Super Smaverick Status

[Smav347]

Hey, guys. For those of you that know about Race Pages' rust bucket race car, the Smav, here's an update.

The 347 had some balancing problems that caused a chunk of mallory to shoot through the oil pan, but it's at Ford Performance Solutions right now getting all fixed up, along with some upgrades from Isky.

There's a pretty big ongoing debate around the ProMedia offices about the the Smav's performance, enough to have it ridiculed by most everyone that's cruises by my cubicle. I'm guessing it'll run 11.00s on motor, 10s on spray, but I'll let you guys judge. James thinks it will be a turd and his nice new '05 will beat it, I think he's dreaming. What do you think?

Weight: 2,700 lbs with driver
Cubic Inches: 347
Heads: AFR 205s
Intake: Vic Jr.
Cam: Mech. flat tappet. .560 lift, 260 degrees at .050.
Compression: 10.5 to 1
Trans: C4, with a transbrake
Converter: TCI Street Fighter [3300-3500 stall]
Rear: 8-inch with 4.10 gears
Exhaust: 1-5/8 primary header, 3-inch x-pipe
Suspension: Drag shocks with Competition Engineering Slide-a-Links
Tires: BFG Drag Radials
Power Adder: 100 shot of spray, button activated

[protbird]

i would guess it does not make it the full 1/4mi pass :D lol.... it should go 12.50-12.20s on motor and 11.0s on 100shot. hope it does better then my guess. robert b. (the anvill).

[NMRA Jason]

More converter, more nitrous!!!!!!!

It'll hold 250 if you're careful with the tune, Snake.

[fpaultan]

I don't think mid to high 11's are out of the question, IMO. I had brand x pickup that was 3100lbs with driver go 11.teens over and over with no problem. It had a 10.5 to 1 383ci small block with Dart heads and mechanical roller cam with more lift but similar duration as the Smaverick cam. Just my thoughts. Good luck.

[powerjames]

Jake..

You know that cam's too big!

Just admit it...:eek:

12.40s!

James

[fpaultan]

Well, it may need a bigger converter.

[Smav347]

Here's a shot of the newly re-built Smav powerplant. Thanks FPS!! My old rotating assembly was 70 grams off! Think that was stealing some horespower? Ha ha.

Check out the battle scars on the oil pan.


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/thesmavreturns.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_8817.jpg

The Smav's Hit List:

NMRA James: Project H@LY$#*! > A car that will be sold before we can race

NMCA Phil: Project LS-Wonder > An automatic SS Camaro with bolt-ons and drag radials, 8.50s in the 8th.

NMRA Paul: Project Killer Panda > White and Black '86 Fox with a TFS headed 408, no time yet.

NMRA Donut: The Fecus > A stick Roush Turbo'd Focus, 8.90s in the 8th [guess]

Bring it.

[NMRAPaul]

NMRA James: Project H@LY$#*! > An automatic 2005 with a blower and drag radials, 7.30s in the 8th. I know I will be smoked by him, but I'll try.


It's big of you to admit you're going to get your ass kicked by the boss, Jake. Didn't think you had it in you...

[badassmav]

Cool, another mavaholic sounds like a decent combo should run low low 12's maybe 11.90's and with a good tune on spray 11o's. thats where my mav with a 302 ran.
badassmav351@msn.com

[gilmoujr]

I'll run you... I run low 8's in the 8th... Bolt-on 2004 Mach 1. This season I am going to be spraying a 100 shot, too - so we can run either way - NA or N2O...

When will it be ready?

[Smav347]

I should have the motor back 1 week from today, so next week it should be running depending on how hard I want to thrash on it.

[Erick-Mav]

I think your right on. My 72 Maverick is really similar: 331 with AFR 205's, BFG 235/60 drag radials, totally stock 33 yr. old suspension except subframe connectors and cage, 3.40 gears, mini-spool, full interior, no spray, and footbrake w/ 4000 stall. Went 7.40's at Irwindale on first trip out, then 11.50's at Fontana, and 7.29 at Qualcomm. Trust me, you'll have lots of fun with it.:D

[Smav347]

Aww yeah. Hear that guys?

[NMRAPaul]

Aww yeah. Hear that guys?

So, can I have my radiator cap back or what?

[Smav347]

Yeah I'll email it to you. :D

[PureThunder]

At that weight it should run bottom 11's to high 10's on motor and on spray even with only 150 shot it should run bottom 10's if not high 9's.

Good Luck.

Chad

[SwillRacer]

get rid of that stupid cam, build the motor like it was meant to be a stroker Real Street motor, put an S-trim on it and smoke all those b!tches Jake!!

Or go big block like I want you to.

[Blown9150]

Jake, I second what Scott said :D

George Seeger

[Smav347]

Yeah I'd love to have BBF in that thing, but we'd have to totally change the front suspension, steering, etc. Plus I dont think the 6-point I have will hold that bucket together with that much torque down low, just yet. Like I told Scott, one day I plan on racing the car in the PSCA's Limited Street with a blow thru or something.

http://www.pscaracing.com/Rules/rules_06_limitedstreet.html


Hey guys, check out my new daily driver, The Rustang. It's a 4-banger, but it's got no dents, and I'm pretty sure I can get off all that surface rust. It also came with a 8.8 with 3.73s, a new Trac Lok, and a disc brakes all around. Now if I can just get it to stop overheating in traffic :D

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_4346.jpg

[SwillRacer]

Aw, how cute....he looks like a hobbit.
:)

[vrtical]

Did they dig that out of the sand at the beach ??? :eek:

[Smav347]

Funny you say that becasue there was an awful lot of sand in the battery tray. :D I figure with enough back-breaking labor it will be a pretty cool ride...:confused:

[SwillRacer]

I think he's going for the ratrod look...

[Smav347]

What the Hell is the ratrod look??:confused:

[Blown76mav]

Can I join in the fun? This is my street car.

http://mmb.maverick.to/gallery/files/946-2.jpg

http://mmb.maverick.to/gallery/files/946-3.jpg

[Smav347]

Yeah! How many pounds 'o' boost?

[BK50]

Yeah! How many pounds 'o' boost?

Before it split the block...:eek: ;)


Bill

[Smav347]

How do you spell clever? ;)

[BK50]

Its just a little 306 w/5 speed.... It gets a little squirly under boost especially with the stick...:D


Bill

[Blown76mav]

Yeah! How many pounds 'o' boost?
Bout 15 or so. I'm on my 3rd block but the T-5 still lives on:D

[SwillRacer]

Snake,

just google 'rat rod' and you'll see.

dude...see that Mav posted above? Did I not just spell out almost the very same thing as to what you should do with your car? Now that it's done, you can't do it anymore. Now I think you should do a frame-off resto and make it a concourse show car.

Sent to Jake via email on 2/4/06 at 7:15pm:

"dewd....I think you need to put at least a 429 in your Smav if not a 460 with some TFS heads. That would be so f*cking bada$$. Maybe a big a$$ and totally rediculous 14-71 type blower with some bigg-a$$ meats out back. Paint that sh!t jet black with hints of pearl and have stickerdude do some black and white checkers scalloped down the sides. I can totally see it."

[Blown76mav]

Now that it's done, you can't do it anymore. Now I think you should do a frame-off resto and make it a concourse show car.



I guess my other Maverick will cancel that one out as well:D Concourse show car with a 13:1 347 :eek:


http://mmb.maverick.to/gallery/files/946-DSCF0525.JPG

http://mmb.maverick.to/gallery/files/946-DSCF0655.JPG

[SwillRacer]

I guess that leaves but one option:

MONSTER TRUCK MAVERICK

[Blown76mav]

I don't have one of them.

