"CobraJet" <shedding@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>, Big Al
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> > "CobraJet" <shedding@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > I used to launch the Olds off idle, like 1400 rpms or so. Back
then
> > > I was concerned about running out of pump shot, even though I had a
> > > late cam on the Holley. Of course, this was a street race car and
> > > reaction times were not critical. The Torino is mucho heavier than
the
> > > Mustang or Maverick (or as powerful), so I may not creep as badly. I
> > > don't know what's inside that C6 at all. I've heard some companies'
> > > brakes for a C6 are not too swift. What's your opinion?
> > >
> > > --
> > > CobraJet
> >
> > Your 460 is close to what I had and what's in Pat's Mustang now. Don't
think
> > it won't make power. It will.
> >
> > Just to refresh your memory. My Maverick was 10 to 1. D0VE heads with
stock
> > valves, exhaust cleaned up. Comp Cam's hydraulic stick, Torker II
intake
> > with a 800 Holley. At the time Pat's $1,000 wonder was a 429 with D0VE
heads
> > with big intakes and a mild professional ****t job. His had a solid
lifter
> > Schnider cam, Stealth intake and a 800 Holley. Both had cheap roller
rockers
> > and MSD ignition. They were nothing special. Pat's car was about 450
pounds
> > heavier than the Maverick. They ran about the same.
>
> Yep, those do sound pretty close to what I have.
> >
> > My Maverick had an "out of the box" $2300 Hughes C6 with an Art Carr
brake.
> > The brake slipped. Engage the brake, bring up the r's and the car
would
> > creep forward. Pat and I pulled the transmission and took it to
Sharp's
> > transmission. He looked it over and said it looked new so he sent the
brake
> > to Art Carr. They checked it and said it was perfect. Never slipped
after
> > that. BTW: When the brake was creeping, both the trans brake and the
foot
> > brakes together would not hold the car at stall.
>
> I'm going to go through the trans just to see what's in there. It
> has zero miles on it, but I need to make sure good parts are there.
> Judging by the parts on the rest of this Galaxie, I'm going to bet this
> is not a low dollar piece. However, I'd at least turn it into a manual
> VB.
>
> >
> > Pat originally had a C6 in the 67. The brake was so bad he made an
adapter
> > and put a TH-400 in it with a Hipster brake. The 400 is many years old
and
> > is rock solid.
>
> Yes, I remember that Chevy trans when I was down there. I believe I
> broke out in hives.
>
> >
> > Pat's Mustang seems to be more consistent 60' wise if I keep the r's
low
at
> > launch. Under 3,000 RPM. I think it sometimes slips the tires when I
launch
> > it wide open. My OT 73 Nova runs identical 60 foot times if I punch it
at
> > 1,000 RPM or brake torque it. So I launch at 1,000. But with no trans
brake
> > it's hard to cut a good light.
>
> Well, we'll see what happens. I've seen some pretty good lights on a
> s****tsman tree from foot brakes.
>
> >
> > The Torker II is a good choice if you already have one. Otherwise, use
a
> > Weiand Stealth. 460's are not high RPM engines and a mild one does not
need
> > an open plane intake.
> >
> > Al
>
> I have both intakes, new. As mentioned, the Weiand has a rep for not
> clearing the hood, or maybe leaving too little carb clearance. The
> stock Brougham (this car) flat hood can be used to make a Shaker hood
> for the '70 GT, so I'm not going to cut it up. If I put the car on a
> diet, a glass hood with scoop will make way for the Weiand, but then
> I'd have to figure out what to do about paint-matching that charcoal
> metallic.
>
> I picked up a Strange 3.06 S-case, unused and cheap from a private
> party. So I'll spool that and get some fresh axles made. I have a back
> brace for the housing. The only major parts I have left to buy, besides
> tires, are the carb and fuel pump. I'm leaning towards a 950HP, with an
> eye on building a 545 later. I'm thinking I should be able to clear a
> 10.5 tire.
>
> --
> CobraJet
Have a 950 HP on my 10 second OT street car. They are rated at a different
vacuum level than regular carbs. Look into it before you go shopping. Was
surprised to find out about this AFTER I bought mine:( Think they are
rated
like the two barrels.
If you have both intakes, just measure them. The Torker II fit under the
Maverick hood with an air filter. Yes I run all my cars with a 14 X 3" air
filter.
We use the Holley pump that comes with a regulator. Think it's called the
Blue Max. You can get them new on eBay and Craig's list. NHRA rules are
stiff about gas hose. We use 1/2" Aluminum line. That SS braided fuel hose
is crap. Make that expensive crap. We're going to the push on stuff.
Al # 35
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