4-bangers & me

[Jim Brierley]

I occasionally receive a book order from a post that was posted in 2013. I still have books but they have been changed several times, added chapters, color photos, etc. They are now $34 mailed here in the States, $43 to most overseas countries. e-mail jimb4e4@gmail.com for info. Thanks, Jim B

 

[GPierce]

Jim’s book is great reading even if you don’t plan to soup up your engine.

 

[CarlG]

I have at least 2 versions of his book. Great read!

 

[johnneilson]

Jim's books are great, lots of information and some history of the modern performance pioneers.

J

 

[Pete]

Jim’s book is great reading even if you don’t plan to soup up your engine.

I have soup every day.

 

[GPierce]

I was a teenager in the 50’s. We “souped up” our Fords.

 

[Pete]

I was a teenager in the 50’s. We “souped up” our Fords.

My Dad was from ancient times. They souped up their Ford's then also.

 

[GPierce]

Our “ancient times” were great. We had three inactive WWII B29 bases within 60 miles of our local B29 base that we were able to use for monthly drag races. I was at the first NHRA National Drag Race. That’s why I was inspired by Jim’s book.

https://www.motortrend.com/features/first-nhra-nationals-1955/

 

[Pete]

Our “ancient times” were great. We had three inactive WWII B29 bases within 60 miles of our local B29 base that we were able to use for monthly drag races. I was at the first NHRA National Drag Race. That’s why I was inspired by Jim’s book.

Yup, there were a few deactivated War 1 bases they raced on back then.
There were many War 2 bases we raced on after that one.
There most likely won't be any people or cars to race after the next one...lol

 

[jack backer]

Probably the fastest growing segment of the model A hobby is bangers and Jim’s work is a big part of it.

 

[Pete]

Probably the fastest growing segment of the model A hobby is bangers and Jim’s work is a big part of it.

It will be interesting to see what the inovators come up with in the future. 4 bangers will exceed the speeds of the current V8's and still meet the current rules. There will have to be rules interpretations aplenty.

 

[Jim Brierley]

Thanks guys, for all the good words! Believe it or don't, I ran for top eliminator one day at the San Fernando strip, me, 2 bikes and a coupe of some sort. I was the slowest of the group so of course lost, but it was still fun! With a lot of help from friends, we plan on running my Cook in the 4 ever 4 Club's lakester at Bonneville in August.