[BK50]

I guess that leaves but one option:

MONSTER TRUCK MAVERICK

Been done....:D

http://mmb.maverick.to/gallery/files/2-75_4x4.jpg


http://mmb.maverick.to/gallery/files/3128-braz-4x4.jpg


Bill

[Smav347]

Nope, I'm entering the Smav in the Baja 1000. Who's got a helicopter they could follow me in? :D


How fast do you think I can make that 4cyl from the Rustang?? I know that guy John Huber has a wicked turbo'd 4...

[BK50]

Nope, I'm entering the Smav in the Baja 1000. Who's got a helicopter they could follow me in? :D


How fast do you think I can make that 4cyl from the Rustang?? I know that guy John Huber has a wicked turbo'd 4...

Something similar to this....:D

http://mmb.maverick.to/gallery/files/3128-race_bajamav.jpg


Bill

[vrtical]

How fast do you think I can make that 4cyl from the Rustang?? I know that guy John Huber has a wicked turbo'd 4...

DIY turbo kit and it would be how fast you can blow the trans out of it ;)

[Smav347]

Yeah, I've actually seen that pic before, so cool!


Wait so the T5 won't hold up?

[Smav347]

Hey guys, check out the Rustang before it gets painted!




http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC09729.jpg

[NMRA Jason]

Rattlecan special?

[PURESTREET5006]

I was up at Race engineering to check on my car yesterday(Chassis shop in Crown point Ind) and i know of a local HS/PS racer who's gonna run a Maverick in NMRA/NMCA class this year...The 12 point moly cage is done and the rear end was in the car...Looks good.

[SwillRacer]

How much for the girl?

[Smav347]

I'm getting it repainted the same blue at a local OneDay paint..oh and I have Ponys for it. :D

Darrin you have a PM.

Scott, wanna trade? Ha Ha.

[PURESTREET5006]

I'm getting it repainted the same blue at a local OneDay paint..oh and I have Ponys for it. :D

Darrin you have a PM.

Scott, wanna trade? Ha Ha.



I know nothing!!!( In my best sargent schultz voice):)

[SwillRacer]

Scott, wanna trade? Ha Ha.

Sure, I'll give you Tommy G and Lumpy for her....

[Smav347]

Done, and Done. Ha ha.

[kanepsycho]

Hey Jake, I agree on the lines of what the Maverick guys estimate. Maybe you need a little more stall. Are you running 26x10 slicks?
Go for the 150 shot!!! If I can get over 1.2 secs improvement with a 100 hp shot on my RatStang's 306 with those reworked e7s, your car should rock.
And Scott, don't do a Klass here please. I know you are not hum sut like him-maybe close but him....
See Pro Street, 4X4, Concourse, what's left? Maybe we should try and get you on Overhaulin'...
Hey I think your Rustang was somebody's abandoned attempt of converting to a V-8. They gave up and beached it.
And really, James Lawrence racing his own project car? I can say at least I got two motors combos through my RatStang and going for the third before HRP closes up....
Just joshing you James-and no NMRA event West of the Rockies? Joshing you again....

[Blown76mav]

Overhauln would be great bt Foose won't want to do a Maverick.

[Smav347]

I'm actually going to try to make it work with some 275X60X15 BFGs, but I also have some weird 28x9 ET Drags just in case. The Smav's actually going to put on hiatus until I can get the Rustang looking and driving good.I pick it up today from body shop.

And yes you're right, the Rustang was actually owned by a buddy of mine who was going to throw a 5.0L in it, but he's moving so he got rid of all 5 of his fox bodys to buy a house.

Just curious, I would need a computer, wiring harness, bellhousing, and a clutch to throw a 5.0L in it right?

[BK50]

Just curious, I would need a computer, wiring harness, bellhousing, and a clutch to throw a 5.0L in it right?

A buddy has a computor and engine harness forsale if intrested and he may have an extra bell too....

Bill

[kanepsycho]

Got spare V-8 T5 for the 5.0???
You want to buy some unused 1-1/2" shorties. Got them from eBay but since I got GT-40P heads for the cruiser motor, I got to change headers. The headers are brand new er.....what name brand? Get back to you one that with brand, condition (unused and sitting) and if interested $20 plus ground shipping-can buy some decently priced x-pipe (with your guys' connections) and make a ultra flo cat-back system. Make a sleeper- Gmachine Rustang....unless you are going gonzo on the Rustang....is there some sort of Ferreous Oxide metalic color...what color is the interior?

[Smav347]

The motor actually has BBK shorties. You know, the Rustang not really the Rustang anymore since I sanded all the rusto off and got it painted...:D

[okibono]

Please keep us posted....sounds like its gonna be a runner.

I'm working on one myself. Shooting for the 8's, stock front & rear suspension, we shall see...:D

[Smav347]

No more Rustang! Maaco did a pretty good job, IMO. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_4382.jpg

[fpaultan]

No more Rustang! Maaco did a pretty good job, IMO. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_4382.jpg


Damn!:eek: Is that really the same car?

[Smav347]

Yep. It's amazing what 30+ hours of sanding and 400 bucks can get you. Here's another shot. With the Ford Racing lowering kit and new headlights it should look even better. http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_4378.jpg

[kanepsycho]

Wow!! That is impressive Jake! The BluStang looks great! Congratulations!
Now what was this thread about.....

[Smav347]

Ha ha, yeah. I need to pick up the motor :D

[Smav347]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0414.jpg

We had a poll around the office about what kind of power the Smav's engine would make. Here's what people thought.

Paul H. [Editor of RP]: 350 :D
Donut [Associate Editor]: 410
Troy A. [Sales Guy]: 470
James L [Pres.]: 460
Jake [Tech Editor]: 480

What the 347 actually made: 530!!

That is, with help from the carb masters at Vrbancic Brothers Dyno and The Carb Shop. Before they tuned it the thing wouldn't idle whatsoever. We ran into a little oil leak problem, but we're going back hopefully next week to squeeze some more from it with the help of Trans Dapt/Hamburgers carb spacers.

[vrtical]

wow!

[PURESTREET5006]

Jake..

That's a nice looking 4cyl mustang you have their:D That's the same rusty mustang that was in the Racepages? are you gonna do the V8 swap soon?..cya in Martin Mi....

[Smav347]

Yep, same one. I really want to make the Mustang a nice daily driver, I may just throw a turbo 4cyl from a T-Bird in it for right now. I'm sure one day I'll build a drag car out of it since the chassis is pretty much un-beaten. It would be really cool to build a Pure Street car out of it. Shifting in the air seems like the best thing ever.

[PURESTREET5006]

Yep, same one. I really want to make the Mustang a nice daily driver, I may just throw a turbo 4cyl from a T-Bird in it for right now. I'm sure one day I'll build a drag car out of it since the chassis is pretty much un-beaten. It would be really cool to build a Pure Street car out of it. Shifting in the air seems like the best thing ever.


Jake In PureStreet!!!! Yikes!!!!:D :eek: :eek:

[Smav347]

Ha ha ha. Yeah watch out. :D

[SwillRacer]

I heard the real reason Rich Groh jumped to Renegade and Hindeman quit is because they heard Jake was coming!!

Hey Darrin, are you ever going to bring your car out? Looks like you've got enough sponsors now! :-)

[Amy Sherwin]

LOL you guys crack me up!!!! I just read the thread & I'm sitting here laughing! I have been at the hospital for 2 days, my mom had her 2nd surgery, & this put a laugh in me!!! Thanks

Car looks good btw

[PURESTREET5006]

I heard the real reason Rich Groh jumped to Renegade and Hindeman quit is because they heard Jake was coming!!

Hey Darrin, are you ever going to bring your car out? Looks like you've got enough sponsors now! :-)


We'll make the first Midwest race which is Martin Mi:D Then joliet, Columbus and the NMRA finals In BG, so we'll just do 4 races this year plus some local Fun stuff at US.41 & GLD.

