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Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Thu Jan 27, 2022 7:35 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where we are, and where are we going. |
I think Mark from Signal Hill may have got his hans on that one... or maybe not. Greg |
Author: | Rob Simmons [ Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:06 am ] |
Post subject: | Racer Profiles |
In an effort to try and breathe some life into the forum and interest in Slant 6 drag racing as a whole... I went through some of the SSRN archives and pulled out some of the "Racer Profiles" that were featured way back when. I had intended to update the form and send it out to people in order to add to the collection... You can guess how far that has gotten... Hopefully this will garner some interest. Everyone feel free to take this format and post your own schtuff. This is similar to the Engine Build thread and may duplicate some things, but some of them expand the story a little. Keep in mind, these profiles were published many years ago, so some things may have changed. I'll start off with the winner of the first official Slant 6 race - Gary Bruner's 64 Plymouth Valiant "The Desperado"!! GARY BRUNER'S 64 VALIANT-THE DESPARADO You could say Gary Bruner is one of the more experienced Slant 6 racers. Believe it or not, he has been drag racing the same red 64 Valiant since 1972! For many years he ran in IHRA stock eliminator running a 170 motor with both 4 speed and automatic drive trains. When the first modern day Slant 6 race was held down at Bristol in 1997 Gary was the winner. Since then Gary's had a bit of a dry spell. He doesn't get to too many races due to other responsibilities, and when he does, Gary seems to have more than his share of bad luck. For three years in a row he was never able to line up for the Slant 6 race at Clay City even though he had his car there. Although a bit heavier that most cars, Gary builds a stout motor and his best times of 12.80 and 104MPH on the Bristol quarter mile are impressive. On the eighth mile where Gary is more at home his best times are 7.86 and 86MPH. Gary's wife Barbara and daughters Courtney and Allison almost always accompany him to the races. When he isn't working on his own car, Gary can usually be found helping other Slant Racers with theirs. When he has time, Gary builds engines and does headwork for other Slant 6 racers. Some day Gary would like to build a lighter car and go head to head with the big boys. Weight of car including driver = 2,950# Rear end ratio = 8 ¾ welded spiders, 4.88 Transmission Gear Ratios = 904 2.74 Low Torque converter = TCI 8 ¾ 4,400 Shift points and finishing line RPM = 6,000 and 6,400 Cast or forged crank = Forged Connecting rods = Stock 225 Pistons = Jahns cast domed Compression ratio = 13:1 Valves = Chevrolet 1.78 X 1.50 Flow Bench Data = 265 CFM@ .600@44.75 inches Intake Manifold = Clifford W/ 1" or 2" spacers Nitrous system = None Valve springs = 1.80 installed ht. 140# on seat 400# open Ignition = Mopar Performance, MSD 6AL Bearings = ACL Oiling system modifications = 1 & 4 main feeds to 5/16", 2 &3 to 3/8" Radius all sharp edges Drive gear problems = None Windage tray = Yes Rear tire brand and size = M/T 29.5 X 13.5 Rear suspension = Stock leaf springs with extra leaves Transmission brake = None Observed stall speed = 3,800 RPM Engine bore and stroke = 3.46 X 4.125 Type of crank damper = Stock Block filler = Yes to within 2" of the deck Rings, gaps = Sealed Power 5/64, .010 gap Fuel = 110 octane racing gas Head porting = Himself-spent 125 hours Headers = Clifford 3 into 1, 1 5/8", 42" pipes, 28" coll. Carburetor = Holley 780 Camshaft = UltraDyne 290° Advertised 269 @ .050, 108 Lobe separation, .560 lift @ valve Rocker arms = Stock Spark Plugs = Champion Full groove main bearings? = Yes Oil Pump = Mellings Oil Pan Modifications = stock deepened 2" Ignition Advance = 35* I've got some other ones I'll post later. Y'all discuss amongst yerselves & post yer thoughts here. |
Author: | Rob Simmons [ Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:48 am ] | ||
Post subject: | Re: Where we are, and where are we going. | ||
Rob Simmons wrote: Here is the very first race report from that first SSRN #1 in August 1997: GARY BRUNER SHOOTS OUT SIXES AT BRISTOL Here is the photo to accompany that first race report. I have the color originals back in KY. Hopefully someday I will get around to scanning those as well... Both Desperado and the Cox Brothers 66 Dart were red.
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Author: | Rick Covalt [ Thu Jun 16, 2022 1:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where we are, and where are we going. |
Rob I like the idea for sure. It might be nice to have a "Racer's Profile" thread of it's own so it don't get lost in another thread. |
Author: | Rob Simmons [ Fri Jun 17, 2022 6:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where we are, and where are we going. |
I’ll see what I can do about that, Rick. You’re first in the shoot! Send me your schtuff & I’ll make ya famous! |
Author: | Rick Covalt [ Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:55 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where we are, and where are we going. |
What about all my top secret stuff??? |
Author: | Rob Simmons [ Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:53 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where we are, and where are we going. |
See…? There ya go! |
Author: | hyper_pak [ Thu Jun 23, 2022 1:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where we are, and where are we going. |
Nice job Rob. Good to re-read about Gary and his accomplishments. Should be no shortage of interesting slant racers. |
Author: | hyper_pak [ Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:52 am ] | ||
Post subject: | Re: Where we are, and where are we going. | ||
Not really slant six related, but creative stuff to watch and ponder. Sherman Sligh, racer extraordinary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE-NHC3K8ek LS head on a ford six https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK5Z1VNqasA Cotton Perry, chevy six https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQIMbCAiT7w Bruce Sizemore in a ford pinto (Don Hardy Chassis) Bruce at 1:15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MKccurdKDQ Anyway, you get the idea!
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Author: | slantzilla [ Tue Sep 20, 2022 10:52 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Where we are, and where are we going. |
Cutting and splicing heads was pretty common back then. It was pretty amazing what they did especially the AMC guys in Pro Stock. Last I knew the guys with the LS head couldn't get it to quit leaking water. Sizemore's car was a rocket. He was within a couple tenths of Pro Stock at the time. Bad Buddy Ingersoll had a turbo 4 cylinder Pinto that was just as amazing. |
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