Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[MikeMoller]

Originally Posted by CaptCobrajet

In 200+ posts, no one mentioned this cream puff. 1964 Ford Galaxie 352/250 in O/SA. It gets a 1.12 Autolite or a 470 Holley. You can still buy a complete core engine for $150.

BP

How about the T Bird same year with the 390, add some weight for P?

Mike Moller

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by MikeMoller

How about the T Bird same year with the 390, add some weight for P?

Mike Moller

Not sure in NHRA took any HP off the 64 390, but Ford rated it at 300HP, and that engine has a smaller cam, and poorer intake and carb selection than the Fairlane/Mustang 390 does. T birdsare real heavy too, with cramped engine comparments, with no decent headers available.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

Not sure in NHRA took any HP off the 64 390, but Ford rated it at 300HP, and that engine has a smaller cam, and poorer intake and carb selection than the Fairlane/Mustang 390 does. T birdsare real heavy too, with cramped engine comparments, with no decent headers available.

It's at 288, Rory.
So, 4700 some odd lbs? Not a good plan... The highest and lightest you could go is maybe in K /SA , roll bar and all ..
Still a big car...but not one I'd call a Dime Rocket