1953 Chevy Gasser Racing my Dad

[sprout]

Some time back there was a thread started for gassers and Altereds. I posted a picture of my Dad and I racing. My Dads 29 Stud altered worked me that day. It's been a long winter getting teased by the Old Man. I have a few tricks up my sleeve that should even things up some. I scored a vortec motor and robbed the 062 vortec heads off. I took my std 4 bolt 350 and had it bored 30 over and decked the block. Full valve job with better Comp Cam springs plus Comp Cam cam and lifters. roller rockers and a new set of Speed Pro pistons raised the Compression up to 10:1. Plus added a new forged crank. I 'm hoping to be around 400-425 hp and around 460 torque. And if this is not enough I added a 150 shot of NOS. Now Let's race.

 

[fuzz]

Both those cars are really Kool!!!...Where is Rock Falls Dragway??? and what speed and ET's are you and your dads cars turning??

 

[sixtall]

Love the looks of that old Chevy.

 

[sprout]

Thanks Sixtall, Fuzz Rock Fall is in Wisconsin about 70 miles from our home in St. Paul MN. The Sude is getting in the low to mid 11's around 117mph. That's when I hope to be this year.

 

[Gastrick]

Go get em sprout. I think your pops may have the weight advantage on ya. Looks like you'll have to out power him. Really cool cars...both of them. Good to see you guys having some fun with it.

 

[tator]

Doooooh!!! I might have to call Bob W. for more speed tricks....tator:

 

[bob w]

I think I have to keep my speed secrets for myself, If I'm going to hang in there with you two! I've got a 12.5-1 406 short block going in the Crosley this spring. Now, If I could just hold the pedal to the metal...

 

[sprout]

Bob W. I stopped down at the shop today. My Dad made you a racing shoe.

 

[sprout]

The motor made it into the car today. So far my Dad is not worried, but I over heard him today order some larger jets for his NOS system. I think I have him shaking in his racing shoes.

 

[bob w]

So, you think a chunk of railroad track will keep my gas pedal foot on the floor? I wish it was that simple!!!
Nice to see the new bullet in the engine compartment.
Keep in mind, I can add NOS too...Just have to hire a driver.

 

[sprout]

Car made it back together today. Motor fired and runs great. Wouldn't you know we got 4 inches of snow today, so I didn't get a chance to take the Old Chevy out for a run.

 

[bob w]

Looks really good, Michael. You guys are fast too. Don't worry, the snow will be gone by May!

 

[50Ford]

Looks great, Good work!

 

[sprout]

Thanks 50Ford, Took the car for a little ride yesterday. That new motor sure woke up the Old Chevy. Can't wait for the roads to clear up. Should be a fun summer.

 

[RatHead]

very nice

 

[rockb1]

The car is lookin great!