Anyone here race an inline six?

Joe Toller · 01-11-2009, 05:27 PM

Well, I'm looking at combos, and wanted to do something unique. I thought an inline six would be cool, and wanted to see what was out there. I was thinking possibly a Mopar or older (60's) AMC, and I have a Fairmont, but who knows?

greg fulk · 01-11-2009, 05:48 PM

The ford is not the way to go! AMC maybe...the Mopar just got Hp reduced a couple years ago? If ya have any questions on a chevy let me know.

Dave Turner · 01-11-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by greg fulk

The ford is not the way to go! AMC maybe...the Mopar just got Hp reduced a couple years ago? If ya have any questions on a chevy let me know.

If I was starting from scratch, with an I6 as my goal power source, it would be an AMC. Chev as a second choice.

Joe Toller · 01-11-2009, 07:01 PM

Thanks for all the info and help so far guys, out of all the racing I have done this may be the friendliest forum I've been on.

With all the great insight I've gotten, I'm down to a slant-six Mopar (Aspen Wagon?) or an AMC then, maybe 60's Rambler?

Tom Goldman · 01-11-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Turner

If I was starting from scratch, with an I6 as my goal power source, it would be an AMC. Chev as a second choice.

The AMC 6 is a good choice for a strong bottom end, but choose carefully,carburation is limited to a 1 bbl on most years,with only a few with 2bbl. .....Same for cam lift .....The '77 is the best choice,and has been run sucessfully by several racers,most notably, the infamous Ed F. .....As far as racing a 6 goes, any of them is a challange, ask Billy Nees, by far ,in my opinion,one of the more sucessful 6 cyl Stock racers.....Tom

Billy Nees · 01-11-2009, 08:51 PM

If you have a Fairmont with a 200 then play with it. It's not that bad a combo at 115 hp and it's a 10 cent build except for trans and converter.

Joe Toller · 01-11-2009, 09:08 PM

Hmmm, the car is REALLY clean and low mileage. I was down to it or Ed suggested a Rambler American, which I also have one of. Guess I have some thinking to do. Thanks so much everyone.

Joe Toller · 01-11-2009, 09:09 PM

Oh yeah, I don't have a rulebook at hand yet, could anyone maybe tell me what class the Fairmont would fall into? It's a coupe.

Tom keedle · 01-13-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

The AMC 6 is a good choice for a strong bottom end, but choose carefully,carburation is limited to a 1 bbl on most years,with only a few with 2bbl. .....Same for cam lift .....The '77 is the best choice,and has been run sucessfully by several racers,most notably, the infamous Ed F. .....As far as racing a 6 goes, any of them is a challange, ask Billy Nees, by far ,in my opinion,one of the more sucessful 6 cyl Stock racers.....Tom

just MY 2 cents and it ain't prolly worth that.
i'm concidering runnig a 67 440 american (2dr ht) with the 155 horse (2bbl carb) 232/3speed.
downside is gonna be the 3 speed i think.
can't get a straight answer if you can run a 4 speed or not....
an automatic just ain't gonna happen...

btw, anybody know of any headers for this combo?

DK FRAZIER · 01-13-2009, 09:03 PM

I have been working on a 69 american for several years 232 2bbl. I wrote a letter h.p is now 145 on this combo dont know if this would effect your 67 combo?????

01-11-2009, 05:27 PM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? Well, I'm looking at combos, and wanted to do something unique. I thought an inline six would be cool, and wanted to see what was out there. I was thinking possibly a Mopar or older (60's) AMC, and I have a Fairmont, but who knows?

01-11-2009, 05:48 PM	#2
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? The ford is not the way to go! AMC maybe...the Mopar just got Hp reduced a couple years ago? If ya have any questions on a chevy let me know. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

01-11-2009, 07:01 PM	#4
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? Thanks for all the info and help so far guys, out of all the racing I have done this may be the friendliest forum I've been on. With all the great insight I've gotten, I'm down to a slant-six Mopar (Aspen Wagon?) or an AMC then, maybe 60's Rambler?

01-11-2009, 08:51 PM	#6
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,504 Likes: 3,606 Liked 7,814 Times in 1,748 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? If you have a Fairmont with a 200 then play with it. It's not that bad a combo at 115 hp and it's a 10 cent build except for trans and converter. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K

01-11-2009, 09:08 PM	#7
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? Hmmm, the car is REALLY clean and low mileage. I was down to it or Ed suggested a Rambler American, which I also have one of. Guess I have some thinking to do. Thanks so much everyone.

01-11-2009, 09:09 PM	#8
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? Oh yeah, I don't have a rulebook at hand yet, could anyone maybe tell me what class the Fairmont would fall into? It's a coupe.

01-13-2009, 09:03 PM	#10
DK FRAZIER Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bogart GA Posts: 117 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anyone here race an inline six? I have been working on a 69 american for several years 232 2bbl. I wrote a letter h.p is now 145 on this combo dont know if this would effect your 67 combo????? __________________ Doug Frazier D/SA 2038