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Member Projects / Re: Time for some upgrades....
« on: July 24, 2019, 06:02:41 AM »
Hi Larry,
Just curious what clutch set up you are running?
Just curious what clutch set up you are running?
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FE Technical Forum / Tremec TKO 600 Package for FE
« on: June 30, 2019, 04:37:12 PM »
I have just about everything you need to install a Tremec TKO - on an FE. Transmission, Quick Time Bell Housing, Clutch Kit, and Hydraulic TOB. All items are new in boxes and have not been opened. I purchased them through Brent approx. 8 months ago. My plans have changed hence - it's all for sale. I do not want to separate. I would entertain trades for FE parts or cars - partial or full.
The transmission is the .82 overdrive with 2.87 first gear. Part # TCET 4617
Click on the links below to see exactlty what you get:
http://www.tremec.com/menu/tko/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/QTI-RM-6056/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-75221
https://www.jegs.com/i/McLeod/673/1304-1/10002/-1
Those links should also show pictures/prices of exactly what is in boxes. List price for everything is around $4,000.00. Everything is new in unopened boxes and were stored in my clean and dry basement.
$3500 or best offer.
I just realized this ended up in Tech Forum - if someone could move to classified ................... Thanks
Call or text 508-726-2579
The transmission is the .82 overdrive with 2.87 first gear. Part # TCET 4617
Click on the links below to see exactlty what you get:
http://www.tremec.com/menu/tko/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/QTI-RM-6056/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-75221
https://www.jegs.com/i/McLeod/673/1304-1/10002/-1
Those links should also show pictures/prices of exactly what is in boxes. List price for everything is around $4,000.00. Everything is new in unopened boxes and were stored in my clean and dry basement.
$3500 or best offer.
I just realized this ended up in Tech Forum - if someone could move to classified ................... Thanks
Call or text 508-726-2579
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Pretty wet day at the FE Race and Reunion...
« on: June 18, 2019, 02:39:24 PM »That looks like some real top end excitement, wonder what happened there? Cool car, runs real strong
It was right at the shift, so maybe something to do with unloading the suspension? If it's all stock stuff, I might look for a busted leaf or flexing hangars maybe? Looked a little scary to me!
Hi guys. Dennis here. You're not going to believe this but I did that on purpose
. Of course I'd never convince you of that .... nor can I seem to convince people that “ it's just a 390”. Either way the car is a blast. Here's the true story though - earlier in the day I was playing with tire pressures. I had knocked it down to about 10 psi . At the same time I had spoken to Brent and told him that I was running in the low 13’s. He suggested that a “ good hard launch” may get me into the 12’s...... So on his advice I left the line hard and the right rear slick spun on the steel rim. It moved about an inch. While doing so it must have lost some air because when I checked it after the run it was at about 7 lbs. Ya - it was a little scary. But that's the reason for the sideways action.
Anyway - I aired them up to about 15 psi for the next run and was able to pull a 13.10. I noticed the clutch slipping earlier in the day as Brent had mentioned.
I was able to change it out and have run it multiple times since and I'm in the mid 12’s. This is all new to me as I haven't formally drag raced . I think the car has a little more left in it . At the end of the day I am thrilled with how it's going and my son and I are having the time of our lives. And really - it's just a 390”.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Pretty wet day at the FE Race and Reunion...
« on: April 29, 2019, 01:37:37 PM »Dennis says his lowest time was 8.34 at 83.
It trapped the same speed pretty much whatever ET he ran.
Hi guys - I own the 67 Country Squire Wagon. As Brent stated - last Saturday my son and I decided to swap the original 390 out of the car and replace it with the motor Brent had built me last year. The swap fought us on nearly every angle and we finally finished it up on Thursday night. We drove the car about 10 miles and loaded it on the trailer to depart Friday am.
On the track it would either spin like crazy with a high rpm launch or was very lazy out of the hole. The motor definitely likes high rpm's and that heavy car didn't help things. We were running street tires with about 30 psi. Our times ranged from a 10.1 to an 8.3 with everything in between. We were not even paying attention really and were just having fun . It ran the best times when I would just let her go and try to feather the gas once it was moving to control wheel spin. We opted for a dial in of 9.20 as it seemed to be in the middle somewhere. We ended up breaking out of that # several times once we figured how to launch it.
