Drag And Drive event advice and recap on our Sick Week 2023 experience

This video is intended to maybe help people have a smoother showing. Nothing in this video is directed towards anyone in particular, just observations we made during the week and my thoughts on how to make your cars better and easier to work with.

[@Dave-jj4np]

I have a lot of respect for someone that shares their knowledge with others. Thank you!

[@djk91lx28]

I wish 1320 showed more coverage of your car and passes while covering the event. Y’all killed it. Great work

[@jtfuel75]

Bad azz hot rod!! Excellent job at Sick Week.. She FLY'S

[@erickbernard8208]

The thought into this car is amazing, spectacular build

[@rustyblack5769]

Awesome build!! Absolutely a well thought out build with attention to detail that proves you are a great builder. Keep up the good content. Love seeing the tips and details

[@alexwagle]

All excellent advice!!!!!!! My car is slow slow (12.80s) but I spent a whole day driving around with empty U-Haul trailer on car because I had just installed the hitch, and rear gear in the car. Then loaded trailer and drove it around some more just to make sure everything worked. Left Richmond VA and 1st fuel stop in Darlington, fueled up, then went over back of car doing bolt check on car and trailer. Rather be over paranoid, and ended up having zero issues with anything we did on the car prior to the week. The 7 P method speaks volumes - Propper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scottrussell2281]

Great video as always Devin. After seeing what you guys accomplished at this event, anyone not watching what you share about building a car for this purpose is really missing out. Many thanks for all the time and effort you put into making these videos and all the great information you share.

[@theholleyefiguy]

thanks man, i try to help where i can. but i suppose ytou can lead them to water but cant make them drink

[@robinwendt5527]

Always such wise words 🙌

[@alcoatornado2749]

Your best Video yet!!

[@jeeperbrad1983]

I knew that car was badass but Damn man. That is a purpose built fast AF street car. When I saw the air compressor for the airbags over top of the carbon wheel wells I 😂. That’s the level you took this car too. Shaved every ounce of weight to build it the proper way to work. Congrats on the best built car I think I’ve ever seen.

[@theholleyefiguy]

thanks man, i appreciate it

[@danielsullivan9865]

Congratulations on your win. As always getting the best knowledge here. Any problem us common folk have encountered. You have the answer. Thanks

[@dragthatsht]

RedArc makes an awesome trailer brake controller that has a small remote mount control. I have it in my van and love it. The box is back under the dash and you only have a knob sticking out the dash.

[@Fordman1989]

Awesome video it definitely gave me good advice and hope

[@broc2238]

Congrats on the win. You put together one incredible machine with a bunch of forethought. Was impressed watching you guys run all week at each of the tracks and made sure I headed out to the stands every time you guys were making a pass. Didn’t realize you had a channel until I saw Kevin (ksr) mention it on one of his recent videos. New subscriber now 👍🏻

[@nosnerd1967]

everything is thought out . Everything. He had more fun than most ! and that’s the point of SW !!

[@diygaragetx]

Excellent video, Devin. I am surprised you didn't touch on the front mounted fuel cells, personally that scares the crap out of me. Your attention to detail is what put you in the winner circle, there's no denying that!

[@darinlewis9478]

A lot of good valuable info here. Thank you for sharing

[@markhoff5205]

Great Job on the Win!! Your planning paid off!!

[@AndrewH9999]

Congrats on the win guys. Heck of a better time than last year 😂

[@johnweaver1198]

Cars like this are at a different level.... what I try to wrap around my head is people who put all the money in high end DD cars and they are struggling with wiring issues. One thing I would do is any crimped terminal would get a pull gauge put on it to test strength when I could make use of the tool. Simple and a way to qualify your crimps are strong enough and consistent.... You definitely know your stuff!!!!!

[@theholleyefiguy]

The better suggestion is to bring it to us at hcrinnovations.com and have me wire the car

[@DoctrParker]

Devin has a face! Nice meeting you brother and you kicked our asses, good work.

[@theholleyefiguy]

lol nice meeting yall too

[@JokersNation]

It was cool to meet you in Gainesville. Finally got to put a face to the voice i hear on here. Like i said there thank you for all your videos.

