jnjdragracing Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Well since out last mishap at DNI Drags resulting from bent valves etc. I decided to sell all my upper blower set up and switch to Alky. Sent the blower off to Littlefield to get restripped and clearenced for Alky. Contated Good Vibrations and ordered my Alky setup, Bought a used Bird catcher and rebuilt the engine. Running Alky requires more compression so I had to use Jerry's Dart 230 steel heads witch have been cut to I think 43cc and a 30 Thousands copper head gasket which should bring my compression from 8.5 to around 10.5. The Dart 230 heads have 2.08 intakes valves verses my 2.05 intake valves. Had to order a new Alky roller cam and also have my dish pistons fly cut. Other than that all is the same 355 cu motor. Spent all weekend fabbing up a new fuel cell that would fit in front of the car and also added a little extra front end protection to protect the cell from any mishap. Made the braided fuel lines tonight. Still have to take the feul cell out and chemical seal it. Hope to fire up the monster this weekend. Still need to add the blower restraints. We are getting it prepped for Silver Dollar race way in October. John PS: we will see just how much the little R200 can handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Evan Purple240zt Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 oooooh your a bad man! Can't wait to see how it goes. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Man Id like to see that car run down the drag strip one day. also nice to see the stock r200 under it still. I saw a 240z running 4.90s in the 8th(had a HUGE v8 in it) but it had a ford 9inch. You race at Carolina Dragway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Looking good. Kind of random, but whatever happened to that s10 you guys bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Jerry sold it, but we have another 240Z that is a backed half car with a 9 Inch under it. Just wanting to see how far we can go with this one. John Looking good. Kind of random, but whatever happened to that s10 you guys bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdkilz02 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 Man Id like to see that car run down the drag strip one day. also nice to see the stock r200 under it still. I saw a 240z running 4.90s in the 8th(had a HUGE v8 in it) but it had a ford 9inch. You race at Carolina Dragway? Yes,we do, we also run at some other tracks too. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 John & Jerry, The car is looking just too cool with the freshened up motor You guys are certainly an inspiration for guys that are looking to go fast I hope to meet you guys someday---I'm in Charlotte. I think there is a track in Lancaster, SC, fairly close to here, but I don't have any information on it. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 If you are ever in the columbia / Lexington area let us know, we can meet up some where and talk shop. John John & Jerry, The car is looking just too cool with the freshened up motor You guys are certainly an inspiration for guys that are looking to go fast I hope to meet you guys someday---I'm in Charlotte. I think there is a track in Lancaster, SC, fairly close to here, but I don't have any information on it. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Holy cow! That looks awesome guys, can't wait to see it at Silver Dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Wow, the new setup ought to kick some serious bootay!! Just be sure to bring extra undies for the maiden voyage, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jap tin Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Going to run cooler with a lot more torque. I ran a blown alky AJ 481X in my 32 Bantam, it was a blast. Use fresh alky and clean out the system once your done. I would drain the cell and clean the lines and BV with marvel mistery oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinOlson Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Are you going to run a radiator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 No, Alky is cold, Not like gas which burns hot. Should not need one. I did tap 1/2 inch plugs in the timming chain cover in case I need to. I will use an electric water pump and plumb into it and probably run through a external oil / trans cooler if necessary. Since we will run only 1/4 to 1/8 mile I do not think I will need one. Running mechanical injection with a bird catcher you have to have it so rich at idle because of the transition from idle to wide open because there are no accelerator pumps. The engine runs cool unless we have a lean condition. We will have to see. John Are you going to run a radiator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschiltz Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Man, that's going to be sick! Can't wait to see vids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 John & Jerry, The car is looking just too cool with the freshened up motor You guys are certainly an inspiration for guys that are looking to go fast I hope to meet you guys someday---I'm in Charlotte. I think there is a track in Lancaster, SC, fairly close to here, but I don't have any information on it. Davy Thanks DavyZ for the complement. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I see your focus is on the blower, as well it should be.. But, do you have pics of the rest of the setup as well? (Chassis/Suspension/Cage) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8wannabe2 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 John, I don't want to hijack your thread (here's a link http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=113913 )but I couldn't resist throwing in a pic of a metal model I made a few years ago. Nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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