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

[churchmouse]

Yep. Cried when the guy running the tree messed up and screwed Ryan which meant a re-race.

I did see Daddy Dave standing at the line in Arizona. I'd still like to know how the racers are selected. Megaladon hasn't been at the last few races either.

I'm enjoying the show.

I enjoy it.
Megaladon smoked the motor at one of the earlier races. Those are not cheap and easy to rebuild/replace I am guessing.
Also how far they have to haul.
I would bet Daddy dave rode in with someone. I have grapevined he is re-doing his supercharger.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I could probly make these work.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/d/traction-bars/6541191210.html

 

[churchmouse]

I could probly make these work.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/d/traction-bars/6541191210.html

Uh......no, you need the full mount pad (4 bolts) not the 2.
Not saying they will not work. They might. Maybe. Kinda.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Uh......no, you need the full mount pad (4 bolts) not the 2.
Not saying they will not work. They might. Maybe. Kinda.

Like so?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lak-21606

 

[churchmouse]

Like so?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lak-21606

Lakewood......a name from the past.

Yes. We used the extended version that went well back past the spring perch. They literally pulled down on the springs. Not seen a set forever. They worked well on Mono-Leaf set ups.

 

[RustyHornet]

Like so?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/lak-21606

Like so...

Calvert Racing 2380: CalTracs Traction Bars | JEGS

 

[churchmouse]

Like so...

Calvert Racing 2380: CalTracs Traction Bars | JEGS

I have heard these were the new best thing. No direct experience.

 

[RustyHornet]

I have heard these were the new best thing. No direct experience.

We used them on the ‘67 Fairlane project and the Roadrunner. They word fantastic and are a much more modern design than the slapper bars.

 

[churchmouse]

We used them on the ‘67 Fairlane project and the Roadrunner. They word fantastic and are a much more modern design than the slapper bars.

It looks well engineered. Also appears to be very adjustable.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Like so...

Calvert Racing 2380: CalTracs Traction Bars | JEGS

If the funds come available then yeah those are ideal.

 

[RustyHornet]

If the funds come available then yeah those are ideal.

Find some cheaper wheels and that’ll pay for it.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Find some cheaper wheels and that’ll pay for it.

Heck the real ones are almost as expensive if you can ever find em.

 

[femurphy77]

Lakewood......a name from the past.

Yes. We used the extended version that went well back past the spring perch. They literally pulled down on the springs. Not seen a set forever. They worked well on Mono-Leaf set ups.

I had a set of these on a somewhat overpowered Mustang back in the day, the real deal!

The Caltracs are GREAT and I believe they have been in use since the 60's, I'll be putting the on the Galaxie since they'll be period correct for the car, trying to keep it retro.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Nice looking setup

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1977-vega-drag-car/6554869724.html

 

[Super Bee]

I want what this guy is smoking. The car is maybe worth half of what he is asking. The C4 Vettes just do not bring the money.


https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-corvette/6548896676.html

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I want what this guy is smoking. The car is maybe worth half of what he is asking. The C4 Vettes just do not bring the money.

https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-corvette/6548896676.html

Yeah that would take a VERY specific buyer to look at that car.

 

[churchmouse]

Nice looking setup

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/1977-vega-drag-car/6554869724.html

For a solid 10K you could have a nice Pro bracket runner.
Then a trailer/truck/track gear/etc and so on.

 

[churchmouse]

I had a set of these on a somewhat overpowered Mustang back in the day, the real deal!

The Caltracs are GREAT and I believe they have been in use since the 60's, I'll be putting the on the Galaxie since they'll be period correct for the car, trying to keep it retro.

Those are the bars. And they worked.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

For a solid 10K you could have a nice Pro bracket runner.
Then a trailer/truck/track gear/etc and so on.

Man, your small block on the bottle in that car? I bet 9’s would be possible.....

 

[churchmouse]

Man, your small block on the bottle in that car? I bet 9’s would be possible.....

It would probably run low 10's on the motor no more than that car weighs. I pushed my 70 Camaro mid 10.40's before I went nuts with the compression. Pretty much as it sits right now. Lighter car, bottle.......Oh yeah. It has the bars to go fast.