V10 - has it been to quiet - Page 5

Ed Fernandez · 01-15-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

And how long and how much work went into getting the old combos to go 1.25 under.
Now you plunk your money down and in most cases (not all) send the car to some shop to get all the "enhancements" fitted in,and to beat all get a 150HP + advantage to start.And in the case of the Mustangs run the car at less than WOT and run amok over all the old combos.
I've been witness to a Drag Pak build over the past year and it in no way does it resemble what anyone in their right mind would consider being a stocker.
Maybe that's why people have a problem with these new combinations?

Well Herb?

Ed Wright · 01-15-2011, 10:52 PM

Ed, do ya really want to hear it? Do you really care? Lol

herbjr · 01-16-2011, 08:19 PM

Ed why are you calling me out? I mean last I checked you dont have a drag pack car in your class? Do you have an issue here? I mean Ill bet we can get chrysler to put a STR4 engine in a challenger and have it run T/SA. After all there are a few in Comp right now.

Ed Wright · 01-16-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by herbjr

Ed why are you calling me out? I mean last I checked you dont have a drag pack car in your class? Do you have an issue here? I mean Ill bet we can get chrysler to put a STR4 engine in a challenger and have it run T/SA. After all there are a few in Comp right now.

You need to check again.

Ed Fernandez · 01-17-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by herbjr

Ed why are you calling me out? I mean last I checked you dont have a drag pack car in your class? Do you have an issue here? I mean Ill bet we can get chrysler to put a STR4 engine in a challenger and have it run T/SA. After all there are a few in Comp right now.

Because for a guy who doesn't race NHRA (you) has a lot to say about the way they choose to apply the rules we (those who do race NHRA) have to live by.

Peter Ash · 01-17-2011, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Oh that's the new Chevy Volter, rated by NHRA at 100 watts, only drawback is extra bank of generators to recharge between rounds. Fits only AAA and AA stock so thank goodness I'm safe in G/SA.

Carefull now, they may come out with a G cell battery.

Ed Wright · 01-17-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Because for a guy who doesn't race NHRA (you) has a lot to say about the way they choose to apply the rules we (those who do race NHRA) have to live by.

Thank you!

herbjr · 01-18-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Because for a guy who doesn't race NHRA (you) has a lot to say about the way they choose to apply the rules we (those who do race NHRA) have to live by.

Yes HP is a complaint on here but the cost of these cars is the main issue with people. My issue is dont complain about a guy who has worked his *** off to make enough money to spend it on what he loves. Now I'm not racing now, My boys are 15 and 11 and race Jr dragsters. I'm 100% devoted to them and out of 21 races this year we got 6 wins, 3 ru and 8 Semi's. I'm having a hell of a lot more fun than 99% of the class racers who post on here and I'm doing it with my boys. My dad's shop is where we work on the cars and we have a GREAT TIME.

How many of you racers can say you really have a good time doing this sport. And oh yea we dont have a new car, new motors, we use 10 year old technology on the clutch we run, we are out $$$ buy 90% of the Jr operations at the track but Ill bet we have 200% more fun than anyone.

Now after saying that, My son will be in a stocker some this year, and in 2012 for sure. I wont have a drag pack because I cant afford one, if we get out run heads up then who gives a sxxt, I'm doing what I love with my boys, PRICELESS.

Herb Jr

Sorry I dont race NHRA right now, Ive decided my boys are more important.

Ed Wright · 01-18-2011, 11:23 AM

I couldn't care less what they cost. Just correct the hp numbers. I can afford one, but can't justify spending it. Too close to retirement.

art leong · 01-18-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by herbjr

Ed why are you calling me out? I mean last I checked you dont have a drag pack car in your class? Do you have an issue here? I mean Ill bet we can get chrysler to put a STR4 engine in a challenger and have it run T/SA. After all there are a few in Comp right now.

It would run a little higher than T .
The 4 cylinder Mopars in comp are using the sprint car motors (a sawed in half longways V8). It is a pushrod motor that has nothing in common with the SRT4 blocks.
I've talked to the comp guys about using a motor like mine but they don't think they could get a car light enough. (146 cubes)

01-15-2011, 10:52 PM	#42
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: V10 - has it been to quiet Ed, do ya really want to hear it? Do you really care? Lol __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 01-15-2011 at 11:57 PM.

01-16-2011, 08:19 PM	#43
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: V10 - has it been to quiet Ed why are you calling me out? I mean last I checked you dont have a drag pack car in your class? Do you have an issue here? I mean Ill bet we can get chrysler to put a STR4 engine in a challenger and have it run T/SA. After all there are a few in Comp right now.

01-18-2011, 11:23 AM	#49
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: V10 - has it been to quiet I couldn't care less what they cost. Just correct the hp numbers. I can afford one, but can't justify spending it. Too close to retirement. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA