1962 Chevy 409 NHRA C Stock

Aubrey's 1962 Chevrolet Belair sport coupe. 409 409HP, 4 speed, 4.88 posi. Being prepared for NHRA C(?) Stock.

In response to my application to NHRA, the Tech Department / HP Factoring Committee has approved my request for a horsepower reduction for classification purposes... effective December 15, 2003, the 409 HP 409 has been re-factored to 395 horsepower.

This photo, taken in June, 2000, after an outing at Calgary's Race City Speedway.

Note the condition of the factory paint under the hood. Nothing on this car has been repainted ( except the engine ! ).

Views of the 1963 3830814 409 engine block, casting date 299, number T1202QB.

Here is the factory 2 X 4bbl manifold for the Belair with a pair of Carter 3721 carbs. These carbs are exactly the same dimensions as the original 3362 / 3361 carbs, except for richer jetting. Also shown, the Mallory dual point distributor, and the factory windage tray. The Chevy valve covers repainted, and were chosen to be run without the steel wire loombs so to avoid the potential for "cross firing" between the plug wires.

And HERE THEY ARE !......... After much effort, both with Ross Racing Pistons, AND NHRA......

Forged 11:1 racing pistons with the NHRA approval for Stock Eliminator class ( Approval obtained, July, 2003 ). This is the first and only NHRA accepted piston for the 409 Chevy engine for Stock Class racing. Available From Ross Racing Pistons, PART NUMBER 77563.

My particular set is .068" over, 3.512" stroke.

Centre, a typical performance 409 camshaft compared to the brand new NHRA legal Stock race camshaft which was machined to my specs by Competition Cams in Tennessee. Note the EXTREME lift rate on the lobes.

On the far right are a couple photos of the 409 high performance cylinder head valve arrangement.

THE 409 RACE HEADERS ! that I just built for the car...

Shown here is the chassis that was used to build the headers. The fit is exactly symetrical !

These were built using 3/8" flanges and 16 Hooker "J" bends. Tubing is 2" for first 8", stepped into 2 1/8", then into 3 1/2" collectors. Tube length 35"-39".

Just in !... Brand new Jerico drag race 4 speed transmission ! 2.83 1st gear, roller tail housing for reduced friction uses special machined billet driveshaft yoke. Transmission is the same length and mounting as the BW Super T10 that I have used for years ( shown with the Super Shifter attached ).

Here is a view of the original floor showing the factory Corona Cream paint as applied by GM of Canada. Much controversy exists regarding how the floor should be painted... this is how it was done ! The brown over spray you see is an adhesive that was used to secure the carpet under-lay. The trunk is completely rust free original..

This picture taken August 16, 2003. Getting the decals and lettering laid out... still a few details to go.

Yes, these ARE the licence plates registered to this car ! Note the battery power shut-off.

This page updated January 1, 2004.

Look for updates on this car over the next few months !

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