i would like to set up a grudge match with texas lt1 and esc. Just so we can have fun

 

I'm in.

 

U three guys wll be running each other anyway--in the "all in" class--but we can definately make additional runs out of the ladder program!





Too bad we can't run 3 cars at a a time!!!

 

Highway 146 is pretty wide.....

 

i still plan on coming but i need to get the car running right, mike and I were working on it last week, getting it timed and tuned and all but couldn't get it right, ill be getting in contact with him again to see if he could help me out again, i just feel bad for him having to drive to north houton from tomball so if anyone else can offer some help mike might like that
oh and ive been leaving flyers on thirdgen cars i see up here, also some fourth genners too.... so maybe well see more people show up, even me if i can get the car running right

 

Well, if the Mike U referred to is 1bad91z and he can't get it right--something's up!

 

well we didnt have the time to do everything we could

 

I timed the car, replaced the MAP and I was able to get it to idle on it's own.

It just needs a few tweaks and it will be running. I've told him what he needs to do to wrap it up.

Tim - have you reset the valves, adjusted idle screw, fixed the exhaust knocking up against the frame rail, wired in the fans, etc... yet?

Once you get that done, we'll tune it.

 

replaced MAP, fixed exhaust rattle/knock, adjusted valves as per book says with engine off, couldnt hear the valves with the engine on, then after that it seemed to run worse, recharged battery, didnt wire in the fans yet, went to retime it and couldnt get it to work out...... ran out of time on sat., right before i left i found that a fuel inj fuse was blown!
replaced it and it ran a little better but now timing is off so i need to redo that, have very little vacuum below 3000 still died out at idle, just ran out of time.... now i need to retime it and check it out

does everyone adjust the valves like the book says going to where theres no play in the pushrod then tighten it 1 1/2 turns more? seemed real tight like it was when i did it the first time?

 

It's running worse because you set the valves WAY too tight. (You don't want to choke that size of a cam that you have in there). You need to get the car to idle first by turning the screw out some.

Before you crank the car up, loosen all rockers 1/2 turn each and reset the valves like I told you with the car running then go zero lash (just barely stop tapping, then go 1/2 turn).

Why do you need to reset the timing? Did you mess with the distrib after I timed it?

Also, how did you fix the exhaust, did your welder come by?

 

no welding i just turned the header-to-y pipe bracket, i could see where it was rubbing.... also with the it running like crap due to the blown fuse so we couldnt hear the valves tapping or anything, give me a call tommorow or something and well see whats up

 

hey guys, do y'all mind taking this to another thread or PM's? this was originally intended to be a "head count" thread only.

 

 

thats why i said ill give him a call
jeez guys

 

don't get your panties in a wad I wasn't saying it to be rude, just meant it to be a polite question.

 

Yeah. I'm in. Definitely both days. Got the weekend off from work. And thanks for putting me in the 13.00 - 13.99 category. I'm flattered you even put me up that high.

So what happens if it's the first time you're running your car and you have no idea what you may run, and you run faster than a 11.99 and you don't have what the NHRA rulebook requires you to have? Do you get disqualified or what?

That would suck.

Well anyway, this will be a first for me in the 1/4. I'm definitely looking forward to it.

Any word on the shirts?

 

Cool!

U will have a chance to make a couple of practice runs efore we do the elimination ladder. Based on what other cars run that I am familar with what they have for HP, I'm just guessing, but I think u will be in there somewhere.

Please read the 2005 FALL BRAWL--DRAGSTRIP "RULES OF ENGAGEMENT"
Thread--explains it all!

T-shirts--see the t-shirt thread.

 

Yeah, I guess I should read the other threads instead of being lazy and waiting for the answers to come to me, huh? Haha.

 

thongs are hard to get into a wad

 

That's wasy more info than I want to know!!!

 

The time/attendance chart (second post of this thread--page 1) has been updated.

Also, Sue (Mrs. Zap) says that if nobody else is going to run the 16.00 + up class, she will get out there and make one pass just so she can win the award.

 

what we cant find any mustangs to run in the 16+ class?
if not ill run my explorer lol

 

thirdgen only! no fords allowed

 

Yeah guys--don't scare her off--U don't know how hard I have worked to convince her to make one pass. If she has to race somebody she probably won't do it. If there IS another car in that class, I will probably end up driving her car. That little 2.8L V-6 will have it's tongue hanging out by the time i finish the run. I don't think the accelerator has ever been all the way to the floor (except maybe once or twice when I drove it to test it after fixing something)

 

dont worry craig, we wont tell her you floored it

 

when do yall think the next thirdgen race will be?

 

What's that supposed to mean?

 

just a joke.... he was saying not to get my panties in a wad...

 

I should be good to go.

 

where've you been Barry? thought your Iroc just up and decided to swallow you whole under the hood one day

 

Hahahaha. Gotcha.

 

I am planning on making the trip for Friday and Saturday. I ran a 14.92 at Evadale in February, have made some mods since then, but should still be in that bracket. Whats the best place to stay around there ?? Is furthest travel award figured to HRP or Bear Creek Park ??

 

More than welcome!!!

Do U want a motel close to the Friday night drag strip--which is the extreme East side of Hou? Or do U want one that is close to the Sat Bear Creek Park stuff--which is the extreme west side of town?

Both web sites listed in the first post of the Fall Brawl thread have addresses, list motels, and maybe even a mapblast deal, but if U let me know, I can probably help further.

The long distance award will be to Bear Creek Park.

 

I'm coming from Arkansas. Anybody planning on beating 600 miles?

 

Well you can put me down for the head count . The name is Richey by the way and we'll see if anything comes up right b4 the meet as usual.

 

Just found out i don't leave for work 'till Sunday, at the earliest. So I get to make both days, Fri and Sat!

 

Not sure yet about HRP, but the wife and I should be able to attend on Saturday

 

HE LIVES!!! glad to hear y'all will make it out, Tim.


I see Teri post over on LS2 every now and then.

 

 

Holy cow...if fatal is coming I will DARN sure be there! I have wanted to see that car in person since Sonar went to his first meet and brought back pics... My calender is clear

 

I hope Darrel (406Z) shows up, at least he will be able to give Fatal 88 a run for the money when it comes to the appearance awards!



Since Fatal88's car is more than half, fourth gen, I wonder if that counts as a thirdgen?

 

Ahh, fatal has enough trophies!

 

U would think a car like Fatal's would be in the Autorama!

 

been there, done that...have the trophies and shirts already

car hasn't been there since 1997 where I won international class champion and 3rd in the US in custom class at the grand finale.

 

Man.....I had forgotten how nice that car is!!!


The rest of us don't stand a chance at any of the appearance awards!

Maybe we should start a professional class, so the rest of us have a shot?

 

Well i just found out that I can leave work at 7:30 friday so I plan on making it to the track.

 

Gonna race your thirdgen Caviler?

 

Is there a 20 second group running

 

All kidding aside, glad U can make it.

Be sure and bring your camera!

 

did you find out about a group rate for friday night?