1967 Chevrolet Impala vs 1968 Plymouth GTX PURE STOCK DRAG RACE - no commentary
1967 Chevy Impala Super Sport 427 drag racing 1968 Plymouth GTX
First car is a 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 427, and the other a 1968 Plymouth GTX 440. The Impala Super Sport has a 427 V8. The GTX has a 440 V8. The Chevy Impala makes 385 horsepower, while the GTX 440 makes 375 horsepower. The Impala has a 4-speed manual transmission, while the Plymouth GTX has a TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic. The GTX has its factory 3.23 rear gears, but the Impala SS has 4.56 gears. The Impala SS 427 is heavy at 4480 pounds including driver. The GTX weighs-in at 3830 pounds. Original testing by Car Life shows the GTX at a 0-60 of 6.8 seconds and 1/4 mile in 14.6 @ 95.6 mph. Car Life also tested a 1967 Impala SS 427 and it ran 0-60 in 8.4 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 15.75 @ 86.5 mph, but it was equipped with a TH400 and 3.07 gears.
Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race. FAST Factory Appearing Stock Tire factory stock. Super Car Drag Race.
Remember, both cars participate in the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race series, so please check out their website: www.psmcdr.com
Also make sure you find them out on Facebook.
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.
Disclaimer: The Cars And Zebras KZread channel is a news channel bringing results/news of drag racing with added history of automobiles. All footage/pictures used were either captured by the Cars And Zebras channel, or used for critique purposes under Fair Use.
#impala #plymouth #musclecar
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Both of those cars are very clean, and I'd be happy with both!!!
@bryanmclellan8546
3 жыл бұрын
I’ll bet you would
@rigorousrangel6394
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I would be happy with both too.
@mrdiplomat9018
3 жыл бұрын
I’d be happy with either of them ❗️🇺🇸✅
The Impala driver sure kept consistent times considering the 4 speed. Great racing, thank you, stay safe 👍
@brians48now
3 жыл бұрын
@@justina3221 He's thanking the person that uploaded the video ya nimrod.
@brians48now
3 жыл бұрын
@@justina3221 That's the best you have? If you're going to try to insult someone at least give it a tiny bit of effort.
back in 1980 I had a neighbor who had 2, not one, impala's. both cars were SS 427 convertibles. needless to say, this guy had it going on! thanks for another great video!
The Plymouth did very well considering the 3.23 rear gears.
@organicmechanic1662
3 жыл бұрын
That's because big block Dodge's are beasts.
@GH-el9ch
3 жыл бұрын
The chevy weighs 600 lbs more!
@quantumss
3 жыл бұрын
@@organicmechanic1662 Oh dear.
@tommurphy6920
3 жыл бұрын
51 years ago I had the twin to the GTX and had a 68 Dodge Dart 340 matching color. Sure makes me wish I could go back. The little dart was faster in the quarter mile but the GTX would run against anything on the turnpike and leave them in the dust. Bury the needle all day at 150 mph. Sure was a hellva ride. Now I’m old and drive a rusty old truck. Life’s a Bitch.
@garymckee8857
3 жыл бұрын
@@tommurphy6920 I know what you mean I'm driving a Buick Lacrosse. What the Hell happened?
Love the day when cars were as real as the people who drove them
@brians48now
3 жыл бұрын
And you didn't need a computer to tune them.
Looking at the prices in today's dollars makes you realize that getting your dream car was much easier back then. Now the cool fast cars are all over $50k and out of reach for the average guy.
@goldenltd1970
3 жыл бұрын
They are just objects of prestige for the most part, for people with too much money that see them as an investment and have no love
@ricktaylor3748
3 жыл бұрын
Mecham and Hagery ruined the high performance, muscle car market. The average guy can't come up with $150, 000, for his dream car.
@reventon4547
2 жыл бұрын
I bought my '67 4 door Impala for $3,250. Had to drive to Florida and knock off the vandalization. It had spray paint on every fender, the rear window was busted out, and every piece of leather was cut to the metal with a razor blade, BUT the engine, transmission and all everything else under the car were still flawless. I'm about halfway to making her good as new. So far, I've spent $6,200.
@zestooo6932
2 жыл бұрын
@@reventon4547 post a vid and send it? :)
@seeharvester
2 ай бұрын
@@reventon4547 Are we there yet?
Those old Impalas are delicious!! This was a great video with a couple of gorgeous cars.
Great race...with steeper gearing the GTX may well have won. Two great classics...love that Impala!
@L72Chevelle427
3 жыл бұрын
That Impala needs to go on a diet - 650 additional pounds over the Mopar...
@gary9426
3 жыл бұрын
@@L72Chevelle427 Yeah, the full size cars are definitely scale tippers...they need a lot more power and gearing to overcome the weight difference...still got the W, though!
@howabouthetruth2157
3 жыл бұрын
Some of you guys need to learn terminology when it comes to discussing gear ratio's: "steeper" or "taller" gearing is LOWER in numbers, such as the GTX. Lower gear numbers means higher top speeds NOT suited for drag racing. HIGHER numbers such as 4:10 to 1 & 4:56 to 1 are GEARED LOWER, which gives the engine easier ability to rev quicker for drag racing, but they lose top end speed. You will not be "cruising along" on the interstate at 120 mph with 4:10 to 1 and 4:56 to 1 gears without running the engine to death at high rpm's. So with the gearing this GTX has, it could run higher speeds on the highway much easier than this COPO Camaro. But conversely, we all see what happens on the drag strip.
@Uptown59
3 жыл бұрын
@@howabouthetruth2157 Thanks, I was thinking about this the other day.
@howabouthetruth2157
3 жыл бұрын
@@Uptown59 No problem.......you're very welcome. I hope some viewers don't take my response as being harsh, but I've been noticing an ever-growing number of guys getting the terminology for rear gearing ass backwards. If someone doesn't speak up to teach em, then it will continue to the point a huge myth is born, lol. Of course this class of racing has strict rules for street skinny's.......but these muscle cars with low gears for drag racing ( 4:10, 4:30, 4:56, etc ) would be even quicker with bigger tires.
Impalas were beautiful cars. The GTX is no laughing matter either.
I figured the GTX might take the Impala on the top end with it's 3.23 gears. Good race. I love both cars.
Beautiful paint on that Chevy. Dad used to talk about how much power those 427s put out. They were tough to beat! BUT look at that GTX. With the 3.23 gears, that thing will cruise at 120+ all day, and top out beyond 140. Interesting that the Chevy has the highly restrictive air cleaner assembly on it..
@herman452
3 жыл бұрын
With a taller than stock filter - note the gap between the lid and bottom. Lets it breathe a little better than everything going through that single snorkel.
@JrGoonior
3 жыл бұрын
@@herman452 Everyone laughs at the guy that flips the air cleaner cover over. It's better than the engine trying to breathe through a restrictive snorkel.
@seeharvester
2 ай бұрын
@@JrGoonior Plus it sounds cool when that 4 barrel opens up.
Damn, the paint on the Impala.
Tall gearing killed the GTX.
@seeharvester
2 ай бұрын
yep
This impala driver was twisting that rat! Interesting combo that worked great!
That Impala is HEAVY
@josephmartinez8803
3 жыл бұрын
Heavy Chevy🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@annamckinney6622
3 жыл бұрын
And no power brakes. I had a 68 with a 396 and cant fathom stopping that tank without power brakes.
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
Has manual disc brakes installed this year. But has ran last 10 with drum and hot lapping (multiple runs with no cool down) gets dicey around the 3rd pass that's for sure.
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
Cars are weighed at the track so the weight noted in the video is the car ... and the fat driver LOL . The GM supplied weight in books and online is a base veh with a 6cyl .
@Uptown59
3 жыл бұрын
That was the weight of those cars back then. Edit added the Impala was large compared to today's cars. Remember, they were built with way more steel than today's cars.
I,m a GM guy but love the B Bodies. Close race and great respectful comments for both rides
As everyone has noticed optional 391 gears were definitely needed
@toddbisco1161
3 жыл бұрын
A real chevy fan would be proud to have the emblem
They both look DANG good going down the track!!!
