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Coming along nicely. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img] The MPH is there for solid 11 second passes.

Can you post the incrementals, and do you know what the car weighs?

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Be SURE to remove the 11 cases of Sun Drop Soda, before you weigh the car [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Dan

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Thanks again for the compliments....it's nice to see the car improve but still be fun to drive.

Dan.....I completely forgot to take the Sun Drop out. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/stupid.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

Eric, I believe the car weighs 3600 w/out me in it. Here are the numbers from the last run:

60'...1.831
330...5.184
1/8...7.905
MPH...89.35
1000..10.281
1/4...12.281
MPH...112.89

I ran pump gas with octane boost, timing was at 39*, no air cleaner or spare tire with 15.5 lbs of air in the rear tires.

Kurt

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Eric, I believe the car weighs 3600 w/out me in it. Here are the numbers from the last run:

60'...1.831
330...5.184
1/8...7.905
MPH...89.35
1000..10.281
1/4...12.281
MPH...112.89

I ran pump gas with octane boost, timing was at 39*, no air cleaner or spare tire with 15.5 lbs of air in the rear tires.

Kurt </div></div>

Kurt;

You're picking up 23.5 mph on the back half which is pretty good for this combination.

Pick up that 60' time ~.2 and 11's are in the bag. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

-Is the car dead-hooking? If so, does it bog at all on the launch?

-For comparisons sake: what were the 60' times with the 780/163? (can't remember, does the 163 still have the plenum divider intact?)

-Did you change the rear gears and intake/carb at the same time?

-Is the timing locked out @ 39°, or is there a functioning curve? If so, what are the #'s?

-Have you done A-B-A testing with/without the air cleaner to verify it is faster w/o?

-What's the pump cam/squirter combo on the carb? (4781?)

-Shocks/springs/sway bar(s)?

-Any front or rear suspension traction aids? (appears the car leaves pretty level now, unusual for a &quot;stock&quot; A body)

In case I haven't said so lately, I seriously dig that car. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

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Eric, I will get you more details on the current and old setup...I have to get ready for work. Thanks for the compliment and the info/help.

Kurt

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It hooked pretty good at first with a 4000 rpm launch but then spun a little.

I can't find my time slip from Joliet but here's my best time from Byron:

60'...2.185
330...5.595
1/8...8.417
MPH...87.17
1000...10.841
1/4...12.912
MPH...108.38

That was with the M/T Indy Profile tires leaving 2000 rpm's or so. I had the 163 intake and the 4346 Holley on it.

I changed the intake only and took the car to the track early spring. It was opening day of GLD and it was a little cool. The car was spinning bad in first an getting sideways in second with both ET's in the 13.1xx. I wasn't very happy with the track so I loaded it up and went home. Then I put the 850dp on and changed the gears.

The timing has a mechanical advance with a 14* differential. So at 39* total timing it starts out at 25*.

I started out with the air cleaner on then took it off after the 3rd or 4th pass but I made other changes too. Yes....I should have made one more pass with it on but I was too happy with the last pass.

I'm embarrassed to say that I just threw the 4781 on that a friend let me borrow to try without doing anything to it but the motor seems to like it....a lot. The carb looks to be stock. The accelerators are 30cc in the front and 50cc in the rear. It has 31/31 squirters. I'm not sure what the cams are but appear to be white (F) and pink (R)???

I have Koni shocks up front but not sure what the are exactly and a sway bar. The rear shocks are QA1 12 position adjustable. I installed Edelbrock Anti-Hop bars installed with the upper and lower control arms boxed in with no sway bar in back. I have air bags on both rear springs but forgot to check that day.

Thanks, Kurt

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Kurt, Did you ever run the car at the strip. with slicks on it? Slicks usually put the power to the track? Since you said you where spinning the tires.The Dutchman [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bbbenny</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Kurt, Did you ever run the car at the strip. with slicks on it? Slicks usually put the power to the track? Since you said you where spinning the tires.The Dutchman [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] </div></div>

Benny, I'm currently using M/T ET Street tires which, correct me if I'm wrong, are very close to ET Drag tire except ET Street tires are DOT approved. They are a couple of years old but haven't been used very much.....until now.

Kurt

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Here is the video of my best run.

