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BCOWANWHEELS · 09-04-2007, 09:56 PM

well after 35+ year i went racin tonight. here at my local 1/4 mile track ( bristol, tn. dragway" thunder valley" ) they had run all you want for 10.00 so me and my 1972 lwb went to see what it would do. heres my setup. 383 stroker, dart sportsman heads, q-jet, single 2 1/2" exhaust, towing cam, roller rockers, double roller cam chain , 112 octane racing gas mixed 50% with 93 pump gas. street tires, air filter removed.

1st pass= 16.89 , 79.66 mph
2nd pass = 16.69, 79.97 mph
3rd pass i goofed and tried to shift it manuely and missed 3rd gear
not bad i thought......
i wont tell you guy,s my reaction times cauz there terrible !!!!!??????!!!!!!!!###

DieselEater · 09-04-2007, 11:00 PM

That's awesome dude!!! Every time a guy with stock stuff says he runs 13's, I'm gonna show him this thread.

Honesty rules! and so do you for posting your times!

bigjimzlll · 09-05-2007, 12:08 AM

what gear do you have..3.23? Your MPH is good enough for a mid 14 second run. Either you were spinning real bad or you got some highway gears in her.

The main question????? did you have fun???

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-05-2007, 04:48 AM

i forgot 3.08 gears with a posi. didnt spin any off the line, pulled good and hard all the way down. i think if i had 3.73,s i could have got into the 15,s though.
had tons of fun. might install my edelbrock aluminum manifold also a set of 2 1/2" dual exhaust with flowmasters , the vette 2 1/2" outlet ram horns i,ve got and see if it picks up any . i,d sure like to get around 100 mph and low 15,s. if i was rich i,d install 3.73 gears and a GV - O.D. WITH A 1350 DRIVE LINE . oh well it was the best part of my day, the rest stunk. i ran over a car chaseing dog and super bumed me out as i really like dogs.........
bob

71Dragtruck · 09-05-2007, 12:21 PM

Hmmm already talk of upgrades, that's how it all starts!!!!!!!!

Glad to hear you had fun at the strip.

c10crazy · 09-05-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselEater

That's awesome dude!!! Every time a guy with stock stuff says he runs 13's, I'm gonna show him this thread.

Honesty rules! and so do you for posting your times!

Ain't that the truth!. I also like when guys say they have 400 + horses and the timeslips prove otherwise. I agree that 89 mph should be in the mid 14's. Glad you had fun except for the dog part

chevy72blu · 09-05-2007, 01:51 PM

Ill concur with what was already said. Hell, when I was running those times I was trapping something like 73-74 MPH.

Damn I miss the track... still no time slips on my rod. Im thinkin high 12's

**Ron 586** · 09-05-2007, 03:09 PM

I miss the track too. When I get back on my feet enough that I feel comfortable with my driving I will get out the old 72 Nova and give it another shot.

Ackattack · 09-05-2007, 03:34 PM

I've takin my gmc to the track a few times. I was running 15.9s @ 87ish (can't remember exact times....its been awhile) with horible 60' times (no traction).

I'm planning on my 68 being a bracket racer, should be running in the 12s.

mnunn454 · 09-05-2007, 08:59 PM

Sure wish I had a 1/4 mile track close by, I'd be there at least once a month if only for the fun factor.

72BlckButy · 09-05-2007, 09:12 PM

Great passes!

bad6772 · 09-05-2007, 09:59 PM

i think you did fine for not being on a track in so long..thats nothing to be ashamed of.........

**special-K** · 09-06-2007, 06:32 AM

Our historic local track,75 & 80,was closed last year.It`s where "Motor Week" ran their track tests.Had a go cart track,too.Yuppie Castles ran them off.
I bet you`d see better times opening up that exhaust.All that motor into single 2 1/2" seems a bit restrictive to me.I respect your choice,just my $.02.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-06-2007, 02:44 PM

after seeing the comments about the MPH i thought i,d better double check it and my old eyes were wrong instead of 89 mph it was 79 mph. sorry guys didnt mean to miss leed you all or anything.
i can email a copy of time slip if anybody wants to post it. rt,s reaaly is slooooooooow.
bob

bryanw1968 · 09-06-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10crazy

Ain't that the truth!. I also like when guys say they have 400 + horses and the timeslips prove otherwise. I agree that 89 mph should be in the mid 14's. Glad you had fun except for the dog part

