The Car
1968 Camaro "PRO STREET"

Boo considers a chrome molley tube chassis to be an advantage in drag racing. "They bend in the right way", explains Boo. So a chrome molley frame was the foundation of Boo's wish list for a race car. He kept watch on 6 different sales sites for 2 years before he found the car he wanted. He heard that Steve Carrier's '68 Camaro was for sale and Boo was already familiar with the car, having seen it in "Hot Rod Magazine". Boo bought the car as a "roller"-- no engine or transmission. A 427 cubic inch motor was located and freshened up with a roller cam and two four barrels on a tunnel ram manifold. The motor was attached to a "Lenco" four speed transmission and installed in the bright yellow Camaro. Boo and Burleigh were admiring the beautiful creation one day and decided it looked like a very fast banana. The car has been called "The Nuclear Banana" ever since.

A 632 cubic inch “Scott Shafiroff” Engine was inserted for the 2003 season. (A spare that Flippy had laying around), and in the Fall of 2004 a 706 cubic inch “Fulton” Engine was purchased.

Here is a list of Specifications for the Car and the 706 Engine. (For the enjoyment of you “Gearheads” out there).

If there is something you would like to know, email one of the crew and we will try to answer your questions.

1968 CAMARO

• "Markow" Chromoly Frame, Powdercoated
• "Markow" Chromoly "Full" Roll Cage, Powdercoated
• "Markow" Chromoly "Funny Car" Driver's Enclosure, Powdercoated
• "Mark Williams" 4 Link Rear Suspension, Ceramic Coated
• "Mark Williams" Ford 9" Pro Mod Rear Housing, Ceramic Coated
• "Koni" Coil Over Rear Shocks
• "Strange" Front Struts
• "Strange" Rack and Pinion Steering
• "Strange" 4 Piston Brake Calipers, Front and Rear
• "Lenco" 4 Speed Transmission
• "Ford" 9 Inch Rear End, 389 Gear Ratio
• "Direct Natural Airflow"(DNA) Mufflers
• "Jazz" Seats
• "Grant" Removeable Steering Wheel
• "Auto Meter" Sport Comp Gauges
• "Harwood" 3 Gallon Front Nitrous Fuel Cell
• "Harwood" 8 Gallon Rear Fuel Cell
• "Racepak SC1000" Onboard Computer
• "Simpson" 5 Point Safety Harness
• Onboard Fire Extinguisher System
• "Alumistar" Wheels
• "Hoosier" 33 Inch Slicks
• Removable Fiberglas Hood
• "Harwood" Hood Scoop "Harwood" Removeable Fiberglas Front End
• Removable Fiberglas Rear Deck & Spoiler
• 72" Tempered Steel Wheelie Bars
• "Stroud" Parachutes (2)
• The Car Weighs 2980 Pounds
• The Car has 68,000 miles on it

Motor and Drivetrain: Description of the 706

• “DONOVAN” ALUMINUM BIG BLOCK
• “NOS” PRO SHOT NITROUS OXIDE
• FOGGERS, (3 AT 500 H.P. EACH)
• “VIPER” 4TH STAGE OF NITROUS OXIDE
• DART “BIG CHIEF” ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS
• “CAM MOTION” SOLID ROLLER CAMSHAFT
• “JESEL” BELT DRIVE
• “M.G.P.” ALUMINUM CONNECTING RODS
• “VENOLIA” PISTONS, 13.5 :1 COMPRESSION RATIO
• “L. A. ENTERPRISES” CRYPTONITE CRANK SHAFT
• “MOROSO” 2 PIECE DRY SUMP OIL PAN, 4 STAGE
• “T & D” ROLLER ROCKER ARMS
• “MANTON” PUSH RODS
• “CPE” TWIN DISC CLUTCH
• “CHILD’S & ALBERT” PISTON RINGS
• “CLEVITE” RODS AND MAIN BEARINGS
• “HOLLEY” CARBS, 1150 DOMINATORS (2)
• “MSD” CRANK TRIGGER
• “FULTON” SHEET METAL INTAKE
• “GM“ ALTERNATOR
• 2000+ HORSEPOWER

ENGINE BUILDER: FULTON RACING ENGINES

The '68 Camero featured in HOT ROD Magazine:

• January 1994
• February 1996
• April 1997