Dime Rocket- DNQ

Mark Yacavone · 05-25-2015, 08:49 PM

Okay..What's this misleading title really about?

Well, a few years back, when Billy started the Dime Rocket threads, we decided that turbo cars and FWD's weren't eligible, seeing that it was too easy to make them run under the index.

I do agree with that premise..but what Billy didn't tell you is that it takes about 40 years of doing this for it to be easy.

Anyway , this project is a DF/S car , and it did run 1.05 under the NHRA index on the second pass the other night...
A friend (who some of you might know) and I started on it in January.

Easy does it ...and I'll be glad to answer any inquiries about it if anyone cares to hear it.

I did take a few pictures along the way, but did not document every nut and bolt,..but I think I remember them...

MikeMoller · 05-25-2015, 09:43 PM

Mark, how 'bout some basic info - Monte Carlo? Engine? year?

Mark Yacavone · 05-25-2015, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMoller

Mark, how 'bout some basic info - Monte Carlo? Engine? year?

Okay..It's a 2003 3.4 60 degree Chevy V6 LA1 option (207 ci)
Not a totally original idea, but first in this body style and weight, I believe.
Before I forget..Blueprinted NHRA spec heads by Kadar Performance ..
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Billy Nees · 05-26-2015, 07:17 AM

So is it time to open the "Dime Rocket" deal to ANY combo? I'm OK with that. I'm OK with anything that gets people out to the races!
We could have a 3.4 Monte Carlo vs. Turbo Sunbird C/FS Matchrace! Loser buys the hotdogs.
I'm not quite sure that Tibors prices fall into the "Dime Rocket" range though. Maybe this thing is a "ringer"?

GTOMayhem · 05-26-2015, 08:11 AM

Mark,

PM sent.

Rick Thomason
GTOMayhem

Mark Yacavone · 05-26-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

So is it time to open the "Dime Rocket" deal to ANY combo? I'm OK with that. I'm OK with anything that gets people out to the races!
We could have a 3.4 Monte Carlo vs. Turbo Sunbird C/FS Matchrace! Loser buys the hotdogs.
I'm not quite sure that Tibors prices fall into the "Dime Rocket" range though. Maybe this thing is a "ringer"?

Ha. This thing is going in DF/S and staying there, once we get the weight installed where it belongs. (except maybe the IHRA 16.30 class ;-) ).
We have a family connection at Kadar Performance, so I don't know the pricing, but actually these heads needed to be straightened out anyway. Someone did a "valve job" on them last year,and carved them up pretty bad..Had to throw the valves away.
These heads are literally laying on the ground at the U pull it yards.
A little 3 angle , mill for cc's, and pop some new Comp beehive springs on them, and I don't believe they'd be too bad.

Dennis P Chapman · 05-26-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

So is it time to open the "Dime Rocket" deal to ANY combo? I'm OK with that. I'm OK with anything that gets people out to the races!
We could have a 3.4 Monte Carlo vs. Turbo Sunbird C/FS Matchrace! Loser buys the hotdogs.
I'm not quite sure that Tibors prices fall into the "Dime Rocket" range though. Maybe this thing is a "ringer"?

Hey can I get in on that lol

Mark Yacavone · 05-26-2015, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis P Chapman

Hey can I get in on that lol

Nope!

Dennis P Chapman · 05-26-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Nope!

You guys are no fun lol.................... good luck with new car.

Mark Yacavone · 05-26-2015, 09:22 PM

Thanks!
Yup, we'll stay in D , and away from the turbo cars...They're too easy haha

05-25-2015, 08:49 PM	#1
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,900 Liked 5,113 Times in 1,948 Posts	Dime Rocket- DNQ Okay..What's this misleading title really about? Well, a few years back, when Billy started the Dime Rocket threads, we decided that turbo cars and FWD's weren't eligible, seeing that it was too easy to make them run under the index. I do agree with that premise..but what Billy didn't tell you is that it takes about 40 years of doing this for it to be easy. Anyway , this project is a DF/S car , and it did run 1.05 under the NHRA index on the second pass the other night... A friend (who some of you might know) and I started on it in January. Easy does it ...and I'll be glad to answer any inquiries about it if anyone cares to hear it. I did take a few pictures along the way, but did not document every nut and bolt,..but I think I remember them... Attached Thumbnails __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers Last edited by Mark Yacavone; 05-28-2015 at 12:25 AM.

05-25-2015, 09:43 PM	#2
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Dime Rocket- DNQ Mark, how 'bout some basic info - Monte Carlo? Engine? year? __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

05-26-2015, 07:17 AM	#4
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,485 Likes: 3,587 Liked 7,682 Times in 1,730 Posts	Re: Dime Rocket- DNQ So is it time to open the "Dime Rocket" deal to ANY combo? I'm OK with that. I'm OK with anything that gets people out to the races! We could have a 3.4 Monte Carlo vs. Turbo Sunbird C/FS Matchrace! Loser buys the hotdogs. I'm not quite sure that Tibors prices fall into the "Dime Rocket" range though. Maybe this thing is a "ringer"? __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

05-26-2015, 08:11 AM	#5
GTOMayhem Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 172 Likes: 673 Liked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Dime Rocket- DNQ Mark, PM sent. Rick Thomason GTOMayhem

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,900 Liked 5,113 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: Dime Rocket- DNQ Thanks! Yup, we'll stay in D , and away from the turbo cars...They're too easy haha __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers