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  • BBR
    Chief Do'er
    • Nov 2007
    • 11707

    #676
    MT drag radials for the driving and MT bias slicks for the track!
    Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
    1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
    1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
    1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
    1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
    1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail

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    • BlueCuda340
      Superhero BangShifter
      • Sep 2011
      • 1132

      #677
      I went with 265 55 15 radial TAs for the road. Looks crazy skinny even though they are not much more narrow than the 275/50s I run for drag radials. They are taller though which is another reason to run them.
      1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 with a 360
      1997 Jeep Cherokee off road toy/driver. lifted, lockers, stroked 4.0

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      • Orange65
        Superhero BangShifter
        • Apr 2011
        • 897

        #678
        I have a set of MT ET radials coming for street and race. Never run drag radials- this may be a good thing or a bad thing. Neither the truck nor myself have been on a drag strip in 17 years. Was hoping to get a few runs in before, but that doesn't look like it is going to happen. I have a few issues to work out- new shifter, electric fan working, brakes working better, and a few other odds and ends. And drive it! I hope it holds together....
        Why think when you can be doing something fruitful?

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        • BlueCuda340
          Superhero BangShifter
          • Sep 2011
          • 1132

          #679
          Originally posted by Orange65 View Post
          I have a set of MT ET radials coming for street and race. Never run drag radials- this may be a good thing or a bad thing. Neither the truck nor myself have been on a drag strip in 17 years. Was hoping to get a few runs in before, but that doesn't look like it is going to happen. I have a few issues to work out- new shifter, electric fan working, brakes working better, and a few other odds and ends. And drive it! I hope it holds together....
          Let us know on the brakes, you might need to lead!
          1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 with a 360
          1997 Jeep Cherokee off road toy/driver. lifted, lockers, stroked 4.0

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          • racefast
            BangShifter
            • Apr 2012
            • 103

            #680
            need help tuning classic fast

            need help tuning a classic fast i I have never had fuel injection my original plan was to take it to lmr in Houston but their tuner is unavailable i have called several other shops and none can help. Can any one help me out its a classic fast on a 302 ford 160 injectors, inter-cooled turbo

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            • Paul Whalen
              Hero BangShifter
              • Aug 2011
              • 386

              #681
              Do you have a basic tune, or does the whole thing need to be written?
              used to be purplecobra, now just myself. I still drive a mustang!!!!!

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              • Dignlif
                Superhero BangShifter
                • Mar 2009
                • 919

                #682
                I finally made it to the track tonight. The car hasn't seen the track since they kicked me off for going faster than I tech'd for two weeks after DW last year. I found two bad plug wires and after fixing them ran 11.21 but had only tech'd for 11.50. Tonight it ran 11.32 and 11.30 both at 118 - 1.63/ 1.61 60'. I uncorked the exhaust on the second pass just to try it. Looks like the 4.22 gears put me exactly where I needed to be as I'm shifting at 6k and I'm crossing the stripe at about 5900-6000. It still launched straight but with some tire spin (realized after that I didn't air down the rears), I don't think I did a thorough enough burnout either as I'm waaayyy outta practice.

                Your challenge BS'ers, should you choose to accept it, is to help me get it into 11.0's or into the magic (for me) 10.99 with tuning assistance on Sunday's test n tune. I think there's more there but admittedly I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to playing with timing and carb jetting safely. That combined with my fear of damaging this old school precarious setup keeps me from goofing with it too much.

                The car feels solid though so I think it's good to go for the trip. Now I can work on other things that need to get done before I leave.
                Last edited by Dignlif; August 29, 2012, 11:11 PM.
                Rich

                Drag Week Survivor 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 - 2nd Place - Pro Street N/A, 2017

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                • Swede4
                  BangShifter
                  • Dec 2007
                  • 175

                  #683
                  Congrats Rich! Those are very good times, if you can run 5 days of those, you gotta be happy.
                  However; shaving 4/10's more is a tall order when you consider you still need to show up in Tulsa on Friday LOL. I'm impressed with your progress.

                  I see your leaving on the 5th, what route are you planning? I also plan on leaving the 5th. For me it's all I40 after ABQ to OK City

                  Hardy Handshakes - Swede
                  Last edited by Swede4; August 29, 2012, 11:47 PM.
                  DragWeek 07, 08, 09, 11, 12 & 2013 with 2nd place in DD

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                  • greenXpress
                    Superhero BangShifter
                    • Apr 2012
                    • 1013

                    #684
                    Originally posted by Dignlif View Post
                    I finally made it to the track tonight. The car hasn't seen the track since they kicked me off for going faster than I tech'd for two weeks after DW last year. I found two bad plug wires and after fixing them ran 11.21 but had only tech'd for 11.50. Tonight it ran 11.32 and 11.30 both at 118 - 1.63/ 1.61 60'. I uncorked the exhaust on the second pass just to try it. Looks like the 4.22 gears put me exactly where I needed to be as I'm shifting at 6k and I'm crossing the stripe at about 5900-6000. It still launched straight but with some tire spin (realized after that I didn't air down the rears), I don't think I did a thorough enough burnout either as I'm waaayyy outta practice.