That GTX is gorgeous, can I have it???
Gentleman's Muscle Car!
5/2024: I owned a 1969 GTX with auto and air-conditioning and a 3.23 gear. Bought it when it was one and one half years old. Great Car. These two are beautiful cars. Thanks.
That impala looks incredible from the front.
Wow, a low perf 427 and a 600 lb weight disadvantage for the Chivy but the 4:56 gear helps. He must be at the very top of the engine rpm’s at the end of the quarter. That GTX needs a lower gear set if he wants to keep doing this! Get a sure grip with 3:91’s and ditch those 3:23’s until you quit drag racing it.
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
RPM 6400
@kimmorrison9169
3 жыл бұрын
@@Crashbboxx67 wow 6400 with that engine.! I don’t even wind my L78 Nova that high!
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
Running on the ragged edge .😄
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
@@Crashbboxx67 tell me please, what's been done to stop valve float? 6400 rpm is pretty darn high for stock hydraulic lifters and valve springs.
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
@@rickstout2458 Black Ice rockers, and good springs. It has a rev limiter in the distributor float hits at 6550 limiter is set for 6400 and shift light at 6200
Pretty close matchup there. Heavy Chevy and high gear Mopar. Both cool beautiful cars though. I know some people never considered the Impala "Sporty" but a fastback model with 427 4speed how can you deny it? Betting if you lined up next to one you would have probably got surprised as well. That thing was barking tires in every gear. Thanks for another nice video!
Well, I had a cool race to watch on my birthday.
@onekaci
3 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday!
@LITTLE1994
3 жыл бұрын
@@onekaci Thank you, buddy. Turned 27. 👌
@DzHarryNuttz
3 жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday Bro!!!
I do still love these videos, but man. Your commentary was hilarious and made these videos so much more entertaining. Would love to see it back eventually
Mopar! More enjoyable on the highway then that 4.56 geared Imp. Lol
@musclebone7875
3 жыл бұрын
1/4 mile racing bruh! Not highway roll racing 💯
3:23 gears in the.GTX come on.....
Damn, 411 gears woulda put the gtx way out front. Gearing and weight
I remember getting a ride in a 68 GTX back in 68. It was the same green as that one but it had the 426 hemi in it. I had no idea what that meant. I was just really impressed by the red stripe tires. I still think they look cool.
I grew up in the 60's and 70's and never saw a Impala SS like that. Very cool.
Uncle had a 68 Road Runner 440, very sexy car.
@russspaur9937
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure a 440 was not available for 68 Road Runner or Super Bee
@soldierski1669
3 жыл бұрын
@@russspaur9937 Should have been more clear, my grandparents were DODGE, so my uncle was all in, the 440 he pulled from a wrecked Charger that also came with another charger with a 440. Im not a big Mopar guy but I only know this story because my uncle loves drinking Yuengling and talking about it. My only real memories of that car was the Box Tops 8 track, Meep Meep horn and the cartoon road runner on the car.
GTX needs a lower axle ratio.
I really miss the cars talkin smak but do love the content
In 1974 my first Car was a 67' Chevy Impala and i have had MANY Cars till this day it was my favorite Car,
Let's put 4:56 gears in the GTX and see the difference!!!! 3:23s are Highway gears!!!!
Back in the day I owned 30 impalas and drag raced every one at the same time. I ran a best of 6 seconds in the 1/4. Trust me, I know everything about cars because I was alive back then. You, yeah you, you have a tiny weenie if you disagree with anything I've said. I'd also like to complain about every random thing I can about this video. And just so C&Z knows, if he doesn't change everything to my liking I am threatening to LEAVE!!!
@mitchroberts2457
3 жыл бұрын
Ha funny
@brentwoodbergmann8842
3 жыл бұрын
Wow lots of spare time on your hands Dawg booty
@bw3506
3 жыл бұрын
Huh. I remembered you having 31 ?? WTF?
