Hi, I have a 1981 Pontiac Firebird Espirit with a 455 Olds in it and am having fun Drag Racing it. I look forward to learning some new things here as ther's always something new.... I'm 75 - JayP

 

Welcome, that car must be fast! Must have needed a big shoehorn to get that in there! Post some Pics!

 

Welcome, that sounds like fun. Tell us about the motor and lets see some pics.

 

Welcome, lets see it.

 

Welcome to the group... Curiosities are peaked... Let's see it... 75 and still going strong down the track with Olds power, just gotta love it...

 

Well Here's the current build in my 1981 Firebird (I'll attach pictures as soon as I figure out how) My DAILY DRIVER. I even drive it to out Local Drag Strips, 40 & 65 miles away, one way:

'68 Olds 455, 0.060 over
Forged Pistons & Rods
Stock Crank
Balanced Rotating Assembly,
Edlebrock Heads with triple valve & ported (port matched to Edlebrock Victor Single Plane Manifold
Holley Dominator 1050 cfm Carburetor
Comp Cams XR276HR Roller Cam, Lifters, Push Rods, & Springs
Harland 1.6 Roller Rockers
ARP Bolts etc everywhere
Hooker Competition Long Tube Headers
MSD 6al-2 Ignition
MSD Distributor (mechanical advance)
3.73:1 Positracttion
Hotchkis TVS Stage 1 Suspension Package
Sub-frame Connectors (Welded in)
Lift Bars ( basically strong Traction Masters as we use to call them )
Hossier Drag Radials P275-60R15
Built TH-350 Trans w/ B&M Ratchet Shifter
3" Steel Drive Shaft
Electric Fans (2)

 

Here's the Pictures that I couldn't upload earlier.

 

Looks like a fun playtoy.

 

Looks like it definitely means business... What's your best time???

 

The last trip to the Auto Club Dragway at Fontana, CA (1/4 mile) I ran 10 runs in the mid to high 11's. My best run was 11.611 @ 115.10 mph.

Two weeks ago at Irwindale, ca strip (1/8 mile) I ran a consistent 7.361 sec @ 94 mph.
I think that I can do better as I'm still working on getting off the line without breaking the tires loose.

 

Welcome aboard, we are glad to have you as a part of our community. Sounds like a fun ride. Post some more pics when you get a chance.