What to expect?

66 Racer · 10-11-2001, 07:37 PM

---This was also posted in the street racers section, its here to for the guys that dont visit that section

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Hey guys,

I was just qurious to what times i should expect at the quarter mile. I have never taken the car to the track YET, and havent raced anyone too close to compare, the closest race i had was with what i believe was a 73 mach1 w/351 auto 4speed. His was pretty stock, 4 barrel carb with dual exaust, not sure if he had headers. My mods are on my sig, my car is basically stock. When i raced the mach1 I won the 1st race by about a car, and in the 2nd he beat me by about a car, but i had a bad start.

Oh yeah, i also have a 3spd tranny, stock earend, i believe 2.80:1 from the factory, my tranny i dont remember the gears too much except for 3rd being 1:1 and 2nd around 2.73, or 2.63.

My rear tires are regular road tires, nothing good, they are 215's.

Another thing, my rear suspension is VERY lose, how much time would i lose if i get a stiffer setup?

Thanks guys, i plan on taking it to the track as soon as i can get the engine running better, dont want to screw something up, i think i already have a clicking lifter, let alone passing tech with minor stuff like a battery tray. Its hard finding extra money with my crapy job at the mall, especially since im paying all my own stuff, im 18 by the way.

Thanks

---Anthony

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Under Construction 66 Coupe
-289 V8 - 600cfm Holley -Tri-Y Headers - Flowmaster 2.5 dual exaust, Centerforce Dual Friction

Rev · 10-11-2001, 08:51 PM

Hey Racer, even with a low budget car, just put it out there to see what you can do. All of us have been right there. We've all been beat, sometimes anyway.

If I beat your buns, who really cares? Many quicker cars will kick my little a$$, over and over again.

The RACE is what counts. If you can run even close to someboby that you think is close to you, then you've done extremely well .

Just put what you have into perspective with that other guy.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

10-11-2001, 07:37 PM	#1
66 Racer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 77	What to expect? ---This was also posted in the street racers section, its here to for the guys that dont visit that section ------ Hey guys, I was just qurious to what times i should expect at the quarter mile. I have never taken the car to the track YET, and havent raced anyone too close to compare, the closest race i had was with what i believe was a 73 mach1 w/351 auto 4speed. His was pretty stock, 4 barrel carb with dual exaust, not sure if he had headers. My mods are on my sig, my car is basically stock. When i raced the mach1 I won the 1st race by about a car, and in the 2nd he beat me by about a car, but i had a bad start. Oh yeah, i also have a 3spd tranny, stock earend, i believe 2.80:1 from the factory, my tranny i dont remember the gears too much except for 3rd being 1:1 and 2nd around 2.73, or 2.63. My rear tires are regular road tires, nothing good, they are 215's. Another thing, my rear suspension is VERY lose, how much time would i lose if i get a stiffer setup? Thanks guys, i plan on taking it to the track as soon as i can get the engine running better, dont want to screw something up, i think i already have a clicking lifter, let alone passing tech with minor stuff like a battery tray. Its hard finding extra money with my crapy job at the mall, especially since im paying all my own stuff, im 18 by the way. Thanks ---Anthony ------------------ Under Construction 66 Coupe -289 V8 - 600cfm Holley -Tri-Y Headers - Flowmaster 2.5 dual exaust, Centerforce Dual Friction

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10-11-2001, 08:51 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Hey Racer, even with a low budget car, just put it out there to see what you can do. All of us have been right there. We've all been beat, sometimes anyway. If I beat your buns, who really cares? Many quicker cars will kick my little a$$, over and over again. The RACE is what counts. If you can run even close to someboby that you think is close to you, then you've done extremely well . Just put what you have into perspective with that other guy. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.