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Pontiac Pavement Pounders Shootout - Virginia Motorsports Park Edition Part I

Strip Tuning Log
Run/TuningLaunch RPMShift Pt.60-ft.1/8-mile1/4-mile
2. 34-deg, 17 psi1,5006,2001.87 8.25/83.5912.86/107.56
3. Same1,1005,8001.798.16/84.2712.75/107.58
4. Same1,1005,8001.888.29/83.1613.01/100.50
6. 36-deg, 17 psi1,2005,8001.828.27/83.5412.88/107.75
9. Same1,1005,8001.778.11/85.0512.67/108.26
Best Pass Corrected    12.42/110.41

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix With Allen Bristow
Owner Bio: Allen Bristow ... 
   
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1963 Pontiac Grand Prix With Allen Bristow
Owner Bio: Allen Bristow
Allen Bristow, a 42-year-old State Farm Insurance Agency owner, bought his Grand Prix in 2003 because he was brought home from the hospital after his birth in a '63 Pontiac. He performed a full frame-off restoration on the GP and says one of his favorite moments is driving it from Virginia to the Woodward Dream Cruise. Allen also owns a '66 2+2 421 H.O. four-speed convertible and a '66 Grand Prix, with a 455 Tri-Power. He'd like to thank his wife, Wendy, and daughter, Lauren, for their enthusiasm and understanding of his passion for Pontiacs.
Strip Specs
Year/Model'63 Grand Prix
Race Weight with Driver4,380 lbs
Curb Weight4,200 lbs
Fuel Level When Weighed1/3-tank
Fuel110-octane
Engine421 '63 11B
Cubic Inches Before/After421/455
Engine Built ByJack Gaydosh
Power AdderNone

Induction System
Air CleanerNone
CarburetorsDual Carter AFBs, 750-cfm
JetsNo. 110 squared/metering rods, No. 7460
Spacer PlatesAluminum 1-in, open
Intake ManifoldEdelbrock Performer Dual Quad

Fuel System
PumpCarter Electric 140 gph
Lines½-in steel
RegulatorCarter, set to 7 psi

Heads
CastingKRE aluminum D-port
Head PortingJack Gaydosh
Flow Numbers316-cfm intake at 0.700-in lift at 28-in of pressure
Valves2.11/1.77-in Ferrea SS

Bottom End
PistonsRoss forged flat-top, standard 455
RingsChromoly
RodsEagle H-beam, stock 6.625-in length
Compression Ratio11.0:1
CrankshaftForged steel reproduction, 4.21-in stroke
Rotating Assembly BalancedYes

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Racing
Camshaft
BrandComp hydraulic roller custom grind
Duration at 0.050248/254-deg
Duration Advertised299/305-deg
Lift with Specified Rocker Arms0.618/0.638-in
Lobe Separation Angle110-deg
Installed Position108-deg
Rocker ArmsScorpion roller 1.65:1

Ignition
DistributorMSD
AmplifierMSD 6AL
CoilMSD Blaster
WiresMSD 8 mm
Spark PlugsAutolite 3924
Total Timing36-deg
RPM That Total Timing Is Reached2,200

Exhaust
ManifoldsReproduction aluminum Super-Duty with cut-outs
PrimariesFactory D-port
Collectors3.00-in
Exhaust Pipes2.25-in
MufflersFlowmaster Series 40
CrossoverNone

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Engine
Drivetrain
TransmissionBow Tie O/D 700-R4 Stage III
ConverterTCI 10-in, 3,000-rpm stall
ShifterB&M Quicksilver
RearGM
Rear Gear Ratio4.11:1
SpoolStrange
AxlesFabcraft Metalworks 31-spline

Chassis and Suspension
Brakes F/RStock drum
Wheels F/RPontiac 8-Lug 15x7 front/15x8 rear by Retromotive
Tires F/RCooper 225/70R15 / M/T Drag Radials 275/60R15
Tire Pressure F/R32 psi/18 psi
Suspension Front
SpringsStock
Control ArmsStock
Stabilizer Bar1.00-in (loosened)
ShocksCompetition Engineering 90/10 front
Suspension Rear
Stabilizer BarNone
Control ArmsFactory Super-Duty lower
ShocksCompetition Engineering 50/50 rear
Other FeaturesNone
Chassis ModsNone

The Rest
Interior ModsAuto Meter gauges and shift light
Exterior ModsFiberglass hood
Safety ModsSFI-approved drivetrain parts, driveshaft loop, solid motor mounts
PaintCameo White
Launch TechniqueFootbrake to launch rpm, bump into stage, then floor it on last yellow
Best 1/4-mile E.T./MPH Prior to Event12.55/110.80


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