1970 Ford Torino Super Cobra Jet 429 vs 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Heavy Chevy - Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race (FAST factory stock)
Our first car is a 1972 Chevy Chevelle "Heavy Chevy" and its opponent is a 1970 Ford Torino Super Cobra Jet. The Chevelle Heavy Chevy was aimed at buyers who didn't want to spring for the added cost of the Super Sport, but still wanted decent performance. With the Chevelle Heavy Chevy you had a few engine options with the largest being the, "400," which was actually a 402ci big block. The 454 was not an option, as that was reserved only for the super sport package (SS454). And even though this isn’t as popular or well known as a 1970 Chevelle SS454 LS6, it’s still incredibly special. A 3-speed, 4-speed, or TH400 automatic were available with the 402 V8. Stock rear gearing was a conservative 2.73 when equipped with the TH400 trans. Weight was okay, coming in at 3699 pounds. The 1970 Ford Torino Super Cobra Jet comes with a 429ci V8 and either a 4-speed manual or a C6 automatic transmission. Rear gears on the Torino SCJ were aggressive, either 3.91 or 4.30! Weight is an issue for the Torino, and it's coming in at a curb weight of 3939 pounds. They didn’t make very many of the Heavy Chevy Chevelles, only around 16,000 total. I suspect our featured car is very rare as it has the 402 big block and is a factory heater and radio delete car! The Torino is exceptionally rare with only 125 total 1970 Torino 4-speed Super Cobra Jet cars made. Both of these muscle cars are fantastic! I would definitely take either. FYI, it was very hot and humid on the drag strip that day.... over 90°F and humidity 85%.

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The rules for PSMCDR are listed below:

For 1955 to 1979 musclecars built in United States and Canadian assembly plants with a minimum warranty of 12 months and 12,000 miles.
Any car running faster than 11.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
Any convertible running faster than 13.50 will be disqualified and will not have a qualifying time recorded.
Casting numbers must be correct for the year and horsepower claimed including intake manifold, heads, and exhaust manifolds. Blocks do not have to be "numbers matching," but they must be the correct displacement. Overbores up to .070" are allowed. Stock cranks only.
All Engines – 1.5 extra points allowed over advertised.
The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed.
The valve train must be factory stock for the year, make, and horsepower claimed.
The ignition system must be stock, including the distributor, cap, coil, and wires. Points may be replaced with any electronic conversion that fits under the stock distributor cap.
The carburetor must be correct for the year, make, and horsepower claimed. Jetting and metering changes are permitted. THE CHOKE ASSEMBLY MUST BE IN PLACE AND FUNCTIONAL!
Cast-iron exhaust manifolds are mandatory and must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed. Internal modifications to the exhaust manifolds are NOT allowed. Under no circumstances will headers be allowed, including those cars that came with headers delivered in the trunk. Pipes must be routed as they were originally for the year, make, model, and engine combination. Mufflers must be stock looking in design, that is, oval in shape. No glasspacks or straight pipes allowed unless installed as original equipment. Maximum muffler inlet and outlet size is 2.5 inches. X & H pipes allowed.
The radiator must be correct for the year, make, model, and horsepower claimed. No lightweight, aluminum radiators allowed.
The camshaft must be correct for the year, model, and horsepower claimed for the type of lifter (hydraulic or solid). Roller cams NOT allowed. Duration at .050" lobe lift must be within 1% of factory specs. Lift at the valve must be within 2% of factory specs. Maximum stall limited to 2200 rpm.
The transmission must be correct for year, make, model and engine of the car. 3-speed manuals may be upgraded to the correct 4-speed if originally available.
The rear axle must be of the same manufacturer as the car. Any gear ratio is allowed.
Reproduction tires or radial tires only.You are allowed to run tires one size over stock.
Factory wheels only.

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