My latest project: 1970 Dodge Dart 512 C.I. Bracket Racer

**Rick** · 05-12-2011, 07:23 PM

Just found this shot on our dragstrip's website from the Nostalgia Drags a couple months ago

*BKennedy* · 05-12-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Just found this shot on our dragstrip's website from the Nostalgia Drags a couple months ago

I friggin' love that car.

**Rick** · 05-12-2011, 07:40 PM

Thanks Brian

It would be great if you could come out and see it run some time. We've got an RV spot just for you!

*BKennedy* · 05-12-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Thanks Brian

It would be great if you could come out and see it run some time. We've got an RV spot just for you!

That is something I would love to do before the end of the year.

**RangerX** · 05-12-2011, 10:40 PM

Rick, is there ever a time when you can have a passenger when you go down the track?

**Rick** · 05-13-2011, 12:11 AM

You can't run faster than 14.00 to take a passenger. I'm not sure if they'll let me take a passenger and just back out of it. I have a feeling the answer is no, but I've got to find out since Char would really like to feel how hard the car launches

**Rick** · 06-05-2011, 01:15 AM

Ran a new personal best ET and MPH tonight. 10.39 at 129 mph

Added one of these "stubstacks".

Just adding the stubstack made the engine run too lean, so I upped the jets and that's when I got the new best times. In other words the stubstack worked, it let more air into the motor, which in turn needed more fuel to burn efficiently, there by making a bit more power.

StryctNy9e · 06-05-2011, 10:49 PM

Congrats on the new best, man that is fast, I can only dream my Nova will be that fast one day. Keep it up, or should I say keep it low, like your quater mile time!

**Rick** · 07-13-2011, 06:38 PM

Added a new toy, a crank driven vacuum pump. The vacuum pump draws out blow by gasses from the crankcase and helps the rings seal better, which in turn makes more power. It's supposed to be good for about 30hp over the exhaust evacuation I was running before.

Started the motor today and seems to be a bit crisper and more responsive. Taking it out to the track this weekend to give it a try. Saturday night is the Nostalgia Drags

**BrooklynBay** · 07-13-2011, 06:46 PM

Wouldn't an electric vacuum pump be more efficient since it isn't connected to the engine? What's the Hg rating of this pump?

**Rick** · 07-13-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooklynBay

Wouldn't an electric vacuum pump be more efficient since it isn't connected to the engine? What's the Hg rating of this pump?

Electric's only pull about 5". This will pull up to 18", but since I'm running a wet sump system it needs to be regulated down to 12". Too much vacuum and the wrist pins can go dry

Even though this is engine driven, it's a net gain in power. As you can see the pump is geared to turn rather slowly. About 1/3 crank speed.

**BrooklynBay** · 07-13-2011, 07:02 PM

So I guess it's similar to an A/C compressor run in reverse? What's the brass flare fitting for on the side (air inlet)? If it's an inlet, wouldn't it need a breather element style filter? How do you regulate it to maintain 12 In Hg? Is there a way to use as an onboard air system to refill tires or fill air shocks?

**Rick** · 07-13-2011, 07:06 PM

Not sure what you mean since there is no brass in the system. It draws blow by out of the valve cover (not seen), runs through the regulator which is red and black, into the pump, then exhausts it out the other side and into a catch tank with a filter element on top to vent it. There is no air intake into the block.

The pump uses metal vanes.

Cobraguy · 07-14-2011, 09:51 AM

Rick, I always install the front and rear seal backwards when I build a motor for someone using vacuum. The darn things will pull air (and dirt, etc) right through the seal otherwise. You might want to research that and see if you feel it's necessary. (I do) Especially with as much vacuum as you are pulling. Of course, if you already did that, then ignore this!

**Rick** · 07-14-2011, 07:43 PM

I'm aware of that. The IndyMaxx block uses seals made for vacuum pumps since it's a race block. Thanks for the warning though.

**Rick** · 07-21-2011, 11:30 PM

Pics from last weekends Nostalgia Drags:

Hammer · 07-22-2011, 01:17 AM

Rick, that thing is beautiful. Great job. One of my best friends is way into darts. He said he has seen yours at Speedworld several times. He said its better in person and that you really did a great job on it.
Hope all is well, we should get together soon.

**Rick** · 09-11-2011, 11:27 AM

Went to the track last night. First time out with the 4.11 gears. Temp was about 90 deg, but it still a ran a best of 10.36 @ 128.6. Only made two passes since a big dust storm rolled in seconds before my third run. I was all lined up and ready to go when visibility dropped and crosswinds became VERY strong. Glad I wasn't on the track when it hit!

**Rick** · 09-14-2011, 06:02 PM

Fun with the new 10.5mm fisheye

*BigRondo* · 09-14-2011, 06:04 PM

That is an incredible picture & motor!