@chrisauten2039
3 жыл бұрын
Wassup dawg???? 😁
@jerrycraig6522
3 жыл бұрын
Not funny, sorry, were any of your impalas 4spd cars??? How about a 6 cylinder, 6spd with 3.08 gears now THAT would be a 1/4 mile sleeper, meaning you could take a nap, and shut down every hemi around!!!
Big '67 Impala getting busy! 💪
Miss your voice dude, Nice vídeo btw
@therewhatgoes8038
3 жыл бұрын
Weird comment
@matiacu3047
3 жыл бұрын
@@therewhatgoes8038 cause he use to speak in the videos and was sick
@trentgallagher7086
3 жыл бұрын
I also miss the commentary
Both cars were impressive. The Impala because it is so heavy, and the GTX with the 3.23 gears. The kicker is that the Impala is done at the end of the quarter, the GTX will run over 140mph on the top end along with the impressive quarter mile ET.
Impala definitely showed up today.
@johnnyx970
3 жыл бұрын
Remove the 4.56 gears and install 3.50 gear and see who wins. Lol
@DzHarryNuttz
3 жыл бұрын
Well the Impala did have 600lbs on him tho...
@therealhonestabe7839
3 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyx970 shut the fuck up
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
You run what you brung! No crying in baseball or racing. 😄
I had a 67 Impala SS 396.. Red, with black Vinyl top.. It had a HOTTER after market Cam.. Beautiful Car! I had just started driving, and got it from my Grandpa's small country used car lot.. I kept it for awhile, and traded it to another lot, for a 68 Camaro, 327, with four speed..
What happened to the commentary?
@billgreenly5522
3 жыл бұрын
All of the prissy bastards got upset about his “naughty humor” and bullied him into stopping
@mattdavis5994
3 жыл бұрын
Bill Greenly no way! Complete Trash
Back in the early 70s I remember seeing muscle cars racing red light to red light on Market St.
@precisionguesswork5394
3 жыл бұрын
If you're talking Market St., Grand Rapids, their were no traffic lights. It was a side road owned by the railroad off market St. that was raced on. Mid 70's they removed strips of asphalt to deter racing after too many accidents. There was of course the circuit which wound around the inner city, Pearl, Fulton Streets, but that was just some horn and tire squealing action.
Impala nice car beautiful interior love the dash.
Thank you for another great video, almost bought a 65 Pontiac with a factory 427, will always wonder .......
@Dayandcounting
3 жыл бұрын
I think you meant a 421.
Don’t see many drag Impala’s. Nice. Thank you. I’m 56. Missed the muscle car age. Wish I had bought one in my 20’s. Looked at a few. Hindsight.
Love that GTX. One of my favorite car's of all time. The Impala, beautiful. The '67 and '61 Impala's are two of the best looking Impala's from the sixties. Great race.
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
I disagree. Although dad had a beautiful black with red accents and interior '61 SS which was powered by a screaming 4 speed, tri-power 348, when I got a good look over of a '62 with the exact same color combo I remembered of dad's, I fell in love with it. Up until that time I had always wanted a '61 just like I remembered from my youth, I just had to switch years for an impala one year newer.
GTX - stock. SS - not so much. Nicely done video with much appreciated reference to original road test data. Car Life was one of the best road test periodicals of the day.
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
Impala is truly stock but tuned and adjusted over the years to run like that. Qjet cast manifolds and oval port heads. Cars are tech inspected prior to the event and can be disqualified if not correct.
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
@@Crashbboxx67 Tech inspection can't determine if the cam or rear gears are stock. I find it hard to believe that someone would factory order 4.56 gears in a car with a hydraulic liftered motor. I also noticed that the GTX had a tach with the red line set at 6000 rpm. That's pretty high for a motor that supposedly tops out below 5000. The listed hp rating was 375 at 4600.
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
@@rickstout2458 rules allow any gear ratio available that is available same year as production. 4.56 was available to order and was installed in any 1967 Model including Impala. This is legal and within the rules for any participating car. All you have to do is listen when idling for the cam and they also Have inspection cameras that fit inside combustion chamber and thru the head webbing into the valley with valve cover off . Piston dome, Cam lifters and pushrods can all be Inspected. They have a whistler that checks compression and a pump for cylinder volume. Rules are clear GTX could have had a Dana and 5.30s . All within the rules.
