CASPER suffers major Carnage at the No Brainer Nationals!! Shadyside Dragway 2023

[@juniorwhelchel6337]

Prayer for Jackson Reds son and each and everyone else with cancer dear God please heal them and give them good health

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Amen! Andy

[@andrew_brent]

I was behind the start line when you left and heard Casper hit the limiter hard on the 2-3 shift and figured the c-4 gave up, hang in there Andy 👍

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Well it wasn't the trans after all! I stripped the splines out of the converter... Crazy stuff! still riding the struggle bus..lol Andy

[@DanEBoyd]

Cancer sucks and scares the hell out of me. My Dad died of brain cancer. Man, you were starting to really walk past that Mustang, too! Lots of Fords there...👍👌

[@popatop6657]

My heart and prayers go out to all concerned. Thanks for all you folks are doing.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks! Jackson has had a tough time.. Thanks for watching! Andy

[@billfioretti3013]

Keep diggin' Andy. Here's hoping that jewel of an engine came away unscathed. You have a lot to consider and just about everyone will be chiming in with an opinion. A Lenco would be both throwback cool and bulletproof.😉

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Bill, the engine is good... come to find out it stripped the splines in the converter.. Hopefully it will be running again tonight! Andy

[@billfioretti3013]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage Could've been SO much worse, Andy! Keep diggin'. We'll be watchin'.

[@DrArtshotrodrehab]

well, when you come for the vic , I have an AOD and boxes of drums and gears

[@600wheel]

I love a good ol’Ford guy and his hot rod

[@johnelliott7375]

You can not keep a great man and truck down. Your doing this is priceless. God bless you all and good luck.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks John! Casper is being difficult but it will turn around! Hopefully it will be running tonight Andy

[@woodysdrums8083]

That station wagon launched like beast!!!

[@bluecollarcook]

You captured the event well. Good work!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks! This one was kinda hard to do because I was working the event and trying to video... Lol Andy

[@LunarOutlawsGarage]

Poor Casper. But I know she’ll be back better than ever

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Im trying brother... this thing will find every weak link there is before its all said and done! Andy

[@edsmachine93]

Andy, sorry to see Casper broke. I hope that you will be back in the game soon. Nice of the sponsors of the Race to promote child cancer awareness. Worthy cause. That station wagon is still running great.👍 Thanks for sharing the great racing action. Take care, Ed.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Thanks Ed! if all goes well it will be running again tonight... fingers crossed! Andy

[@edsmachine93]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage good luck Andy. Be safe. I hope that your truck runs like we all know it should and can.👍👍💯🇺🇸

[@chriswatts7381]

Good video Andy hope Casper isn't hurt too bad

[@travismopargarage4949]

damn it man that sounded exspentive hope you get it back up and going soon

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Yeah it did! I will be finding out soon! Andy

[@thomasharvanek2411]

That Maverick! ♥️ Danger Zone!

[@markg7030]

One of the best muscle car era looks applied on a Maverick and a great runner.

[@rlewis8921]

Great coverage 👍

[@jonathoncouchey7151]

Man that wagon with the4.6 2 valve is badass

[@johngaughan1712]

God bless all those fighting for their loved ones! About the transmission - Ever looked at replacing the C4 with a 6R80? I put one behind an FE replacing my C6. Just a street car but they are stout stock.

[@quik65afx56]

Kinda like missing a shift,sound wise, Keep diggin Andy❤🤘Up the Irons 🤘😎

[@ClintsStreetMachines]

Cool event, good cause, Casper will be strong by the time the NNN come around.

[@stephenhotzjustdriveit]

Bummer on the C4 and prayers for the boy.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Sorry to hear that! I remember the first c4 I picked up, the input shaft came out in my hand. That gave me an Erie feeling about them. The ugly wagon is still hauling the mail!

[@sorshiaemms5959]

this is why i switched to a c6 in my 81 cougar XR 7 because it will soon be getting a 408 you were taking that guy so keep at it also i have a 275 first in my c6 thanks for the video

[@jeffdavis5704]

Man you was just starting to have fun and bam. Hopefully you'll get it fixed soon.

[@DuckyHunter812]

DV did a video about that gas everywhere problem recently, the one about velocity stacks. Air from the scoop is disrupting your carbs.

[@Sludge73]

Damn thats a bummer, but it's racing. Can't wait to see the carnage, rebuild video.

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Good to see them rasing money for a good cause. Hopefully you can get the transmission fixed or replaced in time for the next race.

