OWNER BIO: Javier Montano
Having always enjoyed the body styling of the '66-'67 GTOs, Javier Montano decided to build one of his own. Racing for four years, one of this 41-year-old's favorite moments behind the wheel was watching his girlfriend's head snap back when launching on a 12-second pass. Javier also owns a '98 GTP and a '67 Firebird OHC Sprint. He says, "Whenever I'm driving the Goat, I see many 'thumbs up' from admirers. I also have four good friends who are into Pontiacs, so the five of us are usually together working on and racing our cars."
| Strip Specs |
| Year/Model: | '67 GTO |
| Race Weight: | 3,850 lbs |
| Curb Weight: | 3,680 lbs |
| Fuel Level: | Half tank |
| Type of Fuel: | Shell 93/110-octane race mix |
| Engine: | '73 YY-code 455, bored 0.030 |
| Cubic Inches Before/After: | 455/462 |
| Built By: | Owner, and friends Matt, Jo Jo, and Payton |
| Carburetor: | Holley 950, No. 80/87 jets |
| Spacer Plate: | 1-in aluminum |
| Intake Manifold: | Performer RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carter mechanical pump, stock lines |
| Heads: | '73 4X (4H) 1.96/1.66 valves |
| Flow Numbers: | N/A, mild pocket port only |
| Pistons/Rings: | TRW forged, domed, +0.030 / Power Seal |
| Rods: | Stock cast, 6.625 in |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.75:1 |
| Crankshaft: | Stock nodular iron, cut 0.010/0.010 under |
| Rotating Assembly Balanced: | Yes |
| Camshaft: | Crower hyd. 248/253-deg duration at 0.050, 0.546/0.558 lift with 1.60:1 rockers, 112-deg LSA |
| Installed Position: | Straight up |
| Rocker Arms: | Harland Sharp 1.60:1 roller |
| Ignition: | DUI Systems street/strip, 8.8mm ACCEL wires, AC 45RTSX plugs |
| Total Timing: | 34 deg at 2,800 rpm |
| Exhaust: | Hooker headers 1.75-in primaries, 3-in collectors, Dr. Gas 3-in X-pipe, cutouts, 3-in DynoMax mufflers, 3-in tailpipes |
| Power Adder: | None |
| Transmission: | Turbo 400, shift kit, manual valvebody, built by B&M Custom Transmissions, Fresno, CA |
| Converter: | 10-in Champion, 2,800-stall |
| Shifter: | Hurst His-and-Hers |
| Rear: | GM 10-bolt posi, 3.55:1 gears |
| Brakes F/R: | Stock drum / drum |
| Wheels F/R: | 15x7 Rally II / widened 15x8 Rally II |
| Tires F/R: | 265/50-15 Dunlop GT Qualifiers / Hoosier 29x9x15 slicks |
| Tire Pressure F/R: | 40 psi/16 psi |
| Suspension Fr: | Stock springs, stabilizer bar removed, Delco shocks, urethane bushings |
| Suspension Rr: | Stock, Monroe air shocks, boxed lower control arms |
| Chassis Mods: | None |
| Interior Mods: | None |
| Exterior Mods: | None |
| Safety Mods: | Driveshaft safety loop |
| Paint: | Light Metallic Blue |
| Launch Technique: | Footbrake to 2,500 rpm |
| Best 1/4-mile ET, MPH Prior to Event: | 12.20 at 108.69 at Famoso, CA |
| STRIP TUNING LOG |
Run | Tuning | Launch RPM | Shift Point | 60-FT | 1/8 E.T./MPH | 1/4 E.T./MPH | Corrected 1/4 E.T./MPH |
| 1. | 34-deg total timing | 2,500 | 5,300 | 1.65 | 7.73/87.73 | 12.25/107.88 | 11.63/113.65 |
| 2. | Same | 3,000 | 5,500 | 1.65 | 7.79/87.30 | 12.34/107.32 | 11.71/113.06 |
| 3. | Same | 2,500 | 5,300 | 1.66 | 7.70/88.04 | 12.21/108.41 | 11.59/114.20 |
| 4. | Same | 3,000 | 5,200 | 1.66 | 7.78/87.44 | 12.37/99.31 | 11.74/104.62 |
| 5. | Same | 3,000 | 5,100 | 1.67 | 7.71/88.22 | 12.20/108.53 | 11.58/114.33 |
| 6. | Broke |
| Run Notes: 1) Best 60-ft ever with full exhaust; 2) Best 60-ft again; 3) Open headers better e.t. and mph, but 60-ft off--may have spun; 4) Full exhaust again but backed out at top end due to wind; 5) Equaled best ever e.t. of 12.20--best run of the day; 6) Broke during burnout |