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2014 Nationals
Hi Everyone
The Nationals was a hoot and I think its due to the NSW Cobra Club's attention to detail,every thing went off like clockwork except when someone lunched an engine or spun off the track (ME) The Pace 427SC was very stable at 160-170 Kms per hour but I have to get some more sympathy for mechanical components. The brakes are awesome and I have to get used to them being NON power assisted . I don't think there is much damage to the Windsor just a bearing slipper (I hope) anyway isn't that the fun of it all fixing something that you have broken. Xmas wish list here I come I will see what I can scam from the handbrake Cheers Brad |
Time for a DART and stroker combo
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What the heck Brad, you might as well get fair dinkum ...
Nelson Racing Engines - Twin Turbo Big Block Chevy |
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Are you on the turps again Brad?? http://bloguspospolitus.blox.pl/resource/beer_toast.jpg |
Bummer to hear about the mechanical issue. Is Mr Stone still selling his Dart block stroker from his DRB? Good parts (with a build sheet from a reputable builder) for the right price.
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Just on a side note, thanks for letting me take your daughter for a ride on Saturday...... I think she was excited. The Stig...... |
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I won't be building a stroker unless it's a 351 stroker to 427 or there bouts. I can get into enough trouble with my 302 CI Windsor. I will post some photos of the bearings after I disassemble the engine tomorrow. Number 5 big end bearing slipped around the con rod journal. It's not a big deal just a complete clean new big end and main bearings a new oil cooler double row timing chain ,fully baffled sump ,and maybe roller rockers and I will be back in business. Cheers Brad |
Out of interest Brad what's the main difference in how non power assisted brakes behave? I have to admit every car I've ever driven has been power assisted, right back to my HT Prem.
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Its all about a strong right leg when the power assist comes into play it multiplies your effort. Mind you the brain has to be trained to accept the fact that more effort is required. I haven't owned a non power assisted brake car since the late 60's. When the brakes warmed up there was a lot more feel with the pedal and less effort was required or I was used to the situation. Fitting smaller diameter master cylinders to the brake system will decrease the effort you have to make on the brake pedal. But the braking of the car in the end was awesome. Cheers Brad |
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The trick is to not put yourself through the windscreen when you get back in your road car and use your Whole Foot :-) I personally like the Dual MC non-vacuum assist as I reckon I can "feel" when its going to lock up (except on Hill Climbs on cold tyres) :-) cheers Gregg |
Hey Brad.
How has your build been going since nationals? Cheers Tony |
Hey Brad.
We are all still waiting to see and hear some video footage of your wonderful creation.... |
Hi Chris (Laner)
I'm just posting this message to see if it fixes the thread - seems you tried to post some thing but it just doesn't show up. Or is that only me? Your Post number #556 has just disappeared! Same as your emails Chris! You've got a gremlin in your computer :) |
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I will be fitting side pipes soon and I will Post photo's soon as I have then Over 2000 KMS on the Cobra now Happy New Year to all Especially to those lucky people who got their Pace kits delivered by Santa Cheers Brad |
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Now Now Deano.....you know it was never going to be Christmas....but it won't be too long now.
Cheers, Warren |
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