Holley LS Fest - CHP Outlaw 8.5

Henry D, editor of Chevy High Performance is putting on a 1/8th mile 8.5 tire race... Anyone down??????????!!!!!

Friday Drag Race-
CHP Outlaw 8.5 is a 1/8 mile heads up race. This is an invitational only event, which requires you to submit your entry to chevyhi@sorc.com directly. This is a run what you brung race with very liberal rules, meaning dedicated race cars are encouraged to sign up. Be sure to include the complete drivetrain and chassis details along with a high-res image of your ride. This is your opportunity to grace the pages of Chevy High Performance Magazine as well as win prizes such as a complete magazine feature of your car, trophies, and product from the Holley family of brands. Entry is limited to the first 8 cars and will be based on a first come first serve basis for cars that meet the following class rules:

* Tires must have an 8.5 designation on the sidewall
* All LS factory or LS based aftermarket engines welcome
* All power adders welcomed
* No minimum or maximum weight restrictions
* All competitors will get three qualifying runs and will be placed on a sportsman ladder
* Pro Tree start
* All cars must meet NHRA requirements

Damn, I got excited for a second.. Car isnt LS powered though.

Henry D, editor of Chevy High Performance is putting on a 1/8th mile 8.5 tire race... Anyone down??????????!!!!!

Friday Drag Race-
CHP Outlaw 8.5 is a 1/8 mile heads up race. This is an invitational only event, which requires you to submit your entry to chevyhi@sorc.com directly. This is a run what you brung race with very liberal rules, meaning dedicated race cars are encouraged to sign up. Be sure to include the complete drivetrain and chassis details along with a high-res image of your ride. This is your opportunity to grace the pages of Chevy High Performance Magazine as well as win prizes such as a complete magazine feature of your car, trophies, and product from the Holley family of brands. Entry is limited to the first 8 cars and will be based on a first come first serve basis for cars that meet the following class rules:

* Tires must have an 8.5 designation on the sidewall
* All LS factory or LS based aftermarket engines welcome
* All power adders welcomed
* No minimum or maximum weight restrictions
* All competitors will get three qualifying runs and will be placed on a sportsman ladder
* Pro Tree start
* All cars must meet NHRA requirements

PSJ,

You mean like an 8.5 inch wide slick?
I don't know ANYONE that uses that size tire?
Especially in the LSx world.

You know TT5 and 275 DR is the Small Tire class King.

There is some outlaw 8.5 stuff down this way. Class is running 5.50-5.60s 1/8th mile on a 26x8.5 slick. Badass for sure.


Zach

Yeah, I dont know of any LSX guys running Outlaw 8.5. I remember a guy on YellowBullet awhile back who was building an LS7 based Mustang Coupe for 8.5 racing, but I believe he was on the western coast.

Two good friends of mine are partners on an Outlaw 8.5 car. Im at the track with them just about every weekend helping out between rounds and whatnot. It runs pretty good too.

Most of the stuff we run is limited, so we rarely get the chance to turn the thing loose.. Went 5.24 @ 134 last year, thats with the old motor, two kits and 3150LBS. This year, so far its been 5.34 @ 132 on a single stage plate @ 3200LBS. Been in the teens a few times on ten fives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBc4TuJVG8s

And heres a little ride along with my GoProHD camera..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgJWtWTpBBs

But in the end, its a Mustang with a small block ford.. So it wont be at this race, lol.

You guys are all correct. I know 8.5 isn't huge in the LSX world, but I wanted to do something a little different - especially since the 8.5 class is gaining such momentum.

As of right now, I have one guy that should be dipping into the 5's and I can't wait to see it. Kurt Urban sent me an email the other day, so I'm crossing my fingers that his guy decides to run the class, too.

I was really hoping to hear from more people, but at this point, I'm opening the doors to anyone. Come Friday, if you have a set of 8.5's on - lets open up the field and have some fun! That said, first come will be first served. :nod:

BillyBob750, I've seen that car all over youtube and it is sick! :D Also, that guy you're referring too with the LS powered Mustang...he lives down the street from me and still trying to put it together. He's getting closer by the day and I'm pretty excited to check it out. :thumb:

Also, kudos to Pro Stock John for posting up for our cause. Thanks bud!

Hey Billybob,

not sure if you are referring to my silver hatchback, but I am still putting it together. It is LS powered with a Jerico. I have talked to Eric quite a bit and you will see the car in GA @ the ORTC at the National War 8.5.

Now that Henry has opened to rules to any LS powered vehicle, I wish my junk was done... LS Fest should be a badass event and the Chevy High 8.5 class is going to open some people's eyes.

Is there an 8.5 inch slick that is eligible with a 16" rim?
Or is it like 275 DR, there are no 275 DR's for 16" rims either.
(I have a C5 ZO6 with 16 CCW's)

Hey Billybob,

not sure if you are referring to my silver hatchback, but I am still putting it together. It is LS powered with a Jerico. I have talked to Eric quite a bit and you will see the car in GA @ the ORTC at the National War 8.5.

