66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions

Tgreen3724 · 08-31-2015, 10:47 AM

Have a good friend who has the bug to build a stocker out of a 66 Fairlane Wagon and I need some guidance to pass along on what combination would be the most advantageous. I don't know anything about Fords and need some help.. What would you guys build and why if you were in his shoes?

Billy Nees · 08-31-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tgreen3724

Have a good friend who has the bug to build a stocker out of a 66 Fairlane Wagon and I need some guidance to pass along on what combination would be the most advantageous. I don't know anything about Fords and need some help.. What would you guys build and why if you were in his shoes?

A 67 Fairlane wagon.

www.classracerinfo.com

FireSale · 08-31-2015, 11:30 AM

Saw a 66 Fairlane wagon sell on Mecum Auctions yesterday for $66,000...

Anyway, there are three versions of the wagon as far as I can tell. Fairlane, Deluxe and Squire. All are similar but weight and trim might be a bit different. For class racing you need to match that.

The most competitive (on paper) wagon is the one with the 390/265hp engine. It has a factor of 13.52 to 13.59 depending on model and falls into L/S or L/SA. The range for that class is 13.50 to 13.99 so it sits on the top.

Go to the NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide for model weight info and find the Engine Blueprint Sheet on the same site for Ford 1966. Click NHRA Competition at the header of this site for the links.

Dale

Jared Jordan · 08-31-2015, 11:48 AM

Get ahold of Chris Whitney and see about the 427 4-speed combo as a '67. That wagon ran B/S and was stupid fast. Plus it looked like a blast to drive!

Video here:

FireSale · 08-31-2015, 12:01 PM

How does he turn a 66 into a 67? Flip it on CL?

Dale

Billy Nees · 08-31-2015, 12:13 PM

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Stocker 2 · 08-31-2015, 12:17 PM

1966 390/265 has a 2-bl carb and would not be competitive against the 4-bl cars in L class. Just because any car falls at the top of a class does not necessarily make it a good combo especially since weight can be adjusted today.

FireSale · 08-31-2015, 12:40 PM

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1966 390/265 has a 2-bl carb and would not be competitive against the 4-bl cars in L class. Just because any car falls at the top of a class does not necessarily make it a good combo especially since weight can be adjusted today.

True. That leaves the 390/315 with a 4BBL. It's a natural 11.41 to 11.47 in G/S or /SA. Shipping weight is between 3641 and 3660 depending on model.

You can run a 427/425 in the 66 wagon in Stock. The factor is 9.04 or 8.91.

And a 427/415, too. 9.43 for that combo. Looks like this 427 runs Shelby or Edelbrock heads.

The 427/425 would be C or B stock and the 427/415 would be C stock, too.

This is from the Stock Car Guide, not Dwight's link.

Dale

Paul Wong · 08-31-2015, 12:44 PM

The 390 4 barrel is the only way to go. Unless budget is not a factor.

Jared Jordan · 08-31-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FireSale

How does he turn a 66 into a 67? Flip it on CL?

Dale

That's for the smart Ford guys to figure out.

08-31-2015, 10:47 AM	#1
Tgreen3724 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Shepherdsville, Ky Posts: 38 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions Have a good friend who has the bug to build a stocker out of a 66 Fairlane Wagon and I need some guidance to pass along on what combination would be the most advantageous. I don't know anything about Fords and need some help.. What would you guys build and why if you were in his shoes?

08-31-2015, 11:30 AM	#3
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions Saw a 66 Fairlane wagon sell on Mecum Auctions yesterday for $66,000... Anyway, there are three versions of the wagon as far as I can tell. Fairlane, Deluxe and Squire. All are similar but weight and trim might be a bit different. For class racing you need to match that. The most competitive (on paper) wagon is the one with the 390/265hp engine. It has a factor of 13.52 to 13.59 depending on model and falls into L/S or L/SA. The range for that class is 13.50 to 13.99 so it sits on the top. Go to the NHRA Stock Car Classification Guide for model weight info and find the Engine Blueprint Sheet on the same site for Ford 1966. Click NHRA Competition at the header of this site for the links. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

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Jared Jordan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 611 Likes: 196 Liked 523 Times in 117 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions Get ahold of Chris Whitney and see about the 427 4-speed combo as a '67. That wagon ran B/S and was stupid fast. Plus it looked like a blast to drive! Video here: __________________ Jared Jordan 9 B/SA 2024 Jeg's D7 All Star - Stock Last edited by Jared Jordan; 08-31-2015 at 11:50 AM. Reason: Video

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FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions How does he turn a 66 into a 67? Flip it on CL? Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

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Stocker 2 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 137 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions 1966 390/265 has a 2-bl carb and would not be competitive against the 4-bl cars in L class. Just because any car falls at the top of a class does not necessarily make it a good combo especially since weight can be adjusted today.

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Paul Wong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 379 Likes: 99 Liked 407 Times in 81 Posts	Re: 66 Fairlane Wagon Combination Suggestions The 390 4 barrel is the only way to go. Unless budget is not a factor.