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Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-28-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,996
Posted By IHI

Re: Who is running quicker than 12 sec. 1/4 mile

too much crap i've posted several times, so if ya want to do a search, everything that was in/on the car has been recorded on here somewhere.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-14-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By IHI

Re: Misc Parts- LOOK

Everything has been long gone, the only items I have left is the Hooker Super Comp BBC headers.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-09-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By IHI

Re: Misc Parts- LOOK

MSD shift light- $40 plus ride
387064
387065
387066

RJS 5 point harness, $30 plus ride. Like brand new, but out of date, good for passenger side, dirt track racer, etc......
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-09-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By IHI

Misc Parts- LOOK

Hooker Super Comp BBC headers- $250 plus ride
387068
387069
387070

Cheetah reverse pattern air shifter with regulator and brand new cable $250 plus ride
387071
387072

Moroso sbc trick...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-19-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,428
Posted By IHI

Re: enclosed trailer ?

Wow, that's a really cool idea and cheap too!! sucks it'd be one more thing to store, but on the long 3-5 day races, who cares.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-19-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,428
Posted By IHI

Re: enclosed trailer ?

Yrs ago at the shop I supervised, the company also sold trailers, we dealt with Featherlite, Wells Cargo, haulmark, H&H, XL, etc...lots of different manufacturers. When we got shipment in, we went...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-19-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,428
Posted By IHI

Re: enclosed trailer ?

Just keep your eyes peeled for the awning, I scoured the local swap sheets, classified ads, craigslist, etc... always ever looking for "a deal" on an awning. They're out there, just not everyday...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-18-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,571
Posted By IHI

Re: Trick Springs or Coilovers???

True, but it opens a big window for tuning before having to take drastic measures like tieing down the front end. I never could find a happy spot with my car strapping it down, 1, 2, 3" of travel,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-18-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,571
Posted By IHI

Re: Trick Springs or Coilovers???

If your a test and tuner, and not a serious bracket racer, you will be just fine with trick springs, that's all i ran with lakewood 90/10 struts and my car repeated 60's all day long to the .001-.01...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-18-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,428
Posted By IHI

Re: enclosed trailer ?

LOL, if your using an open trailer, or driving to the track now...I promise, just like everybody that ever bought an enclosed...you will kick yourself in the azzz for not buying one sooner.

The...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-18-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,428
Posted By IHI

Re: enclosed trailer ?

I was lucky my car sat high enough to clear the inside trailer fenders, and agile enough to wiggle my way out of the car after pulling it in. I tried winching a few times, but it takes a lil while...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
07-27-2010, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
Posted By IHI

Re: 10 second 86 Firebird

:thumbsup:
Bye bye, down the road...C-YA!!! She took a trip to New York earlier this year. All I have left is some assorted stuffI've been too lazy to put on fleabay or racing junk to sell, and the...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
05-02-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 74,891
Posted By IHI

Re: convert to manual brakes

Sounds like the sooner you switch it over the manual, the safeer you and the folks around you will be. your plan is a good one:thumbsup:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-28-2010, 08:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,788
Posted By IHI

Re: Who's running E85 ?

The e85 motor I had, I bought 2 drums from the ethonal plant up the road from where we dynoed, I think back then I paid $240 for 110 gallons with drum deposit, it was very consistant. Everything I've...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-28-2010, 06:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,788
Posted By IHI

Re: Who's running E85 ?

Overdrv, make no mistake...I did'nt call you retarded directly...just said that was the most retarded thing I've ever heard of :lol::lol:

If you want consistant E85, just contact the distillery...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
04-27-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,788
Posted By IHI

Re: Who's running E85 ?

That is the most retarded thing I've ever heard of:lol::lol: Your not too far from MN where they sell E85 for $2.20/gallon....and your willing to pay $9.69/gallon????!!!! Your better off running...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-22-2010, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By IHI

Re: Points Race

I remember the first time I ever raced an 1/8mi race....jeezus I looked stupid LOL!! Was trying to hold .01 to be safe and drive the stripe, but everything happened so quick by the time I was done...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-22-2010, 06:04 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 74,891
Posted By IHI

Re: convert to manual brakes

Something is fishey, everything looks good component wise so if your not getting easy pedal and hard braking...I dunno, it's possible the MC is screwed up, but it'd be worth a call to strange and see...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-21-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 74,891
Posted By IHI

Re: convert to manual brakes

3/16" line up front? 1/4" going back?
certain ALL air is bled from system?
using rubber or braided to calipers?
bore of piston in M/C? I think I recall you called Strange so that should be good....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-21-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 74,891
Posted By IHI

Re: convert to manual brakes

Yes, it's a 4 wheel disc set up using stock metric calipers. I just bought a "rear kit" from the same company I bought the Ford 9" from. I installed a adjustible proportioning valve when I was...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-21-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 74,891
Posted By IHI

Re: convert to manual brakes

Why, a properly set up system stops equally as good as a pwr brake set up, with no more force from the driver....it's just too many have no idea and ruin their own brake system by not matching...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-21-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 74,891
Posted By IHI

Re: convert to manual brakes

That's the one I have, and it works great street or strip:cool:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-19-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By IHI

Re: Points Race

Your lucky since:
1. Division wise, every points race is typically full of some bad mofo's....least in the tracks Scott owns. Opponents so good it's almost disturbing, never seen so many MOV's in...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-19-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 542
Posted By IHI

Re: Points Race

Alot of guys pizz and moan about strict tech, but I see it from the glass half full side; be THANKFUL they're that strict and willing to do some research. Pro class today is basically super pro...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-19-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,156
Posted By IHI

Re: Stock suspension on spray video!

