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I'm still scratching my head?? 
I feel bad for you.
Thanks Rick, but don't feel sorry for me! I feel bad for you.I am blessed beyond measure.
Making this old Colt go fast is keeping me Alive and Happy!
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 12:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Lou, I "think" I don't have enough 1st gear. Talking with Dan Brewer he thinks the 3.09 Liberty Gear set will help. The spare was a 2.47 and that is going the wrong way. I thought the 2.47 was in the Colt but it was a 2.66. So I have an aluminum bushed case and a Faceplated gear set coming. But it's still a mystery to me why it won't et any better. The compression tests are great so I don't think it's ring seal. You heard it idle, it "sounds" healthy. And lord knows there are enough go fast parts on it to get the job done. Could it use more compression, cam, porting? YES YES YES. |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Quote: Was Billy Stepp Related to Bob Stepp of Slant 6 Fame?
Short read on the Infamous Billy The Kid Stepp.https://moparwiki.com/index.php/Billy_'the_kid'_Stepp Use could wind up swimmin with the fishes............ |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 12:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Quote: I'm still scratching my head??
Thanks Rick, but don't feel sorry for me! I feel bad for you.I am blessed beyond measure. Making this old Colt go fast is keeping me Alive and Happy! |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Even if you go to another 1st gear, the most I think that could help would be 1-4 tenths. You are off by a couple of seconds still, IMHO. You are much better off than at MoKan, but still a ways to go I think... Keep having fun with it!! Lou |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 1:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Quote: Even if you go to another 1st gear, the most I think that could help would be 1-4 tenths. You are off by a couple of seconds still, IMHO. You are much better off than at MoKan, but still a ways to go I think... Keep having fun with it!!
Got to do something.Lou Finding out what doesn't work. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
What is your compression ratio again? |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Once you are launched the 2.66 gear set should be better than the 3.09 with less rpm drop between shifts. What was you 1/4 miles ET? |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Quote: What is your compression ratio again?
10.5 to 1.
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Quote: Once you are launched the 2.66 gear set should be better than the 3.09 with less rpm drop between shifts. What was you 1/4 miles ET?
Problem is I don't think it will launch with the 2.66 unless I am at 5 or 6000 RPM. I ran a 17 at MOKAN. Only had about 2/3 throttle due to a big foot hitting the pedal rod and a slipped throttle lever on the throttle rod. |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
You have to do what makes you comfortable, but I don't think 5000 is an unreasonable launch rpm for a lightweight stick car. But that is just me talking from when I was younger and foolisher!  Help me learn Stan. The clutch tamer? Is it supposed to allow for enough slip to get the car moving and not shock everything so much? And wouldn't that allow you to adjust the slippage to get you moving at a lower launch rpm? I really don't know. Thanks Quote: I am blessed beyond measure.
I am very blessed too!
Making this old Colt go fast is keeping me Alive and Happy! |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Rick, still working with the tamer, steep learning curve, but yes it "should" help me leave. You have an initial hit point and then rate of engagement. We both are blessed! |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Small motor+big tire=big rpm at launch............ Little moders got no tork. You got to spin them up. 102 fuel is too much for 10.5-1, but would only kill a couple tenths. Keep tuning buddy, you'll get there. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Mon Jul 03, 2023 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
I used to launch the heavy ass '69 Dart with a 10" clutch at 5200-5500 If you don't spin it up a bit it will bog a bit I am betting. I also had about 10- 10.25:1 compression as well. |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Tue Jul 04, 2023 6:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
I run the race gas to keep from screwing up the Webers. Don't need any more screwed up stuff. |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Tue Jul 04, 2023 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 1972 Dodge Colt |
Sells Webers to Rick, bolts on Clifford with 600 Holley DP, goes fast.  Please don't hit me. 
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