Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! - Page 51

Jim Caughlin · 12-09-2022, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jmantle

Curious if anyone knows the history of the C5 head being approved for use on a 64 production engine. Many years ago I worked for a Ford rebuilder, only saw C5 heads used on 6 bolt blocks which didn't come out until 65.

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

I know how it happened but had to swear not give out the details...

Dyno · 12-09-2022, 04:38 PM

I found the nicest low mileage 1982 Camaro, however it has the 2.5 Iron Duke/Turbo200 combination. I think it fits in W/SA. Has anyone ever tried this combination before? Thanks! Dyno

Doug Hoven · 12-09-2022, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Henrys Toy

Good morning Doug and to all,
I'm in the middle classes today and I noticed your reply, I always liked those Ford bodies but what would be the "natural" class weight of that car work out to be?
I have to agree with Joe that finding a suitable body at a somewhat reasonable cost is going to be a little tuff these days. As I remember those cars were pretty "tinny" - meaning light. What does that combination have to weight?
Have a Good Day and a Nice Weekend.

Respectfully,
Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA

The car would have to weigh 2896 with driver in it's natural class of N/SA. Add or take away 94 pounds to make M or O.

Tom P · 12-09-2022, 05:08 PM

That weight would be doable and 65-66 Mustang hardtops are sometimes not too expensive. Lots out there and easy to get parts for.

Since a 64 1/2 Mustang is called a 1965 model maybe that's why the heads are allowed.

Marty Knox · 12-10-2022, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyno

I found the nicest low mileage 1982 Camaro, however it has the 2.5 Iron Duke/Turbo200 combination. I think it fits in W/SA. Has anyone ever tried this combination before? Thanks! Dyno

I have always wanted a 4 cylinder Camaro. Twice I thought I had a deal to buy one, but they both fell through. But I don't think 1982 4 cyl. Camaro is in the guide.

Dyno · 12-10-2022, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty Knox

I have always wanted a 4 cylinder Camaro. Twice I thought I had a deal to buy one, but they both fell through. But I don't think 1982 4 cyl. Camaro is in the guide.

Fits U, V or W/SA. First year of the TB fuel injection.

mike britt · 12-10-2022, 10:10 PM

The throttle body on it probably isn't much smaller than the one on the 305 and 350 TPI motors.

brian schuetta · 12-12-2022, 07:20 PM

Curious as to how much a nice 82' Camaro 4 cylinder costs?

Billy Nees · 12-12-2022, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brian schuetta

Curious as to how much a nice 82' Camaro 4 cylinder costs?

It won't be the price, it will be the finding one.

Billy Nees · 12-12-2022, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom P

Since a 64 1/2 Mustang is called a 1965 model maybe that's why the heads are allowed.

I'd like to see you explain that comment to someone who restores/collects 64 1/2 Mustangs! It would probably be like explaining to a restorer that your AMX or 273 Valiant cane with an Edelbrock intake.

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Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 699 Likes: 29 Liked 224 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! That weight would be doable and 65-66 Mustang hardtops are sometimes not too expensive. Lots out there and easy to get parts for. Since a 64 1/2 Mustang is called a 1965 model maybe that's why the heads are allowed.

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