9.31 147 In a STOCK Appearing L88 Corvette! Setting Records in A BORROWED Car with BORROWED Engine!

In the last video you guys watched us change an engine in the pits at the NMCA race in Indianapolis. I got asked to drive the car after all of the work we did, and I am glad I did! We reset the fastest and quickest record for the FAST Racing Series! 9.31 147MPH!! Part 2 of 2.
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[@darrinjones5951]

9.30 147MPH That is moving out Guys. nice Job!

[@a.k.a.A.E.]

respect ! constant 9:31 @ 146 !!! in a 50 years old car !! thats corvette !

[@tomgeorge9025]

Got it back running, and even little faster. Stock looking cars that are kick a$$ fast are the best races..

[@darrinjones5951]

Ryan putting some numbers down.. a low 12 in that Corvette is Flying!!!

[@danmyers9372]

Very impressive!

[@mikemaccracken3112]

Congratulations Jordan and team! I have been on a few race teams and it definitely takes a lot of people to get you to the winner’s circle. My engine builder had a bunch of NHRA records in AS/A and he ran a 69 Camaro. Good luck finding the power loss.

[@yarrdayarrdayarrda]

Congrats! The Vette's a rocket since you're not pushing a brick through the air.

[@rong4189]

Great job guys! Nobody could blame you if you built a vette, they seem to be the weapon lately. I keep hoping Dudek can find a couple tenths but we’ll see I guess. Almost forgot, the vette was doing totally legit wheelies every pass too.👍

[@danmyers9372]

Noticed that too!

[@jiveturkey9993]

I'm just looking at it from an observer's perspective but that thing looks like one of the best handling 9sec. vintage street drag cars I've ever seen. Looks like you wouldn't have any problem going down the track with a cigarette in one hand and a coffee in the other.

[@joesjunkgarage]

I’ve been watching, participating in drag racing from around 1982. Been in a passenger seat drag racing from about 1976! This is by far, the coolest car, with true raw power I’ve ever seen! I would love to see you race this car in parson! Please keep running this car.

[@willreichert6973]

Great. Job. On. The. Video. Lesli. Fantastic video. Work. Love. It. Thank. U

[@jcbailey9015]

Truth!! That motor in that far... its possed. That record - smashed! Just under chute mph...Wicked!! Keep up the good Work!

[@PCgonerogue820]

When you made your first pass in the Corvette I was thinking to myself that you should just get a C3 Corvette , Congrats on the win. Thank You for making another video

[@joekochan7589]

Phil, want to buy mine ?

[@PCgonerogue820]

@@joekochan7589No thanks don't like Corvette's

[@topenddean]

Congratulations Jordan Pennington! The Pennington's have built some incredible machines and MY hat is off to them.

[@pippendog1]

So inspiring to see success after struggling , " Never Say Never " !

[@largelarry2126]

Makes you wonder what would happen if you built a Vette that was as light as possible, i'm talking about a 100% tear down and scrutinizing each and every peace. Then went all out on a motor, trans and electronics. I bet you could remove a lot of weight just from making the fiberglass thinner and replacing steel items with aluminum. It's amazing how fast the cars are now but I have always worked on reducing the weight of a race car it's just free power and it also helps to reduce breakage by reducing the stress on parts. Loved the video!

[@taniaschiller9823]

Awesome 1/4 mile times in the Vette. Well done. Can you please do a vid sometime on the Vettes talking about any chassis mods, rear end mods. Over the years the Vette rear end hasn’t had a great reputation for being very strong. What are some of mods you guys are doing to these cars to keep them in one piece ? Cheers.

[@HorsepowerDepot]

I did one on the black L88 earlier this year. Went into some detail on how we get rear ends to last. They’re 12 bolt ring and pinions inside the factory differential housing.

[@ejgrant5191]

@@HorsepowerDepot ....I asked the same thing....OK👍....fitting in the 12 bolt ring gear is a lot of work on a Corvette IRS....Nice to know it will hold up. Henry's Machine in Los Angeles first did those 12 bolt conversions, then Tom's Differential...but, Henry's also did a Dana 60 IRS center section, I know a guy with a 9 second 66 Big Block Corvette that used one....Those Danas are hard to find!

[@smokenbrokegarage2709]

My dad runs a 68 427 tri power is stock eliminator. Finally cracked the 9s with a 9.87. Yours is very impressive

[@340Demon]

I bet the urge to build a Corvette and clean house is unreal, but man it’s awesome seeing the big steel brick run door to door with the bass boats.

[@Tusuperbis]

haha, lol! I'm a big corvette fan but, bass boats is funny! I like that!

