DBG: Update, Loose Shock And Rebound Tightened, 20.5 Psi Air Rear Slicks, Best 60 Ft. Ever! 1.25 60
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- This video I made, starts with me climbing into the trunk, to tighten the right rear shock. Tight, it still made a slight clicking noise with movement. Have to remove it, and evaluate, next service time. installing the rear center section, axles, and brakes.I also did a quick service on Transmission, just changed the fluid. There was some clutch material, nothing terrible, still pink, so refilled with 5.5 qts. and good to go. All went together well, without any issues. Took Alaina for a ride, and then loaded onto trailer, and off to the track.
I added air to rear slicks, for 20.5psi, I had also tightened the rebound on the rear shocks, 2 clicks. I was pumped with a 1.25 60ft, should have been in the 9.28-9 range, but with 15 mile headwind, almost 1600 ft, still ran a 9.37 @ 141mph, with a 5.92 1/8. Made another run after and went 9.37. Although, did not meet the goal of 9.2x, I will. Stay tuned for the rest of the story....
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Wow, what a difference in the launching attitude of your car now. She really hauls the mail without the wheelies now! Congratulations man, can't wait to see the mustang do it now!
Can you tell a difference? Yes no wheelies now, I keep front shocks tightened down. The mustang with a stick should do some nice wheelies. Thanks
Glad that shock didn't come completely loose on you the last time out, Tim, stay safe brother!
Yes sir NC, glad nothing broke. And tighter is better.
When you see a good, clean, straight forward, power launch, like that, with minimal frame twisting up front. You're putting the power to the ground, thanks in part to the 4-link doing its job, and having the total suspension dialed in. Your 60 foot time was pretty damn (oops! I mean) Dad-gum impressive! (My bad Alaina😢. Tell Dad to put a Quarter in the jar for me. I'll settle-up on the next Live Stream. The Cougar is looking REAL good, Tim! #DBG
Thanks Greg she is sure cooking. Get this, leaf spring with Caltracs, not 4 link 😎 I will tell her lol. I put a dollar in the jar for you my friend. Appreciate you💯
That thing left clean!! Great job on PB!
Yes sir. Very smooth. Thanks Darby.
Looking good! 9.32 that's moving on!
She is cranking Jeff.
When it came time to pull my 9” 3rd member, I drained the oil, removed the driveline and pulled the axles. Then I went back under on a creeper head first from the back end of the truck. I pulled the pumpkin and rested it on my chest. Then my wife reached under and pulled me out toward the front between the jack stands and out the side. To put it back in she pushed me in from the side feet first between the jack stands toward the back. Then she’d go around to the back, grab my feet and line me up so I could stab the 3rd member back in the housing. Not much different than a bench press on wheels! 😂 Those were the days!
For sure Randy. Man that is tough. Glad your wife was there to steer you. 😊
@@DragBoss351Cleveland she is “professional grade” at steering me. 🤣
@randepayne6966 that’s what I’m talking about brother. Keep her👍👍
Bravo! A little preventive maintenance goes a long way. I guess the Bossets (Crew Chiefs)😊 had the day off. Great video!
Yes they were in school. By the time they got home. Car loaded on trailer and off to lay down a 1.25 60 ft. I will get them helping more, I need it.
Excellent results Tim. Left hard, ran straight. If it did that consistently every time, you'd have to be happy
I sure am Greg, Cougar and Cleveland have made me proud. Consistent 9.30s is awesome
Hey DragBoss. I noticed you're running a cork pan gasket. Do they have a steel lined gasket for the C4? I run that type on my oil pan, but I'm not sure if that would work better on the transmission pan. It is supposed to give more crush and thickness to seal when bolts are torqued. I noticed the pan didn't have a magnet and not a big deal since you frequently service her. She rolls out for sure!!
Thats all I had at this time. I had heard of a steel impregnated cork gasket. I have glued magnets to the pan before, but never replaced it. Great idea. Yes change fluid a couple a times a season.
Those headers are a work of art.
They really are. They fit like a glove. 🧤 thanks
@@DragBoss351Cleveland Do run it open headers in all your videos? One of the best sounding cars I’ve heard in awhile, sounds real crisp when you tip into the throttle.
@BreakStuffClub yes, have mufflers but too much to put on. She is crispy and clean, a dam drag racing machine. 🤣🇺🇸
What a fun car you've got there. Thanks for taking us all along for the ride.
Your welcome. Cool to see underneath and all go back together and make a killer hit
@@DragBoss351Cleveland I see you are in Ohio. I have family out there. You'll have to keep us informed when you'll be racing again. I might have to check out the car in person.
@@johnnymossville Probably not until Fall, want to replace the rear gears, too much rpm..
Clutch Band Material…
The way it was explained to me is broke in clutches grip better Tim.
The clutches have to wear in - break in…
The oil was beautiful Tim.
Your clutches are just normally breaking in:)
Big Daddy Fred Catlin trained us on Automatic Transmissions.
He was a Buick 455 Racer
Specialized in Big Buicks
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Agreed. Did not have burned smell only kicking booty smell. That debris is no big deal, no chunks, good to go. Thanks
Have you ever tried running a crank scraper on a Cleveland from crank scrapers out of Florida I have ran many on 460s and 302 engines with very good results. I know they make them for a Cleveland now thought you might want to try one to see how much hp it gains. Thanks for the content and videos.
You’re welcome, and glad you’re here. Never had tried to run one. This is the first engine I have ever ran a windage tray in. May look at the scraper too. Appreciate the tip Jonathan. 🏁
It’s such a pretty picture.
