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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 08 9:50 am
by Trigger_Andy
pete walton wrote:Just read up on this baby,273 power runs low twelves high elevens.its all down to money and knowledge
Could be a Commando though? They are 235 HP and the D/Stock was 275 HP outta the box.
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 08 6:18 pm
by Mick70RR
Well done, now your after that first 13 second run.
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 08 10:49 pm
by Anonymous
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 08 8:46 am
by Anonymous
14.7 or better. Come on Ad, get with the programme.
Well done mick.
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 08 9:37 am
by latil
See,there is hope for 318's
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 08 11:57 am
by Ian Z
MadM, did you do anything new to drop to 14's ? Or was it just technique. Or is it a secret?
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 08 10:28 am
by MilesnMiles
Mick, why not go with a 360? Much lighter than a 383 and tons of performance parts for 'em. 408 stroker version is a temptation!
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 08 10:39 am
by Pete
A big block will see a SB off. It is not only the BHP but importantly the torque. A 383 can be cheap as chips, but piston choice can be hard these days; and if you are going to spend money on a stroker then get a BIG stroker - a 440 to a 500 (or bigger) is the most affordable it has ever been. Speed still costs, though.........plus all the other parts that will need upgrading.....
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 08 10:53 am
by Jeff
Pete wrote:A big block will see a SB off.
Now there is a quote! Surely if that were the case all BB cars would ALWAYS beat SB cars?
Pal of mine has a SB camaro... drives it to and from the track, and has run consistant 9 sec 1/4's for the last 6 years! Best of 8.8sec! And yes, it is always driven on the street!
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 08 11:05 am
by DaveBishop
Pete I would agree with you if you said a 440 but because of the weight per cubic inch the 360 has over the 383 I would go for a 360 all day long. You can get so many bits for the 360 and its easy and cheep to stroke it to 408 and even bigger
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 08 11:11 am
by Pete
It's not just cubes, in my opinion it is also flow levels on the heads and other factors.
I just know from experience that a BB is easier and potentially cheaper.....
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 08 11:22 am
by Jeff
I could fit a 383 in mine... A 440 would need the engine compartment to be widened. Or a 360 stroker.....
What about a 400ci? I have found one of those locally that is running real nice!
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 08 11:25 am
by Stu
Jeff wrote:
What about a 400ci? I have found one of those locally that is running real nice!
Jammy get!
