Finally got into the 10's!
 

THis isnt the legal NHRA combo, but i finally got it to make 5 10 second passes... in order... 10.946,10.943,10.960(got a tad warmer sitting in burnout box), 10.925,10.927...all at 121.24-121.42 with 1.478-1.483 60fts. This was on a Wed night track, so it was marginal. ALso, with bias tires. Would love to know what it would do, on a NHRA track, same weather, and with Radials.
Here is the link to in car cam... hope it works...if not, type in...

Brent Flynn - First 10 second pass in the 'Bird

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exivL...ature=youtu.be

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Congrats, know you've been working on it....what gear/trans are you running and what RPM's?

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Congrats Brent! You have been working on it hard... keep it up!

Ken
Stock 412
67 Firebird Convertible Stocker

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Thanks! Runnin 4.10, 400turbo and shifting at 5600-5700... Its aTRW 462 , with Dports(home port, not real big) and 750cfm qjet...

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

I was leaving at 2000 on footbrake...no limiter...

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Good Job! Car runs well.
I think there may be a bit more there with some tranny work, an auto 1-2 shift, and possibly a bit more rear end gear?

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Congratulations, I think that is great......But you know, the next giant step (into the 9's) is the expensive one. LOL

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

congratulations bret, sure sounds like it spun some to me, might be time to up grade the front and rear suspension

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

I aint worried about the 9's! hehe I dont have a Hemi, so, its never gonna happen...hehe THanks!

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Im thinkin a gear swap to 4.33's...from a 4.11. 4.56's would be too much, for this engine...but, they would work great, with the 400, that im in the process of building. I have a 400 turbo, that was built for a SS'er in the late '90s. Its got the lighter parts in it...but has 2.48 gearset, and weighs alot. I would atleast like a 350 turbo with a 2.75 gearset, and light internals, in the future.

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Thanks Alex... It was on a Wed night test and tune, so, the track wasnt spot on, im guessin. I did the front end with global west stuff, and i have Cal tracs on the back with a set of special made springs, that were biased heavily, in the front leafs. It is working great...just need to get out on the Saturday prepped track , to see how it does...

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Congrats Brent ! Good job !

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Thanks Kenny!

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

What does the car weigh?

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

Go, Brent!!! That's a big milestone! congrats.

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

THe car weighs 3550., with me in it..i weigh about 240...
I need to shed the wiper motor and mechanisms, heater motor/box/ductwork... this car has drum brakes, still... I could lose a few pounds, in the radiator, as well..i have a 4 row brass in it....could go to 2 row. I need to shed about 70lbs, to make E/SA minimum...

Re: Finally got into the 10's!
 

THanks Bob! I will call you, soon, and get those heads over to you...