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by Matty
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

Thanks for the input guys. The calculator might be slightly skewed by my more eighth time I stated earlier. Probably higher rpm than I think. Just put a holley 800 marine carb on to open it up. It made a big difference. It pretty confident that will get me into the 13s. Thanks for all the help on me...
by Matty
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:46 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Just put a Holley 800 marine carb on.
Replies: 4
Views: 1825

Just put a Holley 800 marine carb on.

Ok. I know some people are going to bash me and that's completely okay. I don't typically follow trends and that's how I get my jollys. My previous carb was holley 600. The vacuums secondaries just didn't seem to be keeping up with my combo so.... I got a 800 cfm Marine carb despite what everyone sa...
by Matty
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:40 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

Well I will point out my car isn't getting out of the hole like a normal car my eighth mile time is pretty poor. I will also point out I don't have a tach and completely guessing. Also I have a 24 in tire.
by Matty
Sat Jul 02, 2016 11:38 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

1st gears spins really bad. Gonna get some better tires soon.
by Matty
Sat Jul 02, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

4th. Don't know the rpm but guessing probably 3k
by Matty
Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:15 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

Well ran we 14.3 at 95. Kinda of odd that ran a 14.6 at 95 while I missed 2nd gear the other day. Didn't have any issues. Started to shim the secondaries with zip ties and gained. Definitely switching to mechanical secondaries and getting a carb spacer. Kinda let down. I will get though.
by Matty
Fri Jul 01, 2016 2:29 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

I moved the fuel pump to the rear with a 100 micron prefilter. Left the main filter up front, put the white spring in my 4160 and a different pv also. Seems to run a lot better and isn't starving for fuel. Wish me luck!
by Matty
Fri Jul 01, 2016 2:26 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

I'd estimate your power around the 300-330 rwhp range, with good tires (DRs or slicks) on a car as light as these I'd say you'd be close to being in the 12s most likely. Well we are going to try again a second time this evening. I don't have good tires but we are going to try to feather it in to th...
by Matty
Mon Jun 20, 2016 12:18 am
Forum: Comet Lounge
Topic: Wear safety glasses to view this
Replies: 10
Views: 2231

Re: Wear safety glasses to view this

That's a trip
by Matty
Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:32 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

Well bad news. My first pass ever was the only one that the car even made it down the track all the way. Lol I missed 2nd gear and let off the throttle before the finish. I ran 14.6. After that my car would fall on its face in 3rd. Those were all 15-17 second passes at 60 miles an hour. I guess my ...
by Matty
Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

Definitely got easy 13.x potential. 600DP's can be had pretty cheap since most folks go 650cfm. Give Edelbrock a call or nose around the Inet and try to find flow numbers on the intake. Methinks the current intake and carb are gonna hold it back a mite. The rest is hooking up and driving!! :lol: :D...
by Matty
Sat Jun 18, 2016 1:34 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

Well bad news. My first pass ever was the only one that the car even made it down the track all the way. Lol I missed 2nd gear and let off the throttle before the finish. I ran 14.6. After that my car would fall on its face in 3rd. Those were all 15-17 second passes at 60 miles an hour. I guess my b...
by Matty
Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

I also don't want set my standard to high for disappointment. I rebuilt the motor and trans with goal of running a 13 but...
by Matty
Fri Jun 17, 2016 8:27 am
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

Well.... I am going to say 14.23 because of the heat, my holley 4160 isn't the best carb combo, and my tires are only 205s. Well I have also never staged at tree before either. Lol
by Matty
Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:48 pm
Forum: Small Block V-8 Performance
Topic: Drag strip tomorrow!
Replies: 30
Views: 8037

Re: Drag strip tomorrow!

I ain't either but it's just for fun. :)