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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Starting a Career in Rally or RallyCross | 2/9/2012 |
| Q: my name is Andy Zai and I am fifteen years old. I would love to become a Rally racer. It is my ... A: I hope this helps. Join the Sports car Club of America . Go to www.SCCA.org, look around for your ... | |
| Racing career | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and I live in Iceland, a country where there are no racetracks and lacks ... A: I don't know the details of his financial background. In our culture in the US, we consider those ... | |
| Racing career | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and I live in Iceland, a country where there are no racetracks and lacks ... A: OK< I'm going to try here. Once one gets to the top levels of professional racing, many things are ... | |
| Racing career | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and I live in Iceland, a country where there are no racetracks and lacks ... A: Well, you have several problems. The first is your location. If there's nothing happening in ... | |
| haeders | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 83 cj7 with a chevy 350 & 5 speed trany. Right now it has stubby headers and I wish to put ... A: There are almost always custom hot-rod shops available , and certainly there should be some in your ... | |
| Camshaft timing | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: Mr. Liddy, I have asked several questions previously and received very good answers from you. I now ... A: I've forgotten which engine we're working upon, so the subject I raise first may be "chain lash" or ... | |
| Ignition distributor | 8/18/2011 |
| Q: I read in a magazine recently that the ultimate distributor for tuning racing engines (gasoline) do ... A: I'm a little vague on this myself. The vacuum advance works to gradually advance timing as the ... | |
| CASTER ON HONDA | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: i have a honda crx stock car, 1/3 mile oval. i was checking the caster and the wheelbase front front ... A: I strongly recommend you get a book, "How To Make Your Car Handle" by Fred Puhn It's a bit dated but ... | |
| Engine build | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I am an amateur racing driver, driving a Mini Cooper 1275 cc, just for pleasure. I have been ... A: If you must use a wrench or spanner to turn the engine, it would probably be wise to take a good ... | |
| rally career? | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I am 20yrs old and very interested in starting a career in rally racing. I am attending UTI now and ... A: Yes, Though I know almost nothing about rally, I do know that it is more popular in the north than ... | |
| 4 cylinder class | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have an 87 honda prelude 2.0 si we are suppose to be a stock class that races on dirt but there ... A: The porting and polishing was probably a waste of time and money. Some work on a flow bench might ... | |
| Engine starting | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I find difficulty starting my first ever self-built racing engine, to be installed into a British ... A: I'm going to forward your question to a friend with years of experience with Mini's and Sprites. My ... | |
| f1 vs car | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: new ariel atom v8 500 vs modern f1 car in a quarter mile drag race (pure acceleration) thank you ... A: Please ! I work on race cars, I drive race cars. I teach people how to drive race cars, and how to ... | |
| neon fuel system | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: building a neon mini stock. It is a 95 with a 2.0 sohc and i have the cage done but trying to figure ... A: I don't know WHY you'd want to use the stock pump, and it would be quite difficult to mount. Your ... | |
| Rally Car Driving Career | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I am 15 and interested in a career in rally car driving. I love driving at quick speeds, but the ... A: I don't know where you live but if you're in the united States you can join the Sports Car Club of ... | |
| suspensions | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: hey... i am tryin to learn about the rocker arm suspension system .. but unfortunately am unable to ... A: The one I mention above is very good. There's another series of books, one of them is entitled ... | |
| suspensions | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: hey... i am tryin to learn about the rocker arm suspension system .. but unfortunately am unable to ... A: I don't know anything about a pull rod suspension. The rocker arm system transfers the forces ... | |
| 36 and I want to start racing | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I came across this site and your contact details while browsing for information on whether or not I ... A: A challenging question for sure ! Frankly, your chances of landing a professional career are quite ... | |
| Metal work | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: Hey Dan, I My Name is Dave Siegert. I have been in racing for 25 years. I have built over 500 cars ... A: Welcome to Florida !! I'd suggest advertising in Circle Track, the one tech magazine in the world ... | |
| suspension setup for Nissan 240SX | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I race a 1/4 mile banked oval and this year my car is a Nissan 240SX. I am in a stock class with no ... A: You can change the weight BIAS toward the LR by RAISING the LR, Same for the LF Usually though you ... | |
| suspension setup for Nissan 240SX | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I race a 1/4 mile banked oval and this year my car is a Nissan 240SX. I am in a stock class with no ... A: Wedge: Try raising the LR a little with shims under the strut cartridge. And I think I would try ... | |
| Car set up for a street stock race car | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I have been in the mind jumbling rock and a hard place in trying to get my car to handle better on ... A: If you are running both directions, you need the negative camber to be balanced, the same on both ... | |
| coil | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: This is not about racing but about the "science" behind ignition systems. Regular auto repair people ... A: Well I have a gadget you can get at most parts houses, a "spark checker" that hooks to a plug wire ... | |
| coil | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: This is not about racing but about the "science" behind ignition systems. Regular auto repair people ... A: OK please don't give negative feedback for this answer, I'm no electrical whiz kid either. MY ... | |
| Driver/Sponsor Agreement | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: Dan, We are moving up in divisions at Lake Erie Speedway. In doing so, we needed to get sponsors ... A: I Googled "auto racing sponsorship" and got this list of sources: <<http://www.google.com/search ... | |
| How Do I Find A Place In Race Teams | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I would really appreciate your honest answer to my question. I am a 24 yr old Automobile Engineer ... A: I have no idea. Hiring practices vary from company to company. Just finding a job in this economy is ... | |
| How Do I Find A Place In Race Teams | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I would really appreciate your honest answer to my question. I am a 24 yr old Automobile Engineer ... A: I believe it would be best if you were to move to England, Germany, Italy , or the USA and to a city ... | |
| Career on technical side of racing | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I am a mechanical Engineer. Very much interested in all the mechanical work involved in building and ... A: OK, if you are SERIOUS, you probably should move to Mooresville, NC. This is where the bulk of the ... | |
| nissan sr20 det gearbox problems | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: i recently purchased a 1998 nissan sentra sti modified for club racing at our local track.I used to ... A: I'm not sure what's causing your problem with 3rd. & 4th. gears, but I think if you send new ones ... | |
| Nostalgia | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: More of a comment. I really enjoyed your response to tr6 autocross tires. Took me back. My sister ... A: I was lucky enough to meet Bob Tulius a few times. He's spoken at our Annual Awards Banquets twice ... | |
| Older Cam Dynamics Cam | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: Dan I recently purchased a pristine Cam Dynamics Cam and was told that it was a solid roller for the ... A: You're probably going to get your best answer from Cam Dynamics themselves. And it may require that ... | |
| How to start a racing career | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: my name is Chris And I'm 18 living in the snowy upstate NY. I'm still in high school and have had a ... A: Start with Go Karts, join World Karting Association (Google it!) and find the tracks close to you . ... | |
| racing | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: but the thing is that is it very important to have an mechanical engineering degrees to become a ... A: (getting into racing ) Start with Go Karts, join World Karting Association (Google it!) and find ... | |
| learning to race | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: My 15 year old son is interested in learning to race cars but has no license. Is there a somewhere ... A: He can start with Go Karts immediately, join World Karting Association (Google it!) and find the ... | |
| racing | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: but the thing is that is it very important to have an mechanical engineering degrees to become a ... A: If you wish to become a professional race driver, a very good understanding of mechanics (meaning ... | |
| Starting from less than scratch...A dream | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I have have had a yearning to drive before i even stepped behind a wheel. Now i feel like my home is ... A: Go to Google, find SCCA.org. Find their address in Topeka, Go there and ask them. Other than ... | |
| Getting started in the world of Professional Racing | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My name is Christopher and I have been living in the United States for one year now, originally from ... A: Start with Go Karts, join World Karting Association (Google it!) and find the tracks close to you . ... | |
| race car pedals | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: hey im matt im about 5'5 and i race ump modifieds. i got a new car and i can move the brake and ... A: Well Matt, there is something somewhere that will help you . I don't know where you'll find it. ... | |
| Using a Pyrometer to set Alignment | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a rather advanced driver of an open wheel car, heavily data acquisitioned. High end ... A: OK In Re: Pp 1 & 2 The important point is to determine that the two turning radii are tracking the ... | |
| Using a Pyrometer to set Alignment | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a rather advanced driver of an open wheel car, heavily data acquisitioned. High end ... A: Go back and read the part about Ackerman effect. If, with extensive measurement , you find that ... | |
| racing lessons and career | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Good afternoon Dan. I am looking for true racing lesons for my 15 year old son. He has had kart ... A: You can start by developing a PROFESSIONAL resume', with photos, records of success , and ... | |
| Changing the handling of a NASCAR CoT | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I understand that in order to make a car less loose or less tight (i.e. neutral), several changes ... A: Generally, if the handling presents a minor problem, a minor adjustment is made. If the problem is ... | |
| Engine Oil Priming problem | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Dan, After rebuilding a 350 small block Chevy 360 HP I was ready to prime the oil system like I ... A: Hummn- - - I guess my overhead cam motors do something like that too. but I actually rotate the cam ... | |
| Engine Oil Priming problem | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: Dan, After rebuilding a 350 small block Chevy 360 HP I was ready to prime the oil system like I ... A: I would seek out someone locally that builds racing engines. Look in the yellow page listings for ... | |
| Engine Oil Priming problem | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Dan, After rebuilding a 350 small block Chevy 360 HP I was ready to prime the oil system like I ... A: You should definitely go to someone who has a lot of experience with big V-8s , I don't . Here are ... | |
| increasing rpm when turning | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: In this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4pGlX12rjo at 25:06 and 25:16 , why do the drivers in ... A: Two reasons. First to increase the speed, the point of racing and high performance driving. The ... | |
| roll cage design | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I am building a endro car with front wheel drive.There are no modification to suspension allowed. ... A: I still wouldn't do it. Only if you already know what handling characteristics you can expect with ... | |
| roll cage design | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I am building a endro car with front wheel drive.There are no modification to suspension allowed. ... A: The short answer is "yes" the chassis can be twisted to gain advantage in corners, IF THEY ARE ALL ... | |
| more horsepower | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1991 toyota corolla 1500cc which am presently rebuilding the engine to run on the quarter ... A: Go to Amazon.com and in the search window , type in Honda Engine Modification , They list about 5 or ... | |
| more horsepower | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1991 toyota corolla 1500cc which am presently rebuilding the engine to run on the quarter ... A: The answer to your question is yes-- - and no. Minor modifications wont help much, but there are ... | |
| Drifting/D1/Grand Prix/Auto Racing | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: Is there any advice you could give me about how to get into the racing scene. I'd like to drift ... A: Start with Go Karts, join World Karting Association (Google it!) and find the tracks close to you . ... | |
| racing | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: How's it going sir... my name is nathan I live out on the west coast where auto racing isn't to ... A: First things first. Go to a local race track, buy a pit pass and meet some of the active racers. ... | |
| Roll Cage fabricater | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been slowly prepping my '94 Miata for ITA/SM competition. I saw one of your answers regarding ... A: I have known RICKY Watts for 15 years and STILL can't get his first name right !! Ricky and Lynne ... | |
| Fwd setup info | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I race an older style integra on 1/3 banked asphalt oval. I have a couple setup questions how does ... A: I would pre load the RF sway bar link, and increase rebound on your LF & LR shocks. If you want ... | |
| Indycar Racing | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I've been an Indycar fan for 45 years and rarely miss watching a race on TV. I did miss the race at ... A: I almost never take questions of this type - - - -but I'm an Indy fan too. Since 1954. I caught ... | |
| Adjustable strut settings | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: Dan, Dave here again with questions about my 93 Eagle Talon. I drive on a 3/8 mile asphalt track ... A: MY REAL E-MAIL : DNLDDY@AOL.COM You'll probably have to derive your own answer from trial and ... | |
| racing in general | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: Alright so I am 16 and will be a senior and I know I will be going to college, so racing is not the ... A: Start with Go Karts, join World Karting Association (Google it!) and find the tracks close to you . ... | |
| Losing power exiting corners | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: Dan, Hope all is well. I have a 93 Eagle Talon, and race on a 4/10 mile asphalt circle track. ... A: Yes, Dave: It sounds like a fuel pressure problem. This can be a failing fuel pump, a clogged fuel ... | |
| What should I run for tire pressure in my front wheel drive dirt track car. | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 94 Pontiac Grand Am dirt track car. I am running 14 inch tires all the way around and ... A: Look for a product called "Bead Lock" you may find it in catalogues that cater to winged sprint ... | |
| racing | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Louisiana. the only thing i really want to is race but we have don't a lot of money to spare and i ... A: Racing is certainly an exciting sport,and it attracts a lot of talented young men and women. Go ... | |
| Rally car racing | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm 16 and am interested in starting a career as a rally car driver. What do I need to do to do ... A: Driving experience is first. You get that racing Go Karts. Look on the internet for information ... | |
| Mini stock racecar | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: hey Dan does a mini stock need to be a 4 door or can it be a 2 door? Also does the roll cage have ... A: At to the 2 door-4 door thing, check your local rule book. I can't imagine that they'd specify a 4 ... | |
| Cutting of Brake mounting points: SAFETY | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: Asking you in the race world b/c of your fabricating experience. The Subaru SVX. great little rare ... A: I'm not familiar with the exact nature of the Subaru front spindle assembly but your answer is a ... | |
| 4 cyl mustang racecar | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: i race on a 1/4 mile asphalt racetrack with very little banking i was wondering what springs do i ... A: The only way to find out is to ask other racers what they use (in similar cars ) and try a few ... | |
| Pursuing my dream | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Dan, a question and some comments for you. First, thank you so much for the advice you have given ... A: I'm going with SCCA cuz it's fairly inexpensive, and if you start to show potential, and start ... | |
