1978 Volare

Coleydog · 04-18-2016, 10:46 AM

Been looking at the NHRA car specs and there seems to be some error on engine hp. I keep coming up with a 20 something factor. Tried a 74 duster 360 and that shows more hp same engine. So what is the factor for a 78 Volare,360 big cam, iron head? Or what class? Thanks

Myron Piatek · 04-18-2016, 12:06 PM

If I remember correctly, most of the 360's in a Volare/Aspen are 289 HP (4 barrel). Doeesn't matter if it's big cam/small cam or big carb/little carb. 1976 may be a bit less.Most end up in the G/H/I range.

At work and don't have time to look'em up.

Coleydog · 04-18-2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

If I remember correctly, most of the 360's in a Volare/Aspen are 289 HP (4 barrel). Doeesn't matter if it's big cam/small cam or big carb/little carb. 1976 may be a bit less.Most end up in the G/H/I range.

At work and don't have time to look'em up.

Thanks found the info, all I had to do was look up top of the new posts, CR had it there. Looking at a Volare already set up ready to go, not sure if price is good or bad or if competive.

Dwight Southerland · 04-18-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

If I remember correctly, most of the 360's in a Volare/Aspen are 289 HP (4 barrel). Doeesn't matter if it's big cam/small cam or big carb/little carb. 1976 may be a bit less.Most end up in the G/H/I range.

At work and don't have time to look'em up.

You are not signed up on www.classracerinfo.com? What a shame! You could have seen everything you need to know from hp factors to classifications to race weights to engine specs with just a few clicks.

Coleydog · 04-18-2016, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

You are not signed up on www.classracerinfo.com? What a shame! You could have seen everything you need to know from hp factors to classifications to race weights to engine specs with just a few clicks.

Yes that's where I got the info, just didn't see it till after I posted.

Carguy49 · 04-18-2016, 05:20 PM

I see you are new to Class Racer. Welcome and enjoy. You will find lots of very helpful people on this site.

Is the Volare that you are looking at the former Lisa Bolton car that is in the Classified section??

If so, you can't build the car for what they are asking. I would call them and find out all you can about it and then, if possible, go look at it in person.

Things to ask: How fresh is the drive train, how far under index does it run and when was it last run?? These and a few more should give you a great starting place to possibly buy that car, or any car that meets your needs..

GTX JOHN · 04-18-2016, 10:42 PM

Gregg Luneauk has a nice one sitting in his shop ready to run
I think he might sell it....He bought back his Duster stocker.

Coleydog · 04-19-2016, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

Gregg Luneauk has a nice one sitting in his shop ready to run
I think he might sell it....He bought back his Duster stocker.

The one I'm looking at has been stashed away for maybe 8-10 years, engine was freshened and updated, new converter, but never put back together so have no idea what it should or could run. Was told it ran 11.50-60 on old setup??

tstickff · 04-19-2016, 08:50 PM

I have been running mine in F/SA, It weighs 3200 lbs in F weight, seems to like not having the weight in it. I have been 10.80s with it on an 11.85 index, I would be willing to sell it, it has the best of the best in it, pro-trans with 4 passes on it since new, brand new tires, kirkey seats etc, as nice of a car as you can get, rare t-top original r/t car. motor is apart currently. when finished should run .95 under easy. if interested give me a call

603-953-4640

Tim

04-18-2016, 10:46 AM	#1
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	1978 Volare Been looking at the NHRA car specs and there seems to be some error on engine hp. I keep coming up with a 20 something factor. Tried a 74 duster 360 and that shows more hp same engine. So what is the factor for a 78 Volare,360 big cam, iron head? Or what class? Thanks

04-18-2016, 12:06 PM	#2
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: 1978 Volare If I remember correctly, most of the 360's in a Volare/Aspen are 289 HP (4 barrel). Doeesn't matter if it's big cam/small cam or big carb/little carb. 1976 may be a bit less.Most end up in the G/H/I range. At work and don't have time to look'em up. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

04-18-2016, 05:20 PM	#6
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,985 Likes: 2,486 Liked 2,967 Times in 713 Posts	Re: 1978 Volare I see you are new to Class Racer. Welcome and enjoy. You will find lots of very helpful people on this site. Is the Volare that you are looking at the former Lisa Bolton car that is in the Classified section?? If so, you can't build the car for what they are asking. I would call them and find out all you can about it and then, if possible, go look at it in person. Things to ask: How fresh is the drive train, how far under index does it run and when was it last run?? These and a few more should give you a great starting place to possibly buy that car, or any car that meets your needs.. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

04-18-2016, 10:42 PM	#7
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,736 Likes: 2,808 Liked 2,488 Times in 698 Posts	Re: 1978 Volare Gregg Luneauk has a nice one sitting in his shop ready to run I think he might sell it....He bought back his Duster stocker. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

04-19-2016, 08:50 PM	#9
tstickff Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 469 Likes: 308 Liked 561 Times in 138 Posts	Re: 1978 Volare I have been running mine in F/SA, It weighs 3200 lbs in F weight, seems to like not having the weight in it. I have been 10.80s with it on an 11.85 index, I would be willing to sell it, it has the best of the best in it, pro-trans with 4 passes on it since new, brand new tires, kirkey seats etc, as nice of a car as you can get, rare t-top original r/t car. motor is apart currently. when finished should run .95 under easy. if interested give me a call 603-953-4640 Tim