1968 Chrysler 300 2-dr HT
Drag Racing 9/23/06
I
met up with some folks from the CbodyDryDock
at Famoso Raceway near Bakersfield, CA for my first runs in the 300.
I drove out with no headlights and only took two runs so I could leave
early since Santa Barbara is a three hour drive from Famoso. The car surprised
me by running over a second faster than I expected, and here are my timeslips:
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Run 1
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'68 Chrysler 300
stock engine |
Honda Civic with Integra engine swap
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reaction |
.389
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.264
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60'
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2.308 |
2.402
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330'
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6.695
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6.423
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1/8 mile
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10.304
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9.645
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1/8 mile MPH
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68.17
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76.81
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1000'
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13.409
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12.399
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1/4 mile
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16.026
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14.743
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1/4 mile MPH
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86.22 MPH
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96.13 MPH |
Heck, 16.0 isn't bad at all for a car well over two tons and a completely stock engine with single exhaust and freeway cruising 2.76 gears! I could tell the transmission was shifting too late so between runs I adjusted the kickdown linkage by turning it down two full turns and it seemed to help. A goal was set: The car must break into the 15's.
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Run 2
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'68 Chrysler 300
stock engine |
Honda Civic with Integra engine swap
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vs the '65 Bonneville
(LACR '05) |
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reaction |
-.043
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-.119
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.340
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60'
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2.396 |
2.270
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2.116 |
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330'
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6.703
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6.060
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5.671
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1/8 mile
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10.262
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9.210
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8.656
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1/8 mile MPH
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69.10
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78.55
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82.087
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1000'
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13.329
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11.920
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11.176
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1/4 mile
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15.920
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14.228
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13.451
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1/4 mile MPH
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86.85 MPH
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97.68 MPH |
102.215 MPH
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As you can see, the Honda got a much better launch this time whereas I was spinning the rear tires - oops. However, my goal was still met! This was a pleasing run and since it was edging close to 3pm, it was time to leave for the three hour drive home. Mid-low 15's can't be that hard to achieve without taking the engine apart except for adding a good intake and exhaust but that's still too slow. Sometime in the future this car will get the full treatment like the Bonneville has- maybe even taking it a step or two farther.
All in all, it was a fun day meeting fellow Moparites, sitting in Val's full on drag 'Cuda, being deafened by uncorked Roadrunners and funny cars and general hanging out. I can't wait to do it again!
