'67 Camaro E/SA redo

Cdncarnut · 10-06-2014, 08:02 PM

I am new to class racing, as my '69 Camaro G/SA has only been parked in my garage for just over a week, but I tow on an open trailer with a 2011 Ram regular cab, short box, 4x4.

I had a choice of buying an enclosed trailer this year or buying the above car, which I looked at a year ago and was out of my budget at the time.

I chose to buy an open trailer and use the difference to be able to afford the car.

I did buy smart enough that the loaded trailer will fit in my garage, but only with 8 inches to spare.

I know it has been discussed on this site before, but towing a race on an open trailer is just cool.

Tim H · 10-06-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdncarnut

I am new to class racing, as my '69 Camaro G/SA has only been parked in my garage for just over a week, but I tow on an open trailer with a 2011 Ram regular cab, short box, 4x4.

I had a choice of buying an enclosed trailer this year or buying the above car, which I looked at a year ago and was out of my budget at the time.

I chose to buy an open trailer and use the difference to be able to afford the car.

I did buy smart enough that the loaded trailer will fit in my garage, but only with 8 inches to spare.

I know it has been discussed on this site before, but towing a race on an open trailer is just cool.

Yup, I agree ... hopefully see you on HWY 401 sometime. I tow my Monza on an open trailer behind my Suburban. Nice to get some thumbs up reactions as we travel.
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HandOverFist · 10-07-2014, 11:23 AM

Due to the lackluster performance of the 327 I decided to pull it out of the car yesterday. Just before stripping it down I did a compression test on it and found cranking psi of 100# on one side of the engine and 150# on the opposite side. It was only then that my partner volunteered the information that he had timing issues with it when it was in the street Nova...my bet is every valve in the engine is burnt lol. Amazing it could muster a 7.43 in it's condition...I'm guessing a solid 6.90 pass or better once it is sealed properly.

10-06-2014, 08:02 PM	#1
Cdncarnut Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 216 Likes: 390 Liked 56 Times in 31 Posts	Re: '67 Camaro E/SA redo I am new to class racing, as my '69 Camaro G/SA has only been parked in my garage for just over a week, but I tow on an open trailer with a 2011 Ram regular cab, short box, 4x4. I had a choice of buying an enclosed trailer this year or buying the above car, which I looked at a year ago and was out of my budget at the time. I chose to buy an open trailer and use the difference to be able to afford the car. I did buy smart enough that the loaded trailer will fit in my garage, but only with 8 inches to spare. I know it has been discussed on this site before, but towing a race on an open trailer is just cool. __________________ Thomas NHRA 1959 E/SA

10-07-2014, 11:23 AM	#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 Due to the lackluster performance of the 327 I decided to pull it out of the car yesterday. Just before stripping it down I did a compression test on it and found cranking psi of 100# on one side of the engine and 150# on the opposite side. It was only then that my partner volunteered the information that he had timing issues with it when it was in the street Nova...my bet is every valve in the engine is burnt lol. Amazing it could muster a 7.43 in it's condition...I'm guessing a solid 6.90 pass or better once it is sealed properly. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321