Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Mark -

That is one of my other choices. You may look that there is a slight advantage to the '76 since it has a larger venturi spec IIRC. Also, these cars will all have the 8.5 rear end since this was before the introduction of the 7.5-7.625 rear in anything but the X-bodies. I also like this combination with a four speed in U.

Billy -

Actually, the 305 Chevy 2-bbl @ 180 is available in a wide choice of bodies from '75-'79, including BOP choices and is not a bad choice at any weight break, even the X-body (Monza-Sunbird-Starfire). The aftermarket 12-bolt for the '82-up F-bodies will bolt in to the X-body when shortened.

The tech items you mentioned concerning engine building procedures and choices are exactly applicable ALL THE TIME TO EVERY COMBINATION. (I prefer a moly top ring, however.)

Dwight, My 76 Omega came with a 7.5 rear .I think the 73-74 N,O,V,A cars were all 8.5s but that's a narrower one like 1st gen Camaros . Not a problem, because there's plenty of wider 2nd Gen Camaro and F-bird 8.5 s out there.

How about using a std bore cast rebuilder second ring in a .030 over application? Goes along for the ride and makes you legal.. Guilty!

[Billy Nees]

Mark, 68 to 79 Novas (and others) have same width rear. Spring perches are a little different but will bolt up!

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Mark, 68 to 79 Novas (and others) have same width rear. Spring perches are a little different but will bolt up!

I guess that's right. Maybe I'm thinking of the front suspension which is very similar to the 75-81 Camaro and Firebird (metric)

[joe huestis]

Keep 'em coming guys, this thread is awesome. Lower class stockers RULE !!!
Joe Huestis
"Annie's Song" '75 Monza
9724 L/SA 350-2V ( Philbrick's old motor)
Q,R,& T/SA with my 2 spare 262's in the garage
Wake Forest, N.C.

[Paul Wong]

Dwight. I am all for switching it up get a bunch of Q cars even. This would motivate me to race more even with the enhancements. I am sure I could get some of my semi retired slow car friends to come back for this.

[The Hawk]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

How about using a std bore cast rebuilder second ring in a .030 over application? Goes along for the ride and makes you legal.. Guilty!

Isn`t there a trick similar to this with the oil ring?

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by The Hawk

Isn`t there a trick similar to this with the oil ring?

Yes, Lane. You can use under size (std, .020 bore ,etc) expanders .

Or you can squeeze each ridge with needle nose pliers and then drag the piston through the cylinder with a fish scale and see what you've got...

Or, 3 Open up the wallet and call Total Seal, Gregg Luneack or someone else that's competent.