Ford Stocker idea?

[Jeff Lee]

Originally Posted by Pat Cook

According to the NHRA engine classification guide, 68 Falcon/Mustang was available with a 4 barrel and 10.1 compression, with little bitty valves and a small camshaft.

Anybody traveling between Las Vegas and Phoenix Az, there is a real nice 68 V8 Falcon sitting in Wickenburg along the east side of 93. I have been going to stop and see it is for sale, but as usually always running late

There is a large sign on that car that says "THIS CAR IS NOT FOR SALE!"

[michael mercer]

Originally Posted by Eric Kitzan

My brother has a 1964 Ford falcon and he is turning it into a drag car, I told him he should build a stocker with a 289. An engine builder I know said if its a 2bbl car it not a good combo and that what it is. Does anyone run this combo and if so how well does it run. The car can also be a 65 falcon.

As a 64 it would have to run with a 260/2bbl. NHRA at 164hp,IHRA at 145hp. Might be decent at 145 horse. As a 65 would have to be 289/ 2bbl at 200 hp. Way over rated.
For what its worth , NHRA has derated the 71 302/2bbl Maverick from 210hp to 165hp after a written request. Might be worth a shot requesting a derate to 157 for the 289.

[treessavoy]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

Do any Ford guys run a 289/271 in S/SS?

'64-'65 Falcon's were not available with the 289/271hp but I read that the combo was avail in Canada but not made in significent numbers.

JimR