This season's 1/4 Mile Racing...

[Toby]

 

So any plans for improvements for this season?

its a jems 21 bottom end big valve head mild road cam running 40,s jets to suit it made 161 bhp on sanspeeds rollers .they said it needs 48,s then it should be around 175/180 bhp.still seems quick on the road though

 

I would have thought 45's would be better on a "mild road cam".

 

A good time though - I bet it does feel good on the road

[Mrs O/H/C]

ha, ha , watch out.....mrs lead foot is gonna give it a go this year in her 2.8 capri !!

 

Fook me! Will we be safe in the stands? (Don't tell her I said that)

 

 

 

 

Toby,i thought we were friends

 

He grassed on me straight away didn't he!!??

 

We are, that's why I know you'll take it in good spirits and forgive me by next year!

 

[MK2Ed]

ive read somewere theres only one real fast car out there so we will see

 

I think I know to whom you may be referring! And you're right!

 

 

Lol, the head is burgeoning and it's pretty quick but there are quicker mainly to be found with the money on the stages bearing Diamond cam covers and sequential gearboxes... Still, I'll be a keen voyeur this season when not in Spa and a couple trackdays trying to get some kind of consistency... Am looking forward to enjoying the cars and chilliing at trials and shows for the first dry summer in 3 yrs... and I'll be back at the strip with lower gearing in a year or 2...

[Fiesta Steve]

Could we see a 12 second Crossflow Fiesta this year ??

[Billy_smith]

i'm gona make the estate quicker lower and louder Igot one run last year with a very tired crossflow and got a 16 so hopefully i'll be able to smash that this yr with the new engine and suspension. Gota a box of goodies and a rather worked head sitting there jus gota get some pistons now

[russ105e]

I hope to be in the low 15's this year with the anglebox but i'm building something i hope will be a bit quicker

[steve dray]

I'll be going slower this year. Following my last engine blow I am thinking of removing the nitrous and sticking to normal aspiration. I have had some fun with the gas but I think it's time to ease off of it, (certainly help my wallett any way) . Looking forward to getting the 'no gas' times down

[scort1]

Im going to dig my old girl out this year.

[Toby]

Could we see a 12 second Crossflow Fiesta this year ??

 

That's not proved so easy so far! There are close contenders and tyres have moved on but it will be an impressive achievement who ever does it

 

So will it be you Steve, Simon, or someone else.....?

[turnover]

Im going to dig my old girl out this year.

 

you need to ,bet its going rusty ,got to be 2 years or more

[Toby]

i'm gona make the estate quicker lower and louder ......Gota a box of goodies and a rather worked head sitting there jus gota get some pistons now

 

Loving the sound of this, what about your saloon - any plans?

[Toby]

I hope to be in the low 15's this year with the anglebox but i'm building something i hope will be a bit quicker

 

Another pre-cross for the Anglia?

[Toby]

I'll be going slower this year.....

 

Got to be in it to win it!

 

Looking forward to getting the 'no gas' times down

 

Should be good to see. Perhaps when you do put the gas on you'll put a bit less in! I've seen the pictures!

[Toby]

.....when not in Spa and a couple trackdays trying to get some kind of consistency...

 

So you're going international! That should be interesting. Is there a particular event you'll be attending?

[rsdaz]

last year i only ran mine at classic ford show and managed a 13.89 @99.66 mph.That was with a 4speed and a 3.54 diff, i now have a tran-x 5speed and a 4.1 diff in it so not sure if it will be any quicker.

 

I am going to remove a bit of wait tho by changing my standard front seats for some lighter more supportive ones and also going to remove the radio and speakers.

 

A may even try it with some slicks,hopefully that will see me doing consistant mid 13's i hope

[5hane]

IF i can finish it in time, i might chuck me Xflow in the "other" project

(as theres no way the harrier will be done )

 

aim is 160bhp- 170bhp, so it could be fun

 

Then ill start on GEN 2

[MK2Ed]

.....when not in Spa and a couple trackdays trying to get some kind of consistency...

 

So you're going international! That should be interesting. Is there a particular event you'll be attending?

