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Circle Track & Racing Technology Magazine Forumshttp://forums.circletrack.comJoin the Auto Racing Forum at Circle Track Magazine to discuss your race car or team, latest racing news, events, and more.http://forums.circletrack.com/70/8182026/4_cylinder_dirt_racing/97_cavalier_not_turning_over/index.htmlWed, 17 Mar 2010 12:03:08 -070097 cavalier not turning over
a friend of mind gave me his charger car because he was leaving for the marines. he said it just needed a fuel pump because the fuel pump never came on. we put a new fuel pump on and it still wont turn over. the engine cranks put wont turn over. we can get it running off ether a couple secounds. Me and my whole crew are stumped on this. im open to anything. i need some help diagnosing this problem.

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Hey I have recently become interested in buying an asphalt modified that has come up for sale in my area and was wondering how long tires last the car is 2600lbs and has 350 HP and i plan to race at a half mile oval will i be able to get more than one or 2 forty lap races out of it thanks please email me back

]]><![CDATA[Tires]]>http://forums.circletrack.com/70/8125982/asphalt_racing/tireshttp://forums.circletrack.com/70/8175213/asphalt_racing/thunder_car_and_street_stock/index.htmlFri, 12 Mar 2010 16:03:30 -0800Thunder Car and Street Stock
I run whats called a Thunder Car on a high-banked 1/4 mile oval (Anderson Speedway). Its a four door caprice. I also have a street stock. I had been running fwd and this is my rookie season with the wheels pushing me instead of pulling me. Im looking from some real good advice on whats springs to run on all four sides on both cars. The street stock is a metric car so I know its a little bit different. Im also taking advice on castor degrees and differential, camber degree, and tow. Im thinking the following for the thunder car so far..springs: lf 1000, rf 1200, lr 150, rr 250....castor lf 1 degree and rf 3 degrees. I would appriciate any advice and input anyone has. Thanks Kevin

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Has anyone seen the new DMI Closed Tube Quick Change Rears? Anyone running one? These are NICE pieces. A lot of pluses over the usual Winters, etc... I was looking at one at: http://gozbay.com/auction_details.php?auction_id=134623

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is there anything that i can do to the motor/computer that will get me more hp. Im looking more motor than computer but at this point i will take anything. Thank you, Jay

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I have a nissan stanza that is an oval track car what can i do to stop the Nasty PUSH in the corners? We have the font and rear camber allowed. I am looking for some guidenss with springs, swaybar, ride height and anything else that works or helps. Thanks, Jay

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when rasing a corner of the car does it increase or decrease the weight on that wheel?

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power valve or no power valve ?and why if power valve witch one?

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Anybody???

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My current set up for a .333 semi banked asphalt oval, American racer 705 tires, 1-1/4" stock preloaded swaybar, all my springs are 9-1/2" tall with adjustable buckets, I cannot use jack screws and a 6" frame hight rule. RF spring is a 650 LF 550 and a pair of 125s in the rear, my shocks currently are a stock monte in the LF a heavy duty dodge 3/4 ton van shock in the RF, as they bolt right in to the stock monte locations, and a pair of stock monte rear shocks. The shock rule at my track is that I cannot spend more than 90.00 apiece and they must bolt in the stock locations. they cannot be adjustable and they cannot be rebuildable. I want to buy specific valving shocks for each corner of the car. My thinking is LF Medium rebound/soft compression, RF Extra stiff rebound/stiff compression, Both rears soft compression/medium rebound. So, my question is am I out to lunch, or am I in the ballpark? Much appreciation to any suggestions.

]]><![CDATA[Shocks]]>http://forums.circletrack.com/70/8110823/asphalt_racing/shockshttp://forums.circletrack.com/70/8162391/asphalt_racing/another_new_street_stock_member_here_from_bc_canada/index.htmlThu, 04 Mar 2010 02:03:49 -0800Another New street stock member here from BC Canada
Hello All,I'm new here from BC Canada,I have raced a 72 Chevy C10 street stock pickup truck against cars and now building a new car using a 75 Chevelle chassis and we mounted a 68Chevy C10 shortbox fleetside shell on it using the factory Chevelle floor and firewall.I will be running 2 tracks up here if the difference in the rules lets me stay up with the fast guys in the bigger track. I run Aggasiz "3/8" in the Fraser Valley and run Sunvalley speedway "1/2" in Vernon BC

