Raceday #5 short shifting for improved ETs in my 1968 Dodge Dart!

Mopar drake race action! Drake racing my 1968 Dodge Dart powered by a small block mopar 360. This dodge 360 and 727 torque flight with a 4500 stall makes a great combo. I’m still figuring the new small block build 360 mopar out and I learned that short shifting improved my ETs!

[@kalanirobb54]

1983 I was 15 yrs old turning 16 in 5 months I bought a grey 69 dart black vinyl top bench seat auto on the column 318 w al .edelbrock intake and a Carter 4 bbl. I knock the nylon timing gears down after 48 hrs. Of. Ownership .worked at a local restaurant and put good , not nylon timing gears and chain ,crashed head on into the biggest oak tree in my county and broke my heart.fast forward to 2 mo.ago ...started watching your channel .no more fantasy or I'm a gonna, picked up a 69 rust free 6 cyl. Cream puff for 3200$ cash and a new wrought iron pool fence. I'm not sleeping well but I'm all in I'll be at drag week next year rockin the dart ! Thank you sir!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hell yes brother! This is awesome! Congratulations. Good luck with the project! Keep me posted on your progress!

[@jimmyc5438]

Back in the early 90's I had a high 11 low 12 second Nova, there was some tech issue at 11.99 that if I didn't make it compliant I couldn't race, forgot what it was, but anyways, I slowed the car down to run consistent 12.20s by adjusting the throttle linkage, it was really easy, took 30 seconds to complete and easy to restore when I left the track. I like your car, and your channel, keep it up!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@scottwilliams3344]

Thanks for the memory's had a 69 back in 94 bought as a roller. Worked on it for over 2 years. When I had it painted it was either black or burgundy, seeing yours ,i really like the burgundy. You have a beautiful car. Great videos want to see more. !!!!!! From Northeast Ohio, keep it comin.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on bro! Thanks for watching more to come

[@Rogueginger69]

That Dart absolutely ripps!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Faster evertime!

[@tinytonehouse]

It was great watching the Dart run this year .... Thank you for the Video’s.... keep safe over the winter and hope to see you again in the spring

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching. Will be continuing the build thru the winter, will have new episodes up soon then Back to racing and cruising next spring! Stay tuned!

[@lightningstrike317]

Another great run. Congratz on the ;'Baby Wheelie." :)

[@d1bigshifter737]

Never mind i went back and looked at your other videos on the build. I want to do the same thing ,with a 383 build until i saw your 360 build . Love the car awesome job on both the car and videos!!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on bro! Thanks again for watching

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Joe & Nat《☆》The green Swinger is beastly😎👍🏾Big Congrats on finding the torque in your 360 & some air under the LF tire :*: Greetings from⛾Florida🤳my friend🤓🎱🔊☮✌👍🏾

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 thanks again bro!

[@slipslop7156]

Awesome series 👌 Australia loves this 🙌

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Canada says thanks!

[@paulcabezola3559]

Baby Wheelie !! Looks like you'll be heading into the 10s next season, congrats !!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

You got it man!

[@steveschlosser6658]

The experienced drag racers in your audience have not failed you! You shifted a litter sooner, no longer hitting the rev limiter and you have your fastest times yet! Do the same thing on the 2-3 shift and I'll bet you'll have another fastest pass yet. Another thing to consider for best ET is to shallow stage as MUCH as possible. Get that stage beam to barely light up and it gives you more 'rollout' or moving momentum by the time the timers start. I would shift into high gear at the same rpm you shifted into 2nd gear in this video with that sweet, clean revving transition with NO breakup from the rev limiter. You'll be in the 10's soon (1/4 mile) I'm sure! Nice job!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on man. Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching. 10s next year is the new goal!

[@jofus3604]

Really enjoy ur vids, dial ins r always fun!

