COPOs - Where are they ?? - Page 2

FINESPLINE · 03-12-2013, 04:49 PM

[QUOTE=GUMP;372993]I can't go this year. I have work in El Salvador next week. Plenty of qualified drivers out there !

Ed Wright · 03-12-2013, 04:53 PM

Patterson should be at No Problem.

Stephen Bell · 03-12-2013, 10:43 PM

I think there will be two or three at Belle Rose... I know of one for sure. S.Bell

BadBanana · 03-12-2013, 11:15 PM

I know there are some that will participate, but there are 69 of them out there !!! I'm afraid that Chevrolet needs a better way to determine who gets them and it should be dependent on the persons desire and ability to campaign them, much like they did in '63 with the Z-11s; and such that they will be a threat to the CJ Fords and MOPARS. I'm afraid that many were just investors that never had racing intentions.

Tom Meyer · 03-12-2013, 11:43 PM

I think only 67 they keped the first one,number 69 Rick Hendrick bought for chairty. The 11 was the draw for the 2013s anybody hear anything on who is getting one. Tom

GUMP · 03-13-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BadBanana

I know there are some that will participate, but there are 69 of them out there !!! I'm afraid that Chevrolet needs a better way to determine who gets them and it should be dependent on the persons desire and ability to campaign them, much like they did in '63 with the Z-11s; and such that they will be a threat to the CJ Fords and MOPARS. I'm afraid that many were just investors that never had racing intentions.

The Drag Pak and Cobra Jet are no different. You really don't see a lot of those cars racing compared to how many were built. The manufacturer has no control of where a car goes once they sell it. Heck, I have a Drag Pak that has hardly seen the light of day!

This is also the first full season for the COPO. You have to keep in mind that the deliveries didn't start until late last year. Not a lot of time to dial in a new combination. I think you will see a lot more racing as the year goes on.

Ed Wright · 03-13-2013, 10:32 AM

Which engine in the COPO Darren?

GUMP · 03-13-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Which engine in the COPO Darren?

It is the 427/435.

Sean Marconette · 03-13-2013, 11:47 AM

This is also the first full season for the COPO. You have to keep in mind that the deliveries didn't start until late last year. Not a lot of time to dial in a new combination. I think you will see a lot more racing as the year goes on.
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I must be completely clueless. I thought the DP's, COPO's and CJ's were all ready to hit the track upon delivery and be competitive?
I am not trying to be disrespectful, but what has to be done to these cars to hit the track? Patterson had a COPO out last year before Indy if I recall. Heck other than adjusting the seat and being acclimated to the car, what else are you having to do after spending that kind of money on one of these? Hell if I win the lottery I want to know what I am getting myself into on one of these!

Sean

Ed Wright · 03-13-2013, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

It is the 427/435.

That's what Patterson has. They put the new Holley system in it, like I'm told the 2013 comes with. Got the start up, idle, burn out and launch cleaned up at their shop Monday. Was very rich with the GM 2013 427" COPO calibration. Going to the track here Friday to verify the WOT dyno tuning. Very nice cars. Very fast right out of the box. They put the original engine away, and built a new one. Should be at No Problem next week.

Eight second Stocker like it came if you want to lean on it.

Glad I don't have to race them heads up.

Guess your fast now. LOL

03-12-2013, 04:49 PM	#11
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: COPOs - Where are they ?? [QUOTE=GUMP;372993]I can't go this year. I have work in El Salvador next week. Plenty of qualified drivers out there !

03-12-2013, 04:53 PM	#12
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: COPOs - Where are they ?? Patterson should be at No Problem. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-12-2013, 10:43 PM	#13
Stephen Bell Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: COPOs - Where are they ?? I think there will be two or three at Belle Rose... I know of one for sure. S.Bell

03-12-2013, 11:15 PM	#14
BadBanana Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 76 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: COPOs - Where are they ?? I know there are some that will participate, but there are 69 of them out there !!! I'm afraid that Chevrolet needs a better way to determine who gets them and it should be dependent on the persons desire and ability to campaign them, much like they did in '63 with the Z-11s; and such that they will be a threat to the CJ Fords and MOPARS. I'm afraid that many were just investors that never had racing intentions.

03-12-2013, 11:43 PM	#15
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: COPOs - Where are they ?? I think only 67 they keped the first one,number 69 Rick Hendrick bought for chairty. The 11 was the draw for the 2013s anybody hear anything on who is getting one. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

03-13-2013, 10:32 AM	#17
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: COPOs - Where are they ?? Which engine in the COPO Darren? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-13-2013, 11:47 AM	#19
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 794 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: COPOs - Where are they ?? This is also the first full season for the COPO. You have to keep in mind that the deliveries didn't start until late last year. Not a lot of time to dial in a new combination. I think you will see a lot more racing as the year goes on. [/QUOTE] I must be completely clueless. I thought the DP's, COPO's and CJ's were all ready to hit the track upon delivery and be competitive? I am not trying to be disrespectful, but what has to be done to these cars to hit the track? Patterson had a COPO out last year before Indy if I recall. Heck other than adjusting the seat and being acclimated to the car, what else are you having to do after spending that kind of money on one of these? Hell if I win the lottery I want to know what I am getting myself into on one of these! Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N