The first time at the track I ran a 15.42 at 88MPH. My 60ft time was like 2.65 or something. After several mods I'm in the low 13's

It doesn't matter how fast you go it's just being there. But, it is addictive and expsensive once the addiction sets in

09-04-2007, 09:56 PM	#1
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 well after 35+ year i went racin tonight. here at my local 1/4 mile track ( bristol, tn. dragway" thunder valley" ) they had run all you want for 10.00 so me and my 1972 lwb went to see what it would do. heres my setup. 383 stroker, dart sportsman heads, q-jet, single 2 1/2" exhaust, towing cam, roller rockers, double roller cam chain , 112 octane racing gas mixed 50% with 93 pump gas. street tires, air filter removed. 1st pass= 16.89 , 79.66 mph 2nd pass = 16.69, 79.97 mph 3rd pass i goofed and tried to shift it manuely and missed 3rd gear not bad i thought...... i wont tell you guy,s my reaction times cauz there terrible !!!!!??????!!!!!!!!### __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 09-06-2007 at 02:41 PM.

09-04-2007, 11:00 PM	#2
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 That's awesome dude!!! Every time a guy with stock stuff says he runs 13's, I'm gonna show him this thread. Honesty rules! and so do you for posting your times! __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

09-05-2007, 12:08 AM	#3
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 what gear do you have..3.23? Your MPH is good enough for a mid 14 second run. Either you were spinning real bad or you got some highway gears in her. The main question????? did you have fun??? __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

09-05-2007, 04:48 AM	#4
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 i forgot 3.08 gears with a posi. didnt spin any off the line, pulled good and hard all the way down. i think if i had 3.73,s i could have got into the 15,s though. had tons of fun. might install my edelbrock aluminum manifold also a set of 2 1/2" dual exhaust with flowmasters , the vette 2 1/2" outlet ram horns i,ve got and see if it picks up any . i,d sure like to get around 100 mph and low 15,s. if i was rich i,d install 3.73 gears and a GV - O.D. WITH A 1350 DRIVE LINE . oh well it was the best part of my day, the rest stunk. i ran over a car chaseing dog and super bumed me out as i really like dogs......... bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 09-05-2007 at 05:05 AM.

09-05-2007, 12:21 PM	#5
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 Hmmm already talk of upgrades, that's how it all starts!!!!!!!! Glad to hear you had fun at the strip. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs Last edited by 71Dragtruck; 09-05-2007 at 12:24 PM.

09-05-2007, 01:51 PM	#7
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 Ill concur with what was already said. Hell, when I was running those times I was trapping something like 73-74 MPH. Damn I miss the track... still no time slips on my rod. Im thinkin high 12's __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

09-05-2007, 03:09 PM	#8
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 I miss the track too. When I get back on my feet enough that I feel comfortable with my driving I will get out the old 72 Nova and give it another shot. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

09-05-2007, 03:34 PM	#9
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 I've takin my gmc to the track a few times. I was running 15.9s @ 87ish (can't remember exact times....its been awhile) with horible 60' times (no traction). I'm planning on my 68 being a bracket racer, should be running in the 12s. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-05-2007, 08:59 PM	#10
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 Sure wish I had a 1/4 mile track close by, I'd be there at least once a month if only for the fun factor. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

09-05-2007, 09:12 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 Great passes! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-05-2007, 09:59 PM	#12
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 i think you did fine for not being on a track in so long..thats nothing to be ashamed of......... Last edited by bad6772; 09-05-2007 at 10:00 PM.

09-06-2007, 06:32 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 Our historic local track,75 & 80,was closed last year.It`s where "Motor Week" ran their track tests.Had a go cart track,too.Yuppie Castles ran them off. I bet you`d see better times opening up that exhaust.All that motor into single 2 1/2" seems a bit restrictive to me.I respect your choice,just my $.02. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-06-2007, 02:44 PM	#14
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: went to the drag strip tonight with my 72 after seeing the comments about the MPH i thought i,d better double check it and my old eyes were wrong instead of 89 mph it was 79 mph. sorry guys didnt mean to miss leed you all or anything. i can email a copy of time slip if anybody wants to post it. rt,s reaaly is slooooooooow. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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