dbreese Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 pass 1 best pass rt .306 60' 1.753 330' 4.856 1/8 7.446 @ 94.78 mph 1000' 9.70 1/4 11.63 @ 116.31 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= pass 2 rt .294 60' 1.78 330' 4.908 1/8 7.506 @ 94.63 1000' 9.765 1/4 11.696 @ 116.38 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= pass 3 rt .209 60' 1.751 330' 4.868 1/8 7.468 @ 94.67 mph 1000' 9.724 1/4 11.652 @ 116.59 mph http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= All in all I was pleased with the increment's with the exception of the 60' times. The converter is not flashing(4100 rpm) high enough to get the engine into the peak range(5100 rpm). My gearing is also not optimal but to keep it streetable and ready for Drag Week I can't go any higher than 3.73 right now without an od trans or a gear venders spliter. I'm going to talk with the guys at Coan this week about a restall which I'll do over the winter. The car was really consistent and the air was really poor. Typical S/GA summer night. Well that should cover the excuses. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeng Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 That is pretty good Dave, but I know you have more in her. I would think you have another 10th coming off of the line, then I would bet you pick up a little more through the 1/4 just because you started at a better launch rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Nothing to shake a stick at it looked and sounded great. Also blew the doors off that rice burrner what ever the heck that was. The upper left bulb is out on your tail light though, Dont want to get a ticket for that. Great vids thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Those were some great runs. Thanks for sharing. One of these days my car will make it to the track. I'd be really happy with those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Nice. Thats about what I run in the 1/8 as the car sits right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I was wondering if you made it out Dave...congrats on the new bests!!! With the backgound noise it was hard to hear the car but it did sound like it was laying down off the line, probably a good 1000rpm short of where it needs to be. The suspension is not getting worked at all which would make me think the converter is not hitting the tires very hard. I don't think the gears are the main issue...I've got a 5000 9" Coan you can borrow... Good news is there is about 2-3 tenths on the table with just your 60'....bad news is you're gonna need a rollbar.... ....where did you end up shifting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Great times David. Good thing you posted those times. I was getting pressure to spill the beans by today. You know how it is,... inquiring minds want to know. Nice vids too. - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Very cool!!! How tall is your rear tire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks Steve, The tires are 28" tall. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 LS5 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Nice times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL M Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 David, way to go!!..11.50s or better are in your future for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeng Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Nothing to shake a stick at I disagree, that is probably exactly what I would do if I raced Dave! After he passes me, I'll probably just try and slow him down by shaking and throwing sticks at him! What else can a person do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughn Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Great times David. Thanks for sharing the vids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte7071 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wow great runs but I cant belive you still have a brake light out lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70mcarlo Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 VERY impressive times - thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudax Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Great times & very nice Monte! I especially like the color, it seems a little darker than Sea Mist. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi Mike, The color is Gulf Green code 43 for 1972. The paint job was done in 1997. It has held up pretty well. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wow great runs but I cant belive you still have a brake light out lol. LOL Shawn. I've been meaning to fix it for the last 5 or 6 years. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Great runs Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Really nice runs Dave, car looks great also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Originally Posted By: Monte7071 Wow great runs but I cant belive you still have a brake light out lol. LOL Shawn. I've been meaning to fix it for the last 5 or 6 years. David it's a good thing you haven't run into a cop or anything.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyP Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Congats David, I guess that you'll have to stop calling your car slow now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Wolf Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 A long time coming, now is when the fun starts. Sounds good, and I would guess you have a little more in it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hey Justin, Yep the fun starts now with tuning and messing with the converter. I'm gonna send the converter back to Coan for a re-stall over the winter and work the supension. Should have a little more in her. Gonna go with the drop base L-88 air cleaner per your suggestion and obvious benefits shown in your testing. In second vid the guy walking along the wall in the video is a really good stock eliminator racer and he could tell that the converter was hurting the car on the launch. When the car got out to 100' it would just rip. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
680HPStroker Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Nice runs. I agree with you about your converter, but don't be afraid of 4.11 gears. That's what I run and although it's not optimal for cruising I can live with it. Actually moving up from a 3.73 to a 4.11 isn't that much of a jump. IMHO if you got your converter right, suspension dialed in, and went for a 5.56 gear with a Gear Vendors I think you might be very suprised just how low your ET will go. As far as air cleaners go if it will clear your hood K&N makes a 16" assembly that flows almost 1,100cfm, but I don't remember if you are using a 4150 style carb, or a 4500 dominator series. The 4500 is what the air cleaner assembly is made for. I found a guy on eBay who was making inserts for 16" air cleaner assemblies that allowed you to use a 14" extreme lid. You could make your own. I believe I know I have way more airflow than I'll ever use, but I believe in overkill. Mid 11's is nothing to sneeze at. Especially for a street car. Keep it coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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