Need Gear Recommendation - Page 5

Lonnie Cox · 01-11-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pistol Pete

Lonnie

THE BEST THING TO DO IS TALK TO GARY PARKER.

HE DA MAN WITH THAT YEAR CAMARO......

BEST THING TO DO BEFORE SPENDING A TON OF $$$$$$.

Thank You Pete I called him this week, we are already going to do a leak down test this weekend, I just want to find something and fix it.

Joe Abbazia · 01-12-2013, 11:57 AM

Lonnie it is all basic math as for what you trying to figure out. Using your 12.80 x 102mph =1305ft Just look at all the national record holding ets they are geared for 1270 to 1310.Its math has not changed since the Egyptians.

ss wannabee · 01-12-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Noll

Mark, Thank you for that answer, I appreciate it. Mr Parker, Money is the issue in this rich mans game I'm trying to play. And it is the main reason I am staying in "N". If I wanted to spend a train load of money, I would build the 4 barrel engine for my car & run "F". Buy the $2000.00 stainless headers, the GOOD convertor the aluminum "alternate" intake, roll bar etc. ...... But I can't afford to build or race a car like that. I'm just a bracketracer that up until my current Cougar, had only gone 15 flat with any of my own cars. Stock Eliminator are cars that I have admired since Jim Waldo showed up at my home track with his Fairlane & ran under the record @ the time, (early-mid 80's)."N" is my only way in. My car trailer is a single axle open unit that dad & I welded together in 82 & my truck is a 75 F-250 that I got off of Craigs list for $300.00. And its ALL paid for.

Dave...I think I'd be looking for an EXTRA axle to support that race car...Just my .02.

(not trying to steal the thread guys)

Lonnie Cox · 01-12-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonnie Cox

You have all helped me with my stocker, I am getting closer to the index.But need more help.what I have is.
76 Camaro
350 cid
287 NHRA rated HP
350 turbo with 275 First
5.13 gears
Mickey Thompson ET Slicks 9x30
we ran a 12.80 @ 102 yesterday
shifting @ 7k
went thru the lights @ 6500
60ft 1.71
I have the Cal Tracs bars and springs
Thank You all I am happy I finally got in the 12's

Ok so here's what I did today.

Leak down all cylinders 8 to 10 % Ok.

jacked the rear of the vehicle up warmed up the rear end and could barely move the tire.

Replaced brake shoes and springs, had the drums turned,

Warmed rear end up again, like night and day. can turn the wheel with one hand. Going to test again 1/25 at Famosa.

Thank You again everyone. I will keep you posted.

brent flynn · 01-12-2013, 10:02 PM

Awesome... sounds like you may have found a big part of your problem...
Cant wait to hear how it goes!

DIV3CR · 02-09-2013, 10:12 PM

Lonnie Cox, After you fixed your brakes did you run your car,
if so how did it come out?

Lonnie Cox · 02-17-2013, 06:53 PM

The converter flash is 4900 is that enough?

Mark Yacavone · 02-17-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonnie Cox

The converter flash is 4900 is that enough?

No

Lonnie Cox · 02-17-2013, 09:15 PM

Mark how much should it flash, we were standing still in 3rd gear ,mat the throttle and 4900 max.

Dave Crysler · 02-17-2013, 10:14 PM

Lonnie,check your pm,I left you an update to my last message.

01-12-2013, 11:57 AM	#42
Joe Abbazia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USA Posts: 66 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Need Gear Recommendation Lonnie it is all basic math as for what you trying to figure out. Using your 12.80 x 102mph =1305ft Just look at all the national record holding ets they are geared for 1270 to 1310.Its math has not changed since the Egyptians.

01-12-2013, 10:02 PM	#45
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need Gear Recommendation Awesome... sounds like you may have found a big part of your problem... Cant wait to hear how it goes! __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

02-09-2013, 10:12 PM	#46
DIV3CR Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 50 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Need Gear Recommendation Lonnie Cox, After you fixed your brakes did you run your car, if so how did it come out?

02-17-2013, 06:53 PM	#47
Lonnie Cox Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 88 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need Gear Recommendation The converter flash is 4900 is that enough?

02-17-2013, 09:15 PM	#49
Lonnie Cox Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 88 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need Gear Recommendation Mark how much should it flash, we were standing still in 3rd gear ,mat the throttle and 4900 max.

02-17-2013, 10:14 PM	#50
Dave Crysler Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 120 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need Gear Recommendation Lonnie,check your pm,I left you an update to my last message.