 

Hello mate, yes, am looking forward to Spa, should be a good trip and will put up a report on here. There’s plenty of familiar faces attending but not all will be in Fords… Last year I did Ford Fair and 2 others via Circuit Days, general events at Silverstone South Circuit. This year I’ll just do 1 more but don’t know when or where yet TBH…

 

As I’ll be at nigh on all shows hopefully we’ll see you in your car Toby…? Speed Trials…?

[russ105e]

I hope to be in the low 15's this year with the anglebox but i'm building something i hope will be a bit quicker

 

Another pre-cross for the Anglia?

 

No , a pinto powered Mk2 Escort I didn't want to fook about with the Anglia as it drives nice as it is , the Escort will be done on a very tight budget

[MK2Ed]

I hope to be in the low 15's this year with the anglebox but i'm building something i hope will be a bit quicker

 

Another pre-cross for the Anglia?

 

No , a pinto powered Mk2 Escort I didn't want to fook about with the Anglia as it drives nice as it is , the Escort will be done on a very tight budget

 

Good lad Russ... The Anglia drives nice and also looks quality mate - not to be messed with. Give me a PM if you're after a cam (Kent RL31)...

[Fiesta Steve]

Could we see a 12 second Crossflow Fiesta this year ??

 

That's not proved so easy so far! There are close contenders and tyres have moved on but it will be an impressive achievement who ever does it

 

So will it be you Steve, Simon, or someone else.....?

 

A few have tried and failed, I haven't tried yet

 

I asked Dave what tyres he used when he ran his 13.09 and he said they were meant for indoor racing (American series) and were like chewing gum, he said they are not made any more and the next best thing is the MG4, either that or you need proper drag tyres that not many people seem to use.

 

Unfortunatly I haven't got an engine to compete with yet, I might get something sorted over the summer but don't expect anything too soon.

[Rich Sav]

toby i have made a few subtle changes also i might see some 12's plus my dads car will be out this year rather light mk 2 thats 2 x-flows 2 add 2 ur list bring it on

 

and theres joe ashton with his 4door mk2

[turnover]

Could we see a 12 second Crossflow Fiesta this year ??

 

That's not proved so easy so far! There are close contenders and tyres have moved on but it will be an impressive achievement who ever does it

 

So will it be you Steve, Simon, or someone else.....?

 

A few have tried and failed, I haven't tried yet

 

I asked Dave what tyres he used when he ran his 13.09 and he said they were meant for indoor racing (American series) and were like chewing gum, he said they are not made any more and the next best thing is the MG4, either that or you need proper drag tyres that not many people seem to use.

 

Unfortunatly I haven't got an engine to compete with yet, I might get something sorted over the summer but don't expect anything too soon.

 

let me know when your running it Steve and i will bring a few sets of slicks you can try,

[Fiesta Steve]

Could we see a 12 second Crossflow Fiesta this year ??

 

That's not proved so easy so far! There are close contenders and tyres have moved on but it will be an impressive achievement who ever does it

 

So will it be you Steve, Simon, or someone else.....?

 

A few have tried and failed, I haven't tried yet

 

I asked Dave what tyres he used when he ran his 13.09 and he said they were meant for indoor racing (American series) and were like chewing gum, he said they are not made any more and the next best thing is the MG4, either that or you need proper drag tyres that not many people seem to use.

 

Unfortunatly I haven't got an engine to compete with yet, I might get something sorted over the summer but don't expect anything too soon.

 

let me know when your running it Steve and i will bring a few sets of slicks you can try,

 

Very kind of you Won't be for a few monthys yet though. It would be nice to get it done for Classic Ford show but thats only a few months away !!

[harris horse power]

Your right toby should be a good season. Whish I had a good enough car to make your list lol

 

Steve about the slicks I think you should be fine with a set of Hoosiers as I get plently of grip with mine which shows in my 1.8 60ft time

[Fiesta Steve]

Your right toby should be a good season. Whish I had a good enough car to make your list lol

 

Steve about the slicks I think you should be fine with a set of Hoosiers as I get plently of grip with mine which shows in my 1.8 60ft time

 

Very impressive, any more grip and you'd probably only break things