gasser59 Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Chris C. ~ I'm really liking that '66 Nova. That looks slick and even though it was trying to get you down, it looks like you prevailed. Any more pics of this ride?
SuperStockAndy Posted January 26, 2012 Author Posted January 26, 2012 Chris-I always looked at that on the "other" forum. Awesome Nova.
shucky Posted January 26, 2012 Posted January 26, 2012 Tyrone, that first black Camaro is so awesome. I like all of your work but that one is crazy cool. Nice work!
MadKaw6 Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) This is an old A/ Dragster I built for a 50s club project. It's a combination of scratch built and parts box stuff. Edited January 28, 2012 by MadKaw6
Mike 1017 Posted January 28, 2012 Posted January 28, 2012 WOW 26 pages of drag cars. Great work guys Here are some of mine
Terry Sumner Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Here is my 66 Nova. I loved building this car. It was frustrating and rewarding all at the same time. Few things I wish I would have done differently but I learned alot with this build. Chris...I can't resist asking you this...Why do you have the distributor coming out of the intake manifold? Or is that one of those things you wished you had done differently? Terry
SuperStockAndy Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 I think Chris said that it's only the fuel lines that bother him Also, I'm not sure, but I think a few racing manifolds were like that. Why? I have no idea.
comp1839 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 fyi. the "dist." is not really mounted to the front of the intake manifold. it actually mounts to the front of the block via the upper timing cover bolts. the "dist" is being run off of the front of the cam via a belt drive. i could go into a more detailed explanation if you like. it does give kind of the impression that the dist. is mounted to the front of the manifold although the reality is, that it's not. hope this helps.
eviltwincustoms Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 fyi. the "dist." is not really mounted to the front of the intake manifold. it actually mounts to the front of the block via the upper timing cover bolts. the "dist" is being run off of the front of the cam via a belt drive. i could go into a more detailed explanation if you like. it does give kind of the impression that the dist. is mounted to the front of the manifold although the reality is, that it's not. hope this helps. Wow thanks for that bit of info Dave, I have always wondered how they worked being mounted in a vertical position like that about even with the top of the block.
gasser59 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks for the explanation guys. When I first saw the photo of the engine, I couldn't figure the mounting position of the distributor either. I know I'm not 'up' on all of the new technology and products. Looks like it just needs a triangle shaped bracket to be correct. I'd really like to see one of these mounted up and in place. Guess I'll be 'Googling' through images.
comp1839 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 google jesel valvetrain products and look under belt drives.
gasser59 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 I found a couple of detailed pictures online that demonstrates this better. Pretty cool innovation.
SuperStockAndy Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 For some reason, I just don't know how the belt drive distributors don't "slip"..
SuperStockAndy Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) Well, if the tension somehow becomes lose, it COULD slip. But then, I guess that chains can slip as well. Edited January 31, 2012 by SuperStockAndy
comp1839 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 they are cogged timing belts and sprockets. they are not a "v" type belt. besides,the distributor on this setup does not control the ignition timing. these systems have a crank trigger. they do how ever control "phasing".
chris coller Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 That is the look I was going for but was to lazy to actually make a motor plate to attach it to.
comp1839 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 chris, in no way am i trying to step on your build. i have seen this car at some of the shows i go to and it is FANTASTIC!!!!! i was only trying to assist those who don't understand how the real stuff works.
chris coller Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 No worries and thank you for the kind words. We have talked at a few shows, most recently at Gilbertsville and I enjoy talking to people that are passionate about what they do. I can' wait to see the completed 1/8 Camaro you are working on.
Terry Sumner Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Guys...I do know about the distributor...don't forget..I've been around drag racing for over 40 years. I figured that's what you were going after Chris but I can see that this one is clearly mounted to the front of the intake manifold. I was just wondering why you had mounted it there that's all. I thought maybe you had a poor photo somewhere and you were under the impression that was how it was supposed to be mounted. Thanks for your explanation. "I found a couple of detailed pictures online that demonstrates this better. Pretty cool innovation." Indeed it is. One place I can think of that this setup would really help is the classic Big Block in a Tri-five Chevy where there is no room for the distributor at the firewall!
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