Gt/ba ??? - Page 2

FED 387 · 08-17-2021, 08:14 PM

Personally I think he's nuts--- Definitely not the way I would go---ME I think I would look at some sort of a SBC---those BBC can get real expensive real quick !!!!!!!! not that a SBC is any cheaper---then factor in a trans , convertor, rear gears etc. he is going to spend a whole summer just to get the car down the track with decent numbers--Thnks all for the input FED 387

Adger Smith · 08-18-2021, 05:38 PM

Look at it like it was suggested to me on a Gen 3 car I have.
A well known racer told me to run a mild BB and run .5 under or where ever. You then have a fast enough and dependable enough car to make some big money bracket races. Multi purpose.
I'm going to do the baby oval port 402.

Jim Hanig · 08-19-2021, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Look at it like it was suggested to me on a Gen 3 car I have.
A well known racer told me to run a mild BB and run .5 under or where ever. You then have a fast enough and dependable enough car to make some big money bracket races. Multi purpose.
I'm going to do the baby oval port 402.

Which head are you going to use Adger

Adger Smith · 08-20-2021, 02:18 AM

Jim,
Was thinking about the '71 402 / 300 for GT RWD Auto rated at 312 with a 291 head or 322 with GMPP alum head...
Not sure what would fit best in the Gen 3 car I have.
I like the 375 HP 402's too...I have most of the parts for one with GMPP Heads.. any thoughts or advice?

novassdude · 08-20-2021, 12:30 PM

I think wait till next year and build a GT car with the new 572. Would that be legal in an older car for GT?

Nick Heath · 08-20-2021, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by novassdude

I think wait till next year and build a GT car with the new 572. Would that be legal in an older car for GT?

No. Only FGT (Factory GT) classes. Same with any other new COPO engine. Still a cool combination, though!

Andys dad · 08-20-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Adger Smith

Jim,
Was thinking about the '71 402 / 300 for GT RWD Auto rated at 312 with a 291 head or 322 with GMPP alum head...
Not sure what would fit best in the Gen 3 car I have.
I like the 375 HP 402's too...I have most of the parts for one with GMPP Heads.. any thoughts or advice?

Exactly

doglover44 · 08-20-2021, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Heath

No. Only FGT (Factory GT) classes. Same with any other new COPO engine. Still a cool combination, though!

Whats Factory GT ?

08-17-2021, 08:14 PM	#11
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,360 Likes: 362 Liked 288 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Gt/ba ??? Personally I think he's nuts--- Definitely not the way I would go---ME I think I would look at some sort of a SBC---those BBC can get real expensive real quick !!!!!!!! not that a SBC is any cheaper---then factor in a trans , convertor, rear gears etc. he is going to spend a whole summer just to get the car down the track with decent numbers--Thnks all for the input FED 387

08-18-2021, 05:38 PM	#12
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,366 Likes: 462 Liked 694 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Gt/ba ??? Look at it like it was suggested to me on a Gen 3 car I have. A well known racer told me to run a mild BB and run .5 under or where ever. You then have a fast enough and dependable enough car to make some big money bracket races. Multi purpose. I'm going to do the baby oval port 402. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

08-20-2021, 02:18 AM	#14
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,366 Likes: 462 Liked 694 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Gt/ba ??? Jim, Was thinking about the '71 402 / 300 for GT RWD Auto rated at 312 with a 291 head or 322 with GMPP alum head... Not sure what would fit best in the Gen 3 car I have. I like the 375 HP 402's too...I have most of the parts for one with GMPP Heads.. any thoughts or advice? __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)

08-20-2021, 12:30 PM	#15
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 204 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Gt/ba ??? I think wait till next year and build a GT car with the new 572. Would that be legal in an older car for GT?