| rear disc brakes on 9"ford axle | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: i have a 9" ford rear axle that i want to change from drum brakes to disc brakes.my front end is GM ... A: Easy answer is to contact Summit Racing at 1-330-630-3030 that's their tech line and it's a toll ... | |
| setup | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: we have a ford fusion modified 4 cyl. stock car, with a 2.3l 318hp engine. we race on friday nights ... A: OK The first time you wrote you mentioned an offset chassis. I have no experience with offsets. ... | |
| Will a degree in diesel also give me the knowledge to build a gas auto from the frame up? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Dan, I just started at Lincoln College Of Technology. I am shooting for a degree in, "Associate of ... A: Your school curriculum will teach you basic mechanics that apply to all automotive pursuits. ... | |
| Circle track racing set-up for honda civic | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1989 Honda civic Si and I was wondering what advise you could offer me on any settings or ... A: Start with camber. 2 Deg. positive at the LF 4-5Deg. Negative at the RF about 1 1/2 Deg Positive ... | |
| Am I too old? | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I am 25 and served 4 years in the navy. I almost alway win when I race. I haven't done anything pro, ... A: Start by joining SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) go to : www.scca.org for information. There you ... | |
| Racing | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm 14 and I would like to start racing but I do not know how much it is . Does an body know A: Here's your answer- - it's expensive. But a lot of people manage to do it. You're probably not ... | |
| kids and racing | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: OK my husband loves nascar to death. So in turn my kids love it! My daughter is so funny to watch as ... A: First thing to note is that go carting is Go Karting (with a "K") Then go to Google and plan on ... | |
| Dirt 510 | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I am setting up a 1970 Datsun 510 4dr to race 1/4 mile dirt oval. Was wondering if you could give me ... A: Well, what do you mnean by "welding up the rear end" The suspension , or the gears inthe ... | |
| next steph in racing | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I need your perspective for my son,who is 16yrs. Completed 3 days, 2 day advance and car control ... A: Somehow I missed your question, and apoologize for the delay. There is NO substitute for seat time. ... | |
| Starting Racing | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I am about to turn 15 years old and I live outside Philadelphia, PA. I want to get started in ... A: It looks like they would be a good option for you . As far as finding a track near you and a source ... | |
| getting into racing | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old and in college and recently became interested in racing. I've done some research ... A: Virtually every pro driver in every pro series did some time in Karting. There's no downside and ... | |
| fwd setup | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 93 Ford Probe that I race on a 4/10th mile banked oval. 13 degrees in the corners and 5 on ... A: The saying goes: "Caster is faster" . I can't give you numnbers because there are many variables ... | |
| fwd setup | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 93 Ford Probe that I race on a 4/10th mile banked oval. 13 degrees in the corners and 5 on ... A: OK the "something has changed " statement makes me think that something has beocme bent or broken. ... | |
| fwd setup | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 93 Ford Probe that I race on a 4/10th mile banked oval. 13 degrees in the corners and 5 on ... A: Honestly ?? It sounds like your tires are worn out, and simply not working any longer. Do you have ... | |
| Headders | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I just red your statement about a headder shop close to Gainesville FL. I am in need of a set for a ... A: I know a man near Gainesville who is a fantastic welder and does very good work on roll cages. but ... | |
| Gettin Started into Racing | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I am currently 17 years old and a senior in high school. With college right around the corner, and ... A: What you say about yourself leads me to believe that what ever you do, you will be a success. ... | |
| How to Get Started in Professional Racing | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: my name is Valerie, I'm 19 years old. At a young age my dad got me interested in cars, taking me to ... A: I think I have an answer for you . Join the Sports Car Club of America. Make sure your Dad does ... | |
| MGB suspension redux | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Hey Dan, I'm turning my daily driven mgb into a track day car. I have installed a Nissan SR20DET ... A: I'll help where I can. We'll have to know the weight of the front vs. the rear of the car, and ... | |
| Front wheel drive oval racing and a helical lsd | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am racing at a 7/16th mile asphalt oval in Michigan. Berlin Speedway. I am driving a 1999 Escort ... A: You didn't tell me how MUCH camber you run, I recommend 4 Deg. negative in the RF and 2 Deg. ... | |
| buick a310 | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have asked you some question like 2years ago about books on car handling, perhaps you might ... A: Well then Good luck !! I'm sure engines and blocks can be found here, just a matter of doing the ... | |
| buick a310 | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have asked you some question like 2years ago about books on car handling, perhaps you might ... A: I'd been wondering how you were doing over there. If you will do a Google search for Used Buick ... | |
| Front wheel drive S.C.C.A. type | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Dan, I've been thinking about racing a front wheel drive car on a road course(LEGALLY).I've modified ... A: Most of us install a limited slip diff of one type or another. Plenty of them around for VWs ... | |
| 1992 Eagle Talon - Gear Ratio | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Dan, I started racing last year on a 4/10 mile asphalt track. My 92 Talon (Front Wheel Drive - ... A: It sounds like you need a lower gear (higher number) gear ratio for your third gear. The ... | |
| engine geometry | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: i race a vintage british car, which is governed by an organisation which requires i stay with its ... A: "Square" is a term that relates to bore & stroke, with the big Chevy's they frequently build them ... | |
| Horsepower | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: What I have is a 1969 corvette 427. It is bored 30 over with 10to1 pistons, a 292 comp cam, a ... A: You probably have about 500 to 600 horsepower, but it's impossible to even estimate actual ... | |
| chevy 350 hesitation | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I race on a 1/4 mile oval dirt track. I run in a pure stock division with a 350 chevy and a holley ... A: It sounds like fuel starvation. You should check your fuel pressure under load with a fuel pressure ... | |
| book on setups | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a crewchief on friends oval track street stock and been looking for books on how to setup up ... A: Good morning There are many such books. One I like is "How to Make Your Car Handle" by Fred Puhn. ... | |
| Starting a racing career | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My name is Ashley, I'm 22. I've been wanting to start a career in racing, I've already gone to ... A: I admire your spunk ! You are a little ahead of the game , looking for sponsors. Most people gain ... | |
| 1984 Porsche 944 | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: the Porsche is an auto car and it seems to rev too high at 80 to 90 kms the tach reads 3000 to 2800 ... A: I presume by 'auto car' you mean that it is fitted with an automaatic gearbox. Since I'm in the US ... | |
| How to start racing | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm Sam and I'm 13 and I'd like to know how to start a career in racing. I'd like to race ALMS in ... A: Start by using Google to find WKA or World Carting Association. Then visit the site and learn HOW to ... | |
| How to start racing | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm Sam and I'm 13 and I'd like to know how to start a career in racing. I'd like to race ALMS in ... A: Now that's a question ! How much does it cost ? Well racing is expensive, very expensive, so you ... | |
| SCCA SM Racing | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My son and I race a spec miata in SCCA, we are small budget, out of pocket team. We started in 2007 ... A: Changing the toe out, front camber or castor shouldn't affect the weight distribution, at least not ... | |
| Outlaw Modified Dirt Track Car | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I am racing on 1/2 mile and 1/4 dirt tracks here in Texas and I am wanting to know how to figure out ... A: The basics of gearing are simply to gear the car so that it exceeds the peak horsepower RPM by about ... | |
| about school | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: im just 14 years old and i have problem with spanish language but if i go to Raceng School so i need ... A: Hola Saveily: Espanol es una lenguaje muy facil para apprender. Yo crep ue si estudias mas ... | |
| How do i start in a racing career | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I have read the questions from cale in los vegas. I have to say a lot of good replies and I am ... A: First you should join Sports car Club of America. Go to www.scca.org fori nfo, or go straight for ... | |
| lightened flywheel 280ZX | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I read an article you wrote about performance improvements on the Datsun/Nssan 280ZX. It was ... A: I don't usually take questions about street cars, but since it's about my true love, the "Z" car, ... | |
| Exhaust sytem design | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Liddy! I'm busy building a formula vee race car, that uses a 1.4l 4cyl VW golf motor, with twin 40 ... A: Yes, I use the cylinder swept volumn approach too. but since I race sedans, I place an expansion ... | |
| how to get started. | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: . my name is Korbin. i love racing and anything that has to do with cars. i am currently 16 years ... A: I see you're in the US, that's a big plus. Getting started in racing is easy, making a career of it ... | |
| problem with sons' modified acura Please help | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been troubleshooting my sons car for about 2 weeks now. Still can't find answers. Several ... A: My short answer is "I don't either" . I had some baffling EFI problems with another son's Nissan ... | |
| Datsun 1600 (pushrod R engine) | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Any thoughts on getting compression ratio up to 13.5:1 for a full-race SCCA F-Prod engine? Limited ... A: I have no experience with that engine. The one I use is the l-16 overhead cam engine. However check ... | |
| Engineering Specialist | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Dan, I am 24 and back an Electrical Engineering Degree and an Applied Mathematics Degree. However, ... A: Professional racing jobs are like those of movie stars. Hard to get. Many people start out at a team ... | |
| swap engine and transmission | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I buy an rb25 dohc engine 5 speed tranmission nissan skyline gts a 93 and am not sure it would work ... A: I don't usually take questions like this. I work on, and advise about real race cars- - -track ... | |
| Changing Gears | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 79 Merc Cougar with a 351 5.8L engine. I want to increase it's overall performance, ... A: First off the chanage in gear ratio will have no effect whatsoever on torque or horsepower. To do ... | |
| Becoming a high performance mechanic | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm 19 and have been working on cars for a couple of years now. Basically my question is this, for ... A: Good Irish name there ! I admire your high aspiratioins and hope you can manage to achieve them. ... | |
| rally car racing | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: all my family has retired from the sport cause our local dirt track has been shutdown and they just ... A: The only Rally group that I know of is the Sports car Club of America, www.scca.org will get you ... | |
| racing exhaust tuning | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 79 camaro hobbystock and race at stateline speedway an asphalt 1/4 mile track. i heard ... A: That will help, though I doubt you'll notice much difference. You need to start at the cylinder ... | |
| tyre temps | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: Dan, Thanks for the response. Just a double check because im confusing myself with my tyre ... A: Yes, your negative and positive cambers arre all correct. From the temps. you should add just a ... | |
| tyre temperatures | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Spoken before, I race a ford sierra lightning rod 1/4 mile oval in england (other way round) I am ... A: Your follow-p clarified my thinking somewhat, You should DEcrease the positive camber on the OSR ... | |
| tyre temperatures | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Spoken before, I race a ford sierra lightning rod 1/4 mile oval in england (other way round) I am ... A: You've got it very close. I'll take these in order of occurance. 1) nsf needs a touch more air ... | |
| triumph tr6 | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: i came across this site just surfing and though my question presses your bounderies(as in please ... A: OK First, Bob Tulius now lives in Sebring, Florida and mostly hangs out at the airport and tinkers ... | |
| Career | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 23 years old with zero experience. I have been to college quite a few times but never found a ... A: I've been a mamber of SCCA for over 20 years. I believe the event organization is better, the car ... | |
| Career | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 23 years old with zero experience. I have been to college quite a few times but never found a ... A: Here are some things I tell all aspiring drivers and their families. This was written specifically ... | |
| BBSS | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Mr.Liddy, we are trying to run a big bar soft spring setup, but our track rules only allow us to run ... A: Well what's 'soft' for one car could lbe quite stiff for another , it depends on the size,weight, ... | |
| BBSS | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Mr.Liddy, we are trying to run a big bar soft spring setup, but our track rules only allow us to run ... A: First, going from 300# springs to 600# is quite a jump, I'd be willing to guess that the car is now ... | |
| Racing | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Liddy, I am 15 years old and live in the Bay Area in Northern California. I am very interested ... A: OK For NASCAR it's the Charlotte NC area, For Indy Car, it would be the Indianapolis area. Most ... | |
| Racing | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Liddy, I am 15 years old and live in the Bay Area in Northern California. I am very interested ... A: Racing Karts is certainly a good place to start. I believe if you look around you'll find that many ... | |
| race wheels | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to order some 3 inch offset steel racing wheels. The problem I am having is bolt ... A: The 114.3 MM is also 4 1/2" - - -the bolt holes are 4 1/2" apart on centers. It's a standard ... | |
| Young Racers/ Future Stars | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My eight year old son has been racing asphalt and dirt gokarts for over 3.5 years now and has some ... A: Charlotte, North Carolina is close to the hub of NASCAR racing activities, many of the major teams ... | |
| Baseline front suspension setup | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: GT1 road racing, what would be a suggested baseline setting for Caster, Camber, toe, and what about ... A: OK I would start like this: Front Camber 2 to 2.5 Deg. Negative Toe out of 1/8" up to 1/4", more ... | |
| Cam? | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: i know what a camshaft is and does. but i watch speed channel and very often will you see a guy who ... A: What the person means is that the camshaft in use is a modified version, either re-ground, or of ... | |
| fwd Honda civic race car | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I was searching for some ideas on this front wheel drive stuff. I have raced myself and did well, ... A: I've never done any assymetrical set-ups for circle track stuff, but I think you may have it ... | |
| hobby stock-1/4 mile dirt track racing | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: We have a hobby stock 355 2 bbl carb ..tops out on straight away @6200-6400rpm..688 gears in ford ... A: First question is is the motor running out of revs (flattening out), or is the 62-6400 all you have ... | |
| 89 fwd daytona race car | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: i am racing a 89 Daytona. our class is pretty basic...stock everything. we are allowed 1 3/4# camber ... A: OK AS for the RF pressure I was thinking of race tires, you may need more to help the tire maintain ... | |
| 89 fwd daytona race car | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: i am racing a 89 Daytona. our class is pretty basic...stock everything. we are allowed 1 3/4# camber ... A: Way too many questions ! I'll start with one, the question about camber. To help you I have to ... | |
| follow up | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have another question though, so essentially you have to be good at racing to really have a racing ... A: Well- - -yes, you have to be very good at your PART of racing. If it's driving, you have some ... | |
| Racing | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: im sorry to bother with this question,but i want to know the best way to start racing.I dont know ... A: Hola Francis ! Maybe you should save up some money from jobs and try to travel to the closest ... | |
