BrendanB Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 And this is why anything can happen on the street! Hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonrottes Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Shit, a dragster doesn't weigh that much... There are guys flipping smart cars, I'm sure if we got enough people we could just walk it up onto the dyno lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 His ramps are adjustable im sure he could make it work. Might be the first time a dragster has been on the dyno haha We measured it one evening. There is enough room to fit it on there. He even said he had a winch to get it up there. Apparently he has had a dragster on there before, so fingers crossed everything works out. Almost have things buttoned up and ready to go until this afternoon we found a TINY cracked weld in the transmission case. We thought it was a fitting leaking, but the leak is behind the fitting where a weld patch job was done. We're going to see if we can sneak a TIG torch in between the rails and the trans and re-melt the filler metal and seal up the crack. Keep your fingers crossed. I'm heading to to the barn now and see if I can finish getting the trailer ready to haul the car. It's not done, but only cosmetic issues left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 We measured it one evening. There is enough room to fit it on there. He even said he had a winch to get it up there. Apparently he has had a dragster on there before, so fingers crossed everything works out. Almost have things buttoned up and ready to go until this afternoon we found a TINY cracked weld in the transmission case. We thought it was a fitting leaking, but the leak is behind the fitting where a weld patch job was done. We're going to see if we can sneak a TIG torch in between the rails and the trans and re-melt the filler metal and seal up the crack. Keep your fingers crossed. I'm heading to to the barn now and see if I can finish getting the trailer ready to haul the car. It's not done, but only cosmetic issues left. Hope it's done so it'll be at the Dyno saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hmmmm wonder if my truck will fit on the dyno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHemiDude Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Headers, throttle body and exhaust will be on today. Weather looks good for Saturday. At least going to stop by and gawk & pick up a couple T-shirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 We measured it one evening. There is enough room to fit it on there. He even said he had a winch to get it up there. Apparently he has had a dragster on there before, so fingers crossed everything works out. Almost have things buttoned up and ready to go until this afternoon we found a TINY cracked weld in the transmission case. We thought it was a fitting leaking, but the leak is behind the fitting where a weld patch job was done. We're going to see if we can sneak a TIG torch in between the rails and the trans and re-melt the filler metal and seal up the crack. Keep your fingers crossed. I'm heading to to the barn now and see if I can finish getting the trailer ready to haul the car. It's not done, but only cosmetic issues left. Well, that's not going to happen. I have a week till the track day, so we should be able to get the leak taken care of by then. I wonder if Brian would mind a little tranny fluid seeping from a small crack. Actually I wonder if I could seal it with something simple for the short term? I'll have to think about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Well, that's not going to happen. I have a week till the track day, so we should be able to get the leak taken care of by then. I wonder if Brian would mind a little tranny fluid seeping from a small crack. Actually I wonder if I could seal it with something simple for the short term? I'll have to think about that. As much heat as that tranny will see in race trim I would make 100% sure its fixed right. You don't want to have a thermal event and test out that new fire getup you got... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hmmmm wonder if my truck will fit on the dyno. Bring the Mustang if it's done. :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Bring the Mustang if it's done. :megusta: Bring the dorito... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Bring the Mustang if it's done. :megusta: I'm setting the motor in this weekend. It won't be ready in time. Both businesses have consumed a lot of my free time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Bring the dorito... I want to ride this weekend. I'm setting the motor in this weekend. It won't be ready in time. Both businesses have consumed a lot of my free time. Shoot me a text. I'll come help if you want an extra set of hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I want to ride this weekend. Maybe we'll get to see this car sometime before it turns into the talon...:dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan218 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I plan to bring the new mustang out. Maybe a certain vette will Tag along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 should be a fun time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonrottes Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Exhaust got pushed back a little bit.. Since I have to put a hood & bumper on my sisters Sunfire Tomorrow before work.... But If all goes smoothly I should be out After noon but HOPEFULLY Before 4pm. With a brand spankin' new Exhaust that does not leak... and there is like a 10% chance I'll still have enough money to do the Dyno runs... But I'd still like to see some cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Maybe we'll get to see this car sometime before it turns into the talon...:dumb: It doesn't exist. I've been lying to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 It doesn't exist. I've been lying to you. Bring that sucker out tomorrow night, lets go cruising somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Gonna be a beautiful and fun day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Might stop by for a few... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHemiDude Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I've been dispatched to score 4 shirts, so I'll be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Fml im stuck at work, hoping to slip out early so I can come see a few pulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 How late does this generally go? I'm debating on coming out, GF is busy tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted April 20, 2014 Report Share Posted April 20, 2014 Well, that sucked. I was not able to dyno the dragster. The so called "fresh" transmission we swapped into the car this past week must have had some damage. It ran in reverse, but as soon as I shifted into 1st gear it came apart. The plan at this point is to swap back in the old transmission for the track day next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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