G - Bodys in super stock

Johnny U · 02-27-2010, 01:55 PM

Put a big block Buick in it. A 71 or 72 combo is a good choice. I have a 71 GS running SS/KA with a 9 inch tire on and it runs well under the index. One day I would like to put the engine in a lighter G body car, preferably a Grand National body as I always liked those cars and run GT with it. The BBB has a favourable HP rating on it right now and with the right parts it runs well and stands up well.

John Mason · 02-27-2010, 07:45 PM

If you're trying to go fast, a G body is the wrong combo. I have a Regal in GT and I like the looks, but at 108" wb and a drag coefficient of .410 it's .30 and 3-4 MPH behind a 3rd or 4th gen Camaro or Firebird with the same horsepower.

Jody Lang · 03-02-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Mason

If you're trying to go fast, a G body is the wrong combo. I have a Regal in GT and I like the looks, but at 108" wb and a drag coefficient of .410 it's .30 and 3-4 MPH behind a 3rd or 4th gen Camaro or Firebird with the same horsepower.

Now you tell me!!!

Great decision you made going home after the National.

John Mason · 03-03-2010, 12:12 PM

Right, that "G" body hasn't worked out at all well for you, has it?
Leaving Phoenix was one of the few good decisions I've made lately.

Jody Lang · 03-03-2010, 09:49 PM

John, so I can get the 3 tenths back by just getting a more slippery body style? It sounds so easy!!!

John Mason · 03-04-2010, 11:42 AM

Jody,
Call Gary Hettler. He'll give you all the reasons and examples. He was kind enough to tell me AFTER I had the car done.

W J · 03-04-2010, 01:38 PM

G-Body = rectangular block of cheese. 4th gen F-Body = wedge of cheese. Wonder which GM cuts thru the air better??

WJ

02-27-2010, 01:55 PM	#1
Johnny U Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oakville Ontario Canada Posts: 55 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock Put a big block Buick in it. A 71 or 72 combo is a good choice. I have a 71 GS running SS/KA with a 9 inch tire on and it runs well under the index. One day I would like to put the engine in a lighter G body car, preferably a Grand National body as I always liked those cars and run GT with it. The BBB has a favourable HP rating on it right now and with the right parts it runs well and stands up well.

02-27-2010, 07:45 PM	#2
John Mason Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock If you're trying to go fast, a G body is the wrong combo. I have a Regal in GT and I like the looks, but at 108" wb and a drag coefficient of .410 it's .30 and 3-4 MPH behind a 3rd or 4th gen Camaro or Firebird with the same horsepower. __________________ John Mason 7743 SS

03-03-2010, 12:12 PM	#4
John Mason Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock Right, that "G" body hasn't worked out at all well for you, has it? Leaving Phoenix was one of the few good decisions I've made lately. __________________ John Mason 7743 SS

03-03-2010, 09:49 PM	#5
Jody Lang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 307 Likes: 28 Liked 92 Times in 29 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock John, so I can get the 3 tenths back by just getting a more slippery body style? It sounds so easy!!!

03-04-2010, 11:42 AM	#6
John Mason Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 147 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock Jody, Call Gary Hettler. He'll give you all the reasons and examples. He was kind enough to tell me AFTER I had the car done. __________________ John Mason 7743 SS

03-04-2010, 01:38 PM	#7
W J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Paxton, Massachusetts Posts: 638 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: G - Bodys in super stock G-Body = rectangular block of cheese. 4th gen F-Body = wedge of cheese. Wonder which GM cuts thru the air better?? WJ

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