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David Lee 08-03-2012 12:07 AM
Re: Inline six/fox body header?
 
If I were you I would just go bracket race that combo and have fun with it. Do all the suspension mods etc and then drop the 302 in it. Spending the money on a header that may or may not work well is just a waste of money.

VStock 08-03-2012 03:38 AM
Re: Inline six/fox body header?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by iraceitall (Post 338641)
It's a combo I have, what I have accumulated has been dirt-cheap (trying my hand at a Dime Rocket) and the NHRA HP is wrong (working on that). I'm going to start with the six, and maybe move to a 302 later. I'm following some good advice from Billy Nees, and honestly, I'm a glutton and like the challenge. I have always liked messing with sixes, and oddballs at that.
You're facing the same issues I am. I have a car/engine combo I want to run (67 El Camino/230), but the advice here is that it's not competitive. Do I build what I have and want to build, or do I buy a car that has a better chance of winning?

David Lee 08-03-2012 03:46 AM
Re: Inline six/fox body header?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by VStock (Post 338662)
You're facing the same issues I am. I have a car/engine combo I want to run (67 El Camino/230), but the advice here is that it's not competitive. Do I build what I have and want to build, or do I buy a car that has a better chance of winning?
You can win with any car,just talk to Lane Weber or a host of other guys here like Mark Y. The problem is you may spend more money than necessary jsu to get this combo run the number

Mark Ruset 08-03-2012 05:40 AM
Re: Inline six/fox body header?
 
Just make sure this combo has the potential to at least run the index if you are going class racing. Other wise it's just a waste of time and money.

Joe Toller 08-03-2012 11:40 AM
Re: Inline six/fox body header?
 
This engine combo can run the index in a Maverick or Comet, I get a slightly better flowing head and a little less weight, so I figure if I'm in the ballpark I *should* at least run the index. I personally think it'd be fun as hell to put a 200 with a 1bbl in the 15's. I like the oddballs. At this point, I have everything but a converter and cam, and by scrounging (thank you CL and ebay) and using some used parts I am in it $1500. Granted that is just collecting parts and I have yet to tear into the motor and trans. I found a header unused for $150. I'll probably start a build blog to share, good or bad.

When someone says why, ask, why not?

Joe Toller 08-03-2012 12:30 PM
Re: Inline six/fox body header?
 
If it doesn't run the number, I can put that 200 in another Fairmont with some more cam and carb on the street and then I'll go 302, but not until after I give the six a fair shot.

Capri 08-07-2012 06:54 PM
Re: Inline six/fox body header?
 
My car is not that competitive. I am a 1 of 1 combination. Im usually .3 back of the chebbie guys and V6 other chebbie and pontiac guys. I have a blast, do ok, and did better than was expected first time around when the car was built. Go for it. I seem to recall a rather good running straight 6 in a Comet........... with a stick........

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Joe Toller 08-12-2012 11:36 PM
Re: Inline six/fox body header?
 
What are you running Capri?


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