how do you think would win my buddy is buildin a 1970 chevelle 388 stroker 11 to one compresion the car made 430 ft lbs to the back wheels hes running 4 speed muncie with 4.11 and a mini spool and 10.5 m/t the car is fully gutted just cage or my 87 GN running 22lbs of boost with slicks and stock rear end
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TylerDurden
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you say your buddy is building a 388, but you also say he dyno'd 430......what gives?
race him from a 60 roll
race him from a 60 roll
TylerDurden
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well you mentioned he's more or less gutted, so he's a lighter than an orig chevelle.....probably still heavier than you though....are you planning on racing on the street or track?
regardless, i believe you will need to be in KILL mode to beat him, as in c16 gas and a real race chip, ie 26* timing or more at WOT
gonna probably need more than 22psi to make your point
regardless, i believe you will need to be in KILL mode to beat him, as in c16 gas and a real race chip, ie 26* timing or more at WOT
gonna probably need more than 22psi to make your point
JDSfastGN
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I would say its gonna be close but then he only dynoed 430 lbs of torque to the rear. It all depends on how his power was under the curve and how much the car actually weighs. If its still a heavy car (3600+) or so it should be able to hit high 11s but so should you. It all depends on getting out of the hole, because who ever gets out better will probably hold the other off. I think its gonna be a close run.
My opinion is it will be a tough battle for you. A Chevelle weighed around 3600-4000 lbs. I think my 71 SS weighed around 3800. So they are pretty close in weight to the GN.
430 ft/lbs at the RW is pretty healthy, but if it's a small block it will not be as fat of a torque curve as a big block.
Bigger turbo and I/C and then there will be no doubts.
Only one way to know for sure - head out to the track.
430 ft/lbs at the RW is pretty healthy, but if it's a small block it will not be as fat of a torque curve as a big block.
Bigger turbo and I/C and then there will be no doubts.
Only one way to know for sure - head out to the track.
87buick3825
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I think IF he hooks you better be on YOUR game plan or he will beat ya !!
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I run 26# of boost on my stock motor w/a TE-44 and 26* timing on 116. I would run more boost but the turbos maxxed at my elevation.
Do either of you have track experience? That can make a huge difference. If you are both new to the track, go a week before the race to practice - a big advantage at the track is your automatic vs. his stick unless he really knows how to drive.
Little6pack
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You got a LONG wait before NEW ENGLAND Dragway opens
So shall we check back with you in the spring?
Let us know when you go up so we can come & watch.
Otherwise I did not think RI was big enough to have a straight 1/4 mile road
So shall we check back with you in the spring?
Let us know when you go up so we can come & watch.
Otherwise I did not think RI was big enough to have a straight 1/4 mile road
TurboJunky
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XLR8 hit the nail on the head. He's really gonna have to be good at launching his stick car with 4.11 gears. I think that without tons of practice he's not going to find the sweet spot between RPM's, clutch, torque curve, traction and so on. Most people I've raced (informally) who had stick cars blew the tires out on launch because they're inexperienced. Especially with the adrenalin in overdrive, they get over excited and they're spinning the tires and as I'm off and runnin'.
TurboJunky
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It ain't the shifting that'll kill him, it's the launch. I'll lay $ he'll smoke his tires at the green.
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