The OldsMopar Update

September 28, 2021, 12:26 PM

David Covey

After market rods?

I have been seriously thinking of putting one in my dragster..

Dave

"It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance." -Thomas Sowell

September 28, 2021, 12:55 PM

ferndaleflyer

Taking the tire thing a little further. I would suggest a 10.5 Hoosier radial. My friend here has a Chevelle that's probably heavier, about the same suspension, don't know gear, 9 X 30 radial and the car dead hooks. Runs high 6.20s low 6.30 with 20-22lbs of air in the tires. Ducky (Beard) runs the 10.5 version I think.

September 28, 2021, 01:25 PM

"The Bender"

quote:
Originally posted by David Covey:

After market rods?

I have been seriously thinking of putting one in my dragster..

Dave

It's a Manley rotating assembly.

If I had to do it again (and I am) I'd go with Molnar like I did second go around.

272" Spitzer
540 Chevy
The Blower Shop XR1
FTI XPM Series Converter
FTI Level 6 Powerglide
3.69@199
.916 60'

2017 Bradenton Heads Up Madness
Open Outlaw Champ

2018 PDRA T/D #5
2019 PDRA T/D #2

2020 Retired From T/D Competition....

2020 Bradenton NMCA Hemi Shootout Winner

2021 getting back into bracket racing with a Gen3 Hemi powered 87 Cutlass.

September 28, 2021, 01:26 PM

"The Bender"

quote:
Originally posted by ferndaleflyer:
Taking the tire thing a little further. I would suggest a 10.5 Hoosier radial. My friend here has a Chevelle that's probably heavier, about the same suspension, don't know gear, 9 X 30 radial and the car dead hooks. Runs high 6.20s low 6.30 with 20-22lbs of air in the tires. Ducky (Beard) runs the 10.5 version I think.

Several people have recommended a drag radial, just went old school slicks this go around.....

September 28, 2021, 01:50 PM

"The Bender"

962 views about just another Grey G body with a Gen 3 Hemi........

Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

September 28, 2021, 02:18 PM

CURTIS REED

quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
962 views about just another Grey G body with a Gen 3 Hemi........

Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

Just bump it every so often so you can brag about views.

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September 28, 2021, 03:47 PM

ferndaleflyer

Not to worry Bender, I sell Hoosiers and my Olds, thats not a miss print, that runs about the same as you has old school slicks but 14X31 and although its not as strange as your Hemi deal mine has an OLDS engine which is almost as rare. Imagine yours is the only one like it!

September 28, 2021, 03:54 PM

"The Bender"

quote:
Originally posted by ferndaleflyer:
Not to worry Bender, I sell Hoosiers and my Olds, thats not a miss print, that runs about the same as you has old school slicks but 14X31 and although its not as strange as your Hemi deal mine has an OLDS engine which is almost as rare. Imagine yours is the only one like it!

Back in the early 80's I ran a backhalf Nova with a 425 Olds engine, went 10.40's....

There actually is a Grand National out there with a Hellcat engine......

September 28, 2021, 04:16 PM

Tim Mitchell

That Grey G body is cooler

September 28, 2021, 04:39 PM

Tim Mitchell

That Grey G body is cooler than any white trailer I've ever seen!

September 28, 2021, 04:55 PM

BP758

quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
962 views about just another Grey G body with a Gen 3 Hemi........

Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

Now ya gone and hurt some feelings..

September 28, 2021, 06:00 PM

Joe Burkleo

quote:
Originally posted by stk 758 BP!:

Now ya gone and hurt some feelings..

Not to worry Barry...You've got to have feelings first before you can hurt them. I think you're in the clear..

September 28, 2021, 08:31 PM

"The Bender"

Just having some fun.

September 29, 2021, 11:27 AM

BP758

So much for retirement right?
I've never been so friggen busy!

September 29, 2021, 12:01 PM

Michael Beard

quote:
Originally posted by CURTIS REED:
Really cool. I would think this a candidate for some Mickey radials. Beard has about 3000 runs on his. Okay maybe closing in on 400.

406 runs on the 29.5x10.5 M/T Pro Bracket Radials now, running 20-21 psi. Love, love, love these tires!

Really sweet ride you've got there. Congrats on the early success!

September 29, 2021, 12:45 PM

Joe Burkleo

Brian,
That's a nice ride. Can't go wrong putting a Hemi in anything.

So this new more appropriate motor...are we talking a procharger???

September 29, 2021, 12:47 PM

"The Bender"

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Beard:
quote:
Originally posted by CURTIS REED:
Really cool. I would think this a candidate for some Mickey radials. Beard has about 3000 runs on his. Okay maybe closing in on 400.

406 runs on the 29.5x10.5 M/T Pro Bracket Radials now, running 20-21 psi. Love, love, love these tires!

Really sweet ride you've got there. Congrats on the early success!

What width wheel?

And thanks!

September 29, 2021, 12:48 PM

"The Bender"

quote:
Originally posted by Joe Burkleo:
Brian,
That's a nice ride. Can't go wrong putting a Hemi in anything.

So this new more appropriate motor...are we talking a procharger???

Nope, NA

September 29, 2021, 05:55 PM

Jerry Kathe

Nice combo and outcome! This is probably what I should be doing....

September 29, 2021, 08:24 PM

"The Bender"

quote:
Originally posted by Jerry Kathe:
Nice combo and outcome! This is probably what I should be doing....

Running almost three seconds and about 100 mph slower in the 1/8th is quite a change. But the cost and amount of work and time invested is way, way, way less. I would be lying if I said I don't miss going fast, but I'm still racing and having a blast. Another big plus for me is I don't have to invest the time and money to travel to the big races.

That being said, I really do miss the whole PDRA crowd, racers and the PDRA crew alike, they are the best!