Theoretical Dime Rocket question

Joe Toller · 10-17-2012, 07:45 PM

Just trolling for ideas and suggestions, let's say you wanted to build a Dime Rocket, but
a) has to run well at higher elevation (most tracks in the area 3000-5000ft) and
b) prefer automatic transmission

Given those two parameters, what would you recommmend?

I have a project I gave up on and may reclaim, plus another option in my grasp, but just in case they won't do, looking for ideas...

David Lee · 10-17-2012, 09:12 PM

87-93 mustang

Harry 6674 · 10-18-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by David Lee

87-93 mustang

Is there a down side to a 94 mustang 5.0? Just thinkin.

David Lee · 10-18-2012, 06:27 PM

PM Jeff Interlicchia about that combo, he is the record holder with a 95 5.0

7423 · 10-18-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

Is there a down side to a 94 mustang 5.0? Just thinkin.

Not at all, same car, different skin, couple hundred pounds heavier.

ALMACK · 10-18-2012, 07:18 PM

The 1994 Mustang 5.0 looks like a good combo.

In P/SA it has to weigh 3578 lbs with driver. 13.45 index.

If I upgrade my '95 Pure Stocker this winter it will become a '94 P/SA car.

Jeff Lee · 10-19-2012, 01:48 AM

Turbo something. Look for Buick or Pontiac if you want RWD or Mopar if you want FWD.

art leong · 10-19-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Turbo something. Look for Buick or Pontiac if you want RWD or Mopar if you want FWD.

Yes. Turbo= Mechanical Altitude Adjuster.

David Lee · 10-20-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Turbo something. Look for Buick or Pontiac if you want RWD or Mopar if you want FWD.

Out of curiosity what Buicks and Pontiacs

Jeff Lee · 10-20-2012, 02:37 PM

Buick Regal' T-Types both with and without intercooler and Pontiac Firebird Formula or T/A 301 turbo.

10-17-2012, 07:45 PM	#1
Joe Toller Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lewistown, Montana Posts: 550 Likes: 78 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Theoretical Dime Rocket question Just trolling for ideas and suggestions, let's say you wanted to build a Dime Rocket, but a) has to run well at higher elevation (most tracks in the area 3000-5000ft) and b) prefer automatic transmission Given those two parameters, what would you recommmend? I have a project I gave up on and may reclaim, plus another option in my grasp, but just in case they won't do, looking for ideas...

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David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Theoretical Dime Rocket question 87-93 mustang

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David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Theoretical Dime Rocket question PM Jeff Interlicchia about that combo, he is the record holder with a 95 5.0

10-18-2012, 07:18 PM	#6
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,935 Likes: 129 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Theoretical Dime Rocket question The 1994 Mustang 5.0 looks like a good combo. In P/SA it has to weigh 3578 lbs with driver. 13.45 index. If I upgrade my '95 Pure Stocker this winter it will become a '94 P/SA car. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

10-19-2012, 01:48 AM	#7
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Theoretical Dime Rocket question Turbo something. Look for Buick or Pontiac if you want RWD or Mopar if you want FWD. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

10-20-2012, 02:37 PM	#10
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Theoretical Dime Rocket question Buick Regal' T-Types both with and without intercooler and Pontiac Firebird Formula or T/A 301 turbo. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX