Pure Stock Drag Racing tips & tricks - Page 5

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #41 01-03-2003, 11:47 PM

Rob;
You found that style at the local parts store? That's where I'll go, let me know if you have a part number or a particular way of describing them to the 'Import Fanatics' that work at my local stores.

I won't say 'no' to seeing you guys at Norwalk, but I may run out of time to get the car dialed in - maybe I'll just use that as a test-n-tune, but wouldn't want to be embarassed if my stuff can't run a good number yet. This stuff is all new to me, I'm used to a hydraulic cam, quadrajet, and a/t = just stand on it all the way through the traps [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Casey Marks · #42 01-04-2003, 09:40 AM

A hydraulic cam, a QJet, and an auto ....... and it's just *Stab-N-Steer*, 'eh ??? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....... [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

First spring clamps - THEN you guys are gonna start letting him know about Polyglas tire pressures ........ SHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #43 01-04-2003, 12:38 PM

Sorry Casey, I should have added; 78 el camino 350, low compression, no cam, no tuning! Add to that a sleepy Th350 with shift kit, and an open end 3.08 geared 10 bolt. Plus, 145k miles on the stock suspension. It was a slow ride, but a fun time.

Don't worry, I know who won the battle of the small block in MCR - where was Pete and JJ on that day [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

moparts · #44 01-04-2003, 01:45 PM

Robs local parts store is pretty special if I do say so myself. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Mr. G. 1293

Casey Marks · #45 01-04-2003, 01:52 PM

Marlin,

If it didn't have a camshaft in it - it needed one. We'll work from there.......... [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]

Chevy454 · #46 01-04-2003, 03:46 PM

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Robs local parts store is pretty special if I do say so myself.

Mr. G. 1293

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There you go, M! It's nice having your parts man online!

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #47 01-04-2003, 03:50 PM

Thank you gentlemen!

Casey, allow me to rephrase [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] 'The cam was not a hi-performance cam'. I drove it back and forth to college, so I guess it had some kind of broomstick in there, [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif[/img] it was a fun car, but it had to go!

**John Brown** · #48 01-04-2003, 05:47 PM

Marlin, I'm sure Copo Pete and Jimmy J. have lots of experience behind the wheel of a 4 gear LT-1 Nova, and would probably be glad to give your b-e-i-g-e car a few shakedown passes. You know, just to make sure its safe and all like that. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Casey Marks · #49 01-05-2003, 02:31 AM

Let's tell Marlin that he needs 25PSI in the rear of the WideOvals .......... and 30 in the front .......... come ON, I CAN'T have an LT-1 Nova spank me ..............

Well - OK, maybe ..... b e i g e is the insert color on my Ford dually .......... [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Casey Marks · #50 01-09-2003, 11:58 PM

Marlin,

With these tires, the trick is to not blow them away coming out hard.

For example: With my W-31, I have a $53 reman'd Dynamic converter that seems like it is about 15" in dia. It lugs the motor enough from a "dig" that it allows the tires enough time to bite before the motor "comes on". I also run a LOT of advance in the distributor. Basically - off-idle, it is at full advance, which also helps the low end.

OK - THAT's it from the Olds Corner !!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Marlin's a scardey-cat to race his Deuce ......

Hey Marlin - My W-31 went MID-15's it's first year out. Don't worry 'bout it dooood.

Marlin's still afraid an Olds may beat his lil'ole Nova .... [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smirk.gif[/img]

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