Team Speed
The "Pirtek Protek Diesel Arrow" in conjunction with the Stan Racing unite once a year and come under the banner of "Team Speed" for an annual event. Team speed consists of three serious machines, Bobs Bowman's 1927 Ford Roadster, Donald Hudson's Monaro and Gavin Manning's truck. Fondly enough all three machines come out of a small shire in NSW (Port Stephens).
Team speed is about have a go and making the most of it, this is particular evident with the original member (Bob Stan Bowman).
Each year, Team speed travel in convoy to Salt Lake, once on the lake, the three machines are situated right next to each other and wave the Team Speed Flag…
1927 Ford Roadster
Class D/GMR
D= Engine size max 305 cubic inch
G= Fuel type Hi Octane Petrol
R= Modified Roadster.
Best speed: 172 mph
Wheel base: 120 inch
Wheels: 15 inch/4 inch steel
Tyres: 4.5/28 Goodyear land speed.
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Motor: 1969 Ford boss, 13.5 to 1 comp, Venolia pistons, eagle rods, steel crank, 4 bolt main, Hi ported 4V heads, single plain manifold,725 Vav holley cardy
Gearbox: Ford top loader
Diff: Hallibrand Champ 3.02 ratio.
Supporters
United oil, Wormald fire systems, Liverpool exhaust, Super flow heads, Hi performance world, Dr Mac engine reconditioning, Lynx Engineering, Cheaper Auto Spares, Auto pro Raymond Terrace.
Team Members
- Neil Jacups- Bus driver and racecar driver
- Ray Cook- Roustabout and racecar driver
- Trevor May - Roustabout and racecar driver
- Terry Melony - Cook and racecar driver
- Bob Bowman - Car Builder, mechanic and driver
We have had over the 10 years many casual helpers and the crew we cannot do this without your help...
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Car No: 417 A/GCC TEAM SPEED
Driver: Donald Hudson
Crew: Stan, Stan and Stan
Major Sponsor:
Noah's Ark Veterinary Services
Thanks to:
- Lilford Exhaust
- United Oil
- Pit Crew
- Nelson Bay Auto Spares
- Medowie Car Care
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Body
1971 Holden HQ GTS Monaro 2dr, Lone-O-Ranger Orange
GTS front spoiler
GTS rear Spoiler
Lowered Whiteline springs
Cowl induction scoop
Full Belly Pan
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Engine:
454 - 030 Chevrolet
Billet steel 4 bolt mains ARB Studs
Internal balanced forged Eagle crank
H-Beam eagle steel rods, ARP Bolts
Wiseco Forged free floating pistons 12:1
Melling high volume oil pump
High energy sump with windage and scraper
Summers Bros gear drive
Comp Cams 306 mech roller 0.68 lift
Crane mech rollers
Manley custom length 7/16 pushrods
Romac Balancer
PWR alloy radiator
2x12" Derale thermo fans
1000+ HP @ 6000RPM w/ Nitrous
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Ignition:
MSD 7AL2
MSD Digital Retard
NOS programmable progressive nitrous controller
MSD Pro-billet distributor with phase adjust
Optima Dry Cell Battery
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Heads:
Dart Pro1 345cc
2.3" intake 1.88" exhaust
ARP head studs
Felpro MLS head gaskets
Yella Terra Roller Rockers
Comp Cams Double Roller Springs
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Induction:
Edelbrock Victor port matched intake Manifold
Barry Grant King Demon 1090DR Carburettor
NOS Big Shot 200-400 HP plate system
2x 140GPH electric fuel pumps
Barry Grant bypass regulator
Jazz 60L fuel cell with C14 VP Racing fuel (for Nitrous use)
Custom 110L alloy drop tank with 98 octane + octane booster
10lb high flow NOS nitrous bottle
-8 stainless braided fuel and return lines
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Exhaust:
Pacemaker Headers – modified by Lilford exhaust
3” collector extensions by Lilford exhaust
Driveline:
Ford Toploader gear box
Yella-Terra Lightweight steel flywheel
Centreforce pressure plate, ceramic button clutch
Strange Yolks, Hardy Spicer drive shaft
Hurst Indy Shifter
Ford 9" diff with external bracing
2.5:1 mini spool gears
Double wishbone front suspension
Fourlink rear
PBR front and rear disc rotors
Estimated Top Speed
Normal induction 180+ MPH (290+ KPH)
Nitrous 200+ MPH (320+KPH
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Factory (with 350 Chevrolet)
Power Output: 275bhp (205kw) at 4800rpm
Top Speed: 125 mph (201 km/h)
Axle Ratio: 3.55:1
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