I owned many many 440's 4spds. in the 70's. They were out of control when you drove them with the polyglass tires they came with. I remember when passing amother car. Having to get into the other lane. Get the car straight and then step on the throttle. You would go by the car you were passing with the tires making as much noise as the motor. and out of control.
With that said some of you guy's couldn't handle a new challenger with traction control. So why do you own a performance car from the 70's.
Steet racing is what was done with these cars back then. And we didn't have the rubber of today. So a Naturally aspirated Big Blocks with those old tires. Was just as uncontrolable as a Boosted car with new drag radials today.
I love the show. It reminds me of the days when the crowds would gather at the drive in to buy ice cream and lock in.
Boy those were the day's. If you can't handle the power you have on the street you shouldn't be driving a muscle car and should sell. Knowing how to use the throttle return spring is very important.
I think I go through more tires now then at age 16 in 1971 when the duster was new.
If you go faster then 65 mph on the street then your racing. I use the throttle return spring at 64 mph. Up until that speed I may need to Bob and weave a little. LOL.
Oh yeah My speedo may be a little off but the tach works just fine.
Stock 1971 340 Duster - YouTube
