1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8

novassdude · 04-22-2011, 03:26 PM

With the new years available would this be a worth while car for a stocker?

Rory McNeil · 04-23-2011, 12:28 AM

Pretty sure the 64 Falcon is a 260 2 barrel only, a Mustang or Comet would be a better choice, with 289 4 barrel available.

Dave Casey · 04-23-2011, 10:34 AM

I didn't look it up, but I believe Rory is correct, 2bbl, my first car was a 64 falcon. I f the rating is real low, you would be in a fairly slow class, but it may be competative.

X-TECH MAN · 04-23-2011, 10:47 AM

The Sprint breaks at 17.09 and is rated at 164 HP for the 260. The 289 didnt become available in the falcon until 1965. Thats a Natural Q car. I dont think it has much of a chance with the 2 barr. carb. in any of the classes it can run against 4 barr. carbs and FI.

novassdude · 04-23-2011, 10:56 AM

OK I was just curouse I had seen a nice one for sale localy. I just new it was a v8 and a nice small package.

Fred Holdorf · 04-23-2011, 12:39 PM

Problems of a 164 HP 260, V8. 1.01 Motorcraft 2BBL carb (to small), 5 bolt bellhousing (4 speed), 2 speed auto only (Fordomatic, Not Powerglide), cam is tiny (.380" lift). I ran this engine when new with Jr. Stock rules and it was fair untill the turbo Corvairs came along (J/S). Dialing that 2 BBL combo is a headache, weather drives it crazy. The '63 260 is rated at 158 HP, but has the small intake and exhaust valves to deal with, althought with the small ports might work. At legal weight might go low 14's but Q/SA is a 13.8 index. Best to try a known combo to start with. Fred

novassdude · 04-23-2011, 02:12 PM

Like I said I was just wondering. I am not ready to give up on my Nova yet.

You would think that since this had the two speed ford tranny it should get to use the new two speed that is in the mustangs.

Tom keedle · 04-23-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

The Sprint breaks at 17.09 and is rated at 164 HP for the 260. The 289 didnt become available in the falcon until 1965. Thats a Natural Q car. I dont think it has much of a chance with the 2 barr. carb. in any of the classes it can run against 4 barr. carbs and FI.

i had a 64.5 mustang that had a 289/4bbl/4speed, i'd be surprised if it wasn't available in a 64 1/2 falcon futura but i can't say for sure.
oh never mind, 65 for a 289 falcon (convert the 64

)

btw, what does the " W/COM" below the body style mean?

Mark Yacavone · 04-23-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom keedle

i had a 64.5 mustang that had a 289/4bbl/4speed, i'd be surprised if it wasn't available in a 64 1/2 falcon futura but i can't say for sure.
oh never mind, 65 for a 289 falcon (convert the 64

)

btw, what does the " W/COM" below the body style mean?

Cruise-O-Matic . It's heavier, hence, a different weight break.

Tom keedle · 04-23-2011, 06:21 PM

makes sense now....
yep, can't argue with the "heavy"... as in RFH...

04-22-2011, 03:26 PM	#1
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 203 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 With the new years available would this be a worth while car for a stocker? Last edited by novassdude; 04-22-2011 at 03:27 PM. Reason: cant spell

04-23-2011, 12:28 AM	#2
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,257 Likes: 246 Liked 940 Times in 259 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 Pretty sure the 64 Falcon is a 260 2 barrel only, a Mustang or Comet would be a better choice, with 289 4 barrel available. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

04-23-2011, 10:34 AM	#3
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,154 Likes: 200 Liked 594 Times in 130 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 I didn't look it up, but I believe Rory is correct, 2bbl, my first car was a 64 falcon. I f the rating is real low, you would be in a fairly slow class, but it may be competative. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

04-23-2011, 10:47 AM	#4
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,207 Likes: 1,049 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 The Sprint breaks at 17.09 and is rated at 164 HP for the 260. The 289 didnt become available in the falcon until 1965. Thats a Natural Q car. I dont think it has much of a chance with the 2 barr. carb. in any of the classes it can run against 4 barr. carbs and FI. Last edited by X-TECH MAN; 04-23-2011 at 10:54 AM.

04-23-2011, 10:56 AM	#5
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 203 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 OK I was just curouse I had seen a nice one for sale localy. I just new it was a v8 and a nice small package.

04-23-2011, 12:39 PM	#6
Fred Holdorf Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Minden, Nv Posts: 44 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 Problems of a 164 HP 260, V8. 1.01 Motorcraft 2BBL carb (to small), 5 bolt bellhousing (4 speed), 2 speed auto only (Fordomatic, Not Powerglide), cam is tiny (.380" lift). I ran this engine when new with Jr. Stock rules and it was fair untill the turbo Corvairs came along (J/S). Dialing that 2 BBL combo is a headache, weather drives it crazy. The '63 260 is rated at 158 HP, but has the small intake and exhaust valves to deal with, althought with the small ports might work. At legal weight might go low 14's but Q/SA is a 13.8 index. Best to try a known combo to start with. Fred Last edited by Fred Holdorf; 04-23-2011 at 02:37 PM. Reason: Correct cam lift.

04-23-2011, 02:12 PM	#7
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 203 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 Like I said I was just wondering. I am not ready to give up on my Nova yet. You would think that since this had the two speed ford tranny it should get to use the new two speed that is in the mustangs.

04-23-2011, 06:21 PM	#10
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8 makes sense now.... yep, can't argue with the "heavy"... as in RFH...