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71 B-Body for drag cars #32720
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Don't see many 71 b-body drag cars - too heavy?

Looking to build a 12 sec street/strip Hemi car - is it worth the trouble, or is alot easier with an A body?

Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: CrazyD] #32721
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they're a little on the heavy side,but 12s shouldn't be a problem.it would be easier with an A body,but the B body will accept the hemi with less work.


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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: CrazyD] #32722
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They are a bit heavy for serious drag work, but a 12 second 71 b-body is very easy to do.

Sheldon

Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: RUNCHARGER] #32723
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Getting one to run 12's is no problem in street trim. A guy that comes to my track has his 71 Charger in the mid 9's with a 446, stage 6 heads and a 100 shot of spray; you can take a lot of unnecessary weight out of them.

Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: CrazyD] #32724
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My 4000 lb street/strip Bee hit an 11.97 @ 114 this fall at Lebanon Valley. I drive it there, unpack and race. I drive it about 3000 miles a year. A ported iron headed, solid cam, six pack with nothing too elaborate under the hood.


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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: Mr71Bee] #32725
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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: CrazyD] #32726
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yeah, they are a bit heavy but really build speed on the other end. very stable at high speeds. you can tuck a large tire under the factory tub. real easy to get to hook up. i ran a few years in mine with a basic 318 and a 150 shot of nos with full interior trim and all steel, 904 trans.,leafs,3.91 8 3/4. it ran 11.60's all day long. now i run it with a big block and nos but with the same weight{actually a bit heavier) and runs low 9's. love that body style.

Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: sunroofgtx] #32727
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Not to hijack this thread, but do you happen to have contact info for this car? Im looking for a glass hood for my 72 and I love that cowl scoop on the glass hood. Id appreciate any info you might have.


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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: Von] #32728
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Drove it 110 miles yesterday and it's in the 12's

Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: Von] #32729
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Not to hijack this thread, but do you happen to have contact info for this car? Im looking for a glass hood for my 72 and I love that cowl scoop on the glass hood. Id appreciate any info you might have.


ditto on that. would also like to get a cowl hood for my 71 satellite.

Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: 9secondsatellite] #32730
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No idea. WS in Ashtabula, Ohio makes them, but I heard that they have quality problems..


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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: sunroofgtx] #32731
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Cant see why you cant get to 10's all day with street trim ... I would say its more interesting that way , maybe 9's ...

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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: 9secondsatellite] #32732
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yeah, they are a bit heavy but really build speed on the other end. very stable at high speeds. you can tuck a large tire under the factory tub. real easy to get to hook up. i ran a few years in mine with a basic 318 and a 150 shot of nos with full interior trim and all steel, 904 trans.,leafs,3.91 8 3/4. it ran 11.60's all day long. now i run it with a big block and nos but with the same weight{actually a bit heavier) and runs low 9's. love that body style.





Yep with the nascar design rear fenders flare out rear tub is about 15 inch so cutting the wheel lip and right back space you can get a 14x32 in there it will be tight tho. And becuz the car being just a bit wider like 66-70 b-body rear ends just bolt right in

Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: theraif] #32733
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71 Road Runner: Eddy heads, manifold and 750 carb. Best time so far has been a 11.42 sec.

71 GTX: 440+6 509 cam, 3:55 rear headers and full exhaust. Best time 12.80 sec.


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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: GaryHemi] #32734
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nice cars dude!

Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: 9secondsatellite] #32735
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Anybody can make a light car go fast , It`s the challenge of a heavy car that is the fun part that and a slight prejudice for 71`s on my end


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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: CrazyD] #32736
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Yup! Large, heavy but stable and comfortable...Nice lookimg cars guys!


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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: blue_stocker] #32737
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I think most people will be suprised to see a full size all steel (-hood) car going 8's. I can't wait for it!
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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: CrazyD] #32738
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I've joked around with my Dad many times about selling my Dart Sport and dumping all the money into his 71 B5 Roadrunner, it would be a neat project since it is completely torn apart right now. I think it will happen someday.


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Re: 71 B-Body for drag cars [Re: ProSport] #32739
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I've joked around with my Dad many times about selling my Dart Sport and dumping all the money into his 71 B5 Roadrunner, it would be a neat project since it is completely torn apart right now. I think it will happen someday.




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