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Better check the updated NHRA rules, they have all kinds of rules about MIN wheel base. Some rules float around 90" ( when you get below the magic 9.99 ET) . A stock festiva is at 90.2" and when you have to go to a taller rear tire you end up moving the Diff forward to clear the tires. So be carefull or you mail fail tech before you get a single run.
Myself I wouldnt want to run a 9 sec 90" wheel base car. Lose traction on one side for a fraction of a second and with a short polar moment of inertia you will be facing the burn out box.Last edited by NovaSS; 11-07-2011, 12:38 PM.money pit
No spitters were I work, you swallow it all. The Company feels if you already have it in your mouth why waste it.Comment
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All very true and good points.Originally posted by NovaSS View Post
Its going to be a handful for sure. Im sure the clutchless liberty 5 speed is going to make this thing a handfull to drive.
I know this isnt the best car to make into a race car, but weve done so many mustangs its just time to do something different.
If it proves to be to much for this little car, well pull the motor & trans out and put it in something different.
At least i can say i finialy got to build it!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8SilV257aM
1999 SVT Lightning #1212
1993 tube chassis Festiva 351w (shooting for the 9s)
1980 Maples jet boat 455 olds
1991 Chevy custom one ton dually
1988 Mustang N/A 385 w/doug nash 9.88@137 (sold)
2001 GSXR-1000 turbo lowered & extended (sold)
1988 S-10 468 BBC lowered & body dropped (sold)
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I would build it , make it a little milder ( 11.00 et goal ) and just have fun withit at the stop light grand prix ( NOTE I dont not condone street racing
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No spitters were I work, you swallow it all. The Company feels if you already have it in your mouth why waste it.Comment
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Put it on a full tube chassis and lengthen the wheelbase between the firewall and front wheels, LOL. The extra length would come in handy for engine packaging anyway! I think the original Beetles (VW...not John, Paul, George, Stuart & Tommy) were only 94" to 95". On the opposite hand, with a 90" w.b. and plenty of traction, it may be hard to keep the front wheels on the ground long enough to warrant even having a steering wheel.Brian
93L - 5SP, FMS springs, 323 alloys, 1st gen B6, ported head & intake, FMS cam, ported exhaust manifold w/2-1/4" head pipe.
04 Mustang GT, 5SP, CAI, TFS plenum, 70mm TB, catted X, Pypes 304SS cat-back, Hurst Billet+ shifter, SCT/Bama tuned....4.10's & cams coming soon
62 Galaxie 2D sedan project- 428, 3x2V, 4SP, 3.89TLOC
1 wife, 2 kids, 9 dogs, 4 cats......
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STEERING WHEEL???
I figured id ride on the back bupmer and use the guard rail to keep it going straight.
I guess i will need to turn it driving it around the house..good looking out BLKFORDSEDAN.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8SilV257aM
1999 SVT Lightning #1212
1993 tube chassis Festiva 351w (shooting for the 9s)
1980 Maples jet boat 455 olds
1991 Chevy custom one ton dually
1988 Mustang N/A 385 w/doug nash 9.88@137 (sold)
2001 GSXR-1000 turbo lowered & extended (sold)
1988 S-10 468 BBC lowered & body dropped (sold)
on & onComment
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Why not, that driving technique seems to work for my wife.....Originally posted by citizen caine View Post
Reminds me of watching some wicked VW Bugs race at Firebird Raceway. Seemed like the front wheels only touched the ground momentarily before each shift through the first 1/8 mile.Brian
93L - 5SP, FMS springs, 323 alloys, 1st gen B6, ported head & intake, FMS cam, ported exhaust manifold w/2-1/4" head pipe.
04 Mustang GT, 5SP, CAI, TFS plenum, 70mm TB, catted X, Pypes 304SS cat-back, Hurst Billet+ shifter, SCT/Bama tuned....4.10's & cams coming soon
62 Galaxie 2D sedan project- 428, 3x2V, 4SP, 3.89TLOC
1 wife, 2 kids, 9 dogs, 4 cats......
Not enough time or money for any of themComment
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Progress report please!?
youtube.com/neanderpaul 88 festiva LX w/BP G25 MR 5 speed waiting for wiring- 93 Festiva GL auto w/ air, waiting for B6t/G4A-HL - 98 Nissan Quest - 02 Mazda protege 5 wife's DDComment
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most of these projects never get past the planning stage.Originally posted by neanderpaul View PostProgress report please!?money pit
No spitters were I work, you swallow it all. The Company feels if you already have it in your mouth why waste it.Comment
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That's a fact yet...Originally posted by NovaSS View Post
youtube.com/neanderpaul 88 festiva LX w/BP G25 MR 5 speed waiting for wiring- 93 Festiva GL auto w/ air, waiting for B6t/G4A-HL - 98 Nissan Quest - 02 Mazda protege 5 wife's DDComment
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Bug o rama! Good times for sure!Originally posted by blkfordsedan View PostDriving for me is neither a right nor a privilege. Driving is my passion, as it was for the people who invented the automobile, the people who paved the first roads and the people who continue to improve the automobile. Please respect this passion.Comment
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Update..the car is now buried in the snow next to the barn.Originally posted by neanderpaul View PostProgress report please!?
But the good news is I've finished my other projects that I needed to get done, so now I can pull a customers 93 mustang gt & my Festiva into the garage. I picked up a 8.8 rear end for my project. Hitting a swap meet in 2 weeks in Detroit to see whats out there..I'm hoping to use only a few new parts on the car..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8SilV257aM
1999 SVT Lightning #1212
1993 tube chassis Festiva 351w (shooting for the 9s)
1980 Maples jet boat 455 olds
1991 Chevy custom one ton dually
1988 Mustang N/A 385 w/doug nash 9.88@137 (sold)
2001 GSXR-1000 turbo lowered & extended (sold)
1988 S-10 468 BBC lowered & body dropped (sold)
on & onComment
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Killer man!! Rooting for you big time! :thumbright:youtube.com/neanderpaul 88 festiva LX w/BP G25 MR 5 speed waiting for wiring- 93 Festiva GL auto w/ air, waiting for B6t/G4A-HL - 98 Nissan Quest - 02 Mazda protege 5 wife's DDComment
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