1965 Chevrolet Corvette 396 425hp 4-speed vs 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 (Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race)
The first car is an absolute legend, a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 396 with 425 horsepower. Wow. Not only is it a monster, but it's also very rare. They only put the L78 396 in the Corvette for one year. When you pair that with a 4-speed, I dare to say that it doesn't get any better. It's opponent is no slouch, though. We're looking at a 1970 Plymouth Duster 340. Sure, it's a small block, but this isn't any ordinary small block. It's 340 cubic inches of pure MOPAR. These things were definitely underrated at 275 horsepower. Accurate ratings are still debated, but assume anywhere between 300-325 horsepower. When you put that in a car with a 3200 pound curb weight you've got a winner! Our featured Duster 340 also just happens to be paired with a 4-speed, which makes it a somewhat rare car. Overall, I love both of these cars and would happily drive either!
Remember, both of these cars participate in the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race series, so please check them out on FB! Here are their rules:
For 1955 to 1979 musclecars built in United States and Canadian assembly plants with a minimum warranty of 12 months and 12,000 miles.
Any car running faster than 11.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
Any convertible running faster then 13.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
Casting numbers must be correct for the year and horsepower claimed including intake manifold, heads, and exhaust manifolds. Blocks do not have to be "numbers matching," but they must be the correct displacement. Overbores up to .070" are allowed. Stock cranks only.
All Engines - 1.5 extra points allowed over advertised.
The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed.
The valve train must be factory stock for the year, make, and horsepower claimed.
The ignition system must be stock, including the distributor, cap, coil, and wires. Points may be replaced with any electronic conversion that fits under the stock distributor cap.
The carburetor must be correct for the year, make, and horsepower claimed. Jetting and metering changes are permitted. THE CHOKE ASSEMBLY MUST BE IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONAL!
Cast-iron exhaust manifolds are mandatory and must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed. Internal modifications to the exhaust manifolds are NOT allowed. Under no circumstances will headers be allowed, including those cars that came with headers delivered in the trunk. Pipes must be routed as they were originally for the year, make, model, and engine combination. Mufflers must be stock looking in design, that is, oval in shape. No glasspacks or straight pipes allowed unless installed as original equipment. Maximum muffler inlet and outlet size is 2.5 inches. X & H pipes allowed.
The radiator must be correct for the year, make, model, and horsepower claimed. No lightweight, aluminum radiators allowed.
Maximum stall limited to 2200 rpm.
The transmission must be correct for year, make, model and engine of the car. 3-speed manuals may be upgraded to the correct 4-speed if originally available.
The rear axle must be of the same manufacturer as the car. Any gear ratio is allowed.
Reproduction tires or radial tires only.You are allowed to run tires one size over stock.
Factory wheels only.
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29 авг 2024
