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.