[@stephenreimann2708]

@@Tusuperbis Shower cubicle....

[@HorsepowerDepot]

I agree. But if one wanted to win races the corvette is the way to go.

[@Tusuperbis]

@@HorsepowerDepot thats true but, its more cool to win races without exploits. Everyone knows corvettes are light, 50/50 weight distribution. I would like to see someone race a LS6 chevelle and win. That would be epic! Also, im surprised the AC Shelby Cobra 427s haven't found their way in yet?

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Shelby cobras can’t join. Has to be a factory production car with a warranty. Cars sent to off site assembly plants aren’t allowed. Hate to break it to you but a LS6 Chevelle isn’t going to win any races or set any records. The chevelle’s only benefit is a factory 4 link.

[@dgiorgi1725]

Love these videos, this channel ROCKS!!! ha ha ha, Larry's Vette launches doing wheelies. Ya gotta buy that Vette and perform your treatment on it. I am sure you will hit the 150 MPH mark. Remember George, the cream always rises to the top... awesome !!!

[@beedub0218]

You guys are amazing with what y'all do and what you have to work with. Excellent

[@howabouthetruth2157]

CONGRATS ON THE WIN AND THE NEW RECORDS!!!

[@drew7767]

congrats to all of you! i am still looking forward to see you and your orange camaro bring home one of those trophies! please don’t give up on the camaro. can’t wait to see what you figure out with the camaro and hopefully it isn’t to torn up underneath. also awesome job with the green corvette, driving and tuning, looking forward to seeing you get it in the 11’s your so close what’s next to do that hopefully some more small tuning you can do.

[@mannyr.2756]

No pain no gain congratulations thanks for sharing.

[@jaymortensen642]

Good job, love seeing those vettes run I've always been a vette fan, I have a poor mans vette and its a fun car to drive as long as the opti doesn't fail.

[@ky-odybrosracing5699]

I seen you and your dad Saturday dragging trees around lol. Keep up the good content

[@plexidust5101]

Congratulations ! That was Epic. I've been really enjoying your adventures. It has really opened my eyes to the level of performance of these iconic rides and the skills that you have brought to the table. A big thanks to you and your friends and family. I used to own a small block 68 Convertable 4sp Vette when I was a kid and your Dads brings me right back.

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardkaltenbach3961]

My Yellow '68 Was The L-36 427/390 4 Speed T-Top.

[@soprojj]

Just found y’all’s channel. Great content! I’m new to drag racing and find your how to videos helpful. Thanks for your time

[@willreichert6973]

Congrats. Jordan. Awesome. Runs. I think. U. Like. A. Challenge. Don't. Give up. On. That. 69. Camaro. Can't get enough. Of. U guys. Thank. U

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Not giving up just yet!

[@willreichert6973]

I. Didn't. Think. U. Would. We. Have. Faith. In u. Go. Crush. It.

[@twagn]

Congrats on your runs..exciting to watch

[@scottvadon2095]

W😲W ... I was ecstatic when my '79 went a 13.30, this is crazy fast !!!

[@matthewsmith6486]

Congratulations! I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@tintshopnc5552]

there is a 1980 vet on LI in NY that runs 9;16 at 160 . love to see these cars go fast. no one ever thought they were fast . they can be made to go fast.

[@jamessharp9790]

Way to go! New record!

[@snakeyhedger]

Congrats on record! Stick w/Camaro for now. Amazing how fast your gone on that 9.37 run/Wilkins video at night...like your shot out of a canon!

[@rpturbo]

Man I Love your videos, and this FAST class is my favorite I think out of all the racing! I always look forward to your next video! Congrats!

[@msantiago5150]

Congrats!!! That Vette is awesome!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MattC-ly9lr]

Anyway awesome job , congratulations!! 🎉

[@toad829]

I'm a big Corvette fan. Congrats !!!!! I have a 67 , 69, 82 , and a 08 Z06.

[@LITTLE1994]

That's how muscle cars SHOULD be - sleepers!

[@johnross6314]

Congrats! Red Corvette Getting close to one of the faster Tesla Plaid running street tires.

[@jackstone904]

Amazing stuff! Great Job Jordan!

[@DiscoGreen]

Love it. I'm hoping to get there with my 406 in my c3

[@wdfaws8124]

Congratulations!!

