1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop

Rose Racing · 10-25-2022, 10:24 PM

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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 · 10-26-2022, 10:00 AM

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 · 10-26-2022, 06:21 PM

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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 · 12-10-2022, 05:56 PM

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 · 01-14-2023, 07:49 PM

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

pmrphil · 01-15-2023, 10:29 AM

The pump must be lower than the fuel - remember, electric pumps ONLY "push" fuel, they don't "pull", unlike a mechanical pump.

Kirk Morgan · 01-16-2023, 07:23 PM

Mount the fuel pump as close to the fuel tank as possible. Also figure out what class you want to run and you can make the plate where the fuel tank was and make it thicker or thinner to help with the weight of your car. In my Fairlane i had a 1/8 inch steel plate with about 60 pounds of ballast and a full size battery to weigh 3400 LBS.

Rose Racing · 02-07-2023, 11:36 PM

Fuel tank is out

10-26-2022, 10:00 AM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,971 Likes: 2,451 Liked 2,924 Times in 702 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop 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. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

12-10-2022, 05:56 PM	#4
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 353 Likes: 95 Liked 226 Times in 74 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop 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.... Attached Thumbnails

01-14-2023, 07:49 PM	#5
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 353 Likes: 95 Liked 226 Times in 74 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop I purchased a Holley black pump and Holley regulator. Any tips,tricks suggestions on mounting?

01-15-2023, 10:29 AM	#6
pmrphil Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 456 Likes: 1,795 Liked 346 Times in 150 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop The pump must be lower than the fuel - remember, electric pumps ONLY "push" fuel, they don't "pull", unlike a mechanical pump. __________________ Phil Molski PMR Performance S/C 1623

01-16-2023, 07:23 PM	#7
Kirk Morgan Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 229 Likes: 1 Liked 79 Times in 43 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Mount the fuel pump as close to the fuel tank as possible. Also figure out what class you want to run and you can make the plate where the fuel tank was and make it thicker or thinner to help with the weight of your car. In my Fairlane i had a 1/8 inch steel plate with about 60 pounds of ballast and a full size battery to weigh 3400 LBS.

02-07-2023, 11:36 PM	#8
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 353 Likes: 95 Liked 226 Times in 74 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Fuel tank is out Attached Thumbnails