Kevin Swaney’s Tin Indian Performance Rear Engine Dragster is a very unique member of The Fastest . Pontiacs . Ever. Swaney’s car was a member of the Elite 10 since running his record setting pass of 6.81 in 2010 up until 2016 as a naturally aspirated car. For those not familiar with the term, naturally aspirated (NA) means that this car has NO power adder. NO blower, NO turbo, NO NO2! This was the ONLY Elite 10 car without a power adder! A very impressive feat!He currently sits atop the TOP 10 NA list in the #1 position which he has held since September 2007 when the top time was 7.37 @ 179 mph. Swaney’s TIP dragster is credited with being the first NA powered Pontiac race car to break the 6 second barrier. You can view Kevin’s record setting 6.81 pass @ 192.28 mph below!
– Revised 2/2021
| Driver Info: | |
| Name: | Kevin Swaney |
| Age: | 46 |
| Residence: | Uniontown, Ohio |
| Engine Info: | |
| Engine Builder: | Tin Indian Performance |
| CID: | 535 |
Bottom End: | |
| Block: | MR-1A Aluminum |
| Production Year: | 2010 |
| Bore: | 4.350 |
| Stroke: | 4.50 |
| Crankshaft: | Scat Lightweight Forged |
| Rods: | GRP 6.7" |
| Bearings: | Federal Mogul |
| Pistons: | Ross Custom |
| Rings: | Total Seal Custom |
| Compression Ratio: | 15.5 to 1 |
Cylinder Heads: | |
| Manufacturer and Type: | KRE Warp 6 Castings |
| Heads ported by: | Kauffman Racing Equipment - CNC |
| Chamber size: | 56 |
| Flow #s (Intake & Exhaust) | |
| Intake valve size: | 2.30 |
| Exhaust valve size: | 1.750 |
Valvetrain / Camshaft: | |
| Type: (solid flat, hyd flat, hyd roller, solid roller) | Solid Roller |
| Brand: | LSM |
| Lift: | |
| Duration @ .050 | |
| Advertised duration: | |
| Lobe Separation: | |
| Installed position: | |
| Firing Order (standard /4/7 swap / LS1): | LS1 |
| Cam size (standard / 50mm / 55mm etc): | 55mm |
| Rocker Arm (manufacturer & ratio): | KRE Custom Stands - T&D 1.65 Rockers |
| Pushrod (manufacturer / length / wall thickness): | Trend 11.2 long double taper |
| Lifter (manufacturer / type / size): | Crower .937 Solid Roller |
Power Adder: | |
| Power Adder description (blower / turbo size type etc.): | NONE! Naturally Aspirated |
| Boost reached: | |
| NO2 (shot size / # of stages) | |
| Fogger or Plate: | |
| Manufacturer of system: | |
Fuel System: | |
| Fuel Type (pump gas / alky / VP 110 etc.): | VP Q16 |
| Fuel Pump: | Holley Black |
Induction System: | |
| Intake Manifold: | KRE CNC Runner Sheet Metal Dual 4 |
| Carb (type / size / manufacturer / injected): | Pro System 1100 CFM Dominators |
| # of Carbs: | 2 |
| Spacer Plate / Thickness: | HVH 1" |
Ignition: | |
| Distributor: | MSD Pro Billet |
| Wires: | Fire Core 50 |
| Coil: | MSD |
| Plugs: | NGK |
| Timing: | 32 |
| Ignition Box / Amplifier (MSD etc.): | MSD Digital 7 |
| Car Info: | |
Exhaust: | |
| Headers (manufacturer) | KRE Custom Tri-Y |
| Primary Tube: | |
| Collector: | |
| Exhaust Pipes: | |
| Mufflers: | |
| Crossover: | |
Drivetrain: | |
| Transmission: | Power Glide |
| Trans Built by: | Rossler |
| Converter (manufacturer & stall) | Neal Chance 6000 Stall |
| Converter Size (9" / 10" etc.): | 9" |
| Clutch Manufacturer: | |
| Clutch Size: | |
| Rear End Gear: | Richmond 4.11 |
| Spool or Locker: | Spool |
| Shifter: | B&M Pro |
| Axels (manufacturer & spline count): | Mark Williams |
Chassis & Suspension: | |
| Year Built: | 2002 |
| Race wight with driver: | |
| Chassis Built by: | Cameron Race Cars |
| Model: | Rear Engine Dragster |
| Body Work & Paint: | Wrap by Auto Pro Design |
| Tires - Front: | Goodyear |
| Tires - Rear: | Goodyear |
| Wheels / Rims - Front: | |
| Wheels / Rims - Back: | Weld Double Bead Locks |
| Chassis Mods: | |
Driver Bio: | Kevin is the owner / operator of Tin Indian Performance where he builds Pontiac engines and manufacturers Pontiac parts. He has been racing for approximately 20 years and has had Pontiacs all his life. He owns 2 other Pontiacs - a '66 GTO and a '69 Ventura. His first car was a '67 LeMans Convertible. |
Car Owner Bio: | |
| Timeslip: | 6.818 @ 192.28 mph |