[@imken2392]

Jesus that's a short track. Kinda like the 1/8th at Evergreen in Monroe Wa. Raced on that one once in my 68 notchback Barra'Cuda...Nope. I use to spend my time at Mission...just a few miles across the Abbotsford border for me...Covid shut me down there. My best time is 11.68 @ 118. Stroked 408 LA roller, Indy LAX big valves ported & shaved to 59cc's. 10.8:1. 521 hp with an Eddy Pro Flow 4 Sequential Multi-Port intake. 4.10's 727 full race manual body and trans brake...Goes like hell.

[@JamesRossVideo]

Dude, you have to be the coolest Canadian I ever met ...and your Dart is one of the best (smallblock) ever too!!! My Dolly Delana thinks your bitchin too!!(1950's lingo= really 😎)

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Haha right on bro! Thanks again for watching

[@shitbox7413]

Congrats on the personal best ET, don’t feel bad about ending your year on a red light, I did the same damn thing two weeks ago. 😄👍🏻

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Haha god to know it’s not just me! Thanks for watching

[@billolah1372]

Such a beautiful car bro

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks bro! Lots more on the channel!

[@scottbatey3130]

Your car and your channel are running great, keep up the good work! (Herb Mccandles said once that the 440-6 pack went faster if you shifted it at 5,000 than it did if you shifted it at 6,000, a tip he got from Ronnie Sox) horsepower sells cars, torque wins races

[@michaeldeakin4287]

Watched so many people over rev engines thinking they're making power, when all its doing, is laying over big time.

[@fastguned]

I had a 1971 Dodge Demon 340 automatic with high stall converter in the 70's. Low 12's. I put 6 cylinder torsion bars on the front from a junk yard and 90/10 shocks up front. That front end came up pulling the tires about 4 inches and staying up because of the 90/10's. People thought I had a 440 in it. Ha ha.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Haha right on. Thanks for watching

[@outrider7577]

Love your car! That Dart rules! You can't go slow even though you want to!😁

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks bro and thanks for watching more to come soon!

[@outrider7577]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop of course! Just discovered your channel. Subscribed!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on!

[@ren19d]

Nice job! Really enjoying your channel. I have a 73' Challenger with 360 small block here in Norway. Good to see what combos work. Looking forward to the next one.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374]

Even though it's short, it is great for test & tuning and would be awesome if we had a short track like that close by. Nearest one to me is an NHRA sanctioned strip and gets so busy on Fridays, that you're lucky if you can get 2 runs in from what I've heard. I'd really like to take my challenger SRT8 there to tune it, but can't do a whole lot with two runs and really sucks. Got a new tire & wheel setup for it last weak, and am just waiting for FedEx to show up with her frontrunners this afternoon and can't wait to get them on it. Went with 17" mickey T 305s for the back, and should be able to hook better now. Very nice dart and have thought about stuffing a big qube motor in one of those sweet little lightweight cuties, and love it. Almost bought a 71 last year with 413 wedge, and was a very fast car. Unfortunately, the deal fell through and wasn't able to get get it. Only A body I've ever had, was a 70 duster and have been mostly b-body cars

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on man. Yes track is good and only 15 mins from my place. I get like 6-7 runs each time out. Thanks for watching

[@stevesmith8588]

Your car is awesome!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 thanks bro! Lots more on the channel!

[@Torquemonster440]

Bro... that thing's knockin on 10's !! Hell yeah!!.. 1.59 60' too.. killin it. Time for that cage. 🤘🤘

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hell ya, already working and the cage situation. Stay tuned!

[@josepenate7367]

Yo champion,,😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎💪💪💪💪💪💪💪good racing.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks bro! Good times!

[@allantaylor3288]

Well done bud👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻thanks bro

[@freedomfirst5420]

Yeah, I was worried about that smoke! Whew, glad it was just a valve cover!👍😄

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya me too!

[@Keckeman46]

Yeahh Mopar Power !

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 thanks for watching

[@fredpalumbo8295]

Great video, great coverage of your racing, great job on making the car faster. Would love to hear what changes you are going to make over the winter. I will be sure to follow all of your videos.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks for watching. This winter will be cage, move battery, new tach, and prob some rear ended work. Ill film it all!

