January 04, 2018, 10:45 AM
T/D6591“The Bender”
quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
quote:
Originally posted by T/D6591:
Where are the pictures of your new race car parts Bender?
This looks like a lot of hot air.
January 04, 2018, 11:06 AM
"The Bender"There aint any hot air around here today......

272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
January 04, 2018, 03:17 PM
Joe Burkleoquote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
Don't think you will have any problem making minimum weight with that combo.
Looks like it may have a bit more torque off the line too. Might want to consider going up a size or two on the rear tires.
January 04, 2018, 10:00 PM
J178REDquote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
quote:
Originally posted by J178RED:
I've heard of downsizing but.... what's the length of those rods ? And how low will the RPM be.....
I'm currently looking for .65 rear gears
Wallace Calculator indicted you would need .54 with your combo as it sits now...

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January 05, 2018, 06:31 AM
"The Bender"But remember, I'm only running 1/8th mile....
272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
January 05, 2018, 07:14 AM
TORQINHow much torque on the rod bolts? That's big chit!!
January 05, 2018, 11:53 AM
T/D6591Where is this thread heading? All this talk about Brian’s crank or rod is just crazy.

January 05, 2018, 12:01 PM
J178REDquote:
Originally posted by TORQIN:
How much torque on the rod bolts? That's big chit!!
Need a new torque wrench for sure mine is only 3/8 , do they make an 1" ????

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January 05, 2018, 01:53 PM
T/D6591Next you will be needing Bubba to pull on that torque wrench.
January 05, 2018, 01:57 PM
J178REDquote:
Originally posted by T/D6591:
Next you will be needing Bubba to pull on that torque wrench.
Bubba and a friend or two.... I only work as a supervisor ....
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January 05, 2018, 02:16 PM
TORQINquote:
Originally posted by J178RED:
quote:
Originally posted by TORQIN:
How much torque on the rod bolts? That's big chit!!
Need a new torque wrench for sure mine is only 3/8 , do they make an 1" ????
1" pfft oh yes we have 1" 1 1/2" 2 1/2" and 3 1/2" drive tools up to 80,000 ft lbs.
Large air/electric and hydraulic tools is what I have done most of my adult career...we bust big azz nuts baby! I have tools to torque those rod bolts...
January 05, 2018, 02:20 PM
maliciousintentNow that's a torque monster!!!!
January 05, 2018, 02:35 PM
TORQINWe sell, rent, repair, and calibrate torque tools 3/4" drive and above.
www.torquetoolsinc.comShameless plug...
January 05, 2018, 02:38 PM
J178REDquote:
Originally posted by TORQIN:
We sell, rent, repair, and calibrate torque tools 3/4" drive and above.
www.torquetoolsinc.comShameless plug...
Is this stuff all Ed approved....LOL
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January 05, 2018, 04:17 PM
TORQINUmm prolly not cause he won't look at this thread right?
January 05, 2018, 04:24 PM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by TORQIN:
We sell, rent, repair, and calibrate torque tools 3/4" drive and above.
www.torquetoolsinc.comShameless plug...
I always thought you were a nut buster!

Way better that a, eh hmm.....nut hanger!
272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
January 05, 2018, 05:31 PM
TORQINSpent a lot of my life Torqin and nut bustin...

January 05, 2018, 07:14 PM
"The Bender"Hence the screen name......
272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'
2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ
2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2
2020 Retired From T/D Competition....
2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner
2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.
January 05, 2018, 09:18 PM
jenavet3.73 out of a measly 540 with conventional heads?i think there is more to this story,unless that thing weighs 1750 fully loaded
January 05, 2018, 09:22 PM
T/D6591quote:
Originally posted by jenavet:
3.73 out of a measly 540 with conventional heads?i think there is more to this story,unless that thing weighs 1750 fully loaded
Who said conventional heads? Brian is pretty light,well compared to me anyway.