I love this video because you have highlighted the vacuum gauge which I use to set my intakes for years! It is my first computer for many years use it as a guide to see how it is functioning. 1/2 an inch is excellent not too big or small just right!
Wow, nice 60ft and 1/8th E.T! That's so awesome that you can race this time of year. I would love to race at that old airstrip, I would totally have a blast! Loved the track footage!!👍👍
Happy your getting track time vrm the car sounds good, thanks for sharing with us I've been looking forward to seeing it run , best of luck this year 👍
yeah it did the rapid clicking in the staging lane but did eventually start, that and the weeping water pump had me not wanting to risk a no start condition or putting water on the track. always something!
At least you're gettin' out there pounding out the laps. Stick cars are hard. Does your main power lead from the battery go directly (after cut-off switch) to the starter? How about the ground? I usually take mine right to the Block or make one of the bellhousing fasteners a stud and connect it there. Just gotta be mindful of the exhaust. Also, have you checked for parasitic draws? Just throwing ideas out there.
Thank you! Yes, I like to get to the track as often as possible, and I need the practice! MY main power goes battery to cut off switch and direct to starter, on the ground I have it run to the frame in rear and engine block to frame in the front, I did a draw test and couldn't find anything, got home and the battery was at 90% charge so just trying to figure out what could have been damaged when i had the arcing battery cable and the only things I have not replaced in the starting /charging system are the circuit breaker and the cut off switch itself. thank you for the suggestions!
Thanks OG! I was happy with the performance and overall had a fun day at a new track, just seems I always have a few issues to deal with that messes with your head, confidence in the vehicle etc. Thanks for checking it out and happy new year to you OG!
Thank you Tim, hope you and your family had a Great holiday season! It may take me longer to acheive my goals but I'm not giving up! Getting a lot of practice pushing the rock backup the hill!
@@vrm86gt I am going on 6 years, of trying to get Cougar down the track. Engine has been done since 2019. I have always said as do others. Things work out the way they should. Never give up the ship, Oliver Hazzard Perry. Pushing rock, yeah once or twice. Stay tuned for new video with Larry Meaux, a wealth of knowledge.
@@vrm86gt yes. They are performing extremely well. We still have a stage 3 porting for those that gets a bigger 2.05" intake valve and even more porting but your Intake manifold is the limiting factor before your heads
If your grounding the battery to the chassis, I think that may be the problem. You need to run a cable from both posts to the engine block, it solved my hot start issues years ago. Hope that helps! Enjoy the content.
Thanks, Yes I did have a cable all the way from the back to the block, still had the same issue, now I have a cable to chassis in back and a cable from chassis to block in the front.
That thing took off like a rocket 🚀, The falcon or whatever it was definitely didn't have a chance, you was so far ahead that you didn't need 4th Anyway 😅 , Congrats on your pb
@@vrm86gt that's really cool, every racer should be like that instead of being sour cause they got beat , I can't believe I got a Chevy ll mixed up with a falcon 🤦♂️ That shows how much I was paying attention to the other lane 🤪
Yes! it did start, but it has me concerned! I want to feel confident the car will start every time, those are some of the things that get in my head and make me miss gears! LOL!
Its looking good 😍🦊🚗🔧🇺🇸 i sucks Sacramento closed im looking at possibly going to redding in the future
Thank you, Yeah me too, Redding, Mendota, Sonoma and want to try Fallon Nevada also.
Dang missed 4th, it was moving💪🏼🏁…. Good to see a visual of it hauling ass🏁…..Happy New Yr vrm👍🏼🏁
Yeah, it was my fault I got distracted trying to focus on if I was powershifting or not and missed the gear.
@@vrm86gt 😣🤷🏻♂️….next time vrm 🏁
I love this video because you have highlighted the vacuum gauge which I use to set my intakes for years! It is my first computer for many years use it as a guide to see how it is functioning. 1/2 an inch is excellent not too big or small just right!
Thank you! We will be back at Kingdon with the new carb setup Jan 1!
Wow, nice 60ft and 1/8th E.T! That's so awesome that you can race this time of year. I would love to race at that old airstrip, I would totally have a blast! Loved the track footage!!👍👍
Thanks Todd! My first time running at an airstrip, but I know you have before!
Living that Commiefornia life 🦊🚗🔧🇺🇸🚦🏁
Happy your getting track time vrm the car sounds good, thanks for sharing with us I've been looking forward to seeing it run , best of luck this year 👍
Great pass! I've had issues with that water pump fitting leaking too. Loctite 565 sealant worked for me better than teflon tape or regular pipe dope.