[@d1bigshifter737]

I like how you keep in it looking street with the interior and the automatic console shifter. How did you fit the bigger tires and rims with the 8.75 rearend ? Did you mini tub it.

[@4ondflor]

Can’t put this channel down, hoping this car hits the 10s

[@darrelldohrwardt7754]

Great to watch, as usual!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@doughelmle6575]

really diggin all the effort you put into your combination.my son has a 69 dart ,we have a mild 440 for it .Ihave a74 cuda with a 360 that ive had for 42 years.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Nice! Thanks for checking it out!

[@francfurian8215]

Excellent👌🏻

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@maximuswedgie5149]

Another great video!! I have heard of guys with Automatic Transmissions leaving the car in drive and getting quicker ET’s. It looks like it’s true! 👍👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I’m actually still manually shifting but I have heard that too

[@johnnybrigham8154]

The Pontiac lifts beautifully in the front end if your dart does that you would see and feel a big difference put them Moroso trick front springs in over the winter you need it best of luck.

[@ShredGnar17]

Sick vid

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Sick shots

[@donupton7374]

Great reaction time

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@JoWiGarage]

wow nice car and nice filming :D da#¤%# i miss bracket racing my 67 Valiant ;)

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 thanks for watching

[@rockinbobaz1]

like to get my 74 dart into the low 11's but i one have 1 hit on it so far running a high 13. good runs for you...keep bangin gears..

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@mikedean5595]

Great stuff guys!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks bro!

[@hunkydoria54]

@ 4:20 Natalie doesn't realize she's being told to move back!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hahha you got it. After this run she was told to stay back a bit. Good eye.

[@Moparmaga-1]

Oooohweee that 71 dart is a McMonster.. I can't wait to get my 70 on the track, maybe next year I hope. Still working on affording all the stuff, stuff is expensive

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Yes a monster for sure. Stuff is expensive thanks for watching

[@stevebeschi2397]

Great fast pass!! Solid motor mounts really help with the wheels up launches, also try flashing the convertor for a few runs and see if it improves the launches, mine did. Launched at 2k and then stood on it as the last amber came on. You might have red lighted as the car reaction is getting better as it loosens up. All the best

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 ya I have tried flashing the converter before, in other race day videos, but results from loading were always better. I will always be trying tweaking things tho I will try flashing again next year for sure tho.

[@stevebeschi2397]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop cool, the solid motor mount mad the car quite a bit more responsive launch-wise

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya for sure but my K member is out of a 73 so a different style of mount. Best I’ve seen is polly

[@stevebeschi2397]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop will be worth a try.

[@Doosterify]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I accidentally discovered a really good engine mounting setup. So my Duster has the original /6 K frame. I bought conversion mounts from Schumacher to mount my 440 into it. When I placed the order, the salesman pitched Schumacher's engine hold down rod to go with the poly lock mounts they were selling me. I declined because my plan was to put a chain hold down on the drivers side to limit unwanted engine movement. When I received the conversion mounts from Schumacher, they included their hold down strut kit for free! I don't know if it was a mistake or if they were just being generous but I was happy to get it. So the strut has a spherical rod end that goes to one of the engine mount lugs on the block and the end that attaches to the K frame has a threaded rod that goes through poly bushings like what you would see on the old sway bar links. It works great and technically my engine is not solid mounted because of the poly bushings. Send me a friend request on fb if you want to so we can share photos and info. My fb name is Andy O'Dustneill.

