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Eric Larson

Eric Larson Boss Bird FC at Norwalk 2013 burnout
Eric drives a recreation of Arnie Beswick’s ’71 Trans Am funny car, The Boss Bird. The Boss Bird is claimed to be responsible for some Arnie‘s quickest times ever  down the 1/4 mile!
 
The car’s fiberglass body was molded from one of the original “Boss Birds” with subtle aerodynamic improvements.    A rear wing was also added in the anticipation of some high speeds. The car runs updated billet aluminum Tunnel Port Ram Air V head on 80% nitro-methane!
Driver Info:
Name:
Eric Larson
Age:
53
Residence:
Spring Valley, Ohio
Engine Info:
Engine Builder:
Mike Garblik, Dayton, OH
CID:
482
Bottom End:
Block:
IA2
Production Year:
Not sure
Bore:
4.250
Stroke:
4.250
Crankshaft:
Crower billet, 3.0 mains, 2.200 rod journal
Rods:
Bill Miller “426” forgings
Bearings:
Federal Mogul
Pistons:
Bill Miller
Rings:
Speed Pro
Compression Ratio:
6 to 1
Cylinder Heads:
Manufacturer and Type:
(our own manufacture) Billet Ram Air 5, optimized for nitro
Heads ported by:
Mike Garblik
Chamber size:
149 cc
Flow #s (Intake & Exhaust)
Intake valve size:
2.250
Exhaust valve size:
1.750
Valvetrain / Camshaft:
Type: (solid flat, hyd flat, hyd roller, solid roller)
Solid Roller
Brand:Erson
Lift:.450 lobe lift
Duration @ .050294/294
Advertised duration:318/332
Lobe Separation:110
Installed position:
Firing Order (standard /4/7 swap / LS1):standard
Cam size (standard / 50mm / 55mm etc):55 mm
Rocker Arm (manufacturer & ratio):Jesel 1.85
Pushrod (manufacturer / length / wall thickness):Manton Stage 5, ½” double taper
Lifter (manufacturer / type / size):Crower .937” solid bushing
Power Adder:
Power Adder description (blower / turbo size type etc.):14-71
Boost reached:
NO2 (shot size / # of stages)
Fogger or Plate:
Manufacturer of system:
Fuel System:
Fuel Type (pump gas / alky / VP 110 etc.):Alky with 80% nitro
Fuel Pump:Waterman 26 gpm
Induction System:
Intake Manifold:Hogan
Carb (type / size / manufacturer / injected):Injected
# of Carbs:
Spacer Plate / Thickness:
Ignition:
Distributor:MSD Pro Mag 44
Wires:MSD
Coil:MSD
Plugs:Champion
Timing:45+ degrees
Ignition Box / Amplifier (MSD etc.):MSD points box
Car Info:
Exhaust:
Headers (manufacturer)Hooker
Primary Tube:2 1/2
Collector:NO
Exhaust Pipes:
Mufflers:
Crossover:
Drivetrain:
Transmission:Lenco 2-speed
Trans Built by:Lenco
Converter (manufacturer & stall)
Converter Size (9" / 10" etc.):
Clutch Manufacturer:Crower 4-disc titanium
Clutch Size:10.5"
Rear End Gear:4.10
Spool or Locker:Strange live axle
Shifter:
Axels (manufacturer & spline count):
Chassis & Suspension:
Year Built:2010
Race wight with driver:2490 lbs
Chassis Built by:Rob Bruce
Model:
Body Work & Paint:John Welter
Tires - Front:24" Hoosier
Tires - Rear:Hoosier 17 x 36
Wheels / Rims - Front:Spindle Mount
Wheels / Rims - Back:beadlock 16” x 16”
Chassis Mods:NO
Driver Bio:
Eric has been a hardcore Pontiac guy since seeing his first 455-HO Trans Am in 1972. He is a mechanical engineer working in the aerospace industry. The Boss Bird is the culmination of many years of pushing the envelope to prove that Pontiacs can do anything the Brand X engines can do.
Car Owner Bio:
Mike Garblic has been a dedicated Pontiac guy since he got beat in an impromptu drag race by a friend’s 428 Bonneville. He is a Professor of Automotive Technology at the local community college and has studied engine machining, head porting etc. under some of the most highly respected names in the racing business.
Timeslip:5.870 @ 250.37 mph
This gallery contains 3 photos.

 

Previous Performance

6.424 @ 210.31 mph   view time slip

6.394 @ 222.58 mph –  view time slip

6.027 @ 231.64 mph   view time slip

6.017 @ 243.37 mph  –  view time slip