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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Has anyone on this forum purchased an engine from Doug Herbert's shop in Charlotte? Members with knowledge of his products would be a help. My main interest lies with his big block 555 custom build. The name alone carries a high degree of respect in NHRA but how good are the street motors they build in his shop. Tech sheets look impressive but first hand experience is worth a lot more. Thanks in advance for info or input.
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That was a surprise. This forum has tons of members and we have nobody running a DH motor?? Looks like I may be the guinea pig on this one.
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No idea, but I'd have to think that if he has a good name in NHRA then he wouldn't want to sully his rep by producing shoddy street engines.
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If it`s a co incidence or not, but there was a "Drag News" paper, the first monthly drag paper long before National Dragster and put out by Doris Herbert . Possible family connection with the name. The first paper to officially publish speed and ET records for all drag classes.
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If it`s a co incidence or not, but there was a "Drag News" paper, the first monthly drag paper long before National Dragster and put out by Doris Herbert . Possible family connection with the name. The first paper to officially publish speed and ET records for all drag classes.
Doug Herbert is the son of Drag Racing Hall of Fame member Chet Herbert. Famous cam grinder. Doug is in the 300MPH club. Doris is Chet's sister. Doris is also a Drag Racing Hall of Fame member.
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Originally Posted by FB007
Doug Herbert is the son of Drag Racing Hall of Fame member Chet Herbert. Famous cam grinder. Doug is in the 300MPH club. Doris is Chet's sister. Doris is also a Drag Racing Hall of Fame member.
Sweet family.
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