Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by Bench Racer

I was looking in the guide and found a 1978 pinto wagon with the 2.8 V6 2bbl. it is rated at 120hp, factory weight of 2645# and is on a 22.04 weight break (V-stock). Has anyone ever ran one of these? I think it was rated about 6 hp more than the 2300, but has .5 less compression, and smaller valves and cam. Does this engine have any potential? Don Jackson

I just had to look that one up! That was the one that had a regular Motorcraft carb adapted to the intake and looked like it was wider than the motor. As I recall, they had nice looking heads and the solid cam is a plus but were real light on torque. I would want to see how big the carb is because Motorcraft made some really small 2V carbs.