[@kevinwaugh9926]

Beautiful car and nice channel. I was wondering if you run a 727 trans? Because of your 60ft times I run a 904 with low gear set and an 8in converter it's a game changer. 1.23 60ft. times. Nice job love those mopars

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Noceeee. Ya I run a 727 Tran. Watch my newest vid for a build out on it. Thanks for watching

[@elm7666]

Another great day at the track for the Dart! Thanks again for sharing. Too bad you can't bring it here to Phoenix, we are just now starting our fall race season. October 23rd is the next Friday Night drags at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Incidentally, just wanted to ask about the kickdown lever in your Torqueflite. Is it a 5.0 or a 4.2? Take Care and have a good off-season.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Never say never! I would live to make a trip down south at some point. Not sure what you mean by 5.0 or 4.2? The cable set up is from bpe.

[@elm7666]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop Hi Joe, Thanks for the reply. The front servo on a torqueflite pushes down on a lever that clamps the front (kickdown) band holding the front drum from spinning until the 2-3 shift, then releases. If you ever hold the car in first gear manually that same front drum spins at tremendous speed but has to come to a complete stop when the front servo applies pressure to the kickdown lever for second gear. Each torqueflite came with a different ratio lever (depending on application) and the hemi and 440 six pack cars came with a 5.0:1 ratio lever, which has the most clamping force on the front drum assembly. As a result, the front servo has to travel further down to apply the higher ratio lever. Some people prefer the 4.2 with a small block or even the 3.8 but like the 5.0 in big block or 904 equipped cars. This is also why a lot of old school racers replaced the large heavy five clutch front drums with the lighter 4 clutch drum on their hemi torqueflites back in the day. Now, they sell light billet drums that you can use. The band is only accessible from a small pipe plug behind the converter on the bottom of the case. Then, you can use a small screw to insert into the lever shaft and slide it out changing the lever. If you change the fluid and adjust the kickdown band you can see a number on the side of the lever with the ratio. Didn't mean to ramble. This place has some great parts and talks about this further if you are interested. smrtrans.tripod.com/smrtransmissionsintro/index.html.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ahh gotcha. My trans was rebuilt by Peter Willie and has an alum steel belted drum up front and does have a better ratio level so I guess it would be 5.0 he put all the bells an whistles in it. Thanks for watching

[@mikekosar6135]

😧SLOW IT DOWN???!!!!....lol...na .. I hear ya though...😉 that tubbed dart 🎯 O M G ...

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

You got it 👍🏻

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Your lucky ther that forgiving at our track you would no be allowed to make a pass until you put a cage in it or you came back next time and your first time trial was what it was suppose to be put a cage in it and your problem solved love the green dart had one exactly like it other than it was not tubbed out and had a big block it was a 72

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya they are super chill at the track good people. They won’t ruin your day just next time they want you to follow the rules. Thanks for watching

[@circletrack7538]

Didn't realize your in Canada !!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🍻👍🏻

[@circletrack7538]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop if your going to put a roll bar in it you might as well complete it and do a cage !! It will help strengthen the chassis from any chance of twist and improve your 60 ft times !! I'm a dummy, NO cage ! I never even paid attention to that until you brought it up !! That will stiffen everything up and might even feel different the first time you launch !!! That might have been the problem with the 2 step because it hits the chassis harder !!!!! I can't believe I missed that !!! Just means I'm getting old !!! 😳😳😳😳😳

[@circletrack7538]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop Just curious ! What color roll bar padding are you going to use !! Is roll cage padding required at your track !!! I apologize !! I'm from Pennsylvania USA !! I watched several of your videos and didn't realize you were in Canada till you mentioned it in your last video !!! If I may ask what size are your slicks and what rear gear are you using ??? What is your rpm at peak H.P. ??? You picked up at lower rpm means you got a torque beast there !!!! That would be a cool name for a race car " TORQUE BEAST " !!! Just me being silly !!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

@@circletrack7538 car has a full cage now check out some newer vids!

[@circletrack7538]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I need to get back in your website and look !!! I'm obviously missing it !!! Really getting old !!!!!

