Still Chasing that 60
#1
Still Chasing that 60
New for this year: tires- M/T ET Street Rs on beadlocks
New transmission: AutoGear M22z with all the tricks and a 2.99 1st
Also, changing the shocks out to slightly longer units to help with extension.
Hotels are booked for HRDW23
New transmission: AutoGear M22z with all the tricks and a 2.99 1st
Also, changing the shocks out to slightly longer units to help with extension.
Hotels are booked for HRDW23
#4
Do you have the HILLBILLY CLUTCH SLIPPER? Or something like it. Seen them work on a number of different cars. We did "sorta" the same thing with timing on a Top Sportsman car to calm it down on gear changes.
https://www.yellowbullet.com/threads...r-page.914290/
Good Luck, John
https://www.yellowbullet.com/threads...r-page.914290/
Good Luck, John
#5
I do have a slipper valve, but I wouldn't call it hillbilly as it was designed by a hydraulic engineer that works for John Deere. I still haven't come up with a good way to actuate it, though. And, it's very sensitive to adjustment; he says he has a needle valve with more resolution.
Ironically, my best pass to date was all me without the slipper.
Ironically, my best pass to date was all me without the slipper.
#8
#14
Really, a breeze? I had a hell of a time with 14 wide slick on my 15 x 15 convo pro with fouble beadlocks. Trying to get slick off without marring up the mating surface isn't fun or easy.
#15
#17
Got the slip valve actuated off 1st gear via some jiggyness with an American Autowire reverse switch.
I'll zip tie the wires to the crossmember once in.
Also installed a programmable Holley Sniper shift light, because I suck at driving.
I'll zip tie the wires to the crossmember once in.
Also installed a programmable Holley Sniper shift light, because I suck at driving.
#18
I called autogear today inquiring about swapping my m22w gear set with the new m23z stuff. He had a couple different options but it was surprisingly reasonable.
My best 60' is 1.67. That hasn't been duplicated. I'm usually in the mid 1.70s though.
My best 60' is 1.67. That hasn't been duplicated. I'm usually in the mid 1.70s though.
#19
#24
Honestly, I don't know what 2nd and 3rd are. I'll look it up. I believe they offer 2 different ranges, and I don't know which one I got. I don't even know that it would make much difference with the big, fat torque curve of a big block Olds. I can see it affecting a small block, though.
#25
Did you think the original al shocks were topping out? Or had travel left over and wanted to use it. Also what the pinion angle?
#27
I do think the shock was topping out and shocking the tire. We shall see.
Last edited by fleming442; August 12th, 2023 at 03:30 AM.
#28
Top bar down will help. Maybe pinion half or 1 down. 4 link cars even stock do t need pinion down so it may help move car forward. Is the slow 60 from Tires spinning or from having to leave at a low rpm to keep from spinning?
#30
Don't get it twisted; I can row that bitch. It's a Comp Plus. I just drilled the handle for the cross bolts. I took it for a shakedown yesterday- need to fix the alignment and bleed the clutch again.
I need to get an open face helmet so I can chmp a cigar while bangin' gears. LOL
I need to get an open face helmet so I can chmp a cigar while bangin' gears. LOL
#31
Don't get it twisted; I can row that bitch. It's a Comp Plus. I just drilled the handle for the cross bolts. I took it for a shakedown yesterday- need to fix the alignment and bleed the clutch again.
I need to get an open face helmet so I can chmp a cigar while bangin' gears. LOL
I need to get an open face helmet so I can chmp a cigar while bangin' gears. LOL
#32
Don't get it twisted; I can row that bitch. It's a Comp Plus. I just drilled the handle for the cross bolts. I took it for a shakedown yesterday- need to fix the alignment and bleed the clutch again.
I need to get an open face helmet so I can chmp a cigar while bangin' gears. LOL
I need to get an open face helmet so I can chmp a cigar while bangin' gears. LOL
#35
Listen carefully
https://youtu.be/FhLy9lsnw9E?feature=shared
https://youtu.be/FhLy9lsnw9E?feature=shared
Last edited by Bernhard; August 18th, 2023 at 08:07 AM.
#36
So..... what had happened was..... I got the clutch control dialed in pretty good; went from a 1.85 down to a 1.63. I can throw a couple hundred rpm at the 2 step, and maybe pick some up. I had the shift light set at 5700, and went 11.42@121. I made another run, came back around to hot lap it, and shjt let go out of the burnout box. I limped it down the side of the track with gravel noises. Then it shut off. Water dripping out of the headers. Still going to try for Drag Week in 23 days. Place ya bets!
oh, and that's with shock settings pulled out my butt
oh, and that's with shock settings pulled out my butt
#38
Happy to see you making some progress on your times, but bummed about the engine troubles.
Good luck on getting it back together with a new mill in time for DW.
Keep us updated on what happened to the engine please and what your plans are with the new mill.
Good luck on getting it back together with a new mill in time for DW.
Keep us updated on what happened to the engine please and what your plans are with the new mill.
Last edited by Battenrunner; August 26th, 2023 at 09:42 PM.
#40
Looks like I may just go small block for a while. Frank has a 434DX built for boost or nitrous, so it should run on pump gas. He says it should do about 650hp NA. Then, I just have to buy headers and drop it in.