The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[churchmouse]

I didn't look that close. When I saw the asking price I started laughing too hard to focus.

I near fell out of my chair.

 

[churchmouse]

OK.....I watched the 3rd installment of no Preps tonight. It was all racing. Little to zero drama.
Bird man is a freak of nature.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

OK.....I watched the 3rd installment of no Preps tonight. It was all racing. Little to zero drama.
Bird man is a freak of nature.

He still rockin the Firebird?

 

[Bigtanker]

He still rockin the Firebird?

Yep. The guys awesome.

 

[churchmouse]

I did notice the track had some serious teeth.They screwed up and showed the tractor dragging the track after the rain.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I did notice the track had some serious teeth.They screwed up and showed the tractor dragging the track after the rain.

“No Prep”

 

[churchmouse]

“No Prep”

Yup. There were some serious and 1 devastating wheel stands. The cars were marching. As usual Doc could not get down the track. The guy is an idiot.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Yup. There were some serious and 1 devastating wheel stands. The cars were marching. As usual Doc could not get down the track. The guy is an idiot.

I just want to ride in one. One time. I saw a video of Larry Larson’s wife taking a ride in his Nova. That kind of acceleration would be disorienting if you weren’t used to it. Bucket list item....maybe someday.

 

[thunderchicken]

I just want to ride in one. One time. I saw a video of Larry Larson’s wife taking a ride in his Nova. That kind of acceleration would be disorienting if you weren’t used to it. Bucket list item....maybe someday.

Most tracks won't allow passengers. Based on our data from the Racepak we're pulling 2.4 Gs off the trans brake and almost 2 Gs laterally when she starts to wiggle on the big end. Sure their cars are a few hundred pounds lighter than our car, and they all have more HP than we do now but I would bet the Gs are close

 

[churchmouse]

The HP numbers are insane. The ability to jack them up or down is also insane. It is insane to those who have not done it.
I could take power/ET out by playing with a few available things but those guys have a program.
Birdman drove off from The red Camaro. Ryan mentioned getting thrown by transitions in the track. That track was in very poor shape. Makes me wonder if they have issues getting sanctioned at better facility's. Licensing/certifications etc. could be a possibility. Maybe not.

 

[churchmouse]

Parts for CP's stroker....
Pistons rings valve springs gaskets.....I hope. Not opened it yet.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

 

[Super Bee]

Nothin like having a package left at your door labeled Jegs or Summit. Just like Christmas.

 

[churchmouse]

Nothin like having a package left at your door labeled Jegs or Summit. Just like Christmas.

It does me me all giggity.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

It does me me all giggity.

Even when they’re not yours?!

 

[churchmouse]

Even when they’re not yours?!

That is OK......I get to play with them.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Cool

https://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/d/62-mercury-comet/6515314094.html

 

[churchmouse]

Cool

https://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/d/62-mercury-comet/6515314094.html

Those were the absolute ugliest cars but that one is pretty nice.

 

[churchmouse]

The kids car is coming alone nicely...

 

[CTC B4Z]

Summit FTW... Last year I was ordering parts everyday for a few weeks and everything came the day after ordering