Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

Doug Hoven · 12-08-2022, 12:37 PM

Being that this is the most recent "Dime Rocket" thread, I would think this is the appropriate place for this information. With the most recent HP adjustments released, something that comes to mind is the 64 mustang 289 210 hp combo. Now with a rating of 188hp, apart from the cost of buying the car itself, I would think this could be built into a pretty good M,N,O car fairly cost effectively. Apart from the somewhat small carb, it has some pretty liberal cylinder head specs compared to other very similar SBF heads, and some pretty good compression capabilities. Just some food for thought.

Jim Caughlin · 12-08-2022, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Hoven

Being that this is the most recent "Dime Rocket" thread, I would think this is the appropriate place for this information. With the most recent HP adjustments released, something that comes to mind is the 64 mustang 289 210 hp combo. Now with a rating of 188hp, apart from the cost of buying the car itself, I would think this could be built into a pretty good L,M,N car fairly cost effectively. Apart from the somewhat small carb, it has some pretty liberal cylinder head specs compared to other very similar SBF heads, and some pretty good compression capabilities. Just some food for thought.

I agree that this is now a possibility, Also note that the C5 head (which is a much better head) is legal on that combo.

jmantle · 12-09-2022, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

I agree that this is now a possibility, Also note that the C5 head (which is a much better head) is legal on that combo.

Curious if anyone knows the history of the C5 head being approved for use on a 64 production engine. Many years ago I worked for a Ford rebuilder, only saw C5 heads used on 6 bolt blocks which didn't come out until 65.

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

Jim Caughlin · 12-09-2022, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jmantle

Curious if anyone knows the history of the C5 head being approved for use on a 64 production engine. Many years ago I worked for a Ford rebuilder, only saw C5 heads used on 6 bolt blocks which didn't come out until 65.

Jim Mantle V/SA 6632

I know how it happened but had to swear not give out the details...

brian schuetta · 12-12-2022, 07:20 PM

Curious as to how much a nice 82' Camaro 4 cylinder costs?

Billy Nees · 12-12-2022, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brian schuetta

Curious as to how much a nice 82' Camaro 4 cylinder costs?

It won't be the price, it will be the finding one.

Dyno · 12-09-2022, 04:38 PM

I found the nicest low mileage 1982 Camaro, however it has the 2.5 Iron Duke/Turbo200 combination. I think it fits in W/SA. Has anyone ever tried this combination before? Thanks! Dyno

Marty Knox · 12-10-2022, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyno

I found the nicest low mileage 1982 Camaro, however it has the 2.5 Iron Duke/Turbo200 combination. I think it fits in W/SA. Has anyone ever tried this combination before? Thanks! Dyno

I have always wanted a 4 cylinder Camaro. Twice I thought I had a deal to buy one, but they both fell through. But I don't think 1982 4 cyl. Camaro is in the guide.

Dyno · 12-10-2022, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Marty Knox

I have always wanted a 4 cylinder Camaro. Twice I thought I had a deal to buy one, but they both fell through. But I don't think 1982 4 cyl. Camaro is in the guide.

Fits U, V or W/SA. First year of the TB fuel injection.

mike britt · 12-10-2022, 10:10 PM

The throttle body on it probably isn't much smaller than the one on the 305 and 350 TPI motors.

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Doug Hoven Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Jersey Posts: 211 Likes: 189 Liked 826 Times in 163 Posts	Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! Being that this is the most recent "Dime Rocket" thread, I would think this is the appropriate place for this information. With the most recent HP adjustments released, something that comes to mind is the 64 mustang 289 210 hp combo. Now with a rating of 188hp, apart from the cost of buying the car itself, I would think this could be built into a pretty good M,N,O car fairly cost effectively. Apart from the somewhat small carb, it has some pretty liberal cylinder head specs compared to other very similar SBF heads, and some pretty good compression capabilities. Just some food for thought. __________________ 1189 F/SA Defunzalo Racing Enterprises Last edited by Doug Hoven; 12-08-2022 at 02:19 PM.

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brian schuetta Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san antonio tx Posts: 259 Likes: 5 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! Curious as to how much a nice 82' Camaro 4 cylinder costs?

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Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 915 Likes: 1,129 Liked 680 Times in 203 Posts	Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! I found the nicest low mileage 1982 Camaro, however it has the 2.5 Iron Duke/Turbo200 combination. I think it fits in W/SA. Has anyone ever tried this combination before? Thanks! Dyno

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mike britt Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Italy, Texas Posts: 176 Likes: 366 Liked 66 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH! The throttle body on it probably isn't much smaller than the one on the 305 and 350 TPI motors.