[@thomasward4505]

I see a good variety of cars

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Oh no!!!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Yup.. I knew it was on borrowed time but I have something good in the works! Andy

[@bcbloc02]

lots of good running cars there fun to watch! get that Lenco already and quit screwing around! LOL It is the early 70s after all. All the big racers are running clutches still and banging gears. hand shakers for the win!! Auto if you want to go fast. ;-)

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

We still haven't seen Mixed Up's potential at the track, but I know you'll have it sorted out soon.😉👍

[@racheljames6021]

god bless

[@jamesford2942]

That's cool that they are doing this benefits for brain cancer. My sister just died last year from brain cancer. She was 55

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

You need to get yourself a Powerglide for that beast!

[@WhiteTrashMotorsports]

Truck is too heavy for a powerglide.

[@19jody72]

Dammit brother..hate to see that!

[@johnsheetz6639]

Just clicked haven't been spoiled yet praying it's just the c4 not saying just really. but me personally I waited so long to see this engine do what it was made for.

[@craig8187]

Andy thats a shame. Now! I did comment on your 2-3 shift only a week or so back saying to address that flare,, now you must fix the breakage aswell as the flare!

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

Yes you Did!! Andy

[@craig8187]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage that 2-3 shift combo of band release and clutch apply got to be spot on, no flare, no bind. At your power level and vehicle weight you will be fighting to fix this properly. Make sure you high clutch piston has not had an excessive size centrifugal bleed hole drilled in it. This delays high clutch movement and apply time. .006" per clutch plate clearance. Grooved plates(many wont agree but it works). You can put all the best parts in but if you still have a flare you will then just burn clutches. Personally I'd be taking this opportunity to move to a TH400 but i get some guys dont like mixing brands. **i see another post saying you're going to an E40d/4r100 👍👍

[@nickhaynes1990]

Hey andy big fan of ur channel. I been trying to learn how to build and tune carbs and accurately read plugs. I was wondering if u had any recommendations of books or anything to give me baseline where to start? Thanks for ur time

[@johnflett2531]

David Vizard's How to Super Tune and Modify Holley Carburetors SA216. Doesn't get much better than that book for carb. tuning.

[@danielbrealey2924]

@@johnflett2531 Most if David's stuff has been posted on his YT channel now- it's awesome info

[@nickhaynes1990]

Yeah I have that book and a couple holley books. I'm just trying to go to next level on carbs.

[@johnflett2531]

@@danielbrealey2924 His youtube channel is awesome! But the information there, is more or less in bits and pieces, the books are still better for educating yourself on specific subjects. But the channel is a must see, there's some stuff in there that isn't in any of the books I've read to date.

[@johnflett2531]

@@nickhaynes1990 Anything in particular you're having difficulty with?

[@lynnrunningdeerB4]

Now I blame squirrels🤣. Just to get ahead of him😁. That being said. C4s are not designed for this much weight. Why didn't you use a C6?

[@deanstevenson6527]

🥝✔️Self healing drumage, we hope. Red, best wishes.

[@theshed8802]

Well, that question is answered. It was never going to be a case of if, it was always when? Now we know. Time for a Lenco... As much as I hate to say it, I'm interested in seeing what broke. Regards Greg

[@danielbrealey2924]

Me too!

[@johnelliott7375]

Sorry to see what happens with the transmission. Good luck.

[@kennybee2517]

Andy, what happened to your Progression Ignition distributor for the Boss? It had a fully adjustable vacuum advance built in, didn’t it? Sorry about the trans, just lower Casper’s tailgate and have at it! 😎

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I'm sending it back to Progression have the Race Version updates Added! Andy

[@kennybee2517]

Ah, I saw that from Progression. Launch Control and data logging! Those should help you on race days. I bought a Pro Ign. distributor (after watching your dyno day episode where you installed one on the Boss) for my 71 Nova that I swap engines between a street 400 SBC, a 377 SBC 7500 RPM drag motor, and the 496 BBC it came with. The ease in which you can change timing, or upload saved timing maps for each, on the fly if need be, is so nice! I love it. Good luck with Casper and the Boss; great channel too!

[@hugechimp]

Great vid. Good sound at the track. Cell phone? Looks good.

[@chrissimes9445]

...and you were catching that Mustang, if third was there I think you'd have caught it!

[@steveburlingame1935]

Sorry about your transmision i was hoping to see how that green 86 thunderbird did and the blue one good next time

[@steveburlingame1935]

Good luck next time

[@mutantryeff]

Fingers crossed

[@grandmasmalibu]

Oh, that sucks. You were winding him in pretty good, too. No doubt the motor's making some steam. Time for a TH-400. You don't need to tell anyone it's got a Chevy trans in it.

[@jamesford2942]

Might need to step up to a small block C6 transmission next time.

[@Stevesbe]

I think that I'd the first time I seen an automatic miss a gear😊

[@keithcalitri840]

Killer video Andy sorry bout the trans boy I’d love to race that track someday. Do they ever have any stick shift racing there I’d love to get in on some and Mika’s car is so badass I love it.

