60 FOOT TIMES
Back about 10 years ago my friend was driving my Dart at the now gone Raceway Park in the 11.50 index class ( we Won the points championship ) I had always left at 2,500 rpm when I was driving , he was leaving at 2,000 . In my combination there was really no difference in 60 ft or r.t.s between 2,500 and 2,000 needless to say I now leave at 2,000. My car is slowed down from 10.80s to 11.50s , I run on a .500 pro tree deep staging my 60 fts are 1.58 - 1.62 depending on the track . Last time out consistent 1.59 over 7 runs in both lanes. I did find though : I used to run a non stroker 363 small block with 4.88 gears when I went to a stroker 408 c.i. motor because of more torque I was able to have the same 60 fts with 4.10s , I now have 4.30s and there is really no difference between them and the 4.10s.. present motor 410 c.i. 548 hp/ 520 tq... 4.900 stall Ultimate 8 inch converter, 904 with stock first gear , T/A reverse pattern valve body , and a few other tricks... has been in the car 7 years now
Back about 10 years ago my friend was driving my Dart at the now gone Raceway Park in the 11.50 index class ( we Won the points championship ) I had always left at 2,500 rpm when I was driving , he was leaving at 2,000 . In my combination there was really no difference in 60 ft or r.t.s between 2,500 and 2,000 needless to say I now leave at 2,000. My car is slowed down from 10.80s to 11.50s , I run on a .500 pro tree deep staging my 60 fts are 1.58 - 1.62 depending on the track . Last time out consistent 1.59 over 7 runs in both lanes. I did find though : I used to run a non stroker 363 small block with 4.88 gears when I went to a stroker 408 c.i. motor because of more torque I was able to have the same 60 fts with 4.10s , I now have 4.30s and there is really no difference between them and the 4.10s.. present motor 410 c.i. 548 hp/ 520 tq... 4.900 stall Ultimate 8 inch converter, 904 with stock first gear , T/A reverse pattern valve body , and a few other tricks... has been in the car 7 years now