This was a milestone for me in a continuing quest for Flathead performance. And I think it was fun. This is what the other car was. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/dodge-magnum-srt8-short-take-road-test-specs-page-2 Flat32
Now that is cool as hell. You kicked his butt! Love it. Now exactly what ya running on that flatty? Congrats. What a great video!!!
You slept on the line, it looked close on the top end and there was no win light. Either way it was good to see and hear an old still making noise.
I don't sleep on the line. I'm old and have to remember to arm the Gtech after staging and then collect my thoughts a bit. http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/uu187/Flat32/Sept7timeslip_zps17a3b280.jpg
Evidently you guys didn't get the memo... flatheads are now known as "flat" motors. Don't bother arguing, we have been over this 100 times in other threads. Remember, "flat" is now correct.
My Flathead wouldn't be considered H.A.M.B. friendly being that it's got electronic fuel injection utilizing a Megasquirt 3, but I really dig modern tech and prefer to let my engine, and me, feast on the benefits. Flathead development didn't end in the sixties and is alive and well at El Mirage and Bonneville. Also alive and well on the streets of Federal Way Washington. Engine is relatively small at 268 cu in with a streetable 270 duration Schneider cam. Ross pistons, 4" crank. Equal length 180 degree headers, home built TPI intake and cop ignition. Lightened steel flywheel, stock 10.4" Mustang diaphragm clutch, WC T5 trans and 8" Detroit True Trac rear. Heads are home built currently at about 9.25 cr. It's a daily driver, however I do some cheating for the track removing weight and swapping on drag radials. Even tried some aerodynamic cheating. As I've said maybe not H.A.M.B. friendly, but I'm still a hot rodder with a Flathead passion and the car is Henry steel, except for fenders and deck, rescued from a New Jersey dump a couple owners ago. Flat32
Last Friday got a new best timeslip, 13.313 at 98.76 mph. First run. Second run broke the rear. Flat32
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