| future career | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: Hey, my name is tyler and I am 21, I graduated from high school in 2006 and have just been doing ... A: Definately join the Air Force !!- - you'll get fantastic training and you cn train for jobs far ... | |
| '79 280ZX | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I sent in an enquiry a few weeks ago. Thanks for your information on the ignition module! I am ... A: Inspect the tank internally for rust, this is important because rust in the gas will clog your ... | |
| Custom exhaust build for BMW | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm a defense contractor currently working in Afghanistan. I own a 2006 BMW M5 which resides in ... A: You can try Twin Cam Sportscars, 6085 Deacon Rd., Sarasota, Fl phone is (941)-923-0024 The owner's ... | |
| dwarf dirt track racing | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: dan; where can my wife and i find more info on dwarf cars. are there any magazines that we can ... A: I know little about them, but if you'll try Google and simply type in 'dwarf cars' in the search ... | |
| F1 & IRL | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: What is the difference between Formula One and IRL racing? A: IRL racing, or Indy Car Racing was born in the United States in the very early 1900's . The ... | |
| Valvestems | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: Dan...I always wondered why the racing tire manufacturers couldn't place the valvestems on the ... A: Sorry but you are under a misconception- - -racing tires have to have air added and removed quite ... | |
| Water/Methanol injection, supercharged engine | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: On my track prepared '94 Mazda Miata 1.8L (OBD-I), I run a Eaton MP45 supercharger (7psi), ... A: Water/Methanol injection has been around since my teen years (the 50's) But all that electronic ... | |
| reply | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: i recently asked you a question about getting into a racing career. and u asked me to write back in ... A: FINALLY ! A young person that will listen to an old fart like me ! OK Lets start with the facts ... | |
| race engineering | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: could u briefly describe what is ment by base setup, i have herd the term bein used a couple of ... A: A base setup is a starting point. The race team will have information form previous races of what ... | |
| power band | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i race a lightning rod 1/4 mile oval in england. thanks to the experts help getting my suspension ... A: OK the water temp is OK What about oil temp ? You shouldn't let it get over about 250 to 275 F . ... | |
| power band | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i race a lightning rod 1/4 mile oval in england. thanks to the experts help getting my suspension ... A: I suggest you try to find a limited slip device for your differential. They add a bit of weight ... | |
| Vaccum | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: We are racing in a hobby stock class and must pull 14" of vaccum at the end of the race. We were ... A: I answered this question recently for someone else. Yes, ignition timing will affect your vacuum, so ... | |
| too much carburation? | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 61 Corvette with a 350 chevy with 8.5 to 1 compression. I have performer rpm ... A: You don't tell me the lift and duration on your cam which would be a little help. But never mind ... | |
| hi | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: i am very talented and i think i can beat Kimi Raikonen with a f1 car what i have to do to race in ... A: I hate to bear bad news. but it takes years and years of professional racing experience in Europe to ... | |
| power band | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: i race a lightning rod 1/4 mile oval in england. thanks to the experts help getting my suspension ... A: You can alter your power band somewhat with changing your camshaft timing, retarding it a few ... | |
| secondaries on carb | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My name is Michael.I have a question about a 600 cfm vaccum secondary carb model number is 6919.the ... A: I know absolutely NOTHING about 4 barrel carbs, but in this case you answered your own question. ... | |
| racer | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: my name is jay chavez and i am very very serious about getting a career in rally racing or formula ... A: Lets start with the facts of life . Regarding any professional career in motor racing you first ... | |
| Geometry | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: do racers use geometry in turn and drifting A: Geometry is an important part of a mathnatics education. I believe however, trigonometry is more ... | |
| motor | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: i wrote and asked you a question about my motor not pulling vacuum would a ported and polished ... A: Oil pressure though, depends upon RPM, if it was idling at say 600 RPM , 5 Lbs. of OP isn't all that ... | |
| Race Car engine Vaccum leak | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I run a 350 chevy stock motor. I need to pull 17 inches of vaccum and I have a cam that should pull ... A: Well, two places should be obvious, the carb gasket, and the manifold gaskets. If you've milled the ... | |
| Starting Out For Fun | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Liddy, I know that Daniel has already asked a similar question, but I have slightly different ... A: "Dan" is fine, Mr. Liddy was my grandad. Starting out racing in winged sprints is probably NOT a ... | |
| Nascar Tire Changer | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I don't know if you would know or not but do you know how they lug nuts are put on a nascar car so ... A: Lug nuts on NASCAR racers are actually 'glued' in place. They use a very flexible glue called ... | |
| Starting out | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Im 16, and for as far back as i can remember i always wanted to be a race car driver, even when all ... A: If there simply aren't go karts in your area, I guess you'll have to start at your local stock car ... | |
| Starting out | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Im 16, and for as far back as i can remember i always wanted to be a race car driver, even when all ... A: Congratulations on a GREAT first name ! I tell every aspiring racer to stay in school. You ... | |
| missfire@high rpm | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 302 ci ford w/ 471 lift cam,tunnel ram w/2 450 holly carbs,accell points style ... A: Hey Henry Geesh- - -I have the same trouble with my Datsun race car- - - I even called a real guru ... | |
| stock car mechanic | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I would like some info on how to become a stock car mechanic. I had some training in high school, ... A: HBi Joseph, Here are two websites I found on Google, simply by doing a search for "stock car ... | |
| BMW Z4M | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to joint a group N series here back home, and want to increase power on my car; so far ... A: I don't really know much about street cars. Everything I work on is carbureted. However the ... | |
| Racing | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: my name is Danielle. I have been involved with cars for a very long time. I have done some work on ... A: You may wish to change your high school focus to college preperatory with an emphasis on ... | |
| Enduro vs sprint engines | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Endurance racing is getting to be bigger in the US. What does an engine builder do when they build ... A: I've been using Total Seal rings for 20 years, and have 3 year old engines with a leak down test ... | |
| Datsun 610 with L20B | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I know this is not a road race question but it is a circle track question. I race a 1974 or 76 610 ... A: I believe your 610 still has the independent rear suspension which should make it quite competitive ... | |
| safety | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: how is the best way to attach the cage to the floor of car for safety.. it is stickly a take the ... A: OK The front hoop should mount as far forward as possible , and as near the three corner area so ... | |
| safety | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: how is the best way to attach the cage to the floor of car for safety.. it is stickly a take the ... A: OK I don't want to make you feel bad here, but based on the nature of your question, and your ... | |
| coil over springs | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: i need coil over springs, 2.25 inside diameter, 8 inchs long, with variable rates from 65 lbs. to ... A: I owe you an apology, I misread your first question. 2 1/2 ID springs are fairly common, I don't ... | |
| Enduro vs sprint engines | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Endurance racing is getting to be bigger in the US. What does an engine builder do when they build ... A: There isn't much difference anymore, though the NASCAR Sprint Cup engines are probably put together ... | |
| driving comfort | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: At what point should driving comfort be sucked up? I mean sacrificing performance for comfort in ... A: I'm sure there are a lot of opinions. I have driven more than a few endurance races, and my feeling ... | |
| exhaust tuning | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Daniel: OK I don't know much about this at all, partially because in my kind of racing ... A: If I'm not mistaken , the merge collector serves to put an end to wave motion - -or to create the ... | |
| exhaust tuning | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: hi - with respect to exhaust pipe tuning does a turbo charger interfere with the wave speed of the ... A: OK I don't know much about this at all, partially because in my kind of racing only natural ... | |
| Caddy 8.2L set for racing | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My 79 Deville has had its engine/trans set up for racing. About 450 HP, 500 lbft @3200RPM. Edlebrock ... A: You wrote <<On the warm stall, pumping the gas will bring it back, or just restart in N while ... | |
| Caddy 8.2L set for racing | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My 79 Deville has had its engine/trans set up for racing. About 450 HP, 500 lbft @3200RPM. Edlebrock ... A: Oooopps ! For some reason your primary question went to my spam filter, then your follow up arrived ... | |
| First Car | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: So Im 15 and have a budget of about 5 grand to 6 grand, I want something that is pretty fast and ... A: It's an excellent idea, but remember we're at war. The Army is NOT where I would go under the ... | |
| First Car | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: So Im 15 and have a budget of about 5 grand to 6 grand, I want something that is pretty fast and ... A: BOOKS- - - I'm a firm believer in independent study. Go to www.summitracing.com, search 'books' ... | |
| First Car | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: So Im 15 and have a budget of about 5 grand to 6 grand, I want something that is pretty fast and ... A: Professional racing just about reauires a degree in mechanical engineering or automotive ... | |
| Want to start a career in test driving cars | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I am very interested in test driving cars as a career. I am hoping with your experience and number ... A: You will need a degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Automotive Engineering. Sometime during the ... | |
| Car troubles | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriends mom car does not go from park to drive. She has a 2001 Kia Sophia and its automatic ... A: Sarry James, I really know nothing about automatic trannys' or later model "computer" cars. It ... | |
| 87 honda prelude | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: dan I race fwd class at concord motorsportpark,Its ahalf-mile tri-oval track with banking degrees ... A: Harder tires slide, softer tires grip- - - but if they're TOO soft, they lose big chunks of rubber. ... | |
| Sports Car Racing | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 17 year old male living in the Appalachian part of Virginia. NASCAR country, really. And while ... A: You are certainly not alone. First things first. You have to finish high school and college if you ... | |
| Fuel Tank Return Line, Part. 2: | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: someone asked about a fuel tank return line, and you deflected the answer as he had a carb not fuel ... A: I probably deflected the question because I don't usually answer questions about street equipment. ... | |
| 87 honda prelude | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: hey dan, I race in the fast an furious class at concord motorsport.Is a fwd class,Im a top ... A: My first answer is reduce your unspring weight. That's wheels, tires, brake calipers, rotors, and ... | |
| Age | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I am from NY and I am 29 years old and weigh 267. Am I too old and too fat to begin racing? I LOVE ... A: Hey Brandon! Great question. I personally am your answer. Though I am losing weight and have ... | |
| Weight Distribution | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: What would the weight distribution (% front, % rear) be for a race car for the following: -Talladega ... A: Well, it depends entirely on the individual car- - - and each one reacts a little differently. ... | |
| Heel N Toe | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: Ok Dan I'm the guy who drives the dodge stratus who had the battery problem. well the battery is ... A: OK, a flow bench is a high tech piece of equipment for testing the individual flow capacities of ... | |
| Heel N Toe | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: Ok Dan I'm the guy who drives the dodge stratus who had the battery problem. well the battery is ... A: The 36 K you mentioned as a starting policeman is OK but not earth shattering, the good news is that ... | |
| Heel N Toe | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Ok Dan I'm the guy who drives the dodge stratus who had the battery problem. well the battery is ... A: ! I think you should keep practicing, and join Sports Car club of America, and get involved in ... | |
| engine building | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Is it safe to bore a late model 5.0 block to .0060 over,street use only. A: It depends entirely on the type of block and who made it. If it's a Chevy 305, well no ! If it's a ... | |
| Late Racing Career | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I have been reading through all the questions here and it seems there are a lot about getting into ... A: Well Anthony, there are a lot of lower level series out there, in sports cars, in stock cars, and so ... | |
| 351 Modifications | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Dan! Well, I just ordered a lightweight frame for a simple drag-racer. The engine I hope to put on ... A: My friends will tell you that I start to lose count about the 5th or 6th spark plug, so I'm not the ... | |
| combustion pressure | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: on average how much pressure is exerted on the piston head in one cylinder by the explosion of the ... A: Well, I tried using Google and saw that you had beaten me to it ! I have two suggestions for you ... | |
| Camber | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: Hey Dan i never got the dodge stratus fixed yet because i gotta buy a new battery. i wanna hurry ... A: This is a basic answer. There are other considerations. Start by taking tire temperatures after ... | |
| pushing in cornor | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: we have a 1983 mustang dirt car it is pushing bad in the cornor on the front we have LS spring 850# ... A: OK for this one you need to check your local rules- - - the answer is just as low as you are ... | |
| pushing in cornor | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: we have a 1983 mustang dirt car it is pushing bad in the cornor on the front we have LS spring 850# ... A: Yeah, Fred's book is an old one , but he explains it all in ways that are easy to understand, and ... | |
| pushing in cornor | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: we have a 1983 mustang dirt car it is pushing bad in the cornor on the front we have LS spring 850# ... A: Still no info on the sway bar ? AKA anti-roll bar. A strut front should be using about 300# in ... | |
| pushing in cornor | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: we have a 1983 mustang dirt car it is pushing bad in the cornor on the front we have LS spring 850# ... A: I think you have the front way too heavily sprung- - -but you don't tell me anything about sway ... | |
| Getting in racing | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: My kid is 12 years old and he loves racing, cars and going fast. So I want to put him in kart racing ... A: Here's one I found http://www.ontario.worldweb.com/ToursActivitiesAdventures/Go-KartRacing/ Go to ... | |
| Getting in racing | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: My kid is 12 years old and he loves racing, cars and going fast. So I want to put him in kart racing ... A: On the web, look for World Karting Association, they will have all the information on local tracks, ... | |
| stall when shift into gear | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I race a 1976 pontiac ventura. It has a 2 speed powerglide and 3.43 gears, I run a 1/4 mile asphalt ... A: I suspect your 'lumpy' cam is the culpret . The reason hi perf. cams give you the lumjpy idle is cuz ... | |
| 280ZX | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am so happy to have stumbled into your excellent site, and have found in your prior advise ... A: The ZX rear suspenison is a semi-trailing-arm arrangenemt called the "Weissach Axle". Developped in ... | |
