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03-14-2023, 03:15 PM | #11 |
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Re: Factory Stock Showdown
How loose did he get in the semi ?
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03-14-2023, 07:57 PM | #12 |
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Re: Factory Stock Showdown
These cars are in fact a small tire radial car....Just a 30x9 instead of 28. I see some of the class were quicker than Welch's, all increments until the 660, then his car really started moving.
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03-15-2023, 02:56 PM | #13 |
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The mph that car is running is a monster number for that class which represents a lot of horsepower……..hmmm! That ‘nose down’ attitude’ for that car keeps frontal air from getting up in the engine compartment which would help it’s mph number a little bit. That car’s ‘nose down’ effect is similar to the optional front air dam (with rear spoiler) available on the ‘67 - ‘69 Camaros which also kept frontal air from doing the same thing.
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03-15-2023, 07:39 PM | #14 |
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Re: Factory Stock Showdown
I understand the drag radial group checks the heat on the u-joints after every run and replaces every three or four runs, evidently the severe chassis separation is causing drive shaft angles to be out enough to warrant this.
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03-15-2023, 08:18 PM | #15 |
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He did get disqualified @ Indy 2018 after he ran the first 7 second run, his DQ had to do with adjustable lower rear control arms which weren't allowed, the rod ends and lock nuts were welded, and had competed @ several earlier NHRA events. Welch's car spends lots of time at Mike Moran's shop in Michigan.
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