posted 12-29-2000 01:01 PM                  

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GaryC@ProwlerOnline.com

posted 12-29-2000 01:49 PM                  

as you stated in another thread,

Speed cost, How fast can you afford?

With all you guys out looking for speed,

If I could afford the speed I would look into replacing the 216 cu. in. V6 with a V8. You have already voided the warranty with the mods so this cannot be the reason.

I keep hearing about this 354 CU. IN. Hemi, money no object my car would have one between the frame rails.

If TGF can put a 4.7, 5 speed and Dana in Howler, someone should be able to put 360 or other MOPAR small block in one. Yes the stock 360 makes about 250 HP, but I'm in the process of building 340 for my Dart and they have article were they made just 5 mods from stock 340 from 281 HP to 391 HP at the flywheel. This isn't any major modifications. See article in this months Mopar Muscle.

Mopar Parts has a crate 380HP 360 for about $3,600. With a few more mods it could go up more. Now if the trans axle can hold Mike's, Dan's and Dean's hot V6's why not try and break it with a V8.

I have heard Lingenfelter (I know it is mis spelled) has put a small block cheby in one.RUMOR only

Someone with the funds to make the power put it where it counts.

NOTHING BEATS CUBIC DOLLARS

Yes, an 11 second Prowler is possible.

posted 12-29-2000 02:05 PM                  

No other MAJOR Mods.

posted 12-29-2000 04:52 PM                  

Obi-Wan now has in his possession a 300M engine on an engine stand and is disecting it and discussing it with the powers that can.

I forsee late next year, John Davies and I forking out some cash to put a beefed up V6 (cams, lifters, forged pistons .. the works) with our Paxtons or rumor has it a Vortech supercharger. The people at Apex Motorsports tells me Vortech is working on a kit for the Prowler.

I hear Mike Krehel has done 12.8 on the 1/4 mile. I think with all the mods John and I are doing. We should be able to meet or beet this time. We shall see what happens.

Hopefully Paxton will come thru for John and I with the smaller pulley and reprogramed black box to see how much more we can get from our Cats. Disclaimers have been sent to Paxton releasing them from any liability.

I look forward to that!

Don't you love rumors !!!

Later...

posted 12-29-2000 06:24 PM                  

BTW, Congratulations on winning the TGF hardtop!!

posted 12-29-2000 07:16 PM                  

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GaryC@ProwlerOnline.com

posted 12-29-2000 07:34 PM                  

At some point you will roll into staging lane and be told last run if you drop under 14.00

Helmets a must, and all convertibles under 14 must have roll bars.

Have fun, go fast but most important be safe

Unless the track is rented out as Mike did earlier this year, I would think going to local track on Saturday night there will be some disappointed people.

A friend of mine has `67 Coronet hardtop with about 512 Cu. In. Hemi. Detuned to run 12.00 so he doesn't have to install bar. He keeps getting threatened if he drops into 11's on the trailer he goes.

This car could easily run high 10's with 70~something driver. ex racer of Palmer Dodge racer from the `60's.

Gary, you might be the King of post but have a ways to go to catch Dan, John & Mike for fast cats. Where is that boat motor at?

posted 12-30-2000 02:33 PM                  

I'm only running a 50hp shot of nitrous and the secret is to install a timer to kick the NOS in about .5-.75 seconds after WOT (nailing the big pedal). The delay prevents excessive wheel spin off the line and the nitrous fills in the bottom end since the supercharger doesn't even begin to build boost until 2500 RPM's.

BTW, I leave the nitrous on all the way through boost.

J.P. As John Hennessey would say "Too Much Horsepower Is Never Enough"!

posted 12-30-2000 03:31 PM                  

Later,

posted 12-30-2000 09:54 PM                  

Fast, and faster Cats.

I do agree with the roll bar issue for sure.

Possibly we can combine our efforts to create a roll bar. My thought (have no idea if feasible,legal, or practical) is install lower half of roll bar as a permanent fixture, then install the top half when top is down and getting ready to run the car.

My hope, we all can share in ideas for this safety item.

Fast Cats, yes,,,,,,,, yes indeed.

posted 01-01-2001 10:52 AM                  

Maybe the time is approaching for one big Prowler Speed track event... Late March early April...

Where is the question??? Cool weather & low humidty, sea level ...

posted 01-06-2001 02:24 PM                    

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davidn

posted 01-14-2001 02:33 AM                  

And hope you don't need a basket to clean up the parts.

Maybe 5 passes at this setting would be OK, I wouldn't want to go any farther than that.

JOMO

I ran the HP/ET calculator and you need 406 HP at the wheels and the right conditions to do this.