Personal best for my Fairmont @ U.S. 60 Bracket Finals

My little 512 with the A429 heads was getting after it at the bracket finals a couple of weeks ago. I think the carb. needs a little more jet as the mph was a little off. We had a full weekend of racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday was rained out so we finished up on Monday. For those of you that haven't had a chance to run this race, you're missing a great weekend.

Nice run was it you or the other guy that broke out?I'm guessing the other guy but either way both times are nice passes!!!!

Sorry about that,left lane.

Good job, Jeff.

biglucky wrote:Sorry about that,left lane.

No problem 5.65@117.60 in the 1/8 mile is hauling a**!!!!

Good grief that is fast! Love to hear more details about the little 512. That is really hauling ass.

Nice number, can you give your combo's details?

512 c.i.
11.5.1 c.r.
A429 heads worked by Lawes Mayfield
Trick Flow Mafia intake
Quick Fuel 1090
I think the cam is a 714 solid roller.I would have to dig out the cam card
Powerglide with 5600 convertor
4.22 rear gear
29.5 PBR rear tires
Tuned by Jet Boat Bob and Super Dave
Car weighs around 2850 with me in it.
Nothing over the top but i am very pleased with the combo.Thanks

Nice engine combo and runs real good for 11:5.1 Compression Ratio,what fuel do you use?

VP 113.

biglucky wrote:VP 113.

You could even run a couple points higher compression ratio with using that fuel ... so, there's certainly more left in that combo.

Yep, 13.5 with 113 aint no thang.

That Keener guy you beat is one of my mechanics.

I agree with more compression.I was wondering if maybe a little more carb would help or just more jet.The 1090 that is on it Bob said they jumped up two jet sizes from what came in it.Seems like more is never enough but still happy with what i have.

Lem Evans wrote:Yep, 13.5 with 113 aint no thang.

That Keener guy you beat is one of my mechanics.

What does that Keener guy drive?

biglucky wrote:VP 113.

Thanks,what's that fuel go for a gallon price wise,just curious?

Keener was in a dragster.The vp 113 around here normally sells for $485.00 a drum.

biglucky wrote:Keener was in a dragster.The vp 113 around here normally sells for $485.00 a drum.

Not bad your door car is not even a second slower then a dragster,fuel would be about $9.70 a gallon it looks like?Have you ever ran you car in the 1/4 mile if so looks like it would run in the 8.75 to 8.80 range?Just curious what type of engine is in Keener's dragster?

Nice work all weekend! That thing was hauling the mail the whole time, and you were making em pay. I absolutely LOVE watching a small tire car outrun and take the W on the big tire cars lol. I was mostly in peoples way that whole weekend lol...couldn't get the car to repeat to save it's life. Had a great time though, and looking forward to it again next year!

Man that thing is hauling the mail. What company built the converter?

nice combo! Them A429's make lots of torque when used correctly.

Thanks Maxx.I ran into a 5 package 5th round Monday but it was still a great weekend of racing.The convertor is a PTC.

Thanks Cool40 the a429s are working well for me.

The US 60 Ford race was the first time out since last October. Turned out to be a good weekend. I got down to 5 cars on Friday night and broke out. Then Saturday got the win in Bracket 1 Super Pro. The win was a break single but I will take it any way I can get it as I have been on the other end of that before. Congrats to the winners and runner ups. Hope to see all you guys and gals next year. Plus a big thanks to all the sponsors for this race.

What were your times??

biglucky wrote:The US 60 Ford race was the first time out since last October. Turned out to be a good weekend. I got down to 5 cars on Friday night and broke out. Then Saturday got the win in Bracket 1 Super Pro. The win was a break single but I will take it any way I can get it as I have been on the other end of that before. Congrats to the winners and runner ups. Hope to see all you guys and gals next year. Plus a big thanks to all the sponsors for this race.

Nice car and nice wheels up launch!!!