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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Took the barracuda down the track
    « on: November 11, 2005 - 11:01:09 PM »
    Little 318 did OK.

    Things against me lol
    First time racing at a real track
    open 2.76 rear - with a motor that likes to rev
    28" tall tires
    weak springs w/air shocks
    thats about it

    Anyway i got the best of 15.065...now its bugging me i was .066 away from a 14! Well its ok for a 318, about 3700lb barracuda with the gearing...









    Car looks at home at the track eh? lol, next time i go ill have my 3.91s in. I ran my $50 MSD 6A box and it worked flawlessly...which was a damn good deal.

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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #1 on: November 11, 2005 - 11:07:51 PM »
    That's a great pic of you going down the strip, Goody!  Bet you had a great time! 
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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #2 on: November 11, 2005 - 11:10:41 PM »
    15.065 is a good time. I'd like to see what you get with something like a 3.55 SR...
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #3 on: November 11, 2005 - 11:14:49 PM »
    Quote from: dst on November 11, 2005 - 11:10:41 PM
    15.065 is a good time. I'd like to see what you get with something like a 3.55 SR...

    I have 3.91 SG comin...Dec. 2nd ill run it again
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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #4 on: November 11, 2005 - 11:59:37 PM »


    Man that's really good Goody, really good! With those gears and a 318 it is definitely nothing to laugh at.
    Well done! I look forward to seeing your time slips with the 3:55's in!!


    Cheers,
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    Offline EVIL72

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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #5 on: November 12, 2005 - 01:10:25 AM »
     There's nothing wrong with that time, nice work. The 3:91's should make that 318 really move.
     
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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #6 on: November 12, 2005 - 01:28:16 AM »
    Hey, you're still faster with that lil' 318 than a guy I know who put a Vortech supercharger on his Mustang 5.0.  For an open rear end with 2.76's, that isn't too bad for a 318.  The plan for a turbo will definitely increase that even more!!! =)
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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #7 on: November 12, 2005 - 04:27:00 AM »
    The gear change will get you into the low to mid 14`s but be carefull drag racing can get addicting!
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    Offline JS27N0B

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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #8 on: November 12, 2005 - 07:42:37 PM »
    But you got beat by a Van!!!!!!

    Sorry had to kid there. Pretty decent times. Your gonna love the 3.91's.
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #9 on: November 13, 2005 - 12:29:48 AM »
    Quote from: JS27N0B on November 12, 2005 - 07:42:37 PM
    But you got beat by a Van!!!!!!

    Sorry had to kid there. Pretty decent times. Your gonna love the 3.91's.


    Hey that guy who built the motor in the van built the motor in my car. its all good, and if i won...so what? i beat a van! lol j/k.

    someone took some more pics here

    http://www.lvracingscene.com/events/2005/11-10/index.php

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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #10 on: November 13, 2005 - 06:53:31 AM »
    That's real decent for a 318 Goody!! I checked out the pictures at the link you provided, looks like you're driving casual! Nice job!
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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #11 on: November 13, 2005 - 11:26:29 AM »
    Looks like alot of fun!  Sweet pics!!
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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #12 on: November 13, 2005 - 03:55:44 PM »
    Quote from: GoodysGotACUDA on November 13, 2005 - 12:29:48 AM
    Hey that guy who built the motor in the van built the motor in my car. its all good, and if i won...so what? i beat a van! lol j/k.

    someone took some more pics here

    http://www.lvracingscene.com/events/2005/11-10/index.php




    I already new you would be ok with the kidding after reading the thread on moparts:)
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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #13 on: November 13, 2005 - 04:38:29 PM »
    Hey Goody, that's great!  Not bad for a 318!  Not bad at all!
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    Re: Took the barracuda down the track
    « Reply #14 on: November 13, 2005 - 08:43:52 PM »
    One question...did you stay in 2nd gear all the way down or did you at least get to use 3rd--LOL?? I had some 2.94's in my Coronet and could go thru at about 5500 in 2nd.

    That was a good et...just wait til ya drop the 3.91's in. It'll pick up a good bit. Sounds like you had a good time!
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