Ford Stocker idea?

[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.