Under the index for under a grand!

Mark Yacavone · 05-19-2013, 07:05 PM

Any predictions here? I'll take 14.80

Billy Nees · 05-20-2013, 09:49 AM

Well, all that I did was get wet yesterday! Ya gotta love weathermen, 0% chance of rain until 3PM on every weather site I looked at. It started right about the time I paid my entry.
Michael will be happy to know that I spend the afternoon doing an alignment on the car.
It looks like I get to try the converter at the Grove on Friday. Keep an eye on DRC and I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Michael Beard · 05-20-2013, 11:13 AM

Whattaya got for oil in there? I've got some 0w30 CAM2 I can bring this weekend. It's not stupid-go-fast oil, but better than the heavier stuff most people run, and protects better. No break-in period either... just as fast on run #1 as the last.

What's the bolt pattern on the front? I've got my spare 25" front runners... might be lighter than what you've got on there. I think I have a wore out set of 30x9 radials, but they're in storage several hours away, 'fraid I'm not going to have time to run up there this week, but it's something we may be able to try later in the year.

Billy Nees · 05-20-2013, 12:00 PM

[QUOTE=Michael Beard;382239]Whattaya got for oil in there? I've got some 0w30 CAM2 I can bring this weekend. It's not stupid-go-fast oil, but better than the heavier stuff most people run, and protects better. No break-in period either... just as fast on run #1 as the last.

What's the bolt pattern on the front? I've got my spare 25" front runners... might be lighter than what you've got on there. I think I have a wore out set of 30x9 radials, but they're in storage several hours away, 'fraid I'm not going to have time to run up there this week, but it's something we may be able to try later in the year.[/QUOTE

It's got 5W20 Napa oil in it because that's what was on sale. It's got 27.5 M/Ts on it with spare tire wheels. I have light wheels that I could put on it but the long wheel studs aren't in the budget at this point.

Mark Yacavone · 05-27-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Any predictions here? I'll take 14.80

What do I win ?
I know...I started the pool and everyone else was afraid to take a guess anyway..
Easy win!

stanzig44 · 05-27-2013, 08:54 PM

Gotta say this to too cool!

The Hawk · 05-27-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stanzig44

Gotta say this to too cool!

I love it,upside down name on the window!

Billy Nees · 05-28-2013, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by stanzig44

Gotta say this to too cool!

On that Q run the CJ went 8.98 at a buck fifty! I wasn't even to the 1/8th and he was done!

Billy Nees · 05-28-2013, 11:08 AM

I guess that I should post an update! I ran a best of a 14.81 @ just under 89 MPH with a 1.91 60'. Considering the weather, I intentionally had the timing back and too much jet in it to be sure that it would go down the track. The weather looked a lot better than it really was as the barometer was quite low and the low temps made the DA look good.
The new converter worked better than I expected and I'm very happy with it. I do need to do some T+Ts to get my carb and timing right as running the index in good air just isn't going to cut it. I think there might be a tenth or two in the tune-up. After that, I may have to throw some money at it.
I'm getting to the point that I really don't know where this whole project is going or where it should go so I'm open to suggestions!

david ring · 05-28-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I'm getting to the point that I really don't know where this whole project is going or where it should go so I'm open to suggestions!

I think Johnny D needs to write an article on Dime Rockets in general and this project in particular.

05-20-2013, 09:49 AM	#2
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,496 Likes: 3,600 Liked 7,762 Times in 1,741 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! Well, all that I did was get wet yesterday! Ya gotta love weathermen, 0% chance of rain until 3PM on every weather site I looked at. It started right about the time I paid my entry. Michael will be happy to know that I spend the afternoon doing an alignment on the car. It looks like I get to try the converter at the Grove on Friday. Keep an eye on DRC and I'll keep my fingers crossed. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

05-20-2013, 11:13 AM	#3
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! Whattaya got for oil in there? I've got some 0w30 CAM2 I can bring this weekend. It's not stupid-go-fast oil, but better than the heavier stuff most people run, and protects better. No break-in period either... just as fast on run #1 as the last. What's the bolt pattern on the front? I've got my spare 25" front runners... might be lighter than what you've got on there. I think I have a wore out set of 30x9 radials, but they're in storage several hours away, 'fraid I'm not going to have time to run up there this week, but it's something we may be able to try later in the year. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

05-20-2013, 12:00 PM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,496 Likes: 3,600 Liked 7,762 Times in 1,741 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! [QUOTE=Michael Beard;382239]Whattaya got for oil in there? I've got some 0w30 CAM2 I can bring this weekend. It's not stupid-go-fast oil, but better than the heavier stuff most people run, and protects better. No break-in period either... just as fast on run #1 as the last. What's the bolt pattern on the front? I've got my spare 25" front runners... might be lighter than what you've got on there. I think I have a wore out set of 30x9 radials, but they're in storage several hours away, 'fraid I'm not going to have time to run up there this week, but it's something we may be able to try later in the year.[/QUOTE It's got 5W20 Napa oil in it because that's what was on sale. It's got 27.5 M/Ts on it with spare tire wheels. I have light wheels that I could put on it but the long wheel studs aren't in the budget at this point. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

05-27-2013, 08:54 PM	#6
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05-28-2013, 11:08 AM	#9
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,496 Likes: 3,600 Liked 7,762 Times in 1,741 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! I guess that I should post an update! I ran a best of a 14.81 @ just under 89 MPH with a 1.91 60'. Considering the weather, I intentionally had the timing back and too much jet in it to be sure that it would go down the track. The weather looked a lot better than it really was as the barometer was quite low and the low temps made the DA look good. The new converter worked better than I expected and I'm very happy with it. I do need to do some T+Ts to get my carb and timing right as running the index in good air just isn't going to cut it. I think there might be a tenth or two in the tune-up. After that, I may have to throw some money at it. I'm getting to the point that I really don't know where this whole project is going or where it should go so I'm open to suggestions! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

05-19-2013, 07:05 PM	#1
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,818 Likes: 2,908 Liked 5,125 Times in 1,953 Posts	Re: Under the index for under a grand! Any predictions here? I'll take 14.80 __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers