John B. Posted October 3, 2022 Posted October 3, 2022 When the NHRA decided to allow injected nitro funny cars to run in the Top Alcohol Funny Car class next year, I was ecstatic! I have always wanted to build such a model, but until recently, there was only one example of a modern injected car and it ran about 24 years ago in the IHRA. This is going to be my attempt to build such a vehicle. I have started to build the engine's intake system from Evergreen styrene and modified a Dodge Avenger body with a shortened greenhouse to clear the intake. Its my first WIP attempt and I'll try to update often - thanks for looking and comments welcome. 1
Ian McLaren Posted October 4, 2022 Posted October 4, 2022 You really have my attention with this one, I have been an Injected Nitro Funny Car fan ever since they ran in the original NHRA Pro Comp category back in the 70's. I did an A/FC model about a year and a half ago. I will definitely be following this project; it looks like it's off to a very good start. 1
John B. Posted October 4, 2022 Author Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Ian McLaren said: You really have my attention with this one, I have been an Injected Nitro Funny Car fan ever since they ran in the original NHRA Pro Comp category back in the 70's. I did an A/FC model about a year and a half ago. I will definitely be following this project; it looks like it's off to a very good start. Thank you very much - I'll do my best!
Straightliner59 Posted October 4, 2022 Posted October 4, 2022 I'm in! I You're off to a nice start. Injector manifold looks good! I found one, recently, while I was researching for my Super Gas Vega project that I want to do an "inspired-by" of. It will be based off of an MPC Corvette FC--either the Firefighter, or the other of that body style, as opposed to the later '84-bodied kit. The car was called Da Big Kahuna, and you'd swear that the body and chassis for the model were practically copied from it. 1
John B. Posted October 4, 2022 Author Posted October 4, 2022 8 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: I'm in! I You're off to a nice start. Injector manifold looks good! I found one, recently, while I was researching for my Super Gas Vega project that I want to do an "inspired-by" of. It will be based off of an MPC Corvette FC--either the Firefighter, or the other of that body style, as opposed to the later '84-bodied kit. The car was called Da Big Kahuna, and you'd swear that the body and chassis for the model were practically copied from it. Many thanks - your Vega project is awesome!
Straightliner59 Posted October 5, 2022 Posted October 5, 2022 18 hours ago, John B. said: Many thanks - your Vega project is awesome! Thank you, John! I like projects that most others don't bother with--like injected nitro FCs!
Straightliner59 Posted October 5, 2022 Posted October 5, 2022 Here's the one I found. It's a Super Comp car. Like I said, MPC 'Vette FC, injected Big Block Chevy, and you're in the building! Again, I'm looking forward to watching your project come along. 2
John B. Posted October 5, 2022 Author Posted October 5, 2022 Thanks for posting - I remember buying one of those MPC Corvettes back in 1980; it was a great kit! I'll have my first update in a day or so - I'm in the process of painting the engine. 1
Nitrobarry Posted October 5, 2022 Posted October 5, 2022 (edited) This project brings up something that has been bugging me for years. I don`t understand why the NHRA doesn`t allow injected nitro funny cars when it does allow injected nitro dragsters. The only thing I can think of is that the height of the injector hat might impair vision directly in front of the driver line of sight. However (if this indeed the problem) it should be possible for some very smart person to come up with an injector hat that is lower to eliminate that problem and keep the power potential competitive. I think allowing nitro in alcohol funny car would most definitely bring more interest in the category. So enough of my rant. Great subject matter. Keep goin! Edited October 5, 2022 by Nitrobarry incorrect information
John B. Posted October 5, 2022 Author Posted October 5, 2022 Thank you for your interest, Barry. This is a photo of Randy Meyer's new injected nitro car that he ran at a Funny Car Chaos event earlier this year. 1
Straightliner59 Posted October 6, 2022 Posted October 6, 2022 11 hours ago, Nitrobarry said: This project brings up something that has been bugging me for years. I don`t understand why the NHRA doesn`t allow injected nitro funny cars when it does allow injected nitro dragsters. The only thing I can think of is that the height of the injector hat might impair vision directly in front of the driver line of sight. However (if this indeed the problem) it should be possible for some very smart person to come up with an injector hat that is lower to eliminate that problem and keep the power potential competitive. I think allowing nitro in alcohol funny car would most definitely bring more interest in the category. So enough of my rant. Great subject matter. Keep goin! I believe I read, recently, that NHRA will allow injected nitro FCs, in TAFC, maybe next year?
John B. Posted October 6, 2022 Author Posted October 6, 2022 The NHRA rules for TA/FC for next year have been amended to include injected nitro cars: minimum weight is 2,400 lbs., maximum engine displacement is 456 cid, maximum nitro percentage at sea-level events is 85% with 95% at high altitude events (i.e. Denver), no electro/pneumatic clutch management systems or electronic fuel control systems and no transmission; direct drive only. Body style can be 1969 or later. Otherwise, all other TA/FC rules apply. 2
John B. Posted October 7, 2022 Author Posted October 7, 2022 Magnetos ready for installation, fuel distribution blocks in place; starter pulley, input/output shaft and injector hat mocked up, valve covers painted. Next is engine painting and mag installation. thanks for looking and comment welcome. 2
Straightliner59 Posted October 8, 2022 Posted October 8, 2022 On 10/6/2022 at 6:21 AM, John B. said: The NHRA rules for TA/FC for next year have been amended to include injected nitro cars: minimum weight is 2,400 lbs., maximum engine displacement is 456 cid, maximum nitro percentage at sea-level events is 85% with 95% at high altitude events (i.e. Denver), no electro/pneumatic clutch management systems or electronic fuel control systems and no transmission; direct drive only. Body style can be 1969 or later. Otherwise, all other TA/FC rules apply. That class could get a lot more popular, given the influx of new bodies. I think I saw the headline on Drag Race Central. They haven't been running TAD and TAFC at the Mile Highs, for a few years, now.
Straightliner59 Posted October 8, 2022 Posted October 8, 2022 17 hours ago, John B. said: Magnetos ready for installation, fuel distribution blocks in place; starter pulley, input/output shaft and injector hat mocked up, valve covers painted. Next is engine painting and mag installation. thanks for looking and comment welcome. Looking great, John Michael. Does the starter pulley get a bracket, similar to the one on a blower?
John B. Posted October 8, 2022 Author Posted October 8, 2022 Yes it does; still needs a tweak or two. 1
Nitrobarry Posted October 8, 2022 Posted October 8, 2022 Thanks for the Randy Meyer pic. It explains a lot as to injector height, driver vision restriction etc. Should have happened a long time ago.
3men2s Posted October 12, 2022 Posted October 12, 2022 Got to see your project at the club meeting last night, Love the details! can't wait to see more. FYI, Danny, "BELLA RODRIGUEZ" here.
John B. Posted October 12, 2022 Author Posted October 12, 2022 6 hours ago, 3men2s said: Got to see your project at the club meeting last night, Love the details! can't wait to see more. FYI, Danny, "BELLA RODRIGUEZ" here. Thank you for your kind words and for photographing the car for the club's website - I hope to be at the next meeting! Your Porsche was awesome!
John B. Posted October 23, 2022 Author Posted October 23, 2022 Engine complete except for a few details; on to the chassis and body. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. 4
John B. Posted October 25, 2022 Author Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/23/2022 at 10:33 AM, dragcarz said: Looking great Bob! Thank you very much - who's Bob? ?
Tortuga Kustomz Posted October 26, 2022 Posted October 26, 2022 Awesome project, looking forward for more updates
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