e.t. question?
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From: wilson nc
e.t. question?
I am new to this forum after reading the posts for several weeks I decided to register. Mostly b/c the info is so good and it is very active. I am currently reconditioning/restoring a 1975 convertible. I rebuilt and installed a 400 sb several years ago. I was racing then on the local 1/8 mile strip. Now getting back into it everyone has gone to 1/4 mile dragstips. The best time with the new motor was 8.6 @ 80.8 mph with a 1.97 60' time. I want to rebuild the drivetrain to run in the 12's on street tires. My first question is if anyone can tell me what 1/4 mile times I would have with the 8.6 sec 1/8 mile time and then what I can do to drop my time? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Re: e.t. question? (silver75convert)
Tom, welcome to the forum.
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Re: e.t. question? (silver75convert)
Click the link in my sig, I have about 155 runs logged there from 2 years ago, it will give you an idea.
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Re: e.t. question? (Mr Mojo)
Thanks for the welcome and the quick responses. Ralf low 13's look about right according to the old run times of Mr. MoJo. THat was very informative. I have learned a lot already. I just found out that my car still has the stock 2.73 highway gears. Those will have to go and I hope it will help.
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Re: e.t. question? (silver75convert)
Time to switch up to 3.23s or 3.55s at least, you won't lose your driveability and I think you'll get the 12s you're looking for. I am in the middle of a quest to get low 12s from 2.73s but I think I'll be more the exception than the rule.
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