| 280ZX | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I am so happy to have stumbled into your excellent site, and have found in your prior advise ... A: You can put coil-over fronts on your ZX without distrubing the rear or converting it. Before you do ... | |
| Grand Prix Fuel (averrage) | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: hOW MUCH FUEL IS USED DURRING A RACE AT THE GRAND PRIX AND IF WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF IT IS IT STILL ... A: Most very high powered race cars get about 4 miles to a gallon of fuel. The usual Formula One race ... | |
| mustang 1/3 mile handling | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Spring rates 600RF 550LF 150RR 175LR and a 1 3/8 sway bar thats set at and inch of pre load. My ... A: Complex problem there ! I'll start with the tires. For sports car racing in SCCA Hoosier makes ... | |
| How to get into F1 | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15 and I live in Surrey, BC, Canada. What I want to know is what do I need to do to go to F1 and ... A: OK stay with the kart racing, that's the bare bones experience you'll need, and most of today's ... | |
| How to get into F1 | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15 and I live in Surrey, BC, Canada. What I want to know is what do I need to do to go to F1 and ... A: OK It still takes a tremendous amount of effort, skill and usually a LOT of money. The most ... | |
| How to get into F1 | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15 and I live in Surrey, BC, Canada. What I want to know is what do I need to do to go to F1 and ... A: Time for a lesson in reality. If you want to be a driver in F-1 you mucst start in karts around age ... | |
| Starting a racing career | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My name is Steve and I'm 16 years old and I'm currently living in Canada. I have been wanting to get ... A: Welcome to the crowd, I get a lot of letters from young people who want to become professional ... | |
| more from me | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Hey Dan this James again i was just wondering while i'm downshifting i realize that 1st gear is ... A: OK my first answer is I don't know , have no idea. But a couple of things do come to mind. ... | |
| more from me | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: Hey Dan this James again i was just wondering while i'm downshifting i realize that 1st gear is ... A: I don't comment on video games, they have nothing to do with reality. First gear is always rougn ... | |
| Pedals | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Yea hey Dan its me again about the heel and toe. i'm a regular. Now that i'm driving the car i ... A: You should practice SMOOTH- --that's the most important part, the fast will come on it's own. Be ... | |
| Building carrier in Racing cars | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I am from India, and i have completed diploma in mech engg,graduate dipl mech engg,and presently ... A: I admire your ambition and your preparation in engineering. It's good that you will be in America, ... | |
| Pedals | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Yea hey Dan its me again about the heel and toe. i'm a regular. Now that i'm driving the car i ... A: EAsy- - -BEND THEM !! Usually the gas pedal is suspended from above and is made of steel rod ... | |
| le mans 1972 | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Looking for videos of a trriumph gt6 at the 1972 le mans. Any ideas on where I can find these? ... A: I am not a historian, and though my first race car was a Triumph TR-3, I have almost no knowledge of ... | |
| Career | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm John. I'm 21 and from Ohio and I was wondering how to get a racing career started. I'd like to ... A: If you are interested in becoming a driver you are starting a bit late. Most of the top name ... | |
| Heel-and-toe | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Hey i believe it was you a while back that told me about the Sports car club of America. i said i ... A: With these modern computer controlled cars, horsepower is harder to improve. But you can find a few ... | |
| Heel-and-toe | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Hey i believe it was you a while back that told me about the Sports car club of America. i said i ... A: Yes it was probably me that wrote to you about the SCCA. For now, lets tackle the heel and toe ... | |
| Rear End Gears | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1988 Chevy Caprice Custom Station Wagon with the following: 454 4 bolt main, headers, ... A: Well you can't have both. The 3.43:1 will give a slightly higher top end and better fuel economy, ... | |
| chev 350 cid dirt trac race car | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have 350 cid engine, HEI distributor, Roch. 2 brll carb. In my first race it fell on it's face at ... A: It depends , is it doing this at the start of a session ? or only on the last two or three laps. ... | |
| earlier post | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: Well lets try to put some weight on the LF by lowering the RR a little, take an inch of ride height ... A: Lowering the RR will cause cause the LF to rise, for reasons I even have difficulty understanding, ... | |
| Info | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: Where is the best place for getting information about jobs with NASCAR? A: The best place to START is with a subscription to Circle Track Magazine.. ... | |
| timing | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I run a factory stock dirt oval track car with a 355 chevy engine. 460 lift cm with a 2 barrel ... A: If by the power wire, you mean the wire to the distributor, then no, you're wasting your time. So ... | |
| engine cam design and mfg | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: Dan, I'm designing my own small engine and need some expert help in the design and manufacturing of ... A: The only person I know is Dave Generous at Cam Techniques, He does my regrinds for me and used to ... | |
| four cylinder front wheel drive car | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Dan, I am just looking to get started in racing. I grew up watching the four bangers and really ... A: The Dodge Neons seem to be popular. and if imports ara allowed, I'd probably stay with Toyota or ... | |
| timing | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I run a factory stock dirt oval track car with a 355 chevy engine. 460 lift cm with a 2 barrel ... A: Somewhere there is something WAY too loose. My first suspicion would be in the distributor drive, ... | |
| Roll Cage Design - Triumph TR6 | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I am working on designing a roll cage for a modified Triumph TR6. I have a basic plan, but a few of ... A: Sure, you can send pix to < danL5454@aol.com > The primary function of a cage is of course, safety ... | |
| youth stock car racing | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: Im 13 and wondering how i should go about getting into stock car racing? I've heard about kids my ... A: The first thing I tell all young racing enthusiasts is that to be successful in nearly anything, you ... | |
| HP increases... | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: Last time I checked my plugs they were kinda powdery brown. Should I be replacing the plugs again ... A: The light brown color indicates the ideal fuel/air mixture, but is not used to determine their age ... | |
| Tire Sidewall | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I know about the unsprung weight and how at wheel needs to act as a suspension as much as possible ... A: OK try to find some pictures of Formula cars or Indy type cars.. Open wheel racers. You will see ... | |
| Tire Sidewall | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I know about the unsprung weight and how at wheel needs to act as a suspension as much as possible ... A: I normally only take questions from race car teams about their technical problems, but this one is ... | |
| 96 dodge neon coil springs | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A DODGE NEON THAT WE TURNED INTO A DIRT TRACK RACE CAR. IT IS A STOCK CAR WITH ALL THE GLASS ... A: Start by having the car scaled (weigh all four corners ) You should have as close to 50-50 weight ... | |
| how to measure and set toe | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: can you point me to a website or give me instructions on how to measure and set toe...i have a 91 ... A: First I'd suggest you get ahold of a Caster Camber guage from Capital Motorsports, ... | |
| how to measure and set toe | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: can you point me to a website or give me instructions on how to measure and set toe...i have a 91 ... A: Easier for me to tell you how. You need two pieces of 1X12" lumber each 24" long. Or you can spend ... | |
| 350z | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 350z and I live in sarasota, is there anyone you would suggest bringing this to for ... A: If you intend to do internal modifications I would suggest Mike Broadway at Competition Motorsports ... | |
| timing 94 Escort 1.9 | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: How do I adjust the timing on a car with a coil pack? I know the old way of turning the cap but now ... A: Here's my excuse. I know a very good mechanic that recently retired- - -he said, "I always wanted ... | |
| Rear wheel chatter? | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 94 Ford Escort 4dr, auto, set up for oval dirt. My question is, how do I stop "wheel hop" ... A: You can advance the timing so that at 2500 RPM you have a total advance of 34 degrees. Then run 10 ... | |
| Rear wheel chatter? | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 94 Ford Escort 4dr, auto, set up for oval dirt. My question is, how do I stop "wheel hop" ... A: OK Here are some numbers to start with. FRONT END LF positive camber 2 degrees RF NEGATIVE camber ... | |
| Rear wheel chatter? | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 94 Ford Escort 4dr, auto, set up for oval dirt. My question is, how do I stop "wheel hop" ... A: I guess I'm going to need a bit more info- - - your description of wheel hop is a bit confusing. ... | |
| oil pump | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: On a SBC, if i wish to increse my oil pressure by 10 lbs, how thick of a shim must i put on the ... A: You will have to experiment- - - in my engines I use #10 flat washers. Each one is good for about ... | |
| hey | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: well dan heres the problem im the everything man its a one man show when u say caster do u mean lead ... A: Caster is the inclination angle of the steering axis. This causes a bit of camber gain as you turn ... | |
| 280zx + Racing | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Dan, I emailed you a few months ago about turing my 280zx into a raod racing car. After readingwhat ... A: I don't mind questions about real race cars. I love them ! just don't want to be bothered with ... | |
| race car | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: rf camber 1in all others strait up i dont know what caster is or even how to get it when i say bump ... A: OK here's what you should do. Change the RF camber to 4 degrees negative (top leaning IN) , then ... | |
| 3/8 mile asphault circle | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: i race a 92 nissan nx 2000 it pushes pretty bad i have a aftermarket sway bar tokiko struts and ... A: First , I just got back from a race weekend myself and am dead tired. I'll try to study your ... | |
| 1973 mustang | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: My father and I have been racing at the Barona Speedway 1\8 mile dirt oval In our 1973 mustang grade ... A: You will have to weigh the car on a set of racing scales, that weigh each corner. The goal is to get ... | |
| FWD suspension set up | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: Dan; building a neon for road course racing. car has been stripped down to 2200#'s. What I am ... A: Tires first: Most racing associations have rules about rim width, rim diameter, and tread or no ... | |
| 1973 mustang | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: My father and I have been racing at the Barona Speedway 1\8 mile dirt oval In our 1973 mustang grade ... A: Start by moving the 150 Lb. in the rear to the extreme left rear. Change the RF camber to about 3 ... | |
| need some input on my set up | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: we have a ford tauras with a v-6 3.0 and run it on a flat .5 mile track.i need some starting point ... A: OK I've looked at your rules. There are a couple of things you can do to stiffen it up some. ... | |
| need some input on my set up | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: we have a ford tauras with a v-6 3.0 and run it on a flat .5 mile track.i need some starting point ... A: OK Jeff : While I'm looking at the rules, how about telling ME what the car is doing now. ... | |
| motorsports management course | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I recently came across information about a career in motorsports management. I live in New York and ... A: Quick answer is no - - almost all real motorsports training has located in the Carolinas because ... | |
| hi | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: i am from England. thank you A: OK are you FROM England- - -or are you IN England ?? Big difference. If you are IN England you are ... | |
| 91 geo storm race car | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: The car is set up really good I can just about turn the car in the grass if I want to. This is a ... A: Getting off in a small bore is always a problem. When you freshen the motor, use Total Seal rings ... | |
| racing career | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently a cabinet maker/finisher who has grown ill of the trade. You'll have to excuse the ... A: OK , now I can tell you more. Almost certainly you should join the Sports Car Club of America, the ... | |
| racing career | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently a cabinet maker/finisher who has grown ill of the trade. You'll have to excuse the ... A: I will answer your question rather directly and abruptly. What they look for more than anything else ... | |
| NASCAR schools | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I read your comment about NASCAR schools. Can you share what schools you are referring to? Are they ... A: There are several kinds of schools related to NASCAR and racing in general . There are drivers ... | |
| racing | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: ive always dreamed of becoming a nascar5 driver im extreamly determined to do w/e it takes! and ... A: Welcome to the dream world of motor sports. We all have dreamed of becoming a superstar in one ... | |
| racing a 4-cylinder | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: i am racing a ford escort pony and want to know if i can do anything to quicken it up a bit. theres ... A: OK,now you really need to get that book I mentioned. You may also be able to order it from Summit ... | |
| racing a 4-cylinder | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: i am racing a ford escort pony and want to know if i can do anything to quicken it up a bit. theres ... A: OK With a 1/4 mile track a lot of horsepower isn't going to help you much. but great handling will. ... | |
| racing a 4-cylinder | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: i am racing a ford escort pony and want to know if i can do anything to quicken it up a bit. theres ... A: First you have to tell me what kind of racing you are doing. Circle track ? Long or short? Road ... | |
| dodge neon 3/8 paved oval | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you had any ideas that you could share with me about front wheel drive ... A: The best advice I can give you is to get ahold of the book, "How To Make Your Car Handle" by Fred ... | |
| getting into auto racing | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: so i have been into racing almost my whole life and this year gotten into nascar and indyracing. i ... A: I guess the first thing you should do is try to get some support from your family. It's iimportant ... | |
| becoming a nascar driver | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I'm 17 and I want to persue a driving career and I want to find out how I could get a ride with a ... A: Start racing Go Karts right away. You can get all the info you need at << ... | |
| Racing Carrer | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Dan Liddy, Hi, my name is German, i would like your advice as the experienced ... A: Engineering of course, is a challenging career no matter what field you persue. Mechanical ... | |
| Racing | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I have searched and searched and couldn't find any information on this. I would like to know how ... A: " Racing has been a part of life since the first mammals walked on the surface of the earth. If ... | |
| dirt track racing | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: well i am 24 and am enlisted in the army ... i always went to the dirt track and recently came into ... A: I'd suggest you start going to the local tracks and buying pit passes so you can get up close and ... | |
| Honda Accord | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: Would you have any suggestions re : 1991 Honda Accord ? I'm racing in a novice class 3/8 asphalt ... A: so you can either stretch second a little further, or go to third and have some torque. Changing ... | |
| turbo charging a carburated engine. | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm building a car for road racing and was wondering if the compresson ratio matters when adding a ... A: Yes ! Basically anything over about an 8.0:1 CR will cause you serious reliability problems. ... | |
| Heel-&-Toe | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I didn't adjust the pedals i dont really know what to do without tearing up something. If i do not ... A: OK all you need to do is fabricate a block of wood thick enough to make the two pedals even when ... | |
| Heel-n-toe | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I know how to drive standard transmission and i got my license at 16 and currently 17 and think it's ... A: OK did you get the pedals adjusted like I said ? That will be important later on, cuz when you get ... | |
