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Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by US Marine, Jan 3, 2020.

  1. Jan 3, 2020 at 11:38 PM
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    US Marine

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    What kind of car do you race ???? , what Et /mph 60 ft and current set up

    This is my 72 Camaro SS and currently going thru alot of updates , hopefully running low 10's

    Scott Shafiroff 427 sbc 565hp

    Competition built T350 trans full manual reverse valve body with transbrake

    Custom built 9" dia 4500 stall converter with anti balloon plates

    Rear suspension .... full Calvert racing rear suspension with Caltracs , split mono leafs , Calvert racing adj shocks

    Front suspension .... Moroso trick springs , Calvert racing 90/10 shocks

    GM 10 bolt 3.73 gears and soon to be in it's place a 9" Ford

    NHRA 9.90ET Cert 8 point cage , Jazz racing seats , RCI 5 point harnesses

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  2. Jan 3, 2020 at 11:42 PM
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    1/4 mile track?
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2020 at 11:45 PM
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    I love chevy, ive had a few79's . I dont have the cash to build one ...hows a 700R4 trans? Just wondered why you used a t350 vs t400?
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2020 at 11:56 PM
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    Yes set up currently for 1/4 mile



    700R4 have reliability issues , I went with the T350 as it was built to hold 1k hp and all the parts are hvy duty billet aluminum . The T400 you'll lose 75hp
     
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  5. Jan 3, 2020 at 11:57 PM
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    10's is fast 1/4!
     
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  6. Jan 3, 2020 at 11:58 PM
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    Who built your trans?
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:01 AM
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  8. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:05 AM
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  9. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:09 AM
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  10. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:12 AM
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  11. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:14 AM
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    So its a stroked out 400 sbc?
     
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  12. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:17 AM
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    Yes a stroked out Dart Little M block that requires alot of block clearancing for 6" rods and also needs a small base circle cam
     
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  13. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:21 AM
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    If i ever get another, i want it strong enough to lift the front end off the ground...
     
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  14. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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    Wheelstand's are fun !!!!!!! :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:47 PM
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    You gotwheelie bars on yours?
     
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  16. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:47 PM
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    Nope !!!!
     
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  17. Jan 4, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    Man i test drove an 88 camaro once when i was 20, i hit the gas and did a 180 in the road. Just a stock car but it scared me it came loose that quick. So i opted to not buy it...lol
     
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    Does it lift the front off the ground?
     
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    It should now leaving off the 2 step / transbrake set at 3800 rpm
     
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    I had a brake line lock in my 79, i could smoke the tires. I got pulled over so many times in that thing
     
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