The Flying Dutchman 2014 New Thread!

[EZ Nova]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bbbenny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">John, I;m running the same heads I had on the first motor. Strikeforce alum head. My engine guy said they work, good for the money. Nothing done no port or polishing. Bolt on and go! Thanks The Dutchman </div></div>

Yes I have heard very little about Strike Force. They are casting I think that a bunch of others use and sell under there own labels as well. They do seem to &quot;work&quot; well for what they are. I know where I am with my 074's and that might surprise more then some with the power we can make with them. BUT these are a bit more stable in the casting department

[EZ Nova]

Benny, not sure if you know, that Strike Force head seems to be a Pro Comp casting that has been finished and sold by another company. Not a bad thing from what I have heard. I know of a few &quot;head guys&quot; and they said that the strike force head are Pro Comp heads but only the casting. They are sold under other names too, just don't have that info in front of me.

So I did happen to find a set of these heads used of a guy I trust, so giving them a shot on another engine I have sitting here. FYI they made 892 on a 565 motor. My motor is going down is size but up on Hp HOPEFULLY. Would like to put out 900+ (even 901 would be enough).

So we will what they can do. Not going to be fast build, probably a year away as this motor is fifth in line, but motor 1 is almost done, and 2 isn't far off. Should have the other 2 done by summer then get onto this one. Looking to put MY '69 Nova into the 8's with Hyd cam and close to pump gas friendly 480&quot; BBc. 9.5 is very do-able it's that other 1/2 a second that can be a pain! LOL

Good luck. John

P.S. what are you running for rear axle and wheel tires?

[bbbenny]

John, Strike force heads are marketed by a company called RPM. They are from the south. My tires on the rear are 9.00/850x15. Ford 9inch housing with 4;56 ratio. I leave the line at 1,800 RPM;s. I usually run in the low 1.50;s for a 60 foot time, but I do get into the 40;s. Come to the Reunion in aug and see the car,run! Thanks The Dutchman [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/[/img]

[Salvatore]

Yea John. Go to Bowling Green. Benny s booking match races now!
Just like the old Pro Stock Sunday afternoon shows at Englishtown!

[EZ Nova]

Maybe next year with my '69 - ZL-?? (ZL-1 OR ZLX) equip Nova SS. This year is busy as it is helping getting a new racing series going up here.

It's based on factory style muscle cars, sorta a looser version of F.A.S.T. We are looking at rules new, but things like OEM wheels aftermarket at +100 I think, and weights are like 3600 for BB and 3400 for SB. Going to be tire limited and MUST have a dual plane intake. Old might get a single but other then that, just show and run.

[bbbenny]

Update on the race car. I just got tubular A-arms for the front end. Also got a aluminum center section for the ford nine inch. Should take off about 45 lbs of weight. We;ll see what the first time shot brings? The Dutchman [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]

[Xplantdad]

Cool....Race dude [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

[EZ Nova]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bbbenny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Update on the race car. I just got tubular A-arms for the front end. Also got a aluminum center section for the ford nine inch. Should take off about 45 lbs of weight. We;ll see what the first time shot brings? The Dutchman [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img] </div></div>

Curious, I can understand the 3rd member deal, IF you need something, then you modify your train of thought and upgrade. BUT why the A-arms??? Is it just a weight thing or more chassis oriented Benny?? I run OEM Mustang II stuff on my '69 ACADIAN and that car has been in the 7's in the 1/4. I have seen some aftermarket stuff either break outright or cause other conditions that could be hard to overcome with some major $$$ to spend, just ran into that on my '61 front end.

I admit &quot;most&quot; company's are good and reputable too, but some still fail. There was a certain LARGE name company that did the control arms on my friends FOX body mustang. It CAUSED him to crash the car when the weld let go just past the beams at 180+MPH!!!!!!!!!

[bbbenny]

John, I;ll try to answer your question on the A-arms. New technology is helpful tool. The tubular A-arms are lighter, and just as strong as the stamped ones. But you don;t buy THE cheap brand ones. You only get what you pay for. Look at the new corvette, the A-arms on that car are alum. I know the car is lighter, but you don;t hear about any front end issues. Look at all the cars that are in the 7-9 second times. What are they running on their cars? Regards Benny

[bbbenny]

We put the the new tubular arms in. Now a front end alignment. Then change out the cast iron center section. On the 9-inch rear for the new alumium one. And we;ll be racing! The Dutchman