| Heel-n-toe | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I know how to drive standard transmission and i got my license at 16 and currently 17 and think it's ... A: Not really, as you approach a corner, you plan to downshift and brake. First you apply the brake, ... | |
| Heel-n-toe | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I know how to drive standard transmission and i got my license at 16 and currently 17 and think it's ... A: The "heel & toe" subject is really mis named. Let's start with the basics though. First you ... | |
| Race car suspension | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: Dan I would like a recommendation for book on set-up on race car suspension and interactions. I ... A: I am vaguely familiar with the SRF car, and understand about the rules. I've been racing in ITC, ... | |
| Late model rear ends | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Liddy I recently purchased a used ACT Late Model race car for my son to race at our local ... A: Wow !! MR. Liddy !?! - - - That's what they called my grandfather !! The clunking rear end is ... | |
| FWD Integra Honda | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1.8 integra that I'm going to race on dirt 1/4 circle track. Do you have and suggestion on ... A: Ajust your camber as follows. RF neg. 4 Deg. Lf pos. 2 Deg. RR neg 2 Deg. LR pos 2 Deg. Set ... | |
| Roll Cage | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: Dan, Do you know any good/reasonable roll cage fabricators in the Sarasota area? I went to Bill Lee ... A: Without question I would take the car to Andy Watts in Silver Spring. If you haven't met him, you're ... | |
| Motorsports Photography | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: i have a racing question that im pretty sure has happened to ya before at some point. Ive just ... A: I'vew been approached both ways. There's a guy that comes too most of our races, shoots lotsa pix, ... | |
| Pole position | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a very basis question asked by my 8 year old son about racing (which I know nothing about). ... A: In most modern motor racing both in the US and elsewhere, the "pole" position is the inside front ... | |
| how to get into racing. (dream to race in bathhurst) | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: any suggestions? cheers A: Good morning !! Since you mention Bathhurst, I will assume that you're in the UK, If that's the ... | |
| Accessory/underdrive pulley | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I race a fwd 4cyl. Dodge Neon on dirt ovals. I just put on an Unorthadox Underdrive pulley. My ... A: I certainly wouldn't waste any time at a dealership- - - all they know and care about is how to ... | |
| Accessory/underdrive pulley | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: I race a fwd 4cyl. Dodge Neon on dirt ovals. I just put on an Unorthadox Underdrive pulley. My ... A: The biggest reason for an underdrive pully is to slow down the alternator. Even on the street they ... | |
| GM intakes | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am building a hobby sportsman race car and need to know if gm produced a 2 bbl cast iron single ... A: Soomehow I missed your question, I apologize for being late to respond ! I start to have trouble ... | |
| beginning racing | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old college student in michigan, and I wanted to get involved in car racing. I would ... A: I'm glad to help where I can. The biggest amateur orgnaization in the US is the Sports Car Club of ... | |
| progressive lowering springs | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Stay with me...it's not a Fiat question.. The rear springs have five tighter coils at one end. My ... A: Last things first. I believe, as you do, that the nylon sleeve is to prevent squeaking, and might ... | |
| racing | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: How can i get started in racing, A: I would need to know your age group, and your ultimate goal. For instance if you're age 35 and ... | |
| Custom Fab. header's needed for big block vega | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 72' Chev. Vega which I currently have a Big Block 396 backed by a Turbo 400 trans. I just ... A: If I EVER get my new GT Lite ride closer to finished I will take it to Twin Cam Sports Cars here in ... | |
| Vintage vehicle specs | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: How can I determine what modifications are "legal" for a specific vintage race car? A: Easy: By contacting the sanctioning orgnaization and asking for their competition rules. One ... | |
| v6 class | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: I've been racing modified v8s on a paved oval. This year I will be racing a 4.3l v6. The class is ... A: I would suggest a 4 BBL carb of about 500 CFM. Probably a Holly- - - and I don't know much about ... | |
| 4-cyl stock dirt car | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: A longtime dirt racing fan, I've decided it's time to come out of the stands and join the fun. Our ... A: WE have two things against us. I have limited experience with FWD cars, and none on dirt circle ... | |
| redesign of / or changing auto comp. chip | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know where I can find an automobile / truck computer tech that can change, how and ... A: Try calling Summit Racing's tech line. Their guys seem to be well versed in stuff like that. Their ... | |
| -an fuel line fittings | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: Is it ok to put teplon tape on a fuel systems national pipe thread an fitting?I didnt but the ... A: I use teflon tape on PIPE connections, but NOT on AN fittings. The AN fittings are designed to seal ... | |
| Window Tint Removal | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I know you are more inclined to answer things about performance but I was wondering if you could ... A: It happens that my son is in a similar business, vinyl graphics. You can use a hair dryer to warm ... | |
| 1979 280ZX | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Dan, Seems like you are the man to ask a question if you are going to race a Datsun. I am thinking ... A: I presume you're thinking of road racing. If so the 280 ZX is a fair choice, though the older 280 ... | |
| Alcohol Injection | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I want to install a alcohol injection system in my 2000 Volvo S80 T6. What are the necessary ... A: I know of no alcohol injection system that is permitted by a racing sanctioning body. Many dirt ... | |
| engine for racing cars..... | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: will efficiency of a racing car will be increased if we use the engine head, piston rod and ... A: Normally I only accept questions from race drivers and mechanics who already have a basic ... | |
| Turbo setup | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I grew up repairing old Pontiacs and I am interested in putting a turbo setup in a 66/67 GTO ... A: The '67 is a much prettier car, nicer trim package. - - -and I would LOVE to get my hands on a '67 ... | |
| Need some answers. | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: I want to know what are the parts that a suspension kit should contain ? To make the car firm and ... A: You have not given me much information. Usually a suspension kit will contain different springs, ... | |
| About Exhaust please | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a stock 1997 jeep cherokee 6-inline 4.0L engine. I want to make my engine breathe well :) so ... A: OK, I don't usually answer questions that are not related to actual race cars. Jeeps are not and ... | |
| Choosing Coil Springs | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I have two dodge neons, one a 1996 and another a 1998 neon RT. We race a a local 3/8 mile circle ... A: Absolutely buy the race springs. I believe they are subjected to a lot more quality control than ... | |
| dirt track start up | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: im 39 and want to try dirt track racing (4cyl) prob, im fairly mechanically inclined in basic stuff, ... A: OK Books : The Haynes Manuals are a good start, buy the one that covers the car you will be ... | |
| dirt track start up | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: im 39 and want to try dirt track racing (4cyl) prob, im fairly mechanically inclined in basic stuff, ... A: Please write me back in about 2 days, I just got back from a race weekend myself and am short of ... | |
| spring weight late model road race | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I am converting an older late model Fuge chassis (monte carlo fiberglass body)circle track car to a ... A: First off, if it is an offset chassis for circle track racing, you are going to waste a lot of time ... | |
| How to start a racing career? | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I'm 19 and currently live in vegas but soon will be moving to minnesota. I like cars and learning ... A: Yes, go to the local go kart track and rent a few rides. Race with the other kids some and see how ... | |
| How to start a racing career? | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm 19 and currently live in vegas but soon will be moving to minnesota. I like cars and learning ... A: Sponsorship is usually obtained at the start , pretty much by going door to door to likely ... | |
| How to start a racing career? | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm 19 and currently live in vegas but soon will be moving to minnesota. I like cars and learning ... A: First you should plan on staying in school for as long as you can. Many successful race drivers and ... | |
| Race car sheet metal | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I own a street stock car with a rayline body. 85 Chevy Monte Carlo. The rear wheel fender wells ... A: Most body work these days is done with 20 Ga. or perhaps 22 Ga. the 20 Ga is about .036" thick and ... | |
| 4200 vortec | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: my v8 class has just been eliminated. I am going to move into the 6cylinder class. Most of the ... A: I'm sure you can use it, will it work well? I couldn't say. I don't have any experience with GM ... | |
| 4200 vortec | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: my v8 class has just been eliminated. I am going to move into the 6cylinder class. Most of the ... A: Im sure you can , it's a matter of finding the right manifold, and the right carb for what you have ... | |
| Sodium filled valves | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Looking for a source of Sodium filled valves with a stem size of .4685. Most I have found are in ... A: Hey Doug: Wow , that's a 12 mm valve stem ! Don't drop one on your toe !! I would start looking ... | |
| engine swap | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: i have a question on engine swaps. you say your a highly skilled mechanic and from what i see a ... A: OK Engine swaps are a LOT more work than they appear to be, and there is some pretty complicated ... | |
| sway bar adjestment | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1996 dodge neon. It races on a small paved track. IT has ST front and rear sway bars. What ... A: The sway bars (properly called anti-roll bars) are designed to control roll in the corners. You ... | |
| 4 cylinder dirt track | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: How about a crash course in 4 cylinder set up for dirt track been raceing 4 cylinder 2 seasons now ... A: OK First you need to get the book: "How to Make Your Car Handle" by Fred Puhn- - you can get it ... | |
| Coil springs | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1996 dodge neon which races on a 1/8 mile paved oval. Many people i talk to say that the ... A: OK Read my first answer carefully, and do NOT take a torch to any springs. Eventually you may want ... | |
| Tirewear and pushing in the corner | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I have 1996 dodge neon which is raced on a 1/8 mile paved oval. Ive been having trouble with the RF ... A: It sounds like you might not be using enough air pressure , AND you're probably carrying 75 % of the ... | |
| want to be a racer | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: Sir, I am 21yrs old and pursuing BBA(first year) from distance learning and I am living in ... A: I will try to help you some, but India is a long way from here. First , you should seek out local ... | |
| car engine | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: Is it ok to drive uphill with a cold engine? Will engine be damaged? A: No it's not. Allow the engine to run for at least 3 minutes at idle before driving - - -this allows ... | |
| Career in Auto Racing | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: I am 34 I am an electrical Engineer and I very bored at my current job. I am looking to take my ... A: I don't know a whole lot about pro careers, but here are some tips I know will help. You should ... | |
| best clutch and driveline system | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me which are the top brands, in your opinion, for the racing clutches and driveline ... A: I would consider Tilton and Quartermaster to be equals. I've never heard of Tex Racing trannys. ... | |
| best clutch and driveline system | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: Can you tell me which are the top brands, in your opinion, for the racing clutches and driveline ... A: I believe they mostly use Tilton clutch components, Jericho 4 speed transmissions, and a Frankland ... | |
| mini stock car racing | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: I'm 13 years old and have taken a real fancy to mini stock car racing. I seen that you have had ... A: Welcome to motorsports !! I too would like to race mini stocks for a giggle or two. I've been a ... | |
| cheap performace parts | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: i don't have alot of money, and i was wondering what i could do to my car that was give it more ... A: I try to limit my questions to real racing cars only, but I'll make an exception. You can do a ... | |
| Brake setup | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: I have a Tilton pedal set and I have been told it was a bad thing to have two different bores for ... A: My first race car was a TR-3, I still have pictures from 1960 . To answer your question, if you ... | |
| Ford Iginition | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a ProComp 6000 series distibutor (MSD knockoff, one wire hookup, you know the ... A: OK I'm going to assume that you have no 'fire' at all, that the engine doesn't even TRY to start. ... | |
| Road Racing | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I would consider myself a novice to racing, however, it is a lifelong dream of mine to build and ... A: Yes, I believe you would have to spend a ridiculous amount of money to make your Mustang competitive ... | |
| Road Racing | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I would consider myself a novice to racing, however, it is a lifelong dream of mine to build and ... A: I believe that yes, SCCA would be a good place to start. You can attend driving schools in SCCA, ... | |
| Ametuar Racing | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I am stationed in Norfolk, VA for 2 more years, after which I am moving back to Wisconsin. I am ... A: Hey Allen: The biggest, and best organization I know of that sanctions amateur racing is the ... | |
| A bumpy dirt track | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: I raced my new 4 cylinder endero last week and it was a mess. During the hot laps it handled good, ... A: Hey James: I don't know a lot about dirt, but I think you have too much spring stiffness in the ... | |
| chevy powerfglide | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: Hey Dan.. I am currently installing a 4.3 vortec into a chevette for drag race purposes..I am trying ... A: The second drag racing question tonight !! The last drag race I won, I succeeded because I was ... | |
| Ladder Bar | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4100 lb 69 Pontiac grand prix 555 motor 886 hp on the crank car is back halved . I am ... A: Boy you got me- - The last drag race I ran, I won because I watched carefully , the muscles in the ... | |
| New engine | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: Hey Dan, i own a 96' GMC k1500 and i am trying to decide whether to buy a new crate motor all ... A: I usually don't take questions about street rods, but in this case, the answer is simple. Get a ... | |
| RACING | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: OK I LIVE RACING AND IM NOT BAD BUT HOW DO I MOVE OUT OF TRACK DAYS AND INTO RACING I LOOK AT 100S ... A: Try going to www.scca.org and have a look around. There is information about racing schools, classes ... | |
| tire care | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: Hey there,we race a FWD neon, on a short track paved oval, we are currently allowed and are running ... A: Well, most of us road racers do. Where you might get up to 70 MPH on the straights, we nearly ... | |
| air flow in standard amd modified engines | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: This is not really a repair question. Do you know the flow rate of air flowing through the ... A: Bsic air flow is a function of both the size of the engine and the size of the opening(s) through ... | |
| Dodge Neon setup | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a dodge neon dohc with ST 24mm front sway bar and 21mm rear sway bars which are adjustable ... A: I'll be glad to help you where I can, but first I need to know what the car is doing that makes the ... | |
| EGT | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I'm installing a data logger on my stock racing engine, its a SBC 305 which has apprx. 270hp. What ... A: EGT is controlled by ignition timing advance (use about 34 degrees 'all in' for starters) and your ... | |
| Valve Clearance | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: why is that the exhaust valve/ intake valve are not of the same size; one is bigger than the other. ... A: Well- - for one thing , your engine takes IN a mixture of gas and air, then burns the gas, so ... | |
| Valve Clearance | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: how does valve clearance affects engine performance??what if we increase/decrease valve ... A: All clearances in an engine are a at least partially there to make room for heat related expansion. ... | |
