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I do agree 100%

Drag racing is full of setbacks and some are out of our control.

It is a disappointing way to get started.

When I have something happen like that it just makes me more determined to fix it right....

I built a new engine last year and had plans to try and race more...

I broke the engine.....fixed it...and the same thing happened a second time. I fixed it and replaced what was causing the failures....It pretty much cost me about 2 months worth of racing time not to mention the $$$

It was a very simple issue that led to a major valve train failure. The parts came from one manufacturer and should really have been compatible. I did not pursue it with them as their stated parts warrantee policy was clear.

Racing is tough....and always has been...

Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo
 

Rich, other than achieving a static height change, was there a need/goal that required the installation of the 2 aluminum spacers?

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We have those Calvert HD perches in stock call me after 11.00 AM CST Therapy tomorrow morning so I get in late.

Also how do you get to run a 3 speed with a small block, I always thought 67-68 small blocks were PG only?

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Any Trans is now accepted if it is from the original manufacturer.

So P/G only combos like his can use a 3 speed GM trans of his choice...

I think it is a good rule and makes these cars way more fun to race.....and maybe more competitive.

With all the other bogus stuff allowed this is minor....

Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo
 

Dave - The ride height over the rear tires was the only reason for the lowering blocks. Even with the 1" under split-leafs the car sat too high in the back...it now has the perfect stance.

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Thanks Alex for the offer, but there was a sudden turn of events this morning.

When my partner showed up this morning I had the housing ready to pull out. One thing led to another and we were headed to town to pick up his torch and welder. Long story short is the perches are repaired, reinforced and the housing is back under the car ready for battle. Plan on being back at Bowling Green this Saturday to pick up where I left off. ;)

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Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo
 

Tough luck Rich with the Moser perches. We have always braced the original 12 bolt GM perches and never had a problem. There is no question in my mind that the Moser perch is an inferior part. That perch should have not crushed, we used to pull the GM ones loose from the tubes until we braced them, but they never crushed.

Smith Racecraft makes a first class perch designed for racing that you can order for a stock height or 1" lowered built into the perch. They are a nice piece that you may want to check out.

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Pretty sure we are good to go now...there's a bunch of heavy metal under those perches now hehe. Our buddy Perry Simpkins told us today he has the stock multi-leaf perches under his '69 running mono-leaf springs...they must be stouter. If we had not been able to salvage our brackets I probably would have ordered the Calvert's...they look just right. :)

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Thanks for the good news Rich since IHRA has chosen once again to continue to abandon the midwest we were looking to convert our really nice crate motor team Camaro to NHRA and this will make it much easier since it a;lready has a 3 speed.
http://www.moneymakerracing.net/photos



PS. does anypone have a good set of 68 heads,intake and quadrabog they want to sell?
and, we'll have a really good set of fast burn heads intake and QFT carb for sale soon

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Speaking of parts wanted/needed - I'm looking for a extended fuel fitting, 1"x20 8AN for a Edelbrock carb like the one pictured below but have had no luck locating a source. Anyone have a link?

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