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1978 Chevrolet Camaro
“Drag car”
2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED MAZDA6 Sport
“Suzie II”
Head to Head
About “Drag car”
-78 Camaro body
-Fiberglass One piece front end
-Fiberglass doors
-Fiberglass trunk lid
-All Windows Lexan
Chassis
-Cage NHRA Certified to 8.50
-Tube Chassis, Round tube Strut front end
-Motor set back 15 inchs
-Ladder Bar Rear with Coilovers
-New Strange Single Adjustable Shocks
-Ford 9” Rear with 5.29 gears
-Strange Aluminum Case (9")
-Morser axles
-1350 U-Joints
-Wheelie Bars
-Strange Strunt front end
-Strange Front Brakes
-Wilwood Rear Disc Brakes
-Fits 32/14.5 Slick Goodyear
-15 x 15 Rear Welds
-15 x 3.5 Front Welds
Engine
-434 SBC (650 HP on dyno)
-MSD Dist
-Roller Cam, at .682 lift
-Brodix Heads (Ported) Flow 324
-2.08, 1.60 Stainless Valves
- Jessel Aluminum Roller Rockers With Shafts1.6 Ratio 7/16” Stud
-SRP Pistions 13.5:1
-Oliver Billet Rods
-Magnum Callies Crank
-Dart little M Block (4.030)
-Brodix Single Plane Intake (Flowed and Ported)
-975 Demon Race RS Carb
-Electric Water Pump
-7 Quart Oil Pan
- Custom Made Headers
-Transmission
-1.76 First Gear Powerglide
-BTE Transbrake
-JW Ultrabell
-Hurst Quarterstick Shifter, with elec. Solenoid
-Electric Fan Transmission Cooler
-5700 Coan Stall Converter
-Ignition
-MSD 6AL
-3 step
-RPM Activated Switch
-RPM Dial for Launch
-Biondo Elite 400 Delay Box
It runs a 6.01 @ 113.50 MPH in the 1/8 mile
with a 1.293 60' time and a 3.855 330"
About “Suzie II”
I purchased this car new in August 2007. It is my daily driver and my hobby. This is my first forced induction car, and is a blast to drive. All-wheel Drive, 6-speed manual, and 270+ hp adds up to a lot of fun.
Specs for “Drag car”
Body
-78 Camaro body
-Fiberglass One piece front end
-Fiberglass doors
-Fiberglass trunk lid
-All Windows Lexan
Chassis
-Cage NHRA Certified to 8.50
-Backhalf Chassis, stock front end
-Motor set back past crossmember
-Ladder Bar Rear with Coilovers
-New Strange Single Adjustable Shocks
-Ford 9” Rear with 4.71 gears
-Strange Aluminum Case
-1350 U-Joints
-Wheelie Bars
-Moroso Springs in front with Comp 90/10 Shocks
-Fits 32/14.5 Slick (Toyos on now with good life left)
-15 x 15 rear Welds
-15 x 3.5 Front Welds
-Setup for BBC and SBC (BBC Plate and Headers inc.)
Engine
-383 SBC
-Burns Pump Gas 10:1
-Solid Lifter Cam, Around the .575 Range
-Dart 200 cc Straight Plugs
-K Motion Valve Springs
-2.02, 1.60 Stainless Valves
-Crane Aluminum Roller Rockers 1.6 Ratio 7/16” Stud
-Keith Black Hyperutectic Pistions
-X Rods
-Scat Cast Crank
-4 Bolt Main Block
-Hurricane Single Plane Intake
-750 Quick Fuel Carb New 6/08
-Electric Water Pump 6/08
-7 Quart Oil Pan
-Schoenfeld Headers
Transmission
-1.76 First Gear Powerglide
-BTE Transbrake
-JW Ultrabell
-Hurst Quarterstick Shifter, with elec. Solenoid
-Electric Fan Transmission Cooler
-5200 Stall BTE Converter (2 Years old)
Ignition
-MSD 6AL Box
-RPM Activated Switch
-RPM Dial for Launch
-3 step
-2 Red Top Optima Batteries
-Alternator (14.2 volts when running)
-Mallory Unilite Dist
old motor, 2008
Specs for “Suzie II”
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 138 cu in, 2260cc
Power (SAE net): 270 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 280 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 105.3 in
Length: 186.8 in
Width: 70.1 in
Height: 56.3 in
Curb weight: 3589 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 14.5 sec
Zero to 110 mph: 17.5 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.9 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec @ 99 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 149 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 155 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 19/25 mpg
Factory Options for “Drag car”
No factory options listed.
Factory Options for “Suzie II”
No factory options listed.
Mods for “Drag car”
Car runs a 6.990 in the 1/8
60' 1.576
330 4.533
1/8 6.990
MPH 98.12
best run in 2009
6.51 in the 1/8 @106 MPH
With my 385 motor
Fastest run with my 434
60' 1.293
330 3.855
1/8 6.015
MPH 113.50
Mods for “Suzie II”
Short Ram Intake (from Mazdaspeed CAI)
HKS SSQV Recirculating Bypass Valve
Custom Turbo inlet Pipe
CPE Wishbone Rear Engine Mount
TWM Stage 1 Short Shift Kit
Eibach Pro Sport Springs
Bilstein HD Struts/Shocks
SPC Adjustable Ball Joints
Turbine Tech Front Engine Mount
Turbine Tech Front Mount Liquid/Air Intercooler
Exterior Modifications:
Power Folding LED Mirrors
Shark Fin Antenna
Badgeless Sport Grille (Color matched)
CAR-LED Black 'Ring' Tail lamps
Smoked L.E.D. Side Marker Lights
Smoked L.E.D. Rear Reflector Lights
Tinted Windows 35%/20%
18x8 Maxda RX-8 Rims w/ Yokohama Sport Advan tires
Interior Modifications:
Lotek Gauge Pod
STRI-DSD Gauge(s) including Boost, Oil Pressure, Volts
Red L.E.D. Drink Holder Lighting
Red L.E.D. Center Console Lighting
Red Neon Under Dash Lighting
Audio Link MP3 Player w/ 2GB Memory
Stereo System Modifications
Rockford Fosgate Custom Stereo Components
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| Points for Drag car | Total Votes | Points for Suzie II |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | 19 | 30 |
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