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Forum: Pontiac - Race 11-11-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,277
Posted By ventura7211
I went to upgrade my gauges, but with the racepak...

I went to upgrade my gauges, but with the racepak it was actually cheaper to buy a dash than new guages.

The sensors cost about what a good gauge will cost, and if you want it to be displayed by a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-08-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,648
Posted By ventura7211
The SBC that went 3.88 yesterday has cast heads...

The SBC that went 3.88 yesterday has cast heads and a cast block, the car was totaled on the run, so no chance of him going faster, the SBC only had a handful of runs after his SBF that ran 3.90s...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-08-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 16,648
Posted By ventura7211
Threes are within reach for him. All the...

Threes are within reach for him.

All the talk about NHRA pro-mod lately, this class is full of NHRA and outlaw promod engine combos and a mix of composite and oem roof/quarters cars.

So far a...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-27-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 6,527
Posted By ventura7211
Yes/No. The cam plays a role. A poor design...

Yes/No.

The cam plays a role. A poor design isn't going to pick up with jet as well as a good design. There is way more to it than LSA and lift, the cams today that make power are completely...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-20-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 6,527
Posted By ventura7211
JMO You have to start small with a known...

JMO

You have to start small with a known good spread.

Say a 28 nitrous jet in a fogger, make a few passes checking the plugs, see which cylinders are the problem cylinders adjust jetting/timing...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 09-18-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 6,527
Posted By ventura7211
You need to look into nitrous outlets stinger...

You need to look into nitrous outlets stinger plate, I had every cyl different in timing for single and cross bar plates, now I have two cylinders different by less than a degree just because of OCD...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-25-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By ventura7211
I gave a way a new cam lock belt to replace it...

I gave a way a new cam lock belt to replace it with a conventional latch style set up.

I like impact's harnesses because they can be had with black hardware.

Its all personal preference.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-25-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,501
Posted By ventura7211
My understanding is no, they are not. The...

My understanding is no, they are not.

The bow-tie block and SVO block a marginally better than stock when making power compared to a Dart, etc type aftermarket block.

I've ripped the mains out...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-16-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,085
Posted By ventura7211
It would be sitting in your shop for a long while...

It would be sitting in your shop for a long while before you could find the one buyer who would pay that price for the package deal.

The only way to sell a race car is to piece it out.

You can...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 12-05-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 51,050
Posted By ventura7211
Andrade back halved his car a year ago. The...

Andrade back halved his car a year ago.

The only main difference in the cars that have been on the show and a pro-mod is a composite body and front suspension configuration.

Deputy's Firebird...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 10-01-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,162
Posted By ventura7211
No roots, NA Tunnel rammed SBC stick shift car.

No roots, NA Tunnel rammed SBC stick shift car.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-15-2015, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 780
Posted By ventura7211
So now everything has to be more efficient than...

So now everything has to be more efficient than before in a given RPM range meaning the exotic parts will start showing up behind the flywheel into the clutch, trans, and rear housing.

The ability...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-15-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,065
Posted By ventura7211
Ford failed in Pro-Stock when they "gave the...

Ford failed in Pro-Stock when they "gave the reigns" to Morgan, a self-proclaimed engine master who now sources his power plants from others.

A better ROI from Ford would have been to give Billy...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 08-05-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 12,634
Posted By ventura7211
If you've ever taken one a part and put it back...

If you've ever taken one a part and put it back together, you will find it has as much in common with the Pontiac design as it does with the SBC.

Pontiac:
4 head bolts per cyl.

Separate Valley...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-03-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 693
Posted By ventura7211
Unless you are running an oxygenated fuel like...

Unless you are running an oxygenated fuel like Q16 (where its worth keeping the fuel sealed), the 5 gallon pales are a bad buy compared to a 30 or 54 gallon drum.
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-03-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,483
Views: 69,709
Posted By ventura7211
Its because apples are being compared to oranges....

Its because apples are being compared to oranges.

A light weight over tired under powered car is being compared to a heavier over powered under tired car.

You can cut good lights, but the car...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 07-02-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,257
Posted By ventura7211
To heat form Lexan, you have to pre-heat at like...

To heat form Lexan, you have to pre-heat at like 250-275 degrees for a period of time (couple hours) to burn off the moisture before heating around 375 degrees to form the material.

Lower...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-31-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,300
Posted By ventura7211
Several ODR guys are using water and nitrous...

Several ODR guys are using water and nitrous injection on turbo gasoline combinations now days, not to help spool, but to help cool the intake charge, the intercoolers are not the most efficient in...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-31-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,300
Posted By ventura7211
Its not splitting hairs, you say their cars are...

Its not splitting hairs, you say their cars are not legal at NHRA tracks, based on items not allowed in NHRA classes at NHRA events, which from attendance and participation figures show there is very...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 05-31-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,300
Posted By ventura7211
Where is it in the rule book that says its...

Where is it in the rule book that says its illegal to have a Davis Technologies box in a car at a NHRA track?

Motec fuel management system?

AMS 1000/2000?

MSD digital 7? MSD Power Grid?
...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 04-01-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 319
Posted By ventura7211
Start by Testing, then testing some more, lol. ...

Start by Testing, then testing some more, lol.

Small changes between passes until you get an idea of what the car wants and how it responds.

Do you have limiters for the front end travel?...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-28-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 319
Posted By ventura7211
Guys have been 1.0x to the 60 on 275s, one with...

Guys have been 1.0x to the 60 on 275s, one with leaf springs as well.

The tire isn't suppose to make up for an inefficient and poorly set up suspension...

I realize its easier to put on the...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-24-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By ventura7211
Have a net made that fits the cage, it doesn't...

Have a net made that fits the cage, it doesn't cost that much compared to the universal ones that will likely fit like crap.

You can mount it in a variety of methods, I've had the seat belt...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 03-17-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By ventura7211
Yes, you need two boxes, the "black box" provides...

Yes, you need two boxes, the "black box" provides spark (more than the digital boxes) the "red box" is the programmable ignition box. The grid is able to control boxes with a higher output with...
Forum: Pontiac - Race 01-12-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By ventura7211
You need a minimum of 6 1/2" from the axle...

You need a minimum of 6 1/2" from the axle centerline to the outside of the caliper at its widest point (usually the pads) the fit inside the barrel of most beadlocked wheels.

Wilwoods are the...
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