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[68 C-10 KID]

The 1350's is a good call.
I never broke the 1330's I had in my 4100lb truck on a T-brake.
I did swap to the 1350's once I got some real tire under it.

I like the C-16 cell being up front. Less work the pump has to do. I think it helps fight against the G's on the launch and the run down Broadway.

Good luck on your shake downs.

[hotrod 80]

Originally Posted by 68 C-10 KID

The 1350's is a good call.
I never broke the 1330's I had in my 4100lb truck on a T-brake.
I did swap to the 1350's once I got some real tire under it.

I like the C-16 cell being up front. Less work the pump has to do. I think it helps fight against the G's on the launch and the run down Broadway.

Good luck on your shake downs.

Thanks, im like 2700 lbs . The other truck went 6.0's @3200lbs on 275's with 1330's

I also took the -4 elbow and on the threaded side i drilled and tapped it for a Holley jet . I took the smallest brass holley carb jet i had and soldered it up then drilled a .042 hole in it . That runs through braided line back to the top of the cell . This is a return line to keep the regulator from "creeping" . I am hoping to keep the fuel pressure steady . Some say run return lines others say don't . Hope i didnt go to big on the hole i drilled .

[68 C-10 KID]

If any thing it might be to small. I'm sure it will work.
I ran a race pumps fuel pump and reg. I believe it had a 71 Holley jet in it.
I personally like return lines. Keeps fuel psi steady and the temp cooler.
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[hotrod 80]

Looks like my run without bars is over . Just put $500 down for the materials , Chromemoly 12 point .

[Captainfab]

Are you having someone local fab the cage?

[hotrod 80]

QUOTE=Captainfab;5195589]Are you having someone local fab the cage?[/QUOTE]




Yes , there is a guy here in Baytown that has a chassis shop . I went in on a big tubing order with another guy , so we got a break in the price . I want to say $5.30 a ft . X 70 Ft . It will come with the documentation from the manufacterer for the chassis cert . Which will be done at the chassis shop before i pick it up . This is so the inspector can tell the chassis guy directly if there are any problems . I did Mild in the last truck and it's cheaper to do it right the first time . Plus it adds value to the truck to have Chromemoly certed cage . Looking at a 12 point with 2 swing out bars . I will post picks as im going through the build . He has to 25.2 a Nova before me as they are trying to get to the Goergia race .

[hotrod 80]

Went a few rounds in Baytown todat 1/5th mile bracket race . 7.001 off the trailer . on motor

[Marv D]

wow,, 7.0 to the 1000' mark is kicking right along!!!! NICE job!

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

If you dont mind can you take a few more pics of the fuel and lines , regs up front?? I am at that point and working around a few ideas but to see a few always is a big help. I have that Comp dual cheater kit I am getting into place. On the fuel cell are you running a say -8 TEE with a ball valve to swap from one tank to the other?

[my67chevytruck]

nice progress!!

[hotrod 80]

Originally Posted by Marv D

wow,, 7.0 to the 1000' mark is kicking right along!!!! NICE job!

1/8th mile on motor .

Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

If you dont mind can you take a few more pics of the fuel and lines , regs up front?? I am at that point and working around a few ideas but to see a few always is a big help. I have that Comp dual cheater kit I am getting into place. On the fuel cell are you running a say -8 TEE with a ball valve to swap from one tank to the other?

This is a stand alone for the nitrous it is -8 to the fuel pump then the reg is fit straight to the pump . -6 out of the pump to the solinoid . the bypass is a -4 90 that i drilled and tapped for a holley jet . I soldered up the holley jet and used a small index bit to drill just enough so the pump doent dead head and creep . the -4 goes back to the top of the 1 gallon in front .

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

nice progress!!

Thanks .

[hotrod 80]

Pic update . Caltracs on , new hood painted , rear fenders painted 1 installed . Swapped to 4.11 . TH400 with transbrake is in .


Golf cart getting painted and ready for this season of racing .

[hotrod 80]

Here is the new hood installed .

