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09-17-2022, 07:25 PM | #1 |
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It shows Russell link on qualifying page but does not show him running 1st round at maple grove. What happened?
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09-17-2022, 09:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: Russ linke
theres a posting a bunch of cars pulled for teardown & he was found with too thin head gaskets
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Glad you asked..There doesn't seem to be much interest. For you that don't build your own engines, this is about a full point of compression. We're talking about tenths here, not hundredths. That being said, I never met the man. I don't care one way or the other. I don't even race NHRA, and not the one who reported it. ;-)
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09-17-2022, 11:21 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for the info.
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Mark- There is plenty of interest here in the pits - most are glad the NHRA are finally taking interest back in our sport and just as many are sad that 'Bubba' got tossed - he's a good guy who like many doesn't build his own engines .As for his gasket giving him tenths - I don't think so ! !
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09-18-2022, 08:06 AM | #6 |
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Bubski thinking that's about 7/10s of a point in compression !! a nice gain for sure !! Bubski also applauds NHRA for stepping up and teching the racers like old times !! As far as that's the way my engine builder built it !! Bubski's thinking that's BS !! Bubski Can't think of a professional stocker engine builder who would blatantly cheat with a specification thats a numerical value and cannot be argued with !! enhanced heads and intakes are gray areas !! numerical specs like cam lift ,deck clearance , bore , stroke etc are in no way vague !! And anyone who is sad cause this guy got tossed is an out right liar !! Bubski's sure many a racer got beat by him in his illegal state !! Thanks NHRA for doing what needs to be done in class racing !!
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Both the deck and the gasket thickness have to add up to the published spec or larger. Anything less is wrong.
It looks like the 260hp. gasket was used instead of the 285hp gasket. .018'' difference in thickness. Last edited by Larry Hill; 09-18-2022 at 10:15 AM. Reason: I listed 275 hp instead of the 285 hp |
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09-18-2022, 11:46 AM | #10 |
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Jack. I also like Bubba. Let’s get real. .022 deck height is worth about 1 point in compression. One point of compression is 3-4 % power increase. That’s about 15 HP.
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