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I drove the Ol Allstate to a buddy's shop for him to align the front end. It was the first time the car has been driven since 1981 and it was fun for sure.
Here is some video.
Mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE_fHG_2vjs&feature=em-upload_owner



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y_M1UdS9vM&feature=em-upload_owner

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"BAD ASS", Mark that is SOOOOO Great
it sounds great and look great too.
congratulation, all that hard work is now worth it.
very cool... Ron...

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mark, i'm so very happy for you ! glad to finally see it completed ! sounds great too ! what for mufflers are you using ?

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Hey Eric,
I have a few things to finish. Door panels for one, and some bugs to get out, But it sure is nice to be able to start it and go!
I am using the Car Chemistry baffles inside the headers. A lot of guys on Moparts don't like them, but I didn't read that until after I had designed my system around them. If they are a problem for the cars performance I will simply take them out.

Thanks for the encouragement along the way.

Mark

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congrats sounds meen,,,, look for my cuda at bowling green, im sure the new owner in KY will have it there

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Hey Don,
If I make it to BG I will keep a look out for your Cuda. Do you miss it yet?

Mark

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"BAD ASS", Mark that is SOOOOO Great
it sounds great and look great too.
congratulation, all that hard work is now worth it.
very cool... Ron...

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Dude that's awesome!

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congrats sounds meen,,,, look for my cuda at bowling green, im sure the new owner in KY will have it there

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Hey Don,
If I make it to BG I will keep a look out for your Cuda. Do you miss it yet?

Mark

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congrats sounds meen,,,, look for my cuda at bowling green, im sure the new owner in KY will have it there

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Hey Don,
If I make it to BG I will keep a look out for your Cuda. Do you miss it yet?

Mark

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MARK, congrats on the killer J do i miss it you ask ?? a little over 28 years ago i pulled that cuda out of a cotton field in mississippi, as a rust free shell, it went thru a few changes over the years, till i finally had the cash to turn it in to the pro street machine i always wanted as a kid, if my work schedule was more off tiem friendly, ide of kept it im sure,,and made a few more changes,,probably turned it in to a more of a pro touring type car,, as i sell off the tons of extra parts ive collected over the years, i start to realize that its gone,,,,thanks for asking enjoy your J

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Very nice ride Mark....That motor sounds awesome...Not many Henry J's around

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Thanks Paul,
It seems to be ready, from what I can tell on the few short drives I have made.


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So.....what did it run?

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Richard,
The Ohio Valley Reunion, was rained out. As it turned out, that was probably a good thing for the Hemi Allstate. There were a few things that just were not "right" and could have caused some damage to the car. The event will not be run this year. I am hoping to get out for a TNT pretty soon. Need to be sure my trailer and tow vehicle are ready as well. I think we are very close.
Mark

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any numbers you mite be feeling confident it will do ?

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Not really Eric.
The last pass was in 1981 1/8th was a 6.43 @ 108 and 1/4 was a 10.43 @ 129 (too much gear).
It really is a different car now. I don't know what it weighs, or how much HP the engine makes.
If the car weighs in @ 2600 lbs. with me in it, and the engine will make 750 hp, then it should be much quicker than before!
It used to weigh 2490 lbs. less driver, with a cast iron BBC. It had leaf springs on front and rear, drum brakes, narrowed OLDS rear, plexi windows, huge ladder bars, and a three point roll bar. I think these are the major differences. The new engine is supposed to be just over 500 lbs., QA1 coil overs, Wilwood disc brakes, glass windows, ladder bars, and complete cage.
Indy rates their 572 @ 770 HP. Mine is very similar in specs, but I think I have a better set of heads. (Stage V CNC @ MCH )
So, would you care to guess? LOL I weigh 182 lbs.

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any numbers you mite be feeling confident it will do ?

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Not really Eric.
The last pass was in 1981 1/8th was a 6.43 @ 108 and 1/4 was a 10.43 @ 129 (too much gear).
It really is a different car now. I don't know what it weighs, or how much HP the engine makes.
If the car weighs in @ 2600 lbs. with me in it, and the engine will make 750 hp, then it should be much quicker than before!
It used to weigh 2490 lbs. less driver, with a cast iron BBC. It had leaf springs on front and rear, drum brakes, narrowed OLDS rear, plexi windows, huge ladder bars, and a three point roll bar. I think these are the major differences. The new engine is supposed to be just over 500 lbs., QA1 coil overs, Wilwood disc brakes, glass windows, ladder bars, and complete cage.
Indy rates their 572 @ 770 HP. Mine is very similar in specs, but I think I have a better set of heads. (Stage V CNC @ MCH )
So, would you care to guess? LOL I weigh 182 lbs.

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well, i think i will lock in my numbers. [remember the show 'pass time'?]......
i would think you should have no trouble going an easy 9.88 or so with a cautious tune and taking it easy on the first few passes. just a W.A.G. from a guy that is dummer than a bag o hammers....
but you will be faster than me 'cause i weigh 20lbs more than you ! good luck and keep us up to date !

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sounds real good mark. did you plug your weight & hp into any calculators to get some idea what might be capable ? how accurate are calculators anyway ?

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Yes I have Eric,
I tried to estimate the HP conservatively @ 750. I think it may have a little more in it with a good tune, and maybe a bigger carb. The weight should be around 2,600 lbs. , but could actually be less.
So, 750 HP @ 2600 lbs. on the Morosso slide is : 8.70 @ 156 mph. Hmmmmm....... Lets try 700 HP @ 2700 lbs. : Still 9.0 @ 150 mph.

I may want to stay on the 1/8th mile!



Mark

Here is a link to Wallace Calculators : http://wallaceracing.com/hp-correction-quarter.php

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MARK.MARK.MARK..You rock guy..I luv that Allstate..want to junk my junk now..Wish I was closer..I want to be there for the first pass..Make sure you get a good video for us losers that can't get there to watch..I can't even send a pic of my 56 since my P/C crashed.. all the best Mark, Larry

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Hey Larry,
I am sure that your car is far more street-able/ useful than the Allstate. The aluminum engine makes a lot of condensation. Another issue to deal with.
Anyway, it sure feels good to have you and these other members cheering me on to my first pass. I hope I do not disappoint you guys.
I will certainly try my best. I hope to have someone making a video.
Thanks,
Mark