05-12-2011, 07:23 PM	#1061
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Just found this shot on our dragstrip's website from the Nostalgia Drags a couple months ago Attached Images __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

05-12-2011, 07:40 PM	#1063
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thanks Brian It would be great if you could come out and see it run some time. We've got an RV spot just for you! __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

05-12-2011, 10:40 PM	#1065
RangerX Moderator Elite Ranger Omao, Kauai '93 Ranger XLT 4X4 Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 7,193 Vehicle Specs	Rick, is there ever a time when you can have a passenger when you go down the track? __________________ Bill Collins 93 Ranger XLT 4X4 "Beauty is only sheet metal deep."

05-13-2011, 12:11 AM	#1066
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	You can't run faster than 14.00 to take a passenger. I'm not sure if they'll let me take a passenger and just back out of it. I have a feeling the answer is no, but I've got to find out since Char would really like to feel how hard the car launches __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

06-05-2011, 01:15 AM	#1067
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Ran a new personal best ET and MPH tonight. 10.39 at 129 mph Added one of these "stubstacks". Just adding the stubstack made the engine run too lean, so I upped the jets and that's when I got the new best times. In other words the stubstack worked, it let more air into the motor, which in turn needed more fuel to burn efficiently, there by making a bit more power. __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually Last edited by Rick; 06-06-2011 at 10:48 AM.

06-05-2011, 10:49 PM	#1068
StryctNy9e Wannabe Elite Explorer Beaverton OR/ hayward CA 1993 XLT Exploder Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 473 Vehicle Specs	Congrats on the new best, man that is fast, I can only dream my Nova will be that fast one day. Keep it up, or should I say keep it low, like your quater mile time! __________________ Stryctny9e's 1993 Ford Exploder XLT on the menu.... Snorkel...Gauges.... Rhino line roof....Manual Hubs 32x11.50 M/T http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=313060

07-13-2011, 06:38 PM	#1069
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Added a new toy, a crank driven vacuum pump. The vacuum pump draws out blow by gasses from the crankcase and helps the rings seal better, which in turn makes more power. It's supposed to be good for about 30hp over the exhaust evacuation I was running before. Started the motor today and seems to be a bit crisper and more responsive. Taking it out to the track this weekend to give it a try. Saturday night is the Nostalgia Drags Attached Images __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

07-13-2011, 06:46 PM	#1070
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,680 Vehicle Specs	Wouldn't an electric vacuum pump be more efficient since it isn't connected to the engine? What's the Hg rating of this pump? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

07-13-2011, 07:02 PM	#1072
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,680 Vehicle Specs	So I guess it's similar to an A/C compressor run in reverse? What's the brass flare fitting for on the side (air inlet)? If it's an inlet, wouldn't it need a breather element style filter? How do you regulate it to maintain 12 In Hg? Is there a way to use as an onboard air system to refill tires or fill air shocks? __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

07-13-2011, 07:06 PM	#1073
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Not sure what you mean since there is no brass in the system. It draws blow by out of the valve cover (not seen), runs through the regulator which is red and black, into the pump, then exhausts it out the other side and into a catch tank with a filter element on top to vent it. There is no air intake into the block. The pump uses metal vanes. __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

07-14-2011, 07:43 PM	#1075
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I'm aware of that. The IndyMaxx block uses seals made for vacuum pumps since it's a race block. Thanks for the warning though. __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

07-21-2011, 11:30 PM	#1076
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Pics from last weekends Nostalgia Drags: Attached Images __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

07-22-2011, 01:17 AM	#1077
Hammer Wannabe Elite Explorer Scottsdale, AZ 91 4Door 4X4 Explorer XLT Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 618 Vehicle Specs	Rick, that thing is beautiful. Great job. One of my best friends is way into darts. He said he has seen yours at Speedworld several times. He said its better in person and that you really did a great job on it. Hope all is well, we should get together soon. __________________ "Id piss on a spark plug if I thought it would help" -4400 Class, King Of the Hammers Custom Buggy -99 Ford F-350 SuperDuty Crew Cab, Powerstroke -05 Dodge Durango HEMI Limited, Wife wagon -89 Ford Mustang LX, drag car -02 Custom Chopper

09-11-2011, 11:27 AM	#1078
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Went to the track last night. First time out with the 4.11 gears. Temp was about 90 deg, but it still a ran a best of 10.36 @ 128.6. Only made two passes since a big dust storm rolled in seconds before my third run. I was all lined up and ready to go when visibility dropped and crosswinds became VERY strong. Glad I wasn't on the track when it hit! __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

09-14-2011, 06:02 PM	#1079
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,241 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Fun with the new 10.5mm fisheye Attached Images __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually