Checking in finally with a new drag build

[Joe-405]

Been scrounging for awhile. Decided it was time.

I am currently building a nitro 44 that has been changed around to suit my needs. Its in the diygk buildoff right now and all i got left is the torque converter setup, bolt on brakes, and fuel tank mount and shes ready for testing. I have already tuned the carburetor and drilled the jet to fit the application...............

here are the current build videos.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7_dmb1lFHs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W1QnDjckbU

I am hoping your residential expert in drag bikes will chime in and help with torque converter buying options !

 

[massacre]

Wow that is a very nice job you must be proud
I noticed your bars are long like mine :thumbsup:

 

[Twid]

I love seeing all mini drag bikes!

 

[trinik7597]

cant seem to get the motor video to work

 

[Brooklyn Bob]

Welcome to the minibike madness. Nice bike!

 

[CarPlayLB]

Nice bike. I like the Nitro frames, but it seems to me the where the neck attaches to the frame may be a weak point. Have you thought about additional bracing there? Not trying to be an ass, just an observation from a naive vantage point!

 

[Twid]

I agree with some real power that frame will do the twist. I was going to go with the nitro 44 till I found my Temcula Bob frame. Plus I talked to the dude at minichopperssocal and he was kinda a downer, I don't have time for that. I can't get the second video to work as well.

 

[Joe-405]

Thanks for the heads up on the neck. I will watch it closely. As the engine is a big block style engine.

And try this for the second video guys........

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5W1QnDjckbU

 

[Joe-405]

Nice bike. I like the Nitro frames, but it seems to me the where the neck attaches to the frame may be a weak point. Have you thought about additional bracing there? Not trying to be an ass, just an observation from a naive vantage point!

Yeah I built a sweet barstool racer from him also. So he's always been very helpful when I call. He has helped tremendously on the chassis and engine fitting situation. Seems how all he sends is the small block style mount welded on.

 

[trinik7597]

What's done to the motor ??? Doesn't really sound too healthy ... 420cc clone ??

 

[Joe-405]

What's done to the motor ??? Doesn't really sound too healthy ... 420cc clone ??

It is a $159 powerland 420cc clone. And some guys are wondering how it runs with minor mods done. So all i did so far is exhaust and filter mod and governor removal with the redrilling of the jets. After some testing i will put a flywheel a cam and a rod in it and redo some testing. After that and during im building a 60+hp engine with a true honda block from scratch.

 

[trinik7597]

That's cool ... now I know why :thumbsup: hope you didn't take that the wrong way.. was just curious. 60 hp is enthusiastic I would like to see that build .

 

[Twid]

Im building a 60+hp engine with a true honda block from scratch.

Let's see it.

 

[massacre]

60HP would be impressive for sure. My old man's world formula makes half of that on the bottle.

 

[Joe-405]

Let's see it.

I would but the billet crank is a little pricey and I'm still saving for it. Lol

And who gives their speed secrets away ? I have searched everywhere for gearing options and cams but not a single thread shows anything.

 

[massacre]

Everyone asked because 60hp seems pretty optimistic

 

[Cowboyfromhell]

60 hp my ass the jr dragsters aren't even 60hp and they are professional built motors for racing

 

[Twid]

How awesome would it be to see a 60HP MDB! What size tire will you be running that's a lot of power to put down and get it to hook.

 

[Twid]

And who gives their speed secrets away ?

charles mosley minidragbike Does and he builds the meanest motors.

 

[Joe-405]

Thanks twid. I was hoping somebody would catch the fact that I do realize speed and power secrets are a secret for a reason. I help a lot of drag radial buddies out and I know how that goes. I was actually told that 60hp was a low number so we shall see. If it doesn't work on this chassis I will build another one with a true Jr. Dragster rear tire and billet style front skinny that's bigger and more compatible.

I will be testing in the next week or so. So I need to make a build thread or rides thread to keep the guys informed asking about the elcheapo power land engines.

To be honest the bigger stroker will probably be a winter project thing. But I'm thinking a 460cc for sure with ported and polished head, really big cam, lectron carburetor, billet steel crank, no counter balancer. The crank people said that thing will rev 10k+ so it shall be interesting to make it all work.