Dave & Chad Tully: 1988 Ford Falcon
[Photo by: Ralph Smith]
Dave Tully has been Drag Racing since 1997. His first race car was an XB Falcon. He then progressed to a 1936 Dodge Coupe which ran in the Super Gas class. Dave then progressed to the XF Falcon which he now runs in Super Charged Outlaws. Dave and his son Chad have won numerous trophies throughout the years and are very thankful for all the sponsors that have helped them.
Class | Top Doorslammer |
Body | 1988 Ford XF Falcon. Steel body and fibreglass bonnet |
Engine | 509 cubic inch Chevrolet |
Supercharger | Littlefield 14/71 Retro Helix |
Fuel Injection | Enderle |
Ignition | Mallory Supermag |
Clutch | JW torque converter |
Gearbox | 2 speed Powerglide |
Differential | Ford 9". 4.30 gears |
Front Suspension | Custom built. Koni shocks |
Rear Suspension | Four link. Koni shocks |
Chassis | Mild steel |
Wheels | Arrow. Front 15x 4 Rear 15x15 |
Tyres | Rear: Hoosier 33.0 x 16 x 15". Front: Hoosier 23 x 5 x 15" |
Brakes | Wilwood |
Paint | Ford green by Dave Tully |
Major Sponsors | Auto Air Ltd, Superwinch, Pure Racing Methanol, Lincoln Tyres & Alignment, Chuck Mann Race Transmissions. |
Best times | 7.80 @ 183.87 mph |