Bracket Talk
555 in a nova
January 09, 2021, 10:21 AM
Novacaine555 in a nova
I have a 3200 nova and put a new 555 in it . I got a Chris Strub camshaft, promaxx heads, 1050 dominator ,6000 stall on 31x 13 slicks. Only put mabye 12 pass's on it at the end of the season. Best time 5.76 when it was cool. The worsrt time was 5.94. ran 5.87,5.88 several times. My Question is that about what is should run? or is it a little slow. Just want some feedback. Thanks
January 09, 2021, 11:24 AM
1800gbAbout 2 tenths slow......
January 09, 2021, 11:27 AM
Novacainefrom the 5.76?
January 09, 2021, 01:17 PM
markemarkWhat diff gear ? What 1st gear ratio ?
January 09, 2021, 01:27 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by markemark:
What diff gear ? What 1st gear ratio ?
Good questions. We need the mph & 60ft too, in order to get to the meat and potatoes of the matter.
January 09, 2021, 01:30 PM
NovacaineI think around 116 mph, gear is 4.88 ,with a 1.76 glide
January 09, 2021, 01:33 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by Novacaine:
I think around 116 mph, gear is 4.88 ,with a 1.76 glide
Need rpm at the stripe, 1/8 mile too.
January 09, 2021, 01:35 PM
RacerVX54Sound like 900ish hp which i think is the norm these days.. What where you expecting?
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Brian Martin
Martin Racing
5.50 126
January 09, 2021, 01:36 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
Sound like 900ish hp which i think is the norm these days.. What where you expecting?
Could have the wrong or a shyt converter, need the 1/8 mile rpm.
Needs a opel core 8" converter.
January 09, 2021, 01:38 PM
RacerVX54quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
Sound like 900ish hp which i think is the norm these days.. What where you expecting?
Could have the wrong or shyt converter, need the 1/8 mile rpm.
True but 70's at that weight isn't bad.
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Brian Martin
Martin Racing
5.50 126
January 09, 2021, 01:40 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
Sound like 900ish hp which i think is the norm these days.. What where you expecting?
Could have the wrong or shyt converter, need the 1/8 mile rpm.
True but 70's at that weight isn't bad.
Very true BUT nearly two tenths is a lot of difference because of conditions.
January 09, 2021, 01:41 PM
NovacaineIts a brand new Ultimate convertor in mooresville nc, The rpm I think was around 6900.I run the 1/8 mile down here.
January 09, 2021, 01:42 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by Novacaine:
Its a brand new Ultimate convertor in mooresville nc, The rpm I think was around 6900.I run the 1/8 mile down here.
Sounds tight, let me do math.
Yeah it's too tight 3-4% at stripe.
That's why it picks up so much in cool air (power) loosens converter.
January 09, 2021, 01:42 PM
RacerVX54quote:
Originally posted by Novacaine:
Its a brand new Ultimate convertor in mooresville nc, The rpm I think was around 6900.I run the 1/8 mile down here.
Whats the stall
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Brian Martin
Martin Racing
5.50 126
January 09, 2021, 01:44 PM
RacerVX54check my nice convertor out haha
https://photos.app.goo.gl/73epKsMStQP1649J7
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Brian Martin
Martin Racing
5.50 126
January 09, 2021, 01:46 PM
RacerVX54my 8inch was set up at 6200 spragless went a best 5.66 at 2975 7200 in the lights. 509 making about 830ish 4.86 1.80 glide
"Just Shut Up and Race"
Brian Martin
Martin Racing
5.50 126
January 09, 2021, 01:49 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
my 8inch was set up at 6200 spragless went a best 5.66 at 2975 7200 in the lights. 509 making about 830ish 4.86 1.80 glide
6-7-8% typically is pretty good 1/8 mile (consistency too), what tire?
January 09, 2021, 01:51 PM
RacerVX54quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
my 8inch was set up at 6200 spragless went a best 5.66 at 2975 7200 in the lights. 509 making about 830ish 4.86 1.80 glide
6-7-8% is pretty good 1/8 mile (consistency too), what tire?
32-16 m/t stiff sidewall
"Just Shut Up and Race"
Brian Martin
Martin Racing
5.50 126
January 09, 2021, 01:55 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Rietow:
quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
my 8inch was set up at 6200 spragless went a best 5.66 at 2975 7200 in the lights. 509 making about 830ish 4.86 1.80 glide
6-7-8% is pretty good 1/8 mile (consistency too), what tire?
32-16 m/t stiff sidewall
8 - 9% 118 mph. Perfect.
January 09, 2021, 01:59 PM
NovacaineIm thinking around 5800,
quote:
Originally posted by RacerVX54:
quote:
Originally posted by Novacaine:
Its a brand new Ultimate convertor in mooresville nc, The rpm I think was around 6900.I run the 1/8 mile down here.
Whats the stall