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mud.man.rj · 07-12-2012, 08:26 PM

You have him on Hp, gears and trans setup but a little porky for sure, should still edge him out and we kind of need you too having a Chevy and all. Do a few practice runs by yourself to get the off the line part down.

nicke · 07-13-2012, 02:26 PM

I'll do my best! She feels really strong right now! I am playing a bit with my timing and changing rods and springs in my edelbrock 600 too, so hoping I can get her dialed in!

-Nick

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-13-2012, 09:20 PM

I'm thinking you should be able to get him. You have weight on your side so maybe you can use that to your advantage.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-13-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nicke

For sure! I'm really happy with how it turned out... so happy in fact, it has spurred a bit of confidence for me. My twin brother and I have abet to see which of our cars is quicker in the 1/4 mile. We have had these cars since we were 16. Neither is fast (by taday's standards) but that doesn't stop us from competing with each other ;-) I will be posting results and showing video of race too!

His:
67' Mustang Coupe
2800lbs
289, newly rebuilt, stock spec cam
2 barrel carb,
All original drivetrain/accessories
c4 auto tranny (3spd)
2.73 gears
stock exhaust, exhaust manifolds
26" OD tires

Mine:
65' Impala SS
Newly rebuild 327 bored .40 over
461 Camel hump heads
Comp cams 206/214 @.50 duration
9.5-1 +/- compression
Edelbrock 1406 carb, performer manifold
HEI
Headers into turbo mufflers
3.73 Gears
200-4r transmission
3600lbs
27" OD tires

(Full write up here for anyone interested or here on FB)

Thoughts? Do I have a chance?

-Nick

Make the 67 Mustang a 65 and I have the same car... same engine/carb/rear end gear, and let me tell you... that combo is SLOW for a V-8 car. It will still "go" but it needs much steeper gears... BUT without having OD, it's a great crusing set up, just sucks for off the line performance. You *should* win. I feel confident my 67 C10 with 350/700R/3.73 "feels" quicker than my mustang... but toss a 4 barrel on it, cam it, and some steeper rear gears and that little pony 289 can haul some serious ass for an old car.

nicke · 07-14-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Make the 67 Mustang a 65 and I have the same car... same engine/carb/rear end gear, and let me tell you... that combo is SLOW for a V-8 car. It will still "go" but it needs much steeper gears... BUT without having OD, it's a great crusing set up, just sucks for off the line performance. You *should* win. I feel confident my 67 C10 with 350/700R/3.73 "feels" quicker than my mustang... but toss a 4 barrel on it, cam it, and some steeper rear gears and that little pony 289 can haul some serious ass for an old car.

I believe it.
I have driven his car many times, and it runs really nice. The only reason I think I have a chance is his 2 barrel carb. If he put a 4 barrel on there, I wouldn't be so confident.
PS, his cam is custom ground, unsure exact specs, but much stronger than stock....

-Nick

hopped up · 07-24-2012, 02:20 PM

Have you beat that stang yet
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nicke · 07-24-2012, 02:26 PM

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Have you beat that stang yet
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Haha, not yet... Still coordinating the race with the track...
I'll let you guys know the second I smoke him

I have been tuning my car too, and I'm getting more confident every day

-Nick

mud.man.rj · 07-24-2012, 11:58 PM

Ya, get it done, remember don't get beat down by a Ford, if you do just lie to us.

Heavy Evy · 01-16-2013, 03:54 PM

Hows that disc brake kit holding up? I been looking at pol brake kits for my 67 but I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

nicke · 01-16-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy Evy

Hows that disc brake kit holding up? I been looking at pol brake kits for my 67 but I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

I love it! It was an easy install and I am so happy with the braking performance. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for a second. The difference was night and day!

-Nick

Heavy Evy · 01-31-2013, 12:13 PM

With bigger and wider wheels have you run spacers?
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nicke · 01-31-2013, 12:26 PM

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With bigger and wider wheels have you run spacers?
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Nope, no spacers at all. I could even get away with 20x10 in the rear with 275 tires. The car rides great and handles perfectly. The wheels are the 20x10 showwheel streeters, and they do make them in the exact size that I need, so no reason for spacers.

nicke · 05-01-2013, 12:15 PM

Thinking of putting on air ride.....

inovermyhead · 05-01-2013, 01:23 PM

I say go for it!

