Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Bench Racer

I was looking in the guide and found a 1978 pinto wagon with the 2.8 V6 2bbl. it is rated at 120hp, factory weight of 2645# and is on a 22.04 weight break (V-stock). Has anyone ever ran one of these? I think it was rated about 6 hp more than the 2300, but has .5 less compression, and smaller valves and cam. Does this engine have any potential? Don Jackson

Okay, you want a 77, 78...10 less hp with less compression. Not enough to worry about ,with 220 less pounds less weight though.
You don't need a Pinto wagon though..In fact, you don't even need a Pinto.
Mustang II is the way to go. If all else fails, go with a 302.
*Actually, you can use a Fox body 79 too..Still with 2150 1.08 carb

[Mark Yacavone]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcraft_2150_carburetor

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

*Actually, you can use a Fox body 79 too..Still with 2150 1.08 carb

I think that the FOX Mustang would be the way to go from a parts standpoint. It would need some work on the Blueprint Specs though. 79 shows 2 171s in the class Guide, one at 100/130 HP and one at 109/120 HP and both autos. The Blueprints show only the 100/130 HP motor and it lists carbs for both auto and stick!
BTW, I can remember seeing Rockwells car at Island leaving on the bumper and breaking axles! talk about Stockers needing wheelie bars!

[Billy Nees]

Dime Rocket Alert! http://www.classracer.com/classforum...ad.php?t=48226
I don't know Tom or Sean but I have seen the car around and think that this puppy could be faster than stink. AND it can fit 5 different classes with an intake change.

[Bob Bender]

The three cars here are still good "Dime Rockets"

[Billy Nees]

Bob, do you know where there is a Vega, Monza or Astre laying around?

[Marty Knox]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Bob, do you know where there is a Vega, Monza or Astre laying around?

There is a 77 Astre on EBay right now. Bid is at $3000, reserve not met.

[Daran Summerton]

I have a nice 83 malibu wagon roller I would trade for a monza or sell cheap

[lvd2340]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Bob, do you know where there is a Vega, Monza or Astre laying around?

What year(s) would it have to be? What engine would be preferred?

[lvd2340]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Dime Rocket Alert! http://www.classracer.com/classforum...ad.php?t=48226
I don't know Tom or Sean but I have seen the car around and think that this puppy could be faster than stink. AND it can fit 5 different classes with an intake change.

Man that car is a boat at nearly 4k lbs. Definitely fits the different & unique factor. I would never have imagined hearing the term faster than stink and Imperial used in the same sentence lol.