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THanks Guys... My # 1 goal is fun... i think i have some decent stuff to get started, so it should run pretty good... It'll be interesting, to say the least! This is something i always wanted to do, with my Dad... we never got around to it...so im doin this in tribute to Dad and Roy Mckinney...2 of my biggest racing heroes... Ive met alot of great dudes, since i decided to start this process... I know this can be an expensive game, but, im in it to learn, and hope my decent driving skills can win me a round or 2. I know we can race anything, but there's just something about Stockers/SuperStockers that sets them apart from just any old bracket car. Dont get me wrong, we've ran alot of brackets over the years, i just wanted to try something different, to see if i can get into the mix. Im lucky that im not just starting out, with a new car...that will help alot.
And, much to my surprise, you Classracers are alot more willing to help , than i thought you would be. That makes it that much better. Besides, nothing better than hangin out with friends, at a racetrack , no less. Dont know how many meets that i will make this year, but, if all goes decent, you can bet that i will step it up a bit in 2015! Gotta keep Class racing alive!

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Congrats on making it "official" Brent. Don't hurt it before May,, so you can make it to Columbus for Mr. Beard's big party. I want to see your Firebird,, take care.
Danny Durham

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Looking forward to meeting up with you Brent. Thanks for choosing class racing; with a Pontiac no less! Bob Michael.

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Danny, i wont hurt it, i hope! hehe... I hope that i can make the Columbus event...that would be great!

Bob, Thanks! Ive wanted to build a class car, since i was a kid. I remember seeing your Firebird at Edgewater, in the late '70s... There were several good running Pontiacs, in those days. My Dad was a diehard Pontiac guy, so i had no choice! :) I wish he coulda been here to see me finally reach the 1st part of my goal(gettin the engine done)... Looking forward to meeting you too, Bob, and the rest of the Div 3 guys. Now, if it just warm up a bit!
Bob, if you still want those heads, let me know... i have 2 sets. :D

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Congratulations! "Pontiac Punch" :D

Are you going to run a 3.73 or 4.11 rear gear?

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Glenn, im goin right to a 4.56.. that little 3.750 stroke would be idling at the traps, with 4.10s...hehe THanks! I cant wait to get it running!

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Congratulations, Brent! Best of luck this season. Awesome first name, too. :D

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Brent,
There's a guy from Minnesota that ran/runs a Tempest in E or F /SA.... I spoke with him a few years back while I was working at the NHRA St. Louis Drags, he told me that he was running a 3.73 and it was the quickest the car had ever ran and MPH. They had started with 4.56, then 4.33, then 4.11 then 3.90 ...... a close friend of mine knows him well.
Food for thought! I'm rooting for ya!

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Thanks Brent! :D

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He is running a 455, though... I have 4.10s in it now, with 455, and it runs 10.80s/122 at 5800 rpms... I will need 4.33 gears atleast...i have 4.33/4.56/4.88 for it.. 4.88s might be a little steep, for my needs, but, i have them, if i dont hit about 6500-6600 with the 4.56s. On the other hand, a friend of mine, with Buick 350 stocker, only running 4.33's i think...4.56s didnt pick it up, but that could have something to do with the intake manifold, on those engines...not as good as a factory Pontiac, In my opinion...I definitely wont rule out less gear, though...