Originally Posted by joe huestis (Post 610415)

. As I have said before we need more lower class “junior” stockers !

Originally Posted by Rick Unterseh (Post 610408)

Jeff,
Remember, Billy still has the pushbutton wall mounted phone, give him time, he will come around. :)

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 610417)

Lots of things have changed since this thread's inception.
National events are pretty much out of reach for a lot of us now.
The local association combos are where it's at for a good majority.
Why not put one of these "penny savers" together and support the guys who appreciate your business?

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland (Post 610431)

Somebody tell me why a '75-'77 Buick 350 2-bbl rated at 220 big cam or 205 small cam is not a good base for a dime rocket?

Originally Posted by Rick Unterseh (Post 610408)

Jeff,
Remember, Billy still has the pushbutton wall mounted phone, give him time, he will come around. :)

Originally Posted by Dave Muller (Post 610433)

Hey, give the man some credit. At least it's not rotary dial.

Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 610432)

I don't see anything wrong with it other than maybe parts availability. 77 Century/Regal can make T. Personally, I think that the Regal is a good looking car.

Originally Posted by jmantle (Post 610300)

Maybe we could start with the V/SA combo that last set the record. Should be competitive with the 302 Fords both cost and performance wise.

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 610437)

Isaac, don't/didn't you have a 77 Regal?

Originally Posted by cicero819 (Post 610342)

My favorite 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC 4.6L 290 H.P. 3775 pds. Everything from the mustangs fits this model just add a gear M/SA plus it look good.

Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 610571)

It's not in the guide.

Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 610438)

Jim, you're going to have to refresh my memory on this one. Was it your combo or the Super6?

Originally Posted by Nick Heath (Post 610933)

OK, who went to the trouble of getting the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis into the class guide?

4.6L mod motor, rated at 220hp at a 17.xx weight break - so either Q/SA at 3910 or R/SA at 4130. Similar specs and shared parts with the Mustang GT, which is at 260.

Anything to see here?

Originally Posted by Nick Heath (Post 610933)

OK, who went to the trouble of getting the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis into the class guide?

4.6L mod motor, rated at 220hp at a 17.xx weight break - so either Q/SA at 3910 or R/SA at 4130. Similar specs and shared parts with the Mustang GT, which is at 260.

Anything to see here?

Originally Posted by Paul Wong (Post 610936)

It will run plenty good...not a dime rocket. DFI, good rear end to hold up to the weight.

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland (Post 266850)

Okay, since I have already let the cat out of the bag on the other thread, I will start with my favorite, the '76 or '77 Camaro, '78 Camaro LT or '78 Firebird Formula, or '79 Camaro Berlinetta with a 305 2-bbl for U/SA. The pluses for this combination and the potential makes it a must look at in my opinion.

The engine is basically the same as the one Billy Lynn and Dean Oliver race in their Malibus in K & L. The only difference is the carb and a smaller intake valve (which may be a plus with the smaller carb!). Those Malibus run 11.80s consistently at 3250 lbs, so we can get a guage on the potential of the U combination from that. If you allow that the switch to a 2-bbl will chop a full second off and the added weight for U (3770 lbs. minimum) will slow by another .6 or so, the U combination should run mid 13s in a class with a 15.15 index. I see lots of potential there to be a competitor.

Then, consider that the 200 Metric or 200R4 is available and the car will be equipped with a GM 8.5" ten bolt. The 200 is a transmission of choice in lots of classes and the 8.5 is plenty strong enough with stock parts for this combo. The body has leaf springs so traction is easy and the plethora of available bolt-ons makes used parts easy to find. There have been several racers over the years chase combinations using the Rochester 2-bbl, so even the carb is not exactly an unknown.

I see lots of affordable potential in these combinations. I think the big problem for most people would be resisting the temptation to go overboard with the cosmetics and tricks that are available and applicable for the engine and car.

Originally Posted by 89bird (Post 613821)

What are the thoughts on a 76 trans am with a Pontiac motor in it, 8.5 ten bolt, th400 trans would it make a buget minded stocker.

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 613826)

Which engine ? Neither one is particularly great. The 400 would be okay in L/SA , where there are not a lot of cars to bother you.
Forget the 400..Look around for a T350 with a 2.75 low and some light parts...Minimum.

Originally Posted by 89bird (Post 613854)

My apologies it's a th350, and the motor is a 1969 Pontiac 350

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 613855)

Okay...so what engine do you plan on running though?

Originally Posted by 89bird (Post 613862)

I guess I'm stuck with a pontiac,

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 613873)

Things could be worse, my friend.

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone (Post 610939)

Yeah! Now, if they'd let you deep stage it .. ;-)[/QUsOTE]

Just take two bumps and hope the top bulb stays on.....
How I run the N/O/P Aspen 318 Wagon!
It got me to Finals at Sonoma couple years back.

Originally Posted by billy nees (Post 613931)

what year is your firebird?

Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 657858)

Lots of good stuff for 5.9 magnum jeep to look at!

Originally Posted by Billy Nees (Post 657858)

Lots of good stuff for 5.9 magnum jeep to look at!