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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Stan, What did it run? Quote: If all that is correct, I don't think I can run a quarter with the tires and gear in the Colt.
What is the shift light set at? It only sounds like it is turning about 5000 when your shifting. Maybe? I would give it a longer burn out and launch at a higher RPM and then hold on!  Congrats! Good to see it running! |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sat Aug 06, 2022 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Rick I just looked at the slips. It ran a 9.75 @ 75.81 That is 4215 RPM in high gear. So I guess I need to really check the shift light indicator. On my first run it picked the tires around six inches, carried them about 3 feet out and then came down. That run was similar to the second run ET wise and MPH. I did cut one good light and it's consistent (ly slow). Not sure how much higher I want to bring it out, that first launch snapped my head back. I really need to decide what RPM to launch at. |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
That hard hit now will not feel as hard later! At 4200 you are just starting to pull. You will sneak up on it little by little.
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
When I let my friedn's daughter drive my car I lowered the shift light from 6300 to 4900 for her. It slowed the car down a lot. As Rick said, more seat time will help immensely. 
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Denis, I need to make sure it's correct, might raise the rev limiter a couple hundred also. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Very exciting! Seems you should run in the 8s at least with that MPH. For sure you will pick up quite a bit when you rev it higher. My experience is that Slants don't pick up a ton of time with tall (high numerical) axle gears. Maybe switch to a lower gear so you're not shifting so frequently? Lou |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
How heavy is the flywheel? Bright side is you learned some things, had fun, and loaded up a running race car. Successful day indeed!
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Thanks Lou, 4.88 in the Dana. Maybe change tires. Dennis, it's 35 lbs. plus disk and pressure plate. Has to be over 40 lbs. I guess I do need to keep that weight spinning. |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Might need to leave a little higher.
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
I left @ 5200 with the '69 Dart - ~3400# with a 4.10 Gear. Stockish Street slicks etc. I am pretty sure Team Grean Left at a Higher RPM as well. Glad you are getting it out there and having fun! Greg |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sat Aug 13, 2022 5:45 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt | ||
Working on my Webers. I got my jet set and have them all together. Next working on the linkage and fuel line.
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sat Aug 13, 2022 5:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Looking good Stan! PS. I accidentally ordered a shim set for a Dana 60 ring & pinion. Not worth sending back. Send me your address again and I will mail them to you. Rick |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Thanks Rick, that is a very nice gesture. This linkage is a mess! Going to spend a little time getting it all sorted. And fuel lines too. Do you find you have to remove the tops often? I am thinking about three separate lines if I do take them off. Float level and anything else I might need to tweek. |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Sun Aug 14, 2022 11:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
No, I set the float levels when I installed them and never touched them until I removed them and changed the venturi to 40mm. The Red line linkages are a bit nicer with 3 mounting posts. Ryan is running the Clifford on his. Pretty sure he is running 3 separate carb linkages |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Sat Sep 17, 2022 4:33 pm ] | ||
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt | ||
Got my linkage almost done. I need some 10-32 left handed jam nuts. And the right ones also. Forgot to order them from McMaster Carr. Here is what I have now. Rick, I got those shims, thank you.
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