[@nickmcminn2137]

Are you using the stock input shaft?

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

No, it's a 300M shaft

[@nickmcminn2137]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage just wondering Im still rocking the stock one........

[@kraschsclassics]

How was the 60 ft?

[@brokentoolgarage]

Great video! Sorry about your truck. Are you planning on Ford Takeover 2023?

[@antonpfleger5448]

Build an FMX for it.

[@faststang85]

How come you don't come up on the converter when you take off? It seems like you are leaving a lot on the table when doing that.

[@tomcumbey9029]

TH400 and ultra bell!

[@hoost3056]

Built Glide with good convertor going in next, right?

[@dionrau5580]

I think you should probably just go ahead and put a C6 in it, I never could destroy those. Yeah you definitely should.👍

[@johnflett2531]

I second the c6. You can put the late model gear set in for a lower 1st and 2nd, and c6s can be lightened up a lot. Lots of NHRA stockers run light weight c6s that are just as quick as c4s.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

I'm doing the overdrive version of a C6 the E4OD with 4R100 internals

[@johnflett2531]

@@UnityMotorSportsGarage That'll do it! Will it have a full manual valve body?

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

@@johnflett2531 yes sir with a Transbrake... Mr John Cope of CRT racing transmissions is making the valvebody !

[@mainlymusclecars420]

Have you looked into a 6R80 conversion?

[@318willrun]

Good cause event! Too bad about Casper... $$ x $$$ = racing. Not a shortage of Fords at that event!

[@shotsrodder]

It’s always the weakest link 😂😂 your friends wagon seems to haul ass 😂😂

[@blindabinda1234]

Why are there soo many people on the track that clearly don't belong there? Surprised the track allows it

[@davidleonard8369]

If Casper was a car that c-4 would’ve lasted 12 runs easy.

[@MsKatjie]

Dame it . Mad Max 351C 4V didn't win. thanks for showing it, Andy.

[@thomasward4505]

Just put a C6 in it and don't worry about the extra 30 horsepower it uses up

[@gregtough9055]

That sucks on the trans part, but it looked like good racing

[@markcarter78]

I love the C4 Ford transmission but its just not enough for your truck. You got to much HP and the truck is heavy. Give it up. I now love my 4r70w.

[@BrokenToothUFC]

Andy… what did I say about that dang C4!???? I know she’ll be back.. but maybe think about a different trans man.

[@doomman700]

Throw a gm trans in it and gain consistency and reliability, go glide.

[@blindabinda1234]

Thank God it wasn't the engine

[@Lobo-tommy10]

You woulda had him too

[@johnkufeldt3564]

Sorry about your trans. Cheers from Canada.

[@jrorie72]

WTH is up with that intro music?

[@itseithergonnaworkoritaint7852]

Why not step up to a C6, how much power will that cost, it can't be that much what maybe 15 HP vs the C4? A C6 with a gear venders unit would be the ticket. You can up your rear gear and still be able to drive it on the highway. The extra gearing would make up for the 15 HP loss from switching to a more durable transmission. Dealers choice though, just hate seeing people struggle trying to find the weak link. Built a forged internals solid roller cam, Dart heads, single plane high rise intake sbc 383 for a friend that broke 4 powerglide transmissions, 3 th350 transmissions until he went with a th400 burnt that one up and went to a performance build th400 that's staying alive. A side note, he broke two 9 inch Ford 31 spline axles and 2 center sections as well until he upgraded to 40 spline axles. Now he doesn't have to play, find the weak link anymore. He can take it out, beat the snot out of it and when he's done park it to wait to take it out next time. Good luck.

[@strokermaverick]

C4's have allot more than Casper has to offer. Not bashing Casper, in any way. Things, happen.

[@UnityMotorSportsGarage]

700hp at 4200lbs is more like 1100hp at 3000lbs... Can't beat physics...

[@unclesquirrel6951]

Personally I blame squirrels AND C4 s :(

[@NathansMoparGarage]

🦕🐿️🦖

[@atsidis]

Do I dare suggest TH-400

[@jonathoncouchey7151]

Everyone in here is saying throw a c6 or powerglide or th400 behind it. Why not a 727?? Be different 😎

[@terrybutler1911]

wasted time and money on that C4.

[@andrew_brent]

That c-4 carried the mail for a while, definitely not a waste, Andy knew he was on borrowed time with it. Time to figure out what broke, upgrade and drag some more 💪

[@treyrags]

I was afraid that 2-3 flare that was there last time was a bad omen. C6, give up a little power to friction and not worry. Sorry bud

[@terroristcam]

No vinyl in the final 😂