[@ejgrant5191]

Funny how when I left my Camaro and bought a Corvette everyone said they wouldn't hook up @ the Drag Strip....Well my 72 LT-1 went 12.28@117MPH on its best pass...With headers and slicks but, throught the mufflers...The LT-1 ran 12.60's with iron exhaust manifolds@109MPH...Didn't do a single thing to the rear suspension but, dial up the compression to the max on the shocks....Vettes flat HOOK! I'd be interested in knowing what you guys run for an IRS? 12Bolt center or Dana 60? I've seen some of those, I build mine with whats called a "Super 10" parts kit from Tom's Differentials+Steel Cap with 1/2UNC bolts on the drivers side, its basically a bigger cross shaft and spider grear out of a later 8.5" 10 bolt rear and solid clutch packs with 100lb Posi Springs.

[@HorsepowerDepot]

We use 12 bolts inside the factory differential housing. The red corvette that I drove in this video has Toms super 10 kit that you mentioned.

[@lindsaymcpherson4744]

Great video guys ,how much lighter is the vette compared to the camaro ??/

[@AG-ci7rl]

Love the channel. Been following the FAST series for years - love the battles between your dad and Dave Dudek. I remember when running 11's was considered unbelievable. Question: I need a recommendation for having exhaust manifolds (small block Chevy) extrude honed. Company name, location, would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the great content!

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Thanks for watching! I love hearing about my Dad and Dave racing. I remember the rivalry very well growing up. As far as extrude honed exhaust I do not know. We haven’t sent any out to be done in a while. 2 weeks ago we made 910 to the flywheel with a set of exhaust manifolds that were only port matched.

[@danmyers9372]

Congrats Jordan! Could there be an issue with either the torque converter or tranny in your ZL1? That could explain your car making way less power with that engine. You are already going to have the tranny out to repair the tail shaft, might be a good time to have the tranny gone through?

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Your on the right track! We have found some issues. Video to come the camaro has already been fixed and to the track for testing already!

[@dansherwood9851]

I’m a Camaro guy and I wanna c it!

[@timothyhaywood6621]

Larry is known for setting up a chassis. It looks like that car just works.. how did you like foot braking?

[@MrSpartanPaul]

I was thinking the same thing. I always thought that independent rears were no good for drag racing but that thing hooks like nobody’s business. The way the nose floats around for the first 100 feet is amazing.

[@gainerman]

35 years ago my buddy Neil was pulling 125 trap speeds in a full tilt turbo 240z had to use like 195 70 14s to keep.from breaking half shafts . I believe the Independent rear suspension is what helped it maintain what traction it had

[@markw6265]

Larry try to buy the engine? ...lol Great job!!

[@richardkaltenbach3961]

I Had That Exact Same Year Corvette! 1968! Cool Yet Underraded Forgotten Year Corvette. But Mine Was Yellow With The L-36 427/390 And 4 Speed!

[@hankhaddock3881]

Love it!! 😍😎💯My favorite channel on KZbin!!

[@mikepetroff4240]

Stock appearing is very different than actual stock. Still a nice accomplishment and video.

[@David-q1k4k]

Those 427s love to rev and make big power up top 👍

[@rapidride2]

Believe it or not that vette is loading the rear tire better when it squats while STILL having good weight transfer. The camaro seems as if it's 'separating' a bit at the rearend at launch.

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Yeah I’ve got the camaro set up to separate at launch. Shoving the tire into the race track. Same thing the corvettes do when they squat, hit the bump stops, and shove the tire into the track.

[@MattC-ly9lr]

As far as the engine it self not making power in the Camaro I would check the fuel system , lines , pump, return filter gas tank venting and so on . Just trying to help.

[@HorsepowerDepot]

I think we might have found the issue. Video coming soon!

[@dondotterer24]

Great job. What's the weight difference between the Corvette and the Camaro?

[@stuffandjunkandthings364]

That car is happy with the heart transplant, and that motor seems pretty to be there. Need to find a way to keep them together.

[@glenbiliti7076]

Congratulations on the fastest ET and MPH! I would say your problem in the chassis maybe

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Corvette definitely has its benefits!

[@topenddean]

@@HorsepowerDepot Jordan you said a mouthful with that statement, everyone is seeing the same thing, racers, spectators, automotive journalists...everybody. In this competition, the Corvette has many advantages, not the least of which is that it was designed to be a superlative performance car and it has proven and continues to prove to be just that. Congrats man, well done.

[@robertscottdunn]

That red Corvette is fast!

[@Ls6racer]

OK another great video. Great job, Jordan. Hats off to all the people you mention. Thanks for the rides. Is Larry getting his fuel from a different source than you guys?? Were you running his fuel (in the car already) at first and then started adding fuel from your source? As Larry's car started to lose MPH were you running your fuel? Just a thought. Maybe a fuel quality issue??? And of course, Great job Flyin' Ryan ! ! !