The undercarriage view:)
Very nicely built car Tim:)
Thanks Elvin. Always cool to see in depth video of things you just see everyday
Lucas Transmission Additive
There’s a soap opera debate about the Lucas.
Long Story - Short version
In a performance trans like yours…
It’s a good friction clutch modifier.
The torque your engine produces.
Golly Jeeeze ….
Plus you have that large capacity oil pan.
One small bottle of the Lucas Trans additive, next time you service your transmission.
I am always concerned with additives, especially oil. Not sure on trans, but Lake Speed js not a fan of any additives.
Impressive launch!
Thanks Drag Pak
She's mean brother 💪👍
Every run learning something new.
Right on buddy
For sure👍
@@DragBoss351Cleveland @ 4:41 I never knew how proficient you are in speaking "French"! LOL!
@AnomalousOne1401 I will have to look back. Yikes. Yes multi lingual while working on cars. Thanks Greg.
Awesome Tim! A full body non lightend 69' Cougar running better than big blocks with the mighty Cleveland power! Great job!
Well i did lighten quite a bit. But all steel but hood. Cleveland power rocks 🏁🇺🇸
I would be cool if you could make a socket to adjust the rear shocks.
Not an easy place to access that’s for sure.
Next time y’all take the 3rd member out, replace 3 of the studs at 8:00 o’clock 12:00 o’clock and 4:00 o’clock, on the housing, with over length studs, to act as pilots, before having to fight the 3rd member onto all of the studs at once.
Looking good…
Great idea, that was as bad as tightening the shock. Cut out all the cramped work. Killed by back.
@@DragBoss351Clevelandthat is a good idea.
@davidreed6070 thinking about buying complete center like I have with 4.30 gears. To replace for fall.
@@DragBoss351Cleveland strive for commonality / interchangeability, between the Cougar and the Mustang…
@@georgedreisch2662 Yes agreed. I may put this 4.71 center in the Mustang, go for 4.30s in fall.
Preparation, maintenance, and repairs go with the territory... E.T. and speed goal. Achieved... Alaina's ride. Achieved...Family's involved and lovin' it...Achieved... Future Goals and The Quest continues. Life is so rewarding when you work hard, smart, together and K.T.F.
DragBoss has so much to look forward to. And we get to go along for the ride!
Bill that’s a heartfelt tribute !
When we go for that ride, I hope you don’t mind holding onto the roll bar in back because I call SHOTGUN 😊.
@@danielwilson6665 Thank you, my friend. DragBoss will need to get himself a fleet of Cleveland-powered buses just to accommodate all the passengers!😉
Thank you Brother Bill. Yes checking all the boxes i can. You are so right, with Family, all things are possible. When they are involved with your projects, it can only get better. I am so glad you guys are here to enjoy the ride, and the journey we are on.
@@billfioretti3013 I love that idea ! I’ll get to work on the BOSS 351 hood scoops and wheelie bars needed for the conversion.
This reminds me of an idea I had decades ago for a quarter mile exhibition vehicle. Take one of those short school buses and install a dual quad max effort Cleveland with flame belching zoomie headers, mounted towards the rear for weight transfer.
Upon launch it would wheel stand for the entire pass !
It’s not so crazy but if a head shrinker reads this, I might have to go away for a while 😂.
@@danielwilson6665 Exhibition Vehicle like no other! 😂
Nice!
You would think by now someone makes a better transmission pan gasket.
I think the pans just suck. Never had it not leak.
@@DragBoss351Cleveland ill will do some research.
@dondotterer24 they make some better. That’s all I had on hand. Let me know, thanks. Don
Hello
Hey John. Hope all is well keep strong
crawled under many a car with the punkin on my chest and he manned the thing up in place ..
Me too, now at almost 60, have to use the jack, that is a lot of work too. This is when a lift helps...Thanks Wille
@@DragBoss351Cleveland at 69 i dont do it anymore either ..
@williemoon7522 understandable my friend
Hey tim✌️
Hey Marv🏁
1600 ft with that wind HAS to cost a tenth plus.
That’s what I figured. That 60 would have been my 9.28 or 9.
@@DragBoss351Cleveland No question about it.
I’m still living in the ancient past when the goal was 9.5x. Oh wait… maybe that was last month !
The times they are a changin’ at DBG 🏁.
@@danielwilson6665 life is as dynamic as a rotating assembly, sometime balanced and sometimes not. Trick is to stay on your feet and keep on running 🏃 towards your goals
@@DragBoss351Cleveland That’s quite a profound and thought provoking statement, my friend.
Life is like a billet crank and we are heavy metal slugs seeking the perfect place for harmonious balance while spinning beyond redline 🏁.
Hey Tim, Moroso make a silicon steel insert pan gasket. I've had better luck with those. Have you ever tried one of them?
No I have not Matthew, I will do a search, sounds like a way better gasket than plane jane cork, thanks
Tim, genuine question, why is it you don't run collector extensions?
I have used them with same combo but. 1 7/8 primaries. To 3 1/2 in collector. Running 10.15s, added on collector 16 inch. Dropped to 10.06. Never took them Off. these new headers are 2 inch stepped to 2 1/8, with 7 degree come merge collectors, may test them, stick with what I got for now.
The reason for my curiosity is I could see you have merge collectors. Here in aust we are using merge collectors on try y pipes with great results. Try y's actually outrunning 4 into 1s ! Anyway I wondered if you not running extensions had something to do with the merge...
Love what your about mate, keep runnin hard!
@adamhayler8105 Dan Straight mate. Glad you’re here. I have no idea, but I would think that they may defeat the purpose of the merge or affect the merge. I have many top builders, you know. Tri Y make killer power when tuned right, way better than 4 into 1, check this out.
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