Ford Stocker idea?

Fred Holdorf · 07-21-2010, 12:51 PM

1964 Falcon 260 V8 only @ 164 HP. Must run 2 speed auto not a C4 and a Motorcraft 1.01 carb (240cfm) which is too small. Could run as 4 speed manual trans, but with small carb it won't rpm. 1965 Falcon is 195/200HP 289 V8 with a 1.08 carb (287cfm) better but don't think it would be fast. At least you can run a C4 in 1965 Falcons. Heads are small and CR not high. 260 engine requires a 5 bolt bellhousing and a while back I tried to find one, no aftermarket. IMHO it might run the index but not much more. I almost forgot all 260/289 2bbl engines only get a .370" lif camshaft. I'd love to see it as I ran those combos back in the 1960's when new, but I don't believe it to be the car for Stock unless it lost 10 to15 HP.
Good luck, Fred

07-21-2010, 12:51 PM	#13
Fred Holdorf Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Minden, Nv Posts: 44 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ford Stocker idea? 1964 Falcon 260 V8 only @ 164 HP. Must run 2 speed auto not a C4 and a Motorcraft 1.01 carb (240cfm) which is too small. Could run as 4 speed manual trans, but with small carb it won't rpm. 1965 Falcon is 195/200HP 289 V8 with a 1.08 carb (287cfm) better but don't think it would be fast. At least you can run a C4 in 1965 Falcons. Heads are small and CR not high. 260 engine requires a 5 bolt bellhousing and a while back I tried to find one, no aftermarket. IMHO it might run the index but not much more. I almost forgot all 260/289 2bbl engines only get a .370" lif camshaft. I'd love to see it as I ran those combos back in the 1960's when new, but I don't believe it to be the car for Stock unless it lost 10 to15 HP. Good luck, Fred Last edited by Fred Holdorf; 07-21-2010 at 01:25 PM.