EricJB 364 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 (edited) Where to begin. I've been racing the SBC powered 280Z, every other year, for 6 years now. 5 final rounds. 3 wins, 2 runners up. In 2019, I raced at Mission Raceway in BC for the season, and gave Pro bracket a try. 3rd place, 1 point behind 2nd, when the trans came apart. Done for the year. It's fixed and ready for battle, but I bought this dragster as a roller and struggled with what direction to got for 2+ years, until the light came on. L20b/ shorty Glide. I've already done a ton of work, (and spent a ton of $$) so I will post up some pics to try to catch up. Here we go. Edited January 16 by EricJB 6 Quote Link to post
EricJB 364 Posted January 16 Author Report Share Posted January 16 Rear wheels were 14 inches wide. Too wide for a 4 banger. Narrowed 5 inches and welded up. Quote Link to post
EricJB 364 Posted January 16 Author Report Share Posted January 16 (edited) Edited January 20 by EricJB 1 Quote Link to post
EricJB 364 Posted January 16 Author Report Share Posted January 16 (edited) Rear end mounts were total shit. So I cut them out and made new ones. Including making a fixture to redrill housing flanges. Edited January 20 by EricJB 2 Quote Link to post
EricJB 364 Posted January 17 Author Report Share Posted January 17 ATI made the mate up possible. The torque converter was $1300 alone, so there’s no turning back now. 3 Quote Link to post
slowlearner 167 Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 Fantastic! What are your plans for the L20B? Atmo or some sort of boost? Quote Link to post
EricJB 364 Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) I have a 2340cc (90x92) that was in a 521 that I raced several years ago. I’m starting with an L20, and I will put the bigger one in when I get it sorted out. See Project drag 521. Edited January 20 by EricJB 8 Quote Link to post
MikeRL411 3,446 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Classic choice, skinny front wide rear tires. I also approve the paint color, same as my 411.. 1 Quote Link to post
EricJB 364 Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 Since the trans is only 17” long, and the engine is 24” I have about a foot of open space behind me. So I am cutting it out. 3 Quote Link to post
]2eDeYe 9,625 Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 Love the 521, this thing is wild. 1 Quote Link to post
ShutterMeShort 34 Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Oh this looks fun! Watching closely! Quote Link to post
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