Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by 89bird

To be honest I don't recall what he runs, I just no I've seen him at the track quite a few times and thought it's a affordable drag car, and the main thing he has fun with it.

Sounds like a cheap Sportsman Bracket car to me..(12.0 and slower)

[89bird]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Sounds like a cheap Sportsman Bracket car to me..(12.0 and slower)

I would say so

[Doug Hoven]

Being that this is the most recent "Dime Rocket" thread, I would think this is the appropriate place for this information. With the most recent HP adjustments released, something that comes to mind is the 64 mustang 289 210 hp combo. Now with a rating of 188hp, apart from the cost of buying the car itself, I would think this could be built into a pretty good M,N,O car fairly cost effectively. Apart from the somewhat small carb, it has some pretty liberal cylinder head specs compared to other very similar SBF heads, and some pretty good compression capabilities. Just some food for thought.

[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by Doug Hoven

Being that this is the most recent "Dime Rocket" thread, I would think this is the appropriate place for this information. With the most recent HP adjustments released, something that comes to mind is the 64 mustang 289 210 hp combo. Now with a rating of 188hp, apart from the cost of buying the car itself, I would think this could be built into a pretty good L,M,N car fairly cost effectively. Apart from the somewhat small carb, it has some pretty liberal cylinder head specs compared to other very similar SBF heads, and some pretty good compression capabilities. Just some food for thought.

I agree that this is now a possibility, Also note that the C5 head (which is a much better head) is legal on that combo.

[jmantle]

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

I agree that this is now a possibility, Also note that the C5 head (which is a much better head) is legal on that combo.

Curious if anyone knows the history of the C5 head being approved for use on a 64 production engine. Many years ago I worked for a Ford rebuilder, only saw C5 heads used on 6 bolt blocks which didn't come out until 65.

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by jmantle

Curious if anyone knows the history of the C5 head being approved for use on a 64 production engine. Many years ago I worked for a Ford rebuilder, only saw C5 heads used on 6 bolt blocks which didn't come out until 65.

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

I know how it happened but had to swear not give out the details...

[brian schuetta]

Curious as to how much a nice 82' Camaro 4 cylinder costs?

[Dyno]

I found the nicest low mileage 1982 Camaro, however it has the 2.5 Iron Duke/Turbo200 combination. I think it fits in W/SA. Has anyone ever tried this combination before? Thanks! Dyno

[Marty Knox]

Originally Posted by Dyno

I found the nicest low mileage 1982 Camaro, however it has the 2.5 Iron Duke/Turbo200 combination. I think it fits in W/SA. Has anyone ever tried this combination before? Thanks! Dyno

I have always wanted a 4 cylinder Camaro. Twice I thought I had a deal to buy one, but they both fell through. But I don't think 1982 4 cyl. Camaro is in the guide.

[joe huestis]

Originally Posted by Doug Hoven

Being that this is the most recent "Dime Rocket" thread, I would think this is the appropriate place for this information. With the most recent HP adjustments released, something that comes to mind is the 64 mustang 289 210 hp combo. Now with a rating of 188hp, apart from the cost of buying the car itself, I would think this could be built into a pretty good M,N,O car fairly cost effectively. Apart from the somewhat small carb, it has some pretty liberal cylinder head specs compared to other very similar SBF heads, and some pretty good compression capabilities. Just some food for thought.

Good luck trying to find a decent body to start a build on. If one was to be found would probably be an Az. car. All those up north rusted away decades ago. If one tackled this it would be a 10+ on the cool meter !