[@theholleyefiguy]

You're welcome. Sorry if I was a bit short in gainesville we were so focused on surviving and you could probably tell we were very much in a work mode lol

[@JokersNation]

@@theholleyefiguy naw man you was fine. Hell i felt like i was holding ya back from work. It was great time!

[@mrjimbobtx]

Congrats on the win, I really love all the thought that you have put into the setup of the car!

[@V8CHEROKEE]

First of all, congratulations on your Sick Week win , that id awesome!! Second, have always loved your Vert, it is truly wicked! Lastly, thank you for sharing all the information that you share. You are an awesome dude! This video in particular was very helpful. My son and myself are building a 79 Notch to do Drag n Drive events. Plans are to have it ready for 2025. Hope to catch up with ya at an event one of these days! Keep doing what you do my friend!

[@theholleyefiguy]

Thanks man. Glad to hear this stuff I put on here could be of some use

[@BubbysFabShop]

I really enjoyed sickweek for sure and glad I got to see your car while we were running in the event also. Your car is definitely the truth and glad we finished the whole week because its definitely 100% a heck of a drive when they had us sitting in traffic that was really the only part that sucked... What is that back up camera unit you are using looks really handy.

[@rickyscz28]

What an amazing car!

[@DerekPutnam]

Some great tips and tricks! Thanks for sharing!

[@Smitty52411]

Really nice car man. Saw it up close at Gainesville and the fit and finish is unbelievable. Congrats on the win!

[@whyamihereg]

Great Video thank you for the suggestions!!

[@McGuigan21]

I know yall already made a statement, but was really hoping the very last pass would've hooked. 6.xx would've been absolute badass on the 235s. Also, none of my business at all, but maybe some hands were shook this past week. You/HCR turn out absolute gorgeous work and would love to see it get the recognition it deserves.

[@theholleyefiguy]

thanks man i really appreciate it

[@arturozarate1752]

All great info! You may have to say bbv it louder for those in the back. I knew your car was gonna be fire!

[@bainsimpkin4062]

Congratulations on your win. Thanks for everything you share.

[@xXSlickNickXx757]

Quite possibly the smartest man on KZbin to work on a race car. 🏁im big inspired my man 💪

[@CARRIERGUY]

Really like how clean the setup is also. Congrats on the W!

[@kennethstaszak9990]

Well thought out and executed car! It's the attention to the small things that avoids the big things.

[@rpturbo]

Congratulations on the win! Definitely well deserved! I don't see anything wrong with racing your own event. Everyone has the same opportunity to win, if they can't keep up, step up their game. Hell, look at Tom, he certainly hasn't won his event. 🤷

[@bradleyt3820]

Went from not even making it past day 1 last year to absolutely dominating rowdy radial for first in class. Congrats man! I'm sure you know but if you do rocky mountain race week trailer brakes are required since you have non vented rotors.

[@mmohr23]

top notch advice, especially the " the race is won in the shop "

[@FoxRob93]

This is another awesome video. Love your modestly. Great tips, many of which can be applied to any car.

[@procharged94]

'Preciate the video. I need all the motivation I can get, to not only continue to race, but to strive to do it correctly.

[@camstuart5607]

Great video! thanks for all the info. Do you have a video or more info on the backup camera that you used?

[@ClutchJon]

Great video! Thanks!

[@BlaserBuilds]

👍👍👍

[@deranger408]

Great video and advise as always. It's nice talking to you at Gainesville.

[@jakesdad21]

That turbo filter setup is way cool

[@Pearlmussin]

I agree !

[@Jvcomet]

Great info. Thanks. And congrats on the win 👍

[@SoftiesTruck]

Thanks for sharing all your experiences and tips man., I wired my LS foxbody drag car myself from watching and taking notes from for how to wire guides

[@gafrers]

Great overview. The air filter is the same as some Honda lawnmowers . What is your opinion on using some thermal camelbacks latched to the seats for hydration?

[@ryanpotter5002]

What a great video man, and your car looks awesome

[@dragdriverepeat]

Great video dude! Lots of great tips!! Now, where do i find a 3200 hp dump truck motor......?