[Captainfab]

Looks good

I noticed your CalTracs front brackets are on the ourside of the front spring hanger. Was there not enough room between the spring and the hanger? Do those new rear fenders have a larger opening? I see the flare, but they look like they have a bigger opening.

[suspect]

i recognize those endmill markings for dishing the pistons. nice work. subscribed....i'd like to see more of this.

[hotrod 80]

Just got the pics of the finished golf cart . Let me know what you think .

[hotrod 80]

Here is a update . Still no chromemoly , but scheduled again tommorow .

I have 16ga. panels being made for the holes or gaps that will have flats to bolt to the fenders and 90's to bolt to the bed floor and a 90 turned in at the back of the cab for looks and strength . They will be painted to match yellow . Have not figured out what to do under the tail lights other than steel brake line for braces to keep everything firm . Still need a fiberglass or small rear bumper to cover the frame rails in the back . The cowl is and Ebay $75 38 inch scoop that was trimmed and added with the 2 part panel bonding adhesive/Epoxy . I was told that if you leave the proper amount of epoxy instead of forcing the scoop to touch the metal hood the all three materials could expand and contract without the seams cracking due to temperature change . Im happy with the job .

Got the new driveshaft being built and will pick it up monday . This one is 3.5 inch with 1350 spicer u-joints . Driveshaft loop is in , as is removeable crossmember . The cross member became manditory with the th400 . I also bought a pair of ET streets . These are the 28 x 10.5 x 15 . Basically the old 28 x 9 slick with some grooves cut in to it . I was having a bit of trouble with the drag radial as it was kinda hit and miss . Truck went 1.40 on 29 x 9 Hoosiers so i ought to be able to make it work on a 28 x 9 with Caltracs and Ranchos . I also took 4 drgrees of nose down out of the pinion angle . I am at 3.5 negative . Which sould move to around 1.5 to 2 when i drop the button . I will start with a radial and if need be move to the bias ply as a last resort . I also swapped the rear end gear from 5.00 to 4.11 . this along with the swap from 2.52 ( th350 ) to 2.48 (th400) first gear will take mechanical advantage away help the tire . Removing gear and an adjustible instant center with Caltracs should allow me to dial it in . Probably end up letting go and pulling second to bring it back down . First race of the season is the 17th so we will see . Working hard to get it inspected tuesday . Maybe the rain will stop by then . I also bought/built a fuel flow gauge so i can "creep up" on my tune up . Bracket race rained out this weekend and i needed the test time .

[hotrod 80]

ready for saturday.

[hotrod 80]

Ended up testing tonight to try and work out some bugs . Fisrt pass with the 2 step set at 3200 and low bottle pressure . It rolled up on the back tires then tore the threads off the u bolts . I had to much in the driverside bar so it tried to move left . thinking im 2 or 3 clicks soft on the rears . It bit hard enough on a drag radial to tear up hardware so i guess im headedin the right direction . Someone said it had 3 in the air and they had a picture . Here are a few random pics .

[Rannos]

Truck looks like it is coming along great! Look forward to seeing it run once ya get the kinks worked out. Mine should be back together in 5 or 6 weeks. Might bring it out to Baytown one weekend to play a bit.

Jay

[hotrod 80]

Wrenches flyin around here . tryin to get it back together today . gates open at 3 . Gotta go .

[hotrod 80]

Runner up 6.25@110 then a 22 mile cruise to prove it is a street car . Pretty good night .

[hotrod 80]

Found ths video of the finals . Spun bad for the loss . Mostly of him .
http://youtu.be/4FWKO11QgIs

[Rannos]

Was that Mustang Billy you lined up against? Sure looks like his car but I dont remember him having stickers on the back glass. Anyway looks like you were moving right along once you hooked up. BTW the right lane at HMP is terrible from my exprience.

[bigboybodry]

I check in and looking forward to seeing the finished cage. I have a bud with a 6.0 ls luv that runs 10 tens on motor, 275 radial sweet rides!