[@jallen2305]

Nice work! Some other trick Chryslers up there too! What throttle cable bracket is that you’re using?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks! Throttle cable is locar and trans cable is by BPE. Thanks for watching

[@jallen2305]

Simpsons Speed Shop I have the same bracket but I can’t keep it from moving slightly. Any issues installing yours?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hmmm no I haven’t had issoue. I use the BPE mount and just grab the cable from the locar with the stuff they proved. I also use a felt to mark location of throttle cable to make sure it doesn’t move.

[@ronwest7930]

Your on Vancouver Island? I once took my Tractor-trailer rig to Nanaimo. Any decent tracks in the Vancouver area? I figured I would need to drive 3 1/2 hours in two different directions for two nice tracks. You are reaching a point of needing vehicle safety mods and maybe trailering your car. It's been fun watching.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Safety mods will do, trailer not unless traveling far. Thanks for watching

[@smilsmff]

congratulations with the short shifting technique,Very Nice, maybe you can build a 408 stroker this winter??

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Not this winter but goal for next winter. Gotta cage this year

[@joerozzano6491]

👍👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@danieljames5875]

Hey Bubba that thing is having trouble in the high RPM it's obvious in the audio. It's valve Springs or possibly valve lash. It doesn't sound like the rev limiter. Just a heads up

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

It’s rev limiter

[@danieljames5875]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop awesome keep it up.

[@topenddean]

Great running little GTS. Need to clean up the top end, it's breaking up, if its breaking up its not making its peak power for that particular rpm.

[@topenddean]

If you're hitting the rev limiter, move the limiter up. Any time you do that you're losing power from the first miss to the last miss.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Rev limiter. If you watched the vid i say I was turning the limiter down to slow down because of no cage

[@thomasward4505]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I've had three big block a bodies and I believe you are running too much converter for your engine. My first car was a 68 GTS convertible 340 we've had a very tired engine in it that I replaced with a 350 horse 440 when I was 17. Your car is very nice and keep up the good work.

[@michaelbrill6609]

Just when one thinks you know your car......it proves you wrong....short-shift = faster passes......LOL

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I was shocked.

[@steveschlosser6658]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop I was not surprised by this... that breaking up on the rev limiter is adding time to your run where the car is not creating momentum charging forward (pulling) down the track... wasted energy in other words. Listen to the other cars that go down the track such as that sweet sounding green Dart you showed on this video... that thing had 0 break up from hitting a rev limiter as it revved through the gears going down the track... pretty sure that was on purpose! Your videos are great to watch. Keep 'em coming!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Totally. I have ordered a new tack with shift light and next season will be nailing the shifts points

[@firebird70]

well this looks like great fun, good to see you're learning while having fun and getting faster. how do you hold the car while you're staged ? foot braking ? what are the specs on your 360 ? heads ? cam ?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Great fun! Foot brake car for now. Check out my dyno vid for full engine build details!

[@michaelbrill6609]

Red vs a damn Jeep SUV......come on man!!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ha ya you got me. But I never go red! And that thing is consistent so I needed a good light.

[@johnnybrigham8154]

Hi still no lift in the front end you see that blue Pontiac we’re nice front lift and plant the meats that’s what your car needs toooo stiff in the front end put them trick Morisot springs in there...

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

He has 750 hp and a trans brake.

[@scooterdoughmas3012]

luved it sweet baby jane had 3 darts at on time first dart was 340 six pack vertical gate shift she would get away from ya hittin 3rd gear black on black lub me some mopars thanks scooter d

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on man thanks for watching

[@juneramsey5417]

How are you getting a 1/4 mile time? What is your conversion formula?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Track provides on their site. Basically x 2.2

[@abeselectricgarza2]

Is that 1/8 mile ?

[@73318DUSTER]

What length track are you running on?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

This is 384

[@VORTECPRO]

WHAT IS THE 330?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

4.615. I show it in video.

[@dashriprok5852]

You kick ass ,canada looks awesome. I'm trying to get a 225 single turbo together. Kinda hard in don chump merica. Stay safe

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks bro! Good luck on the project. Stay tuned for more!

