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03-19-2020, 01:35 PM | #431 |
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Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!
what Lincoln
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Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!
What about the GM2.5L....................
Came in F-bodys, H-bodys... could be an interesting combo
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I'd call it a primitive design ,compared to the 134 S 10 .. ;-)
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03-19-2020, 08:59 PM | #434 |
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Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!
Back in 2014, I decided to build one of the suggested dime rocket combinations posted on this thread. Unable to decide which combo to go with I eventually went with a Gen 2 Camaro I purchased from a soldier from Fort Bragg, NC. After several PMs with Billy and one with Dwight I went with the ‘81 Camaro 267-2V combination for U/SA. Post 37, pg. 4. With Billy’s advice, and with help from 2 of my sons, Tim and Matt, Doug Hobgood, Jeff Flores, Doug Smith, Bill Bogues, and my good friend Mike Moller, this car has run a best so far of 14:19 @ 92.74 mph. .65 under the U index. Working with the Rochester dual jet carb has been a challenge however Doug Smith built one for me that works just fine. This past year added a Tim Sloan Metric 200 and an Ultimate Converter from Lenny Crouteau which really woke this combo up. She may be slow, but having a blast running this car and she has more in her. Gonna keep thrashing on it and special thanks to all of the above friends who made this all possible with me.
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03-20-2020, 08:46 AM | #435 |
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Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!
Ya know, my 72 Nova 307 is at 165 HP. I know that it will never be a "killer" combo and it probably could never qualify at Indy but if someone were to have a 70-72 body just lying around, it doesn't get any easier (or cheaper) than this. I've gone 13.60s in T with a 'Glide and worn-out junk. 72 Camaro makes U at 168 HP. AND sticks for Dwight!
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Glenn, I'm just a leaf spring, Powerglide kinda guy.
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Jeff,
Remember, Billy still has the pushbutton wall mounted phone, give him time, he will come around.
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