Owner Bio: Paul Glasgo
Paul Glasgo, a 40-year-old auto mechanic, found his 22,000-mile Tempest in 1997. Because Knafel Pontiac was a landmark in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, he felt it appropriate to build the Tempest into a Knafel Magnum 400. He has enjoyed racing for 24 years and currently owns a '66 and '67 GTO, a '69 R/A-IV GTO, and a '76 Trans Am. He is pictured here with his son, Brandon Glasgo.
Strip Tuning Log
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| Run/Tuning | Launch | RPM | Shift Pt. | 60-ft. | 1/8-mile | 1/4-mile |
| 1. Off trailer | 1,100 | 5,800 | 1.98 | 8.2/87.47 | 12.71/109.43 |
| 2. 180-deg temperature | 1,100 | 5,800 | 1.96 | 8.1/87.50 | 12.66/109.83 |
| 3. 180-deg temperature | 1,100 | 5,800 | 1.92 | 8.1/87.70 | 12.59/110.01 |
| 4. 180-deg temperature | 1,100 | 5,800 | 1.91 | 8.0/88.55 | 12.51/110.75 |
| Best Pass Corrected | | | | | 12.29/112.80 |
Run Notes: None
Strip Specs
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| Year/Model | ’70 Tempest |
| Race Weight With Driver | 3,650 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 3,400 lbs |
| Fuel Level When Weighed | 1/4-tank |
| Fuel | Turbo Blue 112 |
| Engine | ’70 400, code WT |
| Cubic Inches Before/After | 400/412 |
| Engine Built By | Glasgo and Co. |
Induction System
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| Air Cleaner | Stock |
| Carburetor | Quadrajet 750 cfm, No. 7040263 |
| Primary Jets | 0.073-in |
| Primary Metering Rods | 0.043-in |
| Secondary Metering Rods | BE |
| Secondary Metering Rod Hanger | K |
| Spacer Plate | None |
| Intake Manifold | Stock cast-iron, dual-plane |
Fuel System
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| Pump | Stock mechanical |
| Lines | Stock 3/8-in |
| Regulator | None |
Heads
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| Casting | ’70 No. 13 D-port |
| Head Porting | None |
| Flow Numbers | Stock |
| Valves | 2.11/1.77-in Ferrea SS |
Bottom End
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| Pistons | Ross 0.060 NHRA legal, 2.8cc valve reliefs |
| Rings | Childs-Albert ZGS |
| Rods | Eagle 6.625-in length, H-beam |
| Compression Ratio12:1 |
| Crankshaft | Stock cast 3.75-in stroke |
| Rotating Assembly Balanced | Yes |
Camshaft
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| Brand | Isky Hydraulic |
| Duration at 0.050 | 224/224-deg |
| Duration Advertised | 270/270-deg |
| Lift With Specified Rocker Arms | 0.430/0.430-in |
| Lobe Separation Angle | 106-deg |
| Installed Position | 108-deg |
| Rocker Arms | Stock 1.5:1 |
Ignition
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| Distributor | Stock Delco points-type, No. 1111176 |
| Amplifier | None |
| Coil | Stock |
| Wires | Delco 7mm |
| Spark Plugs | AC R43S |
| Total Timing | 36-deg |
| Rpm That Total Timing Is Reached | 1,800 |
Exhaust
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| Manifolds | Stock |
| Exhaust Pipes | 2.5-in |
| Mufflers | Dynomax Ultra flo 2.5-in |
| Crossover | Dr. Gas X-type pipe 2.5-in system |
Drivetrain
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| Transmission | Turbo 400 |
| Converter | Stock |
| Shifter | Stock |
| Rear | Pontiac 10-bolt |
| Rear Gear Ratio | 4.11:1 |
| Posi | Stock Safe-T-Track (OEM) |
| Axles | Stock |
Chassis and Suspension
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| Brakes F/R | Stock drum/drum |
| Wheels F/R | Stock Rally II 14x6 |
| Tires F/R | Reproduction Firestone Wide Oval G70-14 |
| Tire Pressure F/R | 45 psi/42 psi |
Suspension Front
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| Springs | Stock |
| Control Arms | Stock |
| Stabilizer Bar | Stock 0.875-in |
| Shocks | Stock |
Suspension Rear
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| Springs | Stock |
| Stabilizer Bar | None |
| Shocks | Stock |
| Other Features | None |
| Chassis Mods | None |
The Rest
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| Interior Mods | Radio delete |
| Exterior Mods | Magnum 400 graphics |
| Safety Mods | Driveshaft safety loop |
| Paint | Bermuda Blue (original paint) |
| Launch Technique | Slowly to the floor at idle |
| Best 1/4-mile ET/MPH Prior To Event | 12.60/110.00 |