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regan wilson · 07-22-2008, 09:38 AM

I finally got to watch your episode last night . You did a good job ! Thats a cool truck too . That one round when you ran the Orange truck I was thinking (what are the odds of this?) We were laughing when you were patting the dash also . Everyone also thought it was cool about the age of the drivers . Just goes to show you never get to old for this stuff . Anyway just wanted to say congrats ! Now can you loan me some money ?

djracer · 07-22-2008, 09:47 AM

That sounds like a plan I need a block and some pistons!

PA-IndianRider · 07-22-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by regan wilson

>>>>> ...... now can you loan me some money ?

Me 2 .... Me to ...... Me too ...... or something like that ...... I still got a LONG LIST of goodies to get ..... ha

Super73 · 07-22-2008, 01:06 PM

I still have not seen it.. Dam Tivo keeps messing me up..

PA-IndianRider · 07-22-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Super73

I still have not seen it.. Dam Tivo keeps messing me up..

One good thing about BOTH"Pass Time" and "Pinks: is that they are in reruns ...... forever..... I got it recorded so if you'd like to come up here to watch it the "door is always open" and the beer on TAP is always COLD.

JayG · 07-22-2008, 07:15 PM

Man, I'm so out of it! I don't have cable, basically, because I don't watch TV! Guess I'll have to wait till it gets posted on youtube or something. Sounds like you had fun and that's what it's all about!
Very cool!!

Marv D · 07-22-2008, 09:12 PM

Thanks Regan. Coming from a guy with a Wally on his shelf that is a real compliment

Ya know it's funny. At 55 ( I started getting grey hair in high school so don't let that fool ya) I've had more 0.00x lights in this truck with NO electronics, running in a full sportsman tree class than I have in my Nova with Mr Dedenbear doing the launch duties. It's hard to slow down, but I'm about one more major frustration from dumping the 9 second Chevy II, yanking this truck back off the street and racing the truck in "Sportsman" on the DOT's . I've won more races and more money in the truck than I ever have in the Nova at 9.teens and 145mph. Why am I fighting this faster faster faster thing!!!! If I wasn't such a hard head and would give in and build a big block,, things maybe wouldn't be so hard. But what can I say...... small blocks is all I know.

And speaking of money,,,, did I fail to mention I'm married. You don't seriously think I walked out of there with money in "MY" pocket do you??? LOL

joeys66pickup · 07-23-2008, 12:06 AM

Marv PLEASE build the big block for your truck....then maybe i will find out what mine would have a chance of doing(seeing as my truck is taking FOREVER!!! a year and a half is to long to an 18yr old

)

Marv D · 07-23-2008, 05:24 PM

Joey, I can tell you right now that your truck can go as fast as your budget allows,, big block or small block, it really doesn't matter. It's just a matter of how much your willing to dump into it. That is not just $'s but effort too. I refuse to total up what I spent building this last small block for my Nova, but I can tell you I spent more on the HEADS than I spent on the first two nitrous motors I put in the truck. These days cubic dollars will take you just as quick as cubic inches, IF your willing to make the effort and investiment.

joeys66pickup · 07-23-2008, 05:38 PM

thank you for the advice sir, coming from a real race like yourself that is inspirational.effort really is all i have at the moment(money really needs to start growing on trees)

jesus how fast has the nova been?!?!?!

Marv D · 07-23-2008, 07:52 PM

9.12 @ 146 in 1800' air last February, 2825 pounds w/ driver in race trim,, justa normally aspirated little ol small block, no turbo, no blower, no nitrous, no joke

Motor made 800HP on a very conservative dyno,, OK OK I lied, 797.6 and couldn't find that lousy 2.4HP to save our @$$ so sue me LOL I'm still gonna call it 800

Best advice I can give for an all out effort is FORGET everything you have heard about how most people do it, and search out guys on the internet, and around your home track that are doiing the unusual and not breaking. I mean look at Regan. Off the stop that truck is probably capable of 8's, And a S/ST vehicle has to be SERIOUSLY reliable and consistant to make it into the show these days, Same goes for Kevin, NXtruck, Super73, and all the other quick guys here. There are a LOt of them.

