1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

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?

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

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

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

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

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

Plus as mentioned, all 260 blocks use the oddball 5 bolt bellhousing, which means that the later C4`s won`t bolt up, and until recently, a 5 bolt SFI scattershield was unavailable, but Quick Times does now list one. You could convert the Falcon to a 65, but even then, I believe that the 289 in the Falcon is 2 barrel only.

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

You could always sleeve down a 289 block if it was a good combo..
It's not!

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

Can't make 64 into a 65 was totally new body

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

Can't make 64 into a 65 was totally new body?.... um, no, 64 and 65 falcon, same body, different grill and tail lights

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

What classic looking cars though. Any of you guys know if a 9 inch tire will even fit?

Re: 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint V8
 

I use a 9" out of a 69 Torino ( not cut down) 15x8 wheels with 5 1/2" back space. Had to push out the fenders and cut the wheel opening on the front for clearance. The tire is a 275 -15 Hoosier DOT radial and 28" tall. Not much room left.

Another difference is the body side moulding. 64's is wider apart than the 65's.

Jeff