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Old March 22nd, 2019, 05:01 PM
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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
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Old March 23rd, 2019, 04:27 AM
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Welcome, that car must be fast! Must have needed a big shoehorn to get that in there! Post some Pics!
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Old March 23rd, 2019, 05:44 AM
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Welcome, that sounds like fun. Tell us about the motor and lets see some pics.
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Old March 23rd, 2019, 07:17 AM
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Welcome, lets see it.
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Old March 23rd, 2019, 03:01 PM
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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...
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Old March 23rd, 2019, 06:08 PM
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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
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)

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Old March 23rd, 2019, 06:28 PM
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1981 Firebird Pictures - New Member







Here's the Pictures that I couldn't upload earlier.
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Looks like a fun playtoy.
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Old March 24th, 2019, 04:18 PM
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Looks like it definitely means business... What's your best time???
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Old March 24th, 2019, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CRUZN 66
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.

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Old March 26th, 2019, 03:39 AM
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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.
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