Would like some input on my Malibu

[Frogballs]

I am new here and have been reading a ton. I have a 1980 Malibu with a 358 Chevy .040 bore, RHS Pro Action 23 heads (200cc intake, 64cc Chambers), Lunati solid roller 258in/268ex .600in/.618ex with 1.5 rockers, 550 springs, Mahle flat tops with a 750 Holley HP on a Victor jr. Timing is at 38 degrees, Hooker Supers with 1 3/4 tubes to 3" tube and and 2 Flowmasters. Car has a Nine inch with a spool and 4.56, 275/60/15 Mickey Drag Radials. Transbrake and a Powerglide. Don't know converter size, bought the car last year. Seriously considering running D1 Super Street 10.90. Timeslips...

with Hoosier slicks at 12psi
60ft 1.68
330ft 4.822
660ft 7.464
1000ft 9.76
11.72@114.86 at 7100RPM

Next outting

Swithed to the MT Drag Radials @18psi and changed the Autolite plugs to 40 gap
60ft 1.61
11.20@116
made 4 passes that day all 1.614 1.615 for 60 ft and et improved to 11.15@117

First off I would like to hear what options I have with my motor. I am pulling the heads this week to change the head gaskets. If I can get some ideas while I am in there that would rock. I am thinking of a 3 speed and a good converter. I think this car has a ton of potential and after reading here I feel the experience is plentiful and accurate. Opinions needed. If I left something out tell me.
I also just bought a FAST XFI and am looking to change mid season and also building another 358 with GMPP 18 degree heads.

[Griswald]

You'd be surprised to find out how much ET a good converter will pick you up.

How much does yours stall on the brake? What rpm are you leaving the line at?

[Frogballs]

If I footbrake the car it stays put to 2100 and if I brake it 4000. The brake doesn't seem right. I chipped it at 4000 and nothing changed, 60 foot stayed the same and et.

[JeffMcKC]

With that size tire a 4.56 and a 3 speed like a 400 with a 3.45 low you will have some issues hooking up. Thats a lot of air for ET Streets fine for DRs but might lower it. Does it spin or hook this will tell what you need to work on first. If it spins, chassis, if it hooks making power. maliburacing.com is a good place too for g-body guys

[Frogballs]

It hooks! And my bad, they are drag radials.

[JeffMcKC]

When shifting to high see what RPM it drops back to, to find the stall your 60 foot may not be changing if it stalls higher than you are launching at on both trys so far.

[Griswald]

Yes, if your leaving at your stall speed you won't give the motor a chance to run up on the converter. If it stalls on the brake at 4000, try leaving a 3200-3300 on the 2step.

[Scott McMullen]

Wow That thing must Not wiegh Much ...
My 355 in My Nova 3625 with Driver
11.47 @ 118 with a 1.56 Sixty Footer

[Jeff Griffin]

Wow That thing must Not wiegh Much ...
My 355 in My Nova 3625 with Driver
11.47 @ 118 with a 1.56 Sixty Footer

how much you have in a set-up like that?? what do you have done, thats not bad at 3625,those novas that heavy or is it you...lol

[Supe]

Wow That thing must Not wiegh Much ...
My 355 in My Nova 3625 with Driver
11.47 @ 118 with a 1.56 Sixty Footer


Weighs more than most Malibus. Mild steel 6 point cage and a glass hood. Everything else is still there, full interior. The car does dead hook, snuck some daylight under the left front tire last time it was out.

[Scott McMullen]

how much you have in a set-up like that?? what do you have done, thats not bad at 3625,those novas that heavy or is it you...lol
355 Ci
Vic Jr Intake
Pro Systems Carb
Dart 215 Pro 1 Heads Untouched
Lunati Nitrous Pistons 11.0 to 1 Compression
GM Crank
6 in CAT Rods H Beam
Moroso Oil Pump
.630 Lift Roller Cam 258 ( I think ) Duration camshaft innovations Solid Roller
FULL INTERIOR with FULL Exhuast
The Car with No Roll Bar and 10 gallons of Gas wieghed 3385 lbs By itself at the OCT. Heads Up Race and I wieghed 240lbs
All Steel with lots of under coating!!!!

[Scott McMullen]

BTW Jeff Engine and Carb With Ignition $11,000.00 Big Ones then another $1700.00 in Trans and Torque convertor
Th350 with a Trans Specialties Super 10" Nitrous Convertor 3800 on Engine Hopefully 4800-5000 on A 200 Hit

[Scott McMullen]

pics of me Catching Some Air ...
http://motorcitynationals.com/v-web/gallery/albums/album198/YOK2913.jpg

[Scott McMullen]

Sittin Pretty With the New Wheels...
http://a808.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/44/l_9976aa67afe0df75878cdccd3650c9af.jpg

[JeffMcKC]

If you have room you might add some 1.65 rockers on that cam, watch for coil bind . Whats the cam in at? You might pull a little more if you advance it or retard it a couple depenpending on where it is and the power band of it.

[Jeff Griffin]

355 Ci
Vic Jr Intake
Pro Systems Carb
Dart 215 Pro 1 Heads Untouched
Lunati Nitrous Pistons 11.0 to 1 Compression
GM Crank
6 in CAT Rods H Beam
Moroso Oil Pump
.630 Lift Roller Cam 258 ( I think ) Duration camshaft innovations Solid Roller
FULL INTERIOR with FULL Exhuast
The Car with No Roll Bar and 10 gallons of Gas wieghed 3385 lbs By itself at the OCT. Heads Up Race and I wieghed 240lbs
All Steel with lots of under coating!!!!

man i had no idea on the weight of that year thought they were a little lighter,my 69 weighs 3540 w/me in it i'm 285 and i have a 8 point bar in it w/355 in it..interesting,well see ya at the track, BTW wheels look killer. Jeff

[Frogballs]

My car is about 3500 with me in it, maybe a touch more with the cage and the 9 inch

[Scott McMullen]

I didn't realize you have a T brake That explains the lower MPH and Its DEAD hooking. So yeah it makes since

[Scott McMullen]

man i had no idea on the weight of that year thought they were a little lighter,my 69 weighs 3540 w/me in it i'm 285 and i have a 8 point bar in it w/355 in it..interesting,well see ya at the track, BTW wheels look killer. Jeff
Mine is just full of undercoating Jeff My Brothers 1977 wieghs 3100lbs by itself:(