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18978
A velocity stack is angled or tapered inward towards the carb throat, if the air filter adapter is just a straight shot inward, could it really be called a...
Kyle
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Sep 1, 2008
6:54 pm
18979
they tell me if it didnt come with the tractor its not stock ... From: Kyle <Binterstate@...> Subject: Re: [Garden Tractor Pulling] Carb adaptor To:...
larry bruce
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Sep 1, 2008
8:23 pm
18980
Ya we had a couple guys at pontiac yesterday that where running vstacks in the stock class and due to it being a bunch of clubs together and the motorsports...
Damon Darr
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Sep 1, 2008
8:56 pm
18981
Is there any difference in performance between the three ignition types, Magneto, breakerless, and points? Is any one preferable?...
electro12wh
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Sep 1, 2008
11:30 pm
18982
See that is what gets me. The club allows 56" wheel base,electric fuel pumps, and gear swaps among other thigs in the stock class. Here is a link to the...
betrickey
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Sep 2, 2008
12:35 am
18983
Because of the size of its coil, magneto ignition, despite if it is solid state or has points & condenser, cannot produce as much voltage as battery ignition...
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Sep 2, 2008
1:07 am
18984
You think that's something? I remember back when rules stated that "stock is supposed to be factory stock, with no modifications whatsoever with the engine,...
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Sep 2, 2008
1:15 am
18985
I agree with Bryan that is the way stock should be but all the classes are growing and nobody is doing anything about it the other night when i ran down at...
Damon Darr
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Sep 2, 2008
2:03 am
18986
If a club has a rule and no way to inforce it the rule isn't worth the paper it is written on. If I belived that a person is cheating I would protest the...
Lee Helms
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Sep 2, 2008
8:43 pm
18987
"If a club has a rule and no way to inforce it the rule isn't worth the paper it is written on. " Well put Lee, my thoughts exactly. In my opion the biggest...
Kyle
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Sep 2, 2008
10:05 pm
18988
Here's one from when using common sense was one of the rules in our group. The "No Big Toe" Rule. "Driver may not use his or her big toe to reach governor...
Kyle
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Sep 2, 2008
10:13 pm
18989
I was actually talking to a couple of my buddys and we were thinking i know there is stock altered but my plan is different. I think they should make a class...
Damon Darr
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Sep 2, 2008
11:01 pm
18990
I am currently running a #26 on my stock tractor thats running a new 12hp motor and i was wondering if a #30 would give me any more power or not make a change?...
metakiller2000
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Sep 3, 2008
1:45 am
18991
If your engine has stock size valves, then for best performance, all it needs is a bored-out #26 carburetor with a 1" venturi. But if your engine has oversize...
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Sep 3, 2008
1:50 am
18992
I was just reading about the conflicts in running in stock class(carb adapter). And here's a guy who wants to run a bored out carb on his stock engine. Someone...
electro12wh
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Sep 3, 2008
2:09 am
18993
If the rules states "stock appearing carburetor," then he can run a bored-out carburetor. But if it reads "no modifications to the carburetor," then he better...
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Sep 3, 2008
2:13 am
18994
Well im at a severe disadvantage in my stock class but im a new guy so im not going to protest everything that comes around. Im just trying to compete and with...
Damon Darr
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Sep 3, 2008
2:17 am
18995
Build your engine to the max according to the rules. You'll be more competitive then. In a message dated 9/2/2008 9:17:35 PM Central Daylight Time, ...
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Sep 3, 2008
2:20 am
18996
The thing is we are limited to all oem parts you cant balance you are not supposed to modify carb can not bore past 30 over stock valve sizes according to...
Damon Darr
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Sep 3, 2008
2:24 am
18997
Most rules state "pump fuel". Turbo Blue is a "pump fuel" you can buy at a regular gas station so why would it not be alowed? ... From:...
Rebel
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Sep 3, 2008
2:25 am
18998
Sounds like a boring class to me. But then again, rules are rules & you must abide by them. In a message dated 9/2/2008 9:25:08 PM Central Daylight Time, ...
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Sep 3, 2008
2:27 am
18999
It has to meet our gravity rules and they do not want you running anything besides 89 91 93 according to our tech guy. But we talked to him and he said to keep...
Damon Darr
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Sep 3, 2008
2:29 am
19000
I agree. But isn't virtually ALL fuel pump fuel? Unless it's poured from a container & not pumped out of it, I suppose it wouldn't be allowed. ???? In a...
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Sep 3, 2008
2:30 am
19001
Yeah well we have a tech/test and tune day at the beginning of the year next year so im gonna see if they have us strip down or what i was thinking about...
Damon Darr
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Sep 3, 2008
2:32 am
19002
Here is a scenario for all the stock class tractors (4000rpm max) who "think" they need a larger carb: As you go down the track and the engine comes under load...
Bruce
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Sep 3, 2008
2:41 am
19003
Well stated, Bruce. You are correct in my book. I have experimented with this and found the exact results you are speaking of. ... engine ... fuel up ... ...
Greg
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Sep 3, 2008
2:46 am
19004
Haha yeah im just running in their with them do you think torco would burn hot enough to score the cylinder or cause any heat damage? And is there anything at...
Damon Darr
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Sep 3, 2008
2:47 am
19005
Hrm now that you actually mention it and i never saw it that way it makes more sense then what i was thinking im just getting in a hurry to do something to...
Damon Darr
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Sep 3, 2008
2:51 am
19006
I professionally build 4,000 rpm stock pulling engines to the max with a 1" bored-out carburetor for various pullers & if the gearing is right for the track...
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Sep 3, 2008
2:53 am
19007
Well im 6th in points at 875 out of about 13 sanctioned tractors and about 11th out of probably 20 tractors in 1050 im not doing too bad but im looking to get...
Damon Darr
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Sep 3, 2008
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