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03-30-2017, 06:31 PM | #4481 | |
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Thank you for the photos, very helpful, and looks terrific. I assume that Tim at FHO is just concerned because the engine is going to be making 300 or more hp than the current one. But I posed the question to him, does he think it is absolutely necessary, because I would rather go without it, if possible. He hasn't responded yet. As for the trunk lid, I too questioned whether it might be possible that the lid itself was just that heavy without the mechanical assistance, but the weight seems extreme. Also, the certainty of added weight was confirmed when I was put in touch with an old racer who was friends with Dick Smith and worked on the car, and said he "thought we put about 100 lbs of lead in the trunk lid of Dicks car"! Yup, that sounds about right, lol. Last edited by LO23; 03-30-2017 at 06:33 PM. |
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03-30-2017, 06:40 PM | #4482 | |
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The car was sorted out (I assume) in its current configuration, but it will have MUCH more power, as well as 150 (?) lbs less weight already in the front end. Plus much different tire technology, and probably some other factors I haven't considered, and suddenly I think it is going to need some more "sorting" as I go along here. But I agree with you and Charlie A- start with it as is, and can always paint up a different trunk lid if I need to lighten the rear later. Thank you guys for the responses. Yep, just single Holley regulator on the Hemi in the GTX. You worried it might not deliver enough fuel? That's just what was supplying the 440 that the car came with, and I guess I never thought about it when we swapped the hemi. Seems to be working fine. I run a mechanical fuel pressure gauge and keep tabs on things.. Last edited by LO23; 03-30-2017 at 08:11 PM. |
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03-30-2017, 07:47 PM | #4483 |
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03-30-2017, 08:30 PM | #4484 |
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Re: Original hemi dart information
LO23. re holley regulator. Fine for going for coffee but definitely not for a quarter mile pass. Consult with your engine builder, Tim, about proper fuel delivery and ignition to support the power he's building you.
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03-30-2017, 09:13 PM | #4485 | |
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03-30-2017, 09:35 PM | #4486 | |
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03-30-2017, 09:57 PM | #4487 | |
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As for fuel- I think I have a Holley black electric pump (not at home currently to check), and the Holley regulator. Like I said, mechanical fuel gauge shows steady, adequate supply under all conditions, but I will look into it further... don't want to toast that wonderful hemi. Thank you for the tip. |
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03-30-2017, 10:01 PM | #4488 | |
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Got it. Thank you. I will be sure to visit with Tim some more to get the particulars. 900/725- nice! Have you ever taken it down the strip with your current setup ? |
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03-31-2017, 05:06 PM | #4489 |
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Does anyone have any more pictures of the Shadowoods Barracuda in post 4477?
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04-03-2017, 12:03 PM | #4490 |
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Kirk barnett posted this on facebook. I'm wondering if this could be the King Dart before lettering. Also known as Spider.
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