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#1
11-04-2014, 09:56 PM
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winter upgrades?
Since the season is about over for most everyone just wondering what upgrades or improvements people have planned for the off season.
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#2
11-05-2014, 12:04 AM
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Well, for me it will be a torque converter, throttle pedal and linkage (can't deal with the cable anymore), and then my junk will be off to the body shop for a few weeks. Even if it is slow, it can still look a little better.
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#3
11-05-2014, 12:36 AM
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Damn!! I still on this year
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#4
11-05-2014, 09:56 AM
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Still trying to race a few more weeks if the weather ever changes on the weekend like it is during the week...
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74 GTO Bracket/Street car and another 74 for the wifey to race with! 70 GTO 400, 4 spd, #'s matching and a little to nice for me to own. Friendship is like peeing your pants..everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth! |
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#5
11-05-2014, 11:34 AM
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Rack and pinion, chrome moly cage, window net, trans brake, new PTC convertor, tie front end down, some weight reduction, And maybe begin work on a new short block, really pushing the limits of a stock block now!
all this is a God Willing situation...
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#6
11-05-2014, 12:29 PM
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Valve Springs.
GTO George |
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#7
11-05-2014, 08:40 PM
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Upgrade to a seven-second pass.
Jim
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****'63 Tempest, 475" IAII, Wenzler Super Chief heads, converted to blown alcohol, Birdcatcher, Littlefield 10-71 high helix. Best pass to date: 7.67 @ 181.59 (1/4 mi.), 4.95 @ 143.67 (1/8 mi.), 1.18 (60 ft) 7.75 @ 178 pass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iez3...ature=youtu.be First seven second pass(7.98): https://wwwoutube.com/watch?v=DK17...ature=youtu.be Thanks to Paul Carter @ Koerner Racing Engines 
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#8
11-05-2014, 08:56 PM
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Thats what I'm talking about!!  GTO George |
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#9
11-05-2014, 09:14 PM
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Replace engine that has not been down the track yet with an upgrade. LOL
And fix loose overhead/spun rod on the TA street car. |
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#10
11-05-2014, 09:17 PM
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Go to Turbo 101 classes...
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ECM member. 2008 Outlaw Pontiac Drag Series Champion MANDRA Do it now fool! Life is short. 69 Grand Prix/3163lbs / IAII 535 w/ Tiger heads by Gaydosh....9.35@ 144 so far.. through mufflers. 1.26 60'. Going back to track with pump gas engine.... My 60 Ventura retired to street/strip duty.. |
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#11
11-05-2014, 10:17 PM
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I've done a few turbo matches for production engines. I'm an NA guy all the way though! Anyone can bolt on squeeze or a turbo and go fast. :-)
NATTFMF !! |
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#12
11-05-2014, 11:06 PM
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I'm a NA guy to but get to point it way to hard on parts to go fast. I'm getting old and hate a steady maintenance program to go fast. Just thinking.
 Maybe Tom V or TQ can suggest some educational stuff.
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ECM member. 2008 Outlaw Pontiac Drag Series Champion MANDRA Do it now fool! Life is short. 69 Grand Prix/3163lbs / IAII 535 w/ Tiger heads by Gaydosh....9.35@ 144 so far.. through mufflers. 1.26 60'. Going back to track with pump gas engine.... My 60 Ventura retired to street/strip duty.. |
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#13
11-06-2014, 09:06 PM
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maybe rear shocks , gear change
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#14
11-06-2014, 09:17 PM
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Tom V.
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"Engineers do stuff for reasons" Tom Vaught Despite small distractions, there are those who will go Forward, Learning, Sharing Knowledge, Doing what they can to help others move forward. |
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#15
11-06-2014, 11:31 PM
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Valve springs have gotten a lot better in the last 5 years. PAC have good solutions with more durability as compared to 10 years ago. Get a good set of springs, good rod bolts with a solid rod and turn up the RPM. Heavy stiff parts are your friend.
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#16
11-06-2014, 11:33 PM
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1969 Firebird, Tx3-455/468 machined by CVMS E-heads by Dave Wilcox/Comp Cams 300B-6 flat solid 850DP on E-85 by Eric Niefert/T2 1" plastic spacer T-400/PTC 4000/390's/30x9 Hoosier radial slicks,#3400 1.38 60' 6.32 @ 108 MPH at Northeast Dragway NC 5/23/15 (9th pass on new engine) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ePCu2v...ature=youtu.be 1.37 60' 6.26 @ 109 half track, 9.86 @ 136 1/4 mile, #3350 11/26/16 at Richmond Dragway (125th pass on new engine) |
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#17
11-07-2014, 02:56 PM
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new heads if mine sell and bigger cubes!
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540 c.i. Ultra Street Combo Tiger Heads with Tiger Intake Induction Solutions fogger with .046 jet First ultra street/ultimate street NOS car to get into the 4's! 1.079 4.559 153.23. 3100 lbs 7.77 @ 169 1/4 Mile (2015) with EHTTFMF!! T2TTFMF! Special Thanks to: Ron at Rhodes Custom Auto Butler Peformance Jim Hostler's Transmissions (HOSGTO) on here Induction Solutions BES Racing Engines. Cheeseburger VP Racing Fuels Calvert Racing |
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#18
11-07-2014, 03:12 PM
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ECM member. 2008 Outlaw Pontiac Drag Series Champion MANDRA Do it now fool! Life is short. 69 Grand Prix/3163lbs / IAII 535 w/ Tiger heads by Gaydosh....9.35@ 144 so far.. through mufflers. 1.26 60'. Going back to track with pump gas engine.... My 60 Ventura retired to street/strip duty.. |
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#19
11-07-2014, 03:22 PM
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I've got custom pistons and rods,forged crank,IAII block,Tiger heads, titanium valves, nextech springs, 55 mm cam, huge push rods and will step up lifer size next..Still too much maintenance for a old guy..  With boost I figure I can clam down valve train a lot..JMO...and yes,......I'm a rookie. I just think a turbo would soften the blow on drive train too..leave softer and cut it loose at 330' or 660' mark and hold on !!  Only bad thing is I wouldn't fit in any nostalgia stuff....for the most part.. But I like it either way... 
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ECM member. 2008 Outlaw Pontiac Drag Series Champion MANDRA Do it now fool! Life is short. 69 Grand Prix/3163lbs / IAII 535 w/ Tiger heads by Gaydosh....9.35@ 144 so far.. through mufflers. 1.26 60'. Going back to track with pump gas engine.... My 60 Ventura retired to street/strip duty.. Last edited by 60man; 11-07-2014 at 03:32 PM. |
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#20
11-07-2014, 08:05 PM
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Planning to start the season with 2 short blocks for the Boss Bird. That will give us the ability to begin leaning on it a little. We have been super conservative because we only had 1 of everything. If someone on the board would buy the Grocery Getter, we could get really serious with the Boss Bird next year!! It is offered at fire sale prices now. PM Eric or myself for details if interested. Good luck to everyone.
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