1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop

[Rose Racing]

Mike Graham built Autolite Carburetor mounted and The 302 is almost ready for the Dyno room at Holbrook Racing Engines

[Rose Racing]

Went to Holbrook Racing Engines and picked up our new bullet... We saw some Factory X eye candy while we were there.

[FireSale]

If I'm right, your head numbers need to be


D0OE-B 302/140

D1AE-CB 351C/240


for stock.

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Im building a 1971 Ford Torino 500 hardtop. It has a 302 2v Autolite 2100 carb completely stock engine with a C4 and a 9inch rear. I also have stock Iron cleveland 4v heads and the matching Iron 4v intake and just need a block. Im trying to decide to either run T/SA or U/SA with the 302 2V or G/SA or F/SA with the 351C I just need a block and a Holley 0-3310C or I could just build a footbrake bracket car. Im not really shur what direction I wanna go or what would make the most sense? I also have a Jim Paquet C4 4800 stall converter.

PM on the way.

[SDT1DYI]

Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Im building a 1971 Ford Torino 500 hardtop. It has a 302 2v Autolite 2100 carb completely stock engine with a C4 and a 9inch rear. I also have stock Iron cleveland 4v heads and the matching Iron 4v intake and just need a block. Im trying to decide to either run T/SA or U/SA with the 302 2V or G/SA or F/SA with the 351C I just need a block and a Holley 0-3310C or I could just build a footbrake bracket car. Im not really shur what direction I wanna go or what would make the most sense? I also have a Jim Paquet C4 4800 stall converter.

I would suggest building the 302 2 barrel.
Not because it's the best combination, but because it's the most economical way to get your feet wet in Class Racing and you can bracket race it all day long.
You will be able to get 400-500 passes on it with no issues.
Then decide after a season or two, what direction to go.
Ford 2 barrel, best guy is Brian Seaburg, #1 at Indy this year with a 302 2 barrel. Don't know if he does them for others.
Good luck with what ever you build .

Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620
B/SA, G/SA and M/SA

[Rose Racing]

Originally Posted by SDT1DYI

I would suggest building the 302 2 barrel.
Not because it's the best combination, but because it's the most economical way to get your feet wet in Class Racing and you can bracket race it all day long.
You will be able to get 400-500 passes on it with no issues.
Then decide after a season or two, what direction to go.
Ford 2 barrel, best guy is Brian Seaburg, #1 at Indy this year with a 302 2 barrel. Don't know if he does them for others.
Good luck with what ever you build .

Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620
B/SA, G/SA and M/SA

Already picked the 302 2v for U/SA. It is at Chris Holbrooks being built currently

[Carguy49]

Glad to see the progress on your project. Looks like you are making very good decisions on parts selection. Your car is like the one I ran back in 1973. YES, I know that was almost 50 years ago. Brings back some great memories and look forward to your results.

[SDT1DYI]

Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Already picked the 302 2v for U/SA. It is at Chris Holbrooks being built currently

Well your using one of the best in Holbrook. Does not sound like it's going to be a normal 302 2V budget project.
Look forward to seeing the results.
Best if luck with it.

Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620.

[Rose Racing]

Last weekend I painted the headers and getting ready to pull the gas tank and old fuel lines tomorrow and get ready to start on the fuel system... 2 1/2 gallon cell with -6 fuel lines, Holley Blue pump and Holley fuel regulator with Moroso Filters....

[Rose Racing]

I purchased a Holley black pump and Holley regulator. Any tips,tricks suggestions on mounting?