Getting Started in Class Racing - Page 4

The Hitman · 05-19-2011, 08:56 AM

Mike,
I live 30 miles east of MP Dragway, I run there, owingsville and London ky.

i was there at the UMTR race but running Super E.T and Mod.
currently putting together the UMTR car again to run MP in June and Owingsville in Sept.

Phillip,
both cars have cages and no bars run into the engine compartment...

On a third note.
I have a friend who has a MINT 1982 Mercury Zephyr inline 6 c5 trans...
all original down to the CB (yikes)
could I do anything with that?

on a side note, I have a few older mustangs one being a 1967 Mustang factory 289 auto car, it's a roller now but got to thinking that would be a nice stock car?

Thanks,
Dan

goinbroke2 · 05-19-2011, 09:22 AM

If you have the original, unmodified 2bbl intake and carb, the 82GT is the way to go. Refactored to 162hp but with more lift, better intake and bigger carb, this is the 302 to run. Or jump to a fuelie/roller cam 302 87-newer.
The 83-84 has bad heads, flat tappet cam and is almost the same as an 85 which at least runs a roller cam and a bit better head.(smaller air inj port in exh port). 86 is a flat top piston odd ball, stay clear. 87 is good heads, roller cam and good induction.

To start out though? Either buy a complete stocker turn key or be prepared to spend $$ on stock legal valvejobs etc. And find a shop that does S/SS work not the local machinest no matter how good his rep is.

Billy Nees · 05-19-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by The Hitman

On a third note.
I have a friend who has a MINT 1982 Mercury Zephyr inline 6 c5 trans...
all original down to the CB (yikes)
could I do anything with that?

Thanks,
Dan

That Zephyr with the 200 inch 6 would be a fun $.10 car to play with in V with a c4 or 4 speed. Dave "Too Tall" Turner had a 200 Maverick that worked real well. I think that it would have really flown with some trans and converter work.

Chris1529 · 05-19-2011, 10:57 AM

Hitman,

Did you come over to the IHRA Pro-AM at London a couple weeks ago? There were some nice stockers and Superstockers there you could have looked at.

The Hitman · 05-19-2011, 01:05 PM

Chris,
no I did not,

I was obligated to drive someone else's car at another track.

i have all intentions of being at the Pro-Am race at Mp Drag way though.

and really looking forward to talking to people, I hope to meet some from this site there....

Billy,
I was thinking the same thing, gears, and some torque convertor work it would be fun, and could also double as me another car to enter in foot brake races...

I don't want a world championship, I just want to go rounds.

Thanks for the help guys..
we are still looking but seriously thinking about looking at the Zephyr

Mike Taylor 3601 · 05-19-2011, 02:57 PM

I'll be at Mt.Park Pro Am,UMTR. that's the plan anyway.
Mike Taylor 3601

The Hitman · 05-20-2011, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

I'll be at Mt.Park Pro Am,UMTR. that's the plan anyway.
Mike Taylor 3601

Awesome,
I'll look you up!

The Hitman · 05-27-2011, 12:59 PM

Sportsman. 11.50 to 13.50...

I guess thats my class,,,

rick lester · 05-27-2011, 09:35 PM

Another class is Stock GT with the Mercury. Stock GT is for 1980 cars and small trucks(?) and up with 55 thru 79 motors. Go with a 68 Merc small block with holley carb, 289? 302? Can't remember, might even be 67, which would be 289. Now that would be sweet. Paint it like Bob Gliddens Pro Stock Fairmont from weight break area, just my opinion.

rick lester · 05-27-2011, 09:48 PM

Forgot to add, v8/4 cylinder k member are the same, 6 cylinder k member is different so you will have to change it.

05-19-2011, 08:56 AM	#31
The Hitman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Getting Started in Class Racing Mike, I live 30 miles east of MP Dragway, I run there, owingsville and London ky. i was there at the UMTR race but running Super E.T and Mod. currently putting together the UMTR car again to run MP in June and Owingsville in Sept. Phillip, both cars have cages and no bars run into the engine compartment... On a third note. I have a friend who has a MINT 1982 Mercury Zephyr inline 6 c5 trans... all original down to the CB (yikes) could I do anything with that? on a side note, I have a few older mustangs one being a 1967 Mustang factory 289 auto car, it's a roller now but got to thinking that would be a nice stock car? Thanks, Dan __________________ SFV Motorsports IHRA MX36 Dan "The Hitman"

05-19-2011, 09:22 AM	#32
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 885 Likes: 1,586 Liked 384 Times in 149 Posts	Re: Getting Started in Class Racing If you have the original, unmodified 2bbl intake and carb, the 82GT is the way to go. Refactored to 162hp but with more lift, better intake and bigger carb, this is the 302 to run. Or jump to a fuelie/roller cam 302 87-newer. The 83-84 has bad heads, flat tappet cam and is almost the same as an 85 which at least runs a roller cam and a bit better head.(smaller air inj port in exh port). 86 is a flat top piston odd ball, stay clear. 87 is good heads, roller cam and good induction. To start out though? Either buy a complete stocker turn key or be prepared to spend $$ on stock legal valvejobs etc. And find a shop that does S/SS work not the local machinest no matter how good his rep is.

05-19-2011, 10:57 AM	#34
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Getting Started in Class Racing Hitman, Did you come over to the IHRA Pro-AM at London a couple weeks ago? There were some nice stockers and Superstockers there you could have looked at. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

05-19-2011, 01:05 PM	#35
The Hitman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Getting Started in Class Racing Chris, no I did not, I was obligated to drive someone else's car at another track. i have all intentions of being at the Pro-Am race at Mp Drag way though. and really looking forward to talking to people, I hope to meet some from this site there.... Billy, I was thinking the same thing, gears, and some torque convertor work it would be fun, and could also double as me another car to enter in foot brake races... I don't want a world championship, I just want to go rounds. Thanks for the help guys.. we are still looking but seriously thinking about looking at the Zephyr __________________ SFV Motorsports IHRA MX36 Dan "The Hitman"

05-19-2011, 02:57 PM	#36
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,371 Likes: 352 Liked 304 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Getting Started in Class Racing I'll be at Mt.Park Pro Am,UMTR. that's the plan anyway. Mike Taylor 3601

05-27-2011, 12:59 PM	#38
The Hitman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Getting Started in Class Racing Sportsman. 11.50 to 13.50... I guess thats my class,,, __________________ SFV Motorsports IHRA MX36 Dan "The Hitman"

05-27-2011, 09:35 PM	#39
rick lester Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Littlestown PA Posts: 163 Likes: 9 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Getting Started in Class Racing Another class is Stock GT with the Mercury. Stock GT is for 1980 cars and small trucks(?) and up with 55 thru 79 motors. Go with a 68 Merc small block with holley carb, 289? 302? Can't remember, might even be 67, which would be 289. Now that would be sweet. Paint it like Bob Gliddens Pro Stock Fairmont from weight break area, just my opinion.

05-27-2011, 09:48 PM	#40
rick lester Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Littlestown PA Posts: 163 Likes: 9 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Getting Started in Class Racing Forgot to add, v8/4 cylinder k member are the same, 6 cylinder k member is different so you will have to change it.