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NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? #1833412
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Stroked or stock stroke, let me hear the details! starting to decide which way to go on my build.

Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833420
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Get enough converter and the gears won't mess with you much. Ive been 11.18@120.5 with a stock stroke 340 and a 3.91 gear @3525 lbs so I won't be much help.


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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: Bad340fish] #1833462
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Mine is a 340 stroked to 394. I broke the gears I had and stuck some 3.50's in so I could race. I ran a 6.39 @ 109 in the 1/8 crossing the finish line in 2nd gear. That converts to a 10.09 1/4. Also running a 30 in. tall tire.2950lbs

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1.33 60 ft,6.21 at 110.59 in the 1/8, pump gas small block,2950lbs,drag radials,mufflers and driven to track ...
Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: D-50] #1833470
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Interesting question. I'm sure the converter spec is critical.

I'm kinda hoping for something similar, if I do a 4" crank 360. High 11's in 100% street trim with a 3.23 gear and 27" tall drag radial.

Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833471
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Originally Posted By ademon
Stroked or stock stroke, let me hear the details! starting to decide which way to go on my build.


If you get the car light enough you can run a 2.90 gear OR
hang a turbo on it
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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: cudadoug] #1833478
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Originally Posted By cudadoug
Interesting question. I'm sure the converter spec is critical.

I'm kinda hoping for something similar, if I do a 4" crank 360. High 11's in 100% street trim with a 3.23 gear and 27" tall drag radial.



With 450 pounds of TQ at 3K and up, yeah shouldn't be an issue.

Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833482
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10.0 @ 137(so far) with a 3.23 gear @3500lbs. You need a turbo, you won't regret it.

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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: cudadoug] #1833506
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Originally Posted By cudadoug
Interesting question. I'm sure the converter spec is critical.

I'm kinda hoping for something similar, if I do a 4" crank 360. High 11's in 100% street trim with a 3.23 gear and 27" tall drag radial.


stock appearing street trim 71 demon with 26 or 28" drag radials, weight would be about 3,450 with me in it. I have a 4,400 stall already with the 360, I'm hoping a 426" stroker with a worked 6 pack manifold and my TTI's will get me 11.30 or 40's in summer driving it in the gate and just lowering rear tire psi!

Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833541
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9.88 @ 134 with a NA sb gen 3. 3.55 gear.3150 lbs


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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833590
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If you don't end up going with a turbo, build as many cubes as you can, at least a 408. My current street car is a mild 500" big block, I installed 3.55 gears so I could drive it alot and I thought it would be a dog with those gears, it is not!! It feels so good with 275/60/15 tires that I'm considering 3.23 gears for next year. Right now I'm at 2800 RPM's at 60 mph.

If you're only shooting for 11's, just build a nice combo with cubes, good heads, and the right converter. I used to run 9's with 4.30 and 4.56 gears, now I just want to run 10's or 11's and be able to drive it alot.


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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ProSport] #1833598
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One other thing that people never seem to use or think of
is a OD trans.. I set my DW car to run the 518 trans(because
they are cheaper) or you can use a GV OD... I use a set of 4.10
gears and a set of 295/55/15 tires... a 5000 stall because I had
it.. but this set up should run 10.0 and cruise at 75 mph at 2900 rpm
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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833600
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No doubt, I am definitely saving my pennies for a GV overdrive, just haven't been able to afford one yet.


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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ProSport] #1833605
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Originally Posted By ProSport
No doubt, I am definitely saving my pennies for a GV overdrive, just haven't been able to afford one yet.


Bob.. I just bought another 518 for my set up right before I
went into the hospital... it was $300... and I might use it as is..
this one is the early 2 pin 518 that DIDNT have lock up so its the
727 conv.... sure beats paying $3000 for the GV
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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833613
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Does a 518 bolt up without any tunnel mods?

Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833661
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Originally Posted By ademon
Does a 518 bolt up without any tunnel mods?


I dont think so.. but I dont start with stock stuff either... but to
build up a tunnel is pretty easy
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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833982
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Which body year and style? Weight and frontal area matter work shruggy 11.55 E.T. in the 1/4 mile in any Mopar body with a semi stock SB is very fast on pump gas N/A motor bow twocents


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Re: NE1 running mid to low 11's with a 3.55 gear SB? [Re: ademon] #1833995
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71 demon about 3450lbs with me in it. Looks doable with 3.55. Maybe would go up to 3.73 since the expressway trips are usually under 40min.

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Originally Posted By ademon
71 demon about 3450lbs with me in it. Looks doable with 3.55. Maybe would go up to 3.73 since the expressway trips are usually under 40min.


Being realistic here... what is the car used for..
you could put the 3.55 and the low trans first gear
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Mostly weekend cruising, few trips a year to the drag strip. The more I think it over the more I want a less radical engine cam and compression wise, hence the 426" or bigger SB.







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