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i was wondering if anybody can give me some advice on looking for a a good solid 350 chevy block and a good cam to use on a 3/8 mile dirt track in a 85 monte carlo ss (street stock division) with a .40 overbore and engine must be a 9:1 compression ratio. im just getting started and just looking for any advice thanks

]]><![CDATA[350 motor]]>http://forums.circletrack.com/70/8162373/dirt_racing/350_motorhttp://forums.circletrack.com/70/8080858/asphalt_racing/84_monte_carlo_street_stock_setup/index.htmlMon, 01 Mar 2010 20:03:35 -080084 monte carlo street stock setup?
I have been running this class for 2 years now. I have a 1984 Chevy Montecarlo. I won the championship the first year and I got second last year (the cars got a lot faster last year). I have notice alot of the guys are lowering the car in the front. We can cut springs or run any spring the only rule is to run the same sized springs side to side. The track is a 1/4 mile asphalt track with 12 degrees of banking. My question is what should I run for springs, ball joints, bushings (should be stock rubber bushings) and shocks around the car.

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I have been running this class for 2 years now. I have a 1984 Chevy Montecarlo. I won the championship the first year and I got second last year (the cars got a lot faster last year). I have notice alot of the guys are lowering the car in the front. We can cut springs or run any spring the only rule is to run the same sized springs side to side. The track is a 1/4 mile asphalt track with 12 degrees of banking. My question is what should I run for springs, ball joints, bushings (should be stock rubber bushings) and shocks around the car.

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We have many accessories to choose from in Aluminum. Go to www.bksheetmetal.com and place your order today. Racing season is only days away!

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Go to www.bksheetmetal.com for any of your trailer accessories! We also have Quarter Midget, Micro Sprint accessories also! Don't miss out, get your accessories, because racing season is days away!

]]><![CDATA[Looking for Trailer Accessories?]]>http://forums.circletrack.com/70/8102207/dirt_racing/looking_for_trailer_accessorieshttp://forums.circletrack.com/70/8072995/asphalt_racing/indianapolis_auto_enthusiasts_we_need_your_input/index.htmlThu, 25 Feb 2010 15:02:06 -0800INDIANAPOLIS Auto Enthusiasts ...we need your input
I am contacting you from Herron Associates, Inc. a market research company based Indianapolis, IN. We are conducting research with the most elite and influential people in the automotive and racing industry. We are trying to learn about the world of the racer and auto enthusiast, to help our client develop new kinds of high performance equipment and services for your industry. Our client is Performance Motorsports Inc, which owns JE Pistons, SRP, Innovate and Wiseco. They are a leading manufacturer of high-performance custom built pistons, engine parts and electronic tuning devices. We would love 5 minutes of your time to see if you qualify for our study or could possibly refer us to someone who may qualify and be interested to participate. Those who qualify for the study will be interviewed by a professional researcher and receive a healthy $$ incentive for their time. We are conducting this study for market research purposes ONLY, no sales are involved. The competitive racing and high performance auto industry needs your help! Please let us know if you can spare a few minutes to talk with us by calling us directly at 877-895-9639, select option 1 and enter Project #333. You can also click this link to answer a few pre-qualifying questions. http://tinyurl.com/herron-16333 If you are interested in learning more about our company, please feel free to visit our website at www.herron-research.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Herron Associates, Inc.

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o c'mon ... why r u worrying over something that is more than a decade old.

]]><![CDATA[95 misprinted CT magazine]]>http://forums.circletrack.com/70/8154024/general_discussion/95_misprinted_ct_magazinehttp://forums.circletrack.com/70/8094509/v_8_dirt_racing/whats_a_good_2bbl_ford_stock_carb_for_a_pure_stock_351w_non_4412/index.htmlMon, 22 Feb 2010 04:02:15 -0800what's a good 2bbl ford stock carb, for a pure stock 351w. non 4412.
running a pure stock crown vic.351w with gt40pheads. need advise on a 2bbl stock ford carb. can be a holley but not a 4412. thanks guys.

