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Big D Gearhead Posts: 5461 From: WELLS, NEVADA USA Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-04-2004 10:47 PM Alex,, I see in your signature you are a Licensed SS Driver.. What all does it take to become a Licensed Driver ?? ------------------ Don 6T6 Fastback 331 STROKER, T-5 Royal Blue Metallic w/Red-Blue Ghost Flames http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/BigD.html First Time out.. 13.384 sec @ 103.388 mph IP: Logged
Big D Gearhead Posts: 5461 From: WELLS, NEVADA USA Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-04-2004 10:48 PM This almost looks like a silly question,, but I am serious.. Don IP: Logged
JCQuinn@work Gearhead Posts: 898 From: Lakewood, CO, USA Registered: Jun 2001	posted 12-05-2004 02:24 AM If your car runs 10 second or slower ET's you merely need to become an NHRA Member, apply for a SS competition number. It costs $25 for one year. If you are going 9.99 or quicker you must get a comprtition license. That involves getting an FAA physical and getting three comp liscensed drivers to watch you make three runs and sign your form. The three runs are progressively quicker and the last one has to be representative of your class. Forms and information are on the NHRA website. http://www.nhra.com/ click on the word "Competition" on the little blue bar at the top of the page. John IP: Logged
Rory McNeil Gearhead Posts: 1611 From: Surrey, B.C. Canada Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-05-2004 12:42 PM Actually, in Super Stock, you may need a Competition license even if you are nowhere near the 9`s. The NHRA rulebook spells out which classes of S/S require the Competition license, but basically, if your classes record is, or has been in the 9`s, then all cars in that class need the Comp. license. For example, there is a local guy with a SS/IA 70 Cougar, 428CJ, that so far has barely gotten into the 10`s, but he had to do the 6 passes needed to get his Comp. license. The SS/IA index is only 11.00, but at this time, any car in I or above is required to hold the Comp. license. The same rules apply for other safety related issues as well. On my M/S Mustang, which has a 13.15 index, & I have only ran a best of 12.52 (so far!), my car has to have a rollbar. The record has been in the high 11`s.Same deal with my car needing to run a scattershield & SFI clutch.I could run 1/2 second quicker in brackets, & not need one, but in Stock, I do. Funny thing is, in Stock, you are not required to wear a fire jacket, even in a high 9 second A/S-A/SA car, but if you run the same car in ET brackets, once you hit the 11`s, it becomes mandatory. ------------------ 78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph 80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph 85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected] 59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto 74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd IP: Logged
Big D Gearhead Posts: 5461 From: WELLS, NEVADA USA Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-05-2004 01:54 PM Thanks Guys.. That's interesting.. ------------------ Don 6T6 Fastback 331 STROKER, T-5 Royal Blue Metallic w/Red-Blue Ghost Flames http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/BigD.html First Time out.. 13.384 sec @ 103.388 mph IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 20638 From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-05-2004 03:41 PM Don, are going to start racing more ? Did you ever get that other toy you were talking about buying ? That one would have made a fun street/strip car. ------------------ SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 26811 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-05-2004 09:40 PM I have a traditional NHRA and IHRA Competition License. I earned it. I was licensed in 1982 and have kept it continuously renewed since. I have signed for many drivers myself over the years. I can't even remember all 3 of the guys who signed mine originally. I know that Joe Colvert was one and Tony Christian was another. I believe that Freddie Garcia was the third. I was originally licensed at Byron. IHRA allows you to grandfather in if you have a current NHRA license. You just need to submit copies. NHRA does not extend the same courtesy. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04 First SS/MA in the TENS! IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Rory McNeil Gearhead Posts: 1611 From: Surrey, B.C. Canada Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-06-2004 02:35 AM Alex, what were you racing back in 82 that required a Comp. license? ------------------ 78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph 80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph 85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected] 59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto 74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 26811 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-06-2004 11:38 AM Well, I guess a lot of people don't know about that one. In 1980 I bought a Modified Eliminator 66 Mustang from Gary Long and Mike Edwards. About the time I retired MM from it's first stint as a SS car. It had a Jack Rousched Boss 294 de-stroker. By the time I got it competitive in late 1981, ME was history. Sooooooooooooooooo over the winter I put a PG in it, added some giggle juice and went Sewer Gas racing with it. I ran with the Midwest Pro Gas association for a couple of summers before the electronics and throttle stops took over. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04 First SS/MA in the TENS! IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Rory McNeil Gearhead Posts: 1611 From: Surrey, B.C. Canada Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-07-2004 12:21 AM Cool Alex, I used to love Modified. We had quite a few regulars at the "old" Mission Raceway in the mid -late 70`s that ran in Modified, including a Boss 302 powered B/SM Maverick. I assume witha your Mustang, the Boss 302 heads would have also put you in B/SM, right? Actually, one of the best known Ford Modified cars at the time, the Corn & Thompson Boss 302 Maverick (D/MP) was bought by a local racer in the mid 70`s. The dumb thing was, they sold the Boss engine to a local Comp racer (57 Tbird D/A), & then tried to run H/MP with a 300 6 cylinder. Kinda strange to buy a "killer" car, & then radically alter it. One of our local stick series racers is still running the same 70 Maverick 300 6 & Nash 5 speed setup that he also ran in H/MP, since 1973. No shortage of high winding small blocks with heavy flywheels in those days! Alex, do you have any pics of the Modified car you could post? Also, do you remember a Modified Fairmont that I believe, ran in Div.3? It was green, and driven by Ron Baker. ------------------ 78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph 80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph 85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected] 59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto 74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 26811 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-07-2004 12:43 AM I'll dig up some pics tomorrow Rory. It was a B/SM car with a Nash 5 speed. It had a slick shifted top loader originally when I bought it, but the gear splits sucked. The 3.25 low in the Nash really woke it up. I first met Bob Corn when he had a 66 Mustang with a Boss 289 that ran in D/MP and E/MP. He was a FoMoCo engineer. I learned a lot of inside dope from him. I remember Baker too. We had a lot of high winding stick shifter MP cars in division 3. You keep forgeting that I was a stick man most of my life. Parts breakage and $$$$$$$$$ made me go pink. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04 First SS/MA in the TENS! IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com [This message has been edited by Moneymaker (edited 12-07-2004).] IP: Logged
Big D Gearhead Posts: 5461 From: WELLS, NEVADA USA Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-07-2004 07:07 PM Good Stories Alex & Rory.. It would be fun to hear some history of M&M members that have been racing for a few years.. There's been a lot of color & changes in drag racing over the last 40 years.. I just saw where they are replacing Chistmas Tree Light with the new Halogens because they light faster,, which should change reaction times & drivers reactions.. ------------------ Don 6T6 Fastback 331 STROKER, T-5 Royal Blue Metallic w/Red-Blue Ghost Flames http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/BigD.html First Time out.. 13.384 sec @ 103.388 mph [This message has been edited by Big D (edited 12-07-2004).] IP: Logged
capri man Gearhead Posts: 7221 From: doerun, ga. Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-07-2004 08:25 PM hey alex, ever heard of any of these guys?? http://georgiadragracing.com/photos/gdrphoto/GDR-00359.html ------------------ mike r racing is real everything else is just a game. 81 capri-302-7.33 @92mph 1/8 1.54 60 ft. http://community.prestage.com/Member+Pages/789.aspx IP: Logged
JCQuinn@work Gearhead Posts: 898 From: Lakewood, CO, USA Registered: Jun 2001	posted 12-07-2004 09:00 PM quote: Originally posted by Rory McNeil: Kinda strange to buy a "killer" car, & then radically alter it. I've seen this done so many times it's become predictable. Most of the time the new owner is correcting things the old owner "did wrong". The car always slows down. I think the naturally asperated classes in NMRA and FFW are pretty close to the old Super Modified class runoffs except there are no Chevies. My health seems to be getting better so maybe I will get the car running next year. Waiting patiently to enjoy your pictures Alex. John IP: Logged
Dad Vishus Gearhead Posts: 913 From: Moscow, Iowa, USA Registered: Dec 2001	posted 12-07-2004 10:16 PM A bit off the subject, I know but all this stickshift talk..... There's a regional group called the Ozark Mountain Super Shifters that have points races all over our part of the country. They are indeed fun to watch. One of them from about 25 miles from here has a real 64 Fairlane Hi-Po car that he bought new. Its now raced with really high RPM little motors, usually around 310 inches. With a Liberty 5 speed it sounds like the world is coming to an end. Launches are on the 10,200 chip and shifts are 9400! Rumor has it he's building an aluminun block motor for next year. Also theres a Maverick with a Cleveland that does HUGE wheelstands. These guys are not quite right! ------------------ 63 Falcon 377 Cleveland stroker Flying Toilet alchohol injection. 6.19 @ 110 MPH 1/8 mile 2002 Ranger FX4 daily driver 2000 F350 PSD Crew cab dually - Like commuting in a B52!! 98 US Cargo Phantom II 28' [This message has been edited by Dad Vishus (edited 12-07-2004).] IP: Logged
