sweet. don't forget the pics :kodak: how do you guys prep the track? i figured this: snow plow the entire track. salt for the 60', then a ton of dirt Good year make a studded slick? p
Pictures, you must be kidding. Remember I'm the guy that took a year to get a Avatar posted and that took the help of three other good people.
Well the Regal lives again but this time with BBB power (previous BBC). I will admit I was a bit disappointed when it started as it doesn't sound anything like the BBC did but the chevy motor had a solid roller cam, 714 lift and alot of duration. My BBB camshaft is the Poston 107A, 499 lift (maybe alittle more I have 1.65 roller rockers) and it is a hydraulic camshaft. My buddy who was there with me (he also has a BBB powered Regal and runs 10.70's) said not to worry it sounds like it should and it will out run the BBC motor. If the weather is decent I will find out this Saturday at Beech Bend. Sorry I don't sound more excited!
Cool you got it done :TU: No leaks, fires, funny colored fluid, :3gears: :3gears: What next? 10.40's?
Its Saturday and I just got back from the track. The car went 6.81 (1/8 mile) @100mph on a junk track, I'm happy. :grin: :grin:
Awesome! Thats rippin' How many passes did you make? Think there is more in it? Congrats :TU: http://www.tciauto.com/Products/TechInfo/calculators.asp#3
Three passes, 7.16 @98mph 6.87 @ 100mph 6.81 @ 100mph I know there is more in it. I didn't even manually shift it, just put it in drive. I think the first shift was about 5200-5300 RPM and so was second to high. I didn't think a BBB would RPM as fast as it did but I do have 4.10 gears, turbo 350 transmission, 2.52 first gear ratio, and a 30" tall tire.
how much does your car weigh. that is some very good times. that translates to 10.67 @ 126mph @5800rpm in the 1/4. that is smoken fast:TU:
according to my engine calculator that puts you at about 610hp:TU: that is awesome. i should have bought your motorou:, but my wife said no:af::rant:. cause you know i run my trail drive:ball:
This will probably create some hate mail but here goes anyway. My Regal is way to fast for one of the two classes I bracket race in. The class is limited (fastest you can run) to a 7.00 flat index in the 1/8 mile. My Regal ran a 6.81 (only three passes on motor) so I was thinking about a restrictor plate like NASCAR uses. I don't want to put the car on a two barrel or just let off at the 330 foot mark and let the car roll to the 1/8 mile. Has anyone ever used a restrictor plate on a BBB motor or any other type motor? I want to keep this simple, I run both classes back to back so adjustments between rounds are out of question.
When I raced circle track, the rules made us use a restrictor plate. In your case I think it would be simpler to use a throttle stop.
I had also thought about a mechanical throttle stop. Actually its a shame, the other bracket class I run in allows you to run 4.50 ET (1/8 mile). It seems counter-productive to spend so much money to make a car (motor) run a good number then have to slow it down for ET requirements but that is the rule.
I'd use a electric solinoid throttle stop(dedenbear),I've used one for many years.At 1/2 opening it slows Scat down about .6 seconds.dial it in so it runs 7.20 then if you spin a little or miss the shift you can override the stop at the end with a switch and take the stripe,sometimes its the difference between coming back for the next round or being on the trailer.Also,if the track is marginal the part throttle takes away some of the initial hit on the tires at launch and you'll be more consistent round after round.When you want to run the faster class just open up the stop and your ready to go with a flip of the switch.I've been pretty sucessful with the stop over the years. gary
This system is not allowed at Beech Bend/Music City raceways in the Sportsman class, its got to be mechanical.
