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“The Bender”

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March 09, 2020, 06:25 AM
"The Bender"
“The Bender”
quote:
Originally posted by Joe Burkleo:
That's awesome. Sounds like a lot of fun.

That was a short retirement.


LOL, I guess I'll change that to "Retired from T/D competition"...….


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.
April 16, 2020, 09:00 PM
B KING
quote:
Originally posted by T/D6591:
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
The post count dies when I exit the thread. NahNahTounge
Again Ed's vision of Truth and Facts Wrong


Here's some classic Ed, he definitely didn't get it right! He made that statement on page 13 & left the thread around page 15.

Fact is, the thread lasted approximately another 150 pages & approximately 3 years later still going. Good job Bender & you didn't even start the thread!


1980 Camaro
Taking the Best Working Small Tire Shyt Box & making it Greater Than Before!
3000 lbs.
Pump Gas 436
April 16, 2020, 11:55 PM
BP758
quote:
Originally posted by B KING:
quote:
Originally posted by T/D6591:
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
The post count dies when I exit the thread. NahNahTounge
Again Ed's vision of Truth and Facts Wrong


Here's some classic Ed, he definitely didn't get it right! He made that statement on page 13 & left the thread around page 15.

Fact is, the thread lasted approximately another 150 pages & approximately 3 years later still going. Good job Bender & you didn't even start the thread!



HMMMM Ain’t the Internet a special place?

So Bender, 9 inch tires, program, maybe a motor.. Factory Stock? So what’s the best ET so far??


Raceless in California!
April 17, 2020, 01:09 AM
J178RED
Dancing Cat


HAVE THEY CALLED US YET ? THEY HAVE!!!
April 17, 2020, 06:44 AM
"The Bender"
quote:
Originally posted by stk 758 BP!:



HMMMM Ain’t the Internet a special place?

So Bender, 9 inch tires, program, maybe a motor.. Factory Stock? So what’s the best ET so far??


LOL, it's not going to be a racecar, just something to have fun with on the street and take to the track when the mood moves me.

Best so far 12.58, 100% stock except for sticky tires. Not bad for a 4000# tank with a 370 cu in engine.

It should run low 11's when I'm done with it and still be very streetable, quiet, smooth idling, etc

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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.
April 17, 2020, 06:47 AM
"The Bender"
quote:
Originally posted by B KING:
quote:
Originally posted by T/D6591:
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
The post count dies when I exit the thread. NahNahTounge
Again Ed's vision of Truth and Facts Wrong


Here's some classic Ed, he definitely didn't get it right! He made that statement on page 13 & left the thread around page 15.

Fact is, the thread lasted approximately another 150 pages & approximately 3 years later still going. Good job Bender & you didn't even start the thread!


Yup. Never thought about the fact that I didn't start this thread, good point.

So I guess it's not just another "beating my own drum" thread! Big Grin

But, while were at it "just another white trailer" thread, 47 pages. This thread 165 pages.


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.
April 17, 2020, 11:26 AM
B KING
quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":

LOL, it's not going to be a racecar, just something to have fun with on the street and take to the track when the mood moves me.

Best so far 12.58, 100% stock except for sticky tires. Not bad for a 4000# tank with a 370 cu in engine.

It should run low 11's when I'm done with it and still be very streetable, quiet, smooth idling, etc


So, you retired from T/D. Is the car above the only thing you race on the track now? I'm considering something like this when I give up the race cars.


1980 Camaro
Taking the Best Working Small Tire Shyt Box & making it Greater Than Before!
3000 lbs.
Pump Gas 436
April 17, 2020, 11:52 AM
"The Bender"
Yes it's the only thing I have I take to the track and that is not very often. even though it is much much slower it is still fun, plus it's fun to drive on the street handles well cruises down the interstate nice.


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.
April 17, 2020, 01:06 PM
Joe Burkleo
Just don't forget to turn the AC off when you pull up to the line.....been there done that in the street car... Confused
April 18, 2020, 11:32 AM
B KING
quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":

LOL, it's not going to be a racecar, just something to have fun with on the street and take to the track when the mood moves me.

