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Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: Mr.Yuck] #728942
06/20/10 01:35 PM
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One more thing. get some 110 or better, add some timing and un-cork that exhaust. You'll pick up 3-4 tenths. Good luck.

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: Mr.Yuck] #728943
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If its got a big tire and a Pettis Engine... Id say your done....

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: BB70DUSTER] #728944
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I doubt they will unload the car for the very first time just to race you.If they are some what smart they will shake it down before your big grudge race.Then on the day of the race they should put one in your lost column for you...

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: BB70DUSTER] #728945
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Ya never know with these things......

A good 560ci engine should start around 850 and go up from there. At 2700#, with a working suspension and enough tire, it could be an 8sec deal.....but who knows..... waaaaaaaaaay too many variables. Alot depends on what kinda clue this cat has.

Maybe do a little recon and see if he shakes it down before your race.

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: jim sciortino] #728946
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They 560ci motor could have a mild hydraulic cam

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: 408Dust] #728947
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Even if they get it out a couple of times I REALLY
doubt they will get the chassis right in a couple outings
Hell there are guy that have worked a couple YEARS
at getting the suspension right and still havent got
it yet... and I really doubt that the engine builder
is going to set up the chassis for them(if he knows)

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova. [Re: Thumperdart] #728948
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Take it like a true all out Street race. He's got a bigger motor, bigger tire, etc. He may not run the number, but will probably either get hurt, hurt some thing or hurt your wallet if he tries hard enough.
He's got to give some thing up. No heros or egos here, beg till he gives you the comfort zone spot, then run him again for the real coin.
I would have said to get the run off the very next day at a track so that he has no test and tune set time, but what ever its worth, go get 'em with no fear.
Hope he or a friend/s are not spying on this board to see what your blueprint for a race is forming up top be.
You have the smaller cube and old school suspension, so he should give a spot being that it is a featherweight as well.

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: Thumperdart] #728949
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There was a 440 car with aluminum heads running 14's at Milan. My little iron headed 340 whooped it, and it shouldn't have.

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: 408Dust] #728950
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I doubt they will unload the car for the very first time just to race you.If they are some what smart they will shake it down before your big grudge race.Then on the day of the race they should put one in your lost column for you...



This
If the guy hasn't done any prior runs he is a fool.
Tom


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Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: onebaddakota] #728951
06/20/10 07:11 PM
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Dom, he will go up in smoke, just hook up your car and leave him at the line spinning while you take the stripe...Ive done it many times....good luck..My money is on you....Phill

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: 440dart] #728952
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Jason pettis knows what he is doing, if he has anything to do with tuning this car Dom is DONE!!!


Again I expect answers like this also but, I don`t care WHO built the motor this thing hasn`t even been around the block and my bad....it`s a 496. The driver is a buddy of mine who`s been in the 9`s and his ass is mine and now the excuses are flying as they typically do.........damn I`m all excited and am getting more of my fuel system plumbed as we speak(type)....any locals wanna come out and wager.....????


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Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: Thumperdart] #728953
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Dom, I love grudge racing, & i agree with an earlier post, Its a win/win for you, In all reality, most will exspect the Nove to spank your Mopar, but if it don't, shame on them & you stand proud with a big grin on your face . Good luck, be on your game, DON'T Red light whatever you do, make him red light .


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Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... #728955
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Win it for the dart crowd...Is the night racing the 17th? if so ill be there spectating

Goodluck

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: MR_P_BODY] #728956
06/20/10 09:41 PM
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Quote:

Even if they get it out a couple of times I REALLY
doubt they will get the chassis right in a couple outings
Hell there are guy that have worked a couple YEARS
at getting the suspension right and still havent got
it yet... and I really doubt that the engine builder
is going to set up the chassis for them(if he knows)





Mr. P Jason knows suspensions, he's the crew chief on 6 second 10.5 car. Dom knows Jason well, but with only 496 ci. it's a toss up

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Yes I live in Michigan, so there is still 1 light on
Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: Thumperdart] #728957
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Thump... However it may go,keep us posted

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: racerx] #728958
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bb chevy motors are a joke. sb fords are faster

my money is on thumper


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Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: sixpackgut] #728959
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Quote:

bb chevy motors are a joke. sb fords are faster

my money is on thumper




Shafiroff, Schmidt, and many other builders would disagree. But that's a topic for another time, that no one can ever win.

My money is on the nova.


-Dustin
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Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: MR_P_BODY] #728960
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Pack some insurance...

Re: I`ve got a race next month w/a big tire/motor nova..... [Re: sixpackgut] #728961
06/20/10 11:31 PM
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Well here's the thing Dom..

If Pettis built it, and you say he did.. Then you got to figure that it makes conservatively 750 ponies.
In a 2700# car it could possibly go in the 8's.. Possibly.. Not likely.
However, it more likely makes more than 750hp though. Probably closer to 800hp.

You have been barely in the 9's in much better air that you will be in at Fontucky in the summertime..

I have to say that even running poorly, and if the Nova has a Glide, it should easily run mid 9's..

I would say not to pump your chest out too much.. But it's not a lock that he beats you.


Chris..

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