501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO

Posted By: PUNK

501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:04 PM

I have acquired some video that I cannot and will not claim to be the photographer. Killer wheelie, for a street car. Ron lives a few blocks from my house and he does drive this thing all over the place. Its a pump gas, street radial car on leaf springs. Killer car and its quiet. You would never suspect this car to be able to do this when seeing it up close. The car is actually quite trick at the trained eye.

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Posted By: PUNK

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:07 PM

Check the attachment and the video should pop right up.

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Posted By: RobX4406

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:10 PM

Not working for me...

Looks like you "punk"ed out! LOL

Posted By: dusturbd340W5

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:11 PM

me neither

Posted By: Adobedude

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:12 PM

Me three

Posted By: tboomer

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:12 PM

Posted By: DJVCuda

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:13 PM

I thought he drove home? the other vid posted the same time shows it in the trailer??

Posted By: DJVCuda

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:14 PM

http://www.youtube.com/user/ojcrush1

Posted By: RobX4406

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:15 PM

Try these

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1J8ppn5xI8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdVh_kHg5qk

Posted By: PUNK

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:19 PM

Thats wierd that its not working for you guys. I click the"attachement" above my post and it opens right up.Oh well. Rob has it covered.

Posted By: PUNK

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:24 PM

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I thought he drove home? the other vid posted the same time shows it in the trailer??

Whenever he races locally within 30 miles of home, he drives it. Whenever an event is far away, he just trailers it.

Posted By: DJVCuda

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:36 PM

so was the video on the trailer current?

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=6194441&Main=6187206

according to the email he drove - according to the vid he trailered..

i really dont care either way, just trying to clarify.

Posted By: RobX4406

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:37 PM

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so was the video on the trailer current?

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=6194441&Main=6187206

according to the email he drove - according to the vid he trailered..

i really dont care either way, just trying to clarify.

He drove it to Irwindale where he did the bumper dragging. 30 minutes from home.

The videos are from Sacramento which is about 400 miles.

Posted By: DJVCuda

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 06:39 PM

Thanks!!!

now i understand!

Posted By: 65signet

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 07:10 PM

Here is a good Photo of the wheels up

Attached picture 6195923-Divison72010069.jpg

Posted By: MIKES_DUSTER

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 07:27 PM

Worked for me.

Posted By: 2QUICK4U

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 07:38 PM

WORKED FOR ME.THE CAR LOOKS GREAT.THE CAMERA NEEDS A STAND.TO MUCH SHAKING ON THE BIG END. LOL

Posted By: 1Fast340

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 08:20 PM

looks nice

Posted By: dc426

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 09:34 PM

Wow, is that the 500+ inch small block? If so, that thing sounds wicked! I NEED ONE!

Posted By: PUNK

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 09:39 PM

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Wow, is that the 500+ inch small block? If so, that thing sounds wicked! I NEED ONE!

Yes, the 501" hydraulic roller cammed, pump gas 360-1 Indy headed engine. I think the rev limiter is set at 6800rpm. It sounds wicked.

Posted By: Spode

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 10:10 PM

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Wow, is that the 500+ inch small block? If so, that thing sounds wicked! I NEED ONE!

Yes, the 501" hydraulic roller cammed, pump gas 360-1 Indy headed engine. I think the rev limiter is set at 6800rpm. It sounds wicked.

I love that car

Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 10:46 PM

Worked for me....10.353....looks like there's quite a bit left on the table from that launch

Rickster

Posted By: PUNK

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 11:24 PM

Its gone 10.04 but even that pass was taking it easy on the launch so it wouldnt wheel stand. It went 109.5 in the 1/8th and a 135+ 1/4. I dont think it will have a problem going 9.70s once the wheels standing has been tamed. Ron doesnt want to remove the weight from the bumper as he thinks that it is helping put weight on the rear tires for traction, but he is thinking about possibly building removeable weight ballast for the front of the car or even reinstalling the 10 inch converter that may calm down the launches. Either way, he knows he needs to tame the launch down. Ron says it will do a wheelie at will at any track and track condition. The Good tracks just make for much more violent launches and damaging header and oil pan results. I think he should just simply add weight bars to the nose and see how that acts. I dont think wheelie bars are his style either. The 8" ATI converter is really nice and would be ashamed to remove it when it seems to be working so well. The 10" Turbo Action is a nice cnverter as well. It was in his 476" W9 headed Demon and that car would only do big wheel stands when the track conditions were perfect.

