Ford vs Chevy Build-up

[black88coupe]

This will be a fun build to watch. Subscribing to this thread.

[7423]

Way WOW !!! A virgin Mustang, still has the OE air box and the distributor cap rubber boot. Nice score !! Welcome to O/SA.................

[HandOverFist]

I'll be needing you guys to guide me along on this one.

[FireSale]

Here's some sub frame connectors to look at, My 68 has Total Control/ChassisWorks connectors but they don't make them for the newer cars.

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/MM-Full-Length-Subframe-Connectors-1979-04-bare-P580.aspx

Dale

[HandOverFist]

Thanks Dale - Not sure how the weight falls on these cars when gutted...class minimum will be 3300 pounds. Don't know the pros or cons of a moly vs mild steel roll bar in this instance...not wanting to spend money on parts that don't make a difference if you know what I mean. This entire endeavor will be based on the best bang for the buck if feasible. I would also like to find out if it is possible to claim this car as a '89 and what would be needed to do so...would drop weight to 3225 and hp factor to 215.

[FireSale]

The Stock Car Classification Guide puts the 90 convertible LX at 3168 and the GT at 3197 shipping weight. 302/225, right?

Dale

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by FireSale

The Stock Car Classification Guide puts the 90 convertible LX at 3168 and the GT at 3197 shipping weight. 302/225, right?

Dale

I've been using the stats here on the forum... http://www.classracerinfo.com/Default.aspx

Let me go check the NHRA site for changes...

Edit - It appears there was a hp hit across the board for the 302 (225hp). Whats confusing now is the weight is greater for the '89 than for the '90...was reversed.
'89 - 3394 pounds
'90 - 3312 pounds

I guess it was because the '89 gained 10hp from 215 whereas the '90 only gained 5hp from 220.

Lol...this is all wrong dammit...there were no changes for Stock.