Any thoughts/suggestions....other than don't put my hand in front of the tach? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Thanks, Kurt

[email protected]

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Boy does that bring back memories. I had that identical view and sound for several years.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Boy does that bring back memories. I had that identical view and sound for several years. </div></div>

So what happened [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Dan

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Just went the way all the others did. I went through cars like underwear and just traded up. I have posted photos of my 69 here before. It had a 427/M22 with a low rise 2x4 set up and was LeMans Blue white stripe. Unfortunately, I never took the car down the 1/4 mile. Loved that car!!!!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">H...
Any thoughts/suggestions....other than don't put my hand in front of the tach?</div></div>

Just this: only change one thing at a time when testing. When you change more than one thing you don't know what actually helps or hurts.

Loved the video. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just went the way all the others did. I went through cars like underwear and just traded up. I have posted photos of my 69 here before. It had a 427/M22 with a low rise 2x4 set up and was LeMans Blue white stripe. Unfortunately, I never took the car down the 1/4 mile. Loved that car!!!! </div></div>

What? How did I miss this? Please email me these pictures or post them on here again.

Dan

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Here you go Dan. God I miss that car as it was fast and a blast even with no headers. These photos were taken approximately early 1981. Mine was not a 300 Deluxe so hopefully that was not what you were expecting.

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Nice photos Rick! Cool ride!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Rick,

Love it! That Chevelle rocks! Love the carb set up [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Check your email.

Thanks for sharing these photo`s.

Dan

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That's a cool Chevelle Rick. I love the 427ci decal on the alternator bracket.

I bet you DO wish you still had that car. Thanks for posting the pictures of it.

Kurt

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I went to Byron yesterday with a group of guys....one of them took this picture. I need to get the rear to leave level.

Kurt

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...-dscn72151.jpg

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That's a great pic Kurt!

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Looks like a &quot;Mini&quot; Old Red Alert launch, cool... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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Nice hit! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

What was the 60'?

A rear sway bar will help some, an aftermarket ARB would be the best solution.

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Thanks guys. Eric, had my best 60' yesterday of 1.77, otherwise they were a consistant 1.8x.

Kurt

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Wow - great shot Kurt!

Jake

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69 Post Sedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I went to Byron yesterday with a group of guys....one of them took this picture. I need to get the rear to leave level.

Kurt

https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...-dscn72151.jpg
</div></div>

One of the Best &quot;DAY 2&quot; pics of All [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Plus you need some skinny`s up front. Next spring after your winter project [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

Dan

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Cool pic [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Someone posted this on YouTube.

Kurt

Byron Dragway Pass

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Cool...looks like a 12.21 pass?

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Bruce, I ran a [email protected] that pass.

I'm not sure why but everyone seemed to be running slower that day. When I was at SCR15 the car ran 12.15@115 and I was spinning in first gear....the temp was in the upper 50's at Byron compared to August weather at Joliet. I thought for sure it would be in the high 11's on Saturday. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img]

Kurt

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A stiffer spring, such as a Moroso and/or a air bag would help plant the right rear (level the front).

You may have been hooking too good. At times a little tire slip is not a bad thing, as it allows the engine to operate within the RPM range where it makes the most power.

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An air bag in the passenger rear will keep that front tire on the ground. 15-20 lbs is good.

I'd say you have 100% traction if that wheel is going up..Looks cool. I'd leave it alone.

But you do use [waste] some HP to get it all twisty like that [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Thanks Kurt...keep sharing, me likey! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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Thanks for the tips Tom and Jim.

I currently have QA1 12 position shocks and air bags in the rear. I just need some more seat time to get them adjusted so the car launches level.

The car leaves very different at 4000 RPM's vs. off idle!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

Bruce....glad you like them. I'll post any others as soon as they come up.

Kurt

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I made a Special Presentation to Kurt this weekend [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ps36eb967b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pse3685404.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...psf27d8450.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...pscd7ef420.jpg

Dan

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Cheers,

Congratulations.

Ryan

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Congrats and Schwinnnngggg! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] Kurrrrrrrt

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rixls6</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Congrats and Schwinnnngggg! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] Kurrrrrrrt </div></div>

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]

Dan

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Thanks to Dan for surprising me with the COA. We had talked about it when I first purchased the car but as everyone knows.......things get put aside because of....well.....life.

But if you know Dan, he's a man of his word!!!!!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]

Thanks again Dan, it was a pleasant surprise. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Kurt [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Your BiG SMILE says it ALL [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dan

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Karen and I took a trip the apple orchards in Gays Mills, WI near the Mississippi River. It's beautiful this time of year and a fun trip. We put on 275 miles round trip with NO issues. That's with a <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">solid </span></span> roller cam, 4-speed and 4.56 gears. Many thanks to my engine builder SRL Motorsports (Gary Soderberg). He cringes every time I take the car out (I'm hard on it). [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Kurt

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...006_130012.jpg