Pure Stock Drag Racing tips & tricks

Rowdy Rat · #1 09-29-2003, 01:47 PM

Rob,

I'd be happy to send the information along to you and Pete as well... Just let me know where to send it!

I always got a real kick following the "pure stock" threads over on the Buick board... I didn't realize that similar threads existed here. I will definitely check in here from now on.

As far as "143" information, that's next. I currently have three big block cars that use that camshaft and I'm quite interested in getting some baseline data before proceding any further on the restoration process(es) for those cars. I have to track down a known, original "143" camshaft or two... When I do, I'll run them out to Jere Stahl's shop and have him do his thing. He actually has two different camshaft checking devices... The previously mentioned Cam Doctor as well as one of his own design that is much more precise (overkill for what I want done). In any case, when I eventually get the info back, I'll let you know.

Regards,

Stan Falenski

Chevy454 · #2 09-29-2003, 02:43 PM

Stan:

I may have a couple of original "143" cams that came out of running (well!) engines...would you be interested in checking them out?

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #3 09-29-2003, 05:07 PM

Stan,
I'll definitely take you up on your offer, and PM you my address. What you said is very interesting, and supports what the others have said.

So, is Crane still offering the blueprinted LT1 cam?

**Salvatore** · #4 09-30-2003, 01:00 AM

Hey Marlin, I bet the Crane cam in my Z/28 is probably the same one they offer for the LT1. What do you think? Standardized Crane spec job. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif[/img] Sam

**Zedder** · #5 09-30-2003, 01:51 AM

There's a lengthy and informative discussion on the 30/30 cam etc. on the NCRS board under "302 Chevy".

Chevy454 · #6 09-30-2003, 02:48 AM

Hey, Marlin: Is THIS your card?! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

Sam: that cam card above is for the Crane blueprinted LT-1 cam, and became GM's replacement (service) cam after the 3849346 cam was discontinued in December of '71 (info via NCRS). So, it was essentially GM who "standardized" the cams before Crane ever came along. But, don't worry, they have PLENTY of different blueprint grinds for everyone!

**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #7 09-30-2003, 12:10 PM

That's the '182 cam! That's what is going in over the winter [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif[/img]

**Salvatore** · #8 09-30-2003, 12:57 PM

Good going Marlin! Is Day-2 beginning to rub off on Ya? It is a shame that we can't find very early NOS LT1 cams, because they really worked. The GM LT1 short block we installed in 1972 in my 69 nova was a killer. When that cam hit around 2600 rpm's it snapped to 7000 rpm like you had nitros. Chevy does not grind the cams like that any more it seems. Marlin, Those original LT1's and 1970 Yenko's beat many a big block cars. I was there first hand! Horse Power per cubic inch...Nothing [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif[/img] out performs a SMALL block chevy!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Sam

Allen · #9 10-01-2003, 06:09 PM

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Good going Marlin! Is Day-2 beginning to rub off on Ya? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Sam

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Marlin,
Does this mean that you're going to put those whitewall tires on the shelf too?

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**YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY** · #10 10-01-2003, 08:27 PM

Nope!! The whitewalls are staying on, so are the Yenko wheels.

I really don't care for the Atlas style wheels on the gobi beige, so my polyglas tires are off the mags and are going on my '69 SS Nova with steel wheels and dogcaps. I just got the rallye green paint matched today for those wheels, anxious to weld, grind and paint something [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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