H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

[Bob Gullett]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

Mark, by an outsiders obsevation it seems you're quite a revered member of this site, with that being said, maybe you shouldn't comment about things that may derate your classracer social status. In other words, everything you said is wrong.

Hey Todd. Watched the in car video and Autumn did everything right including the burnout. The burnout you can do in 2nd or 3rd. Doesn't matter. I've made enough runs on mine to know missing a shift point (which I've done lots LOL) unless you hit the limiter will maybe affect ET a few hundredths. She's doing good and will get better and more comfortable with seat time. Getting a clutch to be perfect can be tough. Once you get the racepak working it will be an amazing tool to make sure the clutch is working as it should. Have enjoyed following the build of the Nova.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Bob Gullett

Hey Todd. Watched the in car video and Autumn did everything right including the burnout. The burnout you can do in 2nd or 3rd. Doesn't matter. I've made enough runs on mine to know missing a shift point (which I've done lots LOL) unless you hit the limiter will maybe affect ET a few hundredths. She's doing good and will get better and more comfortable with seat time. Getting a clutch to be perfect can be tough. Once you get the racepak working it will be an amazing tool to make sure the clutch is working as it should. Have enjoyed following the build of the Nova.

Thanks Bob, we run a heavily counter weighted setup, it will drive right through the clutch hitting it from 2500 rpm. Tinzy called me today and said her and Cale are coming to see us in 2 weeks so I'll have the clutch guru's here and I'll get even more knowledge and inspiration from the folks at Black Magic!

[Joe Schaechter]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

Thanks Bob, we run a heavily counter weighted setup, it will drive right through the clutch hitting it from 2500 rpm. Tinzy called me today and said her and Cale are coming to see us in 2 weeks so I'll have the clutch guru's here and I'll get even more knowledge and inspiration from the folks at Black Magic!

If hitting the clutch hard in the water is wrong then we have been wrong -- a lot! LOL With today's valve springs and the better control of the valve versus the 'old days' I would just make sure you have enough piston to valve clearance and let it rev. Hitting the shift points will come with seat time. We set our shift light below where we expect to hit it on the Racepak just like you do. After a couple of laps in the Spring we are able to adjust them to be a little closer.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Joe Schaechter

If hitting the clutch hard in the water is wrong then we have been wrong -- a lot! LOL With today's valve springs and the better control of the valve versus the 'old days' I would just make sure you have enough piston to valve clearance and let it rev. Hitting the shift points will come with seat time. We set our shift light below where we expect to hit it on the Racepak just like you do. After a couple of laps in the Spring we are able to adjust them to be a little closer.

This Chevy II is one of my favorites! Joe, we added .015 on the head gasket and have lots of ptv just for these conditions.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Loaded up and headed out to VMP this afternoon... pics and vids to follow.

[Keith 944]

Temps tomorrow and Thursday in the upper 90’s. Going to feel like you’re still in Florida.
Drastic change for race day Lol should be fun!

[james schaechter]

This is my favorite in car video of the Nova 283 and some extra clutch for the dry hop!