Hot Rods XO/PP Bonneville project

Engine swap means a switch to MP.

 

Curious if the quick change has less drag than the 9 inch?

 

So is a GMC engine in Ford

 

No it does not….many are better than the 9” also..

 

I do know the Chevy 12 bolt takes less and I believe the Dana 60 does also but the weight of the Dana is a drawback.

 

Weight of the rear end is not necessarily a bad thing.

 

I believe you previously said the GMC was for another car? I was going off that

Of course it is! But if I was chasing a pickup record (something we have experience with ) I would be looking for something a tad more aero!

 

A roadster or coupe could be in the future but for now we just want to play with what we got till we can get funding to move forward. Just trying to keep racing while we move forward.. we may just run the truck on the standing mile for now. Just haven't figured it out yet. Money talks and we are looking for some lol.

 

John got the GMC intake back from powder coat and bolted the carbs on to have a look.

 

Just wanted to give a shout out for CP Carrillo and Justin Arias for working with us to build Rods and pistons for the 302 GMC.
The service and detail to perfection is really outstanding.
I'm sure the finished parts will meet every expectation we could want. Thank You Justin Arias and staff for your expert help

 

Another great crew work day we had pulled the head on the 262 for a valve seal problem. Thanks Lee Pollard, Dave Russell and his son Eli Russell. The crew had lunch with Hampton area friends Jack Fuller and Tom Edwards then back to the shop to finish the day. I love these guys.

 

Didn't come to Bonneville this year as we spent that money on speed parts preping for 2024 speed week. Hope they get in some racing later on in the week. The rain gods have not been good to Bonneville for the last 2 years but may yeald for a shortened race this year

 

Dave Russell and I went up to Winters Performance and met up with Curt Iseli, Mike Coxen and Mike Randolph who set up the rebuild on our 30+year old Winters quick change rear.
Arived at 8:00 and were out the door by11:30 ish with a completely rebuilt rear.
Thanks to 3 very talented guys for the excellent rebuild.
We were very impressed with there customer service and support of there products.
Highly recommend them for your drive line needs.
Extremely well run company with very talented people.

 

It was great to have you guys come up, and appreciate the kind words. Glad we could bring that rear back to life—we're stoked to see you guys running it on the salt!

 

They just rebuilt a quickie for me just a few weeks back. What a great team at Winters !!!

 

I have one that I have been thinking of using in my Pontiac but not sure if it is the best choice.

 

Sorry I haven't posted much lately. My wife has Dementia and i's needing much attention. I have canceled the Arkansas standing mile for this coming weekend. But still plan to go in the spring.
We will be coming to Speed Week 2024 if possable.
Family first and racing can come later.
I got word from Justin Arias that our 302 GMC Rods and Pistons are done and will ship out today along with Total Seal rings.
Just want to thank Justin and CP Carrillo for there fine products. Can't wait to hold them in my hands and get started on the 302 GMC engine build.
I'm also sharing some photos of a 283 Chevy build I'm doing for race money.

 

Lots of records being set at the Arkansas mile's (Horsepower Harvest) this weekend.
I'm sorry we couldn't make it this fall. Really good weather low temp and low humidity make for making BIG HP

 

And a 10 MPH tail wind!

Our friends from Hanover ran 209 in their LS powered BMW wagon.

 

New track record 267.85 at the mile..
Great weather to race in.
Wish we could have been there to take advantage of those conditions.

 

The crew got in a little work time last Saturday.
Pulled out the 9 inch rear and pre fit the Winters QC
Lots to do to finish the install. But it's a start.

 

More photos

 

OK, so it begins, baked and cleaned. Ready for line honeing the mains, bore and fit the Arias Pistons, and deck the block for compression heights.
GMC BABY.
Thanks J.D. appreciate you greatly...

 

We tacked on the spring pads and shock mounts, pulled the rear back out of the truck for welding the pads, did some shop clean up in preparation for a photo shoot with Winters Performance Products of the QC install

 

Love these guys, couldn't do this withought them.
Thanks team 640

 

Finished the welding and painted the rear ready for permanent installation

 

Crew work day, installed the Winters Quick change to its permanent home under the Virginia H.A.M.B. SPECIAL .
Thanks Dave, Lee , Sam, Scott, And Rick. Couldn't and would not be doing this withought you guys.
Thanks out to Winters Performance Products for the rebuild of our 40 year old Magnesium Quick Change rear.

 

Forgot to add these guys, they were doing most of the video and photo work, Scott Robertson and Lee Pollard thanks guys

 

On behalf of team 640 wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving.