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Author:  CNC-Dude [ Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:11 pm ]
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You could also get an aluminum 3rd member too, that should save a pretty good amount of weight.
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:21 am ]
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You could also get an aluminum 3rd member too, that should save a pretty good amount of weight.

Yes that is correct.. For Now I need to spend the big Money Getting the Weight off the front end of the car.


Wilwoods will be on my doorstep this evening and I am attempting to move the engine back 1 foot.

After those upgrades and Aluminum Tranny drums, rollerizing the 904, Gun drilled and super light Axles,lighter front and rear wheels, then I will worry about getting the 11#'s out of the rear chunk.


:D :D

Greg
Author:  Romeo Furio [ Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:01 pm ]
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When those housings came out around 2001 they were about $600 bucks.
I had one with 3.91's in the GTXR. Like a dummy I let them go with the sale of the car. Now the bare housing is double the price. They used all the 742 parts. :oops:
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sat Nov 10, 2012 11:18 am ]
Post subject:  Thompson Dragway 11-10-12
Well I got one run so far and they had rain overnight and we got a late start and ran only 1/8 mile.

Posted best 1/8 & 60 foot times to date...

60' is a1.58 and 1/8th is a 7.63.

Next run track says we will do 1/4 mile.
The ptc converter with the lightweight steering wheel and 750 Carter are working well together
Greg
Author:  Romeo Furio [ Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:24 pm ]
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Next time ? Should be getting pretty cold there,,I don't think it will 60' that good with snow tires on. :lol: Glad to see all is jellin together.
Author:  Mroldfart2u [ Sat Nov 10, 2012 11:43 pm ]
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Next time ? Should be getting pretty cold there,,I don't think it will 60' that good with snow tires on. :lol:
It will if they are studded.... :lol: :lol:
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:39 pm ]
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Well did you make any 1/4 mile runs?? Inquiring minds want to know!! Should be a 11.9X if the calculators are close!

Rick
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Thompson Update 11-12-12
Well Apparently The calculators are wrong when your car has to sit in windy fall weather for 3 hours between rounds.


Unfortunately I did not Break the 11.99 Barrier.. The first run felt pretty solid.. But it was 1/8th Mile only - No Tire Spin. I wish I was allowed to hot Lap a few times but that was not the case. The gear oil just gets tool thick and slows the car down when it is cold.

The second and third runs were 1/4 Mile runs - The Third run the Car spun Like crazy and god a bit wigitty downtrack :shock: I have never had that Happen to me..

The secord run was the Best of the three Netting a 12.14 @ 107.65 with a 1.59 60' Time.

Yes The times are all 1/10 of a second faster than before, but I just did not get into that 11 second zone :-(


Here is a Video of all 3 Runs Enjoy

Ruster is down for the winter Now and I will be doing some installs and Hacking as time allows. Who Knows, maybe an aluminum roof is in the future??

Greg
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:06 pm ]
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Lookin Good Greg! I appreciate you saving that 11.99 run for the Spring Mason Dixon race! :lol:

The video through the fence on run 1 is cool. It gives a perspective you rarely see. It shows just how fast a launch is in a low 12 second car. It looks & sounds like the car likes the new convertor. Keep up the good work!! Thanks for sharing.

Rick
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:22 pm ]
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Thanks Rick,

Yep Has Thompson bridge over the Starting Line - It's a favorite hangout for spectators.

Greg
Author:  terrylittlejohn [ Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:47 am ]
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yes car sound like it`s in the power band right of the line,nice video too, good job. when you hit your first 11 it bring a little tear to your eye 8)
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sat Nov 24, 2012 2:07 pm ]
Post subject:  11-24-12
Hello folks, the winter thrash is beginning.
One of Edd's motor plates has been ordered and has arrived... the plan is to move the motor/trans reward by 12" and also shorten the driveshaft by the same amount. I am not quite sure if I will be able to accomplish the motor setback during the winter but I will sure try.

I also have secured a wildwood dynalite front disc brake setup and will begin the install tomorrow.

All of the chrome moly rollbar is in and I will begin that install over the winter as well.

as the roll bar is installed I will be attempting to remove an equal amount of weight off the front of the car. I will be posting updates and pics soon.


Greg
Author:  Dart270 [ Sun Nov 25, 2012 3:47 am ]
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You are an inspiration, as ever Greg. I am in the garage this weekend finally working on the green '64 Dart again.

Lou
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Wilwood Install takes a bunch of weight off front 11/25/12
11/25/12
I have officially began the winter thrash on ruster.


I started with Removing the Big Bolt Pattern Mopar Rotors and Factory Calipers / Caliper Ways. I also Cut off some of the mounting ears on the calipers as I do not intend to go back to the heavy cast Iron stuff in this application.

Each factory Style Mopar Disc Brake setup weighed in at a hefty 38# Each
Each set Wilwood componets that would replace the Cast Iron Mopar stuff weighed in at 15# each.

-so that means after completing the Wilwood Install on both the L and R side of the car I will have shaved a total of 46# off the front and some of that is rotating mass too!

If you remember from Page 47 of this post, at last check Ruster was at 2187.7# - 46# =
2141.7# Nice! - Getting closer to the 2100# mark!

Here are some Pics - Enjoy!

Edd J's motor Plate Arrived..
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Bye Bye Mopar Cast Iron Parts!
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In Prepping the Spindle for the New Wilwood Components I had to cut something off the car!
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This is how the Spindles now look!
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And For the Weigh In - Old Stuff 38# Per side.
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New Stuff 15# per Side! YAY
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Wilwoods Are Installed.
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Next Should Be a roll bar install or possibly some lightening.


Greg
Author:  terrylittlejohn [ Sun Nov 25, 2012 6:14 pm ]
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nice setup, where did you get them?
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