Rory McNeil Gearhead Posts: 1611 From: Surrey, B.C. Canada Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-08-2004 01:59 AM DadV, we have a similar stick only class out here in the NorthWest as well. Our web site is: www.bcsupershifter.com Some nice photo`s in the Action photo`s section, as well as some info on several of the race cars, in the members pages. This year, 4 of the top 5 points earners were Fords! We have everything from several mid 8 second cars (368in Yates head 66 Mustang coupe,540in Lenco 70 Nova,as well as a couple of Mopars, including a 8.80 SS/A 68 Hemi Cuda), to 9,10, 11, down to 13 second street cars. Also a few 10 second VW Beetles. Lota of fun!! ------------------ 78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph 80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph 85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected] 59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto 74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd [This message has been edited by Rory McNeil (edited 12-08-2004).] [This message has been edited by Rory McNeil (edited 12-08-2004).] IP: Logged
TomP Gearhead Posts: 6000 From: Delta BC Canada Registered: Dec 99	posted 12-08-2004 02:20 AM Dad V... those guys are quite alright I'd love to dump the clutch at 10,200... i'm afraid my engines innards wouldn't like it. Alex mentions early Pro Gas... that's back when it was cool before the electronic crap ruined it. I started to build my 67 Mustang for that back then, but with my slow work pace and the changes in the class it's still all apart. IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 26811 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-08-2004 06:27 PM We searched and searched for pics of the car and apparently this is the only one we have left of my 66 M/P Mustang. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04 First SS/MA in the TENS! IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Ryan Wilke Gearhead Posts: 2265 From: Stanton, Michigan 49707 Registered: Oct 2000	posted 12-08-2004 08:51 PM WAY, WAY TOO SWEET, ALEX!!! IP: Logged
Mark T 7724 Gearhead Posts: 239 From: Palmdale, CA Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-08-2004 09:40 PM That's Cool Alex, It looks like my car used to when it was in Modified Production I still have the hood with the scoop. I wish I had the Boss 302 withe the Gapp & Roush High Ports and the Doug Nash 5 speed, The Wheelwells are cut like mine are that will change if I ever Paint my car. lol ------------------ 1964-1/2 Mustang SS/L 289 4-Speed, 10.537 @ 124.83. West Coast Money Maker Racing Team Member IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 26811 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-08-2004 10:32 PM Thanks guys, but to tell you the truth compared to MM that car was a real turd. The chassis work was state of the art for the times with an "X" cage and ladder link, but it was far from nice and did not work as well as MM either. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04 First SS/MA in the TENS! IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 20638 From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-09-2004 02:41 AM Thanks for some more great storys Alex. Very cool looking car For a guy of your age you sure have been around racing. It would be great to sit and hear the storys you have to tell. Keep writing plenty of us are reading and dreaming of what it must have been like. Every time I watch a show on drag racing history I think of you guys that where there. How cool it must be to say I knew that guy, or raced that car etc. ------------------ SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics IP: Logged
capri man Gearhead Posts: 7221 From: doerun, ga. Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-09-2004 07:51 AM quote: Originally posted by Fastymz: For a guy of your age you sure have been around racing. i was thinking, for a guy of his age, his memory is still pretty good!! ------------------ mike r racing is real everything else is just a game. 81 capri-302-7.33 @92mph 1/8 1.54 60 ft. http://community.prestage.com/Member+Pages/789.aspx IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 26811 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-09-2004 07:11 PM What do ya mean a guy my age? ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04 First SS/MA in the TENS! IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 20638 From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-09-2004 07:34 PM quote: Originally posted by Moneymaker: What do ya mean a guy [b] my age? [/B] You seem to young to have been around racing for so long. ------------------ SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics IP: Logged
