tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11379914084419768252024-03-04T23:54:14.137-08:00Inside the Blue BuildingUpdates, inside news, new product info, and commentary from the staff at BTE / Memphis Performance. BTE / Memphis Performance is a manufacturer and warehouser of high performance automotive parts and services.Brandon Barrentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436145729670013625noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-75382732387278983422015-06-23T16:34:00.000-07:002015-06-23T16:34:00.223-07:00Car of the Week: Bryan Walker's 1982 Ford Mustang<i style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Welcome to the BTE Racing <b><a href="http://blog.bteracing.com/search/label/car%20of%20the%20week" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Car of the Week</a></b> series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about <b>Bryan Walker</b> from Joplin, MO and his <b>1982 Ford Mustang</b>.</span></i><br />
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<b>How did you get into drag racing?</b><br />
I'd say first and foremost my parents Ron and Dora. They raced and traveled everywhere, and Dad would let me warm up his race car. I’ve been hooked since the early 1990s.<br />
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<b>When and where was your first race?</b><br />
Mo-Kan Dragway in Asbury, MO in the mid 90s<br />
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<b>What model/year do you race now?</b><br />
Currently a 1982 Skinny Kid chassis built mustang, chrome moly, extremely light<br />
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<b>Does your car have a nickname?</b><br />
No it doesn’t currently have a nickname, but my son Jace will give it one I'm sure.<br />
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<b>What's under the hood?</b><br />
A 413 small block Ford, Dusty Frazier Trickflow R heads, 12:1 mild bracket motor<br />
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<b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</b><br />
<a href="http://www.bteracing.com/racing-powerglide/" target="_blank">Transmission</a>, all transmission parts, <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Torque-Converters/" target="_blank">converter</a>, basically everything you sell because I know they are the best parts and extremely reliable.<br />
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<b>Why do you use BTE?</b><br />
A friend of mine, Tom Williams, has been after me for a couple years to use BTE stuff. BTE stands behind everything and is a very customer-oriented company.<br />
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<b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b><br />
My ”mentor" Walter (Bubba) Foster has helped me get to where I am for last 10 years. Second, my good friend Jared Pennington, always there for me no matter what. He’s a great friend and even better person. Third would be Joey Keith: there through thick and thin, always willing to listen and pray and help whenever you’re in need. Fourth, Luke Bogacki, who is a really good guy, and tough as they get in racing. He’s always helping answer my questions when he can about racing. Fifth, my beautiful wife April Walker. I don’t know how she does it and puts up with all my racing, but she loves being involved and is my crew chief, as well as my biggest fan and supporter. Last but not least, my bud Jeremy Mckague, who wins bunches of big time races everywhere, and would do anything for you.<br />
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<b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b><br />
I'd like to run super stock/stock circuit win a couple of world championships!<br />
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<b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)? </b><br />
Just the normal once over, check everything out, warm the car up, take my boy Jace for a couple of slow test passes down the return road, (he thinks we’re racing) then just focus and get prepared to go some rounds.<br />
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<i>THANKS: I’d like to say a special thanks to all my friends, family and sponsors that support me through thick and thin, and BTE for making great products. Also Briscoe Scrap Metal, Chris Norris at Triple C Drag Race Car Insurance and Peaks Performance Powder Coating.</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-53520895040637269742015-06-16T16:30:00.000-07:002015-06-16T16:30:01.004-07:00Car of the Week: Nate Burger's 1970 "Sizzling Nitrous" Chevy Nova<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How did you get into drag racing?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I rode in a friend’s truck in high school — his dad had built a rowdy 468. After that I was hooked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>When and where was your first race?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Phoenix, Arizona in 2005, in a 1981 Chevy longbed. Had to start somewhere.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What model/year do you race now?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1970 Chevy Nova</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Does your car have a nickname?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Sizzling Nitrous Nova</i>, thanks to a buddy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What's under the hood?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">555 inch Big Block Chevy, Induction Solutions plate kit and a pretty violent tuneup!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Transmissions/Transmission-Components/Powerglide-Components/BTE-1-80-Straight-Cut-9310-Powerglide-Gear-Set.html#.VXiAHc74420" target="_blank">1.80 straight cut planetary gears</a>, <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-Powerglide-Overflow-Catch-Can.html#.VXiANs74420" target="_blank">overflow catch can</a>, roller bearing support, and more soon</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why do you use BTE?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Brandon was great to work with, He was a straight shooter and told me what I was attempting to do would end in the stock 1.76 planets getting hurt. Thanks Brandon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ron Rhodes and all the guys who get down the track on a 275</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Same car as I have now, but done up in x275 trim.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)? </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Calm myself and go through the motions, pull the belts tight and HANG ON!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-18850308899969134072015-06-09T16:12:00.000-07:002015-06-09T16:12:00.782-07:00Car of the Week: Lance Howdyshell's 1977 Ford Maverick<i style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Welcome to the BTE Racing <b><a href="http://blog.bteracing.com/search/label/car%20of%20the%20week" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Car of the Week</a></b> series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about <b>Lance Howdyshell</b> from Virginia and his “Blue Lagoon,” a <b>1977 Ford Maverick</b>.</span></i><br />
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<b>How did you get into drag racing?</b><br />
My family has been doing it for 20 years, it runs in the family!<br />
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<b>When and where was your first race?</b><br />
My first race was at Eastside Speedway in Waynesboro, Virginia.. I won my first footbrake/MOD race within the first month of racing.<br />
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<b>What model/year do you race now?</b><br />
1977 Ford Maverick<br />
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<b>Does your car have a nickname?</b><br />
Blue Lagoon or Nelly<br />
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<b>What's under the hood?</b><br />
351W<br />
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<b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</b><br />
<b><a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Torque-Converters/" target="_blank">Converter</a></b><br />
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<b>Why do you use BTE?</b><br />
I found out about it through the <a href="http://www.worldfootbrakechallenge.com/" target="_blank">World Footbrake Challenge</a> race, so my dad and I gave it a try. It gets the job done!<br />
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<b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b><br />
Luke Bogacki, Nick Bowman, Chris Plott<br />
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<b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b><br />
Nothing else. I wouldn't trade my race car for the world. It may not be much, but it gets the job done. But if I had to choose, it would be a 1969 Camaro, even though I'm a Ford guy.<br />
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<b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)? </b><br />
I pray as soon as I get strapped in and before I cut my pre-stage bulb on.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-36422094442810399932015-06-02T15:12:00.000-07:002015-06-08T19:51:36.796-07:00Car of the Week: Kiethan Lewis' 1990 Ford Mustang LX "Drama Queen"<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Welcome to the BTE Racing <b><a href="http://blog.bteracing.com/search/label/car%20of%20the%20week" target="_blank">Car of the Week</a></b> series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about <b>Kiethan Lewis</b> from Mesquite, TX and his “Drama Queen,” a <b>1990 Ford Mustang LX</b>.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How did you get into drag racing?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">My best friend was doing it and he let me drive his car. I’ve been hooked since! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>When and where was your first race?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I raced for the first time in 2003 at the street races in Garland, TX.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What model/year do you race now?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1990 Ford Mustang LX w/SBC </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Does your car have a nickname?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Drama Queen</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What's under the hood?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">421 SBC NOS motor</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-9-5-quot-Race-Torque-Converter.html#.VWzgZc74420" target="_blank">9.5" torque converter</a></b> and a <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-C4-Transbrake-Valve-Body.html#.VWzgR874420" target="_blank"><b>transbrake valve body</b></a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why do you use BTE?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">BTE is very affordable and dependable. Since I put it on my car, I have had no issues!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>If money were no object, what would you drive? </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2006 Corvette x275 LSX TWINS </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pray for my safety. Wear my lucky slides to the track and been doing that for the last few years. They became my lucky slides after I noticed I’d been wearing them to the track and nothing bad has happened to me since.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-84533544245464162702015-06-01T16:30:00.000-07:002015-06-01T16:33:35.078-07:00BTE's Official Torque Converter & Transmission Installation InstructionsThe proper installation of a transmission and torque converter can ensure proper operation of your new high performance products. A mistake in this process can cause catastrophic damage to any of the included components. Please follow these guidelines we've prepared based on our years of experience:<br />
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<b>Step 1</b><br />
Before you begin - let vehicle cool for about an hour. Disconnect battery. Raise vehicle and support on jack stands. The higher you raise it, the easier it is to handle.<br />
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Drain oil from transmission by removing the drain plug. Now is a good time to install a new Drain Plug Kit. If your pan does not have a drain plug you can remove bolts from one end, allowing bolts on the other end to hold the pan. The pan will drop down, allowing the fluid to run out the end. Catch fluid in drain pan. Replace pan gasket. By removing converter dust cover, converter flywheel bolts are exposed. On Ford and Chrysler transmissions rotate convertor to locate drain plug. Remove and drain converter.<br />
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<b>Step 3</b><br />
Remove converter from flywheel. Remove four (4) bolts on Chrysler, three (3) bolts on GM, and remove four (4) nuts on Ford.<br />
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<b>Step 4</b><br />
Disconnect speedometer, selector, and throttle linkage, wires, vacuum lines, cooler connections and remove dipstick and tube. On Chrysler and Ford setups remove the starter from bellhousing. Remove driveshaft.<br />
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<b>Step 5</b><br />
Be sure to support the bottom of transmission with a transmission jack. Remove cross member. Lower the transmission slightly. Support rear of engine if engine has front mounts. Remove transmission to engine bolts. Before separating transmission from engine, take precaution to keep converter in transmission - be careful to not allow the torque converter to fall out. Remove transmission with converter.<br />
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<b>Step 6</b><br />
Remove converter from transmission carefully.<br />
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<b>FORD C-4 & C-6 transmissions warning:</b><br />
Input shaft can at times pull out with converter. Try to avoid this. Because some Ford input shafts can only be installed one way due to spline length difference, installing shaft the wrong way will damage converter. Check with local Ford service department for correct installation. If the shaft slipped part of the way out, simply push it back as far as it will go. Inspect input shaft for wear and burrs. You may need to replace the input shaft. BTE has several different applications available.<br />
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<b>Inspection</b><br />
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<b>Step 1</b><br />
Old converter hub must be inspected for wear, scoring or damage. Such defects indicate that the front pump bushing should be replaced before installing the new converter. The front pump seal should also be replaced. The body of the seal can be distorted by improper installation. Failure to attend to these two steps can result in damage to the new converter and cause leaks.<br />
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<b>Step 2 </b><br />
Check the mating surfaces of transmission case and engine block for nicks, dirt, etc. Use a file to remove raised areas when necessary - be careful not to remove metal from mating surfaces! Examine converter pilot and crank pilot hole for dirt, rust, paint, etc. Clean as necessary with sandpaper.<br />
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<b>Step 3 </b><br />
Inspect engine block dowel pins. Pins must be secure and in good condition. Replace if loose or damaged. Also check the condition of the dowel holes in the case. If damaged, they must be sleeved. BTE can supply extra-long new dowel pins.<br />
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<b>Step 4</b><br />
Inspect splined couplings (input shaft and stator support) for burrs and damage. A burred or damaged spline can cause difficulty at installation, if not impossible. A burred spline can easily be corrected. Use a small triangle file, remove burrs the length of the spline. After burrs have been removed, position a straight edge in the same manner as the triangle file. Using the straight edge as a guide, check to make sure the splines are not twisted. Twisted splines should be replaced should they be moved over 1/2 spline.<br />
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<b>Step 5</b><br />
Coat the surface of the hub of the converter with automatic transmission fluid. For racing applications or vehicles that are used for towing, pour one (1) quart of transmission fluid in converter. Install converter on transmission carefully, supporting the weight of it to avoid damage to the front pump seal. Rotate converter as you push it on. The splined couplings (input shaft and stator support) and the pump lugs must engage properly to allow the converter to slide all the way onto the transmission. The distance between the converter mount mating surface and the flywheel or flexplate should not be greater than 3/32". Pull converter off slightly, then push it on again, rotating it at the same time until proper clearance is obtained. Do not proceed further until you have installed converter properly.<br />
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<b>Installation</b><br />
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<b>Step 1 </b><br />
Install transmission on dowel pins. Converter must be free to rotate and to move forward and backward (end-play) after transmission is bolted to engine. Transmission and converter should mate with engine, crankshaft, and flywheel with relative ease. Face of transmission flange must be flush with engine all the way around before any bolts are tightened. Never use bolts to 'draw up' transmission to case. The transmission should not be allowed to hang on the dowel pins. Transmission must be supported until at least two (2) bolts have been installed and fully tightened.<br />
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Depth Clearance:<br />
Chrysler - Torqueflite 727 1-1/4" from Bell Housing to Ring Gear<br />
GM Turbo-Hydramatic 350 1-1/8" from Bell Housing to Pads<br />
GM Turbo-Hydramatic 400 1-3/16" from Bell Housing to Pads<br />
GM Powerglide 1-1/8" to 1-1/16" from Bell Housing to Pads<br />
Ford C-6 1-1/8" from Bell Housing to Pads<br />
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* Distance may vary either way .050".<br />
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After transmission and converter are bolted together check converter for freedom of movement. Make sure converter can rotate and has end-play. Converter must be free to move a minimum of 1/8", but not more than 3/16". If converter has no end-play, converter was installed improperly. Remove transmission and correct problem.<br />
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Ford C-4 & C-6 Transmissions: Drain plugs must be exposed through holes in flexplate.<br />
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Chrysler Transmissions: Align small hole in flexplate opposite converter drain plug. This will align all four (4) converter bolts properly.<br />
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<b>Step 3 </b><br />
Complete the transmission installation only when end-play is satisfactory. Apply Loctite to converter bolts or nuts, then tighten to 30 ft/lbs.<br />
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<b>Step 4 </b><br />
Elevate rear wheels 3" off ground. Install four (4) quarts transmission fluid. Use a good grade of automatic transmission fluid. BTE can supply you with racing fluid. Start engine and finish filling transmission as quickly as possible. Do not overfill. Shift transmission through all gears with light throttle and recheck fluid level. Fluid level should be one (1) pint low with selector in neutral or park when vehicle is on level. Check at operation temperature should be on full mark.<br />
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<b>Step 5</b><br />
Inspect for leaks with engine running. Inspect all connections (cooler lines and radiator fittings).<br />
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<b>Step 6 </b><br />
Cooler line fittings must be tightened to 12 ft/lbs. Use caution, over-tightening can cause transmission case to burst at fittings. Do not use teflon tape.Brandon Barrentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436145729670013625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-9499283328987112572015-05-26T18:50:00.000-07:002015-05-26T18:50:19.889-07:00Car of the Week: Chris Livingood's 1977 Chevy Vega<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Welcome to the BTE Racing </i><a href="http://blog.bteracing.com/search/label/car%20of%20the%20week" style="color: #888888; font-style: italic; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Car of the Week</a><i style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"> series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about Chris Livingood (yes, that's his real name)</i><i style="color: #222222; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"> </i><i style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">from </i><i style="color: #222222; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;">Ottawa, Kansas </i><i style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">and his</i><b style="color: #222222; font-style: italic; line-height: 18px;"> 1977 Chevy Vega.</b></span><br />
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<b>How did you get into drag racing? </b><br />
I’m a third generation racer. I spent a majority of my weekends as a child at the race track watching my dad.<br />
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<b>When and where was your first race? </b><br />
My first time in competition was at Kansas City International Raceway around the age of 16.<br />
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<b>What model/year do you race now? </b><br />
1977 Chevy Vega<br />
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<b>What's under the hood? </b><br />
A 421 SBC built by Driskell Race Engines in Wellsville, KS<br />
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<b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle? </b><br />
I’m running a <b><a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Torque-Converters/" target="_blank">BTE torque converter</a></b> and a Williams Powerglide filled with all BTE internals.<br />
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<b>Why do you use BTE? </b><br />
The reliability of the product and the great customer support. Prior to switching to BTE, I battled with other companies trying to find the right converter for my application. After several unsuccessful attempts I was referred to BTE by a transmission builder. I provided my engine specifications and desired converter stall and the BTE team got it right the first time. It was great customer experience!<br />
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<b>Someone you look up to in racing? </b><br />
My dad got me interested in cars and introduced me to bracket racing. He showed me that it doesn’t take a big budget to be competitive.<br />
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<b>If money were no object, what would you drive? </b><br />
I would add a dragster or roadster to my garage. I would also like to travel across the country and compete in more big money races.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-40099089425053811152015-05-19T18:57:00.000-07:002015-05-19T18:57:12.570-07:00Car of the Week: Richie Vail's 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Welcome to the BTE Racing </i><a href="http://blog.bteracing.com/search/label/car%20of%20the%20week" style="color: #888888; font-style: italic; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Car of the Week</a><i style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"> series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about Richie Vail</i><i style="color: #222222; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px;"> </i><i style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">and his</i><b style="color: #222222; font-style: italic; line-height: 18px;"> 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">How did you get into drag racing?</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My first race was in 1984 at Twin City Dragway in Monroe, Louisiana.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">When and where was your first race?</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jackson Dragway back in the late 90s </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What model/year do you race now?</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I race a 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero. This was my first car that was passed down to me from my grandfather. I drove this car all through high school. This car has been in my family since 1967. I did all of the fabrication work on the car, roll cage, front and rear suspension, headers, exhaust, ran all of the brake lines, fuel lines, wiring, everything but the paint and body work. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Does your car have a nickname?</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doesn't really have a nickname. My youngest son, Jake, calls it "The Old Hot Rod."</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What's under the hood?</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It has a Keith Craft 427 SBF Windsor, Dart block, AFR 225 heads, Comp solid roller cam, 850 Quick Fuel race carburetor, MSD Ignition, and Vail Motorsports headers. The motor is 10.0:1 compression, and dynoed 620 hp on pump gas.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am running a <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-Top-Sportsman-Powerglide.html#.VVvoT874420" target="_blank">BTE Top Sportsman Powerglide</a>.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Why do you use BTE?</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I use BTE because of the reliability and years of experience they have in racing. They are also reasonably close to my hometown, so I can have the parts that I need in 1-2 days.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">If money were no object, what would you drive?</span></b><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If money was no object, I would be in a Pro Stock car.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What is your pre-race ritual?</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I don't really have a pre-race ritual. I just check my car out very closely before every race. The best place to work on a car is in the shop, not the track. </span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-47445644760072129552015-05-19T11:36:00.001-07:002015-05-19T11:36:09.221-07:00The Difference Between Powerglide Bands And When To Use Each TypeWhat is the best powerglide band? We've used and tested just about every band available for powerglide transmissions. Here's some info on the various bands available and our experience using each type.<br />
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<li><b>Red</b> - This material is good for general racing applications, but specifically it is best for any powerglide that <b>utilizes an aluminum high gear drum</b>. The red material will not cause premature wear like the other materials on the aluminum drum surface.</li>
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<li><b>Kevlar</b> - Our <b><a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-Powerglide-Kevlar-Band.html#.VVt_1s74420" target="_blank">general use powerglide band</a> material</b> for many years. This is great for all applications and is a bit more durable than the red material.</li>
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<li><b>Carbon</b> - Carbon bands feature a material that is more resistant to heat and wear than any other material currently available. We use this on our <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-Powerglide-Wide-Band.html#.VVuAHs74420" target="_blank">wide bands</a> in <b>higher horsepower applications</b>.</li>
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<li><b>OEM</b> - Many transmission builders like to use the OEM bands. The material used by GM during the powerglide transmisson's original production runs during the 1960s and 1970s is widely reported to contain asbestos (making it very durable under high temperature scenarios). A good condition OEM band can be <b>used in cars making extreme power</b>, but finding such a good OEM band 40 years after the last ones were produced can be difficult.</li>
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Any of the listed materials will work for most racers. Important things for band and transmission life include the <b>band adjustment settings</b>, the <b>quality of the servo bore</b>, the <b>servo piston</b>, controlling the <b>transmission temperature</b>, and the <b>transmission line pressure</b>. <br />
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**Finally, a quick note about wide bands - we only recommend them when using an aftermarket 10 clutch drum - there are no benefits for using most wide bands on the stock, OEM drum.<br />
<br />Brandon Barrentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436145729670013625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-44739937565862321302015-05-05T19:05:00.000-07:002015-05-05T19:05:51.600-07:00Car of the Week: Michael Rickman's 1994 Chevy S-10<span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Welcome to the BTE Racing </i><a href="http://blog.bteracing.com/search/label/car%20of%20the%20week" style="color: #888888; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Car of the Week</a><i> series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about </i><i style="font-weight: bold;">Michael Rickman </i>of <i style="font-weight: bold;">Selmer, TN </i><i>and his</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> 1994 Chevy S-10.</b></span></span><br />
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<b>How did you get into drag racing?</b><br />
It happened when I was a teenager, through some of my friends and their dad. My drive to get better at racing took off from there. <br />
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<b>When and where was your first race?</b><br />
Jackson Dragway back in the late 90s <br />
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<b>What model/year do you race now?</b><br />
1994 Chevy S-10<br />
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<b>Does your car have a nickname?</b><br />
“Ole girl” maybe. That's what I call her before each round.<br />
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<b>What's under the hood?</b><br />
A new 383 roller motor<br />
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<b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</b><br />
The 2-speed <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Powerglide-Transmissions/" target="_blank">BTE powerglide</a> loaded up with all the good stuff, also a BTE <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Torque-Converters/BTE-8-quot-Race-Torque-Converter.html#.VUl2iin4420" target="_blank">8" torque converter</a>.<br />
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<b>Why do you use BTE?</b><br />
Because I believe in the durability and consistency of their products, plus it shows at the track. <br />
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<b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b><br />
Carl Edwards is the guy I look up to. He is a awesome race car driver. <br />
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<b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b><br />
I would love to learn how to drive a pro stock.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-27468539532088851802015-04-28T17:00:00.000-07:002015-04-28T17:00:07.099-07:00Car of the Week: Tags Hot Rod Shop/Clark Racing & The "Carbon Fiber & Rust Longtop" Chevy II<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;">Welcome to the BTE Racing <a href="http://blog.bteracing.com/search/label/car%20of%20the%20week" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Car of the Week</a> series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it's all about </span><b>Tags Hot Rod Shop and Clark Racing</b> of Brandon, MS. We spoke to Chris Taggart for the information on their three racing vehicles including a <b>Longtop 1967 Chevy II Wagon </b>with a unique paint job. </i></span><br />
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<b>How did you get into drag racing?</b><br />
My family has always been in to racing. I remember going to the races with my father Robert Taggart as a small child.<br />
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My first race at a race track was 1982 at Jackson International Dragway in Pearl, MS.<br />
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We have a few race cars at Tags Hot Rod Shop/Clark Racing. My brother Ryan drives the Longtop 1967 Chevy II wagon (pictured). I drive a ’67 Chevy II Hardtop SS, and Ken Clark drives the Candy Brandywine 70 Nova. We all take turns driving "The Black Truck 59 Chevy" that was Super Chevy Magazine’s January 2014 feature. We race that at the Super Chevy show in Memphis every year.<br />
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<b>Does your car have a nickname?</b><br />
We just call it the Longtop Chevy II or Carbon Fiber and Rust Longtop. The motor parts all look like carbon fiber and the body looks rusty and the car has neither.<br />
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<b>What's under the hood?</b><br />
Pat Musi 14-degree 632 with Gary Williams intake and carbs, two Induction Solutions nitrous oxide foggers.<br />
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<b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicles?</b><br />
Powerglide transmissions, bolt together torque converters, two-piece powerglide case and bellhousings<br />
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<b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b><br />
Larry Larson a Drag Week five time champ and fastest Drag Week car ever!<br />
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<b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b><br />
IHRA Pro Stock Mountain Motor! Or a Top Fuel dragster.<br />
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<b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)?</b><br />
Dont really have one. I just make it to the track early enough to get decent parking! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-50229145185116762502015-04-27T12:01:00.000-07:002015-04-27T12:01:09.145-07:00What You Should Look For In A Planetary Gear Set For A Powerglide Transmission<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>What To Look For</b><br />
Today, powerglide transmissions are reliable up to as much as 3000 horsepower in certain applications. The <b>backbone of this entire system is the planetary gear assembly</b>. The modern aftermarket gear set for powerglide transmissions should feature many of these upgrades as found in our own <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Powerglide-Components/" target="_blank">BTE powerglide planetary gear sets</a>.<br />
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<li>Straight or spur cut gears are stronger and have less thrust loading</li>
<li>USA made 9310 vaccumelt steel gears that have been heat treated and processed for maximum durability </li>
<li>The output shaft is made of forged steel </li>
<li>Pins made from aerospace-grade steel</li>
<li>A locking retainer system to reinforce and maintain the gear pinions</li>
<li>A billet steel flange plate for the sun gear</li>
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BTE offers our planetary assemblies in long and short versions as well as in larger TH400 sized output shafts. We also have three first gear ratios <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Transmissions/Transmission-Components/Powerglide-Components/BTE-1-98-Straight-Cut-9310-Powerglide-Gear-Set.html#.VT5-NSn4420" target="_blank">1.80</a>, <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Transmissions/Transmission-Components/Powerglide-Components/BTE-1-98-Straight-Cut-9310-Powerglide-Gear-Set.html#.VT5-NSn4420" target="_blank">1.98</a>, and <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Transmissions/Transmission-Components/Powerglide-Components/BTE-1-69-Straight-Cut-9310-Powerglide-Gear-Set-Short.html" target="_blank">1.69</a>. Each ratio is suited for specific types of cars, so please contact BTE if you need any assistance in choosing a ratio for your transmission. <br />
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<b>What To Avoid</b><br />
The OEM powerglide was manufactured with two first gear ratios - 1.76 and 1.82. The 1.82 gear set is not suitable for most drag racing applications as its power limit is no more than ~ 550 HP engines in even lightweight cars.<br />
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Why? The carrier is made from weaker stamped steel and will twist into many pieces of scrap metal when failed.<br />
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<b>Somewhere In Between</b><br />
The 1.76 is stronger, featuring a machined steel carrier and heavier duty gears. However, the upper limit of the 1.76 for most cars is ~800 hp. Some may take more or less power as none of the parts were originally designed for high performance usage.<br />
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<b>Maintenance</b><br />
A well made planetary assembly should be relatively maintenance free, however, we do offer pinion and bearing replacement kits that are a recommended service item that should be <b>replaced at least every two years</b>. Be sure to also use quality transmission fluid that offers proper lubrication to keep things functioning properly.<br />
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<br />Brandon Barrentinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15436145729670013625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-70881673219822545862015-04-21T18:56:00.002-07:002015-04-21T18:58:45.296-07:00Car of the Week: Kole Pritchett's "Ugly Duckling" 1980 Chevy Monza<i>Welcome to the BTE Racing <a href="http://blog.bteracing.com/search/label/car%20of%20the%20week" target="_blank">Car of the Week</a> series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about <b>Kole Pritchett</b> of Knoxville, TN and his <b>1980 Chevy Monza</b>.</i><br />
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<b>How did you get into drag racing?</b><br />
I grew up around it with my dad and uncles.<br />
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<b>When and where was your first race?</b><br />
At the I-40 Dragway in a Jr dragster when I was nine years old.<br />
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<b>What model/year do you race now?</b><br />
1980 Chevy Monza<br />
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<b>Does your car have a nickname?</b><br />
The Ugly Duckling<br />
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<b>What's under the hood?</b><br />
A 404-cid small block Chevy prepped by Midsouth Racing topped by a Rupert carb<br />
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<b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</b><br />
An <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Torque-Converters/BTE-8-quot-Race-Torque-Converter.html#.VTb--Cn4420" target="_blank">8" BTE converter</a> and all <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/racing-powerglide/" target="_blank">transmission components</a><br />
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<b>Why do you use BTE?</b><br />
Great products and excellent customer service. Bill, Brandon, and Neal has always treated us like family.<br />
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<b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b><br />
I can't name just one. I'd have to say my dad, my uncle Larry, Luke Bogacki, and Scotty Richardson.<br />
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<b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b><br />
Either a top sportsman car or a nitrous pro mod<br />
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<b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)?</b><br />
Take a deep breath and clear my mind.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-1898097521474672842015-04-07T13:56:00.001-07:002015-04-07T13:56:29.760-07:00Car of the Week: Daniel Wright's 1993 Chevy S-10<i style="color: #232323; line-height: 18px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Welcome to the <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #0433ff; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>BTE Racing</b></span></a> Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about <b>Daniel Wright in Arkansas </b>and his <b>1993 Chevy S-10. </b></span></span></i><br />
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<b>How did you get into drag racing? </b><br />
15 yrs<br />
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<b>When and where was your first race? </b><br />
Centerville Dragway Centerville Ar<br />
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<b>What model/year do you race now? </b><br />
1993 chevy S10<br />
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<b>Does your car have a nickname?</b> <br />
“Lil’ Blue”<br />
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<b>What's under the hood? </b><br />
468 BBC<br />
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<b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle? </b><br />
<a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Transmissions/Powerglide-Transmissions/" target="_blank">BTE Powerglide</a>, BTE transmission case, BTE 8 in <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Torque-Converters/" target="_blank">converter</a><br />
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<b>Why do you use BTE? </b><br />
Price and quality<br />
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<b>Someone you look up to in racing? </b><br />
Dick Harrell, aka "Mr. Chevrolet"<br />
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<b>If money were no object, what would you drive? </b><br />
’67 Camaro<br />
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<b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)? </b><br />
Pray for luck!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-42416095033709160712015-04-01T22:00:00.000-07:002015-04-01T22:00:02.697-07:00Monster Truck Week: Interview With USA-1's Crew Chief, Part II<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>It’s officially Monster Truck Week here at BTE, where we’re featuring the largest vehicle we sponsor throughout the year: USA-1 monster truck from Gauger Motorsports. To get some information on this beast of a truck, we talked to USA-1’s crew chief, Scott Bryant, who told us all about the monster truck world. <a href="http://blog.bteracing.com/2015/03/monster-truck-week-at-bte-interview.html" target="_blank">Part 1 of this interview ran Tuesday, March 31</a>. </i></span><br />
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<b>What is the most exciting part of a monster truck event?</b><br />
Each part of a monster truck event has its own elements of excitement. Kids always enjoy the pit parties because they can get up close to those big trucks. Racing has the competitive element that any motorsports fan can appreciate. In freestyle, drivers perform moves that shock and wow spectators.<br />
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For the team, the most exciting part is when we win. We have run with several very competitive teams so far this year on the Monster X Tour. Any time we take a racing, wheelie, or freestyle victory, it means a lot because every team on the Monster X tour is very tough and works very hard.<br />
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<b>How old is USA-1?</b><br />
USA-1 was one of the first monster trucks created. It began performing in 1981. In 1988, a second USA-1 was built for racing. It won the inaugural Monster Truck Racing Championship that year. However, save for the occasional cameo appearance, the USA-1 name has been absent from competition for over 20 years. Gauger Motorsports was able to partner with USA-1’s creator, Everett Jasmer, to bring this name back to competition. It has been a huge honor running USA-1 this year.<br />
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<b>Who is the driver of USA-1?</b><br />
Roger Gauger is not only the driver of the truck, but also a 23-year veteran of the monster truck industry. He is also an accomplished fabricator, which comes in handy as a monster truck driver and owner. Roger and his wife, Kathy bought their first monster truck in 1991 and have kept the business going through their company, Gauger Motorsports. USA-1 is a new addition to their fleet. <br />
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<b>How many crew members go along with USA-1 to events? What do they normally have to do during the course of a night?</b><br />
We typically have two crew members travel to shows. The first thing that must be done upon arrival is unloading the truck and mounting the large tires. In order to fit the truck into the hauler, the large tires must be dismounted and “toter” tires installed so the truck is narrow enough be loaded. Once “tired up” the truck is then moved into the stadium into pit position. Then the tools are moved in and the pit area is set up. Suspension and tire pressure adjustments are made and final cleaning is done before the pit party. Next the trucks are moved into positions for the pit party, then back to the pits afterwards. Once the event starts it’s all hands on deck to do what it takes to keep the truck running its best. If something breaks we do what it takes to get the truck back in the show. After the event, we “tire down” and load everything back up. It’s a very full day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-3579007526677012612015-03-31T11:32:00.000-07:002015-03-31T11:32:33.197-07:00Car of the Week: USA-1 Monster Truck<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://rogergauger.powweb.com/driver.html" target="_blank">Roger Gauger</a> (USA-1’s driver and owner) saw Bigfoot when it first came out and was immediately bitten by the “Monster Truck Bug.” He decided early on in life that he wanted to run his own monster truck. Roger and his wife, Kathy purchased the Bad News Monster Truck back in 1991 while they were on their honeymoon. USA-1 is their fourth monster truck.</span></div>
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</span>We debuted the new USA-1 on January 9<sup>th</sup> at a Monster X event in Augusta, GA. Everett Jasmer, USA-1’s original owner even traveled all the way from Minnesota to be there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The body is a 2013 Chevy Silverado extended cab shortbed. The chassis was built by Concussion Motorsports.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The engine is a supercharged, methanol injected, 572 ci Donovan, with Brodix XXX heads. It was built by Cummins Racing Engines in Princeton, IN.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">USA-1 uses a BTE ProMod Powerglide shorty <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Transmissions/Powerglide-Transmissions/" target="_blank">transmission</a> and 10” billet <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-Bolt-Together-Torque-Converter.html#.VRrlPCnSc20" target="_blank">bolt-together converter</a> with tailored adjustments to our specific application. We also use BTE’s <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-Transmission-Fluid-5-Quart.html#.VRrlWynSc20" target="_blank">transmission fluid</a> and their heavy duty flexplate. We run two transmission coolers to help the transmission survive.</span></div>
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</span>Obviously we look up to Everett Jasmer, the creator of USA-1. Bob Chandler and the Bigfoot team have our respect as well. Marty Garza and the Overkill trucks have also been a huge inspiration.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-29713431698805511102015-03-31T10:36:00.005-07:002015-03-31T10:36:46.819-07:00Monster Truck Week at BTE: An Interview With USA-1's Crew Chief Scott Bryant<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>It’s officially Monster Truck Week here at BTE, where we’re featuring the largest vehicle we sponsor throughout the year: <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA-1_(monster_truck)" target="_blank">USA-1 monster truck</a> from Gauger Motorsports</b>. To get some information on this beast of a truck, we talked to USA-1’s crew chief, <b>Scott Bryant</b>, who told us all about the monster truck world; its history, some stats on the massive size of the vehicles and tires, why a transmission takes a beating at each event and why BTE was the right choice as a sponsor. Part 2 of this interview will run Thursday, April 2. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> As a phenomenon created when off-roaders started to modify their pickup trucks to make them more capable. The more impressive units had heavy truck running gear and adapted to them with tires that were 46-48 inches tall, making them stand out figuratively and literally. They became known as Monster Trucks. <b>USA-1 was one of the first trucks to be given this distinction.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Use agricultural tires 66” tall and 43” wide</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Weigh between <b>10,000 to 12,000 pounds</b> (5 to 6 TONS!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">-Truck bodies are made from lightweight fiberglass with reinforced factory frames and suspicions on custom tubular chassis with 20-30” of suspension travel (no longer modified street trucks)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Having a 1500 Hp engine in front of the transmission is one thing, but having 2400 pounds of wheels and tires to get spinning adds a new level of strain. Additionally the hard hits and huge jumps send tremendous shock loads through the driveline. Monster truck racing and freestyle requires drivers to rhythm on and off the throttle which can add even more strain. This strain generates incredible heat inside the transmission. This shock, heat, and strain is basically a worst case scenario for a transmission. <b>If a transmission can handle a monster truck, it can basically handle anything.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How would having quality parts help your truck win an event? Why BTE? </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">We did exhaustive research to find the best components available often working with companies to build specific items for us. We looked at several transmission companies but approached only BTE. With a long standing history in the motorsports world, <b>BTE has established itself as one of the premier transmission builders</b>. The testimonials of their customers regarding not only the quality of their components but also their dedication to service showed them to be the kind of company we wanted to work with. The extensive research they perform at their own facility is very impressive. We knew this was a company that wasn’t satisfied with the status quo, but wanted to continually improve their products and services. From the very beginning of our relationship, they have worked with our team to tailor a transmission and convertor combination that best suits our engine and driveline.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to the great support we receive from BTE, we have several other sponsorship partners that supports us: Evansville Bolt and Nut, MSD Ignitions, Cummins Racing Engines, Hedman Headers, Perfection Driveline, Hooker Racing Harnesses, Impact Safety Apparel, KC Lighting, VP Racing Fuels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My dad started racing in 1994 and when I turned eight, I started junior dragster racing. I won the track championship in my 3<sup>rd</sup> year.<u></u><u></u></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-40554805624307459082015-03-18T07:29:00.000-07:002015-03-18T07:29:04.744-07:00Car of the Week: Jason Martin's 2014 Miller Rocker Arm Four Link Dragster<i style="color: #232323; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Welcome to the <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #0433ff; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>BTE Racing</b></span></a> Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about Jason Martin<b> </b>from Cherryvale, KS and his </span><b>2014 Miller Rocker Arm Four Link Dragster</b><b style="letter-spacing: 0px;">.