Holy cow, that car was flat our gett'n it done!!!
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-10-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

It'll get raced until it sells/if it sells. Just is'nt any market for a small tired car, no matter how well it works. I'd pit this againt any big tired car for ability to get down the track zeroxing...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-09-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,926
Posted By IHI

Re: Tall deck BBC in a thirdgen??

Stephen, on your starter issue, could you not just stud the hard to get at bolt so all you'd need is clearance for a lock washer/nut, polynut, or locknut?
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-07-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

I have'nt had the car out of the trailer since season end, and the button in mine is on the wheel, everybody else's car's I've raced over the past 4 yrs had the button on the center...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-04-2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

There's definately a huge amount of factors that go into the "burn out procedure", and the funnest part, one method is not "the only way" to do it:lol:

The Hoosier quck time pro's i have 20-30...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

LOL, and then ya read the talk from the "heads up" racers who say- "it does'nt cost that much" :crazy::lmao:

Friend of mine is running THE largest M/T tires on his 10.80 back halved 69 maro, it...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

I've only entered and went to the final in 1- 10.5 race and i got there solely by murdering the tree, because obviously I'm about 1000lbs too heavy and 200hp short even using my juice to be a real...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Posted By IHI

Re: WOOHOO! she won me some money!

4 links are better all the way around:
infinate (term used loosely) adjustiment for any power level, any track condition, huge resale benefits. Move AS and IC with just a few minutes of time....can...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

LOL, well, that's an interesting concept I've never thought of....my luck i'd smack myself in the helmet and knock myself out :lmao::lmao:



Because they're jinxed.....I snap one more crankshaft...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

There's a fella outta Cedar Rapids, IA. that has a firebird like mine, Terry I believe his name is. run's low 9's on the spray? does that sound like the guy?

I only formally met him once yrs and...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

??Maybe I've met him somewhere or know him as a different user name from somewhere?? Explain/refresh my memory? Hate to sound prudish, but I talk/meet/corrispond with thousands of people every year,...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

THIS (http://www.jegs.com/i/TCI/890/388400/10002/-1) is the one i have, and have been using for yrs and it's showing zero signs of fade to date.

Me personally, since i bottom bulb, I wanted/like...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

Dont you ever...NEVER EVER use those light springed POS buttons in the shifters, they are for line lock purposes only, they just do not have near enough spring pressure to be a consistant player when...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

Luckily my buddy in in the vinyl business, but just has'nt done the wraps like we're used to seeing, he's done panels for the mud packer guys, window wraps, just not a FULL body wrap. He's got and...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

I've got something in my head for what i want on the hood, I'm just trying to find somebody to work with that has some artistic ability so it comes out exactly like i "see it". Ever since i began...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-03-2010, 06:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

Bad part with red cars...is'nt much you can do with them unless you completely cover them, so patterns and colors on the wrap itself are very limited.



$600/yr for tires...sign me up!!! The 4...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-02-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

LOL, here is the start of the wrap design I planned to do last yeat but blew up my junk...again LOL!!! It was just the first mock up, i want the wrap to continue onto the front lower fender for a...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-02-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Posted By IHI

Re: WOOHOO! she won me some money!

You can take an enormus amount of time off the ET by staying grounded, .0X which is huge because there is no lost power being used to lift the stupid car off the ground.

then there's the affects...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-02-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Re: Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

Steve, the TB should help, my only advise is to get an adjustible 2 step vs carrying a box of pills with you all the time to change staging rpm's. I know many of the tracks i race all have variable...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-02-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,954
Posted By IHI

Got an engine sponsor for '10 season!!

Holy cow, I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. I've been working with a established photo imaging company that is branching off and starting a "sister company" to...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-02-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By IHI

Re: Video of my car at the dragstrip

Car leaves VERY nice:thumbsup:
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
02-02-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,146
Posted By IHI

Re: WOOHOO! she won me some money!

Hey, if you get your entry back...that's a win. You earn enough to pay for the weekend, that is HUGE. Ability to pocket change after all weekend expenses, your a hero LOL!!
...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-26-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
Posted By IHI

Re: 10 second 86 Firebird

For now until wife finds something, just seeing about having a lil savings reserve for better piece of mind. Then in the future either going with a used rail (cant afford or justify a new one) or...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-26-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
Posted By IHI

Re: 10 second 86 Firebird

Selling as a roller, you provide engine ONLY and it's ready to go. Car ran 10.30's on the pump gas sbc engine only and 9.60's on spray doing timeslip math (we were racing 1/8mile at the time with...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
01-24-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,817
Posted By IHI

10 second 86 Firebird

See Racing Junk Ad HERE (http://www.racingjunk.com/category/1363/Door_Cars/post/1796457/86-Firebird-add-engine-go-racing-that-simple.html)
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-20-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,298
Posted By IHI

Re: embarrassed to ask this,

LOL, taint the first time i've heard that;) wifes yells at me all the time for crackin remarks on her facebook page because "it sounds mean" the whole time i'm laughing....just a side effect of...
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