[ta man]

Originally Posted by ponjohn

OF2?

I'm not sure.early fall Dave B..Suggested trying a different cam with the reworkting of the heads..said it would suit the car.I said sure..So it may be but I didn't get into specifics..he did say over 600hp..that got my attention.

[ta man]

Currently doing final assembly on engine>I should have it installed early next week.

[Lee]

Originally Posted by Skip Fix

Lee I'm thinking it needs a 2.41 and run the Texas Mile in Beeville

That was the one goal I failed to complete with my old Falcon wagon, before I sold it. The transmission was built to allow overdrive and converter clutch lock-up under full throttle. If the Texas Mile had allowed the use of drag radials, I WOULD have ran it. I just could never bring myself to spend a grand on tires and wheels that I might only use once for that race :-/

Maybe I'll get to run it with the '73 Firebird :-)

It would be fun to have a GROUP of us show up and run it together!

[71 T/A]

ATI or other good brand 3800 stall converter could be your next ET gainer.

[Skip Fix]

Getting over 150mph starts getting to be a HP issue with our older non aero vehicles.

[Skip Fix]

Lee I think as long as you have correct speed rated tires for your MPH anything goes for tires. And you need fireproof driving gloves regardless of speed. Traction is an issue also a balance of traction and gears to get there with a good speed. Interesting thing is by 1/2 mile most cars are within 20 mph in the full mile for many cars.

I've toyed with it in the '81 when I get the new 455 in it and the 3.08s -or tossing my 78's original 2.56 rear in one! It would only pull 130s @ 4000 at Texas World with the stock 180 HP 400 and 2.56s, most of the road course was in second!

[Lee]

Skip, none of the 1/2-mile or longer races allow drag radials - none of the races held in Texas in the last few years, anyways. I haven't re-checked since I sold the wagon (a bit over a year ago now) but doubt the rules have changed.

[69FIREBIRD76MM]

Half inch stud, the axle bearings are pressed fit green bearings RP400's, thanks for the tips on the gear oil.

[Skip Fix]

Lee I think street radials correctly speed rated are. there are many that have a 200 treadwear they allow at open road race track days and autocrossed that might work and be a little sticky.

4.6 TIRES: DOT-approved tires in good condition are required to be used. The tire speed rating must exceed the speed rating that the car is attempting to achieve. For more info on speed ratings: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35
4.6.1 All tires must have an equal (or greater) Load Carrying Rating and Speed Rating than the original (OEM) manufacturer’s requirement.
4.6.2 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: The use of tires with better ratings than OEM is recommended.
4.6.3 Drag radials (DOT spec) are not approved. *Drag radials are approved ONLY at The Houston ½ Mile.
4.6.4 Drag racing (DOT-spec) “skinnies” or front runners are not approved.
4.6.5 Land Speed tires are NOT Approved without the approval of the Chief of Tech or The Race Director.

[OCMDGTO]

Looking good TA Man! Great thread with lots of good info, I'll be on the edge of my seat waiting to see what the new combo evolves into. In the meantime I'm saving my pennies for a 455 LOL.

[ta man]

Originally Posted by OCMDGTO

Looking good TA Man! Great thread with lots of good info, I'll be on the edge of my seat waiting to see what the new combo evolves into. In the meantime I'm saving my pennies for a 455 LOL.

Thanks I have a plan for this year,but that usually changes with a late summer upgrade or too. I know with this new bottom end it can handle anything I can throw at it.

[ta man]

Update,Engine swap under way.Engine was pulled two weeks ago,heads and intake are at SD,rockers are at Harland Sharp for a rebuild.

[ponjohn]

Originally Posted by ta man

Update,Engine swap under way.Engine was pulled two weeks ago,heads and intake are at SD,rockers are at Harland Sharp for a rebuild.

Do tell about the surgery Dave is doing to the heads.

[ta man]

Originally Posted by ponjohn

Do tell about the surgery Dave is doing to the heads.

Not sure on exact details,more head flow,milled for compression target of 11 to 1.Intake being portmatched to the new head port opening.An honest 600hp is the goal with the same street manners,91 octane,900rpm idle and run in the 10's in the heat.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Hope that paint is able to withstand 10 second passes!

[ta man]

Originally Posted by 77 TRASHCAN

Hope that paint is able to withstand 10 second passes!

Hmm ya its meant for Chevy's may slow it down!

[ta man]

Most of my list for today is complete.Rockers,pushrods installed,valley pan trimmed and installed,intake installed.Port match is perfect from SD.Engine is sealed up..the BOP one piece works good.

[MUSLCAH]

What are we shooting for with the new motor ?

[ta man]

Originally Posted by MUSLCAH

What are we shooting for with the new motor ?

No leaks or issues is goal one.Long term goal I think 10.60's without touching convertor or gears.Alot has changed from the shortblock to intake all should be positive.

[ta man]

What is your compression ratio?