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Old 07-19-2007, 01:41 PM   #7
Aubrey N Bruneau
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Default Re: 62 Chevrolet, STILL No Traction

HOLY !
I appreciate the replies, guys

in reverse order:
Dick...
Takes the tires off with a 3500-4000 RPM launch ( peak torque is at 4700 ). Should be able to leave at 6000... like everyone else
As stated, moved pressure from 13-19 pounds ( lower is REALLY REALLY dumb )
Tires seem to be wearing VERY smooth ( my old ones peeled up the tread badly )
I am completely alone, so no one to view. No sensation of "up" or "down" from the rear of the car.

Mark...
rims are American Racing Pro Series Trackstar, 15 X 10 / 5" back spacing.

Glen...
actual measured "pressure" has not been calculated ( this doesn't mean... "NO WONDER.... YOU'RE AN IDIOT" !... it means this clutch setup is very much common sense. A person can feel the slippage on engagement... the "torue converter" philosophy )
There are 11 full "turns" of the adjuster bolts, from nothing to max.
This is set 4 1/2 "in".
Counter weight... I'll go weigh what I put in there...
Since retarding the cam 4 degrees, the lower end torque has dimminished some.
Can't really launch below 3000 ( would be freakin' ridiculous anyhow... car has "super duper" slicks for crying out loud ! ).
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