[kanepsycho]

Been awhile since I logged into these (inter)national boards, forgot my password almost.....

Hope your mom is doing good Amy.

Ten second Maverick!!!! Need a 4500 stall and launch it on the full stall!!! Forget the bottle and put 4.56 gearing and run some 28x9 slicks.....oops I forgot that you want to drive the car down....it should run really mean with the bottle.
Banzai! Gonzo! Gonzo!

[ssr cp 66]

i have a very similar motor in my 66 stang and you will have no problems running 11's on motor! I ran 11.90 with a 1.86 short time and my car is 3250 with me in it!

[SwillRacer]

Jake,

what's the status of the Smav? Get that motor fixed yet? I really think you need to pro-street that thing and throw an alky blown beast in between the frame rails. Just shut-up and do it and you'll able to hand James his a$$ at the track.:D

[Smav347]

The motor goes back to the dyno next week! It'll probably make around 550 with some tuning..you know Scott, I do have a big grey bottle for it too. :D

[NMRAPaul]

The motor goes back to the dyno next week! It'll probably make around 550 with some tuning..you know Scott, I do have a big grey bottle for it too. :D

Get it to make more than one pull between rebuilds first.

[Smav347]

Actually it was 5 pulls. Don't you have a rearend to install??

[NMRAPaul]

Nah. The Panda's faster than the Smav for now.

Come to think of it, so is the Sil-Forty. And the T-bird.

Even money on the Syclone, though.

[SwillRacer]

Oh dayuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum Snake. No respect for the Smav in the office? I think it's time you bring the WRATH down my brutha!!

[fpaultan]

Hey Jake,
What's the latest with the Smav? Any new shots of it?

[Smav347]

Actually yes, Friday we finished the bottom end so on Monday I'll post some pics of that stuff. The cool thing is I'm moving into a house with a nice big two car garage at the end of the month.

[Smav347]

So as some of you may know, the Smav's motor made 530 horsepower on 91 octane. Unfortunately we had the wrong rotating assembly in it and we spun a bearing. So now, we have a full-on Eagle forged h-beam 347 kit with slightly more compression, so we'll see if it can hold up. It also now has a windage tray from FPS so hopefully it will make even more power. Third times a charm right? Dyno day is in two weeks.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_9812.jpg

[Smav347]

For those who care, I just got back from Vrbancic Bros. dyno with the new motor. The best we could do was 551 at 6800 rpm. The Smav lives again!

[Blown76mav]

Sweet, I'm building one close to yours, a little more compression and a bigger cam. I hope I can make as much as yours before the NOS. As soon as we get it on the dyno here at the University I'll post some numbers.

http://mmb.maverick.to/attachment.php?attachmentid=16189

[Smav347]

Cool. Are you running the same heads?

[ten5turbocoupe]

For those who care, I just got back from Vrbancic Bros. dyno with the new motor. The best we could do was 551 at 6800 rpm. The Smav lives again!
On 91 octane again?

[Smav347]

Yep, good ol' 91 Arco gas.

[ten5turbocoupe]

Great job!!! Good luck with it. Be sure you check in over on www.maverick.to and let them know how the car is coming along. Those guys are rabid when it comes to Mavericks.

[Blown76mav]

Cool. Are you running the same heads?
I'm using the Victor Jr's

[Erick-Mav]

When are you going to take the car out to Irwindale? I'd like to check it out. We could even race each other, our cars should be pretty close (as long as you stay off the bottle).

[Smav347]

Well, I plan on hooking everything up this weekend and driving it, but I still need to get the exhaust welded. I'll let you know before I bring it out.

[PURESTREET5006]

Good to hear Jake:D Now go and run over some of them imports for me would ya;)

[fpaultan]

If possible you have to post some videos of it at the track!:D

[Smav347]

Good idea. I think I'll make a quick burnout video this weekend if I can get the fittings I need. :D

[Smav347]

I went to FFW this weekend in Fontana and this is how it went down. I had drag radials set to 20(!) psi and did a shitty burnout, left off idle (1100rpm) and still busted 1.18 60ft. time. I did 4.91 to the 330 mark, did a 7.46 to the eighth mile (braking way early. I swear.), and was going 96 miles when I did this. And, I managed to cut a decent light (compared to some), .628.

[BK50]

Jake, any video......;)


Bill

[KJ Jones]

I went to FFW this weekend in Fontana and this is how it went down. I had drag radials set to 20(!) psi and did a shitty burnout, left off idle (1100rpm) and still busted 1.18 60ft. time. I did 4.91 to the 330 mark, did a 7.46 to the eighth mile (braking way early. I swear.), and was going 96 miles when I did this. And, I managed to cut a decent light (compared to some), .628.


Jake...

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL907/4028906/12081954/197886706.jpg

You 'da MAN!:D

Nice job, fella! Now, go out there today and make us proud! Sorry I'll miss it. Headed to Texas today, then East for a week (I'll see your boy Jason out there and let him know he needs to get on the ball with his project). Give me a call on my cell if you shock the world later this afternoon.

Congrats!

[Gumby]

1.18 60' !!!! :eek:

[SwillRacer]

No way in hell it went 1.18 in the 60ft. Either that's a typo or a timing system error. Sam Vincent's SSO car 60's right around there and he weighs about the same as Jake's ride with about 3 times the HP.

However, a 7.46 in the 1/8th calculates to an 11.6 run in the QTR. Not too shabby for the first time out. I'll assume that is on the motor Jake?

Got your voicemail message finally, BTW. I just got a new celly this weekend and I'm not sure how it works. I could have read the directions, but that would be no fun. I'll bust ya a call tomorrow Snake. Congrats man, must have felt real good to finally get out there and run good. Throw some spray at it now!!

[okibono]

Jake, it was cool meeting you...I love your take on things. HUNGRY!

His car was running hard. Was that the first pass on it?
Once you get the suspension sorted out, low 11's, high 10's easy...

Keep it up man. You are inspiration...:D

KJ, save some frequent flyer miles for the rest of us....lol
It was nice meeting you too man...

[Erick-Mav]

Give me a call on my cell if you shock the world later this afternoon.

He shocked a lot of us today.:eek:

[Smav347]

Yeah, a 1.81 60ft, a typo.

Today I went 1.790 to the 60 (left at 2000 rpm), babied it out of the hole and did 7.14 at 99.8 mph in the eighth. Every thing felt good so I thought I'd ride it out the back door. As I shifted into third, the back end started to drift towards the centerline going probably 110 mph. I then hit the wall and spun 180 degrees as the Smav puked its' guts. I crossed the finish sideways with a 11.23 at 107.

So yeah I crashed the Smav, but I had fun this weekend and it will be back in action again. I'll post some photos of the damage tomorrow.

[Smav347]

Oh and by the way, thanks for all the support guys!

[90GT398]

Damn Jake sorry to hear about the wreck.

[Gumby]

Sorry to hear about the wreck. Glad you're ok. Beat on it with a hammer for a while and it'll be "almost" as good as new. :D

[Smav347]

Boom.


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_9544.jpg

[fpaultan]

The good thing is you didn't get hurt. The damage doesn't look too bad, are you going to repair it? Will you have it up and running for an NMRA event in 2007? I have been wanting to see the Smaverick in person for a while.
Good luck!

[Smav347]

I do plan on fixing it, actually I priced some fenders and bumpers this morning and it looks like it's not that expensive. I am still going to try to make the Super Bowl next year, but well see how long it takes to get a cage, brakes, a front end, and plenty of testing. I think I have enough time, but we'll see.

Despite crashing, I am really happy with how the car performed this weekend. I did that 7.14 at 100 taking it WAY easy off the line. It's a 10.90 car for sure.

[kdesigns]

Jake! Nice job of supplying Race Pages with many more Maverick "How To" article opportunities - "How to find a fender for a Maverick", "How to paint match the fender of a Maverick", "Staying in the Groove - 101", etc.

