My frist drag car build up

[bigblock888]

I am building my frist drag car it's 1986 olds cutlass with a 350 rocket I'm trying to deside if I should leave in the rocket or replace it with a sbc I'm kind of new to this stuff and would be greatful for any info on tips to use on this project

[itsabird]

could be cheaper to build sbc, better access to parts. imo

[Tod74]

I got an even better idea.....Big Block Chevy. :D

[itsabird]

there ya go todd, works for me. :D

[slowmotion]

I've got a brand new in the box Edelbrock timing chain I'll make you a great deal on. :D
I have an '83 cutlass that I raced for years stock. Even won a champioship with it. I have a 350 in the garage that I was going to build for it. But I built the altered instead.

Chevy engines are cheaper but it is cool to keep the same make of engine in the car if you can afford it.

[Tod74]

Some oldsmobiles came with small block chevrolets.

[sds10racer]

yeah, they(olds) got sued for it in the late 70's.

[fla1976]

Another consideration is that you'll have to get another tranny if you switch from the Olds. If you are just starting out, you want to see all the costs that you can upfront. SBC are cheaper to build, but a BBC can make more power without getting too radical. That torque is the prime mover.

[olds48]

Go big block if you wanna go all out race. For a street/strip car go small block. Swapping over the chevy now will be cheaper than doing it later,after spending money on Olds parts. Only real cost difference between bbc and sbc is heads,Everything else is basically the same $$$.JMO

[lively]

MAN!!!!!!!!!!! IS THAT YOU ERIC :lol: :lol: :lol: OR IS IT AN IMPOSTER :oops: :oops:
GUYS I HAVE TO DISAGREE ON THIS--IF HE HAS AN OLDS TO START BRACKET RACING WITH- HE CAN DO VERY WELL FOR A FAIR PRICE TILL HE GETS MORE USE TO RACING AND DECIDES WHAT TYPE OF DRAGRACING HE REALLY WANTS TO DO

JUST MY 2 CENTS WORTH
LIVELY

[bjuice]

i know you say this is your 1st drag car Build...do you also mean your new at drag racing ?
how fast you been ?

i was talking with some friends of mine tonight that runs lower 4's (1/8th)..we were joking about ME steering with on hand while manually shifting with the other......

My buddy said "Yeah i drive with one hand also"..but i said "Hey man you have an electric shifter..Why is this so"..

he grinned and said "My hand goes straight from the transbrake to the parachute "........ :shock:

[suicidebomb]

You got me thinking about "Wild" Willie Borsch. Driving the old "Winged Express" altered. He used to drive that with one hand on the butterfly steering wheel, and the other on the side of the car. 8) My apologies for the hijack!

[olds48]

Wild Willie earned that name!That was cool how he always had his left hand OUT the side of the car. Lively,hope I don't disappopint you but it is the real Eric :lol: And for the record,I don't wanna talk anyone outta running an Olds setup. The way I see it,the more variety the better. Been thinking of using the motor that came outta my '48 for the FED.It's a 49 model 303 rocket . Factory rated at a whopping 108 hp! :shock: Hey,if you wanna run the Olds,that is way cool.I'm die hard Chevy,especially the big 'uns,respect any brand,but am always excited to see something different,no matter how fast or slow.SBC(and BBC) engines are so common nowadays I call 'em belly button motors...everybody's got one!Build the Olds,be different, embarass the mainstream guys!!!

[ARUSSELL]

The olds engine would cost more but set you apart from us all with SBC and BBC's

[radicalz]

Another consideration is that you'll have to get another tranny if you switch from the Olds. If you are just starting out, you want to see all the costs that you can upfront. SBC are cheaper to build, but a BBC can make more power without getting too radical. That torque is the prime mover.


.....I agree even lo-po BBC have an abundance of torque for the street....not that I'm advocating street racing :shock: .... plus they look cool when poppin the hood :twisted: :twisted:

[Scooterz]

Think about the big picture & what you will do w/ that car. Is this a keeper? The common quest we all have is to go faster. You will need to address the frame, rearend, trans, etc... so what is your goal? You wnt to be in the 12's or the 10's? Maybe it would be a good idea to build a nice BBC now while you are also setting up the rest of the car... if you pile it up someday, you can just x-fer all the stuff over to another roller. BBC is a native drag-racing language everyone knows... it is affordable, parts are plentiful, eveyone knows about them & can help you. If you do it now, it may save you alot of money. The Rocket is cool & don't get me wrong here... it is the same reason you see SBC's in Mustangs... it is easier & less expensive.

[zipper06]

Don't mean to throw gas on the fire but a 1988 olds cutless qualified at Richmond Va. in SS/JA with a 10.57 @ 1.026 under the index. But probably wasn't cheap to make it run that good.


Zip.

[FullTimeRacing]

What happen to BigBlock888 :lol: :? I'd go with the small block.It's amazing the power the can make these days with aftermarket parts.

[bigblock888]

I was told that this rocket was bored and stroked .whats the max cubs in I can get out of it? :?: :?: :?:

[radicalz]

I was told that this rocket was bored and stroked .whats the max cubs in I can get out of it? :?: :?: :?:


..... :D :D it is up to your imagination and the strength of your wallet :wink: :wink: ....cause even the small inch rocket were based off the big block olds

[zipper06]

I was told that this rocket was bored and stroked .whats the max cubs in I can get out of it? :?: :?: :?:

You can probably only get 2 cubs out of it and generally speaking one will be female and the other will be a male. Now if you want to go back to engines, .060 is the safest you can bore it.

JMO

Zip.

[olds48]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :shock: :oops:

[bigblock888]

accordind to the numbers I got it,s an 8.5 10 bolt how strong is it and how much power can I put to it with small slicks with out twisting an axle

[mopar1962]

regardless of the engine brand you use concentrate on a stout bottom end even if you are going to run a slower class. doing this means you can always upgrade in the future and not have to worry about handling the power. cant beat chevy prices on engines, cost to hp ratio