Not your typical "What will it run?" Thread.
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Not your typical "What will it run?" Thread. This car was built on a strict budget. Here are the specs. 1978 Camaro, Standard rebuild 5 over 355ci, mild heads and cam, th350, 373 posi rear, slicks, and 400lb weight reduction. From the factory it ran a 16.0 flat in the 1/4 and weighed in at 3600lbs. I'm looking for a ballpark figure on what it may turn in the 1/4 now.. Any comments or suggestions would be great, thanks 
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
about 12 years ago I had my full wieght 74 Z28 running 12.4s falling on its face coming out of the hole. Never got to fix the fuel issue before it was totaled by a drunk driver...
Specs were:
355C.I. forged Flat top short block
Manely 6in rods
New Dart 200 sportsman heads
Erson 294 Solid roller(Rare for a street car then)
March Under Drive pullies(good for 1.5-2/10ths)
4.56s 12 bolt
28x12.5 MT Sportsman pros
4k stall
TH400 custom bearing street unit I built
Drove it every day to work...but it REALLY liked Av gas!
Should give you an idea. we figured it would run mid-high 11s if we ever got it figured out. Engine went mid 10s in a lighter car after this one was toast.
Specs were:
355C.I. forged Flat top short block
Manely 6in rods
New Dart 200 sportsman heads
Erson 294 Solid roller(Rare for a street car then)
March Under Drive pullies(good for 1.5-2/10ths)
4.56s 12 bolt
28x12.5 MT Sportsman pros
4k stall
TH400 custom bearing street unit I built
Drove it every day to work...but it REALLY liked Av gas!
Should give you an idea. we figured it would run mid-high 11s if we ever got it figured out. Engine went mid 10s in a lighter car after this one was toast.
