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Forum: Interior
07-15-2010, 05:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,410
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Where did you put your shift light??

My shift light is mounted on the steering column using a big hose clamp.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
11-15-2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,703
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: whats your 2009 season goals (and what didn't you accomplish in 2009)

Only made it to the track once this summer.

A week before going I pulled the front metering block off the Carb. to change the jets. Tried the first one and it was seized in the block. Almost...
Forum: Cooling
01-18-2009, 04:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Heater core hose location?

The hose coming off the radiator will go straight back to the heater core. Almost forgot, this hose may not attach directly to the heater core. It may attach to a metal pipe near the firewall. I...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
01-17-2009, 03:48 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,703
Posted By JohnZ28

re: whats your 2009 season goals (and what didn't you accomplish in 2009)

Only got to the track once last summer and reached my mid 11's goal with my new combination. A simple timing adjustment from 33 to 36 degrees netted me 2 tenths. Like to see how far down in the 11's...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-14-2009, 05:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 742
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: What have been your symptoms of RCA brackets set too aggressive?

A little off topic but, Batass I see you mentioned you dont run a rear sway bar? This is a great traction aid also beleive it or not. I'm suprised nobody mentioned it. Air bags inside the rear coil...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-26-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,203
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Help please can i put 255/60/15 tires to 10 inch rim?

iagree:

I currently run 275/60/15 rear tires on 10" wide rims with 5.5" back spacing. I think wider tires would look better but I'm stuck with these till they are worn out.



...
Forum: Exhaust
12-20-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: header gasket woes

Did you by any chance remove any of the plug wires to change the gaskets? If you did make sure you didn't mix any up, probably 5 and 7 if it still idles smooth.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-20-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,325
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Lets See That Painted Motor

Block is Black engine enamel. Oil pan is Tremclad Fire Engine Red. Headers are high temp stove paint.

http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/2954/2719340650062566249S425x425Q85.jpg...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-20-2008, 06:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 835
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: guys who drive to track..NMCA project

I have done this a few times just to prove to a few guys around town that I have a "True Street" car. Our track is two hours away and that's driving the speed limit without holding cars up behind me....
Forum: Exhaust
12-17-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: how to "hang it"

My exhaust has been this way for years. Universal hangers and self threading screws.
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
12-14-2008, 04:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: eldelbrock prefomer rpm heads

The size of the chamber will affect the compression ratio of the engine. The smaller the chamber the higher the compression ratio. There are other factors that determine compression ratio also. Has...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2008, 04:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

I got a good deal on a used used Nos Cheater kit and ran that on my car for a couple of summers. Only used it for a few weekends until I got greedy and blew my motor up.

Not a good idea running a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

That is another way of doing it :nod: and will work fine.

I like to keep my wiring simple. Less wires to run and fewer problems. Wait until you get wiring the Nos stuff. :lmao:

What Nos kit...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

Not sure it is the middle terminal of the switch, but you will have to run a power wire to the switch if you want it to light up. Are the switch terminals labeled what they are?

You could always...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2008, 07:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

You have it mostly right but I would use a ground wire to switch the relay on and off.

On the bottom of the relay you will see numbers that correspond to terminals, 30, 87, 85, 86.

30 will go...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

Stock lines will work. Yes, I have my fuel pump on a switch.

Just use battery power and run an in-line fuse straight to your relay and then activate the relay with a ground from your switch.

I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

I would measure the line yourself to be 100% sure. I had no problems running my car through the stock size line.

Someday I would like to sump my tank and run a 1/2 line all the way through to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-11-2008, 04:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

Not sure why you want to run a new line the same size as what is already on your car?

I would remove the old line and use it as a guide to bend your new line and fasten it to the car in the same...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

That red thing is an air bag. I have one in each rear spring and keep 20lbs in them when I drive it on the street. At the strip I run 5lbs in the left and 20lbs in the right for better launches.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-10-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

Did the wiring kit come with a diagram?

I followed the stock routing and mounted the fuel pressure regulator on the right side shock tower. Then I ran two seperate lines from the regulator to the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

I did not get a wiring kit with my pump. Are you going to control the pump with a manual switch? If you are then simply run fused power to the power side of your pump and a ground that comes from the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

There are three lines coming from the tank and they run all together to the engine bay. The main feed line is the largest and is the one you have to cut and splice into. Make sure you install a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-06-2008, 02:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

There is a 3/8 steel line coming from the gas tank. I cut out a section of the line and simply used rubber fuel line and hose clamps to connect the fuel pump. I do not use a return line.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2008, 12:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,580
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: where do u mount an electric fuel pump?

This is where mine is mounted. Not pretty but it works.:nod:
Forum: Electronics
12-02-2008, 04:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,472
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Alternator Wiring Help

The small plug-in on the altenator, one goes to the battery terminal on the back of the altenator and the other one should have 12volts ignition feed or 12volts while running. I beleive the 12volt...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-26-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 23,105
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: How fast is your 383?