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
@@Crashbboxx67 thanks Crashboxx67 for clearing this all up for me. How long you been at this? It's been a lot of years since I have done any racing at the track, and even then it wasn't in a class.
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
@@rickstout2458 I have been racing this car since 2007 first race best time was 14.20 😎. So a few years of tweaking ,carb changing , gear ratios and trans combos to find the right recipe to get where I am now. Is a disease for sure lol..
I had a 68 GTX ,had to sell it to get married the 1st time ,I sure miss the car 😁
@johnbooth1583
3 жыл бұрын
more than your first wife ,I take it? :-)
I guess it's a fair fight, just feels like those impalas were BIG cars, and they were, same class as the GTX, I had a '67 caprice with a 396 and a 4spd, it was huge but stoplight to stoplight we did ok, big blocks are a good time even in big boats, I'll shut up now!!!
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I had a '69 Caprice with a 396 also. Funny, I remember one night in my youth riding along with friends over to some other friends of theirs. I went into the kitchen to get a drink of water and looked out the window into the darkness. The street light was just bright enough to eliminate a 427 emblem on a '68 Impala. I thought to myself damn, I'd love to drive that car around the block or10. Lol
Bring back the narrator. He needs a job as much as anyone.
@lovethesmellofracefuelinth7374
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I noticed he hasn't been doing them in the last few uploads, and isn't the same without him
Yes Virginia, you can go through life a little overweight with your good friend 4:56 gear ratio differential. It is just like your little black cocktail dress, everyone thinks you look slimmer.
@bw3506
3 жыл бұрын
You sexist bastard!! LOL
Two of my favorites love em.
Nice to see this done at a proper raceway, rather than illegally on a public roadway.
Even a 3:91 gear in the GTX would have really made it close
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure. Did you catch that while the hp peak was shown to be 4600 rpm, the tach redline was set at 6000?
@ottoandhanzblack2175
3 ай бұрын
With a 3:91 gear I don't think it would have been close at all.
This was a really good and fair race with the Heavy Impala with the big block and low gears vs the 440 Mopar with the taller gears.
These were the first auto transmissions which would seriously compete in a drag race, and even back then we loved them
Sure looks like a 1968 GTX with those circle marker lights.
This was one of the best races I've seen on this channel!
4.56 gears in the Impala...Holy Crapola
@lookielou843
3 жыл бұрын
Imagine the rpm at the finish line
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
@@lookielou843 6400 as it breaks the beam at finish. With the 1.64 1st gear it is perfect. Had a 4:10 in it for a few races.
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
@@Crashbboxx67 curious, what was the e.t. and mph with the 4.10 gears?
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
@@rickstout2458 I changed to a wide ratio trans 2.64 1st gear same build I changed to the 4.56 . The 2.20 close ratio with 4.10 launch was Identical but rpm at finsh beam was 5900 to 6000. Was leaving some on the table.
Nothing better than watching factory cars racing.
These cars are so close that the races were very competitive.
For such pedestrian rear gears, the Mopar absolutely rips. Quite an impressive performance! That said, I’m partial to any full-size car with a manual, so I’ll take the SS ❤️
I had a 66 impala 396 it had a incredible ride I love impala's it had a green driver side fender we called it the Barrettamoble
It's gotta be the gears. That GTX should have stepped out on that impala. Put some 4.10s or even 3.73s behind that 440 then I want to see a rematch.
@williamking6306
2 жыл бұрын
There’s nothing that will make a more Dramatic difference in 1/4 mile performance for a showroom stock car than dropping the gear ratio by 50 To 75 points. It will feel like a different car.
Wait...the SS427 (67) was a model all its own?Different than the Impala 427? I never knew that. But why? The SS427 IS an Impala!
@jerroldkazynski5480
3 жыл бұрын
It had special trim, especially badass hood scoops, plus more HP.
