its been a bit.....

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by RACEBUICKS, Apr 9, 2021.

  1. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    Just wanted to check in to say Thank you to those that helped me out in a time of need. And just for the record every dollar I received from this place went to tool replacement for my help. I was underinsured big time on my contents.(not any more) But I like I said I was able to replace a lot of my helps stuff immediately and over the last couple years I have since made several $2500 deposits on the tool truck to each of them as well. So again thank you guys. We are about 100% again.

    In my last couple years I have been tinkering with the Catlin cars and trying to get the stocker done. Waiting on the transmission to be built, and waiting on the engine at the machine shop has taken forever! Not sure if I can get the stocker to BG this year but next year look out. My goal is to have the wife drive the stocker and me in the 69 side by side wheels up off the starting line like it has been in the past. Building an NHRA stock eliminator engine is a task for sure. Looking forward to getting this done asap!

    My old teal green car is getting ready to change to a TA block 575 with an F1X Procharger set up. Its all here but rods and pistons. The goal is 1500HP -2000 on a 10 inch tire. Ive had that car since 1978 I cant wait till it breaks into the 8s LOL It has been 990s in NA form so far.

    AS if I don't have enough to do my son is getting married (time sure flys by) Im going on 40 years of being married and I dont have any regrets. my wife and I are riding more on my Harley so I can remain sane. Wind therapy is real.. I hope everyone is safe and looking forward to BG this year.

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  2. knucklebusted

    knucklebusted Well-Known Member

    I'm glad it all came together for you. Looking forward to seeing that wheel-up side-by-side pass from the Garrisons!
     
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  3. Daves69

    Daves69 Too many cars too work on

    Mike

    Glad all is well. I Fred going to be at the Nationals?
     
  4. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    he will be there I am nearly certain.
     
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  5. mbusher83

    mbusher83 Well-Known Member

    Hi Mike, What fuel are you planning to run on the procharged engine? Also, are you going to intercool it?
     
  6. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    Inner cooled yes. Fuel is up in the air so far. I really don't want to go alcohol as its a paaiin.
     
  7. sriley531

    sriley531 Excommunicado

    Wow Mike, glad to hear you've rebounded so well! Harleys and 8 second buicks, you're in much better shape than I am these days. Maybe my shop needs to catch fire!
     
  8. Buicksky

    Buicksky Gold Level Contributor

    Mike welcome back. Good luck on your build.
     
  9. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    Great to hear that things are getting back to a more normal situation..
     
  10. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    Ever think about using E85???
     
  11. bballsam

    bballsam SoCal Gran Sports

    Don't forget the paint chip, lol
     
  12. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    I don't think having a fire made me rebound. It was the local community that waited to have cars fixed till I was back in shape. And I sold half my inventory (cars/parts) to finance it. Ive had a bike my entire life since I was 14 tho.
     
  13. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    Ive been researching that too
     
  14. RACEBUICKS

    RACEBUICKS Midwest Buick Mafia

    Sam I will never forget that day! We've been friends since!!
     
  15. stump puller455

    stump puller455 1970 GS 455

    glad to help.. glad you are back at it all good juju in the future only
     
  16. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Good to hear from you - don't be a stranger! Glad it all worked out - best wishes!
     
  17. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    For a competition type build it's the only choice imo
     
  18. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    ALOT of tuning cushion,..more power,...cheaper,...cleaner valves and Pistons,...
     
  19. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    1500hp with a f1x on 500in is like falling out of a tree 93 octane is doable
     
  20. Mark's GS455

    Mark's GS455 New Member

    Mike you should have called, I'm still a distributor for Procharger! And I agree on the E-85
     

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