Thank you Alex! I think I have that in the toolbox, I will try it.
Great job hanging in there, no shortage of uphill battles. It’s pulling strong 💪 for sure 👍👍 Happy New Year!!!
Thank you, yeah seems I'm always pushing the rock back up the hill!
Awesome!!!! Your car is moving good!!! 🇺🇸💪🏼
Thank you JD! Happy new year to you and your family!
Sorry the starting issue came back! Congratulations on the best so far pass! Thats a cool track! Awesome launch! 😎👍
yeah it did the rapid clicking in the staging lane but did eventually start, that and the weeping water pump had me not wanting to risk a no start condition or putting water on the track. always something!
At least you're gettin' out there pounding out the laps. Stick cars are hard.
Does your main power lead from the battery go directly (after cut-off switch) to the starter? How about the ground? I usually take mine right to the Block or make one of the bellhousing fasteners a stud and connect it there. Just gotta be mindful of the exhaust.
Also, have you checked for parasitic draws? Just throwing ideas out there.
Thank you! Yes, I like to get to the track as often as possible, and I need the practice!
MY main power goes battery to cut off switch and direct to starter, on the ground I have it run to the frame in rear and engine block to frame in the front, I did a draw test and couldn't find anything, got home and the battery was at 90% charge so just trying to figure out what could have been damaged when i had the arcing battery cable and the only things I have not replaced in the starting /charging system are the circuit breaker and the cut off switch itself. thank you for the suggestions!
Great video VRM! I know you weren't to happy with the run, but man your Fox sure does run strong Brother! Seriously your build is impressive!
Thanks OG! I was happy with the performance and overall had a fun day at a new track, just seems I always have a few issues to deal with that messes with your head, confidence in the vehicle etc. Thanks for checking it out and happy new year to you OG!
@@vrm86gt The main things is that you had fun Brother! Same to you Brother! I wish you and the family the best!
Great vid, car is fast!
thanks! happy Easter! should be back to the track April 20th, hopefully I can a little better!
nice ..car moves great ..lot more in it 👍👍
Thank you!
Good deal vrm, keep strong. if it is not one thing, it's another
Thank you Tim, hope you and your family had a Great holiday season! It may take me longer to acheive my goals but I'm not giving up! Getting a lot of practice pushing the rock backup the hill!
@@vrm86gt I am going on 6 years, of trying to get Cougar down the track. Engine has been done since 2019. I have always said as do others. Things work out the way they should. Never give up the ship, Oliver Hazzard Perry. Pushing rock, yeah once or twice. Stay tuned for new video with Larry Meaux, a wealth of knowledge.
You'll get it, buddy!
Thank you, I will keep trying either way!
Looking good.
Thanks Tony, these stage 2 twisted wedge heads are still working just fine for me!
@@vrm86gt yes. They are performing extremely well. We still have a stage 3 porting for those that gets a bigger 2.05" intake valve and even more porting but your Intake manifold is the limiting factor before your heads
Car is looking like it left dam good
Hell yeah bro!☕️👊🏻
Thak you Jody, hope you had a great Holiday season!
If your grounding the battery to the chassis, I think that may be the problem. You need to run a cable from both posts to the engine block, it solved my hot start issues years ago. Hope that helps! Enjoy the content.
Thanks, Yes I did have a cable all the way from the back to the block, still had the same issue, now I have a cable to chassis in back and a cable from chassis to block in the front.
Looked like it left pretty good.
1.55 to the 60', I think that is pretty good for an airstrip launch!
That thing took off like a rocket 🚀, The falcon or whatever it was definitely didn't have a chance, you was so far ahead that you didn't need 4th Anyway 😅 , Congrats on your pb
Thank you Anthony! Yeah, i think it was a chevy II, the driver was cool and gave me big thumbs up on the return road.
@@vrm86gt that's really cool, every racer should be like that instead of being sour cause they got beat , I can't believe I got a Chevy ll mixed up with a falcon 🤦♂️ That shows how much I was paying attention to the other lane 🤪
Nice on the time!
Thank you Gary!
Not the start issue again 🤦🏻 congrats on the pb my friend!
Yes! it did start, but it has me concerned! I want to feel confident the car will start every time, those are some of the things that get in my head and make me miss gears! LOL!
Nice!
Thank you, appreciate you checking out my video!
Hey can you send me the link to them new Ferrara valves you got for your heads please.
here you go, these are the intake valves
www.summitracing.com/parts/SME-50000211
What trans are you running
tko 600 faceplated