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So longer wouldn't have helped?
I guess I need some tutoring!?!?!?

I am glad this is just for fun!

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I doubt it, looked like it hooked to me. get a close up video of the right rear tire at launch.

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Hmmmm........ I will try. Getting good video has been a problem.
I guess I was looking for the 60 ft time to be lower, given the ET and MPH ? So I guess it is making the ET we have, from the MPH, and not so much the 60 ft time? It doesn't match the estimating programs, very well.
Mark

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thats because your combo is off, start with the converter. thats what i would do

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To get a better 60ft I think you need a lower gear and or more stall.
My D50 weights the same as yours with a pump gas small block and my best 60 has been a 1.33. It is 1.34 most of the time. Mine is stock leaf springs and home made caltrak bars, 4.56 gears , 5400 8 in.PTC convertor and 315/60 M/T Drag Radials.

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I had PTC build the converter for the car. They had all the specs. I guess either they set it up for 1/4 mile, or the fact that I said street/ strip changed the plan. I thought it was a 4500 converter until I called them last week for a recommendation on launch RPM. When he looked at my order he said 3500-4000. I agree it could use more gear probably higher stall, but the engine is "mild" and probably making good torque at 4,000!?!?
Does your D50 have a trans brake? Do you spray it at launch?

Mark

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To get a better 60ft I think you need a lower gear and or more stall.
My D50 weights the same as yours with a pump gas small block and my best 60 has been a 1.33. It is 1.34 most of the time. Mine is stock leaf springs and home made caltrak bars, 4.56 gears , 5400 8 in.PTC convertor and 315/60 M/T Drag Radials.

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I had PTC build the converter for the car. They had all the specs. I guess either they set it up for 1/4 mile, or the fact that I said street/ strip changed the plan. I thought it was a 4500 converter until I called them last week for a recommendation on launch RPM. When he looked at my order he said 3500-4000. I agree it could use more gear probably higher stall, but the engine is "mild" and probably making good torque at 4,000!?!?
Does your D50 have a trans brake? Do you spray it at launch?

Mark

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I bet you put a 5600 8" converter in that thing and pick up at least a .10

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That would be nice! Are you taking into consideration it is a 727 trans and not a Power Glide?
I just thought of something. When I ordered the converter I thought the car was going to be a lot lighter. I scewed the program!

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I bet you put a 5600 8" converter in that thing and pick up at least a .10

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I know that this is probably true, but I am not willing to put the time and money into a converter swap right now. I have some carb and intake combos I want to experiment with, to try and extract more power.
Changing the converter means laying on the floor. Changing the carbs and intake I can do standing!
I don't do the floor work so well these days.

Mark