Shakedown Cruise

~The Jester~ · 06-30-2005, 04:58 PM

Well, thrashed on the car last week to get it done for Fun Ford. Then I decided after what happened last year, that I wanted to take the car out somewhere BEFORE FFW. So, Monday I test fired the motor, and found out I have throwout bearing issues. Called RAM, and got the part # for the correct one. Tuesday I worked on 2 trucks at my shop, then ran to Summit around 5:00. Got home around 7:00, threw down some dinner, and had the car back together with the new throwout bearing at midnight. Wed morning, I redid my exhaust hangers, and took the car around the block. Loaded her up, and hauled azz to Dragway 42 for the shakedown.

RIGHT OFF THE TRAILER after 2 years apart, she went a 12.29 @ 115, with an idiot trying to shift gears in a pro-shifted tranny for the first time. Readjusted the vavles, checked plugs, checked timing. charged battery (alt issues) Then I found out that the street class up there is only allowed to go 12.00 or slower. Soooo, I dialed in at 12.00 for first round, and I was gonna let it rip and breakout, go home. By this time it's 11:30 at night, and I'm over an hour from home. Ran 12.13 @ 105 on the brakes, decided I wanted to win instead.

Back to the pits, charged the battery. Didn't have enough time to fully charge it before 2nd round, so I decided this was it. Ran 11.9001 @ 118.42 for the breakout loss.

hehehehe

Sorry for the long story, but I wanted to share. Knew you'd all be happy to hear about it. Car DEFINITELY has more in it, it'll go 10.90 after I spray some Raid in there and get rid of all the bugs!

HotRoddin · 07-01-2005, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

Well, thrashed on the car last week to get it done for Fun Ford. Then I decided after what happened last year, that I wanted to take the car out somewhere BEFORE FFW. So, Monday I test fired the motor, and found out I have throwout bearing issues. Called RAM, and got the part # for the correct one. Tuesday I worked on 2 trucks at my shop, then ran to Summit around 5:00. Got home around 7:00, threw down some dinner, and had the car back together with the new throwout bearing at midnight. Wed morning, I redid my exhaust hangers, and took the car around the block. Loaded her up, and hauled azz to Dragway 42 for the shakedown.

RIGHT OFF THE TRAILER after 2 years apart, she went a 12.29 @ 115, with an idiot trying to shift gears in a pro-shifted tranny for the first time. Readjusted the vavles, checked plugs, checked timing. charged battery (alt issues) Then I found out that the street class up there is only allowed to go 12.00 or slower. Soooo, I dialed in at 12.00 for first round, and I was gonna let it rip and breakout, go home. By this time it's 11:30 at night, and I'm over an hour from home. Ran 12.13 @ 105 on the brakes, decided I wanted to win instead.

Back to the pits, charged the battery. Didn't have enough time to fully charge it before 2nd round, so I decided this was it. Ran 11.9001 @ 118.42 for the breakout loss.

hehehehe

Sorry for the long story, but I wanted to share. Knew you'd all be happy to hear about it. Car DEFINITELY has more in it, it'll go 10.90 after I spray some Raid in there and get rid of all the bugs!

Exxxxcellent

82 GT · 07-03-2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

, it'll go 10.90 after I spray some Raid in there and get rid of all the bugs!

Are you implying that you plan on running nitrous?

~The Jester~ · 07-04-2005, 05:42 AM

Eh, not yet. I meant getting all the stupid little stuff tuned. Haven't TOUCHED the carb or distributor yet, think I also have a bad fuel pressure regulator. Changing the clutch cable, LEARN HOW TO SHIFT IT

, etc etc. And a GOOD tune. That kinda stuff.

Might spray it later, the cheater system is already on the car. It has "hyper" pistons in it though, so I'll go easy with the squeeze if I do.

82 GT · 07-04-2005, 09:06 AM

Oh..I see now. Hey, can you spray a little of that D-con stuff on my engine so it will run 12's like it's supposed to?

Ieatcamaros · 07-07-2005, 07:47 PM

That's much better than last year, Jester. Congrats on the 11.90! Are you gonna run any NMRA races?

