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Pontiac Pavement Pounders Shootout - Norwalk Raceway Park Part 3

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STRIP TUNING LOG
RunTuningLaunch RPMShift Point60-FT1/8 E.T./MPH1/4 E.T./MPH
1Off the street rear tires 25 psi2,4005,5001.697.57/ N/A11.95/111.28
4Rear tires 15 psi2,6006,0001.717.57/ N/A11.92/111.95
5Open exhaust2,6006,0001.727.53/ N/A11.83/113.35
7Open air bleeds 2 turns2,4006,0001.77.49/ N/A11.76/114.42
8Same2,4006,0001.697.47/ N/A11.73/114.58
BEST PASS CORRECTED11.17/120.38
The five most important runs are listed in the order they occurred.
1) Baseline; 5) Hesitation at the start; 8) Hot! Hot! Hot! But great last run!

Strip Specs
Year/Model: '69 Firebird factory 350 H.O.
Race Weight: 3,625 lbs
Curb Weight: 3,445 lbs
Fuel Level: 11/42 tank
Fuel: Sunoco 110-octane
Engine: '70 455
Cubic Inches Before/After: 455/464
Engine Built By: Kenny Nogaj
Power Adder: None
Top End
Carburetor: Speed Demon 850
Jets, Primary/Secondary: #82/#92
Spacer Plate: Phenolic, 1-in, 4-hole
Intake Manifold: Edelbrock Performer RPM
Fuel Pump: Holley Blue
Lines:AN #8
Regulator: Holley, set to 7.5 psi
Heads: '69 #48 (Stock 350 H.O. head)
Head Porting: Owner and Kenny Nogaj, chambers were also enlarged to slightly lower compression
Flow Numbers: N/A
Valves: Ferrea, stainless, 2.11/ 1.77
Bottom End
Pistons: Ross, forged, flat-top, 0.040 over
Rings: C&A Z-gap
Rods: Eagle forged-steel, stock 6.625-in
Compression Ratio: 10.75:1
Crankshaft: Stock 455, 4.21-in stroke
Rotating Assembly Balanced: Yes
Camshaft
Brand: Comp Cams custom hydraulic
Duration at 0.050: 255/268-deg
Duration Advertised: 305/308-deg
Lift with Specified Rocker Arms: 0.575/0.578
Lobe Separation Angle: 108-deg
Installed Position: Straight up
Rocker Arms: Harland Sharp, roller, 1.65:1
Ignition
Distributor: Mallory Unilite
Amplifier: None
Coil: ACCEL
Wires: ACCEL 8mm
Spark Plugs: ACCEL 437
Total Timing: 32-deg
Rpm Total Timing is Reached:2,200
Exhaust
Headers: Hedman Husler
Primary: 1.75-in
Collector: 3-in
Exhaust Pipes: 2.5-in
Mufflers: Flowmaster
Crossover: Flowmaster kit
Drivetrain
Transmission: Turbo 350, high-performance rebuild
Converter: TCI, 10-in 3,500-rpm stall
Shifter: B&M StarShifter
Rear: GM 12-bolt
Rear Gear Ratio: 3.55:1
Posi: GM 3 Series
Axles: Moser 31-spline
Chassis and Suspension
Brakes F/R: Stock 9.5-inch drum
Wheels F/R: 15x7 Rally II
Tires F/R: Firestone 205/70R15 / M/T 275/60R15 drag radials
Tire Pressure F/R: 35 psi/18 psi
Suspension Front
Springs: TRW for six-cylinder
Control Arms: Stock
Stabilizer Bar: Stock, connected to frame but end links are removed for racing
Shocks: Lakewood 90/10
Suspension Rear
Springs: Landrum 5-leaf
Shocks: Stock-type Gabriel
Other Features: Lakewood traction bars
Chassis Mods: 6-point rollbar, frame tied with welded 2x3 tubing channeled through and welded to the floor
The Rest
Interior Mods: Stock
Exterior Mods: Trans Am hood, rear spoiler, air extractors
Safety Mods: 5-point harness, driveshaft loop, 6-point rollbar
Paint: '99 Jeep Cherokee Green, PPG, by Brian Moore
Launch Technique: 2,400 rpm, floor it off footbrake
Best 11/48-mile ET, MPH Prior to Event: 7.42 at 92
Best 11/44-mile ET, MPH Prior to Event: 11.63 at 114.75


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