Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[Dwight Southerland]

Actually, Ronnie, the 318 2-bbl at 185 is one of those "Why doesn't somebody do that?" combinations for me. I know everyboy complains that the carb is too small, but the '65 273 with the same specs is rated at 176. Surely 45 cubic inches is worth 9 hp!

[goinbroke2]

Here's another Ford for "U"

83 t-bird 232 v-6 @ 140hp

1.08 2bbl
1.795/1.47 valves (bigger than 302)
.415/.417 lift (bigger than 302)
Outer springs WITH damper
Huge cleveland style aluminum heads with 1.73 rocker arms

Fox body t-bird so all mustang stuff fits (C4/headers/gears/struts/etc)

Downside is hard to find parts/not supported.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Ronnie Hamlin

OK, here's another mopar that will get into "U"
1979 Aspen SE station wagon with a 318/135/185 (natural break is 19.13,add weight to make U) The small 2bbl would be a limiting factor, but the coolness of a station wagon with woodgrain is undeniable!

And I'll bet that a good scrounge could really "dime" that one together.