[@theholleyefiguy]

Par racing engines

[@Autofaze]

You guys were flying! Awesome video recap

[@Canadianchucknorris69]

Great video my friend, and congrats again for a flawless performance! I am interested in who’s fire system you are using and I am thinking about trailer brakes as well!

[@theholleyefiguy]

Lifeline 360 is the fire system its a electric system. You can find info on them at hms motorsports online

[@Mr5speed]

Congrats!! Very thorough & informative.

[@colemanmech]

I like the comment near the end about the engine builder lol...

[@Jason_Bacon]

I feel as if you are spewing common sense, that somehow isn't so common.

[@lethlbu]

Exactly 💯

[@555Slovelle]

Great informative video!

[@Doc_Fischer]

Trying to get our Duster finished for the Southeast Street and Yeet for this fall. I am finding that most of the under hood sensors we use are from Standard products, not the “T” series . I keep letting my friends know that if they use marine alternators they will solve most of their average electrical issues. I love the mini Denso MerCruiser alternators. .

[@customautomarine]

Congrats on the win! Love these types of videos.

[@jayb6441]

It was awesome seeing how well you guys did last week. Your attention to detail is why you guys did so well. I hope to do Sick Week next year myself. Why didnt you drive this time?

[@theholleyefiguy]

jordan has a nhra license and i dont plus hes a better driver than me

[@badmannerz3729]

What is the size of that radiator? Nice to get an idea of total CI of cooling space to make a comparison. 4 year build coming out and the Summit Midwest race is my first drag and drive with it.

[@thatc10]

air gaps for your cup holders. Got it. I really agree with people not rushing to an event with untested junk. LMAO.

[@redlinefury]

Appreciate the tips!

[@Brandon-Moore]

Best channel out here

[@ajracing6631]

Congratulations

[@mike4fo]

Great info I love it. What made u choose a convertible fox over a hard top?

[@theholleyefiguy]

To be different

[@mike4fo]

@@theholleyefiguy hell ya! my 92 is convertible as well enjoy 💪🏼

[@oldandboosted]

Congrats on the win. I guess I'm an old fogey, I had to Google what yeet meant

[@dragdriverepeat]

Grabbing my note pad now!! About to get learned...

[@K-Effect]

Knowledge

[@jcnpresser]

We’re the guys saying that TBM’s were sprint car brakes, old timers? Isn’t that where they started, but they make brakes for every thing now, monster trucks to Indy cars? Oh, nice job on winning!!!

[@rambojennings937]

Do you prefer to run the GM brushless fans and Davies Craig Water pump versus a Delta PAG brushless fan/water pump combo?

[@AirdoutRacing]

Question on your davis craig pump, any restrictor to slow down flow? Mine I'm thinking is flowing too fast?

[@theholleyefiguy]

no restrictor

[@AirdoutRacing]

@@theholleyefiguy thanks!

[@chethewitt9011]

Wish I'd had a chance to say hi devin, big fan of the channel, unfortunately we didn't make it past day 1.

[@theholleyefiguy]

Dang man sorry to hear that

[@chethewitt9011]

@@theholleyefiguy ha, battled two issues with the car that didn't come up in the prior two weeks of driving it. Actually scheduled a dyno session tuesday morning, found 30whp, discovered fuel was one issue, and a failing brand new fuel pump was the other...but didn't make it to bradenton in time. Lession learned! I'm bringing a much less complicated setup to the event next year if we get in. (V8 colorado) I wanted to see your car run and just didn't have time. Love the big block setup. Can't believe how well your car does with the tire setup!!

[@hangfire6368]

It seems like the racers could organize volunteers to provide overnight security. Maybe even hire someone for some piece of mind.

[@Flitzer514]

What do you think about DBW for a car like yours? Is it unproven tech? Also, if anybody isn't scared of fires, watch some Indy 500 methanol fires where the drivers are burning with safety crews staring at them like they are Ricky Bobby.

[@theholleyefiguy]

i dislike dbw alot

[@Racestatus]

I want to change my battery kill out so I can have a switch like that. Do you have a kit or something on the website?