                    Your challenge BS'ers, should you choose to accept it, is to help me get it into 11.0's or into the magic (for me) 10.99 with tuning assistance on Sunday's test n tune. I think there's more there but admittedly I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to playing with timing and carb jetting safely. That combined with my fear of damaging this old school precarious setup keeps me from goofing with it too much.

                    The car feels solid though so I think it's good to go for the trip. Now I can work on other things that need to get done before I leave.
                    Had to feel great to get back at it. Low elevens without topping 6k........sounds like a plan to me. I'll have 72 jets on hand and time (if my stuff stays together). 10's just might be in your future.
                    Drag Week 2012 (wet paint and no transmission but finished) Drag Week 2013 Daily Driver finished in middle of pack (again) Drag Week 2014 #56 of 126 Daily Drivers. (getting closer to the 32)

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                    • racefast
                      BangShifter
                      • Apr 2012
                      • 103

                      #685
                      Originally posted by Paul Whalen View Post
                      Do you have a basic tune, or does the whole thing need to be written?
                      the whole thing needs to be written

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                      • BBR
                        Chief Do'er
                        • Nov 2007
                        • 11707

                        #686
                        Contact: [email protected]

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                        See if Rich can get you in the ball park.
                        Last edited by BBR; August 30, 2012, 04:48 AM.
                        Life is short. Be a do'er and not a shoulda done'er.
                        1969 Galaxie 500 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...ild-it-s-alive
                        1998 Mustang GT https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...60-and-a-turbo
                        1983 Mustang GT 545/552/302/Turbo302/552 http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...485-bbr-s-83gt
                        1973 F-250 BBF Turbo Truck http://www.bangshift.com/forum/forum...uck-conversion
                        1986 Ford Ranger EFI 545/C6 https://bangshift.com/forum/forum/ba...tooth-and-nail

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                        • Paul Whalen
                          Hero BangShifter
                          • Aug 2011
                          • 386

                          #687
                          Originally posted by racefast View Post
                          the whole thing needs to be written
                          If you can get a base tune that will start it and you have a A/F gauge I can help you with the rest(show you how) I have same FAST on my turbo cobra.
                          used to be purplecobra, now just myself. I still drive a mustang!!!!!

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                          • Dignlif
                            Superhero BangShifter
                            • Mar 2009
                            • 919

                            #688
                            Originally posted by Swede4 View Post
                            Congrats Rich! Those are very good times, if you can run 5 days of those, you gotta be happy.
                            However; shaving 4/10's more is a tall order when you consider you still need to show up in Tulsa on Friday LOL. I'm impressed with your progress.

                            I see your leaving on the 5th, what route are you planning? I also plan on leaving the 5th. For me it's all I40 after ABQ to OK City

                            Hardy Handshakes - Swede
                            Hey Swede! I plan on going down to Bakersfield on 99 and hanging a left onto 58 then to I40 also. I'm trying to leave by 1 as I have some recently scheduled meetings for work in the morning. Since you drive your beast on the road w/o a trailer, I'd hold you back speed wise. If it worked out though it would be cool to meet up somehow.

                            Yeah, while I'd like the car run just a tad faster, I know that it's probably about where it should be with the consistency of the mph. I'm happy with where it's at without beating it really hard. Even if it doesn't improve time wise, I'd really like to just ensure that my tune is in the safe A/F range and the timing is also safe yet not leaving a much in the bank.

                            I want to get back into bracket racing now that it's on the road again so consistency is key.

                            btw: Rich Nedbal is an awesome guy who is very knowledgeable in many aspects of engine building and tuning. He practices what he preaches with his own cars he's been racing for years.
                            Last edited by Dignlif; August 30, 2012, 08:06 AM. Reason: add comment
                            Rich

                            Drag Week Survivor 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 - 2nd Place - Pro Street N/A, 2017

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                            • moparman63
                              Hero BangShifter
                              • Jul 2011
                              • 325

                              #689
                              drove plymouth to work yesterday.upped nitrous jets in pickup,and made a couple test passes.
                              63 Plymouth DW 2011 Quickest Mopar 11.38@119 Daily Driver

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                              • LAGNAF
                                Superhero BangShifter
                                • Oct 2011
                                • 749

                                #690
                                drove mine last few days to work. it's been close to 100 degrees and I wanted to see some seat time with these temps..

                                sure do miss my A/C..
                                Dan, Co-Pilot Drag Week 06
                                Drag Week '11 just Me and my Dad in my 53 Chevy, which was his Dads old truck
                                Drag Week '12 plus one day...Me and Dad in my 53 again....
                                Drag Week 2013 with my father in law.. New BEST ET/MPH 11.87@112

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