Re: mild mannered/dual purpose 540-does it exist?
[Re: rbkt65]
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05/06/12 11:09 PM
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There have been crazier combo's built that run well on the street, and lay down startling numbers at the strip. Just look at the Pro Street cars that run in Drag Week. So, to answer your question, yes it is possible. I have to ask you, why the hell would you build such a heavy tube chassis car? To add that much weight, it kind of defeats the purpose of building a tube chassis car. What is your ET goal?
Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210
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Re: mild mannered/dual purpose 540-does it exist?
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05/06/12 11:39 PM
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rbkt65
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this is a 65 coronet wagon--floor was rotted,firewall was rotted,spare tire well rotted,moved firewall back 12 inches,motor back 9 inches, has flaming rivers rack & pinion,complete glass front end,full cage, dana,ladder bars,18.5 m/t et streets,factory buckets,console,p/w.my last one so i wanted it different.not sure of weight in full dress but guy building car says orig small block was 36-3800.hoping for 3400 myself but who knows.will have most chrome and luggage rack w/power tailgate window also.just want to be different.
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Re: mild mannered/dual purpose 540-does it exist?
[Re: rbkt65]
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05/06/12 11:47 PM
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Sounds like a cool ride All I can tell ya is ya can't beat BOOST!!!!
HEMI-ITIS has no cure. My condition is fully BLOWN!!
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Re: mild mannered/dual purpose 540-does it exist?
[Re: rbkt65]
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05/06/12 11:57 PM
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MR_P_BODY
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sold my 493 and am considering 540-will have a/c-tube chassis car with weight in 36-3800 lb range-will be mostly street but raced maybe 2 times a month-probable indy 440-1 or ?? heads, camshaft unknown at this time-would like to run f.i.-not completely sold on fast or power- jection or msd atomic efi.also would like to run e-85.is this possible and still not be a pig on strip?all opinions welcomed at this time-thanks rick
What sort of ET would you be looking for on the track... makes a big difference on the engine....I'm sure you mean lighter than what you posted
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Re: mild mannered/dual purpose 540-does it exist?
[Re: rbkt65]
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05/07/12 12:10 AM
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I'm finishing up a Dodge Rampage with a moly chassis, SB 416, 518 OD trans with 5000 stall and a 9" rear with 4.10 gears and 295/55 tires on the back... pretty much stock interior.. with all glass working windows except for the back glass which is lexan because of the bars going to the back... I expect this to weigh 2800 with me in it.... I dont want A/C... too hard to work around.. but I expect it can run 9.70s or so but I just want a 10.0 to 10.2 car so I dont need to cert it and wont need a NHRA license
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Re: mild mannered/dual purpose 540-does it exist?
[Re: rbkt65]
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05/07/12 12:23 AM
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The car I mention above is being built for drag week and maybe power tour stuff... I will say you should look into a OD trans... for me the 518 worked out well being a SB...it bolts right up... I built a 18 gal fuel tank for cruising... the 4.10 gears for the track and still have OD for the road... I decided against going E-85 for this car due to it can be a pain to find at times
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Re: mild mannered/dual purpose 540-does it exist?
[Re: rbkt65]
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05/07/12 02:45 AM
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Is this going to be a 4.500 bore with a 4.375 stroke or the oher way around with the stroke being 4.500 with a 4.375 bore? It makes a difference on the cam lobes and LSA Also what type of lifter do you want to use, solid flat tappet, hydraulic flat tappet, solid roller or hydraulic roller?
Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)
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Re: mild mannered/dual purpose 540-does it exist?
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05/07/12 08:22 AM
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Sounds like a cool ride All I can tell ya is ya can't beat BOOST!!!!
That's what I was thinking. If you want your cake and eat it too, boost is the only way to go.
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