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Old 10-14-2019, 08:25 PM   #1681
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Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Headers changed, checked the lash, put some new plugs in and started building a new crankcase vent/catch can. Got some pictures to put up.



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Old 10-15-2019, 10:01 PM   #1682
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Couple little things left to do when we get to Rockingham but we're mostly ready. New crankcase vent is operational and ready for testing. We're loaded up and should make it tomorrow night.



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Old 10-19-2019, 05:25 PM   #1683
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Racing was called today due to rain so I'll update... I feel like our header change made very little difference in how the car reacts to shifting early, however It did slow us down .10-.13 in E.T. but we did gain 1mph to 117.50. Ran 11.485 11.480 11.480 on our three passes yesterday, talk about luck because there's no way it's that good hahaha, don't have enough real data to know what to dial so 11.48 it was for this morning, .011 red and ran 11.51, she hit the limiter pretty hard 1-2 so she's working on that and I think the weather was a little worse. I guess they'll finish this race in the morning then start the national open.
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Old 10-19-2019, 06:54 PM   #1684
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Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

Todd, I watched all of Autumn’s runs on the live feed. VERY few cars on the premises were as consistent on the incrementals and ET. You’ve developed a great base to work on and Autumn is showing a great deal of promise. One thing you might consider is enrolling her in one of Frank Hawley’s Super Gas classes. It will help her slow everything down and help make the runs more relaxed. Don’t fault anything she’s doing, just think that Frank’s tutoring and giving more insight into focus and the psychology of racing would be a great asset for any young racer. Again, great job by you both and good luck tomorrow if they get the National Open in.
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Old 10-19-2019, 09:46 PM   #1685
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Todd, I watched all of Autumn’s runs on the live feed. VERY few cars on the premises were as consistent on the incrementals and ET. You’ve developed a great base to work on and Autumn is showing a great deal of promise. One thing you might consider is enrolling her in one of Frank Hawley’s Super Gas classes. It will help her slow everything down and help make the runs more relaxed. Don’t fault anything she’s doing, just think that Frank’s tutoring and giving more insight into focus and the psychology of racing would be a great asset for any young racer. Again, great job by you both and good luck tomorrow if they get the National Open in.
Thank you, We're learning together and video in and out of the car every run has taught us the most. we did tighten the clutch up a little in testing (base) to further help with her burnout, which it has. We've run from 11lb to 13.5lb in the tires trying to see where an inconsitency might start but it's been all good. The starting line is really bald so I figure if it goes down this weekend it may just go down anywhere we race. I know there's lot's of adjustment here and we're trying to learn everything we can. So far I think we have a pretty good setup.
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Old 10-20-2019, 08:55 AM   #1686
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Todd and Autumn: nice progress!

Todd, let me know your thoughts on venting off the fuel pump area. I worked with that a couple years ago....there's more going on down there than it seems. -Al
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Todd and Autumn: nice progress!

Todd, let me know your thoughts on venting off the fuel pump area. I worked with that a couple years ago....there's more going on down there than it seems. -Al
I almost bored the pushrod hole out to the cam tunnel, wish I had.
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I almost bored the pushrod hole out to the cam tunnel, wish I had.
Crankcase volume velocity through the oil drain back hole is impressive, to say the least......
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Crankcase volume velocity through the .500-ish push rod hole is impressive, to say the least......
Absolutely, I'll call you and give you an idea of my plan.
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Old 10-27-2019, 09:52 AM   #1690
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Todd,
Please post a photo of the engine compartment from the front of the car so we can see your great work.
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