Update E-F/SA Bird Build... - Page 17

tommy d · 07-06-2014, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by brent flynn

The engine liked 5700-5800 on the upshifts and pulled through nicely at 6300, but since they were only running 1/8 mile, i didnt get times for the 1/4... goin
up on Wednesday to do some tweaking...

Brent, glad to see things are coming around. This is a interesting thread with some really smart guys chiming in. Tommy.

bob3240 · 07-06-2014, 06:51 PM

Glad it's coming around Brent. Looks good leaving the line. (What was that ole car behind you lol)?

brent flynn · 07-07-2014, 10:21 PM

THanks Bob! Gettin there slowly... That '62 Grand Prix belongs to Gene Gabbard of Centerville/Richmond area...it runs high 10's ...

Im taking Bird Wednesday eve to do some tuning...havent done any tuning yet...just changed gears twice and put good valvesprings on... same jetting, timing, oil, as i started with. Gonna work with header collectors too...I hope to find some 11.30s, or better...

brent flynn · 07-10-2014, 10:57 PM

Well, i havent found much ET yet, but, i did manage to go a few rounds and win the Slick tire class trophy last night...here is a pic of the final...11.58/114.58 best so far...air was crap, i was probably a tad rich...gettin there, slowly...

HandOverFist · 07-11-2014, 01:19 AM

It's fun going rounds anytime!

bob3240 · 07-11-2014, 01:02 PM

congrats, Brent!

Dave Ribeiro · 07-11-2014, 01:05 PM

Brent,

Your on the right track , just watch those valve springs ????

brent flynn · 07-11-2014, 11:11 PM

Yes it is, Rich... makes all the crap seem worth it...hehe

brent flynn · 07-11-2014, 11:14 PM

Thanks Bob and Dave...
Dave, i have 160/350# springs on it...crossing the line at 6300, shifting around 5700-5800... I may have been a tad rich, with .044s in the secondaries, so im gonna try some .052s, long tips, with .065 primary jets( same jets ive been running)... i went to .040s , on Wed eve, and slowed down in 60' about .015, it didnt like it...

HandOverFist · 07-12-2014, 12:06 AM

Got CK's (052) in the back and 66 primary in ours atm Brent. We tried 057's Saturday night, but I think we found the lean point.

07-06-2014, 06:51 PM	#162
bob3240 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lebanon ohio Posts: 251 Likes: 3 Liked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... Glad it's coming around Brent. Looks good leaving the line. (What was that ole car behind you lol)?

07-07-2014, 10:21 PM	#163
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... THanks Bob! Gettin there slowly... That '62 Grand Prix belongs to Gene Gabbard of Centerville/Richmond area...it runs high 10's ... Im taking Bird Wednesday eve to do some tuning...havent done any tuning yet...just changed gears twice and put good valvesprings on... same jetting, timing, oil, as i started with. Gonna work with header collectors too...I hope to find some 11.30s, or better... __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

07-10-2014, 10:57 PM	#164
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... Well, i havent found much ET yet, but, i did manage to go a few rounds and win the Slick tire class trophy last night...here is a pic of the final...11.58/114.58 best so far...air was crap, i was probably a tad rich...gettin there, slowly... __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

07-11-2014, 01:19 AM	#165
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... It's fun going rounds anytime! __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

07-11-2014, 01:02 PM	#166
bob3240 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lebanon ohio Posts: 251 Likes: 3 Liked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... congrats, Brent!

07-11-2014, 01:05 PM	#167
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... Brent, Your on the right track , just watch those valve springs ???? __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

07-11-2014, 11:11 PM	#168
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... Yes it is, Rich... makes all the crap seem worth it...hehe __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

07-11-2014, 11:14 PM	#169
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... Thanks Bob and Dave... Dave, i have 160/350# springs on it...crossing the line at 6300, shifting around 5700-5800... I may have been a tad rich, with .044s in the secondaries, so im gonna try some .052s, long tips, with .065 primary jets( same jets ive been running)... i went to .040s , on Wed eve, and slowed down in 60' about .015, it didnt like it... __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

07-12-2014, 12:06 AM	#170
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... Got CK's (052) in the back and 66 primary in ours atm Brent. We tried 057's Saturday night, but I think we found the lean point. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 07-12-2014 at 12:54 AM.