Drag Week BS and "whatever"

[1956NY150]

I hate trailering!

So i am thinking I may

because my 08 trailer has had 4 blowouts of chinese 15" tires , now one goodyear
correct thing to do is buy 16" rims and LT tires before heading west 1280miles. +-$1400
OR
make a trailer to tow for 56 (how much guess+- $1000)
buy spare 200 4R trans (only weak link in car besides Driver)+-$200-2000
maybe even carry spare rear end, and tires(have)
and drive 56 to "where ever"
anyone have a 200 4R for lease,buy, borrow
bob

BS freaks on PT

[Beagle]

I can't remember, but if you're running a 9" , a spare pumpkin with 2.75's , case of hypoid? I did some math around gas prices and was trying to figure if the extra RPM was going to kill valve springs but then I thought about it - boats do it all the time. I'm not "on the edge" of spring and RPM so if they give up a little I'm not sure if I'll notice.

[BBR]

I vote A.

Mainly because I like AC and cruise control! haha

[bulletproof]

i did the change pumpkin thing last year,,,not this year!!!!

[LAGNAF]

I'm actually gonna change pumpkins this year.. engine heat, gas mileage.. of course I mite only change it once or twice then say "f" it!!

[TheEngineWorks.com]

I can't remember, but if you're running a 9" , a spare pumpkin with 2.75's , case of hypoid? I did some math around gas prices and was trying to figure if the extra RPM was going to kill valve springs but then I thought about it - boats do it all the time. I'm not "on the edge" of spring and RPM so if they give up a little I'm not sure if I'll notice.

A good quality valve spring will hold up fine, the biggest thing that kills springs is heat, keep the springs cool, and they will live indefinitely.. Since 06 I have NEVER killed a spring, but I also do some things to keep the springs well cooled..

[1956NY150]

"For the first time ever, Hot Rod is encouraging spectators to show up to watch the battle for HOT ROD's Fastest Street Car in America." HR web site

Plan A: has the biggest advantage
is when things go bad
home base isnt 1280 miles away

[CDMBill]

I bought a replacement Goodyear Marathon trailer tire for my flat bed trailer last year after one tire ate a giant screw. They are made in China now too!

I went back to the little trailer deal for the event last year. I built a box and tire rack on a Harbor Freight 40"x48" unit we could store in the back of the pick up truck and assemble on site after the tow. With upgraded tires and wheels and bearings an the sheet aluminum and farming for the trailer I have about a grand in it assuming my labor is worthless. This year I am lengthening the tongue for better backing up and tracking, moving the wheel base back for better balance and lowering it about six inches for rearward visibility.

[1956NY150]

maybe Hot Rod will divide DD into a few ET Brackets

and give out more shirts

one shirt for 100+cars is kind of lame

more than 70 wont get in bracket race
but MAYBE they are busy helping?

bob

[CDMBill]

"For the first time ever, Hot Rod is encouraging spectators to show up to watch the battle for HOT ROD's Fastest Street Car in America." HR web site

Plan A: has the biggest advantage
is when things go bad
home base isnt 1280 miles away

This reminds of the famous quote; " you never feel under dressed or over weight at the drags"

Sorry Floyd.