1979 Firebird - IHRA stocker?

Robert Swartz · 10-24-2008, 05:36 PM

I've been researching this as an idea for a while. My original thought was a 98-04 Ford Mustang with a 302 Windsor for GT stock. After crunching some numbers, I'm just not convinced the combination could ever be competitive.

A Firebird body has surfaced that I could acquire very reasonably. Being able to use any number of combinations of GM motors makes this an interesting alternative. Just bench racing a little, I'd appreciate the thoughts of some of the more experienced IHRA racers. Good choice/bad choice, changing it to an 80, it could fit GT stock, no shortage of engine combos there. Crate motor is another possibility. Another gentlemen on this board sent me a pm about a motor he has available.

As of now, I'm still just researching, putting information on paper. Looking for others thoughts?

10-24-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
Robert Swartz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nineveh, Indiana Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	1979 Firebird - IHRA stocker? I've been researching this as an idea for a while. My original thought was a 98-04 Ford Mustang with a 302 Windsor for GT stock. After crunching some numbers, I'm just not convinced the combination could ever be competitive. A Firebird body has surfaced that I could acquire very reasonably. Being able to use any number of combinations of GM motors makes this an interesting alternative. Just bench racing a little, I'd appreciate the thoughts of some of the more experienced IHRA racers. Good choice/bad choice, changing it to an 80, it could fit GT stock, no shortage of engine combos there. Crate motor is another possibility. Another gentlemen on this board sent me a pm about a motor he has available. As of now, I'm still just researching, putting information on paper. Looking for others thoughts? __________________ Robert Swartz - Swartz & Lane 66 Chevy II Pro 95 Achieva EF/SA, 78 Mustang II U/SA (work in progress) #354 stock