Mark Kauffman has been on the list with a few different cars over the years and he is also on the Top 10 NA list as well, just like his younger brother Jeff Kauffman. Mark along with his brother Jeff run Kauffman Racing Equipment in Glenmont, Ohio. Mark decided to focus his efforts on his GXP in the Top 10 NA and the Kauffman brothers have subsequently sold this record holding car.
| Driver Info: | |
Name: | Mark Kauffman |
Age: | 45 |
Residence: | Glenmont, Ohio |
| Engine Info: | |
Engine Builder: | Kauffman Racing Equipment |
CID: | 540 |
Bottom End: | |
Block: | MR-1 Cast Iron |
Production Year: | |
Bore: | 4.350 |
Stroke: | 4.50 |
Crankshaft: | Crower Billet 3” mains 2.200" rod |
Rods: | GRP 6.700 Top Alcohol Aluminum |
Bearings: | Federal Mogul |
Pistons: | Ross Flat Tops |
Rings: | Total Seal |
Compression Ratio: | 11.0 to 1 |
Cylinder Heads: | |
Manufacturer and Type: | Kauffman Racing Equipment Billet Series 1 |
Heads ported by: | Kauffman Racing Equipment 5 Axis CNC |
Chamber size: | |
Flow #s (Intake & Exhaust) | |
Intake valve size: | 2.20 |
Exhaust valve size: | 1.80 |
Valvetrain / Camshaft: | |
Type: (solid flat, hyd flat, hyd roller, solid roller) | Solid Roller |
| Brand: | Comp |
| Lift: | .850" |
| Duration @ .050 | 280 ish |
| Advertised duration: | |
| Lobe Separation: | |
| Installed position: | |
| Firing Order (standard /4/7 swap / LS1): | Standard |
| Cam size (standard / 50mm / 55mm etc): | |
| Rocker Arm (manufacturer & ratio): | T&D Aluminum 1.65 |
| Pushrod (manufacturer / length / wall thickness): | |
| Lifter (manufacturer / type / size): | Crower |
Power Adder: | |
| Power Adder description (blower / turbo size type etc.): | SSI 14-71 High Helix |
| Boost reached: | 45 psi |
| NO2 (shot size / # of stages) | |
| Fogger or Plate: | |
| Manufacturer of system: | |
Fuel System: | |
| Fuel Type (pump gas / alky / VP 110 etc.): | Alky |
| Fuel Pump: | Waterman Litl Bertha |
Induction System: | |
| Intake Manifold: | Kauffman Racing Equipment Billet Blower Manifold |
| Carb (type / size / manufacturer / injected): | Injected |
| # of Carbs: | |
| Spacer Plate / Thickness: | |
Ignition: | |
| Distributor: | MSD Mag 44 |
| Wires: | MSD |
| Coil: | MSD |
| Plugs: | NGK |
| Timing: | 25 deg |
| Ignition Box / Amplifier (MSD etc.): | MSD |
| Car Info: | |
Exhaust: | |
| Headers (manufacturer) | Kauffman Racing Equipment Zoomies |
| Primary Tube: | 2.5 " |
| Collector: | None |
| Exhaust Pipes: | |
| Mufflers: | |
| Crossover: | |
Drivetrain: | |
| Transmission: | 3 speed |
| Trans Built by: | Lenco |
| Converter (manufacturer & stall) | |
| Converter Size (9" / 10" etc.): | |
| Clutch Manufacturer: | Crower |
| Clutch Size: | 10" Sportsman |
| Rear End Gear: | 4.28 |
| Spool or Locker: | Spool |
| Shifter: | Tim McAmiss Co2 Levers |
| Axels (manufacturer & spline count): | Mark Williams 40 spline |
Chassis & Suspension: | |
| Year Built: | 1997 |
| Race wight with driver: | 2800 lbs |
| Chassis Built by: | Jerry Bickel Race Cars |
| Model: | '97 Firebird |
| Body Work & Paint: | |
| Tires - Front: | Hoosier |
| Tires - Rear: | Hoosier 34.5x17x16 |
| Wheels / Rims - Front: | 4.5x15 |
| Wheels / Rims - Back: | |
| Chassis Mods: | None |
Driver Bio: | |
Car Owner Bio: | |
| Timeslip: | 6.840 @ 204.57 mph |
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