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Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 22 4:46 pm
by Blue
If the exhaust is restrictive (if it’s less than 3” I suspect it will be) then cut outs should free up some HP. They would need to be at least the diameter of the header collectors and the capped type rather than the electric noise makers.

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Tue Sep 13, 22 10:52 am
by lough3969
Hey Blue im trying to get up too the HRDs on friday and camp... will you be there?

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Tue Sep 13, 22 5:16 pm
by Blue
Yes be there from Friday lunchtime Dorian, probably up the top end by the turbines, be good to see ya!

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 22 9:04 am
by Blue
Hod rod Drags didn’t exactly go to plan yesterday. Ran a new PB of 11.30 on the first run which was fantastic. Second run ended abruptly as the front prop yoke let go on launch. Never mind, got all winter to upgrade to something a bit more suitable.

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Sat Sep 17, 22 7:00 pm
by Blue
The fast run..

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 22 12:37 am
by Stu
8-) Superb photo

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 22 7:00 am
by Matt74
This car has turned out amazing Blue!

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 22 4:46 pm
by Stu Twin
I guess the prop loop earned its keep. Did Chrysler do a more HD version or will it be aftermarket? Did the wheelie catch you out?

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Sun Sep 18, 22 6:30 pm
by Blue
Yep prop loop did exactly what it’s supposed to do. I knew the stock greasable 7260 joints were something of a fuse but it looks like the yoke gave way first. I’ll use aftermarket yokes front and rear and Hemi sized 1350 joints next. Car has been pulling the wheels ever since the 408 went in but this was higher and longer than usual so I knew it was going to be a fast run.

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Tue Sep 20, 22 5:33 pm
by Blue
Added a couple of spring clamps to the front section of the rear springs to make them as stiff as possible…

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Wed Sep 21, 22 2:14 pm
by Stu
Is that just a bid to keep the front end down?

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Wed Sep 21, 22 3:08 pm
by Blue
No it’s to Cut down on flex which should help 60ft consistency.

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 22 2:27 am
by Kev
Nice to see you breaking parts with a bad boy small block! 8-)
Did you drive to the track? and how did you get back?
See you soon..... \:D/

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Thu Sep 22, 22 8:48 am
by Blue
I have a trailer these days Kev, its just a whole lot easier.

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Posted: Sun Oct 16, 22 11:16 am
by polosteve
Not been lurking on mma for a while, first thread I have checked - Car looks outstanding blue, so good. :thumbright:

70 challenger is my bucket list Mopar number one closely followed by a Barracuda half as good as this.