It's About Time (Not MPH)

Mark Yacavone · 05-23-2021, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP HUNTER

Don't be a quitter

I didn't think I had to prove to anyone, least of all myself, that I know how to do this s**t
LOL

BigBlockBill · 05-24-2021, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I didn't think I had to prove to anyone, least of all myself, that I know how to do this s**t
LOL

My first thought was how someone could consider a guy that's done this since Jesus was a Bishop a quitter.......lol

Mark Yacavone · 11-16-2021, 12:32 PM

Quick update... Going to test and maybe bracket race this lil' honey Friday, Saturday @ Tucson.
I was able to gain access to the computer through the help of (new national record holder) Robin Lawrence @ Holley. Hoping for lots of improvement here.
Might even be ready for our Combo series early next year, if we get some dates confirmed.

BTW , If anyone is looking for a stand alone system for S/SS ,I'd recommend Holley.
Others may be "fast" but Holley's service network is second to none.

I lowered the rear end some more.The tire difference was making to look too weird for my taste.

Frank Castros · 11-16-2021, 08:12 PM

The 5 principles of attaining success; Positivity, patience, persistence, discipline and visualization.

Mark Yacavone · 11-16-2021, 10:36 PM

"This one is the water pump brackets, and yes , I owe you a finished picture, which I will do soon."

Billy Nees · 11-17-2021, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

The 5 principles of attaining success; Positivity, patience, persistence, discipline and visualization.

and Tequila! Lots of it!

Glenn Briglio · 11-17-2021, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

and Tequila! Lots of it!

You take your medicine today.

Mark Yacavone · 11-20-2021, 09:36 PM

Tucson Report
Seeing this is an altitude track, I won't bother with actual time digits.
But started out about 70 under. Raised the starting line RPM , raised the timing, leaned the fuel out.. etc. Last run last night, 86 under. First this morning 87 under. I guess that's okay for these inconsistent stick cars.
Fiddled around a bit more and ran 1.02 under ,then 1.04 under.
It's all coming back to me after 7 years off.

Main two things I learned are that I can't go through at 6300 with a stock cam, and that's not a good time to be shifting into 4th. It needs a better cam that will like RPM a little more.
Also, that it's really hard to set the rpm on 5 grand and watch the tree too, without a 2 step.

So at least two Christmas presents to myself. Anybody have a USA built 6AL and a two step that is just collecting dust? The cam won't be as easy but we're working on that.

I guess I'll be putting the paint job off for a while ;-)

11-16-2021, 12:32 PM	#3
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,841 Likes: 2,934 Liked 5,153 Times in 1,967 Posts	Re: It's About Time (Not MPH) Quick update... Going to test and maybe bracket race this lil' honey Friday, Saturday @ Tucson. I was able to gain access to the computer through the help of (new national record holder) Robin Lawrence @ Holley. Hoping for lots of improvement here. Might even be ready for our Combo series early next year, if we get some dates confirmed. BTW , If anyone is looking for a stand alone system for S/SS ,I'd recommend Holley. Others may be "fast" but Holley's service network is second to none. I lowered the rear end some more.The tire difference was making to look too weird for my taste. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

11-16-2021, 08:12 PM	#4
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 3,012 Likes: 2,711 Liked 2,768 Times in 980 Posts	Re: It's About Time (Not MPH) The 5 principles of attaining success; Positivity, patience, persistence, discipline and visualization.

11-16-2021, 10:36 PM	#5
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,841 Likes: 2,934 Liked 5,153 Times in 1,967 Posts	Re: It's About Time (Not MPH) "This one is the water pump brackets, and yes , I owe you a finished picture, which I will do soon." __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

11-20-2021, 09:36 PM	#8
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,841 Likes: 2,934 Liked 5,153 Times in 1,967 Posts	Re: It's About Time (Not MPH) Tucson Report Seeing this is an altitude track, I won't bother with actual time digits. But started out about 70 under. Raised the starting line RPM , raised the timing, leaned the fuel out.. etc. Last run last night, 86 under. First this morning 87 under. I guess that's okay for these inconsistent stick cars. Fiddled around a bit more and ran 1.02 under ,then 1.04 under. It's all coming back to me after 7 years off. Main two things I learned are that I can't go through at 6300 with a stock cam, and that's not a good time to be shifting into 4th. It needs a better cam that will like RPM a little more. Also, that it's really hard to set the rpm on 5 grand and watch the tree too, without a 2 step. So at least two Christmas presents to myself. Anybody have a USA built 6AL and a two step that is just collecting dust? The cam won't be as easy but we're working on that. I guess I'll be putting the paint job off for a while ;-) __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers Last edited by Mark Yacavone; 11-20-2021 at 09:43 PM.

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