COPOs - Where are they ??

[GUMP]

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]

Which engine in the COPO Darren?

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Which engine in the COPO Darren?

It is the 427/435.

[Ed Wright]

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

[SuperCarFan]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

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

The 427 COPO an 8-second Stock'r with the Powerglide that came in it? Don't think so.

Patterson, Connolly, etc. changed over to a 3-speed immediately.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by SuperCarFan

The 427 COPO an 8-second Stock'r with the Powerglide that came in it? Don't think so.

Patterson, Connolly, etc. changed over to a 3-speed immediately.

Connolly had a FAST ECU & system installed also. Patterson still had the GM MEFI ECU, with a few tuning tweaks. Engines were untouched.

[SuperCarFan]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Connolly had a FAST ECU & system installed also. Patterson still had the GM MEFI ECU, with a few tuning tweaks. Engines were untouched.

Understand...just wish GM would put a 3-speed auto from the factory on the COPO's (at least on the N/A cars) so the racers don't have to spend additional.

[GUMP]

Guess your fast now. LOL

What is that supposed to imply?

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by GUMP

What is that supposed to imply?

Nothing. Was your old cars this fast?

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Nothing. Was your old cars this fast?

As far as qualifying. Yes and no. Depending on which combination or class I was in and how hard I leaned on it.

Come to think of it, I haven't exactly seen you rotate the earth....(LOL!)