At least it's the easier to replace front fenders and not the rear quarters. Glad to hear that the only thing you bruised was your ego. And congrats on being one of the few editorial types who actually races - I'm jealous.

Let me know if you need any help in sourcing parts/services...

[SwillRacer]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

IT CAN NOT BE TRUE!!!!!

That really sucks bro.....seems like she was really movin out too. I'm thinking, as long as it's all tore up, that it's time for a full tube chassis, removeable front clip, 10-dubs out back.

You can rebuild her, you have the technology!!

[BK50]

Damn dude sorry to hear about the crash, glad your okay....


Bill

[Smav347]

Guys, here's the video of the run. You can't see the crash though. You could tell I was taking it easy off the line. I think I spun too, what do you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7RoGTH4mIY

[kdesigns]

I've had girlfriends like you - Show me everything right up to the good parts, then say, "sorry, can't show you that"!!!!:)

Run looked good, weather looked good, track looked like Fontana...

Was this qualifying or eliminations? Staggered light or were you asleep?

Good luck on the rebuild...

[Smav347]

It was during test-n-tune so I really wasn't worried about the tree. But I will say when I started pulling on the guy (I was going 100 at the 8th, he was going 96) It made me want to stay in it. Oh well.

Already have the car ready for the fenders and radiator support...:cool:

[Gumby]

Can't really see if it's spinning or not in the video. Tell the camera man to get closer next time. It looks like it needs at least 400-500hp more spray right out of the gate. :D

[Smav347]

Or how about I just floor it next time instead of lauching at half throttle.:eek:

[Gumby]

Well...........................yea.:rolleyes:

[Gumby]

On second thought......definately needs a plate system. Better order a spare oil pan while you're at it.

[Amy Sherwin]

Sorry to hear what happened I tried getting the video link to work a few times but it won't for me???? Let me know if theres anything I can help you with

[Smav347]

On second thought......definately needs a plate system. Better order a spare oil pan while you're at it.

Good idea, I'm practicing my wheelies next!

[Gumby]

http://www.lentechautomatics.com/images/mavwheelie.jpg

[SwillRacer]

Car sounded pretty good there Snake. Impressive. What do you think the cause of the accident was?

What do you have outback for suspension? Leaf Springs?

[Smav347]

Yeah Scott, it was sick how easy I was taking it with the car. I didn't have it floored until 100 ft out!

Leafs on the back with traction bars.

Well I checked something out last night and I think I know how it happened. The front drum brakes were out of adjustment. At slow speeds the car would brake evenly (not pull to one side), I made sure of that the night before the race. But I think going that fast caused the car to pull hard to the right.

That, or I broke the mini spool, but the car rolls fine so I don't know... Oh and a buddy of mine is coming to do the cage next week. A fox body cage fits pretty good in a Maverick.

[SwillRacer]

Thought you said you were going to run it out the back door up above? Did it get squirelly on ya and you hit the brakes? My 68 has all 4-drums and it pulls hard left when I nail the brakes. For future reference and speaking from experience, if the a$$-end gets loose on ya, lift off the gas and steer first, when it's going straight again, then hit the brakes....;)

[okibono]

Glad to hear that you got the repair going well...
Check out that mini spool...Those things are timebombs... :eek:

[nuclearcobra]

I think your Smaverick is gonna haul butt i got a 76mustangcobra2 it weighs 3035 with me in it and its gone 11.94 with a 1.61 60ft. and a 125 shot went 10.94 with a 1.44 60ft. then i tryed a 150 shot it did 10.85 @ 123mph again a 1.4460ft. the motor is a 86non roller 302 out of my 86 f150 its bored .060 over stock crank eagle rods kb pistons heads are world windsor iron just port matched to vic jr about 10 to 1 comp holly 650dp comp cam 306 solid flat tappet 260@.050 592lift tiny 1 1/2 headers and 2 1/2 x pipe with flowmaster one chambers PA c4 trans tci street fighter that i had them restall to 4000 i launch @ 3500rpm and everybody said that cams too big but it works great the rear is a currie 9'' with 35 spline axles and spool 430 gears 28x9 mt drags. So i think the smavs gonna fly your combo kills mine and lighter too just be carefull with that 8'' rear.

[Smav347]

Yeah, I think I'm the right track with the combo. If I would've launched at a higher rpm I could gone 6.90 something in the 8th I believe.

But I have bad news for the Smav though guys.Turns out it's going to be too hard to get an entire radiator support because you have to pretty much ruin them to take them off. I found a couple Mavs for cheap, but I'm really interested in this one. Check it out. The Super Smaverick 2.0

Long Link:

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp;?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=25&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=50&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=ascending&sortfield=SORT_INDICATOR+ascending%2CPRICE+descend ing&certifiedOnly=false&criteria=K-%7CE-ALL%7CM-_14_%7CH-%7CD-_3708_%7CN-N%7CR-10000%7CI-1%2C3%7CP-SORT_INDICATOR+ascending%2CPRICE+descending%7CQ-ascending%7CX-antique%7CZ-92886&aff=recycler&paId=213413488&recnum=7&leadExists=true

[Smav347]

Oh yeah, and I'm catching soooo much crap about building another Maverick at the office. There's no way I'm building something that's been done a million times. :rolleyes: Do you guys agree?

[SwillRacer]

If you buy that new smav v2.0, DO NOT paint it.:rolleyes:

I say make those guys in the office your b!tches.

Did I read above that you were running an 8" rear Jake? VERY dangerous my friend, if true.....

[Smav347]

Yeah I'm not going to paint this one, just leave the faded factory paint look. Also I was very skeptical about the 8-inch too, but I talked to a couple guys that race Mavs and they say the 8-inch can hold for quite a while. You have to remember guys, this isn't a 3000 lb. Mustang. A gutted Mav weighs 2500 lbs or less, so I would think that puts less load on everything right off the bat. I have and 8.8 for it eventually.

[KJ Jones]

Oh yeah, and I'm catching soooo much crap about building another Maverick at the office. There's no way I'm building something that's been done a million times. :rolleyes: Do you guys agree?

I'd say, "just come to the house and get mine," as it's in need of resurrection (actually, it just needs a motor), but I still have my 'Rick's "comeback" on the agenda as something I definitely need to handle at some point--sooner, as opposed to later. I might get after it when my coupe is completely finished. It's definitely an unassuming little scooter! The only "something's up" components are the Auto Meter Sport Comp tach, pedestal-mounted race shifter, and Holley Annihilator unit mounted on the trans tunnel. The race C4 and converter, and 4.10 spooled rear are the knock-you-out items that you don't see! Hah!;)

http://www.kjjones.com/gallery/albums/album07/interior6.jpg

http://www.kjjones.com/gallery/albums/album07/kjsmav1.jpg

[Gumby]

I like this paint job.

http://www.slixx.com/7032p.gif

[nuclearcobra]

My charlies angles uh oops o mustang COBRA 2 had a 8 incher in it that i put a mini spool and 411 gears and did 1130s for two years with a 100 shot @ 3232lbs and never hurt it but everybody said its pure luck its a time bomb ready to blow then kaboom it was the driveshaft that blew when i hit 2 gear it broke in the back joint and cut holes in my floorboards it was freaky guess thats what cats feel when you put them in a metal trash can and beat on the lid ha ha ha (never did that) so i went to a currie 9+ rear and A1 driveshaft for peace of mind. Funny thing talkin bout mavericks when i got my rear from currie it didnt fit too small i called them and they made it for a maverick i was pissed after spending 2800 clams but they picked it up the next day back to cali and got it back two weeks later and perfect fit good service from currie enterprizes. They made full spools for the 8 inch for a while but stopped cause people started breaking the cases so the 9 was in.

