Author: 79410aspenrt

Drag car brakes

I’m in the process of putting rear disc brakes on my car. I had rear drum brakes with disc brakes up front.
I’m also redoing all the brake lines. My question is do I need a proportioning valve?

I have read some articles and some say PV is not needed i…

Ported intake gain?

I have a Victor W2 intake on my 340” engine. Intake is as cast, no porting. Would there be a benefit with getting it ported? I do not port myself so I would have to send it to get done.
Who would be the person or place to call?

this is what i’m busy with

i sold my 79 R/T last December and bought this 77 RoadRunner.

this is a huge change for me. i’m used to 4000 lbs with my last 2 cars. this one is 2400 lbs.

i have to make a few changes to make it 8.50 spec. my plans are to run 9.50’s on motor and spray to 8.60’s.

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1st car show

My alcoholic breathing beast attended her first car show since I’ve owned her. Extremely hot at 37*C.

340” W2 race engine build thead?

is there any interest in my 340 W2 race engine build? if there is, i will take photos and document the build.

340 oil pan questions

i’m shopping for oil pan for my 340. i’ve been looking at the kevko pans. any preference for sump location? i’m leaning towards a rear sump pan but not 100% sure. i don’t see any rear sump pans at the track being used.

what is everyone using for a drag only car?

Electric fan

Brand new. Never out of box. 3300 cfm. Thermostat controlled. This is the best fan on the market. I had one on my black R/T with 13.5:1 compression and never got over 180* with a factory rad. Only reason for selling is I switched to methanol and no lo…