Took my Galaxie to a test and tune for a couple of passes to see what potential it had. Apart from swapping on a pair of slicks and bias ply front tires, it was just as I drive it on the street. First pass I goofed up big time on launch, as I forgot to release the line lock, but once I got going it was okay. Second pass I got the eye/brain/hand/feet co-ordination working a bit better. Revved the engine to about 3500rpm and quickly let the clutch out, but not side stepped. The car lifted, but then bogged. There was also a loud bang noise I heard, but not sure what caused it. Once the engine recovered it ran fine for the rest of the pass. Back in the pits, we inspected the car but couldn't find any damage. I decided that I didn't want to try and more passes, as the noise scared me and we have a full car show and cruising season coming up down here.
I think the engine bogged because I didn't give it enough rpm on launch, plus I am using an aluminium flywheel. But my clutch is not a slipper style, so I was a bit worried of breaking driveline parts.
Here is a picture that was taken on my second launch. My friend took the pic, but he said the front end lifted higher after he took it.
Anyway, here are the details
Performance Summary:
1/4 mile ET: 13.16 1/4 mile MPH: 111.2
1/8 mile ET: 8.66 1/8 mile MPH: 87.3
60 foot time: 2.16
Track: Perth Motorplex
Weather Conditions: 79.5F, DA 1335'
Vehicle Use: Mainly street
Vehicle Specifications:
Model Year: 1963
Model: Galaxie 500XL
Weight: 4200lbs as raced.
Engine Details (link to post in Dyno Results board if available: 406/462
http://fepower.net/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=1498.0Transmission: Wide ratio toploader
Torque converter details (if automatic):
Clutch details (if manual): Ram Powergrip HD
Driveshaft: 3.5" steel
U-joints: 1350
Rear end type: Ford 9"
Differential type: Truetrac
Gear Ratio: 4.56
Axles: 31 spline Moser
Front tires: 570/15
Front wheels: Torque Thrust D 15x4.5
Rear tires: Hoosier 28x9x15 Drag
Rear wheels: Steel 15x8
Front suspension information: Stock
Rear suspension information: Stock