Top Draster wheelbase - Page 2

masracing · 03-02-2009, 06:55 AM

Hey Brian

Are there any parts specifically that you are looking for. I will keep my eyes open for deals around.

Actually saying "I cant wait untill May" might not be such a good idea

I am going to be cutting it close to make the first weekend also. As of right now I am planning on having the car done. It did occur to me this weekend though how much I have left to do, How many parts I still need and how little time is left to do it. I would like to be done a few weeks ahead so I can test with the nitrous. As of right now I am planning on being there with bells on.

Which leads me to a nitrous question for the nitrous people on here. If I do not dyno about how many passes should I make to ensure the rings are seated before turning the bottle on. I am assuming its not a good idea to go out there with a fresh set of rings and start spraying.

If something drastic does change either way I will be at the track that weekend to lend my support and any help I can to make the first weekend run smooth.

B.J. Masiello

03-02-2009, 12:18 PM

B J stay off the computer and shovel the driveway.

Brian Hansbury · 03-02-2009, 05:47 PM

yes BJ go shovel the snow.....lol.....hmmm what do i need valve springs and retainers my 1.55 springs are good but i need the 1.64 springs and retainers for the bigger cam what else rods 6.800 long
not sure what we are doing for a cam yet ?
box oil pan mark v block
oil pump
boatload of cash ....lol
if you need any help let me know i cant doo much til my motor is done...

Brian Hansbury · 02-02-2009, 08:00 PM

Hey rich yeah a 598 it should be fun not sure what it will run but should be fun.....as far as the ride with wayne hofmann driving his second car it was a awesome oppurtunity and i feel very greatful for him choosing me . the only reason is he soold the second car to put more money back into the racing budget ...we are still friends and plan on helping each other as much as possible except when we are side by side on the tree then all bets are off .....lol..........so hopefully 2009 will e a good year i love driving that car i bought from you i cant thank you enough .....

Brian

krugracing12 · 02-02-2009, 10:07 PM

Brian

Have you talked to Wayne recently? I noticed the Top Dragster program he is starting at the Valley has a cutoff of 7.49 or faster. I know of several guys with cars that interested in racing the series but their cars are only certified to 7.50. so a 7.49 knocks them out of the box. Obviously if the bumps are well into the low 7s it wont matter, a couple of $100 DNQ's us 7.50.to 7.70 folks will stay home anyway. With the present economic situation It may be harder to get 16 7.49 or faster cars than you think.

Bill

Brian Hansbury · 02-02-2009, 11:16 PM

billy i have talked to him tisdale emailed me and asked the same questions i feel and so do alot of other guys it should be nhra rules 7.70 max dial eppings series is 7.70 max dial all run personally weather mine goes faster than 7.50 or not i would rather see 7.70 and all run exept night shows the idea should be to bring more cars to the track which equals more money and a bigger payout ....... i think a series meeting should be had when he gets back from florida maybee at the clubhouse ?...what do you think....give me a shout tommorow if you have time or let me know we can go get a cold beverage.....

Brian Hansbury · 02-20-2009, 10:55 PM

one of my concerns is y main caps they are cast as they came when the engine was new from shafiroff ..and changing them is expensive almost cheaper to buy a dart block....everything alse is good i have a lunati pro mod crank je pistons and eagle rods L 19 rod bolts .......havent bought rings yet

Michael Galofaro · 02-21-2009, 02:58 AM

The rings to buy are Akerly and Childs - Get a tool steel top ring with the hellfire backcut second ring !!!
Hellfires are ok but not the best stuff anymore.
The cast caps are fine - unless you are going to be spraying the balls out of it dont worry about it. **** years ago I ran a 2 bolt block and sprayed it - nothing ever happened. The eagle rods are OK - as long as you didnt say eagle crank !!! LOL I caught a lifter at the end of the year at the LV race - nothing really happened though. But I ordered another set of red zones (they are rebuildable) and they will get changed mid year - every year for preventative maint. Thankfully it happened in the burnout and not the run -

BJ you put a 300 shot in that thing you are going to fly - no problem making epping. You go 7.20 on motor correct?? You put a 28-32 in it you are easily going 6.80's.

The rumor now is you HAVE TO SPRAY it for the series - LOL. Should be interesting to see frank spray it as well -

IS IT APRIL YET !!!!????

pentastarrail · 02-21-2009, 05:04 PM

If they let me put a bottle on it, it'll be there.

Brian,
You'll have NO problem putting 150 - 200 shot on your car.
Think of it his way; race at Denver, then race at Gainesville. Do the math on how much you pick up and then calculate the extra HP Gainesville makes.
I'm positive none of the guys that race Denver then Gainesville do anything different to their engines because of the added HP.
Don't get me wrong if something weird happens (timing issue, fuel solenoid stuck, etc) you can have issues BUT don't be affraid of a small shot with what you have for parts in it.
As was said, look at how many STOCK engines run spray, and we have race motors (with better parts supposedly :-) .
You never know, your combo might LOVE it.

krugracing12 · 02-22-2009, 07:54 AM

Brian,
We didn't win again, but no one else did either. 145 million, do you still have the .04 cents??

I don't know if they are the same, but the main caps off the engine that blew up on its maiden voyage last year may be available. The block was a GM gen 6 and they were forged.

