Newbie Building a Ford Maverick - Page 2

racerdale · 10-08-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Turner

Hey Rory, just FYI, Precision Gear offers a 5.43 gear set for the 8"....I have one.

Dave,
Would that be too steep for an under powered 302

Thanks
Dale

Dave Turner · 10-08-2007, 03:41 PM

Probably, I was just passing along some info.

Bill Harris · 10-08-2007, 07:29 PM

You will have more luck with the NHRA if you ask them to reduce the HP on the combo than asking them not to mess with the indexes. The indexes are a done deal. If you write a letter to the NHRA and ask them to reduce the HP of the 302-2V combo you will probably be successful in getting some power off. Unless there is someone who is running the combo and is fast, it would be very unlikely that your request would be denied. You can make a request every six months and if you are not keeping up with the pack, they will usually give you a HP break. Keep at it until your in the game.

Good luck.

Rory McNeil · 10-08-2007, 08:00 PM

I don`t know if NHRA would take any HP off the 2 barrel engines or not. They reduced the 302 2 barrels (and most other 300ish inch 2 barrel combos) by 30 HP a couple of years ago. From 200 to 170.Wouldn`t hurt to try, guess.

greg fulk · 10-09-2007, 03:37 AM

Hey dale that is a natural P add weight to Q.....I'd think Q would be the way to go. it would have to weigh 3060 with you in it. If it were me I'd go with the 8.8 with a 4.56 or 4.88 gear....that way you can run a 26X8.5 or a 28X9 slick those cars don't have alot of tire clearance.....I had a buddy that ran a bracket maverick with a 302 it had a 4.56 gear 26X10 slicks..it would run 11.90 1/4 & 7.50's 1/8...good luck!

RocketBlock · 10-09-2007, 09:22 AM

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Rory McNeil · 10-09-2007, 11:03 AM

Dale, I talked to Brian S, in late August,(he is the guy who bought the 72 Comet Stocker, and ran it this season). He recently bought a well known 428 Ford Stocker, so maybe he would sell the Comet now. Just a thought.

Todd Hoven · 10-09-2007, 11:23 AM

Now if you REALLY want to slow down, I have a V/SA Maverick for you!!
__________________
Dave Turner 3110 STK

Hi Dave, got any Pic's or info about the car? Please Email me at Todd1153@aol.com Thanks...Todd

Todd Hoven
1035 Stk

Dave Turner · 10-09-2007, 07:58 PM

You have a PM Todd

Geerhead55 · 10-09-2007, 08:52 PM

Hey Rory,, Which Mustang did Brian pick up? A few weeks ago there was an old 69 Mustang stick car at Bremerton that looked like someone's old stocker,, but I couldn't see who was running it.
Just curious,,,,,,,,,,, Danny Durham

10-08-2007, 03:41 PM	#12
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,216 Likes: 1,530 Liked 341 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Newbie Building a Ford Maverick Probably, I was just passing along some info. __________________ Dave Turner #1153

10-08-2007, 07:29 PM	#13
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 420 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Newbie Building a Ford Maverick You will have more luck with the NHRA if you ask them to reduce the HP on the combo than asking them not to mess with the indexes. The indexes are a done deal. If you write a letter to the NHRA and ask them to reduce the HP of the 302-2V combo you will probably be successful in getting some power off. Unless there is someone who is running the combo and is fast, it would be very unlikely that your request would be denied. You can make a request every six months and if you are not keeping up with the pack, they will usually give you a HP break. Keep at it until your in the game. Good luck.

10-08-2007, 08:00 PM	#14
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,259 Likes: 246 Liked 949 Times in 262 Posts	Re: Newbie Building a Ford Maverick I don`t know if NHRA would take any HP off the 2 barrel engines or not. They reduced the 302 2 barrels (and most other 300ish inch 2 barrel combos) by 30 HP a couple of years ago. From 200 to 170.Wouldn`t hurt to try, guess. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

10-09-2007, 03:37 AM	#15
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Newbie Building a Ford Maverick Hey dale that is a natural P add weight to Q.....I'd think Q would be the way to go. it would have to weigh 3060 with you in it. If it were me I'd go with the 8.8 with a 4.56 or 4.88 gear....that way you can run a 26X8.5 or a 28X9 slick those cars don't have alot of tire clearance.....I had a buddy that ran a bracket maverick with a 302 it had a 4.56 gear 26X10 slicks..it would run 11.90 1/4 & 7.50's 1/8...good luck! __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

10-09-2007, 09:22 AM	#16
RocketBlock Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Newbie Building a Ford Maverick .. Last edited by RocketBlock; 10-09-2007 at 08:12 PM. Reason: wrong info

10-09-2007, 11:03 AM	#17
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,259 Likes: 246 Liked 949 Times in 262 Posts	Re: Newbie Building a Ford Maverick Dale, I talked to Brian S, in late August,(he is the guy who bought the 72 Comet Stocker, and ran it this season). He recently bought a well known 428 Ford Stocker, so maybe he would sell the Comet now. Just a thought. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

10-09-2007, 11:23 AM	#18
Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,330 Likes: 889 Liked 720 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Newbie Building a Ford Maverick Now if you REALLY want to slow down, I have a V/SA Maverick for you!! __________________ Dave Turner 3110 STK Hi Dave, got any Pic's or info about the car? Please Email me at Todd1153@aol.com Thanks...Todd Todd Hoven 1035 Stk __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock

10-09-2007, 07:58 PM	#19
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,216 Likes: 1,530 Liked 341 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Newbie Building a Ford Maverick You have a PM Todd __________________ Dave Turner #1153

10-09-2007, 08:52 PM	#20
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Newbie Building a Ford Maverick Hey Rory,, Which Mustang did Brian pick up? A few weeks ago there was an old 69 Mustang stick car at Bremerton that looked like someone's old stocker,, but I couldn't see who was running it. Just curious,,,,,,,,,,, Danny Durham