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Gary,

Banks is the turbo guy alright.  He is into everything now (especially trucks) including NASCAR.  I met him in Las Vegas a year ago and he shared some wind tunnel (legal for my class) info that he thought would help my truck.  I have not been able to adapt it yet, but I will for this season.

All of the trucks that you saw were 57's.  The first three had 58 grilles because I liked the quad headlights better.  However, now that I am racing a 57 I thought it would be more nostalgic to run the correct grille.

Thanks for asking............ 

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Seppo, what are you dreamin' up?  It is nice to think about these things, I do it all the time.

Interesting you should ask about these classes as this is my next area of classifications with a Y-Block (2009 will be the last year for the truck).  I will try to keep it short, but I need to write a little to spell it out.

Stock type coupes and sedans run in two basic categories, "classic" (1981 and earlier) and "regular" (they really don't use that word), (Usually 1982 and up) (most often Cameros, Firebirds and sometimes late model T-Birds).  I don't know exactly how many years ago it split like that but it was around 2000.  It gives the less aerodynamic bodies a chance to run in their own group.

In your case the EFI is not allowed in the classic category unless it is OEM.  That means you would be placed in the regular classes and the records for your dream machine would be in that area.

292 cu. in. would be in the "D" class, the turbos would be considered "Blown", with no blowers available in 1960, you would have to run "Gas Coupe" instead of production.  Your class would be D/BGC.  The record currently is 265 and change, set in 2003.

Mechanical fuel injection or carbs would allow you to run classic and that would be D/CBGC.  The current record there is 209 plus set in 1980 by our friend Gail Banks.

Our older friend Karol Miller, went just over 150 in 58 with this same kind of setup, Latham Blower (with carbs) and 259 cu. in.  In 1956 he went 139 plus with a 312 E-code and in 1957 he went 150 plus with a 302 E-code (as per articles I have read).

Too much information and hard to believe?  Yeah, but with new technology and deep pockets, these guys can do unbelievable things.  Besides that, the current engines are almost all aftermarket parts (blocks to heads).  Probably the only thing from the "factory" is a thermostat housing.  By the way, this is gas, fuel adders start a "whole nother" conversation (and higher speeds).

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Roy, We haven't talked since Bonneville, so, congratulations on your latest record.  I really meant it when I told you "good luck" as we were leaving, you just don't give up and you deserve it.  However, we will be back and doing our best.

Glad you like the site, these are really good people.  Look for a PM soon.

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Hi charlie, nice to read of another Y-BLOCK pioneer and your exploits, great work! Have you seen the nice photo of your truck in Feb 09 GOODGUYS magazine, nearly 1/2 page! Thought you may like to know.  Theres and old saying that i think about when i read of your trucks great results with that little engine; "Run what you brung and hope you brung enough!" . best regards, Aussie Bill.

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Isn't Banks the turbo guy? They have a lot of money to throw at it.  The pictures of the trucks, is that a 57 hood with a 60 grill and headlights?

Gary Ryan San Antonio.TX.

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57fordpu, off topic, but in what class would a efi fuel injected twin turbo 292 y-block go with for example '60 Ford Starliner body and what would be the record to break? Not that I'm intending to attend, but...Wink

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Speed Dreamin,

First, welcome to the site.  There are lots of interesting discussions going on here and I am sure you will be entertained and enlightened.

Thanks for the comment.  One thing I have noticed is that the firing order of the Y-Block sure makes a different (and in my opinion, better) sound than just about any other engine I hear out there.

Yes/No, The BNI only gives a trophy to the last record set in each class at the end of the week.  We set the record on Tuesday and had to leave for Columbus, OH for the Y-Block Nationals and Shoot Out.  The previous record holder was there and wasn't able to keep our pace until later in the week when he took the record back (hence, the trophy went to him).

Yes, they did recognize our record and sent us a nice plaque.  So, we're still in the hunt to be the last one standing in August.  It is one of those "just wait till next year" deals.

By the way, the entry name for that other record holder is also "Speed Dreamin", is this really you Roy???

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Reed P, I think that was a misspell and it should have been "Turbos"...











BigGrinBigGrinBigGrin






You know what they say...the only thing better than a turbo engine is a TWIN TURBO engine Wink




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Nice!!!!   BigGrin

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Reed P, I think that was a misspell and it should have been "Turbos"...

BigGrinBigGrinBigGrin

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