@grand73am
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the SS427 was its own model. It was code Z24, which got you the special domed hood with chrome ornament in the center, plus its own emblems. Even though it was based on the Impala body, it wasn't an Impala. Although most people would call it an Impala, the name "Impala" does not appear on an SS427 anywhere. There are only SS427 and Chevrolet badges on it. Even in the advertising, you'll see the car called an SS427, and not an Impala SS. So, an SS427 is technically different from an Impala SS. The Impala SS had dfferent emblems that said "Impala SS". And you could get an Impala SS with a 427, so that's what the video car is. Also, the SS427 engine did not make more HP than the 427 in an Impala SS. In 67, only the 385hp 427 was available for the full size cars. Only the Corvette got the higher HP 427's.
That was a Great race.
That 67 impala was just a beautiful car.
The gtx had a rear end that needs to be changed for 1/4 mile .it's rear end is for higher longer speeds
Best looking Impala out of the series! Black makes it ever cooler. Now ... can I gripe for a moment? Chevrolet for some reason puts that huge motor in there and expects it to breath with that little choked off air cleaner snorkel? I never did understand that. The over size filter of course fixes that prob. Too, many times they would install single exhaust unless duals were ordered and an open rear end unless a limited slip was ordered.... I found this out the hard way back in the day. Great car, I'd love to have one. The GTX is cool too, much lighter, a better gear would help and 68 was the year for sure!
Impalas are so unique. Every should enjoy them. I did!!!
I see the commentary crybabies are already leaving dislikes.
@scottrandel7284
3 жыл бұрын
You see the last video comment section? Ridiculous.
@imstandingrightbehindyou9185
3 жыл бұрын
@@jexmarro9 he’s probably sick of cringey simps like you
@sometimesieatcake4156
3 жыл бұрын
@@jexmarro9 and I see that you are too stupid to read. I never said the commentary was bad, Idiot.
@sometimesieatcake4156
3 жыл бұрын
@@jexmarro9 so, you want to share some of your shit with me? Thanks for the offer, but I’m not into that stuff. I’m sure if you keep looking you’ll find someone who also loves shit play. Good luck!
@imstandingrightbehindyou9185
3 жыл бұрын
@@jexmarro9 sensitive......Interesting comment from a guy who cries all over this video because some dude is no longer explaining the cars!! HA! Why are you so obsessed with hearing his voice?? Its because you are a SIMP
This Impala is a full second quicker in the E.T. and about 10 MPH higher in top speed than figures achieved in original test reports.
3.91 gears vs 3.23?? The race was already over before it was run.
These 2 were quite evenly matched
These cars are pretty much even. 427 vs 440...i call it a tie. I love them both.
Take out the red lights and the Implala went 3 for 3 based on time alone.. I'm surprised/not surprised
Thanks for the video
I love both cars but since I owned a 67 impala I do favor the big block Chevy.
I had a chance to buy a 69 GTX but passed it up because it was green lol. Buy was I stupid. It had a 440 and factory line locks. I already had my R/T Challenger Premium and a 63 dart gt. But I could have bought it for $2000 back in 1990. It had slotted mags too. It didn't know anything about the gtx then and didn't want a green car lol. Cool old cars kinda rare too.
@gary9426
3 жыл бұрын
That would have been a great car to buy, but I hear ya...some of those Mopar greens from back in the day were pretty ugly!
@JrGoonior
3 жыл бұрын
If I had the money I could have had a 70 GTX for $5000 back in 1995. It was blue with an orange hood but the engine had recently been rebuilt and it was in really good condition. 20/20 hindsight, sigh!
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, In 1980 at 17, I had the opportunity to buy '69 Chevelle with an L-78 and 4 speed for $400. I passed on it with not clue what I was letting slip through my fingers just because it was going to take a little more work than I was willing to put in a car at the time. I've had four chevelles since and none have measured up to what that one could have been.
Imagine if that Plymouth had the 3.90 posi ? She would beat that Chevy. For a 4 speed stick in that Chevy, that driver knew what he was doing for sure. He was quick on the clutch.