[@juneramsey5417]

What are your rear gears?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

410

[@gregmacdonald6773]

What color paint is the car?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Dodge inferno red with a bit more candy in it. Thanks for watching

[@CarportGarageDragRacing]

Based on your 330' time compared to my 330' time it looks as though your 1/4 mile math is very close. My fastest pass is 11.12@120 in the 1/4 and the 330' for that pass is 4.54

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Right on thanks! I get hammered by people all the time telling me Im way off and I do t know what I’m talking about. Thanks for watching

[@alfredodirks3537]

I feel ripped off with such a short track. At least you have lights and timers the local road course here in Nebraska runs some Friday night grudge races on 530ft straight part of the track and gives you about 400ft to shut down. Again no lights or timers and same entry fee.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Only track around.

[@marctanguay3839]

how many max hp do you have

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

530. Check out the dyno vid!

[@kermets]

It seems a shame to be drilling holes for a cage in your cool car......we have the same rules here in NZ about the cage @11.5 ET

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I need to go faster. Cage will allow this.

[@jamesgarvin4987]

Sort of takes the fun away having to watch you try to go slower. Not racing to me at all. I personally wouldn't spend the time or money. You have a fast car, too bad you can't let it rock! Great job on the car though! '68 Dart GTS rocks ! 👍

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

It has a cage now. Check out a newer vid! Thanks for watching.

[@Moparmaga-1]

100th like

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Make it a 1000 jk

[@nova467spanker]

Simpsons Speed Shop You really need to take it to a real 1/8 or 1/4 mile to find out what your car really runs. You will find out your 384 feet times are not real 1/4 mile times. my car quickest 1/8 time is this so far. I have a 70 Cougar 359 Cleveland, c4 trans with an incorrect 3000 stall and 4.11 gears. I have a 5000 stall my friend built - just no time to put it in yet. 60' 1.65 330 - 4.69 1/8 - 7.24 mph- 95.66 so if you take my 1/8 et that comes out to a 11.31 . Your car is a brick and aerodynamics start to play a factor the faster you go. Your car is real nice but sorry to bust your bubble but your car is not a 11.18 until you can prove it. Not sure where you live but get video of at least a a true 1/8 time. Also, not sure who's ET conversion your using but the one on PROSYSTEMS CARBURETORS is about as accurate as I have seen. Looking forward to your 1/8 mile video.

[@nova467spanker]

Simpsons Speed Shop By the way, my engine dyno numbers are 520hp@6300 450tq@5600. now you see why I need my 5000 stall. Engine really not happy with the 3000. I shift at 6600 my 7.24 run vs a 7.0 Vette with a 400 in it. see he got me out the hole but I tightened that gap real quick kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzEq4SdlrCNgbc Texas Motorplex 1/4 mile. 7.3 run. 100 degrees that day. (60') 1.68 (330) -4.77 (1/8) 7.37 (1/8 mph) 94.10 (1/4) 11.56 (1/4 mph) 117.40 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWbXeGOAlMqnhM0

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

I only put up a converted time to give people an idea of how the car is performing. I agree that I need to put it on a real 1/4 mile but I don’t have acces to one till next year. I do believe at its current state tho it would be damm close to 11.18 and by the time I get to a 1/4 mile the car will be improved again so just have to wait to see I guess.

[@nova467spanker]

@@SimpsonsSpeedShop cool man. Don't take me wrong, I'm not dogging you or your car. Your car is real nice and definitionally quick. I understand you have to work with what you have. Hell that 1/8 track in the video I sent of me racing that black Corvette just closed at beginning of this year. Makes me very unhappy because that was only 20 mins from me. Now I have to drive 1 hour 2o mins to go to that 1/4 mile in the other video I sent you or an hour and half to the next 1/8 mile. I tell you what though, the shut down at the end of your track would scare me. My car is still manual brakes and drums all around.

