Rick's making the rest of us look bad.
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Rick's making the rest of us look bad.
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Thu Apr 16, 2020 2:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Hey Rick, I am looking at the gorgeous pics of your car, and the weber 3X2 setup. Can you take a measurement for me? I am looking for the distance between the air horn (trumpet) to the bulkhead connector (or wires sticking out). I need the measurement directly to the rear of the car from the carb horns to the wires, and if the horns are a bit below the connector wires. A pic would be great too, but I don't deserve to ask anyone for pictures... I have a Weber setup brewing right now with a custom air cleaner/box and am trying to plan ahead a little. Given our lockdown situation, I might even have this setup running this summer. Either going on Project V or white 62. Lou |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Thu Apr 16, 2020 4:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Sure Lou! I love the Webers, and think they are the coolest carbs out there! Doesn't hurt that they helped me knock .4 off my ET too!!  Remind me if I forget this. Probably will have time tomorrow evening. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Fri Apr 17, 2020 6:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Thanks, Rick! When you get time. Lou |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sun May 31, 2020 7:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Well after getting 20 windage trays done and shipped, I finally got back to rechecking everything on the race car. I finally fired it up after setting for nearly 2 months and it started with ease! I love these webers!! I had Andrew Shank help me verify the throttle plates were opening 100% after installing a new throttle cable. Topped off the Automatic tansmission after having it apart and replacing the shifter shaft seal. Verified the driveline was tight after replacing the yoke. Pulled the valve cover and ran the valves. Had a couple off just a smidge, but all in all pretty close. Checked the new fuel tank and fittings for leaks and made sure it was grounded. Verified all my electrical stuff was working after installing the new fuse box set up. So if I add some fresh gas and set my tire pressures I should be ready to race. Hoping Mason Dixon gets back to some normally soon. I'd like to go to their big Nostalgia race the end of June. But with 3-400 cars that were there it was packed full. So they may have to cancel that also. If our first race ends up being Wilkesboro, I may drop in my 4.56 gears and see how that does.
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Sounds like you are ready Rick! |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Ready? Pretty close. I need to give her a good bath and get some good fuel to mix with my race gas, then we'll be ready. Is Ryan ready yet? Ohhh? Not so much. But it is not Thursday before we leave yet!!
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
I did add this go fast item to each side. Got rid of the "/ 6" emblem and put on my Buick Electra 225 emblems in their place. I feel better now! Not sure how much faster I'll be, but probably at least a 10th.
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| Author: | drgonzo [ Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
I like that deuce and a quarter! |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Fri Jun 05, 2020 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Rick's using GM Parts to boost his ego. Greg |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Quote: Rick's using GM Parts to boost his ego.
Those Chevy Citation emblems hurt my feelings every time I look at them. The Buick "225" makes me feel a little better!
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:46 am ] | |||
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"High Output", on a citation? I didn't like the buick emblem on my hood scoop either. Today we have better options!
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Jun 06, 2020 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
I did one last thing before I get the car down off the blocks and test drive it. I have been wanting to put a small air dam in the front to help a little with the air getting under the car. It's not big, and probably not the greatest function that it could have had. But I wanted something that looked like it belonged there, and didn't affect me loading and unloading the car. We shall see if it does anything!
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Jun 06, 2020 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Quote: "High Output", on a citation?
Yes 1981 ish. High Output V6 - 135HP Where do you get the emblems you showed Stan? |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Covalt - "Project 65 Valiant" |
Once I got the car down off stands I sat it on the 4 wheel scales of Ryan's. With @ 4 gallon of gas in the 5 gallon tank it weighs 2554. With the driver in the seat weighing the appropriate 225# it weight 2779. So if memory serves me correct I have lost about 120# from before with the bigger gas tank. Should be worth a .1 or more. Corners for the car less driver= LF= 693#------RF=743#--------------LR=570#------RR=548# Front to Rear 56.3% / 43.7% |
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