After reading all the posts I am glad to see I'm getting similar results with my 383 combo. My first trip to the track this summer the car ran the best of 11.58 at 118mph with a 1.65 in the 60ft....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-22-2008, 04:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 879
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: New best 60' and e.t./mph

:thumbsup: Nice E.T.'s I am hoping mine runs that quick with some more tuning and maybe a gear change.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-21-2008, 05:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: my car at the track for the first time

Your car seems to be planting the tires pretty good! I could never seem to get better than 1.80 60ft's when I was running the T-5 in my car. I ran the best of 12.20@115mph with the 355 and T-5...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
10-17-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Hoping for 11's this weekend

:iagree:

Looks like your car's 60ft's are very good for the e.t that you are running. To try and gain half a second with a few little mods.....I dunno. I'm curious though.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-11-2008, 05:51 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 26,511
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Post pics of your Street/strip third gen!

Drove it to the track which is two hours away, bolt the slicks on and run 11.50's. With some more carb. and suspension tuning it should run deeper into the 11's.
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Forum: Electronics
10-09-2008, 04:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 801
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: battery relocation

I mounted a Ford style starter relay under the hood and moved all the connections off the starter to the relay.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-28-2008, 04:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 856
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: what did your stock 305 run?

305, 5spd, 4bl carb, street tires and 3:42 gears I think it ran 15.7
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-27-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Five Years Since I was Down The Track

I would guess it weighs 3600lbs, and running 28X10.5 stiffwall slicks with 16psi.

Rears shocks were in middle settings, 5psi in left airbag and 25 in right airbag. I put a slightly shorter end...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-27-2008, 05:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Five Years Since I was Down The Track

Here is my fastest timeslip and I would like to know what you guys think. I know this car will run faster.

The car ran the best with 38 degrees of timing(locked out) and shifting at 6000rpm.

I...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-26-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Five Years Since I was Down The Track

I was #1 qualifer and there was an odd number of cars so I got a bye run first round. From what I remember I went another 4 rounds and then into the finals.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
09-26-2008, 04:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 453
Posted By JohnZ28

Five Years Since I was Down The Track

Last time slip was from August 2003. The car was a 355, 5spd and 4:11 gears. It ran the best of 12.20's at 115 mph with a 1.81 60ft.

It is now a 383, Th350 and 3:73 gears. I drove it to the track...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-24-2008, 04:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 632
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: New pics

This new look is much better :goodjob:
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-20-2008, 04:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 646
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Ford 9" Pinion Yoke

Looking at the spacer and talking to a few guys locally they suggested to have the spacer machined to the thickness that I need.

I did some measuring and I will be able to make this yoke work...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-17-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 646
Posted By JohnZ28

Ford 9" Pinion Yoke

Having problems finding a pinion yoke to work on my stock 9". I am changing to a 1350 u-joint so I ordered an aftermarket yoke(Allstar Performance). Went to install it and it wouldn't tighten up and...
Forum: Electronics
02-23-2008, 01:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,023
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Toggle switches are burning hot.

I agree with wiring in a relay for each fan. You may find the fans work better also because they can draw more power through a relay compared to a switch.
Forum: Body
02-11-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,756
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Rear bumper gap??? whats up with it?

The metal part of the rear bumper is held onto the car by 4 studs on each side. They also have a little room to move for adjustment.
Forum: Carburetors
02-10-2008, 02:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,825
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: smoke out of carb

Might want to check and adjust float levels. Check the pressure too. Yes, it is most likely unburnt fuel.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2008, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Battery/coil voltage question-no start

Did you pull a spark plug wire off and test for spark first? Rotor button or dist. cap bad?

There should be two wires on the coil. Pnk/Blk should be key on power 12v and Wht should be the ground...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-09-2008, 05:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,214
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Fuel Tank/ Extreme Pressure after city driving

The canister is under the hood, driver's side, behind the headlights. Small round black cylinder with hoses on it and an electrical connector.

I would disable the purge solenoid and bypass the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-08-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,322
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Bent Pannard/Traction Bar

There is a good chance your rear differential is off to one side because that bend makes the bar shorter in length. I think I would try and find a good used one that had good bushings.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-08-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,214
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Fuel Tank/ Extreme Pressure after city driving

The purge valve on the charcoal canister is supposed to open and and burn gas vapours stored in the canister when you are driving down the road. Wonder if maybe it is not opening sometimes and...
Forum: Brakes
02-08-2008, 03:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 977
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: those with Line Lock

Not sure if a Line Lock was designed to be left on for a long period of time.

We wired a friend of mine's up wrong and it was on for maybe 4 or 5 minutes and it got really hot.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-05-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,105
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: socket for headbolt too big. help?

Are you using 1/2 drive sockets or 3/8 ? Impact sockets or chrome?

I think the thinnest wall socket is 3/8 chrome.
Forum: Cooling
02-05-2008, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,018
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: Coolant Leak Onto Harmonic Balancer?

I bet that is where it is coming from.
Forum: Electronics
02-03-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By JohnZ28

Re: No spark, no voltage to coil...

Have you checked all fuses and fusible links? Anything else not have power? I think the coil gets it's power from the ignition switch.
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