Good day, I have already posted in the racing section...a friend sent another angle and a lot clearer video. This run was 15.14, the first run (NO VID) we went 14.87 @ 92.5 mph. I can hardly wait for spring, one of my best friends has a 72 Aussie Charger with the Hemi six and a 5 speed, it works good. We have been taunting each other about a heads up race. I feel like with some practice I might have something for him.

Thanks Derek https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10 ... all_create

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70 Duster 238'', four speed ,3:91's, 500 Elde, Hookers
68 Dart 4 dr 225, completely original

Thanks for the vid.

The mph says the car has more in it, and that is supported by the video. You appear to be losing a ton on the starting line. The constant up and down on the throttle at the tree is not good. It makes it hard to get a consistent launch, and also hard to get a decent light. Easy is your friend.

It will be interesting to see the results with the Aussie Charger. I had a guy busting my balls about how fast his was, but he never took it within 50 miles of a dragstrip. Those guys are like US Hemi guys, they keep quoting magazine tests from 40 years ago.

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Yes and I am a Rookie to boot. I have a MSD 6A two step. I was just reading a reply on my other post about how Exner had his first limit hooked up. Ill get it wired in and start practicing launches until I get the best results.
On the street if it spins just a couple of rotations it doesn't nose over. I have noticed other vids of slant stick cars that more or less fall flat after launch and then recover and go.. I think it is a fine line with regards to launch rpm.
its all good fun that's for sure.

Thanks Derek

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70 Duster 238'', four speed ,3:91's, 500 Elde, Hookers
68 Dart 4 dr 225, completely original

Practice, practice, practice.

You will also test your driveline parts, especially the clutch.

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Yeah, I was anticipating hard use so I put good driveline parts in it. I always figured if I used a power adder I would already have strong parts.
I used a street/strip clutch and billitt flywheel from Clutch Master . I put a Richmond ring and pinion, a Tru Trac center section and stronger axles from Dr.Diff using Green bearings. He also supplied a driveshaft from Victory powertrain. Actually I got the original pistol grip from him as well. He is so good to deal with. Bought all the linkage from Brewers and made our own Z bar.
I installed Cal Tracs with 340 replacement springs which I had de arched. They have aluminum bushings in the leaf spring eye.
I also used Comp Eng frame ties and welded them in. DSI trans built the A833.
I have been really beating on it all summer and I don't have any slippage issues (so far).
Stick cars are twice as much fun IMO, but as you say PRACTICE.
Thanks Derek

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70 Duster 238'', four speed ,3:91's, 500 Elde, Hookers
68 Dart 4 dr 225, completely original

I'm in the same boat love my stick shift! Slowly getting it dialed in to actually get a decent 60 foot out of it.

Kev

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I am curious, what would be a respectable 60' in a mid 14 sec car. Both of my runs didn't show a 60'
What have you shaved yours down to?
Do you have any vids of your car launching?

Thanks Derek

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70 Duster 238'', four speed ,3:91's, 500 Elde, Hookers
68 Dart 4 dr 225, completely original

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Here is my time slip. I will post thee dyno sheets in the engine matrix section later.
Thanks Derek

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70 Duster 238'', four speed ,3:91's, 500 Elde, Hookers
68 Dart 4 dr 225, completely original

My car has less engine, less weight and about the same gearing as yours. I have gone a best of 14.57 usually more like 14.70 or so at 93MPH. A good 60' for me is a low 2.00 or high 1.90 I think the best was a 1.97.

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If you didn't drive it there, it's not a street car.

Ya 14's I would think a 1.9 or 2.0 would be a solid 60ft

Last time I had the car out my best was a 1.92 sixty foot without the 2step that run. I don't have any good videos of just the launch I should be hitting a test and tune the 7th at SGMP so hopefully new tires,clutch,caltracs and get my shocks dialed in will help my et's. This time hopefully I won't be killing tires on the 2 step launch.

Just for reference when my car was automatic with a 3,000 converter and minus the turbo engine it used to turn 9.6@71 or 72 in the 1/8 with a 1.9 sixty foot everytime

Kev

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Thanks guys, I have a ways to go to get to 1.90's. But a goal to shoot for.
I have a few updates to do along he way, the most important item is a safety bell housing. I have to revisit this and see what I can use, I have Hookers with a stick and starter in stock location. I could also change to hydraulic clutch cylinder if that helps. Any suggestions anyone?

Thanks Derek

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70 Duster 238'', four speed ,3:91's, 500 Elde, Hookers
68 Dart 4 dr 225, completely original