How many 9 second 396/375 alum head A/S A/SA - Page 5

Doug McCue · 11-24-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

You do realize these cars go through an NHRA teardown and I can assure you Jimmy D's is to NHRA spec from that perspective.

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have them pull a piston and then we will know, the bottom end is suspect.

Pedigo Perf · 11-24-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug McCue

have them pull a piston and then we will know, the bottom end is suspect.

You better be ready to put your money where your mouth is.

Doug McCue · 11-24-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

You better be ready to put your money where your mouth is.

The crank would be fun to see also.

Doug McCue · 11-24-2014, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

You better be ready to put your money where your mouth is.

Carson I have seen Wikle motors first hand

Pedigo Perf · 11-24-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug McCue

Carson I have seen Wikle motors first hand

I'm Tracy and I have Dyno'd Wikle's engines and been involved to some extent to tuning them, including the one in my Chevelle. You seem to imply that Wikle builds bogus engines and I take exception to that. I can assure you that DeFrank and myself requested and received legal weight components. I have seen them and handled them and installed them, and you have not. You can pay to see them at any race you like and I will gladly make a side bet with you. Let me know when you are ready.

Doug McCue · 11-24-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

I'm Tracy and I have Dyno'd Wikle's engines and been involved to some extent to tuning them, including the one in my Chevelle. You seem to imply that Wikle builds bogus engines and I take exception to that. I can assure you that DeFrank and myself requested and received legal weight components. I have seen them and handled them and installed them, and you have not. You can pay to see them at any race you like and I will gladly make a side bet with you. Let me know when you are ready.

At Indy the motor in the car was rejected by NHRA (ask Keith Lynch) this situation is why I am asking NHRA to re evaluate the 402 / 375 in a 1970 camaro. Perhaps it was not legal at that time and now the combo should be re evaluated and returned to the proper hp hp rating

Pedigo Perf · 11-24-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug McCue

At Indy the motor in the car was rejected by NHRA (ask Keith Lynch) this situation is why I am asking NHRA to re evaluate the 402 / 375 in a 1970 camaro. Perhaps it was not legal at that time and now the combo should be re evaluated and returned to the proper hp hp rating

Was that last year?.....no wait, eight years ago... or more? Wikle isn't responsible for Keith's decisions either. If he machines a block for someone and they build the engine it is their baby. Darrel knows how to build a good engine that will pass all aspects of tech inspection. It takes a bit more time and money and maybe not everybody has sour grapes because someone went to the extra effort to go a little faster.

Doug McCue · 11-24-2014, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

Was that last year?.....no wait, eight years ago... or more? Wikle isn't responsible for Keith's decisions either. If he machines a block for someone and they build the engine it is their baby. Darrel knows how to build a good engine that will pass all aspects of tech inspection. It takes a bit more time and money and maybe not everybody has sour grapes because someone went to the extra effort to go a little faster.

You are right the motor NHRA looked at was Keith's fault. So bring the hp factor back to where is was before he killed the combo

Pedigo Perf · 11-24-2014, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug McCue

You are right the motor NHRA looked at was Keith's fault. So bring the hp factor back to where is was before he killed the combo

I also have a 70 Camaro and I would be right with you on that request but fat chance would be my guess based on the other '70 402's out there. Look at Ken Keir, and that isn't a Wikle engine either.

Doug McCue · 11-24-2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

I also have a 70 Camaro and I would be right with you on that request but fat chance would be my guess based on the other '70 402's out there. Look at Ken Keir, and that isn't a Wikle engine either.

the Hp assigned is wrong the camaro has to much nose weight