| tips for baha | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I think my jeep cherokee classic is going to turn into a baha machine and I would like to swap out ... A: Sorry, but my knowledge of off road racing is pretty much nil. I did 'Google' "off road racing" and ... | |
| EXHAUST PIPING DIAMETER | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE MR2 TURBO WITH STOCK TURBO UPGRADED INTERCOOLER AND BOOST CONTROLLER, AND I WAS WONDERING ... A: Use 2 1/2" pipe for the exhaust. Back pressure is the pressure that builds within the exhaust ... | |
| front suspension | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: the car is 84 cutlass /raced it for 2 years it handles ok on the inside but cant run the high side ... A: When the car is under load the lower ball joints should be as close as possible to level with the ... | |
| nascar | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: Do you know anything about the history of nascar? If so, could you please tell me what you know ... A: I know a littel , being in Florida. Originally the stock car races were held in Daytona Bewach , ... | |
| bomber car | 4/14/2007 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help me out but here's myI race a 78 Cadillac at the dirt track (1/4 mile) ... A: Your choice of transmissions would depend mostly upon how much you are willing to invest in ... | |
| FWD racing | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: You wanted to here from me after my race, so here it goes. In the first race(3/31) we ran great for ... A: ! NOW is the time to get that book I mentioned. Again , it's "How To Make Your Car Handle" by Fred ... | |
| FWD racing | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: Have a 90 v6 at. chevy berrita, have cambered RF with about1.5 inch lean. I'm been arguing with dad ... A: Sorry, this time I'm lost. most of what we race comes with a distributor from the 70's and we ... | |
| FWD racing | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: Have a 90 v6 at. chevy berrita, have cambered RF with about1.5 inch lean. I'm been arguing with dad ... A: Your first example is correct- - - LF = \-\ and RF = \-\ This is what they should look like from ... | |
| FWD racing | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: Have a 90 v6 at. chevy berrita, have cambered RF with about1.5 inch lean. I'm been arguing with dad ... A: If it's a circle track - - -he's right, the tires should BOTH lean away from the outside arc of the ... | |
| dirt tracks | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1984 Nissan 200sx I race on a small dirt track fist problem its hard to find any parts ... A: First answer - - -re the K&N intake system. The purpose of the K&N is to reduce intake restriction ... | |
| caster setting | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: Dan, You say 2 degrees possitive caster on the left front and 3-5 degrees negative on the right ... A: Do let me know what happens, and get those tire temperatures ASAP- - - that will tell us a lot. ... | |
| caster setting | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: Dan, You say 2 degrees possitive caster on the left front and 3-5 degrees negative on the right ... A: Maybe I am missing something, but I think you are mistaking caster for "camber", or the amount of ... | |
| My engine problems | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: I just changed my engine in my 87 mustang. Thenew engine I put in Was in another mustang and was ... A: What you need is a local mechanic. I'm afraid I can't help you at this distance. Plus I know almost ... | |
| balancing | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: this is Bruce the hydroplane racer again. I'm building a new small block chevy and just received my ... A: Here's what they do when they balance a V-8. First the rods are weighed, BOTH ends are weighe, and ... | |
| ford 9inch rear end swap to duster | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: i have read that ford nine inch will work in a duster dart or demon. do you know what the width ... A: OK my quick answer is yes it will work- - in nearly anything, and is a good diff to choose for ... | |
| 350chevy engine | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: On a 350chevy engine bored over .40 what is the total cubic inches of the engine A: It d depends on the stroke of the crankshaft but I believe it's 366. Write to Randy at ... | |
| Porsche 1983 944 | 1/28/2007 |
| Q: My Porsche has no spark and no fire. Please gve some advise? A: STart by checking for voltage at the ignition coil. You should have about 12 to 13 volts at the ... | |
| superchargers | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping you might be able to give me some advice... I am in the process of restoring a 3 ... A: My first and probalby only answer would be to stay with the draw-thru setup and skip the intercooer. ... | |
| rear tires do not hook up coming off the corner | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I'll give it a try and will keep you posted, by the way thank you so much for your time and ... A: I checked with two people I know who are more experienced with the high horsepower late models and ... | |
| rear tires do not hook up coming off the corner | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: Dan, Thanks for the hot tip and in fact I do have an adjustable top link at both ends and have ... A: Here's the set up I had in mind- - - the shock is mounted separately so not only can you move the ... | |
| rear tires do not hook up coming off the corner | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: I've been racing late models on circle tracks for a number of years and consistently have the same ... A: Ahem- - -well the first thing I would do would be to put the spring and shock arrangement in that ... | |
| 350 to 383 | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: i have a 1985 chevy s10 and a rebuilt 350. i was wondering how i could make it into a 383 stroker ... A: Hey Jeff: I know that you will need a different crankshaft and rods, maybe pistons. I usually ... | |
| engine question (plymouth dodge) | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering can you build a mopar 340 out of a 318? I was told they are the same block and the ... A: Probably , if the crankshafts are interchangable. One warning though. Don't believe everything ... | |
| F1- carbon fibre | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: can you tell me why carbon fibre is so strong? A: Not really except that carbon is an important component in stronger steels , you may have heard of ... | |
| Racing pistons | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are cleaning out this garage. We came across 8 new pistons. This is what it says ... A: I sent one answer , maybe it got lost. What you have are probably older forged pistons for a ... | |
| successful launch | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering what the most effective way to reduce or eliminate wheel hop in a front wheel drive ... A: I wish I could help you but when I left drag racing we were still starting off a flagman. That and ... | |
| handeling | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: 5 inches of anti dive (imca doesnt allow 3 wheel braking) tire were sipped an grooved i had the most ... A: You said that your tires were even heat- - -that's a good sign, it means you were in the ballpark ... | |
| career in racing | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: well my age is 19 I am a male and live in oregon drive a 2000 323i BMW and their isnt a car out ... A: OK this is a help Now I'm going to sound like an adult here, and since you are nearly an adult, ... | |
| career in racing | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I’m looking to make racing a profession but don’t know were to start, I’m really good at it and ... A: Most of the pros these days started at about age 8, in Go Karts. You can contact the Workld ... | |
| tires/wheels | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: I race in a stock division on paved oval tracks. The rules state I must run a DOT 70 series tire. ... A: Tread distortion may be the biggest issue here, The 7" wide tread is more likely to curl up under ... | |
| F-250 Diesel | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: Danny, My question is not specifically about auto racing but it does involve rear end gearing... My ... A: Hey phil: You would have to cousult your Ford dealer as to which rear end ratios are available. ... | |
| getting into racing | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: i was wondering on how most people get into nascar racing cus i know its not a job that just falls ... A: There are several areas you must polish for a career in racing. Your ability to communicate ... | |
| slowing/stopping using stick | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I'll soon start to drive stick shift which I don't know much a lot of. I know some stuff but still ... A: You are just learning to drive on the street, This is not really my area of expertise but I'll try ... | |
| Cold air intakes | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: Which type of cold air intake should I buy for a 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse gt to get the biggest ... A: Normally I don't offer advice for street cars, but this one is a no-brainer. Buy a K&N FIPK (Fuel ... | |
| low compression issue? | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I just got my 69 el camino out of the shop. Specs 454 4 bolt, rebuilt with solid roller cam, custom ... A: I don't usually answer street car questions. I will try to help you some though. Backfiring is ... | |
| i want to race | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: quickest cheapest way to get started racing? (im twenty two) A: I would suggest you get in touch with the Sports Car Club of America at "www.scca.org" and look for ... | |
| Proper rear end gearing | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I don't street race. Dan my question is about gearing. I'm setting up a bracket car and I've built ... A: Since it's a bracket car, your absolute final time isn't as important as getting there every time. ... | |
| Getting into racing. | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I've been obessed with racing since a yound age. I raced 1/4 midgets(age 5-7). I've raced all kind ... A: Since you don't have a job, maybe you should look at your educational background. If it's possible ... | |
| oval track front wheel drive set up | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: Can you please tell me a typical set up for a [basically stock]front wheel drive 1,800 lb. oval ... A: Here's what I don't know : Diagonals and cross weights. Tire pressures you should get from your ... | |
| front wheel drive set up. | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: hi thanks for your time could you tell me where i could buy a setup book or video for afront wheel ... A: Try http://www.hp.com/hpbooks/. They have all sorts of how to performance and repair manuals. ... | |
| car set up | 10/2/2006 |
| Q: i sent you a question about building a honda accord pavement oval track car thanks for the input i ... A: Yes. of course. You will need to work on getting the rear end to step out in the corners, This is ... | |
| chassis load | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: i am building a honda accord 4 door stock car for 3/8 mile banked oval pavement i was wondering ... A: I'd suggest you get the car very carefully squared up, perfectly level and suspended at all four ... | |
| 350 turbo transmission | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: i dont think i'm close to 350hp because my engine is a rebuilt crate engine from in the 80's, but i ... A: OK then the engine is probably more in the 200 to 250 range and the T 350 should do fine. (I'm ... | |
| 350 turbo transmission | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: I'm wondering if a 350 turbo transmission can handle 3:55 gears in a 1977 camaro. A: It depends entirely upon the amount of horspepwer you'll be running through it. The T350 is a good ... | |
| turbo | 9/5/2006 |
| Q: i have a nissan skyline r32 (1992) and i was thinking installing twin turbo, i was wondering if this ... A: The Nissan Skyline has not been exported to the USA where I live so I know very little about it. I ... | |
| Real Circuit Racing | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: How expensive is real circuit racing? How would you recommend a beginner to start in the sport of ... A: Well Calvo: You have to start somewhere. For most younger folks, I recommend at least a couple of ... | |
| gear ratios | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: Why does a chain drive system provide a different top speed with 2 different sprocket combinations ... A: Not many people have stumped me- - congratulations !! My engineering source tells me that chain ... | |
| job/career advice | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: My son, Aaron is a senior in mecahnical engineering at the University of Michigan. He is absolutely ... A: The traditional way to a career in racing for drivers is lots of experieince in Go Karts at a young ... | |
| alt.effects on H.P. | 8/20/2006 |
| Q: How much horsepower is lost by running an alternator for stock car racing, better to take alt. off ... A: Only 2 or 3 horsepower, but every last one counts. I race in three classes, in one of them I have to ... | |
| modified rear end setup on 2 link | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: need more bit off corner , right rear tire real hot, left not, A: I really nead a LOT more info- - -front drive or rear ? do you HAVE To run a 2 link rear ? Can you ... | |
| Geo Storm setup | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: Thanx for the quick reply Dan! What do you suggest i do with my trailing arms? What kind of ... A: Cross weights are an enigma to me. check with some local guys , see what they tell you. Assume all ... | |
| Geo Storm setup | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: Hey, i am building a geo storm to race on a 1/5 paved track. I am allowed 1" of camber on the right ... A: Did you mean one INCH of camber ? That seems a lot. Anyhow , here's how you can get at least some ... | |
| cars | 8/1/2006 |
| Q: i have the following questions hopr u can answer 1-whats the full form of the followig rpm, bhp ... A: I hope you won't think I'm being rude, but I only answer questions about real race cars, those ... | |
| LEARNIN' MORE ABOUT ENGINE PERFORMANCE | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: Here's who I am & were I'm coming from. Dan, I'm an 65yr. ol' young man and never got into car ... A: Are you going the right direction ? Well horsepower takes gas- - -more horsepower takes MORE gas. A ... | |
| Counter Clockwise races | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: This is just a silly question, but maybe I can finaly find an answer. Why are all car races, ... A: Probably because it makes spectating more comfortable for those of us that read the Roman alphabet ... | |
| race | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: this is rahul here and i had a few doubts concerning races. (i'm from india, so all these questions ... A: 1)is there anything such as a special license A: Yes various racing groups issue competition ... | |
| 300 zx engine repair. | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I live in Cocoa Beach and my 93 non-turbo 300 zx sounds terrible. I took it to the dealer several ... A: My apologies for not responding sooner, I had a computer problem this morning and couldn't send an ... | |
| My Cars Best Performance. | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To-Hey Thanks For The Help Once Again, Now I Just Need The Oil ... A: OK Look in your yellow pages for Oil-Lubricating , then look for "Amsoil Dealers" . also you may ... | |
| My Cars Best Performance. | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Followup To-Hey Dan Its Me Again...I Finally Got The Money To Get Some Things Done On My Car And To ... A: First , forget about the puff of black smoke. Fuel injection systems do that occasionally, and it ... | |
| sticking to the track | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I race a 4cyl eagle talon on a 7/16 oval black top track with a slight bank.My problem is after a ... A: Try stiffening the rear roll. Do you have a sway bar on the rear, if not , try adding one to stop ... | |
| Air Filters | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: What makes an air filter high performance? What's the difference? Thanks. A: The secret to ALL horsepower increases in ALL performance cars is pretty basic. Getting MORE gas ... | |
| racing engine | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a 4-cylinder mini stock 2.5 ford. ITs punched out to a 2750, well my question is the car ... A: I'd say go back to your old cylinder head configuration for starters, There are quite a few things ... | |
| cool cans | 7/17/2006 |
| Q: I want to know about the cool can! I race super late models and would like to know if this would be ... A: A cool can is nothing more than a coil of fuel line inside a sealable container. Before each run, ... | |
| thermostat | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: we run a very modified 180 sx sr20 turbo engine for track use only it also has a large capacity ... A: The thermostat does two things, it restricts water flow when the engine is cool, gradually opening ... | |
| cold air intakes | 7/16/2006 |
| Q: Liddy, I really appreciate your information on making my truck faster, it will be such a good ... A: Speed in a motor vehicle happens in direct relationship to the amount of fuel you can effectively ... | |
| cold air intakes | 7/14/2006 |
| Q: Liddy, I just recently bought a 2000 Nissan Frontier truck, four cylinder, manual transmission. I ... A: Congratulations on your purchase. Cold air induction is one of the best places to start. ALL ... | |
| Chip or All New ECU? | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: Dan, I am preparing a 1985 BMW 318i for the track. Per the Technical Data sheet, the car is ... A: There are people that know more about BMWs than I do, but I can start you off I think. $375 for a ... | |
| blower | 7/12/2006 |
| Q: what does a blower do? A: A blower is a pet name for a supercharger which is nothing more than a very expensive air pump which ... | |
