- 101. Re: Cam Shaft tool (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2001 22:03:19 -0800
- That's very true and the really high tech engine builders use a distributor that has individual timing for each cylinder. One I know of (and have in stock) is made by Crane, http://www.cranecams.com
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00733.html (7,880 bytes)
- 102. Re: hose (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2001 22:14:51 -0800
- Well I got to get in on this thread too. I use silicone as a lubricant, I also use one wrap of electrical tape but we have a set of line cutters that really make an excellent clean cut. They look lik
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00734.html (8,700 bytes)
- 103. Re: oil temperature. (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 12:34:11 -0800
- My T'Bird has a oil temp gauge which I use religiously and all NASCAR cars run one also. Basically, I want 180 plus oil temp before any run and maybe 140 water (engine) temp. After the long course r
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00742.html (8,290 bytes)
- 104. Re: oil temperature. (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 13:20:32 -0800
- With both water and oil, I'd want the average temp unless there's a specific place on the engine that needs monitoring. I read the water temp as it enters the radiator. Same with the oil, I'd want t
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00744.html (10,394 bytes)
- 105. Re: F/MS RX7 in Grassroots (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 00:59:55 -0800
- That reminds me of a question I was wondering about. I don't know the name or number but someone told me the other day that the yellow Toyota that had such a time in Tech appears to have run and set
- /html/land-speed/2001-11/msg00776.html (9,616 bytes)
- 106. Re: varity of classes (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 20:12:25 -0700
- Hi Dan, This coming (2002) year I intend to build an "BGC" and then following (2003) a Streamliner. Meanwhile I'll continue to lobby for NASCAR classes "NGC" ( Nascar Gas Coupe ) engine classes C thr
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00159.html (9,091 bytes)
- 107. Re: varity of classes (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2001 18:04:00 -0700
- Dan & List, My soapbox (ladder) has only one rung, and I know this note is redundant, but somehow the more I talk about it, the more real it appears. I understand your thoughts regarding building to
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00206.html (12,505 bytes)
- 108. Re: varity of classes (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 01:28:21 -0700
- Now is not the time to answer your questions. I am working on a proposal to the SCTA which will have all those answers. It doesn't have to be the big problem everyone is making it out to be. I'm rea
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00230.html (11,958 bytes)
- 109. Re: varity of classes (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 01:48:11 -0700
- "Dan has already told you why we don't have some of them any more because no showed up. Nascar cars should stay home. We don't turn left or right and don't want too" I am sure with all the hostility
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00231.html (12,667 bytes)
- 110. Re: varity of classes (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 01:22:11 -0700
- You wrote: "Sorry you think you know how I feel" ?? There's no doubt how you feel James, you told me to "say home" and I didn't belong at Bonneville. You call my car a "piece of shit" and then threa
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00270.html (19,260 bytes)
- 111. Buick V6 Parts (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 10:05:12 -0700
- For anyone that's interested, or know anybody with a Buick Stage II, I have a bundle of New and Used Buick V6 engine parts up for auction at www.bidracer.com. These parts come from the McLaren shop o
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00285.html (6,904 bytes)
- 112. Re: variety of classes (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 20:26:22 -0700
- Thanks Wes, God willing I'll have both cars on the West Coast in 2002. I'm supposed to pick up the "MerK" next week as Rick is on his way home with his new ride. I've decided to go ahead with the sma
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00316.html (8,882 bytes)
- 113. Re: new ride (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2001 15:26:55 -0700
- Well I just got back from Dearborn picking up my new ride. Rick Byrnes and I came to agreement on me purchasing his Merkur. I bought it based on pictures and compliments of Rick's peers. My complime
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00455.html (8,142 bytes)
- 114. Re: new ride (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 01:52:41 -0700
- Sure Rich, What I can't get over is Doors to get in and out of the car! I've mentioned before that I wanted to build a Buick V6 Stage II "E" motor with the twin turbo's I got from Doc Jeffries. They'
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00464.html (9,512 bytes)
- 115. Yates heads (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 20:51:48 -0700
- Someone asked me a question about Yates heads off-line and I thought perhaps someone else on the List might be interested. Ford List; Remember that there are "Yates Style" heads and then there are he
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00487.html (8,533 bytes)
- 116. Re: clutch selection (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 02:02:20 -0700
- Ehh Bob, (did I pronounce that right?) As K.T. said we sell a Tilton or Quartermaster 7.25 inch triple disk clutch for $350. That's with the three disks in good usable shape. (Double disk for $300) I
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00492.html (9,371 bytes)
- 117. Re: Yates heads (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 02:12:18 -0700
- Howdy Bryan, This design advantage seems obvious when it's first explained. The dish in the piston is somewhat like a butterfly or an apple. The plug fires about where the stem of the apple would be.
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00493.html (10,383 bytes)
- 118. Re: clutch selection (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 02:21:20 -0700
- Hi Rick, You should probably contact either Quartermaster or Tilton as they're the most popular brands and easiest available used. If you call us tomorrow at 1-877-6MUSCLE or 704-948-1040 we can give
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00494.html (8,496 bytes)
- 119. Re: Rear suspension (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 09:05:04 -0700
- Howard, Keith & List, Howard I understand your logic and this is not a disagreement, just a thought to ponder. If we set aside for now the reaction time of a sprung vs. solid suspension, consider per
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00523.html (12,501 bytes)
- 120. Re: Rear suspension (score: 1)
- Author: "rgribble" <rgribble@carolina.rr.com>
- Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 00:44:57 -0700
- My solution for that would be four in-line independent turbo Busa' engines, one of each mounted at and driving each wheel. I think I'll sketch it out tomorrow and work up a budget. Ah, maybe not! Obv
- /html/land-speed/2001-10/msg00552.html (16,702 bytes)
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