Possible dime rocket

Robert Swartz · 10-12-2013, 08:57 AM

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/4095651597.html
1970 Buick Lesabre $850 OBO AWESOME FOR DERBY CAR - $850 (CEDAR GROVE IN)
INTERIOR GREAT SHAPE,61,301 MILAGE,350 V-8 4 BARREL INTAKE.....NEEDS RADIATOR AND CARBURETOR.....THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT DERBY CAR OR NICE TO RESTORE IT, ONE OWNER.....CALL OR TEXT SCOTTY AT 1-513-288-5118 EMAILS WON'T GET TO ANSWER VERY QUICK • Location: CEDAR GROVE IN

Stumbled across this. Thought it might be worth a look to someone? Don't have much knowledge of Buick engines, so not real sure of the HP potential.
Missing the carburetor, not a real problem for NHRA. What about IHRA P/S? Rules say OEM carb, I take that to mean an original, no Edelbrock replacement carb allowed? Finding blocks, cranks and rods, heads for 70's era Buicks would likey be another headache.

Car might be too heavy and hard to make sufficient power. Food for thought. If my driveway wasn't full of junk right now, I'd be tempted to go look at it.

Lyn Smith · 10-12-2013, 09:34 AM

1970 350 is rated 315 hp,the same as a 71,72 455!!The 4 bl intake on the 350 is worth $100.

Joe Toller · 10-12-2013, 12:25 PM

70 sucks as a derby car anyway, 71-76 are best for that. Anyone who pays 850 for a derby car that's not an Imperial or 71-76 GM wagon is on crack anyway.

PS...I have an 800cfm Qjet core if someone tackles this...

Robert Swartz · 10-12-2013, 01:37 PM

I tend to agree. Thinks it's pricey. At least for my purpose or intentions. I would strip it of usable pieces, core it out, then sell the hulk for scrap.

Looks like the 4 barrel engine puts it in a natural class of M. Could move to N and not need a rollbar. Just what this thing would need, more weight! You're looking a 13 flat index with a 4000lb car.

Isaac Zane · 10-12-2013, 02:51 PM

Haven't checked the numbers on the 70 intakes. I have a few 73, 74 intakes, heads, blocks sitting around with a few oddball number pieces also. Intakes are good for weight in the back of a pickup.....

10-12-2013, 08:57 AM	#1
Robert Swartz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nineveh, Indiana Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Possible dime rocket http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/4095651597.html 1970 Buick Lesabre $850 OBO AWESOME FOR DERBY CAR - $850 (CEDAR GROVE IN) INTERIOR GREAT SHAPE,61,301 MILAGE,350 V-8 4 BARREL INTAKE.....NEEDS RADIATOR AND CARBURETOR.....THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT DERBY CAR OR NICE TO RESTORE IT, ONE OWNER.....CALL OR TEXT SCOTTY AT 1-513-288-5118 EMAILS WON'T GET TO ANSWER VERY QUICK • Location: CEDAR GROVE IN Stumbled across this. Thought it might be worth a look to someone? Don't have much knowledge of Buick engines, so not real sure of the HP potential. Missing the carburetor, not a real problem for NHRA. What about IHRA P/S? Rules say OEM carb, I take that to mean an original, no Edelbrock replacement carb allowed? Finding blocks, cranks and rods, heads for 70's era Buicks would likey be another headache. Car might be too heavy and hard to make sufficient power. Food for thought. If my driveway wasn't full of junk right now, I'd be tempted to go look at it. __________________ Robert Swartz - Swartz & Lane 66 Chevy II Pro 95 Achieva EF/SA, 78 Mustang II U/SA (work in progress) #354 stock Last edited by Robert Swartz; 10-12-2013 at 09:11 AM.

10-12-2013, 09:34 AM	#2
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,199 Likes: 282 Liked 967 Times in 194 Posts	Re: Possible dime rocket 1970 350 is rated 315 hp,the same as a 71,72 455!!The 4 bl intake on the 350 is worth $100.

10-12-2013, 12:25 PM	#3
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Possible dime rocket 70 sucks as a derby car anyway, 71-76 are best for that. Anyone who pays 850 for a derby car that's not an Imperial or 71-76 GM wagon is on crack anyway. PS...I have an 800cfm Qjet core if someone tackles this...

10-12-2013, 01:37 PM	#4
Robert Swartz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nineveh, Indiana Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Possible dime rocket I tend to agree. Thinks it's pricey. At least for my purpose or intentions. I would strip it of usable pieces, core it out, then sell the hulk for scrap. Looks like the 4 barrel engine puts it in a natural class of M. Could move to N and not need a rollbar. Just what this thing would need, more weight! You're looking a 13 flat index with a 4000lb car. __________________ Robert Swartz - Swartz & Lane 66 Chevy II Pro 95 Achieva EF/SA, 78 Mustang II U/SA (work in progress) #354 stock

10-12-2013, 02:51 PM	#5
Isaac Zane Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 361 Likes: 391 Liked 50 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Possible dime rocket Haven't checked the numbers on the 70 intakes. I have a few 73, 74 intakes, heads, blocks sitting around with a few oddball number pieces also. Intakes are good for weight in the back of a pickup..... __________________ Isaac Zane STK 1237 J/SA Buick Apollo Patriot Guard Rider DOOF 43