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  1. Tex013

    LemonWedge 470 build thread

    before pulling a head I would see if you can slide Trickflow plate in from the front . seeing as how the raised port is not flush to plate . I hope you bought the one with removable centre . ET to MPH is not too far off . Solid passes . Tex
  2. Tex013

    LemonWedge 470 build thread

    nice first outing Tex
  3. Tex013

    LemonWedge 470 build thread

    Sounds and looks great . My hot oil pressure is 19 , frreway 40 , on track traps @ 65 ish 20/50 brad penn , still somewhat regular street use . Tex
  4. Tex013

    LemonWedge 470 build thread

    Looking good LW .Im sure you are champing at the bit to get down track . Tex
  5. Tex013

    The year is under way , 1st big meet of the year

    Always fun Budnicks Tex
  6. Tex013

    The year is under way , 1st big meet of the year

    I have gone back foot for a couple reasons . I struggled with traction last year after adjusting converter , stall and going mechanical sprag . I also finally connected the dots that i had gone past my then shock settings . The Hoosier is a lot happier off footbrake and quicker than the PBR. And...
  7. Tex013

    The year is under way , 1st big meet of the year

    Well our year is well under way . Went out Friday / Saturday @ Sydney Dragway running a support class for the Australian Top Fuel Championship series .For us low bucks guys it was more of a glorified T&T . I have gone back to footbrake and running my Hoosier radial slicks for the foreseeable...
  8. Tex013

    LemonWedge 470 build thread

    I use the Felpro MW gasket , is very good for TF270 .Also easier to get , especially here in Aus . Gasket matched my Super Victor to them . I did go about 1 1/2" up into the ports and already had done the top of intake end of the ports . Tex
  9. Tex013

    New wheels are on

    Coupon clipping ? Whats that ? i have to start mowing my own front yard . Tex
  10. Tex013

    New wheels are on

    Malex you have too much time , money and space on your hands . Wheels are way too pricey down here to have mutliple sets like that . ;-) Tex
  11. Tex013

    New wheels are on

    They are great looking rims . Though I have Centreline Qualifiers on front and for rear street tyres . Tex
  12. Tex013

    Line lock- on rear brakes?

    Run mine for near 15 yrs like this . Gives control in burnout , if car moving around you can ease brakes and drive out slow and easy and straighten up Tex
  13. Tex013

    Who’s doing what in the off-season.

    Well a bit more maintenance . I will change the oil in my shocks over christmas/new year . Never changed it and the fronts have been in for 12? years rears 6 or 8 .Plenty of passes and road miles . Might even help the erratic traction issues i have been having this last 12 months . I am going to...
  14. Tex013

    best oil pan for INDY MAX 572 in a 66 B Body w/QA1 k Member Drag Week Style Build

    Just a note re this pan . I have used one for several years and really like it . Never hit anything with it . In my 68 Satellite , and a 65 with later K , i had to trim a little at steering box mount . Also mine holds 8 1/2 qts with large Wix filter , same as ford . I use factory dipstick and...
  15. Tex013

    Towing on an open trailer. In neutral or in park even though it is strapped down? What say ye?

    I am not saying there is an absolute right way , my mate does same as you . I simply looked at how most do and what changes have happened over time , especially looking at tow trucks . My rear loop around tyre then ratchet not just fore/aft but out at an angle . I understand rears are mostly to...
  16. Tex013

    Towing on an open trailer. In neutral or in park even though it is strapped down? What say ye?

    This is my new trailer . Same as roll back tow truck ties down , no cross strap . Strap down tight then into park or neutral . Never seems to be an issue for towies . Tex
  17. Tex013

    Who’s doing what in the off-season.

    Thought i better put this up. Tex
  18. Tex013

    Just need a bit more

    yes things are well . If only darned rain would quit . Entered for Portland 10/11 Dec . 50/50 at moment . Whats weather like in March @ Perth ? Tex
  19. Tex013

    Just need a bit more

    FIDDY SHOT ! that should fix it Al . Weight seems a little high , is that with driver ? My Satellite is 3643lbs without me , 3790 with . Thats with a World heavy iron block . Glass bonnet , front bumper heater/demister and no rear seat . You should have a race seat , aluminium ? TCE are ok , so...
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