Advice for new bracket racer

shockme668 · 11-24-2009, 10:22 PM

Thanks for all the help. I am going to look at a 70 chevelle roller. Strange rear axle and spool 4:56, 400 trans,reverse valve body, shfter, trans break and 5500 stall. All I need is the motor and go racing. With a title.

cicero819 · 11-24-2009, 11:31 PM

Don't forget if you want to have fun with a big body such as a 1970Chevelle make sure you have a 8 points and more cage, having a rigid cage will stop any body twisting which will make your et more consistent but will stop you from having to replace crack transmission casing from excessive twisting(I know I sure cracked enough of them to last me a life time) if your budget allows it sell the turbo 400 and buy a powerglide. Good luck

rmcgill · 11-25-2009, 11:49 AM

Would a powerglide work with a 70 Chevelle. Its a heavy car.. Guess it would depend on hp of engine? Probally would need at least 650 hp and with the 4:56 and 5500 stall it could work...

More people with better experience will know better then me on this one.

cicero819 · 11-25-2009, 05:53 PM

I had a 1969 Chevelle former super stock 427 30 0ver approximately 525hp ran the quarter in 1095 et to 1105 et depending of track, elevation and so on.

shockme668 · 11-29-2009, 05:21 PM

I has a 8 point cage,The body is rust free so I don't have to replace the floor and weighs about 3300 lbs. I will probably keep the 400 for now. My goal is to get the car on the track by spring so if it not broke I am going to keep it. I am looking for a Big block for it to run.

Bill Baer · 11-30-2009, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by shockme668

I has a 8 point cage,The body is rust free so I don't have to replace the floor and weighs about 3300 lbs. I will probably keep the 400 for now. My goal is to get the car on the track by spring so if it not broke I am going to keep it. I am looking for a Big block for it to run.

Either will work just fine it you change to a powerglide you will need a new (longer) driveshaft. But since the glide has a higher first gear ratio it should be more consistent. But it may be a little slower and you will need a good planetary to make it as reliable as the 400.
I'll see what my machinest has laying around. You might consider a GM crate 454 or 502 or if your budget permits a 572.

Billy Baer

shockme668 · 12-05-2009, 07:43 AM

Found a 502 going to pick it up next week....thanks Bill...I am going through the car cleaning things up and noticed that the car still has stamped rear controll arms... would it be worth the money to replace them now with after market or just keep them...If yes is ajustable the way to go..Trying to stay in a budget but my safety has no budget......

fastracer482 · 11-29-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rmcgill

Would a powerglide work with a 70 Chevelle. Its a heavy car.. Guess it would depend on hp of engine? Probally would need at least 650 hp and with the 4:56 and 5500 stall it could work...

More people with better experience will know better then me on this one.

Yes that combination will work. I agree that you will need a high stall speed, 5500 shoud be about right.

Remember the key to bracket racing is consistancy, not speed. The car being heavy will actually help you, because you should not have any traction issues.
In bracket racing a big block and a powerglie are the way to go.
Main thing is to remember to have FUN!!!!!!!

11-24-2009, 10:22 PM	#1
shockme668 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Advice for new bracket racer Thanks for all the help. I am going to look at a 70 chevelle roller. Strange rear axle and spool 4:56, 400 trans,reverse valve body, shfter, trans break and 5500 stall. All I need is the motor and go racing. With a title.

11-24-2009, 11:31 PM	#2
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,087 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Advice for new bracket racer Don't forget if you want to have fun with a big body such as a 1970Chevelle make sure you have a 8 points and more cage, having a rigid cage will stop any body twisting which will make your et more consistent but will stop you from having to replace crack transmission casing from excessive twisting(I know I sure cracked enough of them to last me a life time) if your budget allows it sell the turbo 400 and buy a powerglide. Good luck

11-25-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
rmcgill Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Advice for new bracket racer Would a powerglide work with a 70 Chevelle. Its a heavy car.. Guess it would depend on hp of engine? Probally would need at least 650 hp and with the 4:56 and 5500 stall it could work... More people with better experience will know better then me on this one.

11-25-2009, 05:53 PM	#4
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,087 Likes: 31 Liked 69 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Advice for new bracket racer I had a 1969 Chevelle former super stock 427 30 0ver approximately 525hp ran the quarter in 1095 et to 1105 et depending of track, elevation and so on.

11-29-2009, 05:21 PM	#5
shockme668 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Advice for new bracket racer I has a 8 point cage,The body is rust free so I don't have to replace the floor and weighs about 3300 lbs. I will probably keep the 400 for now. My goal is to get the car on the track by spring so if it not broke I am going to keep it. I am looking for a Big block for it to run.

12-05-2009, 07:43 AM	#7
shockme668 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Advice for new bracket racer Found a 502 going to pick it up next week....thanks Bill...I am going through the car cleaning things up and noticed that the car still has stamped rear controll arms... would it be worth the money to replace them now with after market or just keep them...If yes is ajustable the way to go..Trying to stay in a budget but my safety has no budget......