Best so far 12.58, 100% stock except for sticky tires. Not bad for a 4000# tank with a 370 cu in engine.

It should run low 11's when I'm done with it and still be very streetable, quiet, smooth idling, etc



So, what are the plans to get it in the low 11's.


1980 Camaro
Taking the Best Working Small Tire Shyt Box & making it Greater Than Before!
3000 lbs.
Pump Gas 436
April 18, 2020, 11:52 AM
T/D6591
I may of seen some top secret spy photo with the transmission out and the differential out of the car. HMMMM


April 18, 2020, 01:58 PM
"The Bender"
quote:
Originally posted by B KING:
quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":

LOL, it's not going to be a racecar, just something to have fun with on the street and take to the track when the mood moves me.

Best so far 12.58, 100% stock except for sticky tires. Not bad for a 4000# tank with a 370 cu in engine.

It should run low 11's when I'm done with it and still be very streetable, quiet, smooth idling, etc



So, what are the plans to get it in the low 11's.


As Moe said, I have changed the converter to an FTI (what else?) with slightly higher stall than stock and have tightened up the posi with more clutches, didn't change the gear ratio (3.06), I still want to be able to cruise comfortably on the Interstate.

I have another 6.1 (370 cu in) Hemi that I am going to build for this car. It will still be a very streetable deal, smooth idling (almost), good street manners, quiet exhaust, etc. But it will be 7.0L (426 cu in) after stroking it. The heads have already been cnc'ed and it will be higher compression with more cam than the stock engine...….

For some reason I keep eyeing those belt driven air pusher things too...….

Didn't think of that


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.
April 18, 2020, 02:02 PM
Big Steve
Sounds like it would of been cheaper to stick with Top Dragster.....
April 18, 2020, 02:11 PM
"The Bender"
^^^^^^ Falling of chair laughing ^^^^^^


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.
April 18, 2020, 02:13 PM
jenavet
quote:
Sounds like it would of been cheaper to stick with Top Dragster....

Laughing Hard
April 18, 2020, 04:21 PM
BP758
quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
quote:
Originally posted by B KING:
quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":

LOL, it's not going to be a racecar, just something to have fun with on the street and take to the track when the mood moves me.

Best so far 12.58, 100% stock except for sticky tires. Not bad for a 4000# tank with a 370 cu in engine.

It should run low 11's when I'm done with it and still be very streetable, quiet, smooth idling, etc



So, what are the plans to get it in the low 11's.


As Moe said, I have changed the converter to an FTI (what else?) with slightly higher stall than stock and have tightened up the posi with more clutches, didn't change the gear ratio (3.06), I still want to be able to cruise comfortably on the Interstate.

I have another 6.1 (370 cu in) Hemi that I am going to build for this car. It will still be a very streetable deal, smooth idling (almost), good street manners, quiet exhaust, etc. But it will be 7.0L (426 cu in) after stroking it. The heads have already been cnc'ed and it will be higher compression with more cam than the stock engine...….

For some reason I keep eyeing those belt driven air pusher things too...….

Didn't think of that


Well that did not take long.. Eh Moe?
Stock or FS!


Raceless in California!
April 18, 2020, 05:05 PM
"The Bender"
It's not a racecar!!! LOL


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.
April 18, 2020, 05:31 PM
BP758
quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
It's not a racecar!!! LOL



LMAO, For 500$ I'll take; What NHRA said about the new cars from the factory in Stock Eliminator.. clapping

They are nice cars Brian. Don Little ( stock cyl head guru) has one. It is very fast and very nice.


Raceless in California!
April 18, 2020, 06:00 PM
"The Bender"
But I'll bet it's a racecar.......... Wink


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.
April 18, 2020, 06:08 PM
BP758
Nope, street car. Drove it back East to visit all his buddies.


Raceless in California!