[@cool427camluce3]

Love it but my Camaro is still faster lol

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Maybe for now! I’ll get ya next season

[@Doosterify]

I'm not surprised that it went quicker by shifting at a lower rpm. Peak torque or about 100 rpm below it is exactly where you want to pull the engine down to at a shift. In addition to that good high stall converters work best under a high load so shifting earlier does just that, it puts it under a higher load so it increases the converters torque multiplication. Great video, I'm looking forward to more!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya thanks! I’m still learning! Wish there was more season left to keep testing but next year, March, will be great! More to come soon!

[@puddleduckist]

Love the dart, 68's my favorite year, they just look so tough and the round marker lights are cool! Great footage off all the other bad mopars, looks like time to cage that beast slap on some nos and run some 10's!!!!!!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hell ya brother. You got it! Stay tuned will be upgrading all winter thanks for watching

[@michaeldeakin4287]

With 570 hp it should be running mid to low 10's anyway.

[@puddleduckist]

@@michaeldeakin4287 yep if it's light enough! Then shoot for some 9's!!! Rock on 🤘

[@michaeldeakin4287]

@@puddleduckist No heavier than 3200 race weight should do it, car would need to pull at least 122 or so, to break into the 10's.

[@puddleduckist]

@@michaeldeakin4287 You got it, best of luck with the new set up! Really like your rims as well, look so nice!!!! Wheels up!!

[@theoriginalmungaman]

1/8 mile to 1/4 mile conversions don’t work. Run the quarter and post it.

[@ironhorse127]

Thats a good idea. Would like to see an actual 1/4 mile time

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya me too guys. Maybe after Covid.

[@racecitypatriot5017]

Another great video thanks man.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻 thanks for watching

[@marktomlins6624]

Looks like you and your girl had an awesome day..She’s doing a great job on the camera and the car is definitely starting to rip..I know your happy with your times but you must have been pumped getting that left front up.. 👍👍👍👍😎😎

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

All of it is so great! Acceded all my goal this year! Setting new ones for next year already! I let Nat know you liked the filming! Thanks for watching.

[@craigcontofalsky4387]

Wow! You really have that Dart dialed in! I'm impressed! That Blue Pontiac you raced looked like a Chevy Nova with Pontiac headlights! Never could realize why you guys up north built those oddball cars?? Probably look perfectly normal to the locals.😂😂😂

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

It’s creating faster evertime I race! Ya those Pontiacs are still pretty rare upbeat but they are a Canada only car so pretty cool. Just like a Chevy 2 nova but Pontiac. Thanks for watching

[@mikesr3407]

You continue to get better , what ! We're always learning something right! I wonder if you set the torsion bars a little higher when you get to the track maybe preload it a little more they might both come up? Anyway great racing and coverage of other Mopar, hopefully that tech guy wasn't too pissed at your girl, looked like he was trying to get her back a little.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hahah ya she was told to stay back a bit. They are super nice there tho no probs. Thanks for watching. I like the idea of the torsion bar adjust too!

[@peskypeet]

To me it looks like your converter is set up for a good launch rpm. The way it sounds on the gear changes I would think it has too much slip going down the track.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Hmmmmmm I keep an eye on it. Thanks for watching

[@ninjapumkin]

Awesome job man and keep up the great work. Loved the green dart and the ole school scoop. Are you running a 2-step?

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya green dart in gnarly. No 2 step. Yet.

[@shomaniac]

Trying to "slow it down", surrrreee! ;) I love your Dart! Keep up the great vids, it's been great tagging along for the ride! Oh man when I saw that blue smoke trail my heart sank a little.

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Ya people were like you car was smoking....... panic. All good tho. Thanks for watching !

[@dart3407]

Over all, nice way to end a season. Time to gut it and warm up the welder. :) Can't wait to see it in the spring!

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@danbuchner1494]

i hate it when somebody double bulbs me i take my time and make them wait Nice job

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

👍🏻

[@haydenspence6952]

Good stuff man cant wait for the next vid

[@SimpsonsSpeedShop]

Thanks bro!