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To do this with a small block, you'd have to run so much static compression ratio and so much cam that guys would be saying "race car" from a block away. The converter and gear that you'd have to run also would not be street friendly.

I'd start by stripping 500 to 600 lbs. out of the car and going Lexan for windows, then install a aluminum-headed 454 or larger with a TH400 trans, 3000 stall converter, Moser 9" housing rigged for ladder bars with 4.56 gears and a locker. You'll need a full cage and tubs.

It's easy to say 10 seconds. It's a whole other thing to RUN 10 seconds. Trust me. I've been hanging around drag strips since 1958.

Originally Posted by techinspector1

To do this with a small block, you'd have to run so much static compression ratio and so much cam that guys would be saying "race car" from a block away. The converter and gear that you'd have to run also would not be street friendly.

I'd start by stripping 500 to 600 lbs. out of the car and going Lexan for windows, then install a aluminum-headed 454 or larger with a TH400 trans, 3000 stall converter, Moser 9" housing rigged for ladder bars with 4.56 gears and a locker. You'll need a full cage and tubs.

It's easy to say 10 seconds. It's a whole other thing to RUN 10 seconds. Trust me. I've been hanging around drag strips since 1958.

^^^ I can see you come frome experience...But I want overdrive, and probably 4:10's, not some crazy gear like 4:56's. I've seen SBF's run high 10's with a 302 so I figured a 350 would be easy...

Originally Posted by SBchevy350

I figured a 350 would be easy...

Go for it.

Originally Posted by SBchevy350

^^^. I've seen SBF's run high 10's with a 302 so I figured a 350 would be easy...

Well now, see that is the difference........you are now talking CHEVY!

(Oh oh, is that sabre rattling I hear from the Chevy camp???? )

Don








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