We currently have users, and posts Most Recent Member: 1Superdiver. Last year I got rather hooked on quarter mile stuff,finished the year running So this Winter is about trying some new things,starting with some research on 's drag cars,hence the title. Firstly I want more weight transfer on launch,so I've raised the car 2'' all round and fitted softer front springs. Next I've copied a traction system marketed by Cal-Tech which uses traction bars to transfer axle windup force to down force on the front part of the leaf spring.
Next I've replaced the original axle with a Ford hybrid. This is an English escort casing,narrowed,with Atlas capri half shafts,also narrowed,and a Tran-X lsd with atlas side gears. The next task is to fit a Ford type 9 box sierra which I was lucky to pick up with close ratio straight cut gears,and there is a bell housing around to mate it to the A series block,retaining the present uprated clutch.
Part of the problem is correct alignment of gearbox to axle,so I'll drop the rear box mount and raise the diff nose. Will still need to cut the rear of the prop tunnel I think. I'm hoping for a bit more power so swapped the T2 for a GT on one of Matt's new manifolds. Also with the extra ground clearance I want to fit a side exit exhaust in 2. The front pipe is a bit convoluted! Here is a pic of the car as it finished last year.
I'll try to update with new stuff later. On 11th Feb, robert said: i tried putting soap on it , and heating it to brown , then slathered my new lube on it. Rusty by nature On 23rd Jun, paul wiginton said: They said "That sounds rough mate. I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side. Edited by george91 on 24th Jan, I've already had a few comments like that from the traditional MG lot,I think I'll call the car a Fidget. Ah so thats what Noddy got in the end On 2nd Oct, Vegard said: On 1st Oct, Jimster said: I bet my first wank came quicker than your first mini turbo These new modern turbos with their quick spool up time, would make the competition harder.
On 15th Aug, robert said: phew!!! Herewith some pics of recent progress. Shows traction bar setup,new axle,mock up of exhaust might have to replace that gaffer tape and extended arches. Yes I expect the neighbours to kick off when I fire it up about 7. No I haven't tried it yet,and I may well have to fit something else,but ground clearance will be the issue.
