$3k Drag Challenge - A-body vs B-body

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It’s on…

A-body vs B-body
Small block vs big block
$3k budget - 3 month build - Best of 3 races

I’m taking on Jonny Mopar in a head-to-head drag race challenge that’ll be documented on YouTube. That 3k budget includes the purchase price of the car. I will be on here ROUTINELY welcoming any advise you all may have. Gona need to work some magic to win this one.
 
It will be a 4-door event? For both body options. (Definitely B-Body) But would be fun. Umm. I assume you're A-body?
 
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You’ll be here asking advice?
Okaaay...
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slimjim said:
So I’m thinking of a 200 shot on my 68 Dart GT vert. I’ve got to figure out hearing and traction. Rockin a baby rear end at the moment
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Does tire and rim cost go against budget? If so? Ouch. Looking for used slicks?
 
slimjim said:
It’s an 1/8 mile track so… I’ve got no clue lol. I only speak 1/4 mile times. If I could hit “12s” I’d be super excited.
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Definitely could use steep rear gear. If I had the B-body? Would turn down an old cast 440 crank and stroke it. Mill pistons down to 0 deck. Bench port job on heads. Use head gasket thickness to estimate fuel use. (I take it any gas?)

Are you considering machining down a 360 crank? Might find one cheap?
 
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cojohnso said:
Definitely could use steep rear gear. If I had the B-body? Would turn down an old cast 440 crank and stroke it. Mill pistons down to 0 deck. Bench port job on heads. Use head gasket thickness to estimate fuel use. (I take it any gas?)

Are you considering machining down a 360 crank? Might find one cheap?
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I haven’t thought of it but, I feel like that would end up consuming a large portion of the budget.
 
cojohnso said:
Definitely could use steep rear gear. If I had the B-body? Would turn down an old cast 440 crank and stroke it. Mill pistons down to 0 deck. Bench port job on heads. Use head gasket thickness to estimate fuel use. (I take it any gas?)

Are you considering machining down a 360 crank? Might find one cheap?
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If your not doing the work yourself, that’s more than the budget I think. Maybe not, IDK. Turn crank, new bearings, then new pistons? Balancing costs? Decking block costs?

Looks like fun anyway.
 
rumblefish360 said:
If your not doing the work yourself, that’s more than the budget I think. Maybe not, IDK. Turn crank, new bearings, then new pistons? Balancing costs? Decking block costs?

Looks like fun anyway.
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Definitely wrenching myself. Just gotta work into the budget a nitrous kit and some slicks
 
rumblefish360 said:
If your not doing the work yourself, that’s more than the budget I think. Maybe not, IDK. Turn crank, new bearings, then new pistons? Balancing costs? Decking block costs?

Looks like fun anyway.
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Good point. It comes down to machining skills. And is the $3k just parts cost?
 
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