67ChevyRedneck · 05-01-2013, 11:09 PM

We need some recent pics too!

Zoomin · 05-01-2013, 11:24 PM

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Thinking of putting on air ride.....

What is there to think about?

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**Dieselwrencher** · 05-02-2013, 11:27 AM

Have you lined this thing up yet?

Cameron 1137 · 05-02-2013, 08:00 PM

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What is there to think about?

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Couldn't have said it better myself!

nicke · 05-16-2013, 02:33 PM

Deal. I will put air ride in it.

Also Diesel, that race should be taking place very soon! The mustang now has a 4 barrel carb, aluminum manifold, and new torque converter though

nicke · 05-19-2013, 10:08 PM

Ask and you shall receive. Got air ride and will be putting it in in the next couple weeks when I get time.
I got the rear air bags installed, and just ran each line to a schrader valve to test. Here are pics of it aired up, and dropped low. Actual ride height will be somewhere in the middle.

Zoomin · 05-19-2013, 10:36 PM

That's going to look good!

mud.man.rj · 05-19-2013, 11:48 PM

Wow, what a good difference, keep on the car, can hardly wait to see it done.

72BlckButy · 05-20-2013, 12:03 AM

That thing will look good on air ride.
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nicke · 05-20-2013, 10:48 AM

Thanks guys! I should have paint on it real soon too!

72BlckButy · 05-20-2013, 01:52 PM

Remind us of the color...??

07-12-2012, 08:26 PM	#251
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS You have him on Hp, gears and trans setup but a little porky for sure, should still edge him out and we kind of need you too having a Chevy and all. Do a few practice runs by yourself to get the off the line part down.

07-13-2012, 02:26 PM	#252
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I'll do my best! She feels really strong right now! I am playing a bit with my timing and changing rods and springs in my edelbrock 600 too, so hoping I can get her dialed in! -Nick __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

07-13-2012, 09:20 PM	#253
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I'm thinking you should be able to get him. You have weight on your side so maybe you can use that to your advantage. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-24-2012, 02:20 PM	#256
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Have you beat that stang yet Posted via Mobile Device

07-24-2012, 11:58 PM	#258
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Ya, get it done, remember don't get beat down by a Ford, if you do just lie to us.

01-16-2013, 03:54 PM	#259
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Hows that disc brake kit holding up? I been looking at pol brake kits for my 67 but I haven't pulled the trigger yet. __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

01-31-2013, 12:13 PM	#261
Heavy Evy born to lose Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 842	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS With bigger and wider wheels have you run spacers? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ _____________________ '67 Chevy Belair Wagon 283 Powerglide '68 Chevy II Nova 2 door 350 TH400 Sold!! '71 Chevy C20 350 TH350 '71 Chevy C10 Burb 350 TH350 stolen totalled gone.... Burb Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475155 Nova Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498979 Wagon Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543052 Not giving a truck.

05-01-2013, 12:15 PM	#263
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Thinking of putting on air ride..... __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

05-01-2013, 01:23 PM	#264
inovermyhead Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 115	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS I say go for it! __________________ 81 GMC C15 RC SWB 5.3L 4L80E project

05-01-2013, 11:09 PM	#265
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS We need some recent pics too! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-02-2013, 11:27 AM	#267
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Have you lined this thing up yet? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-16-2013, 02:33 PM	#269
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Deal. I will put air ride in it. Also Diesel, that race should be taking place very soon! The mustang now has a 4 barrel carb, aluminum manifold, and new torque converter though __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

05-19-2013, 10:08 PM	#270
nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Ask and you shall receive. Got air ride and will be putting it in in the next couple weeks when I get time. I got the rear air bags installed, and just ran each line to a schrader valve to test. Here are pics of it aired up, and dropped low. Actual ride height will be somewhere in the middle. __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

05-19-2013, 10:36 PM	#271
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05-19-2013, 11:48 PM	#272
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Wow, what a good difference, keep on the car, can hardly wait to see it done.



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nicke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 503	Re: My other passion...65' Impala SS Thanks guys! I should have paint on it real soon too! __________________ 1965 Impala SS project Page. My Wheels Classic Nation My classic car videos

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