1970 Cuda 496 10,3 sec
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Billet allu oil pump with external line
Adjusting regulator
At Cold 85 psi at idle
At hot is 40 psi at 1100 rpm And 60 psi at 7400 rpm
The strange is that if you gas quickly drop at 50!
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Raffa... If you/we think the oil is all getting sucked out of the oil pan.. you can add 1 more quart of oil to see if the problem goes away. If the pressure gets better. Then you know the engine was under oil capacity and that would explain the drop/loss.
Yes I like the External Pump.... Leaves room for the bigger stroke crank and rods...
I'm Not Much into Multigrade oil.....
I like 30W or 40W... Racing.... I use Castrol... But nothing wrong with VALVOLINE VR.
I think it holds its viscosity better when we beat the **** out of it....
But thats just my opinion....
You got the NOS Fixed?
Did you install the CAL-Trac's?
Hope you have a great season of racing..And get that 9.90...
Yes I like the External Pump.... Leaves room for the bigger stroke crank and rods...
I'm Not Much into Multigrade oil.....
I like 30W or 40W... Racing.... I use Castrol... But nothing wrong with VALVOLINE VR.
I think it holds its viscosity better when we beat the **** out of it....
But thats just my opinion....
You got the NOS Fixed?
Did you install the CAL-Trac's?
Hope you have a great season of racing..And get that 9.90...
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Raffa, love your car!!
What do you have for the main bearings? stock,3/4 groove,full grove narrow or wide? What clearances are you running? This will effect oil pressure! Did you restrict the oil going to the heads?
What do you have for the main bearings? stock,3/4 groove,full grove narrow or wide? What clearances are you running? This will effect oil pressure! Did you restrict the oil going to the heads?
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Rod clearance is .0013
Main clearance is .0018
Oil thin is castrol 10w60
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I am Planning on it ...
Raffa.... Same place is having a big Auto SwapMeet, if you are here in time.
Just wanted to let you know....
http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-...w-hours-dates/
Also Other thing to do...
http://www.socalcarculture.com/cruise_nights.html
Raffa.... Same place is having a big Auto SwapMeet, if you are here in time.
Just wanted to let you know....
http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-...w-hours-dates/
Also Other thing to do...
http://www.socalcarculture.com/cruise_nights.html
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I am Planning on it ...
Raffa.... Same place is having a big Auto SwapMeet, if you are here in time.
Just wanted to let you know....
http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-...w-hours-dates/
Also Other thing to do...
http://www.socalcarculture.com/cruise_nights.html
Raffa.... Same place is having a big Auto SwapMeet, if you are here in time.
Just wanted to let you know....
http://www.pomonaswapmeet.com/event-...w-hours-dates/
Also Other thing to do...
http://www.socalcarculture.com/cruise_nights.html
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Look like you understand .. John .. I have v series main bearing and hnd rod bearing ... Receveid 8 years ago from 440 source with kit .. In this year replaced even with the same ... I had put new 2 month ago .. Crank polished is perfect .... This is not good ??
Rod clearance is .0013
Main clearance is .0018
Oil thin is castrol 10w60
Rod clearance is .0013
Main clearance is .0018
Oil thin is castrol 10w60
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Water temperature 175 f
Transmission temp 150 f
Oil pressure Idle 45 7000 rpm 65 psi
Oil is 10w60 castrol full syntetic
18 may i have the first race..
I have found now the VR1 valvoline 10w60 ... But is not full syntetic ... Im undecided
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Just giving my 2cents worth.... I had a problem with oil pressure when I let off at the top end.... I added a three quart accumulator and that ended all the problems... Sounds like just adding a quart may be the answer here.... Sometimes the oil doesn't get back as quickly as we may think... I know this has already been mentioned but, I'm just agreeing on adding a quart of oil and trying that before much else... This could really be the easiest fix for sure.....
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Just giving my 2cents worth.... I had a problem with oil pressure when I let off at the top end.... I added a three quart accumulator and that ended all the problems... Sounds like just adding a quart may be the answer here.... Sometimes the oil doesn't get back as quickly as we may think... I know this has already been mentioned but, I'm just agreeing on adding a quart of oil and trying that before much else... This could really be the easiest fix for sure.....
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Guys .. Wich tipe of pan gasket you use ?? .. I hate silicone ...difficult to clean every time when remove the oil pan for check bearing .. I tried with fel pro blue racing reusable ...but little bit leak ... I hate silicon and glue for gasket !!
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It is a Pain.... I use Fel-Pro or Mr. Gasket..... For RTV ( I hate to say it, But I use the GM stuff)
http://dirtyhookerdiesel.com/i-14902...e-sealant.html
OR
Lawson RTV: http://www.lawsonproducts.com/Lawson...alant/91782.lp
http://dirtyhookerdiesel.com/i-14902...e-sealant.html
OR
Lawson RTV: http://www.lawsonproducts.com/Lawson...alant/91782.lp
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Guys ... 2 week ago i have rebuilded the transmission ... Every 20-25 pass .. Clutch destroyed .. This year I have the first race at 18 may .. Tried the transmission on the street look like ok .. Now i have removed the pan for adjust the low band .. closed at 72 lb inches and off 2 turn ... Tried the car and i found a little bit overlap from 2/3 ... Band is too tight ???
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Guys ... 2 week ago i have rebuilded the transmission ... Every 20-25 pass .. Clutch destroyed .. This year I have the first race at 18 may .. Tried the transmission on the street look like ok .. Now i have removed the pan for adjust the low band .. closed at 72 lb inches and off 2 turn ... Tried the car and i found a little bit overlap from 2/3 ... Band is too tight ???
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OK i was a bit harsh, sorry. ill say that what you have done is not easy. i know i could not do it. my dad had many sayings. one was "the faster you go the harder it is to go faster." you ARE going faster that the 68 Hemi cuda when new. 10.80 E.T. i saw ronnie sox in late 68 go that fast off the trailer. but he had Hemi heads and $100,000. of factory research. my idea if you can go 9.90 with out nos that WILL be something.
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SMR full manual valvebodie reverse pattern
Billet steel front drum with 6 disc red alto
Stock rear drum with 4 disc red alto
Kevlar bands
5 gear planetary
Bolt-in sprag
Stock oil pump
Line pressure is 125 psi no more
Converter is ultimate converters 4500 RPM
Anti ballonplate
Big oil pan with 10 quart of oil dexron 3
No moly additive .. No found in italy
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OK i was a bit harsh, sorry. ill say that what you have done is not easy. i know i could not do it. my dad had many sayings. one was "the faster you go the harder it is to go faster." you ARE going faster that the 68 Hemi cuda when new. 10.80 E.T. i saw ronnie sox in late 68 go that fast off the trailer. but he had Hemi heads and $100,000. of factory research. my idea if you can go 9.90 with out nos that WILL be something.
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