[okibono]

KJ, whatchoo gonna drop in that thing?
Jake, I thought I had a lead on a core support, but they haven't called me back...:)

[KJ Jones]

KJ, whatchoo gonna drop in that thing?
Jake, I thought I had a lead on a core support, but they haven't called me back...:)

What's up, Okster? I told you my 'Rick is clean as fok!:D Powerplant ideas have really run the gamut, bro. One minute, I've got the plasma fired up and I'm makin' room for a stroker Windzie, the next minute I'm thinkin' about really being different and dropping a high-revver, 12-second (12s in a 3,200lb 'Stang, I guess 11.?? or better in my 2,500lb Maverick) 289 between the fenders. Of course, there are also several 302 variants that are on the table as potential bullets.

Whatever it is, it'll be nitrous-compliant, of course.;)

Too much sentiment to let it go, so it'll just sit in the driveway until I get the motivation and ducats...and clear of other projects! Then, it'll be something for me and my nephew to mess with and cruise around town in.

[okibono]

A real Boss 302. You want some rev's. Here it is...

302 w/ CHI heads, 2 inch Tubular headers, and a 9000 redline!

And your shock towers will be untouched...

lol

[SwillRacer]

Jake,

You DO NOT have the ballz....

http://drag.race-cars.com/carsales/ford/1112064565/1112064565ss.htm

[Smav347]

Ha. I'll bust 9.30s on radials without the honkin' scoop...one day. :D

[Gumby]

Ha. I'll bust 9.30s on radials without the honkin' scoop...one day. :DSo I can install the BIG jets in the plate now?????????

[Smav347]

Sure, but the car's not even on the bottle yet. I figure 10.90s on motor, 10 ohs 9.90s with a fogger. What do you think? I guess it all depends on how hard I spray it.

[Gumby]

Sure, but the car's not even on the bottle yet. I figure 10.90s on motor, 10 ohs 9.90s with a fogger. What do you think? I guess it all depends on how hard I spray it.My old setup went 10.7's at 127ish on motor and went 9.17 at 146 with single plate system. This was with a cast crank, truck block 351W, Iron Dart Sr's. The tune up was very safe too.

[Smav347]

Cool, that's reassuring. I'm waiting until January to get the new car btw. There's an cool ex-NHRA Mav that this guy's selling. It already has a cage, fiberglass hood, bumpers, and a decklid.

[okibono]

Jake, you gotta pic or info on that car?

[Smav347]

No I wish, the thing sold last week. I'm looking at another one though...

[kanepsycho]

No I wish, the thing sold last week. I'm looking at another one though...
Fab a new radiator support or is your SuperMav that bent? Can't you somehow get Cal-Tracs at a discount or somebody make facsimiles?
Nothing like a Maverick going fast. Good luck in whatever route you go.

[Smav347]

Ha ha, what a coinkidink. here's a seak peak at next month's Project Car Update.

In the last Project Car Update that included the Super Smaverick we
mentioned that we crashed it going very fast (see sketch), seemingly ending this project's life forever. In a sudden change of heart I decided to
resurrect the car once again in hopes to get that 10.90 timeslip. This all
came about after many nights drinking in the garage, closely examining the
damage. We realized that the wrecked sections (basically the radiator
support) can easily be removed and fabricated by a chassis shop, and the
fenders, bumper, and hood? All will be fiberglass. And while we're at it
might as well slap a cage in the Smav too. We'd like to mention one thing
that inspired us to keep the car was this awesome sketch by Joe Sander. We came across his artwork while lurking on some Maverick forums and we just had to get him to sketch up an Outlaw 10.5 Super Smaverick, my ultimate goal for the car. If this guy can make a Maverick look this cool imagine what he could do with your pile. You can check out more of his work at www.joesander.com

[Gumby]

Glad to hear your fixing it. Just slap a little duct tape on it and it will be fine for Outlaw.

[kanepsycho]

Haha Gumby!
Alright Jake! That is the spirit! 10.90s? Shoot for N/A 10.50s-lighten it and put a suspension like that guy Nick with the 66 Stang in Hot Street did. (Sorry totally forgot the dude's last name. I am so shamed!)
Convert to a Pro Shifted Tremec!!! Oops sorry that is going over the budget there.
Oops just noticed the SSO dream. Guess the suspension will be like a ladder bar/coil over suspension .
Good luck. It sounds so interesting.

[Smav347]

Good new guys, everything's looking pretty good. Check out the pics. Should I have tin work done to cover the front section of fenderwell (which is cut out) or should I just have j-bars going from the front of the shock tower since the open space will be covered by the fender anyhow. What do you all think?

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0711.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0714.jpg

[Gumby]

Frame rail still looks straight. Shouldn't be a big deal to mount fenders, etc.

[KJ Jones]

Good new guys, everything's looking pretty good. Check out the pics. Should I have tin work done to cover the front section of fenderwell (which is cut out) or should I just have j-bars going from the front of the shock tower since the open space will be covered by the fender anyhow. What do you all think?

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0711.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0714.jpg

What's with that Sawza...um..."reciprocating saw?!" You should'a dragged that thing up to my place so I could zap the garbage off with the plasma. LOL.

I'm glad you're getting things back together, Jake. Good luck with the resurrection. I'm sure the Smav is gonna roll. Maybe we can line it up next to my coupe at Fontana or something. Git-R-Done, fella!

[Smav347]

I am very proud to on my very first recip saw. I have all Ridgid tools, they're generally more powerful than Dewalt and Milwaukee. Plus they have a lifetime warranty. I cant wait to reach "plasma cutter status" like you and Monson. Lucky dogs. :D

[okibono]

Good to see man. That thing is gonna fly! Keep at it. 2007 is gonna be a good year for Mavericks...:D

[Gumby]

What's a plasma cutter? :D

[KJ Jones]

What's a plasma cutter? :D

Ask the couple'a few spare wrenches that I "altered" to become my own, "short-enough-but-long-enough," absolutely perfect assortment of stubbies!:D

[Gumby]

Ask the couple'a few spare wrenches that I "altered" to become my own, "short-enough-but-long-enough," absolutely perfect assortment of stubbies!:DUh oh, now you just gave me more stuff to cut/weld. Thanks!

[kanepsycho]

Darn! Wish I lived by you guys so when I start on the Ford Ugly Cow project I could get somebody near who I could pay and have it done!!!
Funny how much interest this Mav is creating-among about 5 or 6 of us. Haha!! Cool car though.
I guess there is going to be a tube support from the cage to the front of the frame. Coil over front end? eeeeuuuuuugh!
Ladder bar 9" or 8.8 with panhard back?
Hey somebody summit Jake's name to Overhaulin' so that the Smaverick will be a street car also!! Free paint job!! Need a couple insiders there. Duct tape the fenders, straightened as much as possible, back on. Fooseafied Maverick!!!

[Smav347]

Forget everything I said about resurrecting the Smav. I picked up "Brownstorm" the other day. It's '70 with a 200 I6 and a three-on-the-tree and I'm the second owner. It's actually quicker than my '88 fox. Brakes and Chassis are first on the list for sure. There's a few dings here and there, but no rust.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0926.jpg

[SwillRacer]

Forget everything I said about resurrecting the Smav. I picked up "Brownstorm" the other day. It's '70 with a 200 I6 and a three-on-the-tree and I'm the second owner. It's actually quicker than my '88 fox. Brakes and Chassis are first on the list for sure. There's a few dings here and there, but no rust.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0926.jpg

you should call it project Brown STAIN!!! :)

[Crazy Eddie]

you should call it project Brown STAIN!!! :)
I agree Scott and I would elect none other than downtown brown to campain it in 2007 for at least 1 or 2 events!

