| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
Steve C.
Cochise
387 Posts |
 Posted - 08 Feb 2010 : 7:40:29 PM
|
Congratulations Ray. The new May '10 HPP arrived today, the Norwalk Pavement Pounders Shootout with his '69 Firebird turned out well.
Of interest, and a nice touch, was the car paired up with his for the feature. Both 455 based combos, in some ways they are similar and yet with enough contrast to make it interesting. Not paired up with a tubbed big Cat and a Butler 535. The other car was a nice '68 GTO.
http://psp.aquacomp.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3325&SearchTerms=shootout |
|
|
Mr. P-Body
Running Bear
USA
1506 Posts |
Posted - 10 Feb 2010 : 08:29:17 AM
|
DITTO, my friend!!
Jim |
 |
|
|
Bill Boyle
Horse Feathers (Charter Member)
USA
1592 Posts |
Posted - 11 Feb 2010 : 09:35:50 AM
|
Hey Ray, what a nice feature. Congratulations, very cool.
What I found interesting was reviewing the Strip Tuning Log. It is noted that your shift points were between 5000 and 5300 rpm. Considering the ET and speed, that's really showing some power at a very moderate (street) rpm. How many times do we see the same numbers from engines turning much higher rpm.  I'm impressed.  Well done.
Just want to add that your engine has more in it. Better traction will prove it. |
"Dedicated to keeping the classic Pontiac engine alive."
|
Edited by - Bill Boyle on 11 Feb 2010 09:40:26 AM |
|
|
|
RayK
Cochise
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2010 : 6:47:35 PM
|
Thanks guys!! The shootout was fun and we made a few changes throughout as stated in the article. The only "weak link" so to speak would be the cast rods and we've done a few no no's and shifted at 6,000 RPM's on a couple occasions but I DO NOT make a habit of that. The end result wasn't much different however and it wasn't at the shootout. I think the major difference between the GTO and our Bird was the cylinder heads which he is running the Edelbrock's and we have casting #62's.
The traction, or lack thereof is definately a determining factor in the 60' times being in the 1.7 range and we really need to get it figured out. The engine is putting down a lot of power and it just isn't getting to the pavement efficiently enough at launch as yet. I'm thinking about buying Cal-Tracs, or Southside bars this Spring to try and get things more consistant. The Bird is also going to have new feathers this year as we are getting away from the blue color. Thanks again guys.........Ray |
|
|
|
Steve C.
Cochise
387 Posts |
|
|
RayK
Cochise
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2010 : 9:40:30 PM
|
Steve,,, I tried to respond to your e-mail however I keep getting it back "undeliverable". Please send me an e-mail at: Ray_C_Klemm@adlt.com
I'll try to respond from there. Thanks........ |
|
|
|
desbird
Sitting Bull
139 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2010 : 05:49:51 AM
|
| that was a great section on your car may see you again this year chuck |
|
|
|
Christ
Crazy Horse
USA
1294 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2010 : 10:11:16 AM
|
quote:
Originally posted by desbird
that was a great section on your car may see you again this year chuck
South side bars work really well! |
|
|
|
Lucas
Cochise
USA
317 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2010 : 3:35:16 PM
|
Ray, I wish I could get back there this year and run you heads-up with my little 400. We would be neck and neck with our John Deere engines. Thats what all the guys I race with call my engine. Even had one of them give me JD hat with flames on it. I got a nice laugh out of that. I love the low rpm's. They will run forever.
Lucas |
"wildfire"
Real pontiac power |
|
|
|
RayK
Cochise
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2010 : 07:12:10 AM
|
Lucas that would be great if you and your family could make it. Hows work going? Hope all is well.
Chuck hope you can make it as well. Hows retirement going? |
|
|
|
Taman
Cochise
USA
583 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2010 : 10:33:22 AM
|
| Congrats on the writeup! I used to run the lift bars on my TA. I loved them. Worked great. It is such a good feeling to see your car in a magazine and people notice. Best of all they see you driving it like it should be. With your foot to the floor. I always go to the Pavement Pounders Shootout and read it first. Wish they would do an event like that her at Rt 66 in Il. I would apply. I did apply for Pinks All Out here in June. Now if 499 other people apply that run 11.50 I have a chance. |
Everything Under The Sun Is Intune |
|
|
|
Lucas
Cochise
USA
317 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2010 : 12:23:59 AM
|
Ray, I will just have to see how much time I have built up at work. Fuel keeps creeping up too. I really want to get back there. It would be a blast. We are doing good here. Work is good but I have a boss like you have. Knows everything about everything. But we won't get started on that. LOL
Lucas |
"wildfire"
Real pontiac power |
|
|
|
RayK
Cochise
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2010 : 12:09:10 PM
|
| Lucas,,, I feel bad for ya my friend. Those bosses are a BIG P.I.A.!!!! |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
Congrats Ray Klemm / Norwalk Shhotout