</b></span></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><b>How did you get into drag racing?</b><br />I have always been a car guy. When I was 18 or so, I dragged a 1966 Chevelle home that was in dire need of work. It was missing quite a few parts, so my dad suggested we go ahead and turn it into a drag car. I bought a rear kit from S&W and installed it and have been racing ever since. Since then, he and I have been racing together and it has really become a family event. My girls go with us and love it too. We will be doing Junior dragster racing this year as well with my oldest.<br /><br /><b>When and where was your first race?</b><br />My first race would have been in 1995 at Mokan Dragway located in Asbury, Missouri. It is a locally owned small track with a great atmosphere.<br /><br /><b>What model/year do you race now?</b><br />I currently race a 2014 Miller Rocker Arm Four Link Dragster.<br /><br /><b>What's under the hood?</b><br />I run a 598 BBC with Big Chief heads on racing gas.<br /><br /><b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</b><br />For a transmission, I use a <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-Top-Dragster-Powerglide.html" target="_blank">BTE Top Dragster</a> shorty trans with 1:80 straight cuts.<br /><br /><b>Why do you use BTE?</b><br />Shipping time is minimal and the folks are easy to talk to and very helpful.<br /><br /><b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b><br />John Force is probably the one I admire the most. Talk about perseverance.<br /><br /><b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b><br />Probably a Pro Stock car. </div>
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<b>How did you get into drag racing?</b><br />Always wanted to drag race, but couldn’t afford it until about three years ago. Sold my first Corvette of 20 years to buy a race car.<br /><br /><b>When and where was your first race?</b><br />Three years ago at Northstar Raceway in Sanger/Denton, TX.<br /><br /><b>What model/year do you race now?</b><br />1977 Vega<br /><br /><b>What's under the hood?</b><br />434 SBC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</b><br />Spragless <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Torque-Converters/" target="_blank">torque converter</a><br /><br /><b>Why do you use BTE?</b><br />An engine builder recommended BTE, sent mine into BTE to have it serviced. BTE called to see what, if any issues, there were and built it to meet my needs.<br /><br /><b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b><br />The ones who have been doing this for 30 years and have taken the time to help others.<br /><br /><b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b><br />Would like to run ProMod! (Like that will ever happen.)<br /><br /><b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)?</b><br />Giving all systems a good look over, servicing the car and clearing my mind.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-69742187208999543072015-03-09T20:39:00.000-07:002015-03-09T20:39:13.012-07:00Press Release: BTE Teams Up With Jerry Johnston And The Sinister Split Bumper<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-25783934846138542842015-03-03T15:35:00.000-08:002015-03-03T15:35:06.344-08:00Car(s) of the Week: Brittany Ezell's 1955 Chevy & 2014 E-Z Chassis Dragster<i style="color: #232323; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Welcome to the <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #0433ff; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>BTE Racing</b></span></a> Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, we have a special two-for-one edition featuring <b>Brittany Ezell</b> of Ventress, Louisiana and both her <b>1955 Chevy</b> and <b>2014 E-Z Chassis Dragster</b>. Racing is in her blood!</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How did you get into drag racing?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was basically born into drag racing. My parents, Rose and Wyatt Ezell, met each other at the race track. My mom was racing pregnant with both me and my brother.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My first race was in 2005 when I was 15. I remember it like it was yesterday. I was running my 2000 Toyota Tacoma in the Street Class at State Capitol Raceway. I was so nervous that I left on the first yellow light!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have two race cars that I run. One is a 1955 Chevy that was originally raced by my grandpa. I also have a 2014 E-Z Chassis dragster that was built by my dad and painted by my brother.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Does your car have a nickname?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I don’t really have a nickname for my race cars. We just call the door car “The 55” and the dragster “The 4-link.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What’s under the hood?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">For the door car, I have a 540 BBC that runs 6.30s, and for the dragster I have a 582 BBC that runs 4.80s.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Between both of the race cars, we use a BTE convertor, input shaft, planetary, high gear hub, clutches and band, and transmission fluid. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We use BTE because we have had great success using these products. Our cars are very consistent and put a lot of cars on the trailer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Someone that I look up to in racing would have to be my little brother Johnny Ezell. He’s my inspiration, greatest critic, and toughest competitor. He is the most dedicated, ambitious, and just pure badass drag racer that I know. I would not be the driver I am today without him. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am actually very content with the race cars that I drive. I have the best of both. I have a door car that does wheel stands and a dragster that can compete with the best in the country. I wouldn’t have it any other way. We built the cars as a family and we race as a family. I couldn’t ask for more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have a certain order that I do in the staging lanes before I make a pass. I have to check left tire pressure, check right tire pressure, put up tire gauge on passenger side of car, walk around the car, put on my pants, then jacket, get in the car, buckle seat belt in specific order, attach left arm restraint, put on left glove, put on helmet, put on right glove, put on neck brace, pull my pony tail from under the neck brace and lastly attach my right arm restraint. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-75778567028671591242015-02-24T23:35:00.000-08:002015-02-26T06:57:30.538-08:00Car of the Week: Dana Duckett's 1970 Chevelle SS 454<div style="color: #232323;">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My best friend had a drag car back in the late 80s, and I started going to the track with him every weekend. First we raced a 331 cid small block powered ’74 Vega at the Bethany, MO track and were the track champions in our class for several years. We then began running a ’67 big block powered Camaro and moved to the Princeton, MO track after Bethany closed. I’ve always been interested in cars, and always had a hot street car dating back to my high school days when I had a ’71 Chevelle running a small block (355 cid) with a tunnel ram. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My current “hot rod” is a 1970 Chevelle SS 454 (LS-6) convertible clone.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is a .030 over 454 with Speed Pro 10.5:1 pistons, factory LS-6 steel crank, Lunati 60204 Voodoo cam, lifters, and springs and many of the original LS-6 parts including 291 rectangle-port closed-chamber heads, 569 Winters aluminum intake, and an original 4492 Holley 780 carb. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is backed by a Turbo 400 that Steve Oldani built for me using BTE internal parts and a <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/BTE-11-quot-Street-Strip-Torque-Converter.html" target="_blank">BTE 11” Street/Strip stall converter</a> running through a Richmond Gear 4.10 posi. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">I use BTE products because my transmission builder, Steve “the Trans Man” Oldani, had nothing but great things to say about your products and that your service was second to none. I had known Steve for several years before he did any work for me. Steve was rebuilding my convertible’s transmission and recommended several upgrades along with one of your street/strip converters to go along with the new engine I was building. When I ran into some problems with my converter several months later, BTE immediately shipped me a replacement. The BTE tech staff followed-up and were extremely helpful. In this day and age, this level of personal service is unheard of and BTE’s willingness to stand behind their product and make sure I was completely satisfied was very refreshing. I’m sold on BTE products and recommend them to everyone I know! Your products speak for themselves and I'm a BTE customer for life.