Next year we will return with a different gear, slicks, and maybe a little more knowledge. It was great to meet people and even better that we didn't break anything . My 17 year old son is still smiling ear to ear this morning and laughing about how our "old ugly wagon" ran. I will try to have him post a video of the last run in FE bird class.
Dennis / Towd:
Thanks for chiming in!
I had made that Gonkulator prediction based on my 64 wagon, 4450 curb all-iron, so I guessed your 67 wagon w aluminum top about 100 lb lighter at 4350 curb or 4550 lb down the track. Does that sound about right?
I remember from back in the day, our 63-64 Gals got a lot better traction than our 69 Gal even though weight was similar. Maybe the rear ends got lighter, or the leaf springs hooked better or something.
In any case, yours fully hooked on 28" slicks, 4.30 gears gonkulates to
1.89
6.24
8.15 at 84.2
12.83 at 104.4
That's with power steering, fan, and 3" mufflers. A 4.56 goes about 12.80 but makes it rougher on the freeway.
I didn't make FERR but hoping to see a youtube video soon to see all the cars fighting that wind.
Werb,
Your dead on with the weight. It's a 9 passenger so its a little heavier than the average wagon due to the rear seats. Its about 4300lbs without a driver. I should also mention that we could only get about 3/4's of the throttle to open due to a short cable. I will try to get the video posted.
thanks
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Pretty wet day at the FE Race and Reunion...
« on: April 29, 2019, 12:20:43 PM »Dennis says his lowest time was 8.34 at 83.
It trapped the same speed pretty much whatever ET he ran.
Hi guys - I own the 67 Country Squire Wagon. As Brent stated - last Saturday my son and I decided to swap the original 390 out of the car and replace it with the motor Brent had built me last year. The swap fought us on nearly every angle and we finally finished it up on Thursday night. We drove the car about 10 miles and loaded it on the trailer to depart Friday am.
On the track it would either spin like crazy with a high rpm launch or was very lazy out of the hole. The motor definitely likes high rpm's and that heavy car didn't help things. We were running street tires with about 30 psi. Our times ranged from a 10.1 to an 8.3 with everything in between. We were not even paying attention really and were just having fun . It ran the best times when I would just let her go and try to feather the gas once it was moving to control wheel spin. We opted for a dial in of 9.20 as it seemed to be in the middle somewhere. We ended up breaking out of that # several times once we figured how to launch it.
Next year we will return with a different gear, slicks, and maybe a little more knowledge. It was great to meet people and even better that we didn't break anything . My 17 year old son is still smiling ear to ear this morning and laughing about how our "old ugly wagon" ran. I will try to have him post a video of the last run in FE bird class.
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Good Deals! / Brent Lykins
« on: February 09, 2019, 07:53:59 AM »
Just getting around to posting about a very pleasant experience with Brent. He custom built a hopped up 390 for me over the summer. I have yet to install the beast, but can assure you he was a straight shooter, had an unbelievable attention to detail, and was always spot on with communication.
I was a little nervous at first ;shelling out considerable $ to someone I had never even seen before. But spoke with him several times and had a good feeling.
In the end it was a great deal and I ended up with what looks to be an awesome 390. It currently is sitting in the middle of my shop and almost looks TOO nice to even install in anything
I was a little nervous at first ;shelling out considerable $ to someone I had never even seen before. But spoke with him several times and had a good feeling.
In the end it was a great deal and I ended up with what looks to be an awesome 390. It currently is sitting in the middle of my shop and almost looks TOO nice to even install in anything
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Private Classifieds / Re: stick stuff
« on: February 09, 2019, 07:35:10 AM »
I’m looking for a hurst shifter for a 67 galaxie with a bench seat, any possibility.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 65 Fairlane with a mustang 2 front end. can i get an FE in there.
« on: October 31, 2017, 05:18:47 AM »
I believe rod and custom sells an oil pan for that set up -or at least one for a 64.
https://rcmotorsportsinc.com/
https://rcmotorsportsinc.com/