L88 69 runs 10.59 on stock tires
11-30-2005, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysWave
If it's the 69 I'm thinking of, I'd like some detail on his trailer hitch.
but it is trailered..........
11-30-2005, 07:36 AM
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Race Director
Originally Posted by AlwaysWave
If it's the 69 I'm thinking of, I'd like some detail on his trailer hitch.
11-30-2005, 12:28 PM
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Le Mans Master
I'm assuming this is the same L88 that Super Chevy did a quick clip on the other month, mentionind is was the first f.a.s.t. car to dip into the 10's. I'd love to see that thing run!
11-30-2005, 01:24 PM
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yes its the one from the F.A.S.T. class that i posted and no one believed it. it wasnt until i listed 6 publications that it gained a response. still cant believe this forum isnt crazy about this vette. all stock parts/tires suspension. only internal engine mods are allowed. incredible!
11-30-2005, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by redc3
yes its the one from the F.A.S.T. class that i posted and no one believed it. it wasnt until i listed 6 publications that it gained a response. still cant believe this forum isnt crazy about this vette. all stock parts/tires suspension. only internal engine mods are allowed. incredible!
11-30-2005, 03:10 PM
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believe me that there probably isnt much stock left INSIDE his engine. its the fact that he did it on stock tires that makes it impressive! and ya had me till you started diss'n my sb's. my 383 went a best of 11.40 with street tires and bad rear spring. it wheelhopped for the first 30 ft. or so. and that was motor only.
11-30-2005, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by redc3
believe me that there probably isnt much stock left INSIDE his engine. its the fact that he did it on stock tires that makes it impressive! and ya had me till you started diss'n my sb's. my 383 went a best of 11.40 with street tires and bad rear spring. it wheelhopped for the first 30 ft. or so. and that was motor only.
11-30-2005, 03:33 PM
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L88 parts are on the ragged edge though.
NO TSCHIT Sherlock....;-))).....about the baddest ratty assed thing they could come up with in them daze, and keep it on the road in one piece.....love to see a fast race between that L88 and a Hemi Cuda....or Dart, or Charger?/Challenger?.....Fury??
GENE
NO TSCHIT Sherlock....;-))).....about the baddest ratty assed thing they could come up with in them daze, and keep it on the road in one piece.....love to see a fast race between that L88 and a Hemi Cuda....or Dart, or Charger?/Challenger?.....Fury??
GENE
11-30-2005, 03:43 PM
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OK, Here is the car you are speaking of (that is my 68 behind it)
Here he is at Etown launching .......
and here are the results you were referring to:
Not sure, but I think he used the ZL-1 block (all aluminum) for his engine buildup. The "stock tire" thing I'm not so sure about... I think they are "stock appearing" but I was told they are not the same bias ply tires that were made in 1968 but they are made from a modern compound very similar to what you find on drag radials. If we pause and think about it for a moment... they are getting 60 ft times in the 1.60s. Can that be done with for real genuine 1969 bias bly tires? I don't think so!
Here he is at Etown launching .......
and here are the results you were referring to:
Not sure, but I think he used the ZL-1 block (all aluminum) for his engine buildup. The "stock tire" thing I'm not so sure about... I think they are "stock appearing" but I was told they are not the same bias ply tires that were made in 1968 but they are made from a modern compound very similar to what you find on drag radials. If we pause and think about it for a moment... they are getting 60 ft times in the 1.60s. Can that be done with for real genuine 1969 bias bly tires? I don't think so!
11-30-2005, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mrvette
L88 parts are on the ragged edge though.
NO TSCHIT Sherlock....;-))).....about the baddest ratty assed thing they could come up with in them daze, and keep it on the road in one piece.....love to see a fast race between that L88 and a Hemi Cuda....or Dart, or Charger?/Challenger?.....Fury??
GENE
NO TSCHIT Sherlock....;-))).....about the baddest ratty assed thing they could come up with in them daze, and keep it on the road in one piece.....love to see a fast race between that L88 and a Hemi Cuda....or Dart, or Charger?/Challenger?.....Fury??
GENE
With street tires, a massive cloud of tire smoke in both lanes.
11-30-2005, 03:48 PM
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and this is the 68 vette in the Hot Rod drag week. license plate "NOS VET" or something like that.
(This one I haven't seen firsthand)
(This one I haven't seen firsthand)
Last edited by PRNDL; 11-30-2005 at 03:50 PM.
11-30-2005, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by PRNDL
The "stock tire" thing I'm not so sure about... I think they are "stock appearing" but I was told they are not the same bias ply tires that were made in 1968 but they are made from a modern compound very similar to what you find on drag radials. If we pause and think about it for a moment... they are getting 60 ft times in the 1.60s. Can that be done with for real genuine 1969 bias bly tires? I don't think so!
Keep in mind that even if they are using a sticky compound, there is still not much of a contact patch there. The tread width maybe 9 inches or so at the most. Simply amazing if you ask me.
11-30-2005, 06:42 PM
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L88 Vette
Thats my car! It does have an iron GM block,its 511 cid,roller cam,Heavy porting on the heads.Its making 650hp at the crank,still has a few more left in it,I'll save that for phase 2 this winter.I use a turbo 350 trans also.My tires are G-70-15 Firestone Wide Ovals from Coker tire.They have maybe 7 inches of tread.They are not special built tires!Not even close to Drag Radials.BTW I use cast iron exhaust manifolds that have been Extrude Honed,full exhaust with mufflers.The car is the current F.A.S.T ET record holder at 10.59@130mph.Thanks for all the nice comments!
11-30-2005, 06:59 PM
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"GOD BLESS" the man who has courage to Drag Race a car whose value is approaching the stratosphere!! But as I recall, that is what they were made for.
Nice article in Jan. 2006 of Corvette Fever. Sure would like to have a photo of the Mopar Faithful as you "Spanked" the '69 Hemi GTX.
Gene in TX.
Nice article in Jan. 2006 of Corvette Fever. Sure would like to have a photo of the Mopar Faithful as you "Spanked" the '69 Hemi GTX.
Gene in TX.
11-30-2005, 07:10 PM
#20
Race Director
Originally Posted by MR L88
Thats my car! It does have an iron GM block,its 511 cid,roller cam,Heavy porting on the heads.Its making 650hp at the crank,still has a few more left in it,I'll save that for phase 2 this winter.I use a turbo 350 trans also.My tires are G-70-15 Firestone Wide Ovals from Coker tire.They have maybe 7 inches of tread.They are not special built tires!Not even close to Drag Radials.BTW I use cast iron exhaust manifolds that have been Extrude Honed,full exhaust with mufflers.The car is the current F.A.S.T ET record holder at 10.59@130mph.Thanks for all the nice comments!