Now that Henry has opened to rules to any LS powered vehicle, I wish my junk was done... LS Fest should be a badass event and the Chevy High 8.5 class is going to open some people's eyes.

Yep, thats defintely the one! I remembered you mentioning the Jerico! Eric is one of my best friends.. He lives just about a mile down the street from me! Ill be in Georgia as well, looking forward to seeing your car!

Is there an 8.5 inch slick that is eligible with a 16" rim?
Or is it like 275 DR, there are no 275 DR's for 16" rims either.
(I have a C5 ZO6 with 16 CCW's)


I don't believe anyone offers a 26x8.5 for 16's.

I don't believe anyone offers a 26x8.5 for 16's.

OK, Thanks.
Saves me a bunch of time looking for something that doesn't exist.

too bad only one car showed up for this, woulda been BA

Had a great time even tho... i was the only one in the 8.5 outlaw class. Went 5.88 @120 with a 1.29 60ft for the win.. lol.. If id know there was only 2 in 275/tt5 class i would of singed up for that one to. shit i went 9.98 @ 98 mph out of the gas at the 1/8, Would of stayed on the limiter longer..... Runner up went 9.89 @138 6.40 to the 1/8 for 1k in cash.

Had a great time even tho... i was the only one in the 8.5 outlaw class. Went 5.88 @120 with a 1.29 60ft for the win.. lol.. If id know there was only 2 in 275/tt5 class i would of singed up for that one to. shit i went 9.98 @ 98 mph out of the gas at the 1/8, Would of stayed on the limiter longer..... Runner up went 9.89 @138 6.40 to the 1/8 for 1k in cash.

Hey Paul, at least you had the balls to show up. Your car runs like stink on the little tires for sure

good to see you this weekend

http://www.1320video.com/img/LSFest2010/IMG_1728.sized.jpg

I enjoyed watching your car get down the track on those little tires! Congrats!

N2

Had a great time even tho... i was the only one in the 8.5 outlaw class. Went 5.88 @120 with a 1.29 60ft for the win.. lol.. If id know there was only 2 in 275/tt5 class i would of singed up for that one to. shit i went 9.98 @ 98 mph out of the gas at the 1/8, Would of stayed on the limiter longer..... Runner up went 9.89 @138 6.40 to the 1/8 for 1k in cash.

good job. paul
congrats.

Thats flying for a little motor on nitrous and a little bitty tire. Congrats man.

The secret was the rim screws. They had been 5.07 before.

Thats flying for a little motor on nitrous and a little bitty tire. Congrats man.

The secret was the rim screws. They had been 5.07 before.

Naa! I think it was the stock 5.3 heads i got from you... Thanks Uall. For fun going to turn the wick up and see what we can do this week end, Before we go back 275 racing. let you know.

Really enjoyed your white Formula too, it's motor and spray? What size mill in there?

It's set up for our local jr 275 class.(can't afford the real deal X275) NO more then 410ci, One stage (NO DP) 82 max jet -4an nitrous line 3150lbs min,No after market heads, they want to stay with 15 degree valve angle for the ls guys only,4150 no 4500. Been the best of 5.68 @124 with a 1.30 60ft. My set up, A Dani Built 383ci short block,stock 5.3 heads(with a little work) custom spec cam for the short/long intake runners, super vic 4150 edelbrock 1000cfm TB Qtp LT turbo350 with brake 3800stall 410s race wt 3185.

Nice... what compression...

We are getting ready for an 8.5 race out here in 2 weeks, maybe next year we can make it. been 6.07 so far at 3300lbs on stock heads, hoping to 5.90's in a couple weeks on the 8.5s

Nice... what compression...

Never checked. 0 deck height,-4cc (flat tops), 45 gasket, 58cc heads 12.0 12.5 to1? Dont know. I'll ask dani and see if she knows.

We are getting ready for an 8.5 race out here in 2 weeks, maybe next year we can make it. been 6.07 so far at 3300lbs on stock heads, hoping to 5.90's in a couple weeks on the 8.5s

Good Luck! I'm sure you will be there and then some when you figure those 8.5 tires out, I need to take out the 410s for some 390s or even 373, IF i stay with the 8.5 tire. It's just not that big around here at all to stay on them....tho.

Good Luck! I'm sure you will be there and then some when you figure those 8.5 tires out, I need to take out the 410s for some 390s or even 373, IF i stay with the 8.5 tire. It's just not that big around here at all to stay on them....tho.

Thanks, we have about a 8-10 car class right now so it should be pretty fun. Fastest is going like 5.30's but were just going to have some fun. We have 3.89's in it now, we probably need more power though. :drive:

Naa! I think it was the stock 5.3 heads i got from you...

That was the top secret stuff, you wont supposed to let anybody know bout them.