Great American cars. Makes you wanna get one. Take a 71 Camaro SS
Great video
Damn, even adjusting the inflation the impala is cheaper than today’s equivalents (mustang, camaro Challenger etc)
@CarsAndZebras
3 жыл бұрын
True, but also more technology now and safety features
very nice racing!
Damn. Great racing.
Sorry to go off topic, but any updates on your Chevelle?
a good friend bought a 67 ss427 new. Best he ever did was 13.85 with stock 3.23 gears. (4 speed) I didn't know you could get an Impala SS427. Thought they were all badged just SS427. Wish I could find that car and buy it.
@grand73am
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you could get an Impala SS with any of the engines that were available for a full size Chevrolet, from a 6 cylinder to the 385 hp 427. So, you could have an Impala SS with a 427, without having to the buy an SS427. It'll have Turbo Jet 427 emblems on the front fenders, and an Impala SS emblem in the grille, as seen in the video. The SS427 had different fender emblems, specific to a an SS427, and an SS427 emblem in the center of the grille. The SS427 was supposed to be its own model, and didn't have the name "Impala" on it anywhere.
@kennethbode2017
2 жыл бұрын
@@grand73am good to know
street gears compared to strip gears?????????
I bought a GTX new in 1968 paid $3700,green with a black vinyl top,man did the ladies love that car lol.
@scottrandel7284
3 жыл бұрын
Ladies back then had a low standard
@kjsandoli2692
3 жыл бұрын
I also owned a 69 Vette Lemans blue 350-300 hp,I bought it in 1971 with 11,000 miles on it for $3,700,do you think they liked that?Our you even old enough to know what woman standards were in 1968? I doubt it very much.
@scottrandel7284
3 жыл бұрын
@@kjsandoli2692 Time to stop living in the 60s you sad sack. Here's some advice for the future: no one is impressed with cars you've owned.
@kjsandoli2692
3 жыл бұрын
@@scottrandel7284 fuck you punk,you probably dont even own a car asshole!
Overall a close race
How much did they pay the GTX driver to throw the race?
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
He had a quicker e.t. each round. Unless the Impala ran closer to the first round e.t., the GTX just might have won the next round.
@ottoandhanzblack2175
3 ай бұрын
Lol Gtx had a stock 3:23 gear, which wasn't quite enough for the 1/4 mile. Impala probably didn't come stock with a 4:56 gear.
Love that Chevy. That's alot of Fastback!
I'm surprised the impala was able to keep up with the GTX considering all the specs were in the Mopars favor. The only thing they don't talk about is wind clearance drag. You can tell just by looking the Impala wins that one. Hmmm
I’ll be back when the funny man comes back !!!!!
We missed your wonderful voice and your pleasant comments.
Yup.....I Lov'm Both BUT That Impala is Just Fuckin' Beautiful in EVERY Respect. Thnxu. 💯🤙😶✌️🇺🇸
Goodday C & Z, What a great race, love those full size muscle cars & there fast back bodies. Both cars are gorgeous & it came down to the wire. Is that a L36 in the Impala, can someone please confirm. That Impala makes me want to buy my friends. 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Hardtop with the 428 HO engine option. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
Yes L36 385hp 427 Richmond super T10 4spd and GM 12bolt 4.56 gear
@louiskats5116
3 жыл бұрын
@@Crashbboxx67 Wow, it isn’t your Impala by chance ?
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is .. 😎👍
@louiskats5116
3 жыл бұрын
@@Crashbboxx67 I thought so, that is one beautiful Impala. So it's a SS Impala not a SS 427 Impala. Alot of people get them confused, love those fullsize Muscle Cars ☺
If the Plymouth would have been geared the same as the impala , the impala wouldn’t have even been close. Both nice looking cars
@Crashbboxx67
3 жыл бұрын
So buy a GTX and put a 4.56 in it and the Impala will be waiting for you. 😄👍 Bring it!
@rickstout2458
3 жыл бұрын
While you're at it, dont forget to throw 600 pounds in the GTX, 300 in the trunk and 300 under the hood, just to be fair.