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“The Recycled Racer”
This is Hardcore Horsepower’s in-house test vehicle that we use to prove the performance potential of our products. It was built to run the 1/4-mile in the PSCA (Pacific Street car Association) 10.60-Index Class a few years ago when we were still in California. We built the car for very little cash, (note the Rustoleum Primer paint job!). It worked well, consistently running very close to its index. The car has been featured in numerous magazines and was also featured on Horsepower TV running a ZEX nitrous plate system in the show’s first episode filmed in its new Franklin, TN facility.
We have not raced since our move to TN, but we plan to update the car in 2009, converting it to run quicker 1/8-mile times. Check back later for future updates!
1982 Camaro
Engine: 406ci normally-aspirated
Peak FWHP: 670 @ 6,600
Peak FWTQ: 600 @ 5,300
Best 1/4-mile E.T.: 10.601 (D.O.T. tires, Las Vegas, Feb. 2005)
Best 1/4-mile MPH: 129.78 (D.O.T. tires, Las Vegas, Feb. 2005)
Best 1/8-mile E.T.: 6.791 (D.O.T. tires, Las Vegas, Feb. 2005)
Best 1/8-mile MPH: 102.84 (D.O.T. tires, Las Vegas, Feb. 2005)
Engine Features: All engine work done in-house
-GM 400 block, filled, 4-bolt conversion
-Scat 4340 crank & rods
-JE Pistons 13.5:1cr
-Total Seal gapless rings
-Pontiac 861 heads, fully ported
-Edelbrock Victor GN intake, port matched
-Custom solid roller cam (approx. .770”-lift)
-Crower stainless rockers
-Custom stud girdle
-K-motion dbl. springs w/ Ti retainers
-Custom 1-7/8” to 2” step headers
-Moroso vacuum pump system
-Powermaster alternator
-Holley 150GPH fuel system
-Holley 950PH carb, heavily modified
-Holley/MSD ignition
-Fully Blueprinted
Car Features: All fabrication/assembly done in-house
-10-point cage
-Hughes Powerglide trans
-Hughes 5,000-stall 8”converter
-TCI Powerglide shifter
-Aluminum driveshaft
-Ford 9-inch rear, 4.10, spool, 35-spline
-Ladder bar rear suspension
-Adjustable coil-over struts/shocks
-Aluminum radiator
-Weld Racing wheels
-M/T tires E.T. front, E.T. Street rear