| Conflicting engine build info... | 7/11/2006 |
| Q: Hey Dan, Hope you can help, if not maybe steer me in the right direction. I own an 80 Z-28 ... A: My short answer is , go with new forged pistons, and the long rods. the difference is worth the ... | |
| My Cars Best Performance. | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can advise me on what kinda oils or anything other products that might be ... A: I normally don't take questions about street cars, but I always admire a person who is concerned ... | |
| 98 Dodge Neon 2.0 SOHC | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I race a 98 Dodge Neon 2.0 on a 1/4 mile dirt track and am having some "cut-out" issues coming out ... A: The short answer is that I have never worked with ECUs PCMs or any of the high tech electronic ... | |
| Speedway | 6/30/2006 |
| Q: How many people attended speedway in Britain during the 1950's? A: There's no way I know of to answer your question. First there are many many race tracks in Britain, ... | |
| head gasket question | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: Is it possible to have a blown/leaking head gasket, not have any oil in the coolant, not have any ... A: Compression is vital to the cylinder firing, along with a fuel mixture and a spark plug that's ... | |
| Alter 9 | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: I would like to know how to install a 9" into a 1981 Firebird? I know I need to cut the tubes down, ... A: The guy around here that is the real guru is Jimmy Frankland, of Frankland Gear (or something like ... | |
| MY FIRST CAR | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: hmm i see, which toyota do you think I should buy? I want the car to look good as well as perform. ... A: The Mazda is a great car and with the 3 liter V-6 it will be pretty quick. With the V-6 and a manual ... | |
| MY FIRST CAR | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: Im getting my first car pretty soon. I saved up around $2,500 cdn. I live in Toronto and I'm more ... A: I don't usually answer questions about street cars, but I feel strongly enough about this to give ... | |
| auto racing | 5/13/2006 |
| Q: I need some advice on how to set-up a four cylinder enduro car. I've been in a few races already ... A: I'm going to need a lot more info before I can give you any helpful answers. Is it a circle track ... | |
| the cost of an EFI conversion and other stuff | 5/8/2006 |
| Q: i am curious as to how much an EFI conversion would be for my stock 1970 307 chevelle mailbu, ... A: I only offer assistance for questions regarding pure race cars, mostly track racers. Street ... | |
| switches | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: Hey, a few more questions about the stanza. I need to have an oil sender safety shut off, a fuel ... A: Again I will refer you ro Summit Racing , they have all the switching you will need. There are many ... | |
| Small Block Chevy Engine | 5/3/2006 |
| Q: I built a sbc 377 racing engine for my circle track car. I do my own engine building for the most ... A: You don't have to tear it down. The two rings are basically the same. The moly ring is made of ... | |
| Stanza Fuel tank | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: Im building a circle track car out of an 87 stanza with ca20e motor. I pulled out the fuel tank ... A: I think the fourth line might be a line that vents the tank to a charcoal filter under the hood . I ... | |
| Racing tyres temperature taking,interpreting,suspension setup according to them | 4/18/2006 |
| Q: I am racing a Citroen AX GTI Group A car (front wheel drive with limited speed differential, about ... A: Tyre temperatures should be taken at the end of each run. Immediately after, so it's helpful to ... | |
| tubbing | 4/5/2006 |
| Q: i have a 1988 chev truck, reg cab, short box, i am going to put a 454 in it not sure whether to go ... A: The modifications you speak of are usually given to pro fabricators. It's NOT easy work and ... | |
| 1993 geo storm | 3/31/2006 |
| Q: i have a 1993 geo storm and i would like to know if i can put a gsi 2+2 motor in it? A: Please notice that in my profile I ask for questions relating ONLY to on track race cars. The best ... | |
| engines | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: In lay terms, can you tell me the pros/cons of a: 383 stroker"? thanks A: Yes in lay terms, and the short answers. A 383 Stroker will have gobs of torque and horsepower, ... | |
| Under/Oversteer | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a general question that I hope you could answer thoroughly. I used to consider myself quite a ... A: You answered your own question in the first paragraph, INERTIA - - if there's too much inertia on ... | |
| 280zx rear calipers | 3/7/2006 |
| Q: I need to find a substitute for my 1980 280zx rear calipers as in Malaysia, these units are hard to ... A: Going right to the last question, your mechanic is mistaken. There are repair kits available from ... | |
| intake cooling | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To Thanks. Our cowling (engine cover) is made that the headers ... A: You can try dry ice, but if there's even a hint of moisture in the gas it will freeze it. Dry ice ... | |
| intake cooling | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: ------------------------- Followup To Wow, good ideas. How can i cool the incoming air I,m ... A: OK with a ram air, you probably have all you're going to get unless you can re route it to ... | |
| intake cooling | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: last time I asked you a question on crankcase evac system, this time its concerning my intake ... A: The best answer I can give you is by example: Many drag racers run their fuel through a 'cool can' ... | |
| Turbocharger O, P and Q Trim definitions | 2/27/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Liddy, I've been searching for a definition to Turbonetics O, P and Q trims but have found no ... A: Sorry to disappoint you but in my kinds of racing , turbochargers are not allowed. I have ... | |
| turn signal problems | 2/3/2006 |
| Q: I own a 1989 Toyota Supra. My turn signals as well as my hazards do not work. I checked all the ... A: I really wish I could help- - - there must be sites that offer such assistance. I work on race ... | |
| How Can I Get Into Racing? | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: Hey Adam, Well as you can see I want to start getting into racing. I'm a big fan of British ... A: The first thing I tell ALL people your age is STAY IN SCHOOL. And find a career that will ultimately ... | |
| Cart racing | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: I am 46, used to race mini stocks, skip barber race school, Porsche 911, tracked at sebring. ... A: I don't know a lot about Karting in the Sarasota area, but since I live here (Sarasota) too, I CAN ... | |
| Air intake | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a question regarding performance air intakes. I have an 03 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally ... A: Before making a decision, I suggest you take a look at the K&N FIPK, Fuel Injection Performance ... | |
| Car Performance | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: I NEED HELP! How can i get the most horsepower and performance out of my Nissan Altima 3.5 SE ... A: I don't think I can help you much. you might try finding a turbo charging kit or something like ... | |
| supercharger | 12/22/2005 |
| Q: I just got into drag racing and recently purchased a 79 5.0l mustang. I have been "souping" it up ... A: I'm sorry but I can't help you ,I left drag racing in the 1960's to persue road racing where the ... | |
| race car engineering | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: i know that in an f1 car when u want front end grip u add frontwing. Why cant we place weights of ... A: OK The drag doesn't affect acceleration, so the car gets out of the corner faster. Also drag ... | |
| drafting | 12/16/2005 |
| Q: Is there any danger to, or any point at which, drafting behind another car during a race would be ... A: First, I won't try to comment on anything to do with pro level NASCAR racing. That's a highly ... | |
| drag racing record | 12/12/2005 |
| Q: i hope im asking the right person, what is the all out world record quarter mile time, as in the ... A: Your first question is directed at the wrong person. I don't follow drag racing at all anymore, ... | |
| suspension | 12/6/2005 |
| Q: Dan, I have a 95 Chevy Camaro. It is a round ... A: I'm going to refer you to a couple of suppliers that I use for miscellaneous stuff. I don't have a ... | |
| K&N | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: I've been told by a few friends that K&N intake fillters, will decrease your hp gain. Does that make ... A: The K&N Line of free flow air filters is a very high quality product line. Not only will you gain a ... | |
| i want to learn to race | 9/29/2005 |
| Q: im am currently 15 1/2 and will be getting my drivers permit pretty soon. i've loved cars for about ... A: To start racing you need to be old enough to drive a Go Kart, and that is the best place to start. ... | |
| Brakes | 9/19/2005 |
| Q: We really appreciate that. I just have one more question. Now we've found a 1979 280Z and the rear ... A: The rear end may LOOK the same on first glance, but it's not at all. The 79 280ZX has semi trailing ... | |
| Brakes | 9/16/2005 |
| Q: Will rear disc brakes from a 1982 280ZX bolt onto a 1974 260Z with rear drum brakes? A: Bolt on - - - well no, but they will be close. It's a good conversion to persue but there will be ... | |
| Ford four cylinder race car | 8/27/2005 |
| Q: I have a 1974 mustang II with i think a 1987 ford ranger engine. We are having alot of problomes ... A: Your problem is obviously one of fuel starvation. The first thing you should do is find a service ... | |
| Auxillary fuel tank and pump | 8/20/2005 |
| Q: What is a good method to bring the electric fuel pump wires throught an 1/8" thick aluminum top of ... A: The problem is sealing them effrectively so they don't leak fuel - - - probably the use of a regular ... | |
| stock pontiac | 8/18/2005 |
| Q: sorry to waste your time, do you have any idea how much dual exhaust would cost? and do you know if ... A: AS far as the spark plugs and wires go. Replacing the originals with new parts is bound to help ... | |
| stock pontiac | 8/18/2005 |
| Q: First off, I just want to thank you for your expert opinion. I have recently bought a 1994 pontiac ... A: Regarding the dual exhaust, there is little point in splitting the pipes after the cat converter and ... | |
| Drag racing | 7/29/2005 |
| Q: I need to know who makes the Wally Trophy for the NHRA? A: Sorry Tim- - -I haven't followed drag racing since the days when we were started by a flagman. ... | |
| Porsche 944 racecar | 7/20/2005 |
| Q: I'm doing SCCA (again, after 35 years), with a 944, non-turbo. I am working on a dry sump oil ... A: My first question would be 'why' an electric scavenge pump. Most dry sump systems include the ... | |
| Kart Engine: Fuel Ratio's | 6/17/2005 |
| Q: I have a Yamaha KT100J kart engine, I recently found out that it is possible to alter the oil:fuel ... A: Your best professional opinions would be available through Yamaha. They have the staff, engineers, ... | |
| Race car setup | 6/7/2005 |
| Q: Can you tell me how to figuar the weight on a race car? By that i mean the weight of the lf tire and ... A: Actually I can't offer much. Everything I've ever done has been with rear wheel drivers. Also , ... | |
| race team new car | 5/31/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some information on a team called Outer Bounds Racing. They ... A: I don't follow off road racing but a quick Google search gave me this site : ... | |
| Qualifications of drivers? | 5/30/2005 |
| Q: I'm not much of a race fan but have always wondered about why race drivers get into the position ... A: Wwll Charlie, you're way off base if you think she didn't pay her dues. I suggest that you take a ... | |
| air compressor in 97 maxima | 5/29/2005 |
| Q: my name is maggie, and I have owned a Nissan Maxima for almost 2 years now. A few days ago, the air ... A: Certainly if you're uncomfortable with the shop you've been using, you should look elsewhere. ... | |
| tire size | 5/18/2005 |
| Q: It is a half mile oval slightly banked.[may be flattened out for this season].I plan to run v8 ... A: Most tracks have tire rules, and some even have spec tires for some classes. You didn't tell me ir ... | |
| no spark from coil | 4/29/2005 |
| Q: we are trying to change from points dist. to elec. i got that wiring harness from anothe vw and a ... A: The system needs to be complete before you can expect the system to provide spark . If the module ... | |
| no spark from coil | 4/29/2005 |
| Q: we are trying to change from points dist. to elec. i got that wiring harness from anothe vw and a ... A: Well, the things I think of are : Is the rotor in place ? Is the trigger system working ? Is ... | |
| Racing handicapping | 4/28/2005 |
| Q: I hope you can help! I race historic cars in the UK and have been for 15 years. However we have ... A: Greetings from the Colony Good morning Roger !! Within my club, , Sports Car Club of America, ... | |
| volkswagen ignition ? | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: i'm trying to get an electronic distributer in my vw it had the points one before. its a v.w. with ... A: Your best source of information is the Chiltons manual you mentioned. all electronic ignitions are ... | |
| volkswagen ignition ? | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: i'm trying to get an electronic distributer in my vw it had the points one before. its a v.w. with ... A: I'm guessing that the new distributor came from a wrecking yard. If so , you will have to go back, ... | |
| legend 1993 | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: i need to improve my honda legend 1993 150hp pl help me what should i do( and where i get that parts ... A: Let me guess that you are in England , I say that because here in the US the Legend is called an ... | |
| suspension geometry | 3/28/2005 |
| Q: I want to fit larger front and rear tires, but will it harm suspension geometry, if so could it be ... A: It won't really effect geometry so much as to alter the handling characteristics and of course, ... | |
| how to tune cars | 3/26/2005 |
| Q: hey dan, i want to know about tuning cars, like how do they attach front bumpers,rear ... A: I'm afraid I can't help you very much. All my work is on real race cars that we race on race ... | |
| aerodynamics | 3/19/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if a flat underbody would increse downforce and reduce drag, or would a specially ... A: My understanding of it all is that a flat undertray acts to streamline the underside of the car and ... | |
| volkswagen coolant hose routing | 3/16/2005 |
| Q: dan; we race (or planning to race)at a local 3/8 mile asphalt track in florida.we are going to run a ... A: I can't help you - - - I haven't done anything more than drive a 1.8 Rabbit in an enduro at Daytona, ... | |
| 1990's 300 ZX | 2/21/2005 |
| Q: I want to replace the engine on my 1994 Nissan 300ZX 2+2. The one it has now has may miles and it ... A: Hola Jose : If you have $5000.00 to invest, perhaps the smartest thing you can do is have your ... | |
| Cam dynamics | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: I'm building a race motor with Rods .800" longer than standard. The stroke remains the same. The ... A: If being a volunteer on All Experts has taught me one thing, it's how much I DON'T know ! I think ... | |
| Setting up a car. | 2/16/2005 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions, first i'm going to try and enter the grass roots motorsports challenge ... A: I believe the Mitsu motor should fit the Laser without too much cutting and fitting. BUT you must ... | |
| Major car problem please respond | 2/7/2005 |
| Q: I could find no one else to ask this question and since you mentioned you build cars and know engine ... A: Newer cars rely on a system of electronic sensors and an electronic control unit, or ECU to keep the ... | |
| Upgrading my car | 2/5/2005 |
| Q: I dont know if i am asking the right question, but i am wondering where to start if i want to start ... A: There are a few things I can recommend that won't break the bank, and are easy to accomplish. ... | |
| carb. | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: i have a 83 s-10 wqith a 400 sb chevy that i drag race with elec.fuel pump &a 650 holley carb but it ... A: I am involved in sports car road racing, basically funny little "furrin" cars with fairly small ... | |
| gears & supercharger | 12/30/2004 |
| Q: I am building a 615ci (4.6" bore and 4.625" stroke) drag racing engine, compression: 15:1, I was ... A: Sorry I can't help you , but I have two suggestions. First get ahold of Summit Racing on their ... | |
| 280zx performance | 12/30/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1982 280zx. I am rebuilding the engine in it, and I was wondering what kind of ... A: Boy you're bringing back some cool memories. My favorite all-time car was my '76 280 Z (no X ) and ... | |
| Coilovers vs. Struts | 12/29/2004 |
| Q: I would like to start by saying THANK YOU for sharing your expertise and helping me as well. I will ... A: The best source of info I have ever run across is "How to Make Your Car Handle" by Fred Puhn , I ... | |
| Differential | 12/22/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering what type of differential was best for drag racing, ARB air locker, Eaton E-Locker, ... A: I haven't been around drag racing since we started off a flagman. Back then we used to weld the ... | |
| Rear end? | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: I was wondering what rear end gear ratio would be good for a drag car, engine:528ci hemi, redline ... A: I wish I could offer more help, but the last time I was in a drag race I won it at the starting ... | |
| Need an engine | 12/17/2004 |
| Q: I live in St Pete and my son has a 92 Geo Storm 16 valve, He needs an engine can you give me a ... A: Not really my area of expertise, but around here Cophers U Pull It is probably a good start. They ... | |
| race car mechanic | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: I am a young energetic man who is wanting to get into race car mechanics as a career. I have read ... A: Certainly the Jim Russell school is a good starting point. Also the area around Charlotte North ... | |
| Strengthening the Suspension | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: I own a '90 240sx se and have begun the process of preparing my car for the RB25DET which I will be ... A: Last things first. The best way to avoid flexion of your unibody is to build a welded in roll cage ... | |
| High Heat hose | 11/9/2004 |
| Q: I have a Air line on my turbo that runs from my waste gate to my Turbo control and have not been ... A: Your first step is to find our HOW high the heat is. The maximum temperature the hose will have to ... | |
| Ladder bar setup. | 11/7/2004 |
| Q: I've got a 79 mustang drag car. Back halved. Comp eng. setup. (bought it as a roller). In either ... A: Hah! the last drag race I won was due to the fact that I was able to anticipate the FLAGMAN ! I ... | |
| late model circle track | 10/25/2004 |
| Q: I AM A AUTO EXPERT IN OLDS BUICK CATAGORY.USED TO RACE STOCK CARS FOR CPL YEARS.NOW OLDER AND ... A: The cheapest way to get back into racing in any class or category is to buy a used race car from a ... | |
| Nitros Oxide | 10/14/2004 |
| Q: No, I have no intention of putting NOS in my car, but I have always wondered what the physics behind ... A: We've all heard the "think outside the box" lecture recently, and this is an example. Nitrous ... | |
| carb tuning | 10/6/2004 |
| Q: Can you please give me some basic instructions and the specific steps that I should follow to tune ... A: Carburetors started disappearing off street cars around 1975-76. Nearly all modern cars now come ... | |
| Vehicle mass | 9/26/2004 |
| Q: I've seen an equation in a book of the vehicle mass: driveline + chassis, when reduced to a point at ... A: The best source of information I can recomend is a book . The title is : "How to Make Your Car ... | |
| heal & toeing and clutch use | 9/21/2004 |
| Q: Me and some of my sim racing buddies are having a discussion of the use of clutches in modern ... A: It depends on the kind of racing and the level. I am a road racer in Sports Car Club of America, ... | |
| About altering a carburetor | 9/17/2004 |
| Q: If I increase the pressure in the intake vent of a carb. , which otherwise runs on gravity, will the ... A: All internal combustion engines depend upon both air and fuel to create the power we desire. ... | |
| idle troubles | 9/12/2004 |
| Q: i have a 91 nissan nx2000...not for racing, just a car to get me back and forth from work...you were ... A: Well, the Nissans I work on are mostly about 20 years older than yours. I have trouble enough with ... | |
| I want to make my GMC envoy sound loud... | 8/29/2004 |
| Q: 1660.1 I got a 2004 GMC Envoy and its a I-6 and I was'nt thinking much about wanting somthing ... A: Simple answer is you can't make it sound like a V-8 unless you put a V-8 in it. Engine swaps take a ... | |
| four cylinder/circle track racing | 8/9/2004 |
| Q: i have a ford escort gt 1989 that is all caged and race worthy but am having trouble getting the ... A: Don't try anything with the spindle, first off it's real hard, and you'll never get it right. Plus ... | |
| MODIFICATION TO A NON-TURBO CA 18 | 8/9/2004 |
| Q: Hey!, How can I make my car go faster without using turbo.I am putting a Ca 18 engine in 1993 Nissan ... A: You are wise to avoid the turbo and all the related complications. Just more stuff to break. You ... | |
| Big 454 naturally aspirated or a 350 turbo | 7/26/2004 |
| Q: I want to build a street legal drag racer I would like to use nitrous on the track what motor set up ... A: I haven't been around drag racing for many years, but from what I've seen lately, you will probably ... | |
| new car | 7/14/2004 |
| Q: 000 to spend on the car what do you suggest on me getting A: You're not going to like my answer, but here goes. Get yourself a $1000-$2000.00 car, and use ... | |
| Mazda 2.0L | 7/13/2004 |
| Q: I apologize for this "street car question", but I thought you may be most helpful. I have a 1986 ... A: As long as you aren't drag racing on the street all is OK. You can purchase an air filter kit from ... | |
| rear ends and torque | 6/29/2004 |
| Q: i have a 1985 toyota cressida which i run autocross with. the car could use more torque and i'm ... A: Your problem is typical of nearly all production based sedans. The 'step' between first and second ... | |
| mini stocks | 6/21/2004 |
| Q: I have been looking into building a mini stock car (4cyl)for my son to race on a 1/2mile dirt track. ... A: Some valid questions there. Of course the front drivers have their place on very short tracks, who ... | |
| mini stocks | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: I have been looking into building a mini stock car (4cyl)for my son to race on a 1/2mile dirt track. ... A: My experience is almost entirely with older Datsuns. I race a 1970 510 sedan. Many stock car tracks ... | |
| ram air upgrade | 6/15/2004 |
| Q: going to say sorry up front for my spelling. Ok I have a 2001 nissan frontier with the 2.4L. Im ... A: I will apologize too, for my lack of knowledge regarding fuel injection systems. I was able to ... | |
| Circle track racing | 6/13/2004 |
| Q: Why do most, if not all, races conducted have the race cars travel in a counter-clockwise direction ... A: I believe it's more from tradition than anything else. I believe also that in the very few circle ... | |
| why | 6/2/2004 |
| Q: why do you street race and where? have you got cought? how long do you stay in jail if you get ... A: First, I do NOT street race, so the answer to the next question is NOWHERE. Never caught, Uusally ... | |
| Idleing | 5/19/2004 |
| Q: Hey, my name is Alex Varkonda and I just bought a 1991 Nissan NX2000...not for street racing and is ... A: I suspect that your problem might be either a vaccum leak, or it coule be any of a dozen things ... | |
| racing | 5/19/2004 |
| Q: In racing (dog, horse, auto, etc), why do they go counterclockwise? A: Most of the road races I am involved with are run clockwise- - I have no idea why others are run in ... | |
| Getting into racing | 5/5/2004 |
| Q: I have a questions about race teams if you can help me out that I would really apprectiate it. I ... A: Well if it's NASCAR you're interesterd in, I'd suggest you volunteer to sweep a few shops out , but ... | |
| 50/50 weight ratio | 4/30/2004 |
| Q: For car Honda s2000, Mazda rx8 and BMW 5 series. From what i have read all this car are 50/50 weight ... A: Well Hi again ! The 50/50 ratio means that the weight of the car is evenly distributed front to ... | |
| FR type car | 4/30/2004 |
| Q: Recently i been watching some japanese motorsport racing video and the name is calld "best ... A: Answer to question one, FR probably stands for Front/Rear, as you suspect. I've never heard the ... | |
| 300zx | 4/28/2004 |
| Q: Hey Dan, thanks for the great response. After further discussion on the z31.com forum, I came ... A: Your car has a semi-trailing arm rear suspension developed by Porsche in the mid 50's. It didn't ... | |
| 300zx | 4/26/2004 |
| Q: I currently own a 84 300zx n/a, and have been interested in racing all my life. I am 19 and just ... A: You can spend about $2000.00 on suspension mods, but you have started with the shocks. Next, do ... | |
| turbo upgrades | 4/24/2004 |
| Q: im in the process of of building a Nissan Silvia S15 racecar, which has a 2 litre turbo engine in ... A: In the kind of racing I do (SCCA Road Racing) turbos aren't allowed, so I have little experience ... | |
| Mini Stock | 4/22/2004 |
| Q: I have been planning on doing some mini stock racing for a while now. I am new to racing but know ... A: When the rules say 'stock' that's what they mean. They probably allow the use of one specific ... | |
| I have a question in regaurds... | 4/21/2004 |
| Q: I have a question in regaurds to engine cooling and building. I have researched that a lower ... A: Question #1 about the thermostat, your friend is correct, the engine will perform best at around 190 ... | |
| rear end | 4/18/2004 |
| Q: I have a 68 cutlass, and I would like to know if a rear from a 70-72 monte carlo would bolt right in ... A: Hey Bill: You're going to have to do some measuring of the car and the rear end you would like to ... | |
| suspension | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: what is the best location for roll centers in vehicle suspension? A: Best location for roll centers for racing is as low, and as close to the centerline, as you can get ... | |
| Piston-to-head clearance. | 4/6/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1978 Ford 302. It had a wild gouge in the one deck surface and both decks were machined ... A: (hee hee) Hi Dan- - -this is Dan: Usually a piston to head clearance of about .030" is about right, ... | |
| Steering | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Why makes a 1998 Corvette or an other sports car have such great steering? I think i asked that ... A: An easy question. The Corvette is a high-performance sports car, and as such, most buyers prefer a ... | |
| powerband | 4/1/2004 |
| Q: what causes a powerband in an enigne? what can you do to change the powerband/make it bigger? when ... A: I don't have your name - - -sorry, looks like you put my name in the space. Powerbands are changed ... | |
| stroker | 3/25/2004 |
| Q: I am considering having my 350 bored out to 383. The 350 just does not have enough power for me so i ... A: OK First, are you going to bore it, or stroke it? They are two different things and the results ... | |
| I would like to know how much... | 3/19/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know how much downforce can creates touring cars such as DTM, cars in FIA GT. The ... A: I am not so sure about touring cars, but in open-wheel cars such as those in Formula One, the ... | |
| building more horsepower | 3/16/2004 |
| Q: I have a 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse 1.8L, I would like more horsepower but I can't find any parts for ... A: I'm certain there's somebody out there that makes headers for the Mits. Stop by your local ... | |
| 2.5 or 3" muffler? | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: Dan, I've got a 2002 Subaru WRX and I'm looking into getting a cat-back muffler, specifically ... A: Definately stay with the smaller pipe, the 3" looks great and will impress your buds, but it will ... | |
| engine building | 3/15/2004 |
| Q: Dan, I just assembled a big block Chevy motor using all new parts. I started it up and it sounds ... A: What I know about V-8s you could write on one sheet of paper. However, it sounds like you have a bad ... | |
| Turbo on a carburated engine | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: I'm not sure of your knowledge on turbocharging engines, but, I was wondering if you knew the basics ... A: To turbocharge a carbureted engine, the air box must be sealed to hold the pressure from the turbo. ... | |
| 2.5 or 3? | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: Okay, I've found a Performance/Racing Transmission Cooler made by Macko, that lists a rating of ... A: OK you're asking me about tranny coolers for automatic trannys- - -I know almost nothing about ... | |
| a variety... | 3/11/2004 |
| Q: hey Dan, a question from one 'expert' to another(!) I need your advice... see my car first ... A: I'll answer the last question first. I have been toying with race cars since I was a young teen. ... | |
| White smoke only during after start-up | 3/8/2004 |
| Q: Hope you can help me hear. I have a 94 Honda Prelude, currently installed Cold air intake, header, ... A: First, how much mileage is on the engine. I would guess it's in the neighborhood of 70-80,000. ... | |
| Small Shopping list. | 3/7/2004 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Dodge Neon 2.0L I-4 SOHC, W/ 3spd Auto. And you've been a big help in helping to ... A: The class act of all street type exhaust systems is a company called Borla. They use all top quality ... | |
| Small Shopping list. | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: I have a 2000 Dodge Neon 2.0L I-4 SOHC, W/ 3spd Auto. Unfortunately I can't get rid of the ... A: I can answer a few of your questions, and those I can't answer I would refer to the tech guys at ... | |
| driving | 3/1/2004 |
| Q: ive been interested in racing for years now. dale sr. has always been my favorite driver and the ... A: and thanks for an interesting question ! For a beginning race driver, there is no more valuable ... | |
| import modification | 2/29/2004 |
| Q: i am not a street racer. i own a honda civic and just want to install an intake system, a header and ... A: Hey Amar- - - I know where Trinidad is, I've been there (41 years ago) and my son is in medical ... | |
| follow up to camshaft question | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: Are the differences in the camshafts to do with the shape of the cam lobes.I Have a 68 impala with ... A: Yes the differences are in the profiles of the cam lobes. You can measure the lift with a ... | |
| camshaft design | 2/22/2004 |
| Q: are the various camshafts known only by the lifters they use or are the camshafts themselves of a ... A: Yes, there are literally thousands of camshafts available depending on the purpose of the engine. ... | |
| Cold air intake installation options | 2/21/2004 |
| Q: We are modifiying a 02' subaru imprezza 2.5 for track use and are installing a new cold air intake ... A: I'm not real familiar with the Subaru, but I'd start by using the OEM airbox and K&N filter, but ... | |
| Rear End | 2/18/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Liddy, I am building up a car for the gratification of having something with guts under my ... A: The most commonly used rear end in combo cars (street/strip) is probably the "Ford 9" It was also ... | |
| 280 trouble | 2/3/2004 |
| Q: this is andy again i wrote you a few weeks ago, this time im having trouble with shaking in the ... A: Yes, of course that would cause the shaking. I'd suggest you get in touch with Dave Malvern of ... | |
| 280 zx | 1/22/2004 |
| Q: i have a 80 280zx , non turbo. and i was wondering if theres any thing i can do to it to give her a ... A: You're a man after my own heart ! I've had 5 or 6 "Z" cars of one description or another. Start ... | |
| comp. chip | 12/28/2003 |
| Q: i was wondering if you would know which chip would give my 91 s-10 the highest gain in horsepower ... A: My racing activities center around a Datsun 510 that is nearly twice as old as you are !! No ... | |
| weight and performance | 12/25/2003 |
| Q: how significantly will changing the onboard weight by 10-50 lbs impact a car's lap time (use a spec ... A: I could stand to lose a few myself. Here are a few tips for weight reduction in the car that I ... | |
| fuel tank and lines | 12/15/2003 |
| Q: I am just getting into drag racing and have some questions about a car I am building. I am ... A: I Think I goofed and your answer didn't get sent the first time. The cell you have with dual ... | |
| Throttle Body Spacers | 11/11/2003 |
| Q: Any good? Are the "vortex" ones better? Would you spend $100 to "bolt on" 20 horsepower increase ... A: Well if it's a 2.4 liter Ford, or Dodge- - -no, I'd spend the $100 on ads to sell the bloody thing, ... | |
| Head Start | 11/2/2003 |
| Q: Dan: I don't know a whole lot about racing, but I took my son to the Riverside Raceway before it ... A: What you saw is a part of the sport of Drag Racing, and it's called "Bracket Racing" . Probably ... | |
| Guidance | 10/13/2003 |
| Q: I am 24 yr old Indian from India, I want to know how can I get into car rallies and how can I become ... A: I don't follow rallying at all, but there must be, in India, a club that sponsors auto racing ... | |
| Strut tower braces | 9/8/2003 |
| Q: I drive a 2001 PT Cruiser. I am over fifity so not into racing but I like to think that my car ... A: I'm not real familiar with the PT Cruiser, but most of the modern uni-body cars benefit a lot from ... | |
| G-force and nationality of big companies | 9/1/2003 |
| Q: What is G-force and how does it effect the car? What is the genuine nationality of these companies ... A: Let's start with a simple experiment. Take a small weight, like a 10-15 gm weight, and tie securely ... | |
| GOLF II 1.8L 8V | 8/14/2003 |
| Q: Remember me , i am the guy from egypt who asked you about increasing the horse power of my engine , ... A: Hah ! Egypt huh ? - - -there is a lovely Egyptian lady that works near me in a grocery store. AND I ... | |
| Tuning | 8/10/2003 |
| Q: I am a proud owner of a 1998 BMW 318i. I have just bought the car. As you know, it is powerful, but ... A: I would suggest that you start with the K&N kit and the performance chip. The chip will not harm ... | |
| Headers | 8/3/2003 |
| Q: We have a 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS. While pulling onto a highway, the oil pressure dropped. It was ... A: Sounds like you have a bit of a probelm. I hope you have a good attorney representing you , you'll ... | |
| Golf 1.8 L tuning | 8/3/2003 |
| Q: I have a golf 1991 1.8 L 8V and i would like to increase Horse power and torque , will a neuspeed ... A: The Neuspeed cam and KN filter kit will help, the next thing you should do is find an exhaust header ... | |
| prof. racing | 7/28/2003 |
| Q: greetings, I am 21 years old, will get my electrical engineering degree in two years time. I am ... A: You have a very high goal. Unfortunately, most Formula One drivers started racing Go Karts when they ... | |
| about aerodynamic | 7/10/2003 |
| Q: I am very satisfy with your prompt and informative answer. Really I have no word to thank you. They ... A: Aerodynamics is used on all race cars to create 'downforce' which forces the car down against the ... | |
| rear end gearing | 6/30/2003 |
| Q: I have a buick regal with a SBC and a TH350 with a 3000 stall convertor. I had just purschased a GM ... A: Both gears are awfully low for street use. Especially if you are going to be doing any highway ... | |
| GEO Storm Engine Exchange | 6/7/2003 |
| Q: I own a 1991 GEO Storm GSI 2+2 I was woundering if there was any way to change out the 1.6l (DOHC) ... A: It's probably possible, but the car is so small that it would take a lot of re-designing, and some ... | |
| Road Race | 6/4/2003 |
| Q: What year did Nuvollari win the Mille Miglia A: I did a web search on 'Google' for Tazio Nuvolari, after scrolling through ALL his results, found ... | |
Dan Liddy
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Expertise
Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.
Experience
I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !
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