1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop

Rose Racing · 09-02-2019, 08:27 PM

Im building a 1971 Ford Torino 500 hardtop. It has a 302 2v Autolite 2100 carb completely stock engine with a C4 and a 9inch rear. I also have stock Iron cleveland 4v heads and the matching Iron 4v intake and just need a block. Im trying to decide to either run T/SA or U/SA with the 302 2V or G/SA or F/SA with the 351C I just need a block and a Holley 0-3310C or I could just build a footbrake bracket car. Im not really shur what direction I wanna go or what would make the most sense? I also have a Jim Paquet C4 4800 stall converter.

Rod Greene · 09-03-2019, 11:29 AM

Isn't that like the Starsky and Hutch car? Put a red stripe on it and make it the reverse paint job. Was the Torino available with the 429? Godd luck in what ever way you decide to go.

Jeff Stout · 09-03-2019, 02:12 PM

From U to T you drop .4 on index. Cant take enough weight out to compensate for that.

rawhide · 09-03-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rod Greene

Isn't that like the Starsky and Hutch car? Put a red stripe on it and make it the reverse paint job. Was the Torino available with the 429? Godd luck in what ever way you decide to go.

The Starsky and Hutch is the next generation Torino. It was a Gran Torino and that generation had a full frame as opposed to this car being an unibody.

Roland

Rose Racing · 09-03-2019, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rawhide

The Starsky and Hutch is the next generation Torino. It was a Gran Torino and that generation had a full frame as opposed to this car being an unibody.

Roland

Exactly actually this car is pretty light at just around 3,000 ibs and thank you firesale anybody know who can build a badass Autolite 2100 carb?

Mark Yacavone · 09-03-2019, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Exactly actually this car is pretty light at just around 3,000 ibs and thank you firesale anybody know who can build a badass Autolite 2100 carb?

Yup, but I don't know if he wants too..You might find out soon.
HP too high on the 302.. Should run under, but not a lot , without opening the wallet wide.

Shadylane · 09-03-2019, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Exactly actually this car is pretty light at just around 3,000 ibs and thank you firesale anybody know who can build a badass Autolite 2100 carb?

Bob Oliver at Competition Carburetion
Sun Valley NV.
775-331-5609
Nice guy by the way!

Rod Greene · 09-03-2019, 11:10 PM

So i looked in the guide. Is the 429 not considered a good combo at 350hp? Lots of compression big bore short stroke .500 lift cam.

David Lee · 04-13-2024, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rod Greene

Isn't that like the Starsky and Hutch car? Put a red stripe on it and make it the reverse paint job. Was the Torino available with the 429? Godd luck in what ever way you decide to go.

Theirs was 76 model. Different body style. My mother bought one withe the 351 2V. she would let me borrow it, to go to Irwindale and OCIR. it was a gutless wonder.

Rose Racing · 04-16-2024, 08:40 PM

Manifold before,after and installed at Holbrook Racing Engines

09-02-2019, 08:27 PM	#1
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 338 Likes: 83 Liked 185 Times in 64 Posts	1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Im building a 1971 Ford Torino 500 hardtop. It has a 302 2v Autolite 2100 carb completely stock engine with a C4 and a 9inch rear. I also have stock Iron cleveland 4v heads and the matching Iron 4v intake and just need a block. Im trying to decide to either run T/SA or U/SA with the 302 2V or G/SA or F/SA with the 351C I just need a block and a Holley 0-3310C or I could just build a footbrake bracket car. Im not really shur what direction I wanna go or what would make the most sense? I also have a Jim Paquet C4 4800 stall converter. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Rose Racing; 09-02-2019 at 08:32 PM.

09-03-2019, 11:29 AM	#2
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 519 Likes: 363 Liked 206 Times in 73 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Isn't that like the Starsky and Hutch car? Put a red stripe on it and make it the reverse paint job. Was the Torino available with the 429? Godd luck in what ever way you decide to go. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

09-03-2019, 02:12 PM	#3
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,466 Likes: 59 Liked 703 Times in 280 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop From U to T you drop .4 on index. Cant take enough weight out to compensate for that.

09-03-2019, 11:10 PM	#8
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 519 Likes: 363 Liked 206 Times in 73 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop So i looked in the guide. Is the 429 not considered a good combo at 350hp? Lots of compression big bore short stroke .500 lift cam. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

04-16-2024, 08:40 PM	#10
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 338 Likes: 83 Liked 185 Times in 64 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Manifold before,after and installed at Holbrook Racing Engines Attached Thumbnails __________________ J.T. Rose & Associates U/SA 302R