New member starting a P/SA project Fairlane this winter - Page 2

Dan Fahey · 12-20-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Jim/ Jim , You don't need a roll bar for P/SA..
Sub frame connectors wouldn't hurt though...

Other than that , I'm not going to comment on the combination. I don't want to be a party pooper.

Merry Christmas...over and out

Thought the Fairlane was a chassis frame car?
IMHO you would do better with a 4bbl.

D

Bart Kilraine · 12-20-2012, 03:38 PM

1968 Fairlanes had a 302's,Be careful on the combo for stock.

Superfan1 · 12-20-2012, 06:47 PM

Welcome to the forum, Jim. We have an excellent community and a lot of fun. I am from Bridgeport, CT and I hope to see you at the races!

JimInNY · 12-20-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bart Kilraine

1968 Fairlanes had a 302's,Be careful on the combo for stock.

Strange as it seems, more were made with 289s than 302s from what I found.

Dave Ley · 12-20-2012, 09:10 PM

Early 68's had the 289 later had the 302. I have owned 1 of each combination.

VStock · 12-20-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by R J Sledge

One word of advice.....don't take anything for granted, like "everything else already legal for NHRA Stock". I know you want to believe that it was done correctly, but its better to be safe than sorry. Plus you will learn something.

RJ

RJ, I couldn't agree more. Jim, I'm going to suggest you take that motor apart and check everything. YOU are the one who is responsible for the motor complying with the rules, not the shop that built it. Plus, you'll know exactly what you have.

JimInNY · 12-20-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

IMHO you would do better with a 4bbl.

I'm sure I would do better with a 4v car too, cept that would mean a different engine also. the hi po 289 came with a 4v carb.

I need to get about 500 cfm out of this 2v. I think it can be done legally.

JimInNY · 12-20-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by VStock

RJ, I couldn't agree more. Jim, I'm going to suggest you take that motor apart and check everything. YOU are the one who is responsible for the motor complying with the rules, not the shop that built it. Plus, you'll know exactly what you have.

I will be tearing it down when I do the new cam, so it's no big deal to pull heads and pan off and have a look at pistons, rods, etc.

Tand E racing · 12-21-2012, 12:14 AM

not trying to spoil anybodys fun, ask for a HP adjustment tomorrow! call mark at bullet for the cam and pay close attention to the carb theres a lot of ET in it if ya tinker enough.

Good luck and have fun

Glenn Hayes · 12-21-2012, 12:31 AM

There is alot in building a competitive engine combination, not to mention the torque convertor, trans, suspension.

Enjoy the ride!

12-20-2012, 03:38 PM	#12
Bart Kilraine Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Carrolltown,PA Posts: 118 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: New member starting a P/SA project Fairlane this winter 1968 Fairlanes had a 302's,Be careful on the combo for stock.

12-20-2012, 06:47 PM	#13
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,991 Likes: 1,664 Liked 2,632 Times in 438 Posts	Re: New member starting a P/SA project Fairlane this winter Welcome to the forum, Jim. We have an excellent community and a lot of fun. I am from Bridgeport, CT and I hope to see you at the races! __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

12-20-2012, 09:10 PM	#15
Dave Ley Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Jersey , The 51st. State Posts: 424 Likes: 1,802 Liked 241 Times in 44 Posts	Re: New member starting a P/SA project Fairlane this winter Early 68's had the 289 later had the 302. I have owned 1 of each combination. __________________ Dave Ley

12-21-2012, 12:14 AM	#19
Tand E racing Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 94 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New member starting a P/SA project Fairlane this winter not trying to spoil anybodys fun, ask for a HP adjustment tomorrow! call mark at bullet for the cam and pay close attention to the carb theres a lot of ET in it if ya tinker enough. Good luck and have fun

12-21-2012, 12:31 AM	#20
Glenn Hayes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 348 Likes: 416 Liked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Re: New member starting a P/SA project Fairlane this winter There is alot in building a competitive engine combination, not to mention the torque convertor, trans, suspension. Enjoy the ride! __________________ "Real Race Cars Have Tailgates"