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jayb

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FE Track Results and Vehicle Information
« on: May 06, 2015, 08:41:29 AM »
This board is for posting information on the track results you have for your FE powered vehicle.  I have put a suggested format below, and put a couple of example vehicles on the board to start with.  You can copy the format from this sticky, and paste it into your post, and then fill in the information.  If you don't have all the info (very few people will), don't sweat it, just fill in what you have.  If you have put the engine information into the FE Dyno Results board, please link to it here.  Also please post a picture or two of the car at the track if you have them.  Comments always welcome.  Hopefully this board will turn into a useful repository of drag strip performance.

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Performance Summary:
      1/4 mile ET:               1/4 mile MPH:
      1/8 mile ET:               1/8 mile MPH:
      60 foot time:
      Track:
      Weather Conditions:

Vehicle Use:
(For example, occasional strip use, street/strip with regular strip use, or strip only)

Vehicle Specifications:

Model Year:

Model:

Style:

Engine Details (link to post in Dyno Results board if available:

Transmission:

Torque converter details (if automatic):

Clutch details (if manual):

Driveshaft:

U-joints:

Rear end type:

Differential type:

Gear Ratio:

Axles:

Front tires:

Front wheels:

Rear tires:

Rear wheels:

Front suspension information:

Rear suspension information:

Ready-to-race vehicle weight, including driver:
« Last Edit: May 12, 2015, 10:12:26 PM by jayb »
Jay Brown
- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
- 1969 Shelby Clone, Drag Week 2015 Winner Modified NA (Average 8.98 @ 149), 585" SOHC

   

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Re: FE Track Results and Vehicle Information
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2015, 01:53:04 PM »
I didn't realize each drag result should be a new thread like you listed yours. I orig. put mine here, & then tried to del. it & move it to the new thread, which I did, but it would not let me delete it here without leaving  some text, hence the maybe fix this, as in deleting the whole post I made here. I dunno I'm confused, & prolly not making any sense. I like the idea of each run as a new thread, then anybody can ask questions about a setup or such without it getting lost down the page. thanks Jay.
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Re: FE Track Results and Vehicle Information
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2015, 02:14:40 PM »
OK, I get it.  I thought I would leave this thread open for anyone who had suggestions for improvements and so forth; I'll delete your fix-it message - Jay
Jay Brown
- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
- 1969 Shelby Clone, Drag Week 2015 Winner Modified NA (Average 8.98 @ 149), 585" SOHC

   

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Re: FE Track Results and Vehicle Information
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2015, 05:57:38 PM »
Jay, I believe the original post that got the discussion started on the "other" forum was looking for the fastest ( quickest ) FE powered doorslammer. Are you ok with us posting observed runs from other racers, not just a members personal results? I realize the poster probably won't have much for details unless it's a close friend. I could see bragging rights subcategories...quickest FE in a particular state, country, etc. lol.
Kevin Rolph

1967 Cougar Drag Car ( under constuction )
1966 7 litre Galaxie
1966 Country Squire 390
1966 Cyclone GT 390
1968 Torino GT 390
1972 Gran Torino wagon
1978 Lincoln Mk V

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Re: FE Track Results and Vehicle Information
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2015, 06:44:14 PM »
I'd actually rather not post a bunch of ETs or horsepower numbers without the background information on the car and engine.  If you can get those details, and have permission to post them from the owner, that would be no problem.

By the way Kevin, you ought to be able to post some pretty good track data from your '67 Shelby...
Jay Brown
- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
- 1969 Shelby Clone, Drag Week 2015 Winner Modified NA (Average 8.98 @ 149), 585" SOHC

   

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Re: FE Track Results and Vehicle Information
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2015, 08:59:06 PM »
It would be nice if a small picture of the car were added to the post. It's certainly not necessary for the informative side of the post, but for me anyhow, a picture can help put things in perspective as to the build of the car, whether it's a street, street/strip car or a strip only car. A car that is also street driven can be even more impressive given the context of the numbers.
Doug Smith


