The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[churchmouse]

I am having a moment of “idk what to do’s”.

This will pass.

 

[thunderchicken]

Boost is where it shines but I think high compression has untapped potential with E85.

E85 has serious potential. There are some people going really fast with it. The big draw back with E85 is it attracts moisture. So the fuel system has to be planned out so only materials that won't rust are used.

 

[thunderchicken]

It has gone up. I ran this in the engine I still have when the compression was in Lunar orbit instead of methanol. I am done with Meth.......

I also had it in the supercharged Harley when it had the tune set to "Kill". I ran the tune on "Stun" in street trim. That tune required Cam-2. I kept a 50 drum on hand. They called it a 55 but 50 was all we could ever get from one...

The "Kill" tune included the 50HP plate under the carb in front of the SC. I removed the nozzle's as they were just to violent. The plate acted as a power adder and sub-cooled the charge entering the SC. Chemical intercooler so to speak. When it engaged the bike went full on warp factor but the transition was not nearly as violent as the direct port nozzles. Even the Dyno guy noticed it.

165 RWHP on the engine and 211 with the spray. I truly think the added cooling effect helped the big numbers.
10:80's on a solid pass on the engine.
10'30's on the spray spinning the tire on the 1/2 shift and sometimes 2/3 shift. Bike weighed in at 750 pounds curb wet. I was 235 geared up. 1000 pounds running like that........

I don't know if you are crazy, retarded or a genius....but you got guts. NO WAY anyone could get my fat ass to even entertain the thought of getting on a bike like that. I will stick to door cars at least we have more that just a brain bucket and leather if all hell breaks loose

 

[thunderchicken]

Holy cramshaft Batman!!!!

This is the ONLY context that I would ever say this but...nice shaft. Give us some specs and manufacturer

 

[churchmouse]

I don't know if you are crazy, retarded or a genius....but you got guts. NO WAY anyone could get my fat ass to even entertain the thought of getting on a bike like that. I will stick to door cars at least we have more that just a brain bucket and leather if all hell breaks loose

I have been up on 2 wheels with a motor since I was around 9 years old. Harley Topper. Look it up. My Uncle had 2 of them. He said if I can get one started I can ride it. Guess what................Motoring in about 20 minutes.

 

[RustyHornet]

This is the ONLY context that I would ever say this but...nice shaft. Give us some specs and manufacturer

Sorry, not at liberty to disclose anything. This one is going into competition. Blown alcohol dragster that I shared pics of last year. 60mm damn. She big. Custom grind from Comp.

 

[thunderchicken]

Sorry, not at liberty to disclose anything. This one is going into competition. Blown alcohol dragster that I shared pics of last year. 60mm damn. She big. Custom grind from Comp.

Fair enough. I fully understand

 

[femurphy77]

That is an aggressive ramp rate. Must be a roller cam.

Open. Close. Repeat. No thinking, just doing.

 

[churchmouse]

OK....I think we have struck a deal on my 64. I will be + side of even on what I have spent in total and he is paying me to finish the car as I was going to anyway.

I am kind of sad right now. This may be the end of personal HotRod ownership.

 

[thunderchicken]

OK....I think we have struck a deal on my 64. I will be + side of even on what I have spent in total and he is paying me to finish the car as I was going to anyway.

I am kind of sad right now. This may be the end of personal HotRod ownership.

That kinda sucks but who knows maybe you will find a sweet little street cruiser to play with

 

[ChristianPatriot]

That is sad. End of an era. You did have a good run though!

Luckily for you, there are plenty of young guys that want to steal all of your knowledge, parts, tools, engines. You can live vicariously through them

 

[ghitch75]

OK....I think we have struck a deal on my 64. I will be + side of even on what I have spent in total and he is paying me to finish the car as I was going to anyway.

I am kind of sad right now. This may be the end of personal HotRod ownership.

i wanted to go for a ride and a burger.....

 

[RustyHornet]

Sad and glad for you, Tim. Although I’m pretty sure after you finish this car, it won’t be long before you need something. You’re due for something a little closer to done. Even if it’s not a full blown race car, a nice cruiser would do you well with the grand kiddos. Hope all goes well with the Mrs...

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I should keep this in my garage and swap it out for long road trips.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/d/1972-nova-85-rear-end/6483463843.html

 

[RustyHornet]

I should keep this in my garage and swap it out for long road trips.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/d/1972-nova-85-rear-end/6483463843.html

Just get a 9” and a spare center section. Or an overdrive trans. Much easier.

 

[bigretic]

Garage progress... first time I've seen the vette body uncovered in 2 years. Would have been cheaper to buy a car than build a garage to build a car, but I guess i'm stubborn that way... Plus, where would I park it?

 

[churchmouse]

Garage progress... first time I've seen the vette body uncovered in 2 years. Would have been cheaper to buy a car than build a garage to build a car, but I guess i'm stubborn that way... Plus, where would I park it?

Last we saw this area was pretty raw.......

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Garage progress... first time I've seen the vette body uncovered in 2 years. Would have been cheaper to buy a car than build a garage to build a car, but I guess i'm stubborn that way... Plus, where would I park it?

Nice!!

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Trying to convince the wife to take a couple thousand of our tax return and finish the engine installation on the Ventura. Don’t think she’s gonna go for it.

 

[churchmouse]

Trying to convince the wife to take a couple thousand of our tax return and finish the engine installation on the Ventura. Don’t think she’s gonna go for it.

You should get your share yes......maybe just enough to build the engine..