Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**regan wilson** · 10-25-2008, 11:34 AM

We are going to Redline tonight for the Top Gun 5.80 index race . It will be alot of fun getting to race without the throttle stop for a change . I still have to figure out how to slow it down though . I've been called out by one of my old rivals with a little red T-Bird (if we have time to run ) also . If any of you Dallas area members come out stop and say hello .

JayG · 10-25-2008, 01:14 PM

Good luck! I love to go there tonight. But, I'm already committed to taking the stepdaughter and 6yo Grandson to the ADRL finals at the Motorplex in Ennis.

hotrod 80 · 10-26-2008, 09:29 PM

Keep us posted on how things go . Sounds like fun .

**regan wilson** · 10-27-2008, 04:09 PM

We had fun ! I will probably go back for more of them next year . I only got one open time trial before our two qualify rounds . First pass it bounced the frontend up four times and went 5.77 @ 121 , second run went a little better and I went 5.76 @ 114 on the brakes , third run got out of shape pretty bad and coasted through to a 5.94 . I had to run the #2 qualifier first round , he had me on the tree and I just pedaled it beside him . I went 5.807 to his 5.804 and he went on to win the race with two bye runs and a red light . My buddy's T-Bird broke but I went out and made one more run . The last pass it was spinning some but still went 5.703 @ 122.65 . I had a broken exhaust hanger (10 yrs old) so we loaded up and took it to the house . I sure was hoping for some 5.60's but I know they are there so maybe next time .

69trk · 10-27-2008, 10:51 PM

dang exhaust hangers!!!

kwhite4 · 10-28-2008, 05:38 PM

Hey Regan if you dont mind me asking , how much flywheel hp do you think your engine makes?
My 565 dynoed at 1011 at 7400 , I havent pushed it hard yet but so far I am in the 6.60 range which is scary fast for a newby..

Thanks
Keith

**regan wilson** · 10-29-2008, 08:58 AM

I didnt dyno this one . My iron block motor made 1224hp @ 7500 and 930tq @ 6300. Since aluminium blocks dont make as much power I would say 1200 and 900 .

**regan wilson** · 10-29-2008, 09:02 AM

Also , I dont know what yours weighs but mine ran 6.08 in the 1/8th and 9.60 in the 1/4 @3800lbs with a 950hp 565 . You should be able to run in the 5's in the eight once you get it lined out .

kwhite4 · 10-29-2008, 09:35 PM

Thanks for the reply
I have some trans issues right now, something wrong with high gear, wheels would stop spinning when I shift to high during burnout but did seem to pull during race.
Anyway if I ever get it all together she should be alot of fun..

Thanks again

keith

djracer · 10-30-2008, 08:09 AM

regan What exhaust do you run?

10-25-2008, 11:34 AM	#1
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,536	Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race We are going to Redline tonight for the Top Gun 5.80 index race . It will be alot of fun getting to race without the throttle stop for a change . I still have to figure out how to slow it down though . I've been called out by one of my old rivals with a little red T-Bird (if we have time to run ) also . If any of you Dallas area members come out stop and say hello . __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

10-26-2008, 09:29 PM	#3
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race Keep us posted on how things go . Sounds like fun . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

10-27-2008, 04:09 PM	#4
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,536	Re: Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race We had fun ! I will probably go back for more of them next year . I only got one open time trial before our two qualify rounds . First pass it bounced the frontend up four times and went 5.77 @ 121 , second run went a little better and I went 5.76 @ 114 on the brakes , third run got out of shape pretty bad and coasted through to a 5.94 . I had to run the #2 qualifier first round , he had me on the tree and I just pedaled it beside him . I went 5.807 to his 5.804 and he went on to win the race with two bye runs and a red light . My buddy's T-Bird broke but I went out and made one more run . The last pass it was spinning some but still went 5.703 @ 122.65 . I had a broken exhaust hanger (10 yrs old) so we loaded up and took it to the house . I sure was hoping for some 5.60's but I know they are there so maybe next time . __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

10-27-2008, 10:51 PM	#5
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race dang exhaust hangers!!!

10-28-2008, 05:38 PM	#6
kwhite4 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gatesville texas Posts: 180	Re: Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race Hey Regan if you dont mind me asking , how much flywheel hp do you think your engine makes? My 565 dynoed at 1011 at 7400 , I havent pushed it hard yet but so far I am in the 6.60 range which is scary fast for a newby.. Thanks Keith __________________ 68 GMC 565 BBC Abruzzi super pro glide 9.85@135.00

10-25-2008, 01:14 PM	#2
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race Good luck! I love to go there tonight. But, I'm already committed to taking the stepdaughter and 6yo Grandson to the ADRL finals at the Motorplex in Ennis. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

10-29-2008, 08:58 AM	#7
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,536	Re: Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race I didnt dyno this one . My iron block motor made 1224hp @ 7500 and 930tq @ 6300. Since aluminium blocks dont make as much power I would say 1200 and 900 . __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

10-29-2008, 09:02 AM	#8
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,536	Re: Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race Also , I dont know what yours weighs but mine ran 6.08 in the 1/8th and 9.60 in the 1/4 @3800lbs with a 950hp 565 . You should be able to run in the 5's in the eight once you get it lined out . __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

10-29-2008, 09:35 PM	#9
kwhite4 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gatesville texas Posts: 180	Re: Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race Thanks for the reply I have some trans issues right now, something wrong with high gear, wheels would stop spinning when I shift to high during burnout but did seem to pull during race. Anyway if I ever get it all together she should be alot of fun.. Thanks again keith __________________ 68 GMC 565 BBC Abruzzi super pro glide 9.85@135.00

10-30-2008, 08:09 AM	#10
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Oct 25th Redline Raceway 5.80 Index Race regan What exhaust do you run? __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!



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