By The Numbers
'55 Chevy Bel Air
Sonny Poteet, 65
Pearland, TX
Best e.t.: 10.80 at 126 mph
| ENGINE |
| Type: | Chevy 502 big-block |
| Block: | GMPP 4.470-inch-bore 502 |
| Oiling: | stock pump and pan |
| Rotating assembly: | stock 4.000-inch forged crank,
rods, and 8.75:1 pistons |
| Cylinder heads: | ported Edelbrock Performer RPM
aluminum castings with 2.19/1.88-inch
Manley valves and 118cc chambers |
| Camshaft: | custom Crane 230/234-at-.050
hydraulic roller, .539/.544-inch lift,
110-degree LSA |
| Valvetrain: | Crane lifters, roller 1.7:1 rockers,
and timing set |
| Induction: | Weiand intake manifold,
dual Holley 750-cfm carburetors |
| Ignition: | MSD Digital 6AL box, distributor,
coil, and plug wires |
| Power adders: | Weiand 6-71 supercharger
set at 6 psi,
NOS Turbo nitrous system
jetted at 100 hp |
| Fuel system: | custom 17-gallon fuel cell,
Holley pump and regulator,
custom fuel log |
| Exhaust: | Williams Classic 2-inch long-tube
headers, dual 3.5-inch Dynomax mufflers |
| Cooling: | Be Cool radiator with four electric fans,
Milodon water pump |
| Built by: | owner |
| DRIVETRAIN |
| Transmission: | GM TH400 auto with trans brake,
TCI 4,000 stall converter,
Gear Vendors overdrive unit,
B&M shifter |
| Rear axle: | Ford 9-inch rearend,
Moser 35-spline axles, 4.11:1 gears,
Detroit Locker differential |
| CHASSIS |
| Front suspension: | rebuilt stock |
| Rear suspension: | custom ladder bars,
Koni coilovers |
| Brakes: | stock Impala discs, front;
stock Ford pickup discs, rear;
custom vacuum tank |
| WHEELS & TIRES |
| Wheels: | Centerline Convo Pro
15x6, front; 15x15, rear |
| Tires: | Kumho 195/65-15, front;
Mickey Thompson 33x21.5x15
Sportsman Pro, rear |