November 03, 2017, 05:07 PM
jenavet“The Bender”
very limited/sketchy info bender
November 03, 2017, 05:46 PM
"The Bender"Yup
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.
November 03, 2017, 05:48 PM
Joe Burkleoquote:
Originally posted by jenavet:
very limited/sketchy info bender
He's a man of mystery....lol
November 03, 2017, 06:08 PM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by Joe Burkleo:
quote:
Originally posted by jenavet:
very limited/sketchy info bender
He's a man of mystery....lol
Uh huh
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.
November 03, 2017, 06:47 PM
XPS fanI notice the "not as much boost as you think" description has vanished ........ gettin' it on now !

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NHRA Pro Stock..........now on a no CARB diet.
November 03, 2017, 07:04 PM
jenavetbender what is that fti converter all about??
November 03, 2017, 07:36 PM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by XPS fan:
I notice the "not as much boost as you think" description has vanished ........ gettin' it on now !

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Still under 30#.......
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.
November 03, 2017, 07:49 PM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by jenavet:
bender what is that fti converter all about??
Got tired of twisting ringless inputs. Switched to a FTI level 6 big shaft trans and XPM bolt together converter. Had my best 60' and mph first time out. Converter slips significantly less too.
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.
November 03, 2017, 08:21 PM
jenavetwhats your slip?
November 03, 2017, 09:23 PM
XPS fanquote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
Still under 30#.......
Nice ..... takes me twice that much boost to run the same et with the Radial car.
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NHRA Pro Stock..........now on a no CARB diet.
November 04, 2017, 02:47 AM
TORQINCongrats to "The Bender"!
Fast car, and very impressive record!

November 04, 2017, 04:24 AM
racerdude2054what tires are you running?
last years top dragster world champion was on mickeys
November 04, 2017, 06:34 AM
Boucher Jrquote:
Originally posted by racerdude2054:
last years top dragster world champion was on mickeys
By mickeys you meant to say Hoosier right?
Good job bender thats motor'n. How many runs can you make before you tear it down and put pistons in it?
November 04, 2017, 07:54 AM
"The Bender"M/T's.
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.
November 04, 2017, 07:55 AM
"The Bender"Pistons have almost 50 passes, they are ready for more......
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.
November 04, 2017, 08:39 AM
Boucher JrNice, thats more than i would have figured...
November 04, 2017, 08:41 AM
"The Bender"It is almost time for rods though......
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.
November 04, 2017, 08:43 AM
Boucher JrBut can you really put a price on dragster wheelies?
November 04, 2017, 08:43 AM
"The Bender"quote:
Originally posted by XPS fan:
quote:
Originally posted by "The Bender":
Still under 30#.......
Nice ..... takes me twice that much boost to run the same et with the Radial car.
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What does that thing weigh?
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.
November 04, 2017, 08:47 AM
"The Bender"1686 views, on our way to 1690 about just another blown pipe rack.........

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.