Under the index for under a grand!

[The Hawk]

Originally Posted by stanzig44

Gotta say this to too cool!

I love it,upside down name on the window!

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by stanzig44

Gotta say this to too cool!

On that Q run the CJ went 8.98 at a buck fifty! I wasn't even to the 1/8th and he was done!

[Billy Nees]

I guess that I should post an update! I ran a best of a 14.81 @ just under 89 MPH with a 1.91 60'. Considering the weather, I intentionally had the timing back and too much jet in it to be sure that it would go down the track. The weather looked a lot better than it really was as the barometer was quite low and the low temps made the DA look good.
The new converter worked better than I expected and I'm very happy with it. I do need to do some T+Ts to get my carb and timing right as running the index in good air just isn't going to cut it. I think there might be a tenth or two in the tune-up. After that, I may have to throw some money at it.
I'm getting to the point that I really don't know where this whole project is going or where it should go so I'm open to suggestions!

[david ring]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

I'm getting to the point that I really don't know where this whole project is going or where it should go so I'm open to suggestions!

I think Johnny D needs to write an article on Dime Rockets in general and this project in particular.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by david ring

I think Johnny D needs to write an article on Dime Rockets in general and this project in particular.

David..Not good for advertisers in the short term...Long term ,I'd say yes.

[Joe Toller]

Billy, 14.00s for 1400?

[joe huestis]

Billy,
Time to just go for it ! You have already proven your point and achieved your goal. Many of us would like to see what this combo is capable of. Time to resurrect the U/SA nationals of a few years ago !

[Dwight Southerland]

Billy -
I think a lot of people would be interested in some on-going reports of the benefits of adding traditional race equipment. Such as light wheels vs. heavy wheels, suspension mods, headers, etc. Car Craft reader response to their project cars that were done in that manner was always high, so there is interest. I do realize that such an effort takes quite a lot of work, but more importantly time and desire. Maybe people on the forum would be willing to donate to such a project? For example, if somebody would like to see the benefit of adding roller rocker arms, they could donate to a fund or send you a set of rocker arms. You install them, report the differences here. They get the info, get their name added to the car, you get a better race car in the end.

Just an idea.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by joe huestis

Billy,
Time to just go for it ! You have already proven your point and achieved your goal. Many of us would like to see what this combo is capable of. Time to resurrect the U/SA nationals of a few years ago !

There's already been about $400 put up for a U/SA Shootout during Class Eliminations at the Northern Class Nationals next spring at Columbus.

[Billy Nees]

Iraceitall and Joe, my friends and I joked about "Under the Record for Under 5K" for the next project but I can't imagine this combo having that kind of potential. It's just too restricted.
Dwight, I have some "stuff" that I could throw at it above and beyond the budget. I like that idea. I would like to first spend a couple of weeks trying to max the car out as it sits though.
I'm a one man band kinda guy so, I appreciate the offers but I'll pass on the help or donations. But hold that thought because something BIG just may be on the horizon!