'69 R-code Mach 1, 427 MR, 2x4, Jerico, 4.30 Locker
'70 F-350 390
'55 Ford Customline 2dr
'37 Ford Coupe

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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2015, 10:09:47 PM »
That's a good suggestion, Doug, I'll add that to the "recipe".
Jay Brown
- 1969 Mach 1, Drag Week 2005 Winner NA/BB, 511" FE (10.60s @ 129); Drag Week 2007 Runner-Up PA/BB, 490" Supercharged FE (9.35 @ 151)
- 1964 Ford Galaxie, Drag Week 2009 Winner Modified NA (9.50s @ 143), 585" SOHC
- 1969 Shelby Clone, Drag Week 2015 Winner Modified NA (Average 8.98 @ 149), 585" SOHC

   

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Re: FE Track Results and Vehicle Information
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2015, 04:12:13 PM »
I have ran several different FEs in my 78 Fairmont, but the current 427/454 and several previous 428s were pretty much the same, other than the bore size. All numbers are of the best runs

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Performance Summary:
      1/4 mile ET:(428) 10.03 (454) 9.97               1/4 mile MPH:(428) 132.56 (454)132.56
      1/8 mile ET:               1/8 mile MPH:
      60 foot time:(428)1.29 (454) 1.32
      Track:(428) Bremerton Raceway, WA, (454) Mission Raceway BC Canada
      Weather Conditions:Warm mid August (428) Cool late Sept (454), both tracks near sea level

Vehicle Use: Bracket racing strip only
(For example, occasional strip use, street/strip with regular strip use, or strip only)

Vehicle Specifications:

Model Year:1978 Fairmont

Model:plain ol` Fairmont!

Style:2 door sedan

Engine Details (link to post in Dyno Results board if available:(428) .030 428 block, stock C7AE-B rods,stock 1U 428 crank, Speed Pro .100" dome pistons, Erson roller rockers.(454) .030" 427 side oiler block, 428 1U crank, Crower stock dimension I beam rods, unknown flat top pistons, Dove HD rocker setup. Other wise, both engines used the same parts, stock unported C8OE-N iron Cobra Jet heads with stock valve sizes, modified Ford Sidewinder intake, 1 " Moroso open spacer with a Holley 780 vac sec crab. Ford truck Duraspark distributor , MSD 6T, Edelbrock water pump, Oregon Cams #175 solid flat tappet cam with dumbbell lifters, modified FE 4x4 rear sump oil pan, 2" headers with 3 1/2" collectors.

Transmission:Jerico DR4 4 speed

Torque converter details (if automatic): YUCK!! no way!

Clutch details (if manual):McLeod Soft Lok 10 1/2" sintered iron disc

Driveshaft: Bears chrome moly 3"

U-joints: 1350

Rear end type: Dana 60

Differential type: 35 spline Strange spool

Gear Ratio: 4.56 or 4.88
 
Axles:35 spline Strange

Front tires:Moroso 7.10-15

Front wheels:Centerline Auto Drag 15x 31/2

Rear tires:`M/T slicks 13x31`

Rear wheels:Centerline Auto Drag 15x14

Front suspension information:stock with Lakewood 90/10 struts

Rear suspension information: Art Morrison ladder bars, track locator, coil springs with Gabriel shocks

Ready-to-race vehicle weight, including driver:3080 lbs
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1978 Fairmont,FE 427 with 428 crank, 4 speed Jerico best of 9.972@132.54MPH 1.29 60 foot
1985 Mustang HB 331 SB Ford, 4 speed Jerico, best of 10.29@128 MPH 1.40 60 foot.
1974 F350 race car hauler 390 NP435 4 speed
1959 Ford Meteor 2 dr sedan. 428 Cobra Jet, 4 speed Toploader. 12.54@ 108 MPH

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Re: FE Track Results and Vehicle Information
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2016, 01:32:37 PM »
Jay,

This page can answer plenty of questions good choice.

Mike
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