1965 Pontiac GTO vs 1970 AMC AMX - PURE STOCK DRAG RACE

1965 Pontiac GTO Royal Bobcat vs 1970 AMC AMX 390. Pure stock muscle car drag race (FAST factory stock)
First car is a 1965 Pontiac GTO royal bobcat. The second car is a 1970 AMC AMX 390.
Featured are two of my favorite cars. The first is an old favorite of mine, a 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-power Royal Bobcat. If you've never heard of the Royal Bobcat you are in for a treat. This car is something else. It was quick, stylish, and comfortable. Oh, did I mention it's a ROYAL BOBCAT!?!?!? How could you not love this car? It's opponent is a new favorite of mine, a 1970 AMC AMX 390. I didn't know too much about that car before this video, but I have to admit I'm very impressed. I felt the same way when I was researching the AMC SC/Rambler. That AMX is no joke with it's 390, so watch out for that one! Which do you like more? Which do you think will win in the best of 3 1/4 mile drag race? All footage for this video was taken at the 2019 Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags in Stanton, Michigan. Thanks to everyone who made that event possible, and even more thanks to the owners of these two cars! We all appreciate you guys taking them to the track for us to enjoy! Below are the rules for the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drags:
Remember, both cars participate in the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race series, so please check out their website: www.psmcdr.com
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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.
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