[Erick-Mav]

Cool, I can't wait to see you smack the wall and spin around again. J/K

Looks like a nice, clean body, and having no rust is pretty amazing for a 37 year old car. BTW, the 70 Mavs only weigh 2500 lbs. (about 270 lb less than your 71) so you should go pretty good when you transfer the engine over.

I like the name "Brown Turd".

[Gumby]

How about Project "Chocolate Thunder"? :D

[SwillRacer]

How about Project "Chocolate Thunder"? :D

If he calls it "Project Chocolate Thunder", I'm going to have to put on a Barry White CD before I read the article....:D

[okibono]

Jake, I am glad to hear it man. You are gonna be flying...
Call me, I left a few messages for you....We gotta chat.

[okibono]

We need an update!

[Smav347]

Here's the state of my Mavericks today. The Smav is on it's way to the big dragstrip in the sky and the Brown Car has some shiny new brakes. Should be back on the track this summer.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_1164.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_1154.jpg

[Smav347]

I can't believe that 5 of us have viewed this thread 4,500 times. :D

[jericoholic]

I can't believe that 5 of us have viewed this thread 4,500 times. :D
Small crowd for a great car. :D

[Smav347]

Wow, thanks for the compliment! I didn't do much over the weekend because I was trying to get my buddy's Chevelle running, but I did start to install the front spoiler. The side you're looking at is only a mock up. I also mounted my DS-2s to my M/T fronts today.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_1234.jpg

[scrapper60]

Saw the wheels on another site. Looks good. Looking forward to hear of track results too.

[Smav347]

Here's the car on the ground. I don't have the right lugnuts to install the M/T wheels yet, but the stance looks pretty good IMO.


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_1310.jpg

[okibono]

jake, what spoiler is that?

[Smav347]

That one is from Maverick Connection. It's fiberglass, I thought it was going to be plastic, but it turned out OK. The install was a little tough, but we got it to line up just fine. I noticed the other ones I've seen stick more forward, whereas this one points down...

[okibono]

i'll call you tomorrow for the scoop..

[Smav347]

Getting ready for the dyno on Wednesday. Hope to make 650.


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_1898.jpg

[kanepsycho]

If he calls it "Project Chocolate Thunder", I'm going to have to put on a Barry White CD before I read the article....:D

Haha!!! Surprising you don't have more kids than you do....women love that deep voice from the late messenger of love messages.
"Uuuuhhhhhhuh...I can't get enough of you......" Oh no!! Know that song going to be in my head the rest of the day.....

[kanepsycho]

Getting ready for the dyno on Wednesday. Hope to make 650.


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_1898.jpg

Wow, the Chocolate Machine is looking good. Car should rock-hope you spring for Caltracs....Put a link bar to connect the leafsprings together and add a stiff half leafspring to the bunch that goes towards the front of the car if you can't get the CalTracs.
This car is very interesting. Good luck. Good to see at least one RP or NMRA project car is being worked on!!!! J/K!!!!

[Smav347]

656! Stock block.

[NMRA Jason]

I was close, I was thinking 685...

Nice, Jake!

[Donut]

656! Stock block.

NICE! Now put something bigger than a .022 jet in there... :D

[Smav347]

We made 494 on motor and 656 on a "75 shot." The oil pressure is AOK, and the engine repeated 494 on motor after we sprayed it. All thanks to Mike Thermos of Nitrous Supply, and Steve Brule at Westech.

[SwillRacer]

Jake,

details on the motor please......girdle? valley girdle? filled block? Any other tricks? There is a stock block shootout class here that Marky Magnuson is starting around Chicago that you could dominate with that light-a$$ car!! I'll be out there some day with my D/D 89.

I got's to call you......been real busy.

ps. I would be so hot for the Smav if it were only Grabber Blue with black interior. I think it should be called the Poo-Poo-Smav.:)

[Smav347]

It's a '68 Mustang block with a steel main girdle and valley girdle. I also have steel screw-in freeze plugs for it, but I didn't get a chance to install them. The block is not filled.

[SwillRacer]

Does it have screw in freeze plugs now? That's expensive to convert I've heard(machining costs).

[Smav347]

I have the screw-in plugs, the block is just not tapped yet. The tap is a 1-1/4 and it costs about 60 bucks. I think I'm going to get another stock block for a spare, hard block it, and have the plugs tapped. I don't think I'll push this block much harder than we did yesterday. This thing will run 9s on spray, I'm pretty sure.

[Erick-Mav]

That's awesome Jake. Good news for me too.:D

[jboehm]

jake, you have such a cool project. a maverick is one of my "future projects". those are the ones i would like to do someday, but who knows when that will be. save yourself a huge headache and build a motor with a good block.

[Smav347]

wanna donate one? :D

[Gumby]

We made 494 on motor and 656 on a "75 shot." The oil pressure is AOK, and the engine repeated 494 on motor after we sprayed it. All thanks to Mike Thermos of Nitrous Supply, and Steve Brule at Westech.75 shot???? I thought that was just an intercooler??? When are you really going to spray it? Can I help?

[Smav347]

yep, a 75 shot or a .022 jet :eek: I think I'm happy with the number until I at least have a spare block in the works...

[Gumby]

I ran a stock 351W truck block, with no girdle, no nuttin, and a 300+hp plate. It wasn't happy but it lived all season. You just can't make tuning mistakes or you scatter parts. Just creep up on the tune up. Don't be afraid to run at least 150hp of spray. Anything under 200hp of nitrous is pretty forgiving on the tune up.

[Smav347]

Got the motor in last night. Those valve covers are from Spectre, you know, company we get our throttle return spring kits from :D What do you think?

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/RegularJohn.jpg

[scrapper60]

I finally got a good run in Saturday night. 7.55 in the 1/8th. Developed a sputter on last run, think it may be timing issue. Got a couple of weeks to sort it out until we can go again.

The valve covers look good, pricey for me though. Good luck.

[Smav347]

The car is pretty much done. The only think left to do is mount the fuel cell, wire the starter, and get a radiator and fan.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0616.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0615.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0610.jpg

[SwillRacer]

I love the seat cover/blanket....did you steal that off a passing donkey?

gives the whole project a kind of "Outlaw Josey Whales" vibe.....

[Smav347]

It now has a "Mexican Rocketship" feel to it with the bench cover. Now I need a stereo to blast reggaeton music while hanging the wheels.

[NMRAPaul]

Radiator? Bah! Methanol!

[Gumby]

Car looks nice.

[quickstreet65]

Hi jake, haven't heard from you in a while. what's the status on the smav?

[SwillRacer]

Yeah Jake....WTF? You called me a few weeks back talkin smack about how fast this thing is gonna go and now you're leaving all us Smav-heads hanging???? Sup wit dat, yo?

[Sean Knighton]

Heck I hope he mini-tubs the thing so he can get the 325/50-15's on it. Do a little Drag radial racing. or maybe.....X/S. Hmmmmm:D

[Smav347]

Wow, thanks for asking guys. The car is running great. I drove it to ProMedia today and I should be getting my traction bars tomorrow to get ready for a shootout between the Brownstorm and the LS-Wonder (11.50 LS1 Camaro) next Thursday. I was dealing with a major oil leak, but thanks to Jimmy Byrne and Jim Monson I was able to seal everything up (actually it still leaked a little after their suggestions, until I put a crankcase evac kit on it yesterday, now it's all good). I tested the transbrake last night and it goes up to about 3100 rpm, on nitrous it will flash higher. I think if it can go 7.30 in the eighth, out of the box, on motor (enough to take out the LS-Wonder), I'll be happy for now. It's got E/T streets on it now, and M/T rims and DS2 front tires.

I recently found a chassis guy that does some great work that will be doing the funny car cage in December.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_1519.jpg

[quickstreet65]

thanks jake, man those m/t wheels are gonna look good on the smav....
7.30's on motor should be no problem for ya, if it hooks i'm thinking more like 6.90's.... shout back and let us know how you do..

