Thank you for the concern, honestly. And, I am listening to every word, I promise.
I assure you, I know my limits...and they are well below what this mill is capable of. I'm certain after a few giggle-factor dyno pulls and a few cautious journeys into the throttle discovering that it can indeed do a burnout starting at 80mph, I'll dial it back. I'm not "serious" about drag racing, this is purely for enjoyment. In fact, I wouldn't be suprised if this car never sees a set of drag slicks. At most, it will see drag radials. You can't get real drag tires on 17" rims, and that's what it takes to clear my brakes.
I've driven a lot of stupid cars including several fox-body mustangs making over 700hp to the tires, (some with stock unibody...yikes) as well as some vintage iron making power above and beyond that. I've also been 170+mph in my own cars at the Silver State. I know it's nutty. I know it's dangerous. I'll use my brain and keep an eye on things, I don't have a death wish...even if the car looks like I might.
I'll have to take some pictures of the rear of the car the next time to body is off. There appears to be some non-stock cross-bracing back there that the previous owner welded in. I'd be interested in getting your take on it if you're familiar with the stallion frame.
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