03-02-2009, 06:55 AM	#1
masracing Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 60 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Top Draster wheelbase Hey Brian Are there any parts specifically that you are looking for. I will keep my eyes open for deals around. Actually saying "I cant wait untill May" might not be such a good idea I am going to be cutting it close to make the first weekend also. As of right now I am planning on having the car done. It did occur to me this weekend though how much I have left to do, How many parts I still need and how little time is left to do it. I would like to be done a few weeks ahead so I can test with the nitrous. As of right now I am planning on being there with bells on. Which leads me to a nitrous question for the nitrous people on here. If I do not dyno about how many passes should I make to ensure the rings are seated before turning the bottle on. I am assuming its not a good idea to go out there with a fresh set of rings and start spraying. If something drastic does change either way I will be at the track that weekend to lend my support and any help I can to make the first weekend run smooth. B.J. Masiello

03-02-2009, 12:18 PM	#2
masracingtd1167 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Top Draster wheelbase B J stay off the computer and shovel the driveway.

03-02-2009, 05:47 PM	#3
Brian Hansbury Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: east nassau ny Posts: 100 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Top Draster wheelbase yes BJ go shovel the snow.....lol.....hmmm what do i need valve springs and retainers my 1.55 springs are good but i need the 1.64 springs and retainers for the bigger cam what else rods 6.800 long not sure what we are doing for a cam yet ? box oil pan mark v block oil pump boatload of cash ....lol if you need any help let me know i cant doo much til my motor is done...

02-02-2009, 08:00 PM	#4
Brian Hansbury Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: east nassau ny Posts: 100 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Top Draster wheelbase Hey rich yeah a 598 it should be fun not sure what it will run but should be fun.....as far as the ride with wayne hofmann driving his second car it was a awesome oppurtunity and i feel very greatful for him choosing me . the only reason is he soold the second car to put more money back into the racing budget ...we are still friends and plan on helping each other as much as possible except when we are side by side on the tree then all bets are off .....lol..........so hopefully 2009 will e a good year i love driving that car i bought from you i cant thank you enough ..... Brian

02-02-2009, 10:07 PM	#5
krugracing12 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Top Draster wheelbase Brian Have you talked to Wayne recently? I noticed the Top Dragster program he is starting at the Valley has a cutoff of 7.49 or faster. I know of several guys with cars that interested in racing the series but their cars are only certified to 7.50. so a 7.49 knocks them out of the box. Obviously if the bumps are well into the low 7s it wont matter, a couple of $100 DNQ's us 7.50.to 7.70 folks will stay home anyway. With the present economic situation It may be harder to get 16 7.49 or faster cars than you think. Bill

02-02-2009, 11:16 PM	#6
Brian Hansbury Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: east nassau ny Posts: 100 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Top Draster wheelbase billy i have talked to him tisdale emailed me and asked the same questions i feel and so do alot of other guys it should be nhra rules 7.70 max dial eppings series is 7.70 max dial all run personally weather mine goes faster than 7.50 or not i would rather see 7.70 and all run exept night shows the idea should be to bring more cars to the track which equals more money and a bigger payout ....... i think a series meeting should be had when he gets back from florida maybee at the clubhouse ?...what do you think....give me a shout tommorow if you have time or let me know we can go get a cold beverage.....

02-20-2009, 10:55 PM	#7
Brian Hansbury Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: east nassau ny Posts: 100 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Top Draster wheelbase one of my concerns is y main caps they are cast as they came when the engine was new from shafiroff ..and changing them is expensive almost cheaper to buy a dart block....everything alse is good i have a lunati pro mod crank je pistons and eagle rods L 19 rod bolts .......havent bought rings yet

02-21-2009, 02:58 AM	#8
Michael Galofaro Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 58 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Top Draster wheelbase The rings to buy are Akerly and Childs - Get a tool steel top ring with the hellfire backcut second ring !!! Hellfires are ok but not the best stuff anymore. The cast caps are fine - unless you are going to be spraying the balls out of it dont worry about it. **** years ago I ran a 2 bolt block and sprayed it - nothing ever happened. The eagle rods are OK - as long as you didnt say eagle crank !!! LOL I caught a lifter at the end of the year at the LV race - nothing really happened though. But I ordered another set of red zones (they are rebuildable) and they will get changed mid year - every year for preventative maint. Thankfully it happened in the burnout and not the run - BJ you put a 300 shot in that thing you are going to fly - no problem making epping. You go 7.20 on motor correct?? You put a 28-32 in it you are easily going 6.80's. The rumor now is you HAVE TO SPRAY it for the series - LOL. Should be interesting to see frank spray it as well - IS IT APRIL YET !!!!???? Last edited by Michael Galofaro; 02-21-2009 at 03:04 AM.

02-21-2009, 05:04 PM	#9
pentastarrail Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 91 Likes: 1 Liked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Top Draster wheelbase If they let me put a bottle on it, it'll be there. Brian, You'll have NO problem putting 150 - 200 shot on your car. Think of it his way; race at Denver, then race at Gainesville. Do the math on how much you pick up and then calculate the extra HP Gainesville makes. I'm positive none of the guys that race Denver then Gainesville do anything different to their engines because of the added HP. Don't get me wrong if something weird happens (timing issue, fuel solenoid stuck, etc) you can have issues BUT don't be affraid of a small shot with what you have for parts in it. As was said, look at how many STOCK engines run spray, and we have race motors (with better parts supposedly :-) . You never know, your combo might LOVE it.

02-22-2009, 07:54 AM	#10
krugracing12 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 171 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Top Draster wheelbase Brian, We didn't win again, but no one else did either. 145 million, do you still have the .04 cents?? I don't know if they are the same, but the main caps off the engine that blew up on its maiden voyage last year may be available. The block was a GM gen 6 and they were forged.