Rory McNeil Gearhead Posts: 1611 From: Surrey, B.C. Canada Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-10-2004 01:42 PM Alex, any chance you may still have some Nash 5 speed stuff laying around? I still have a T5 in my 85 mustang Stocker right now, but I do have a Nash 4+1 Drag race 5speed I`d like to try, but unfortunatly, it has a Chevy input & bearing retainer. I think I`ll park the Fairmont for next season, & concentrate on the Mustang, so I could "borrow" the Fairmonts Jerico, but that would require re gearing the trans. Ideally, I`d like to try both, to see if the extra gear in the Nash is worth anything over the Jericos 4 gears. I doubt it, but ya never know unless ya try! ------------------ 78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph 80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph 85 Mustang NHRA M/Stock 302 5speed. [email protected] 59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto 74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 26811 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-10-2004 02:51 PM Sorry Rory, but all of my Nash, top loader, and related clutch stuff long ago went the way of my Clutch Turbo. H-I-S-T-O-R-Y I sold the Top loader, then the Nash soon after I installed the PG. Then I hated that piece of garbage 2 speed slush box so much Hydro Bob and I engineered a 2.75 low gear clutch turbo for the 66 to replace the powerslide. I got divorced and sold the 66 before I ever had a chance to install it. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04 First SS/MA in the TENS! IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Big D Gearhead Posts: 5461 From: WELLS, NEVADA USA Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-10-2004 11:32 PM ------------------ Don 6T6 Fastback 331 STROKER, T-5 Royal Blue Metallic w/Red-Blue Ghost Flames http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/BigD.html First Time out.. 13.384 sec @ 103.388 mph IP: Logged
Big D Gearhead Posts: 5461 From: WELLS, NEVADA USA Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-11-2004 06:16 PM With the C4 being such a good unit.. How much are the PG's used today.. ------------------ Don 6T6 Fastback 331 STROKER, T-5 Royal Blue Metallic w/Red-Blue Ghost Flames http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/BigD.html First Time out.. 13.384 sec @ 103.388 mph IP: Logged
steve'66 Gearhead Posts: 9476 From: Sonoma,CA,USA Registered: Mar 2000	posted 12-11-2004 06:54 PM quote: Originally posted by Big D: With the C4 being such a good unit.. How much are the PG's used today.. Like them or not, The PowerGlide is the most popular automatic in drag racing. SteveW IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 44921 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 12-13-2004 07:53 PM Alex sent me this pics to post, and they were apparently sent to him by Hans: "Alex This is my old mustang, -66 fastback with Boss 302,Toploader gearbox and 9 inch rear. I got to think about it when i saw the pic of your old car. These pics are from 1986. Hans" IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 20638 From: Reno Nv USA M&M#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 12-13-2004 07:57 PM Hans, that 66 was an awesome looking car. ------------------ SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics IP: Logged
Dad Vishus Gearhead Posts: 913 From: Moscow, Iowa, USA Registered: Dec 2001	posted 12-13-2004 08:40 PM Neat car. Theres a perfect one for the name "Twist And Shout!" Wins the torqued out of shape award every time. ------------------ 63 Falcon 377 Cleveland stroker Flying Toilet alchohol injection. 6.19 @ 110 MPH 1/8 mile 2002 Ranger FX4 daily driver 2000 F350 PSD Crew cab dually - Like commuting in a B52!! 98 US Cargo Phantom II 28' IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 26811 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-14-2004 09:48 AM I have never had a Ford twist like that. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04 First SS/MA in the TENS! IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Hans olsson Gearhead Posts: 717 From: Sweden Registered: Apr 2000	posted 12-14-2004 05:08 PM Thanks for the nice words. It was a fun car to drive and the reason for the odd looking launches was a not sorted out coil over four link rear suspension. The clutch was not helping either. Lots of spring pressure and a 40 lbs flywheel. Hans ------------------ VIN 1F05M139343 71 Mach 1 Ram-Air 351C 4V 285 HP F-G/Stock Aut Stockers are way cool! [This message has been edited by Hans olsson (edited 12-14-2004).] IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 26811 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 12-14-2004 09:39 PM quote: Originally posted by Hans olsson: The clutch was not helping either. Lots of spring pressure and a 40 lbs flywheel. Hans Yeah Hans, that's the way we did things back then with a stick. No light clutches, carbon fiber discs, Jerico's etc. Just a 50# flywheel, top loader, and a real strong left foot! ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,& '04 First SS/MA in the TENS! IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Big D Gearhead Posts: 5461 From: WELLS, NEVADA USA Registered: Nov 2000	posted 12-15-2004 11:13 PM Great Stories,, Great Pics.. We should put together a BOOK on "The History of Drag Racing Mustangs & other Fords".. Like the other post says.. "This Site Rocks".. ------------------ Don 6T6 Fastback 331 STROKER, T-5 Royal Blue Metallic w/Red-Blue Ghost Flames http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/BigD.html First Time out.. 13.384 sec @ 103.388 mph IP: Logged