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Same fuel. We actually got Larry fuel for this weekend. The mph falling off had a lot to do with the wind I believe. He had a pretty steady head wind most of the weekend.

[@Ls6racer]

ok thanks 👍👍

[@stuartbontrager]

The Corvette is slippery through the air at 140+. That’s gonna account for something.

[@BastardX13]

Good bet its lighter then the camaro as well. Sweet run.

[@sidefx996]

Who told you that? If by "slippery" you mean has a low cD I'd like to see your source. The world most aerodynamic (or "slippery") vehicle is a Mercedes EQS at .20. A 1969 Corvette is probably closer to .50 which is pretty terrible. There is actual data online showing the '78 Corvette body kit lowered the cD from 0.503 to 0.443. For comparison a Mercedes G-Wagon is .54 lol and a C6 coupe is .286. It might look like a naked model with a sheet draped over her body but there's nothing aerodynamic about a '69 Corvette.

[@mattgbarr]

@@sidefx996 It might have a bad Cd, but ultimately Cd is only a comparison metric. The important parameter is CdA, and Corvettes don't have much frontal area.

[@johndeach4573]

Well designed car .

[@tomwilliams5598]

Congratulations. I’m thinking difference is aerodynamics Camara is a brick Looks good Good driving

[@redrumss3464]

427 spinning to 8k prolly making 750hp+😍

[@rodneyschnelle315]

Very impressive! What is the motor in the vette and what class does it run in at fast?

[@dondotterer24]

Can't believe it either I guess the Corvette's Suspension likes a little more horsepower

[@toad829]

On the Black Corvette with a blown head gasket , check the valve springs. Might be damaged after gasket blew. Just a guess.

[@GS-cy8iy]

New to your channel and content. What is the fast racing series and where can I get more information about it? Enjoyed your video! Subbing because this looks interesting. Thanks.

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Fastdrags.com pretty much the car has to look stock from the outside and under hood. Any internal mod inside the engine is allowed.

[@GS-cy8iy]

@@HorsepowerDepot Thanks! What you guys are doing looks Hell'a fun!

[@confuse9]

Is there a story/video on the corvette build. Really would like to know what was done on the rear...

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Not on this car. On the Black L88 that we race I’ve got a video where I go over the car. The rear end in the red car is a stock irs with an 8.5 10 bolt ring gear and spool. We run 12 bolts in our cars.

[@MH-on8ol]

Im pressive numbers well done.

[@572patrickvanhorn]

im the same way i was told a lot you cant do that and i did and all in all i have dont and built some bad ass shit so i get it keep up the good work you got a great thing going

[@chevelle1967]

youve heard the saying, " Red cars are always faster " lol

[@TheInsaneShecklador]

7:24 You can't build a C2 67 L-88. 17:28 How "stock" is the engine in the green Corvette? Does it have a cam? Ported heads? Increased compression? Seems to run pretty strong. I wished you good luck heading into the weekend and I kinda felt like I jinxed you when the Camaro broke. Great job pushing through and getting the win and the record.

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Lol! I see what you did there. I won’t say what is going on, but there has been something in the making. But I’m not giving up on the Camaro just yet. It’s got some left in it it’s just making me work hard for it for some reason. The 67 I honestly couldn’t tell you. The engine has been gone through. But we honestly don’t know any details.

[@TheInsaneShecklador]

@@HorsepowerDepot I'd like to see you succeed with the Camaro as well. I just remember a comment from a while back where you said a C2 would be almost unbeatable in F.A.S.T.

[@yesode4201]

Hello! How much faster would it have been if the passenger door would have been closed?

[@zxtenn]

Holy crap--that is SICK, hook-up is amazing and NO headers, is the frame strengthened i hope? You know i saw Grumpy race at NY National speedway with his 331 Vega and he was running 9.4-9.5 i think about 135? Do you feel the Corvette is more aero and the end VS the Camaro?

[@howabouthetruth2157]

You better believe it. The Vette sits lower, is more aerodynamic, and even the suspension is better for drag racing vs the Camaro. Note how both of those Vette's running in the low to mid 9's squat on the hit and plant that rear end to the track surface, for ultimate traction. They just flat out move with an unfair advantage, lol. Not even the Mopar's in the FAST class can touch them.

[@carsbyjeff]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!

[@brian4544]

Very quick. What tire are you running? OK, I see they are Wide Oval. You are really getting good traction with those, are they a special compound?

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Firestone Wideoval G70 15s

[@kheaslett]

corvette = king of the road !!! what is the rear gear ratios in all of those vettes?

