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    8 point roll bar

    Make sure the car is level and straight before welding, even if you have to straighten it first. All can be checked with a laser level.
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    Racing in 100+ heat, any advice?

    Welding tech's wear cool suit's to stay cool. May want to look into that!
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    Oil accumulator location?

    I am trying to limit hood opening and closing because it is a lift off. It just came to me to put it under the hood but have some kind of inside control cable etc.
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    Oil accumulator location?

    Does anyone have their oil accumulator located close to the driver seat? And does NHRA have rules about it?
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    8 3/4 spool questions ?

    You can use the tapered bearings with a spool but you have to install a piece of splined axle shaft, inside the spool, the exact length so both axles touch it. Done it many times.
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    Still running rich

    x2
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    Holley Dominator Question

    I have a new 1050 for sale for $600. PM me if interested.
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    Barracuda wheelie anyone?

    Fuc#ing A
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    Tire swap or gear swap??

    You will have a hard time fitting 28" or taller tires in a stock A-body wheelwell. I think its time for 4.30's .
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    Your opinion on equal length spark plug wires?

    I'm back. Looking back, it was a stupid question, but, more than once I have questioned car owners why are your wires so messy? Why don't you cut them back so they are not hanging all over the place and the replies were, the wires are equal length for a reason. I will have to look thru my...
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    Your opinion on equal length spark plug wires?

    A lot of old timer's in the sport claim that equal length spark plug wires do make a difference in performance. I can't see it. Opinions? Any dyno tuners out there ever test this?
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    lightening car

    If the heater box is still in it, remove it. If its was an A/C car the box is heavy. Aluminum bumper brackets as stated. Replace P/S with manual. Plastic headlamps. Aluminum wheels. Battery to the trunk.
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    lightening car

    Remove the "bonnet" and put a hood on it! LOL
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    Farris racing engines new hoopty

    Needs a taller wing!
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    1967-76 Fiberglass A-Body Dash! I have them.....

    I have been waiting since May for a response. If he really has them, he could sell about 20 to FABO members alone! http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=275516
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    My trip to the track...

    3310 750 carbs are notoriously lean at high RPM. You may have to update that carb with a rear metering block with jets.
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    Advice for beginner wanting get into drag racing?

    ONE big warning. Once you get the rush. you will be addicted for life.
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    Fact or Fiction--Trailer tie downs

    Between the time you park at the track and your first run the shocks have plenty of time to cool down.
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    Fact or Fiction--Trailer tie downs

    Fiction, you can't tighten the straps enough to pull the car down to the point that the car won't move.
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    Indy Mega block - no lifter oiling?

    Indy Mega block - no lifter oiling? My new aluminum block has no lifter oiling. Before calling them and looking stupid, does anyone know if this is correct?
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    Different size roll bar sizes ?

    6 point kits are 1 3/4"
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    Different size roll bar sizes ?

    9.90 car with mild steel
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    Different size roll bar sizes ?

    The car currently has 1 3/4 hoop, door bars and rear down bars. I want to add a roof hoop and A pillar down bars. Can I use 1 5/8" DOM for the add on's.?
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    Chassis Guys, a little help please?

    The true center of the car is measured between the frame rails, not the body, which is very rarely the same on any two A-bodies. It sounds like he measured his center using the incorrect method and now the shocks don't line up because the rear suspension is centered between the quarter panels...
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    Chassis Guys, a little help please?

    Never, ever take the measurements from the wheel well openings! I have seen up to an inch of differance side to side on many A-bodies. The center of the frame rails is the center of the car not the body.
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    727 line pressure > 1300 H.P.

    6500 tops.
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    727 line pressure > 1300 H.P.

    Thank you
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    727 line pressure > 1300 H.P.

    528 Indy aluminum, 12 1/2 to 1 , roller cam and rockers, 1050 dominator, extensive port work and 400 fogger.
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    727 line pressure > 1300 H.P.

    What line pressure are you 8 second 1/4 mile racers running in you 727?
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    Straight Axle Law? ( For Street Gasser )

    I am next door in Pa.. Here, you would have to worry about annual state safety inspection. The regulations say "no steering or suspension modifications if the OEM parts are still available to purchase" . I will check to see if I can find it in print. Here you could get away with it because the...
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