[Sean Knighton]

thanks jake, man those m/t wheels are gonna look good on the smav....
7.30's on motor should be no problem for ya, if it hooks i'm thinking more like 6.90's.... shout back and let us know how you do..

I'd agree with quickstreet, you might be surprised. I guess it could depend on elevation where your racing... anyway good luck just the same. keep working it.

[Gumby]

LOL! If you can't fix the leak put a vaccum pump on it and suck the oil back in. I like the way you think!

[Smav347]

Traction bars went on last night, also fixed a few things like rerouted my alternator cable, and made a better throttle return spring bracket. The LS1 Camaro went 11.64 at Fontana this weekend, 7.40 flat at 93 mph in the 8th, so I hope the Smav II has the beans to beat that, it should... I'll have some video up on Saturday.

[Sean Knighton]

Jake,
You see that Lentech is selling his Maverick, Wow, that car would be a nice score. Simmilar year as yours too I believe.

[Smav347]

Jake,
You see that Lentech is selling his Maverick, Wow, that car would be a nice score. Simmilar year as yours too I believe.

Yes I know, that car is badass for sure, but it doesn't really have stock suspension....

[Smav347]

So, instead of going to Vegas, I stayed home this weekend and worked a bit on the car. Resealed the oil pan, welded an exhaust hanger, and cleaned up some wiring. I also got a chance to scale the car too. Here's the results:

1,436 lbs. [ 51.3% front]

1,361 lbs. [48.6% rear]
-------------------------------------
2,797 lbs. [total, with me in it, and 50 lbs. of ballast in the passenger side corner]

I also was able to launch on the transbrake (3,000 rpm). It's going to take some getting used to since the force of the car launching caused my foot to lift off the pedal briefly, and my arm to pull 2nd too early. I've always raced off of the footbrake, so I'm going to have to practice the hell out of this to get it right. It hooks pretty good on the street though...

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/avatar2.jpg

[Sean Knighton]

Hey good job Jake.
If you want to go throught the work, I mounted my TB button on a bracket that is mounted on the steering column. Painted it the color of the interior and it blends right in. The button is from Honeywell and you can adjust the release. I know what's the big deal...when ya let go, it's a natural reaction to grab the wheel, and the N20 switch, mounted on it. angle the bracket so your hand is in a comfortable position, looking at a clock, it might be 2:00 or 3:00, opposite for a lefty. Hey... Bitchin post number, matches my motor CID
Good Luck man,

[Smav347]

A button on the column may work too. I still might use a 3-way toggle to switch between the line loc, trans brake, and the "bang button," I'm still not sure.

Wow, I can't believe my stupid Maverick thread has 8,000 views!

Here's a couple new shots of the car, BTW.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/Picture1.png

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0937.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_0938.jpg

[Sean Knighton]

Some of us are still "old skool" I've got a 66FB Mustang too, its just like a Mav. The switch sounds good, but in practice, not so hot. It's too much to remember to do when ya just want to hit a light. IMHO.... good luck, just the same.
BTW, that fogger aught to get ya going.

[Smav347]

Some of us are still "old skool" I've got a 66FB Mustang too, its just like a Mav. The switch sounds good, but in practice, not so hot. It's too much to remember to do when ya just want to hit a light. IMHO.... good luck, just the same.

Thanks for the support Sean and everyone over the past couple years!

[Smav347]

So I drove the bastard 54 miles (got a bit lost) on streets to the race in Fontana to shake down the car. The first past on Saturday I ran an easy 7.32 to the 8th ( 1.72 60 ft, shifting at 6,000) to get used to it and to make sure nothing would fall off. On Saturday we dropped the tire pressure to see if we could get it to 60 ft better and I planned on shifting it at 7,000 (which I still shifted it before the light came on, go figure).

Here's the video. I ended up lining up against Lonnie Patrick, which made my car look like a turd (pun intended).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmLa1o0AZS4

Here are the incrementals.

60 ft: 1.64
330ft: 4.65
8th: 7.17 @ 97 mph
1000: 9.37 (lifted just before marker)
1/4: 11.50 @ 97.99 mph

My question is, what do you think it would've ran if I would've stayed in it?

[NMRA Jason]

About 11.15....

Nice pass, Jake. Looks good!

Now go put a roll-cage into it. It'll make a big difference in the short times, and you'll have that ten-second pass!

[SwillRacer]

About 11.15....

Nice pass, Jake. Looks good!

Now go put a roll-cage into it. It'll make a big difference in the short times, and you'll have that ten-second pass!

I calculated an 11.18.

Nice job Jakey!! Cage that ***** and hit it with the spray!!

[KJ Jones]

Nice work, Jake. It was cool seeing your Smav go down the dragstrip. Call it, "redemption" from the experience you had at Fontana with your last Maverick. I'm sorry I only saw your on-the-brakes 12-second pass. I'm sure the 11-second run was more exciting. You're really close to the 10s, man. Get a 'cage welded in so you can wail on that thing and have some fun.

[Smav347]

Nice work, Jake. It was cool seeing your Smav go down the dragstrip. Call it, "redemption" from the experience you had at Fontana with your last Maverick. I'm sorry I only saw your on-the-brakes 12-second pass. I'm sure the 11-second run was more exciting. You're really close to the 10s, man. Get a 'cage welded in so you can wail on that thing and have some fun.

Thanks guys! I feel really confident in this car and I should be making some more passes Irwindale in two weeks, maybe some 330 bottle hits... The car goes in for the cage in the middle of December.

[quickstreet65]

Hi jake, 11.15 is awsome for a nitrous motor that you are short shifting.
when you turn the spray on i'm betting you will p/u 1 to like 1.3 seconds in the 1/4. If you've got the spray tuned in good i'd say you will touch in the 9.90's... great job on putting together a real nice street car.. keep up the good work. greg w.

p.s. if you ever decide to come over on the other coast and run an event or two call me, i'll come and pit crew for you.

[SwillRacer]

Hmmmmm......I see a Jake vs. KJ shootout opportunity here in a battle for bragging rights!! Heads-up, best of 3!! Bragging rights aren't a big enough stake so lets say that the loser has to adopt the other's hair style for 1 year. That means Jake would have to shave his head and KJ pretty much would have to get some kind of afro going....I'm thinking Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction.

Just read about KJ's beautiful 4-eye Fox in this month's 5.0 and had slobber running down my chin. I LOVE the rims KJ!!

And now Snake has the SMAV on the street/strip getting ready for action. Knowing what I know about both cars, it seems to me both of these fine automobiles should be able to turn some mid to high 9's when they're fully tuned up.....

Your both on DOT's already soooooooooooooooooooooooooo..............

Who's down?????

[REN#4106]

Jake the car looks good.....!


KJ pm me some pics of that thing.....I didnt catch it in 5.0!

[Smav347]

Hmmmmm......I see a Jake vs. KJ shootout opportunity here in a battle for bragging rights!! Heads-up, best of 3!! Bragging rights aren't a big enough stake so lets say that the loser has to adopt the other's hair style for 1 year. That means Jake would have to shave his head and KJ pretty much would have to get some kind of afro going....I'm thinking Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction.

Just read about KJ's beautiful 4-eye Fox in this month's 5.0 and had slobber running down my chin. I LOVE the rims KJ!!

And now Snake has the SMAV on the street/strip getting ready for action. Knowing what I know about both cars, it seems to me both of these fine automobiles should be able to turn some mid to high 9's when they're fully tuned up.....

Your both on DOT's already soooooooooooooooooooooooooo..............

Who's down?????

Oh you know I'm definitely down for that! Actually, I had already talked to Car Craft's Doug Glad about having a project car shootout, if we could get PHR to build a car that's actually fast we could have a four magazine shooutout... Glad has some AMC Rambler that made like 690 on spray, but his car's a bit heavier. I really am going to organize something like this in the next few months.

