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daver
8th July 2002, 05:15 AM
Let me know when anyone here gets a car in the 8 second range on the quarter mile.:D
mackerel
8th July 2002, 07:48 AM
8 seconds on a quarter mile? Um... as an average speed it is something just under 120 mph! Considering you'd have to get up to speed from standing still, that implies an ending quarter mile speed of perhaps 200 mph :eek:
mackerel
8th July 2002, 07:53 AM
Just remembered this web page posted a while back http://www.syclone.freeserve.co.uk/rivals_cars.htm

Nothing near 8 seconds there... why choose that figure?:confused:
gypseyman
8th July 2002, 10:55 AM
Originally posted by mackerel
Nothing near 8 seconds there... why choose that figure?:confused:
I'm guessing you won't want to challenge daver to a drag race anytime soon... ;) :D
mackerel
8th July 2002, 07:39 PM
Drag racing? :eek: The nearest I get to that is at the lights, when I'm in the right hand lane which ends soon :D I tend to either wheelspin like mad, or just stall. :rolleyes: My car wouldn't even make it to 60 in 8 seconds unless it was downhill with a backing wind.
daver
8th July 2002, 08:09 PM
Originally posted by mackerel
Just remembered this web page posted a while back http://www.syclone.freeserve.co.uk/rivals_cars.htm

Nothing near 8 seconds there... why choose that figure?:confused:

Cause my 73 Camaro does it in 8.542 seconds from a standing start in a quarter mile.
Ragnarog
8th July 2002, 08:16 PM
Well how bout some pics ? :D

Rag
daver
9th July 2002, 05:39 AM
Originally posted by Ragnarog
Well how bout some pics ? :D

Rag

Can't help you there,I have no way to upload images.I live in the stoneage without a scanner or a digital camera.
Farabomb
9th July 2002, 02:35 PM
If not some pics how about some specs? 8.524 is dang impressive. Is it streetable? If I see a '73 comming my way I'll be shure to get out 'o your way :D
daver
9th July 2002, 07:25 PM
Originally posted by Farabomb
If not some pics how about some specs? 8.524 is dang impressive. Is it streetable? If I see a '73 comming my way I'll be shure to get out 'o your way :D

No it is not street legal,it has no lights and 22 inch wide rear tires.
Biult on an Alston tube chasis with a fiberglas and aluminum body,powered by a 427 chevy block with Brodix heads,a Milloy supercharger,and two nitrous systems.It makes just a tick over 800 HP.
RanGer498
9th July 2002, 09:27 PM
depends is this a street car that can handle just as well in twisties too? and have a radio and seat more than one person too? if not im sure i can strip a car and drop some dead pounds and get a car into the 8's with a nice american long block just like my friends old nova and stang !;)
?Originally posted by daver
Let me know when anyone here gets a car in the 8 second range on the quarter mile.:D
Farabomb
10th July 2002, 12:07 AM
Nice ride Daver. A guy I work with had a vette similar to your setup. If it didn't start in 3-4 seconds he had to pull the plugs and swap some clean ones in.:D I love going fast but, I'm more a rally guy myself :) I love looking out the side windows while turning.
daver
10th July 2002, 03:28 AM
Originally posted by Farabomb
Nice ride Daver. A guy I work with had a vette similar to your setup. If it didn't start in 3-4 seconds he had to pull the plugs and swap some clean ones in.:D I love going fast but, I'm more a rally guy myself :) I love looking out the side windows while turning.

Thanx, it's for sale if yoou know any one that wants it,I am starting a new project as soon as I sell it,one that will move a little faster.
WesM63
15th July 2002, 05:54 AM
Daver,
Sounds like a sweet ride... I'am more of the ford guy but i apreciate any and all cars.. as long as it's not a ricer.lol
Althou i love rangers car and fara's too.