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ive been racing asphault with the same car but im now near more dirt tracks. i have the car set up to basics. the only problem is im used to rwd on dirt. any thing i can do to reduce the push in the turns? is there somewhere i can put wt. or vary my tire sizes? i run a 99 honda civic. plz help :confused:

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Maybe Junior does have a faster car, and maybe hes' in need of an offical specs check "Tear Down". I mean hasn't he been caught cheating in the past? And what about that Orange#69 car we haven't seen that car this year? What kind a special Mods were done to that car? And why wasn't it inspected b4 being allowed to qualify? Its last years car, what rules were changed for the new season(we the veiwers have no idea)if any?? In Montana when there were questionable running the track officals impounded the cars in question and tore them down ON THE SPOT, and in the championship race the top 5 cars were tore down before leaving the raceway. I appoligise I mis spoke concerning Chris Fleming your right he would be defeating himself if he quit. Your also right in saying the Myers' need to grow up a little...in that Jason shouldn't be concern'd about Burt and wether or not he'll be pissed about Jason racing him like he would any one else, would Burt be less agressive with Jason than any one else? On that note YES Jason does need to buck-up and race just as hard for 1st as he does last, And race the #1 car as hard (or harder,it is his BROTHER)than he would the #83 car or the #69car,or the#13 or any other car/driver and not block specially if hes faster Junior did tap-n-tell Jason for quite a few laps thats not my *** My *** is the scheming and plotting in attempts to purposely wreck other drivers that goes on in the Miller pits and even his shop. You say Junior Miller may be the only real race car driver on the show... I've got to agree w/ Burt Myers, I think Miller should seriously consider getting out of the car He's not consistitly competitive any more the only time he makes it to the front is when they invert the feild or he gets a good draw from the sock. The Orange#69 car should've been inspected by track officals b4 being allowed to qualify and thats that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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If there are any modified drivers that want to race economically, check out the Rolling Thunder Modified Touring Series at www.rtm-racing.com You might need to make a change or two to your car, but if you want to race at different tracks and do so as economically as possible, we are the tour you need. We have a great group of guys and gals that respect me, the track, each other and most importantly - racing. We averaged 16 cars last year per race with 25 at South Boston Speedway.....we go back there twice in 2010 and finish the season at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Give the President Rich Peters a call at 610-227-5912 for more info.

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which cars would you recommend for a 4/10th paved oval if you had to start from scratch in 4 cyl pure stock ??

]]><![CDATA[4 cyl pure stock question]]>http://forums.circletrack.com/70/8059816/4_cylinder_asphalt_racing/4_cyl_pure_stock_questionhttp://forums.circletrack.com/70/8059783/v_8_dirt_racing/how_many_quadra_jet_racers_adjust_the_internal_lean_limit_screws/index.htmlWed, 17 Feb 2010 09:02:08 -0800how many Quadra jet racers adjust the internal lean limit screws
just curious.. how many racers who run Quadra Jets.. adjust the primary lean limit setting that is under the plug shown in this picture.. http://www.circletrack.com/techarticles/ctrp_0607_quadrajet_tech/photo_06.html earlier models have the screw buried in the base plate.. this might really improve power levels. and off idle flat and fat spots.. it limits how far down the primary metering rod hanger can drop.. this effects primary air fuel ratio... since quadra jets have small primaries.. this really effects how the engine runs just above idle... on a stock engine carb rebuild.. this double D topped limit screw should not be touched.. as there is no set height.. it is a tuning adjustment.. different calibrations have it at different heights.. there are a bunch of Q jet articles on the various magazines on this site.. none of them really cover this adjustment ... i don't think i would make more than a quarter turn at a time to find the sweet spot.. seat of the pants.. using an air fuel ratio gauge with the secondaries blocked out.. this might really make a huge difference in how your quadra jet runs.. i know it does on street motors... since the primary rod holder is held down by vacuum.. and only pops up when you get on the throttle and reduce manifold vacuum.. this limits how lean your engine can go on the primaries.. i have an idea.. that most check for secondary operation and wide open throttle power levels when the secondaries are open.. well you get the idea.. there is little instruction on this adjustment.. as in the rochester manuals.. if you change the adjustment.. they say to replace the carb bowl.. this is a factory adjustment only.. but we all know.. that anything to make more power.. and can be turned .. is going to get messed with.. if you understand how it works...

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I have raced since i was 7 in go karts and street stocks.. I would be more then interested in racing a car if you had one.. I have won 1 championship in go karts and just started racing street stocks last year.. if we could work something out let me know.. Tkdawson@wi.rr.com Thanks! Taylor Dawson #2

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