Mayhems 71 Nova - Page 3

Mayhem · #21 12-12-2011, 02:17 AM

**PxTx** · #22 12-12-2011, 02:32 AM

Looks like you're having fun with it. What is next, dealer tag frame?

Mayhem · #23 12-12-2011, 02:50 AM

Nah, I think I have reached my limit of "Yenko" titled items. The 3 badges and the dealer decal are enough.
I was toying with the idea of the white 69 Yenko stripe kit, but I think I will hold off.
I have been having fun with it though. Now that I have a few sets of plugs and that new carb, this thing has got to be running 12.0's or possibly even 11.90's in the cool night air.
It is running very strong. Timing is set for peak performance, not driving. I am getting the MSD adjustable timing setup so I can dial it in for normal or performance conditions. I'm lovin it!

**PxTx** · #24 12-12-2011, 02:59 AM

I remember your post on plug gap and i see the MSD in the picture above. Is it working? I thought it wasn't a CD ignition, but an MSD has a capacitive discharge.

Mayhem · #25 12-12-2011, 06:07 AM

I guess I didn't catch the "capacitive discharge" reference before. Yes it is working great. I am very close to being confident enough to run it down the track a few times. But this likely won't occur until Spring.
It may still need an electric fuel pump. It was falling on its face at the top of 2nd gear, but that seems to have resolved with the new carb and plug gap change.
I think the adjustable MSD timing control, and a new set of tires will be the final tweak. But since it's Winter, I will likely pull the trans and check things, replace the U-joints, etc. Safety check mostly.
But overall, right now I am very happy with it, and almost positive it would carry the front wheels all of 1st gear on the track.

Mayhem · #26 12-12-2011, 06:10 AM

P.S. Getting deployed to the Texas-Mexico border for a week starting tomorrow (Monday), so attendance will be light.
Keep me in your prayers. Take care.

Mayhem · #27 12-21-2011, 05:42 AM

**Salvatore** · #28 12-21-2011, 04:09 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mayhem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">P.S. Getting deployed to the Texas-Mexico border for a week starting tomorrow (Monday), so attendance will be light.
Keep me in your prayers. Take care. </div></div>You got it! We have 2 in the National Guard here in Pa. so I know the drill. Be safe!!

markinnaples · #29 12-21-2011, 04:12 PM

Best of luck on the border, and thank you for protecting our country.

Mayhem · #30 12-23-2011, 12:28 AM

Well, i'm not in the military. But 1700 pounds of pot in San Juan is off the street during our stay.

I'm back home and preparing for Christmas Eve travels to family (in-laws !#@%!) but still, family time.
Hope everyone has a very Merry CHRISTmas and safe travels. Stay warm.