KJ will have to grow his hair long and grow a manly beard.

[KJ Jones]

Hmmmmm......I see a Jake vs. KJ shootout opportunity here in a battle for bragging rights! Heads-up, best of 3! Bragging rights aren't a big enough stake so lets say that the loser has to adopt the other's hair style for 1 year. That means Jake would have to shave his head and KJ pretty much would have to get some kind of afro going....I'm thinking Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction.

Just read about KJ's beautiful 4-eye Fox in this month's 5.0 and had slobber running down my chin. I LOVE the rims KJ!!

And now Snake has the SMAV on the street/strip getting ready for action. Knowing what I know about both cars, it seems to me both of these fine automobiles should be able to turn some mid to high 9's when they're fully tuned up.....

Your both on DOT's already soooooooooooooooooooooooooo..............

Who's down?????

Hahahahahah! Thanks for the props on the T-top coupe, Scott Swill! That had both me and Crystal cracking up. Good lookin' out, man.

That Jake'll run anybody. One thing for sure, he ain't skurr'd at all.

No "hairstyle bets" for me, though. I don't think I want to put my style on the line over a best-of-3 match race. Jake can keep his "look" (you consider that scraggle on your face a "manly" beard, Jake?! Yeeeesh!) all to himself. Hah!

We'll see if we can one day get cars in the same place at the same time. Hell, we're all in SoCal, so I don't think it would be all that hard. They only let the really quick cars make singles at Jake's playground (Irwindale's eighth mile), so if we met up there, I guess we'd have to do some sort of timeslip comparo, 'cause I doubt we'd be able to run full out as a pair.

Happy Thanksgiving, guys! We're in Maui now, chillin' with Michael Jordan (his son, Jeffery, is in town playing ball in the Chaminade tournament). Turkey Day luau on Thursday!

Greg Price...stop bein' cheap and buy the January '08 issue of 5.0. It's still out, man! The pics there are better than any that I could send.

See you guys!

[SwillRacer]

Kaje....have a great time in Maui bro....that was my favorite of all the islands when I was out there. Definately do some scuba and the bike ride down the volcano was pretty awsome too.... YOU GO BOOOOOooooooooYYYYY!!

Snake shows no FEEEAAAAR!!!!! That's my boy!!

[REN#4106]

Greg Price...stop bein' cheap and buy the January '08 issue of 5.0. It's still out, man! The pics there are better than any that I could send.



Ok ok :) I'll make a stop by Autozone today....



Happy Turkey Day!

[KJ Jones]

Kaje....have a great time in Maui bro....that was my favorite of all the islands when I was out there. Definately do some scuba and the bike ride down the volcano was pretty awsome too.... YOU GO BOOOOOooooooooYYYYY!!

Snake shows no FEEEAAAAR!!!!! That's my boy!!

Thanks, Scott! So far, so DEFINITELY good!:D Lots'a sports on tap. Goin' to the championship game of the hoop tourney this evening, and we'll probably hit the WAC Championship football game (Chaminade/Boise St) after the holiday! Missed out on hitting the dragstrip by ONE weekend. The track here on Maui closed its season last Saturday!:mad:

The vocanic bike ride is on the agenda, too, as are the things that Crystal wants to do!;)

Here's how things looked this morning as the daylight came in outside my apartment...

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL907/4028906/12081954/289511557.jpg

[Smav347]

So I ran the car last night and was almost immediately kicked out for running a lifting 7.24 in the 8th. I was told I get one more pass, so I hoped to run 7ohs for the last hoora before the cage. So I moved the shift light up to 7800 (where I shifted my old motor) to see if that would do it, but I guess it didn't like that. I ended up throwing down a 7.19 (floating the valves, I think). Actually now that I think about it this morning, maybe it wasn't the valves because I forgot to move the rev limiter too, oops. Anyway, I still drove it home without any problems so I don't think it's hurt in any way. Also I think I need to get some baffles under my breathers because I think it's pulling oil through the exhaust (I have a crankcase evac).

The incrementals were:

60ft: 1.60
330: 4.68
1/8: 7.19 @ 98 mph

Also, look at the rear launch shot below, do you think the tire are cupping the center on this shot? it looks like it to me, maybe not enough air pressure? I had them set at 13psi. When I got back too the pits there was a "stripe" down the center of the tire.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/Picture2.png

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/Picture3-1.png

[Sean Knighton]

Good job Jake, Ya know how those dam tech people can be. ;)
The car looks good. No opinion on the tire question, not enough experience.....yet. You going to PRI next week?

[quickstreet65]

Hi jake, car looks great! 1.60 is awsome on the motor. I can't get a good look at that tire but it almost looks like you are running too thin of a rim. what rim and tire combo do you have? 13 lbs. is not bad but it's my experiance that the wider the rim the less air pressure you have to run to be stable. that's part of the reason that the outlaw people runa 12 in. wide rim on a 10.5 in. tire. greg w.

[Smav347]

Sean, I will be in Orlando on Wednesday.

Greg, you're right, it is on a pretty narrow rim, but the next time I take it out it will have the matching M/T rear wheels on it which are 2 inches wider I believe. Then I could probably get away with lower pressures?. I noticed the marks on the sidewall had a weird pattern too... I think the pressure was just straight-up wrong, but I can't complain about 1.60 on the car's fourth pass.

I also checked out the car this weekend and it turns out there were some things that were slowing me down too. The rev limit was too low (7200), and my "pedal stop" was a bit high (I'm using the stock cable setup, so it didn't actually go to the floor, until I made a bolt with a spacer bolted to the floor so I would have something to push against), so it wasn't WOT, I still had a 1/4-inch to go until wide open. Oh well, the car will be ready again in a couple months..

[quickstreet65]

sounds like you are on the right path. good luck bro and keep us posted.
Do you plan on running chicago in 08?

[Smav347]

Yes Chicago in '08..as soon as I get that ARCO sponsorship. ;)

[Sean Knighton]

Hey Jake
It was good meeting ya at the NMCA awards. Can't wait to see the cage in your Mav. I'm glad ya got a good sense of humor. :D

[Smav347]

For sure, Sean. I'm looking forward to seeing your car next year too.

Here's a shot of the NANO system I just installed. And this week I'm installing an Auto Meter Ultimate II Playback tach..

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_1139.jpg

[Sean Knighton]

WOW Those NANO systems kick a$$. now ya gotta put a CM cage in it. That mav's gonna be a rocket...no doubt.

[Smav347]

Hey guys, my car is in line at the chassis shop. That's a carbon cowl hood mocked up and I have a fiberglas bumper that's going on. Oh, and it's getting 25.5'd up.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_6221.jpg

The guy that's doing the work has a pretty badass big block Nova too. Check this sucker out.

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_6211.jpg

[Sean Knighton]

Outstanding news Jake. That car is going to be sweet. What color ya going to paint the cage?

[Smav347]

I may leave it chrome moly color, since I'm told it doesn't rust??

[kanepsycho]

Nice job there Jake! You are doing the none Stang Ford Hot Rods a favor by building such a cool car.
Good luck and I hope you surpass your performance goals.

[Smav347]

Here are a bunch of new pics of the "Brownstorm," soon to be transformed into the "Murderous Mav."

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_9870.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_9845.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_9867.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/IMG_9866.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC00943.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f40/Smav347/DSC00939.jpg

[quickstreet65]

wow, that cage is awsome. brings a tear to my eye.

[fpaultan]

Lookin sweet Jake!:cool:

[Smav347]

Some updated Pics:

www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133889

[mrgofast]

Looks nice jake, I see what your talking about on the wheels. We should be fine.

[Smav347]

More Updates:

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2342149#post2342149