Not for Nuthin' But Close!

Billy Nees · 02-22-2021, 09:30 AM

Hey all of you "Dime Rocketeers"! We got a mention on the latest Class Racing Today podcast! The one with the Autumn Greene interview. Good kid and a determined Racer. We need more like her!

jmcarter · 02-22-2021, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Hey all of you "Dime Rocketeers"! We got a mention on the latest Class Racing Today podcast! The one with the Autumn Greene interview. Good kid and a determined Racer. We need more like her!

Amen Billy, I was pitted next to Todd and Autumn at the Baby Gators last year...good people. Everyone should read Todd’s build thread, the dedication and passion is very evident.

Billy Nees · 03-09-2021, 10:00 AM

The header is done and on the car! This is the most obnoxious sounding thing that I've ever played with. Gotta love it!
I'm hoping to get to Cecil on Saturday if my tuner/driver isn't busy.

Billy Nees · 03-14-2021, 08:50 AM

So............... what is a header worth on a 21ST Century, high-tech car??? I was shocked.
More later.

Glenn Briglio · 03-14-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

So............... what is a header worth on a 21ST Century, high-tech car??? I was shocked.
More later.

Still waiting holding my breath!!!!!!!!

Tom Meyer · 03-14-2021, 10:19 AM

Sport compact cars were going around Bristol 1/2 mile dirt in 21 seconds, same as the cup cars in 1961. Track record for cup is now 14 something on asphalt. Come on Billy I am going to say you picked up 17 with the header. Tom

Billy Nees · 03-14-2021, 12:06 PM

The last time we had it out the car ran it's best run to date. 2.149 60ft, 9.638 @ 71.55 1/8th, 15.085 @ 89.88 1/4.
The air was about 200ft. better yesterday and by noon the wind wasn't a factor. With the new header in place, we started with the factory tune back in it as to try and not hurt anything. After sneaking up on it all day it finally went 2.133 60ft., 9.594 @ 71.63 1/8th, 15.055 @89.43 1/4.
So it picked up ........nothing......
It does seem to be falling off after the 1/8th and the numbers support that. It wants a few degrees less timing and about 5% more fuel with the header.
Back to the drawing board!
Doug, drawing boards are what designers used to use before lap-tops.

OBTW, anybody with any comments/advice, please feel free.

02-22-2021, 09:30 AM	#1
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,499 Likes: 3,603 Liked 7,783 Times in 1,743 Posts	Re: Not for Nuthin' But Close! Hey all of you "Dime Rocketeers"! We got a mention on the latest Class Racing Today podcast! The one with the Autumn Greene interview. Good kid and a determined Racer. We need more like her! __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

03-09-2021, 10:00 AM	#3
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,499 Likes: 3,603 Liked 7,783 Times in 1,743 Posts	Re: Not for Nuthin' But Close! The header is done and on the car! This is the most obnoxious sounding thing that I've ever played with. Gotta love it! I'm hoping to get to Cecil on Saturday if my tuner/driver isn't busy. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

03-14-2021, 08:50 AM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,499 Likes: 3,603 Liked 7,783 Times in 1,743 Posts	Re: Not for Nuthin' But Close! So............... what is a header worth on a 21ST Century, high-tech car??? I was shocked. More later. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

03-14-2021, 10:19 AM	#6
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Not for Nuthin' But Close! Sport compact cars were going around Bristol 1/2 mile dirt in 21 seconds, same as the cup cars in 1961. Track record for cup is now 14 something on asphalt. Come on Billy I am going to say you picked up 17 with the header. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

03-14-2021, 12:06 PM	#7
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,499 Likes: 3,603 Liked 7,783 Times in 1,743 Posts	Re: Not for Nuthin' But Close! The last time we had it out the car ran it's best run to date. 2.149 60ft, 9.638 @ 71.55 1/8th, 15.085 @ 89.88 1/4. The air was about 200ft. better yesterday and by noon the wind wasn't a factor. With the new header in place, we started with the factory tune back in it as to try and not hurt anything. After sneaking up on it all day it finally went 2.133 60ft., 9.594 @ 71.63 1/8th, 15.055 @89.43 1/4. So it picked up ........nothing...... It does seem to be falling off after the 1/8th and the numbers support that. It wants a few degrees less timing and about 5% more fuel with the header. Back to the drawing board! Doug, drawing boards are what designers used to use before lap-tops. OBTW, anybody with any comments/advice, please feel free. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K