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’ve always looked up to the door slammers in pro stock, including drivers like Warren Johnson and a guy with more local ties, Bob Morton who used to drive the Cooper & Kriegh Pizza Hut pro stock Camaro.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">An original 1969 DZ302 Camaro.</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-72276848731986779572015-02-18T09:25:00.001-08:002015-02-18T09:25:40.504-08:00Car of the Week: Joey Painter's 1969 Chevy Camaro<div style="color: #232323;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Welcome to the </i><a href="http://www.bteracing.com/" style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #0433ff; letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><b><i>BTE Racing</i></b></span></a><i style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about </i><b style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><i>Joey Painter </i></b><i style="letter-spacing: 0px;">from Boaz, AL and his</i><b style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><i> 1969 Chevy Camaro. </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have lots of friends that race, so they got me started. I have been a drag racing fan my entire life. My dad, Troy, raced when I was a child. I guess it’s always been something I’ve been very interested in.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">First race I carried my car to was Alabama International Dragway.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I use a <a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Transmissions/Powerglide-Transmissions/" target="_blank"><b>BTE Powerglide</b></a> for 3 seasons now. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I like BTE products because I have never had any problems with them. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am going to Scotty Richardson’s driving school, and if I can learn to drive like him everybody better look out.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If I could afford it, I would travel the country doing nothing but racing and meeting new people. Maybe one day I will drive a pro mod car, but I also like bracket racing, 6.0 and 5.70.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="line-height: 18px;">Welcome to the </i><a href="http://www.bteracing.com/" style="color: #888888; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;">BTE Racing</span></i></b></span></a><i style="line-height: 18px;"> Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about </i><span style="line-height: 18px;"><i><b>Chance Lykens </b>from Lamar, MS and his<b> 1978 Chevy LUV. </b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I got into drag racing after my dad told me all his stories of driving for my grandpa. After my father died when I was 14 years old, my grandpa saw me in a depressed mood so he put me in our race truck.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My first race was in September of 2010.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I race a 1978 Chevy LUV.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The trucks nickname is "Ladies Man." </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All our products are from BTE, because they work great and BTE is five minutes down the road. We have great friends down there, and we know they are best at what they do. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We use BTE because their products are durable. They withstand a bunch of torque and power. Our converter and transmission have lasted over five years. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I look up to two main people. My grandfather who has helped me with everything he can. From putting me into a race car to helping with life. He's the only reason I'm racing now. I couldn't do it without "Pop." I actually also look up to a BTE employee. Bryan Robinson has been a really great inspiration for me. He's helped me with advice a lot and I even use his old fire jacket. He's a great bracket racer and it shows on and off the track. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'd really love to drive Chevy 2 or a dragster. I've driven a bunch of door cars, but I've never had a chance to hop in a dragster. I've driven my buddy, Jeremy Harrison's Chevy 2 a few times. It's a great ride and I love driving it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My pre-race ritual is pretty normal. I drink a lot of water and joke around with my 2 grandpas, Danny Lewis and Monkey Bolden. We look over last week's runs and ride the golf cart around the track.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1137991408441976825.post-30413079027965080592015-02-03T19:41:00.001-08:002015-02-03T19:41:45.595-08:00Car of the Week: Wendy Kreps' 1979 Chevy Malibu<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="color: #232323; line-height: 18px;">Welcome to the </i><a href="http://www.bteracing.com/" style="line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><i><span style="color: blue;">BTE Racing</span></i></b></span></a><i style="color: #232323; line-height: 18px;"> Car of the Week series, where we feature our customers and fans, and the cars (and trucks) they love to race. Today, it’s all about </i><span style="color: #232323; line-height: 18px;"><i><b>Wendy Kreps </b>from Vinemont, AL and her<b> 1979 Chevy Malibu.</b></i></span></span><br />
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<b>How did you get into drag racing?</b> </div>
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All it took was a ride-along in the passenger seat on a warm-up pass for me to decide that drag racing might be pretty fun!</div>
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<b>When and where was your first race?</b></div>
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I bought my first car in 2005, an ’80 Malibu, and ran my first race in footbrake class at Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip, Baileyton, AL in the summer of 2006.</div>
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<b>What model/year do you race now?</b></div>
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A ’79 Malibu</div>
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<b>Does your car have a nickname?</b></div>
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<i>Fearless.</i> The short story behind that: A wreck destroyed my ’80 in 2012. I bought this car two weeks to the day after the wreck and came back in 2013.</div>
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<b>What's under the hood?</b></div>
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A stock GM block 383 with forged internals, currently undergoing an upgrade to AFR heads and a composite intake</div>
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<b>Which BTE products do you use in your vehicle and why do you use BTE?</b></div>
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I have run a <b><a href="http://www.bteracing.com/Torque-Converters/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">convertor</span></a></b> serviced by BTE for the past 5 years. Their quality and service is the best in the business. I have changed configurations a few times over the years and BTE has never failed to nail the convertor set-up for my combination.</div>
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<b>Someone you look up to in racing?</b></div>
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The two people I look up to the most are Michelle Furr and Luke Bogacki. Not only are they very good racers in the NHRA Super Gas/Super Comp classes, they are wonderful, humble people who represent the sport so well.</div>
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<b>If money were no object, what would you drive?</b></div>
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Believe it or not, I wouldn’t trade my car for anything, she’s a solid ride! I would, however, step up and try running in the NHRA or IHRA semi-professional classes. Last year (2014) was my rookie year running top-bulb and I did well in some sizable fields locally, so I hope to graduate to running some bigger stakes races in 2015.</div>
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<b>What is your pre-race ritual (if you have one)?</b></div>
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I don’t have any pre-race rituals, but I do wear a certain necklace to every race and I keep a small laminated copy of my favorite prayer in my car where I can see it.</div>
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