[@theholleyefiguy]

yes we do, email [e-mail] we dont have just the kill switch and contactor setups on the site yet

[@lancoshotrodgarage2858]

What do you think about GM sensors on an N/A application? I'm a Parts Counter Guy at a Chevrolet dealership and see failures on certain sensors. Most last the lifetime of an engine.

[@theholleyefiguy]

They're fine

[@talleddie81]

Really great informative video! It was interesting to hear that your methanol pump is cable driven, haven't seen that before. The other people I follow all seem to have belt driven pumps. Out of curiosity, why are methanol pumps always mechanically driven? It is possible to have an electric pump for methanol?

[@theholleyefiguy]

Electric pumps just don't move enough volume. My mechanical pump is 27 gallon per minute

[@yorkenworthy]

Does that BB Chevy fit in a fox with stock shock towers, same question for a turbo 400 does it fit in the tunnel or major mods to fit combo

[@theholleyefiguy]

Yes

[@rickfox5175]

Great video Devin. Do you have a link or anywhere I could get that filter setup?

[@theholleyefiguy]

My fab guy performance fab in roebuck sc built it

[@procharged94]

Do you have a spool in it or something like an S-trac?

[@theholleyefiguy]

Spool

[@tctz28]

Congratulations on the win! Did you do anything for anti theft? I was worried about that when I was on Raceweek. Thanks for all the videos.

[@theholleyefiguy]

I did but would rather not discuss it

[@tctz28]

@@theholleyefiguy I understand completely. Thank you.

[@arturozarate1752]

Did you keep the brake bias 80/20 front to rear, or flip it to 20/80???

[@theholleyefiguy]

It's all adjustable I have a bit more bias to the rear but close to 60 40

[@arturozarate1752]

@@theholleyefiguy are you running larger diameter in the rear than the front?

[@turbodarryl]

The dual pass radiator that your using, is it a 1” tube or a 1.25” tube radiator?

[@theholleyefiguy]

1.25

[@turbodarryl]

Thanks for the info, your videos are Awesome 👍🏻

[@slopoke22]

I will be racing on the next one! Don't care if I can only get 9s. Good channel been following you a while.. why do you not drive Devin?? Also where can I find info on your event

[@theholleyefiguy]

sestreetyeet.com

[@slopoke22]

@@theholleyefiguy thank you sir and cya later

[@CARRIERGUY]

Sweet car.

[@rzmod4766]

probly the most sorted car at sick week..

[@markbogle8062]

What do you do use for a trans ? And how much does it cost ?

[@theholleyefiguy]

Close ratio 3 speed th400 built by camerons torque converter services in Columbia sc. I think around 12k I built it over a few years to what it is now

[@xXSlickNickXx757]

Not many think that far ahead or in depth as u did when u built this car.

[@gregjones6978]

No very often a show car shows up to a drag race and covers the field by .5 seconds

[@jacksonenviro]

Your next vid should be on 60' and suspension advice for small tire cars

[@theholleyefiguy]

We usually charge for that but I'll see what I can do

[@cameron878]

Do you have an aluminum block?

[@theholleyefiguy]

Yes

[@benrossbach6501]

2 things you can't have to much of ,brakes and safety

[@Pearlmussin]

What size exhaust do you run?

[@theholleyefiguy]

5 inch

[@RoryMalloy]

That fuel mileage is damn impressive

[@TechMarcB]

Devin, could you help spec one of those alternators for a 14v battery?

[@theholleyefiguy]

not really possible with 14 volt battery cause they typically charge about 15.8 volts

[@TechMarcB]

Ok, I have an adjustable xs volt powermaster deal on the car. I’d like it to stay steadier voltage and more idle amps. I’ll give them a call about it.

[@jamesnj3454]

I'm curious to know what your accent is? Where are you from?

[@theholleyefiguy]

Born in north jersey, lived in PA for a while now live in South Carolina

[@Oddfox_garage]

The front cup holders are your your coffee...

[@theholleyefiguy]

i prefer iced coffee in florida

[@LynnTwinCustoms513]

Jeff Bezos can afford to build us all race cars

[@steveboyer9995]

If you fail to prepare you prepare to fail

[@shortymack340]

This dude think of all the small things and it works he probably be laughing at everyone else busting they ass 🤣 🤣