Update E-F/SA Bird Build... - Page 31

brent flynn · 04-19-2015, 08:56 PM

Well, i made it 3 rounds this weekend... and by Muncie's timers, i ran a 11.477 on one pass, and 115.86(tickets are downstairs, pretty sure thats the mph) on a pass...but most were in the low 115.xx range. I also clocked a 1.497 60ft on their clocks...the car did seem to be leaving well, but i wasnt showing any real ET gain from it. Not sure who's timers are right, but i like the 1.497 better than 1.533...hehe Best ET in the 1/8 was 7.22, with most in 7.23/7.24 range... Track was not good early on, but came around... I think maybe a few degrees timing and i may be a tad rich, in the secondaries... 1st gear seems to get over with quickly, but 2-3 seems to be longer than it should... need to change oil, run valves, put new slicks on and get ready for indy

Also, keep in mind, im only leaving at 2500, because much higher, the secondaries start to come in... i wonder if i put a regular plate on the carb, i could possibly leave higher on the converter? And if couple more degrees timing, and a slightly leaner fuel charge, the engine would pull to 3rd gear quicker... im also only shifting at 5700-5800 both gears...Since i was racing, didnt want to experiment with 2-3 shift point...

Mike Comp T/A #57 · 04-20-2015, 04:51 AM

Looks good Brent!

Tom O · 04-22-2015, 10:10 PM

Hey Brent I haven't been following along but, have you tried leaving lower? say 1500 to1800? It may hit the converter harder.I really shouldn't be giving advice, just ask Gene Monahan. Good luck at indy div.

brent flynn · 04-23-2015, 10:20 PM

No, Tom, actually i havent... i may react somewhat different... Im ready to up the flash , about 500-600, that should wake things up, and also move shift points up a tad....

brent flynn · 05-10-2015, 01:15 AM

Here is a pic from last weekend at INdy... i drove great during qualifying on friday, but Saturday, my skills, if there are any, were completely absent... this pic is Friday morning qualifying.... both runs on friday were .021 and .029, then Saturday happened... had fun though... lost 1st round...Gonna try Norwalk next weekend

HP HUNTER · 05-12-2015, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by brent flynn

Well, i made it 3 rounds this weekend... and by Muncie's timers, i ran a 11.477 on one pass, and 115.86(tickets are downstairs, pretty sure thats the mph) on a pass...but most were in the low 115.xx range. I also clocked a 1.497 60ft on their clocks...the car did seem to be leaving well, but i wasnt showing any real ET gain from it. Not sure who's timers are right, but i like the 1.497 better than 1.533...hehe Best ET in the 1/8 was 7.22, with most in 7.23/7.24 range... Track was not good early on, but came around... I think maybe a few degrees timing and i may be a tad rich, in the secondaries... 1st gear seems to get over with quickly, but 2-3 seems to be longer than it should... need to change oil, run valves, put new slicks on and get ready for indy

Also, keep in mind, im only leaving at 2500, because much higher, the secondaries start to come in... i wonder if i put a regular plate on the carb, i could possibly leave higher on the converter? And if couple more degrees timing, and a slightly leaner fuel charge, the engine would pull to 3rd gear quicker... im also only shifting at 5700-5800 both gears...Since i was racing, didnt want to experiment with 2-3 shift point...

Your car looks great!

brent flynn · 05-20-2015, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HP HUNTER

Your car looks great!

Thanks Brother!

brent flynn · 05-20-2015, 06:51 AM

Had a great weekend at Norwalk...went 3 rounds! Thats a 1st , for me, at an NHRA event... I drove fair, but, screwed up 3rd round, and missed 1-2 shift...Its pretty tough to hit 5300-5400 every time.... I never had this issue when it was a bracket car...hehe

bob3240 · 05-20-2015, 09:15 AM

Good race Brent.

oldskool · 05-20-2015, 05:02 PM

3119 Brent Flynn

E2 ****WINNER**** 0.002 11.582 113.85
E/SA Dial: 11.57 (+/-): 0.012

04-19-2015, 08:56 PM	#301
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 made it 3 rounds this weekend... and by Muncie's timers, i ran a 11.477 on one pass, and 115.86(tickets are downstairs, pretty sure thats the mph) on a pass...but most were in the low 115.xx range. I also clocked a 1.497 60ft on their clocks...the car did seem to be leaving well, but i wasnt showing any real ET gain from it. Not sure who's timers are right, but i like the 1.497 better than 1.533...hehe Best ET in the 1/8 was 7.22, with most in 7.23/7.24 range... Track was not good early on, but came around... I think maybe a few degrees timing and i may be a tad rich, in the secondaries... 1st gear seems to get over with quickly, but 2-3 seems to be longer than it should... need to change oil, run valves, put new slicks on and get ready for indy Also, keep in mind, im only leaving at 2500, because much higher, the secondaries start to come in... i wonder if i put a regular plate on the carb, i could possibly leave higher on the converter? And if couple more degrees timing, and a slightly leaner fuel charge, the engine would pull to 3rd gear quicker... im also only shifting at 5700-5800 both gears...Since i was racing, didnt want to experiment with 2-3 shift point... __________________ 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

04-20-2015, 04:51 AM	#302
Mike Comp T/A #57 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Batavia, Ohio Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... Looks good Brent! __________________ Comp T/A 10.89@128 mph~ SRT Hellcat 10.65@ 129 mph

04-22-2015, 10:10 PM	#303
Tom O Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pahrump NV Posts: 110 Likes: 400 Liked 147 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... Hey Brent I haven't been following along but, have you tried leaving lower? say 1500 to1800? It may hit the converter harder.I really shouldn't be giving advice, just ask Gene Monahan. Good luck at indy div.

04-23-2015, 10:20 PM	#304
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... No, Tom, actually i havent... i may react somewhat different... Im ready to up the flash , about 500-600, that should wake things up, and also move shift points up a tad.... __________________ 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

05-10-2015, 01:15 AM	#305
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... Here is a pic from last weekend at INdy... i drove great during qualifying on friday, but Saturday, my skills, if there are any, were completely absent... this pic is Friday morning qualifying.... both runs on friday were .021 and .029, then Saturday happened... had fun though... lost 1st round...Gonna try Norwalk next weekend __________________ 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

05-20-2015, 06:51 AM	#308
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... Had a great weekend at Norwalk...went 3 rounds! Thats a 1st , for me, at an NHRA event... I drove fair, but, screwed up 3rd round, and missed 1-2 shift...Its pretty tough to hit 5300-5400 every time.... I never had this issue when it was a bracket car...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

05-20-2015, 09:15 AM	#309
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... Good race Brent.

05-20-2015, 05:02 PM	#310
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Update E-F/SA Bird Build... 3119 Brent Flynn E2 **WINNER** 0.002 11.582 113.85 E/SA Dial: 11.57 (+/-): 0.012