OLD Modified Corvettes

[randy wilson]

I would furnish both engines if need be, but the problem is, one is a 289 c.i. I have another I have not ever ran, that I built right before I closed the track, and it's still on the stand together, 285 c.i. but has not even been dynoed. Hate to take a chance, unless I know all party's will be happy. Now, just for example, I built that 285 for under $10,000. And the 289, with some used parts, such as crank, pistons, for under $8,000, and it produced 592 H.P.

[Dwight Southerland]

Consider allowing any rwd car regardless of year. Maybe some restriction to keep exotic cars out. The gen III F-body cars were serious MP cars, i.e. Coleman Roddy. Also, a mid-80s Mustang or other Fox platform FoMoCo would be cool. Heck, even a new Mustang, Challenger or Camaro would be a cool MP car. Can you think an LS engine, a modular V8 or a new hemi with a tunnel ram?

[Dick Butler]

Needed some guys with rollers in the garage to play.

[randy wilson]

I'll let qualified SS racers use those engines for a match race. I suppose we could run one at 9, or 9.5 lbs. and the other at 10.5, or 11 lbs. per cube. They need to give me a little time to get them ready. The two 750 cfm carbs run nearly identical on the track, and the dyno. The LS engine deal, I don't know. Doesn't interest me, but, like I say, if that's more popular, knock yourself out. It just ain't for me.

[killintime6968]

I think 3 classes 9.5 , 10.5 and 11.5 ci per pound 360ci max. Spec type head , 12.5comp max. No exotic valve train. 750 max lift cam. No custom grinds, off the shelf only. Crank trigger ok. Single 4bbl with 950cfm or dual 4bbl with 660cfm each max. No exotic carb mods. Cast manifolds with port matching only. 4 or 5spd trans using a clutch to shift. Single disc only.

[randy wilson]

Or, 9, 10, and 11 lbs. per cube. Max 360 fine. Min. wt. 3,000 lbs. I do know in my experience, 2 fours is a tenth quicker then my best single four. Love everything about your idea but the 12.5 compression. With these heads, and even 360 cubes, it's hard to get 13.5 to one. I know they'll do it, but really don't see an issue. Anyone willing to furnish the car? Come on guys. I need a little time. Look, if you blow it up, it's no skin off your ***. I'll just be out a motor. I'm not asking anyone to loan me a car, just be the test pilot for this.

[joespanova]

Originally Posted by randy wilson

Or, 9, 10, and 11 lbs. per cube. Max 360 fine. Min. wt. 3,000 lbs. I do know in my experience, 2 fours is a tenth quicker then my best single four. Love everything about your idea but the 12.5 compression. With these heads, and even 360 cubes, it's hard to get 13.5 to one. I know they'll do it, but really don't see an issue. Anyone willing to furnish the car? Come on guys. I need a little time. Look, if you blow it up, it's no skin off your ***. I'll just be out a motor. I'm not asking anyone to loan me a car, just be the test pilot for this.

9 ,10 ,11? Too heavy...........you wanna see lots of broken parts?
8 ,9 lbs...need to keep the weights down . Fiberglass OK , but limited and must appear stock , retaining trim etc etc. Absolutely 2 -4s and head limitations. 4 or 5 speeds. Automatics? Really? In modified style cars?