~The Jester~ · 07-11-2005, 08:28 AM

Just got back from Fun Ford Weekend! WOOO HOOO! 11.262 @ 121.29 MPH!!!!! This Mo-Fugger RIPS!

Hurt the motor a smidge, bent a pushrod and screwed up a rocker and guide plate. Gotta pay attention to that shift light, bug dummy! Not a bad fix though.

We're talking about hitting NMRA in Columbus, gotta check up on the rule book and see where I fit in though.

82 GT · 07-11-2005, 05:52 PM

Congrats!!
What is your new setup now?

~The Jester~ · 07-12-2005, 08:50 AM

Simple setup! 347 stock block, FRPP bottom end with a girdle. Flat top KB hypers (icky) Edelbrock Victor Jr intake, Holley 750, killer Cam Motion cam, prototype Canfield Heads, little pee-pee 1 5/8" headers with little pee-pee 2 1/2" exhaust. Ram clutch, soon to be Pro-Motion Kevlar, Tremec TKO II proshifted by Pro-Motion. Aluminum FRPP driveshaft, 4.30 gears on a stock Exploder posi carrier with 31 spline Strange axles. Big nasty fuel system. Did my homework on the fuel system, and trust me it's worth it!

Not sure why this sucker screams like it does,

but I was shifting at 7,500 and she was still pulling HARD! I got in-car footage from FFW, just have to figure out how to get it from the camera to my compooper, then you guys can see the show.

I'm frigginn' ecstatic about this car! Better than I ever imagined! Thanks for all the congrats guys!!!

Time to go Mouse Hunting!!! Maybe even a Rat or two.....

Ieatcamaros · 07-12-2005, 05:58 PM

Jester, what class did you run in at FFW?

~The Jester~ · 07-12-2005, 07:29 PM

I ran Quick Ford at FFW, I'm under the impression that NMRA is all radial tires. In which case I gotta go but some. ???

Here's the in-car footage. Forgive the huge bog, but figured that out on the next pass. This was only my 4th pass in the car, so I was still seeing where she wanted shifted at. Not a great video, but you'll get the idea. Can't see the boards, but this particular pass was 11.41 @ 118.63
http://www.knights-rule.com/mpgs/LuckyInCar2.WMV

rwhite65 · 07-13-2005, 12:05 AM

Jester,
Man, u r making me very jealous!
Ryan

rwhite65 · 07-13-2005, 12:10 AM

U know, now that I think about it, I wanna hear more about this fuel system.
Ryan

~The Jester~ · 07-13-2005, 01:03 AM

Found this pic from FFW. 11.41 pass

Fuel system, Hmmmm. Whatcha wanna know? Sump, -12 to the Product Engineering filter, -12 to the BG400 pump, -8 return right off the pump, -10 up to the front of the car, into a Magnafuel fuel log. 2 Magnafuel 2 port regulators, 2 -6's up to the carb, and -3 returns from the regulators to a Y block, then -6 back to the tank.

06-30-2005, 04:58 PM	#1
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Shakedown Cruise Well, thrashed on the car last week to get it done for Fun Ford. Then I decided after what happened last year, that I wanted to take the car out somewhere BEFORE FFW. So, Monday I test fired the motor, and found out I have throwout bearing issues. Called RAM, and got the part # for the correct one. Tuesday I worked on 2 trucks at my shop, then ran to Summit around 5:00. Got home around 7:00, threw down some dinner, and had the car back together with the new throwout bearing at midnight. Wed morning, I redid my exhaust hangers, and took the car around the block. Loaded her up, and hauled azz to Dragway 42 for the shakedown. RIGHT OFF THE TRAILER after 2 years apart, she went a 12.29 @ 115, with an idiot trying to shift gears in a pro-shifted tranny for the first time. Readjusted the vavles, checked plugs, checked timing. charged battery (alt issues) Then I found out that the street class up there is only allowed to go 12.00 or slower. Soooo, I dialed in at 12.00 for first round, and I was gonna let it rip and breakout, go home. By this time it's 11:30 at night, and I'm over an hour from home. Ran 12.13 @ 105 on the brakes, decided I wanted to win instead. Back to the pits, charged the battery. Didn't have enough time to fully charge it before 2nd round, so I decided this was it. Ran 11.9001 @ 118.42 for the breakout loss. hehehehe Sorry for the long story, but I wanted to share. Knew you'd all be happy to hear about it. Car DEFINITELY has more in it, it'll go 10.90 after I spray some Raid in there and get rid of all the bugs! __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