[@KS-dg5zh]

Tell kirkum get his checkbook out and buy that BES engine if wants to have the fastest vette .LOL

[@HorsepowerDepot]

He tried to buy it all weekend!

[@danmyers9372]

@@HorsepowerDepot - Sorry Charlie!!!

[@rcfred_689]

wow these cars are fast, do you have a roll bar?

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Yes. They all meet nhra 8.50 certification.

[@Headsup9550]

Do you not think you have a converter/trans issue seeing as how that motor wouldn't make power through your drivetrain but does with his drivetrain?

[@HorsepowerDepot]

We’ve found it I believe. Torque converter. Video on that to come!

[@NoPrivateProperty]

the corvette is likely the platform with most potential having the engine behind the front axle. isn't corvette lighter overall? also the full frame and irs probably helps load both rear wheels more evenly. it's a wrap

[@danmyers9372]

Early Corvettes are not as light as most people think. GM had to add a lot of metal bracing to the keep the fiberglass bodies from flexing and cracking. The advertised curb weight of the C3 was 3520 lbs.

[@NoPrivateProperty]

@@danmyers9372 I think the corvette is lighter than the camaro. at least 200 lbs. and stiffer, with better weight distribution, front to back and side to side.

[@HorsepowerDepot]

The weight distribution is huge and the reason why the corvette is faster.

[@MrSpartanPaul]

@@HorsepowerDepot As soon as I saw the right front showing daylight in the beginning of the video I immediately reversed and watched it again. Amazing chassis, totally flat out of the hole, unlike stock set up live axle cars.

[@RT10Viperman]

What is that camera mounted on the back that records going down the track? You cant see the mount except in the shadow

[@billc7686]

SICK ! What Rear is in the Red Vette ?

[@royrauch9775]

Ever try to go to a old time stock drag race. Showing just how fast a stock LOOKING oldie (you Corvette and Camaro would fit right in and bet you would pick up a bunch of new subscribers) Might even pick up NEW SPONSORS!

[@VG-iq8xq]

Congrats man that Vette is just flyin bro. I missed it is the motor maxed out to 560 cubes? I am really impressed with the 67 too! Knocking on 11's door!

[@HorsepowerDepot]

Yes it’s 560 cubic inch.

[@exploranator]

I'm not going to read the comments, but I just bet someone will bray and shriek about how it's better than a Hellcat. They'll be doing that for DECADES, I bet.

[@hangfire6368]

What kind of rear differential is he running in the red corvette? Beefed up stock 12 bolt IRS or something else? Also I bet the distance from the engine to the diff in the corvette is much shorter than in the camaro which may give it an advantage?

[@HorsepowerDepot]

The red car in this video has a 8.5 10 bolt irs.

[@ALEX.THE.RUSSIAN]

What did it run in the Camero?

[@MAPRTX]

YOU GUY'S KICK AZZ

[@user-427.commodore]

427 hot damn baby, fast as fcuk

[@bigfoothunter3977]

Watch teh keychaine,,, he is pulling some Gs

[@dallasjoe]

I think the vette has better weight distribution than a camaro .

[@pameladunn7346]

amazing ... bone stock looking 68 corvette "pulling the front end 4-5" bad to the bone 👍- maybe the tranny has been the problem with the camaro the whole time ? Good Luck

[@gainerman]

That car can squat on launch plus aerodynamic

[@ytwhite5930]

What the hell are you guys doing to these cars to make them run this hard??? Is this done with stock parts? I noticed stock intake & exhaust manifolds...Years ago I raced a 67 RS/SS 396 Camaro(2"headers,ridiculous cam,850dp and MSD 6AL,M-22 and 4.56's and Lakewood traction bars w/9.5" slicks).I was very happy to go mid 11's@ 116-118mph..11.51 best.How are you going over 2 seconds and 30mph faster??? With stock(appearing) cars no less! Some kind of voodoo or what?

[@jimmyhawkins5357]

Nowhere near stock.

[@jamespell8091]

I was flipping through my video's here and I thought I saw more than just a driveshaft breaking but also a tail housing or something? Then you swapped out the engine to the Corvette? That transmission breaking or rather on the verge of breaking would rob you of a lot of power.

[@frankieford7668]

Very Impressive...👍💪🇺🇲

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

What's the power recipe? It's quiet too. Love it!

[@HorsepowerDepot]

BES built 560 cubic inch Big Block Chevy. Makes 915 to the crank through factory exhaust manifolds.

[@larrynorsworthy8582]

@@HorsepowerDepot HOLY COW!!!

[@thomasward4505]

And that is on hard tires? Better check those tires!