Thread: For Don Shilady

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Hello Jerry,

I have been busy (?) watching TV in the cold months but it sure feels good to hear from you and others on the Forum and there are signs of early Spring-like days here in Virginia to the point of seeing a few convertibles with their top down, but then we alternate with the next freezing rain. Regarding nitro-methane that offers one of the curious features of theoretical calculations for what are called computer experiments "in silico". However I was fortunate to have a wet chemistry lab during my career and I taught an experimental course while my main research was computer calculations. I was repeatedly surprised when I did real experiments and made sure they worked in the lab course so the number of times I/we flirted with poisonous gases and cyanide solutions means I was lucky that I did use normal safety precautions. Thus I really appreciate your comments about the care required to use "nitro" fuel. By the way one of my last messages from you recommended the last year of LS SBC blocks that would accept most of my '76 block equipment but that message was removed somehow. Tell me again what is the last year for a junkyard LS SBC compatible with my 1976 SBC? Keep in touch and let's hear more stories about the use of "nitro". I have always been fascinated by the engine rebuilds between rounds and the risk of an error that might explode the supercharger or drop the crank on the track. You are the person with a vast experience so lets hear more stories!

Best Wishes,
Don Shillady
Retired Scientist, Teen Rodder