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The Road to Drag Week 2016 / Re: Drag Week 2016 - Random Viewer Updates
« on: September 16, 2016, 06:10:56 AM »
It was 1700' when I looked earlier in the day. I have no idea except for what I saw. Maybe it was wrong?
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The Road to Drag Week 2016 / Re: Drag Week 2016 - Random Viewer Updates
« on: September 15, 2016, 05:45:48 PM »33
The Road to Drag Week 2016 / Re: Drag Week 2016 - Random Viewer Updates
« on: September 15, 2016, 12:08:59 PM »
Right around 1,700' DA.
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The Road to Drag Week 2016 / What Did Jay Run Today 9/13/16
« on: September 13, 2016, 01:08:14 PM »
I saw him run the 9 flat @ 150. Did he run again today?
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The Road to Drag Week 2016 / Re: Drag Week 2016, Quick Update September 10
« on: September 13, 2016, 08:49:29 AM »
I always look forward to reading Jay's blog each morning during DW. I hope all is well?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Oil relief valve - what should I do?
« on: September 09, 2016, 12:44:35 PM »
A 390 Hipo block has a relief valve.....
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Fuel line ?
« on: September 09, 2016, 12:43:33 PM »
Tony Branda sells a very good reproduction of the 3/8" canister.
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Drag Strip Results for FE Powered Vehicles / Re: 1966 Fairlane GT
« on: July 22, 2016, 06:18:55 AM »
A photo from the FERR a couple of years ago.
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Drag Strip Results for FE Powered Vehicles / Re: 1966 Fairlane GT
« on: July 21, 2016, 07:44:45 PM »
Jay, nothing special. Lots of front end travel 5"+, and 18.5 psi. I leave off of the footbrake with a two step wired to the brake light switch. Normally I leave at 3,000 rpm but have pushed it up to 3,600 rpm on a real good track. 9 times out of 10 it leaves with the wheels in the air. My current tires are just about wore past the wear holes and I had a 1.32 60' at Beaver Springs a few weeks ago. A new set of tires and fall air will put it back in the 1.20s...
Just so everyone knows the 9.22 was in REAL good conditions on a REAL good track in November at Cecil. This time of year at Cecil it is running .40s to low .50s. Beaver Springs is a solid 2/10ths. slower than Cecil and I went two 9.62s a couple weeks ago in 2,800+ DA air...
I think it will run a teen now at Cecil in the fall. I have better headers and am pulling a bit more vacuum now. Better ignition box now too.
Just so everyone knows the 9.22 was in REAL good conditions on a REAL good track in November at Cecil. This time of year at Cecil it is running .40s to low .50s. Beaver Springs is a solid 2/10ths. slower than Cecil and I went two 9.62s a couple weeks ago in 2,800+ DA air...
I think it will run a teen now at Cecil in the fall. I have better headers and am pulling a bit more vacuum now. Better ignition box now too.
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Drag Strip Results for FE Powered Vehicles / 1966 Fairlane GT
« on: July 21, 2016, 01:12:32 PM »
Performance Summary:
1/4 mile ET: 9.22 1/4 mile MPH: 144.96
1/8 mile ET: 5.86 1/8 mile MPH: 116.67
60 foot time: 1.27
Track: Cecil County Dragway MD.
Weather Conditions: DA +350'
Vehicle Use: Drag Race only
Vehicle Specifications:
Model Year: 1966
Model: Fairlane GT
Style: 2door hardtop
Engine Details: 427 CO, 4.25 x 4.25 13-1 Compression, flat tappet cam, Kuntz ported Edelbrock heads, Tunnel Wedge 2x4, 850 cfm. carbs, REF step header Built by George Aberts Sr.
Transmission: C4 by Performance Automatic, Coan 8" converter
Driveshaft: Dynotech 3.5" Aluminum
U-joints: 1350
Rear end type: Strange Aluminum
Differential type: Spool
Gear Ratio: 4.40
Axles: Strange 31 Spline
Front tires: Hoosier front runners
Front wheels: Weld Alumistar
Rear tires: Hoosier 10.5x30 radial
Rear wheels: Weld Pro Star
Front suspension information: Roller perches & strut rods, (Open Track Inc.) QA-1 single adjustable. Moroso springs
Rear suspension information: Caltrac bars and springs, Rancho shocks
Ready-to-race vehicle weight, including driver: 3350
1/4 mile ET: 9.22 1/4 mile MPH: 144.96
1/8 mile ET: 5.86 1/8 mile MPH: 116.67
60 foot time: 1.27
Track: Cecil County Dragway MD.
Weather Conditions: DA +350'
Vehicle Use: Drag Race only
Vehicle Specifications:
Model Year: 1966
Model: Fairlane GT
Style: 2door hardtop
Engine Details: 427 CO, 4.25 x 4.25 13-1 Compression, flat tappet cam, Kuntz ported Edelbrock heads, Tunnel Wedge 2x4, 850 cfm. carbs, REF step header Built by George Aberts Sr.
Transmission: C4 by Performance Automatic, Coan 8" converter
Driveshaft: Dynotech 3.5" Aluminum
U-joints: 1350
Rear end type: Strange Aluminum
Differential type: Spool
Gear Ratio: 4.40
Axles: Strange 31 Spline
Front tires: Hoosier front runners
Front wheels: Weld Alumistar
Rear tires: Hoosier 10.5x30 radial
Rear wheels: Weld Pro Star
Front suspension information: Roller perches & strut rods, (Open Track Inc.) QA-1 single adjustable. Moroso springs
Rear suspension information: Caltrac bars and springs, Rancho shocks
Ready-to-race vehicle weight, including driver: 3350
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Cometic head gasket
« on: June 22, 2016, 01:29:31 PM »
I just bought a set from Jegs and it took close to a month to get them.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Brad Penn vs Joe Gibbs Oil
« on: May 16, 2016, 08:40:07 AM »
I run XP3 in my race car. Bearings and flat tappet cam look great. It's not cheap but it works.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: FE reunion picts
« on: May 03, 2016, 11:45:00 AM »
Thanks to everyone who came to the 2016 FERR. It was another huge success!!! The event continues to grow despite the tough weather on Friday and another event scheduled on top of our date at another track fairly close by.
Jay you need to be there next year!! We had folks attend this year from St. Paul to debut their 427 powered all steel '32 Ford.
Jay you need to be there next year!! We had folks attend this year from St. Paul to debut their 427 powered all steel '32 Ford.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Starters for REF headers?
« on: May 03, 2016, 11:39:58 AM »
Yes, the clockable Powermaster will work with the REFs. That is what I have on my car.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 2016 FE Race & Reunion flyer
« on: April 22, 2016, 08:11:49 AM »
Swap is both days and the cost does include admission.