'67 Camaro E/SA redo - Page 14

Alan Nyhus · 03-10-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cad

Thanks. I think I need to space out the lower driver side alternator bracket and go with the long water pump crank pulley. I think that is what yours has.

Cad, you might get some ideas from this lash up. Crank pulley is an East Coast #2253.

For what it's worth..... -Al

brent flynn · 03-10-2014, 07:52 PM

Glad you got it back together...hope Saturday goes well! Im waiting about 3 more weeks before i set my engine/trans in...gonna run the car one last time, with bracket engine, to make sure that ignition is good...Hooked up MSD around Thanksgiving...I cant make APril INdy meet , still need a couple things, and its TAX season..., but i will be there watching... Shooting for Joliet..then maybe Bowling Green in Aug

cad · 03-11-2014, 12:42 AM

Thanks Alan....we spaced it out tonite using the long crank pulley and I think it will work.
Clark

HandOverFist · 03-11-2014, 01:07 AM

Yes, I was glad it wasnt more serious as well. I'm replacing both u-joints in the driveshaft with Spicer non-drilled units just for peace of mind before it goes back into service. Plans right now are to take the car to Music City Raceway in Hendersonville Saturday afternoon...just a 1/8-mile track, but it generally hooks well and will give a good indication of the car's potential. Once satisfied with the reliability we will head back to Bowling Green.

brent flynn · 03-11-2014, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Yep - If we can muster a 5-under car that is consistent I will have reached my goal for this season. I know it will take more $$$ in the motor to run heads up. Plans are to run all the combo races this year at Beech Bend so I can gain some experience at racing the finish line...my weak point.

How many combo races are they running , this year? You have schedule?
Who knows, i might be able to hit one or 2...Thinking about the August divisional, right before the Nats...

HandOverFist · 03-11-2014, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by brent flynn

How many combo races are they running , this year? You have schedule?
Who knows, i might be able to hit one or 2...Thinking about the August divisional, right before the Nats...

About 8 I think Brent along with other events... http://www.beechbend.com/dragschedule.htm

brent flynn · 03-11-2014, 07:13 PM

Cool...thanks!

kwm · 03-12-2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by brent flynn

Cool...thanks!

Ohio Valley has 7 Combo races & the Doorslammers on the schedule.

HandOverFist · 03-15-2014, 11:08 PM

Finally, some good news to report. Took the car to a local 1/8-mile track this afternoon (Buffalo Valley) just to see if it would go down track without any parts falling off. Although the track runs slightly uphill and the start line was less than ideal we finally caught a glimmer of the cars potential.

The first pass was with the Caltrac links in the upper holes and the carb a little lean.

Second pass with the links still in the upper holes and added richer metering rods.

Third pass we put the links in the bottom holes. We made four more laps down the track, but it was getting ugly by then with tire spin on the launch so we called it done for the day. I figure the next trip to Bowling Green will result in low 1.40's 60' times from being on a prepped surface. I be happy for now.

brent flynn · 03-15-2014, 11:48 PM

Lookin good! I always have run my Cal tracs in bottom hole... 1.440 60' out of old bracket engine and 4.11 gear... and 3550# on the starting line!

03-10-2014, 07:52 PM	#132
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Glad you got it back together...hope Saturday goes well! Im waiting about 3 more weeks before i set my engine/trans in...gonna run the car one last time, with bracket engine, to make sure that ignition is good...Hooked up MSD around Thanksgiving...I cant make APril INdy meet , still need a couple things, and its TAX season..., but i will be there watching... Shooting for Joliet..then maybe Bowling Green in Aug __________________ 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 Last edited by brent flynn; 03-10-2014 at 10:31 PM.

03-11-2014, 12:42 AM	#133
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 702 Likes: 202 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Thanks Alan....we spaced it out tonite using the long crank pulley and I think it will work. Clark

03-11-2014, 01:07 AM	#134
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Yes, I was glad it wasnt more serious as well. I'm replacing both u-joints in the driveshaft with Spicer non-drilled units just for peace of mind before it goes back into service. Plans right now are to take the car to Music City Raceway in Hendersonville Saturday afternoon...just a 1/8-mile track, but it generally hooks well and will give a good indication of the car's potential. Once satisfied with the reliability we will head back to Bowling Green. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-11-2014, 07:13 PM	#137
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Cool...thanks! __________________ 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

03-15-2014, 11:08 PM	#139
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Finally, some good news to report. Took the car to a local 1/8-mile track this afternoon (Buffalo Valley) just to see if it would go down track without any parts falling off. Although the track runs slightly uphill and the start line was less than ideal we finally caught a glimmer of the cars potential. The first pass was with the Caltrac links in the upper holes and the carb a little lean. Second pass with the links still in the upper holes and added richer metering rods. Third pass we put the links in the bottom holes. We made four more laps down the track, but it was getting ugly by then with tire spin on the launch so we called it done for the day. I figure the next trip to Bowling Green will result in low 1.40's 60' times from being on a prepped surface. I be happy for now. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-15-2014, 11:48 PM	#140
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Lookin good! I always have run my Cal tracs in bottom hole... 1.440 60' out of old bracket engine and 4.11 gear... and 3550# on the starting line! __________________ 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