Event Coverage Welcome to the 2018 Meltdown Drags

How many non-Ford powerplant cars are running a Ford axle?

 

James it's all your fault I have the ability to pull that off lol. And Randall no one got pics of my third gear wheelie I was goin to fast for the camera lmao. Plus I didn't have to set my car up to the moon in the front to get it to pull the wheels lmao I had to put a 8 degree engine dump to keep it down the best I could lmao and just you wait that hemi won't have any trouble doin that just ask AJ if all goes well the ol hemi will run by the first of the week how close is that ford of yours lol


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You are correct most of them have a ford rear axle mine does not it's mopar 8 3/4 however it does have a 40 ford front axle so I will give you that one lol


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^^^ touché lol

 

No ford in my chevy.

 

Slck64 your avatar is the truth lol


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I can't wait to see and hear it run! Don't worry about me and my little 289, we are getting closer every day.


Actually the plan for the weekend is since the majority of chassis work is complete, we are ready to get the motor back on the stand and measure for push rods. Everything else is sitting on the shelf ready to assemble! When we are done we will take that Hemi of yours and turn it back into the boat anchor it was meant to be! LOL

Jackson, I don't know if you have ever heard this old saying or not but I think it might be apropos or at least an opportunity to talk some good trash: "Never bring an Elephant to Horse Race!" LMAO!!! Am I right Scott?

 

Which size AFRs are you running?

 

Anyone know of a reputable shop in N IL that installs/make roll bars that will pass NHRA tech/rules? Car interior is empty so I suppose it’s the best time to do it before I get all gung-ho and start building it. Plan on getting into the 11s(not right away obviously), so per rule book looks Like I don’t need more than that.

 

I got my kit from Rhodes Race Cars.....I don’t know if they do installation,or just sell kits,but the quality was pretty nice.


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I just checked their page,and I don’t think they do installation.
Why don’t you see if these guys will do it:


Scott


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Chassis service in Wadsworth il. They build chassis and cages to Nhra specs regardless of how fast you want to go. They guarantee a passing certification. It's a good idea to go chromoly for weight savings. It's not that much more money.

 

Say what you want Randall but here is a real Chris craft cobra and it's powered by yep you guessed it a hemi as a lot of them were and this baby ain't no boat anchor it probly is using one of those ford motors for an anchor lmao



And one more thing I wouldn't think you have the upper hand if I were you cause Ryan has video footage of me and my dumpster built small block leaving your top dollar blown big block in the dust lol. Now I gotta run to the parts store to pick up my tech required tail light I'll make sure I mount it to the left side of the car so that as it's flashing you will know which way to turn onto the return road lmao

 

My coupes engine was a originally a Chrysler marine hemi up until this winter. Nothing wrong with a mopar boat engine.

 

Perfect...Now this what this thread is supposed to look like LMAO!

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Maybe those boats do have ford motors in them. I mean you have to have a starter to spin them to life

 

Car’s wheels are OT but this guy and car seems legit with OEM dash and such. He drives it to the track and via ferry as well? And yup, it’s a Ford product with a clutch...

 

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Scott that pic looks more like your mustang at the meltdown the last time than any chevy I ever had lmao


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Excuse me I have to go pee after all that! Joe

 

Scott I agree with Jackson there...I think I would stay away from
"dead" horses. How about an Impala!


Or if you don't want to make James mad, how about this...


Neither one would be worth a damn to pull anything but
wasn't that your point! LMAO!

 

Randall you have way too much time on your hands lmao


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That's sweet. I need a floor jack to get that action

 

Seeing mixed thoughts on this, lug length sticking out past lug nut.

What’s the rule of thumb for Meltdown?

 

Stud and nut engagement equal to the diameter of the stud or greater. Doesn't have to stick out. 1/2 stud needs a nut with 1/2" of threads or more. That's how I read it

 

That’s how a few others read it it as well. Was a little debate on a Comet group on FB a couple weeks back and. Thanks.

 

The question to ask yourselves is do you really want to do 100mph plus with only 1/2 inch of thread engagement. I know I wouldn't. That's a disaster just waiting to happen.

 

Secret Drag Snake test session spotted today. Musta read somewhere you have to make 500 S turns to seat in the steering box correctly.

 

Dana 60