My engines all start with a set of heads, Heads are where the power is made. Pick a head capable of supporting the HP level your seeking,,, then wrap a motor around them that will tolerate the stresses of that HP level. Pretty simple eh!

07-22-2008, 09:38 AM	#1
regan wilson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,538	Marv D I finally got to watch your episode last night . You did a good job ! Thats a cool truck too . That one round when you ran the Orange truck I was thinking (what are the odds of this?) We were laughing when you were patting the dash also . Everyone also thought it was cool about the age of the drivers . Just goes to show you never get to old for this stuff . Anyway just wanted to say congrats ! Now can you loan me some money ? __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

07-22-2008, 09:47 AM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Marv D That sounds like a plan I need a block and some pistons! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

07-22-2008, 01:06 PM	#4
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Marv D I still have not seen it.. Dam Tivo keeps messing me up.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

07-22-2008, 07:15 PM	#6
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: Marv D Man, I'm so out of it! I don't have cable, basically, because I don't watch TV! Guess I'll have to wait till it gets posted on youtube or something. Sounds like you had fun and that's what it's all about! Very cool!! __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

07-22-2008, 09:12 PM	#7
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Marv D Thanks Regan. Coming from a guy with a Wally on his shelf that is a real compliment Ya know it's funny. At 55 ( I started getting grey hair in high school so don't let that fool ya) I've had more 0.00x lights in this truck with NO electronics, running in a full sportsman tree class than I have in my Nova with Mr Dedenbear doing the launch duties. It's hard to slow down, but I'm about one more major frustration from dumping the 9 second Chevy II, yanking this truck back off the street and racing the truck in "Sportsman" on the DOT's . I've won more races and more money in the truck than I ever have in the Nova at 9.teens and 145mph. Why am I fighting this faster faster faster thing!!!! If I wasn't such a hard head and would give in and build a big block,, things maybe wouldn't be so hard. But what can I say...... small blocks is all I know. And speaking of money,,,, did I fail to mention I'm married. You don't seriously think I walked out of there with money in "MY" pocket do you??? LOL __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

07-23-2008, 12:06 AM	#8
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: Marv D Marv PLEASE build the big block for your truck....then maybe i will find out what mine would have a chance of doing(seeing as my truck is taking FOREVER!!! a year and a half is to long to an 18yr old) __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!

07-23-2008, 05:24 PM	#9
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Marv D Joey, I can tell you right now that your truck can go as fast as your budget allows,, big block or small block, it really doesn't matter. It's just a matter of how much your willing to dump into it. That is not just $'s but effort too. I refuse to total up what I spent building this last small block for my Nova, but I can tell you I spent more on the HEADS than I spent on the first two nitrous motors I put in the truck. These days cubic dollars will take you just as quick as cubic inches, IF your willing to make the effort and investiment. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

07-23-2008, 05:38 PM	#10
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: Marv D thank you for the advice sir, coming from a real race like yourself that is inspirational.effort really is all i have at the moment(money really needs to start growing on trees) jesus how fast has the nova been?!?!?! __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!

07-23-2008, 07:52 PM	#11
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Marv D 9.12 @ 146 in 1800' air last February, 2825 pounds w/ driver in race trim,, justa normally aspirated little ol small block, no turbo, no blower, no nitrous, no joke Motor made 800HP on a very conservative dyno,, OK OK I lied, 797.6 and couldn't find that lousy 2.4HP to save our @$$ so sue me LOL I'm still gonna call it 800 Best advice I can give for an all out effort is FORGET everything you have heard about how most people do it, and search out guys on the internet, and around your home track that are doiing the unusual and not breaking. I mean look at Regan. Off the stop that truck is probably capable of 8's, And a S/ST vehicle has to be SERIOUSLY reliable and consistant to make it into the show these days, Same goes for Kevin, NXtruck, Super73, and all the other quick guys here. There are a LOt of them. My engines all start with a set of heads, Heads are where the power is made. Pick a head capable of supporting the HP level your seeking,,, then wrap a motor around them that will tolerate the stresses of that HP level. Pretty simple eh! __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

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