Sounds like it should run like a raped ape. If there's anything I can do to help let me know. Think tools not tech support.
What will it run?
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If Vic is getting 11.40's with a 350, you should be 11.0's or lower with a 406 on a good launch. With the cam and heads that you are planning, you should be making good power around 500 at the crank I would think. I'm basing your mph on a local naturally aspirated 6 speed C5 that runs high 10's at around 130-131 and is making approximately 460 at the wheels.In the back of my mind, I am silently hoping for 11.20 at 120 mph, but am conservative to avoid disappointment.
My cam is quite small, the torque converter is also less than ideal. I also expect that my gear ratio will be lacking as well. It suits me fine because street drivability takes priority. If I fall short, the spray can be the equalizer at the track.
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You'll see. I will drag you to the strip shortly
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18 cars and you on the motor. Don't want much do I ?
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From: Somewhere between here and there...
Would you be able to come up Ed's on a Sunday? I'll buy the beer and have a hot tub party...there is a ticking we can't identify was hoping you can take a listen and help us track the buger down.
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Vic's car is exceptional. He has diligently worked his combo to near 100% perfect. I am already expecting less than ideal because I do not have the time available to fine tune it as well as Vic and others have.
In the back of my mind, I am silently hoping for 11.20 at 120 mph, but am conservative to avoid disappointment.
My cam is quite small, the torque converter is also less than ideal. I also expect that my gear ratio will be lacking as well. It suits me fine because street drivability takes priority. If I fall short, the spray can be the equalizer at the track.
In the back of my mind, I am silently hoping for 11.20 at 120 mph, but am conservative to avoid disappointment.
My cam is quite small, the torque converter is also less than ideal. I also expect that my gear ratio will be lacking as well. It suits me fine because street drivability takes priority. If I fall short, the spray can be the equalizer at the track.
Your setup is real close to Ralph's, and he runs 10.90's.
Vic