Posted By: Chris'sBarracuda

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/14/10 11:27 PM

Don't believe the MPH at Sacramento..

Chris..

Posted By: racerhog

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 12:09 AM

This is a very nice car.....

Seen It run our at Irwindale a few times...

Very nice and well put together car...

Posted By: StrokerAspen

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 12:11 AM

AWESOME to see that thing out making passes.Good work getting video and pictures guys!

Posted By: Stroker Scamp

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 01:36 AM

Posted By: 72demon416

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 02:04 AM

Has Ron ever said what it weighs?

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 02:11 AM

That puppy definately leaves hard and once tamed down should be solidly in the 9`s. Good job Ron,,,,,,AS USUAL.

Posted By: HotRodDave

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 02:17 AM

Be a real shame to put all that work into lightening it up so much then throw the weight back into it to keep the wheelies down

I think I would try a slightly higher gear.

Posted By: fishy340

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 05:25 AM

what a sweet freakin a body i love that mofo,,i'd have that puppy doin low 9's w my motor!

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 05:42 AM

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Be a real shame to put all that work into lightening it up so much then throw the weight back into it to keep the wheelies down I think I would try a slightly higher gear.

Not sure about the gear but I was always under the impression that it`s better to move the existing weight around as apposed to adding more ESPECIALLY if you don`t have to meet a weight criteria.

Posted By: G_bob

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 06:05 AM

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Be a real shame to put all that work into lightening it up so much then throw the weight back into it to keep the wheelies down I think I would try a slightly higher gear.

Not sure about the gear but I was always under the impression that it`s better to move the existing weight around as apposed to adding more ESPECIALLY if you don`t have to meet a weight criteria.

Well, he could remove the 75 lbs or so he has welded inside the rear bumper.

Posted By: deaks

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 01:38 PM

What about trying heavier torsion bars and front suspension limiters, it would also handle better on the street.
My GTS reacts better now with the slant 6 bars but handled far better on the street with the old 340 bars.
Mick

Posted By: fishy340

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 02:49 PM

what about letting the man get the car dialed in? first trip to the track,,he will get it right im sure..good luck ron.

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 04:34 PM

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what about letting the man get the car dialed in? first trip to the track,,he will get it right im sure..good luck ron.

Second trip but who`s counting.................It`s a forum and all I read here is constructive input. Big wheelies might be impressive but I`m pretty sure the et`s will drop when the front end does the same.

Posted By: Jeepmon

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 05:14 PM

Just for the record... one of his last passes, he did not lift the front tires and had a 10-oh pass.. He knows what he is doing..

Posted By: dartman366

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 05:24 PM

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what about letting the man get the car dialed in? first trip to the track,,he will get it right im sure..good luck ron.

Second trip but who`s counting.................It`s a forum and all I read here is constructive input. Big wheelies might be impressive but I`m pretty sure the et`s will drop when the front end does the same.

on both count's, it take's a while an I am sure it will be as good as it can get after some more passes.

Posted By: B3422W5

Re: 501 SB Valiant @ Sacramento VIDEO - 09/15/10 06:29 PM

I doubt a wheelie like in the video will affect ET much if any at all.Maybe a hundredth or two if you dont lift, if that

I had my EX car 3-4 feet in the air like that 100 feet out on the quickest pass the car ever made.

The key to not banging up the bottom is to stay in the gas and not lift

Mighty cool car

I think limiters and shock settings should cure the wheelstand issues. They did mine, and anybody who remembers seeing me on the back bumper can attest to the isues getting resolved, and that was with cheap shocks and just leafs to tune with.

A few more outings and you will get a handle on it