options for track car
[Re: RyanJ]
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02/18/10 01:07 AM
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BLP (Bo Laws) makes steel AN 3/8" to -10 & -12 like you were looking for.... About 4.4" long.
I've never been comfortable going down to -8's.
I got the fittings from BLP. Nice quality stuff, thanks for the tip.
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Re: SB stroker options for track car
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