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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
Headers changed, checked the lash, put some new plugs in and started building a new crankcase vent/catch can. Got some pictures to put up.
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10-15-2019, 10:01 PM | #1682 |
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
Couple little things left to do when we get to Rockingham but we're mostly ready. New crankcase vent is operational and ready for testing. We're loaded up and should make it tomorrow night.
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10-19-2019, 05:25 PM | #1683 |
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
Racing was called today due to rain so I'll update... I feel like our header change made very little difference in how the car reacts to shifting early, however It did slow us down .10-.13 in E.T. but we did gain 1mph to 117.50. Ran 11.485 11.480 11.480 on our three passes yesterday, talk about luck because there's no way it's that good hahaha, don't have enough real data to know what to dial so 11.48 it was for this morning, .011 red and ran 11.51, she hit the limiter pretty hard 1-2 so she's working on that and I think the weather was a little worse. I guess they'll finish this race in the morning then start the national open.
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10-19-2019, 06:54 PM | #1684 |
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
Todd, I watched all of Autumn’s runs on the live feed. VERY few cars on the premises were as consistent on the incrementals and ET. You’ve developed a great base to work on and Autumn is showing a great deal of promise. One thing you might consider is enrolling her in one of Frank Hawley’s Super Gas classes. It will help her slow everything down and help make the runs more relaxed. Don’t fault anything she’s doing, just think that Frank’s tutoring and giving more insight into focus and the psychology of racing would be a great asset for any young racer. Again, great job by you both and good luck tomorrow if they get the National Open in.
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
Todd and Autumn: nice progress!
Todd, let me know your thoughts on venting off the fuel pump area. I worked with that a couple years ago....there's more going on down there than it seems. -Al
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
I almost bored the pushrod hole out to the cam tunnel, wish I had.
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
Crankcase volume velocity through the oil drain back hole is impressive, to say the least......
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Absolutely, I'll call you and give you an idea of my plan.
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Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.
Todd,
Please post a photo of the engine compartment from the front of the car so we can see your great work. Thanks in advance, Frank |
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