'67 Camaro E/SA redo

HandOverFist · 03-15-2014, 11:08 PM

Finally, some good news to report. Took the car to a local 1/8-mile track this afternoon (Buffalo Valley) just to see if it would go down track without any parts falling off. Although the track runs slightly uphill and the start line was less than ideal we finally caught a glimmer of the cars potential.

The first pass was with the Caltrac links in the upper holes and the carb a little lean.

Second pass with the links still in the upper holes and added richer metering rods.

Third pass we put the links in the bottom holes. We made four more laps down the track, but it was getting ugly by then with tire spin on the launch so we called it done for the day. I figure the next trip to Bowling Green will result in low 1.40's 60' times from being on a prepped surface. I be happy for now.

brent flynn · 03-15-2014, 11:48 PM

Lookin good! I always have run my Cal tracs in bottom hole... 1.440 60' out of old bracket engine and 4.11 gear... and 3550# on the starting line!

HandOverFist · 03-15-2014, 11:52 PM

I'm sure there is more to be had there Brent. Car leaves kind of flat...I need to try putting it on the two-step.

brent flynn · 03-16-2014, 12:06 AM

Thats pretty dang good , for leaving on the footbrake... what rpm did you bring it out at? I wont be on 2step just yet... i have to put switch on brake pedal, or try a pressure switch... either way, Im drum brakes all the way around...

HandOverFist · 03-16-2014, 12:10 AM

Stalled at 2700rpm every pass I made today. Can't wait to get back to Bowling Green!

I know this car will hold for 3000rpm...probably more on the track.

Alan Nyhus · 03-16-2014, 08:44 AM

Rich, since that 7.19 equates to 11.20's (qtr mile), you're roughly .50 under the E/SA 11.70 index.

Nicely done, sir! -Al

HandOverFist · 03-16-2014, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Rich, since that 7.19 equates to 11.20's (qtr mile), you're roughly .50 under the E/SA 11.70 index.

Nicely done, sir! -Al

Thanks Alan...that's just about where I was shooting for this season. Should be a fun little combo car if it proves consistent.

Rich Biebel · 03-16-2014, 09:24 AM

Looks good.....I did not know what the 1/8th mile numbers equate to for a car like that....

Sounds like it sagged a little on the launch.....maybe carb....maybe converter a little tight for the engines power....

Q-Jets are touchy for sure.......Accelerator pump shot is very important when your footbraking.....

I had 3 of them for the last Nova stocker I had.....one was good....2 were always problems off the line no matter what I tried with them....

I never 2 stepped any stocker I had......footbrake only and usually right around 3000

Your hard work paid off......

brent flynn · 03-16-2014, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Stalled at 2700rpm every pass I made today. Can't wait to get back to Bowling Green!

I know this car will hold for 3000rpm...probably more on the track.

Curious to see what happens when you get it on the 2step... I hope to be able to hold near 3k on footbrake with my new ATi converter...it should be right around 5000flash... I can go 2500-2600 fairly easy with the 4200 8'' ATi thats in there now... But, i usually leave at 2300-2400,...its comfortable, and i cut pretty good lights at that rpm and 30# tire pressure...Radial slicks will probably throw a wrench into that formula! hehe

HandOverFist · 03-16-2014, 09:50 AM

We have pretty much settled on 18 pounds in the radials. I have a new set on the way. As far as the two-step goes I have no clue...I have heard it both ways. Guess I will just have to try it to see what effect it really has.

03-15-2014, 11:08 PM	#1
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Finally, some good news to report. Took the car to a local 1/8-mile track this afternoon (Buffalo Valley) just to see if it would go down track without any parts falling off. Although the track runs slightly uphill and the start line was less than ideal we finally caught a glimmer of the cars potential. The first pass was with the Caltrac links in the upper holes and the carb a little lean. Second pass with the links still in the upper holes and added richer metering rods. Third pass we put the links in the bottom holes. We made four more laps down the track, but it was getting ugly by then with tire spin on the launch so we called it done for the day. I figure the next trip to Bowling Green will result in low 1.40's 60' times from being on a prepped surface. I be happy for now. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-15-2014, 11:48 PM	#2
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Lookin good! I always have run my Cal tracs in bottom hole... 1.440 60' out of old bracket engine and 4.11 gear... and 3550# on the starting line! __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

03-15-2014, 11:52 PM	#3
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo I'm sure there is more to be had there Brent. Car leaves kind of flat...I need to try putting it on the two-step. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-16-2014, 12:06 AM	#4
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Thats pretty dang good , for leaving on the footbrake... what rpm did you bring it out at? I wont be on 2step just yet... i have to put switch on brake pedal, or try a pressure switch... either way, Im drum brakes all the way around... __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA Last edited by brent flynn; 03-16-2014 at 12:08 AM.

03-16-2014, 12:10 AM	#5
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Stalled at 2700rpm every pass I made today. Can't wait to get back to Bowling Green! I know this car will hold for 3000rpm...probably more on the track. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 03-16-2014 at 12:13 AM.

03-16-2014, 08:44 AM	#6
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,182 Likes: 1,074 Liked 800 Times in 237 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Rich, since that 7.19 equates to 11.20's (qtr mile), you're roughly .50 under the E/SA 11.70 index. Nicely done, sir! -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

03-16-2014, 09:24 AM	#8
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,320 Likes: 25 Liked 557 Times in 217 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo Looks good.....I did not know what the 1/8th mile numbers equate to for a car like that.... Sounds like it sagged a little on the launch.....maybe carb....maybe converter a little tight for the engines power.... Q-Jets are touchy for sure.......Accelerator pump shot is very important when your footbraking..... I had 3 of them for the last Nova stocker I had.....one was good....2 were always problems off the line no matter what I tried with them.... I never 2 stepped any stocker I had......footbrake only and usually right around 3000 Your hard work paid off...... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

03-16-2014, 09:50 AM	#10
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo We have pretty much settled on 18 pounds in the radials. I have a new set on the way. As far as the two-step goes I have no clue...I have heard it both ways. Guess I will just have to try it to see what effect it really has. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

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