New guy to the forum

opeltwinturbo · 12-13-2004

Just registered on the site. Have several years racing the 71 GT, primarily at Buick events. Did run two IHRA national events (BB/AT) in 02. Best time was 7.84 @ 182.50 (11/03 at Cecil County). Lots of pics available for frame, cage work, and engine transplant. Motor is a Buick Motorsport Stage 2 V6, twin turbocharged, 274 CI. Horsepower around 1,200+. Wheelbase extended to 100.5". Body and doors are stock, glass front end. Car weighs #2,700 with #200 driver.

Rionart · 12-13-2004

Sweeet......now, if you could just get the headlights working, and make it street legal.....

jeff denton · 12-13-2004

That is really cool! Please put all the pictures you can into the photo gallery. Especially the chassis buildup shots.

Itsa '70 GT · 01-21-2005

Any help or input for my S/G '70 project would be appreciated!

namba209 · 01-21-2005

Darn, looks like my 3.4L V-6 will be no match for your 4.5L twin turbo, in a GT. Oh well. It does look good though, that torque you're producing sure does twist the body, at least it looks that way in the pics. Very nice, and welcome aboard the best doggone Opel forum on the web.

jeff denton · 01-21-2005

Just tell me what you need, I'm willing to help! I've never built a race car over the internet, but I do fix trucks over the phone all the time...
The purists among us seem to kind of cringe over this stuff, but there are enough of us racers here to back you up!

opeltwinturbo · 03-30-2006

Been away from the site for a long time. No real reason. Just an update on the Opel. Went 7.58 in Bradenton this past January. See video link: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...86DF92C56E.htm

Even though I am putting the finishing touches on a new race car - 96 Buick Riviera, tube chassis 116" wheelbase - I will continue to campaign the Opel. Opel chassis only good to 7.50. Getting close, don't want to get booted from any track.

benncojr · 03-30-2006

Oh My God!! 7.58 at 181mph. That car sounds like a cross between a DC10 taking off and a Harly!!

How many Big Blocks and motor heads have you ate!!

I am in awe of that car!!!

opeltwinturbo · 03-30-2006

Here is another link to one of its meals. Just having fun.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/6...D79B7EA93C.htm

I like the audio on this better.

I usually make it to Silver Dollar in Reynolds, GA in November for a little Buick race.

benncojr · 03-30-2006

Originally Posted by opeltwinturbo

Here is another link to one of its meals. Just having fun.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/6...D79B7EA93C.htm

I like the audio on this better.

I usually make it to Silver Dollar in Reynolds, GA in November for a little Buick race.

I love it!!

Do you make it to the Atlanta race?

To get to Reynolds, GA you will drive thru Atlanta!! Drop a line when you head thru I bet a lot of us GA opelers will love to see your car!!

Go Bucks!!!

okiejohn · 03-30-2006

looks like a screamer !!! welcome to the forum

GTJIM · 03-30-2006

Purist here! Had to make the terrible decision to have a 'driver' or a 'dragster' myself - but I do love Dragsters GTs.
Nice One!

opelwasp · 03-31-2006

This is where I learned how to drive a patrol car last month, in fact the guy in the mustang with the camara was my instructor. But alas, I did not get to drive quit like that, but close.

http://videos.streetfire.net/categor...5046abc2da.htm

12-13-2004	#3 (permalink)
jeff denton former opel racer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: near some glaciers Posts: 2,863 Real Name: Jeff "Oh-Oh" Denton Provided Answers: 4	That is really cool! Please put all the pictures you can into the photo gallery. Especially the chassis buildup shots. __________________ No Opels were harmed in the filming of this movie. However two Mustangs, a Pinto, and a Capri were hospitalized. One Mustang was euthanized the next morning.

01-21-2005	#4 (permalink)
Itsa '70 GT Opeler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. Central Nebraska Posts: 166	Any help or input for my S/G '70 project would be appreciated! __________________ It's NOT the speed, BUT the sudden stop...

01-21-2005	#5 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	Darn, looks like my 3.4L V-6 will be no match for your 4.5L twin turbo, in a GT. Oh well. It does look good though, that torque you're producing sure does twist the body, at least it looks that way in the pics. Very nice, and welcome aboard the best doggone Opel forum on the web. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

01-21-2005	#6 (permalink)
jeff denton former opel racer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: near some glaciers Posts: 2,863 Real Name: Jeff "Oh-Oh" Denton Provided Answers: 4	Just tell me what you need, I'm willing to help! I've never built a race car over the internet, but I do fix trucks over the phone all the time... The purists among us seem to kind of cringe over this stuff, but there are enough of us racers here to back you up! __________________ No Opels were harmed in the filming of this movie. However two Mustangs, a Pinto, and a Capri were hospitalized. One Mustang was euthanized the next morning.

03-30-2006	#8 (permalink)
benncojr 1000 Post Club Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,268	To Cool!! Oh My God!! 7.58 at 181mph. That car sounds like a cross between a DC10 taking off and a Harly!! How many Big Blocks and motor heads have you ate!! I am in awe of that car!!! __________________ Are WE having FUN YET!! Rick in Atlanta

12-13-2004	#2 (permalink)
Rionart Manta Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,186 Provided Answers: 3	Sweeet......now, if you could just get the headlights working, and make it street legal.....

03-30-2006	#7 (permalink)
opeltwinturbo Opeler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wintersville, OH Posts: 10	Been away from the site for a long time. No real reason. Just an update on the Opel. Went 7.58 in Bradenton this past January. See video link: http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...86DF92C56E.htm Even though I am putting the finishing touches on a new race car - 96 Buick Riviera, tube chassis 116" wheelbase - I will continue to campaign the Opel. Opel chassis only good to 7.50. Getting close, don't want to get booted from any track.

03-30-2006	#9 (permalink)
opeltwinturbo Opeler Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wintersville, OH Posts: 10	Here is another link to one of its meals. Just having fun. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/6...D79B7EA93C.htm I like the audio on this better. I usually make it to Silver Dollar in Reynolds, GA in November for a little Buick race.

03-30-2006	#11 (permalink)
okiejohn helicopter hellhound Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: missouri Posts: 226	looks like a screamer !!! welcome to the forum

03-30-2006	#12 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	Purist! Purist here! Had to make the terrible decision to have a 'driver' or a 'dragster' myself - but I do love Dragsters GTs. Nice One! __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

03-31-2006	#13 (permalink)
opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596 Provided Answers: 1	This is where I learned how to drive a patrol car last month, in fact the guy in the mustang with the camara was my instructor. But alas, I did not get to drive quit like that, but close. http://videos.streetfire.net/categor...5046abc2da.htm __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded.

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