Disaster struck in chassis dyno testing. I will not make Speed Week. My pre entry is for sale, and I have a number of rooms at the Nugget. 313 5626253 Rick Byrnes
To answer queries as to what went amiss, I'm still not completely sure. Running methanol (100%), oil contaminated combustion chambers, fouled #4 completely and pre-ignited 1 and 2. At 9500 rpm pieces
Take it to someone who welds 8 hours a day every day. Make sure weld area is spotlesy clean and a good gapless fit. You will be happy. I think you will find that no welder that costs less than a gra
You gotta slow down a little. SCTA is not an Ogre. I have been around Bonneville since 1986 and havent seen a "Golden Boy" yet. You need to remember that this community is made up of people that hav
Maintenance this weekend is to MY spirit. I have a friend in NY that totaled his Ford GT and had Roush (in Allen Park Mi) rebuild it. Basically a tub replacement, so the car is now completely hand bu
The type of gasket you use for a boosted engine kind of depends on what level of Boost and flow your blower produces. (actually what peak cylinder pressures you create.) FelPro has a wire ring gaske
I had a pair of Talladega tires on the back of the Merk a couple of times in the early 90's. Let me tell you they are HEAVY, and I spun on them...but thats another story....... I never did weigh them
There has been an electronic torque wrench in service for a long time. I had one on loan from my friends in the Ford fastener lab back in 94/95 when I was taking some big steps in power and was worri
I have been using N2 in tires since I started racing, but found at Indy the tire guys use just air. But air gone thru a drying process to exclude any and all moisture. They insist that the variance i
I sent this message earlier but never came thru. something about using reply to all. I will know better next time. Rick I have been using N2 in tires since I started racing, but found at Indy the tir