07-04-2005, 05:42 AM	#4
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Shakedown Cruise Eh, not yet. I meant getting all the stupid little stuff tuned. Haven't TOUCHED the carb or distributor yet, think I also have a bad fuel pressure regulator. Changing the clutch cable, LEARN HOW TO SHIFT IT , etc etc. And a GOOD tune. That kinda stuff. Might spray it later, the cheater system is already on the car. It has "hyper" pistons in it though, so I'll go easy with the squeeze if I do. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

07-04-2005, 09:06 AM	#5
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: Shakedown Cruise Oh..I see now. Hey, can you spray a little of that D-con stuff on my engine so it will run 12's like it's supposed to? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

07-07-2005, 07:47 PM	#6
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Shakedown Cruise That's much better than last year, Jester. Congrats on the 11.90! Are you gonna run any NMRA races? __________________ The sig says it all.

07-11-2005, 08:28 AM	#7
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Shakedown Cruise Just got back from Fun Ford Weekend! WOOO HOOO! 11.262 @ 121.29 MPH!!!!! This Mo-Fugger RIPS! Hurt the motor a smidge, bent a pushrod and screwed up a rocker and guide plate. Gotta pay attention to that shift light, bug dummy! Not a bad fix though. We're talking about hitting NMRA in Columbus, gotta check up on the rule book and see where I fit in though. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

07-11-2005, 05:52 PM	#8
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: Shakedown Cruise Congrats!! What is your new setup now? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

07-12-2005, 08:50 AM	#9
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Shakedown Cruise Simple setup! 347 stock block, FRPP bottom end with a girdle. Flat top KB hypers (icky) Edelbrock Victor Jr intake, Holley 750, killer Cam Motion cam, prototype Canfield Heads, little pee-pee 1 5/8" headers with little pee-pee 2 1/2" exhaust. Ram clutch, soon to be Pro-Motion Kevlar, Tremec TKO II proshifted by Pro-Motion. Aluminum FRPP driveshaft, 4.30 gears on a stock Exploder posi carrier with 31 spline Strange axles. Big nasty fuel system. Did my homework on the fuel system, and trust me it's worth it! Not sure why this sucker screams like it does, but I was shifting at 7,500 and she was still pulling HARD! I got in-car footage from FFW, just have to figure out how to get it from the camera to my compooper, then you guys can see the show. I'm frigginn' ecstatic about this car! Better than I ever imagined! Thanks for all the congrats guys!!! Time to go Mouse Hunting!!! Maybe even a Rat or two..... __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

07-12-2005, 05:58 PM	#10
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Shakedown Cruise Jester, what class did you run in at FFW? __________________ The sig says it all.

07-12-2005, 07:29 PM	#11
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Shakedown Cruise I ran Quick Ford at FFW, I'm under the impression that NMRA is all radial tires. In which case I gotta go but some. ??? Here's the in-car footage. Forgive the huge bog, but figured that out on the next pass. This was only my 4th pass in the car, so I was still seeing where she wanted shifted at. Not a great video, but you'll get the idea. Can't see the boards, but this particular pass was 11.41 @ 118.63 http://www.knights-rule.com/mpgs/LuckyInCar2.WMV __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply..... Last edited by ~The Jester~; 07-15-2005 at 06:43 AM..

07-13-2005, 12:05 AM	#12
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Shakedown Cruise Jester, Man, u r making me very jealous! Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

07-13-2005, 12:10 AM	#13
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Shakedown Cruise U know, now that I think about it, I wanna hear more about this fuel system. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

07-13-2005, 01:03 AM	#14
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Shakedown Cruise Found this pic from FFW. 11.41 pass Fuel system, Hmmmm. Whatcha wanna know? Sump, -12 to the Product Engineering filter, -12 to the BG400 pump, -8 return right off the pump, -10 up to the front of the car, into a Magnafuel fuel log. 2 Magnafuel 2 port regulators, 2 -6's up to the carb, and -3 returns from the regulators to a Y block, then -6 back to the tank. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

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