Newbie Building a Ford Maverick - Page 3

Geerhead55 · 10-09-2007, 08:58 PM

Sorry Rory , you did'nt say it was a Mustang,, I assumed it was, my mistake. A Torino?? A Fairlane perhaps?? What do I know? I've always been a Chevy guy! LOL!
Danny Durham

racerdale · 10-09-2007, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Harris

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.

Hey Bill Thanks for the reply. I am going down to Glendora in November for the finals. I have talked to the tech department before on other issues and will bring this up as a preliminary issue. I haven't built the car yet so I have no grounds. I don't see any record getters in ths index but from what I am hearing about those P class Pontiacs a 12.60 is going to be the norm. I can not make a 2 barrel Ford weighting over 3000 lbs go that fast. They will see that if one of those guys trys to set a national record. If they play the finish line game then I guess I will be a duck and may not make the index if the weather gets tough. Thanks
Dale

racerdale · 10-09-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

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.

Hey Thanks for the reply. I am going down to Glendora in November for the finals. I have talked to the tech department before on other issues and will bring this up as a preliminary issue. I haven't built the car yet so I have no grounds. I don't see any record getters in ths index but from what I am hearing about those P class Pontiacs a 12.60 is going to be the norm. I can not make a 2 barrel Ford weighting over 3000 lbs to go that fast. They will see that if one of those guys trys to set a national record. If they play the finish line game then I guess I will be a duck and may not make the index if the weather gets tough. Thanks
Dale

racerdale · 10-09-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by greg fulk

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!

Hey Greg, Thanks for the reply. It seems the stocker guys are a great bunch. Please pass along. I am going down to Glendora in November for the finals. I have talked to the tech department before on other issues and will bring this up as a preliminary issue. I haven't built the car yet so I have no grounds. I don't see any record getters in ths index but from what I am hearing about those P class Pontiacs a 12.60 is going to be the norm. I can not make a 2 barrel Ford weighting over 3000 lbs to go that fast. They will see that if one of those guys trys to set a national record. If they play the finish line game then I guess I will be a duck and may not make the index if the weather gets tough. Q class is a viable option and It just might work as long as I am not to far off the weight. I can add maye 100 pounds and be right at the Q minimum.
Thanks
Dale

racerdale · 10-09-2007, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

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.

Hey Rory,
I know Brian well and for the time being he is going to keep it. He said he will race the old Waldo Mustang at some events but not all. See you at the track
Dale

racerdale · 10-09-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Sorry Rory , you did'nt say it was a Mustang,, I assumed it was, my mistake. A Torino?? A Fairlane perhaps?? What do I know? I've always been a Chevy guy! LOL!
Danny Durham

Hey danny, Dale Hrenko here. Yes I am going to try stock elminator for a few years. I got ths old Maverick here and when I saw Brian Seabergs/ Biscays old car I though why not. Originally I was going to build a Mustang but I don't want to spend a gazillion bucks on something I may not like or keep. Anytime you build a car you always lose a bunch when you sell it . Anyways good to heare from you and I will see you at the banquet.
Dale

greg fulk · 10-10-2007, 02:09 AM

Hey Dale ya don't loose "as much" money with a stocker when ya sell it as ya would with a bracket car....stock is one of those things that once ya do it your pretty much hooked! no buy backs, no playing games in the staging lanes & a real good group to race with! at least here in Div.3......good luck & if ya have any other question feel free to ask.

Rory McNeil · 10-10-2007, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Geerhead55

Sorry Rory , you did'nt say it was a Mustang,, I assumed it was, my mistake. A Torino?? A Fairlane perhaps?? What do I know? I've always been a Chevy guy! LOL!
Danny Durham

Danny, Brian bought Jim Waldo`s blue 69 B/S Mustang.It was on Ebay in July.

racerdale · 10-10-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by greg fulk

Hey Dale ya don't loose "as much" money with a stocker when ya sell it as ya would with a bracket car....stock is one of those things that once ya do it your pretty much hooked! no buy backs, no playing games in the staging lanes & a real good group to race with! at least here in Div.3......good luck & if ya have any other question feel free to ask.

Hi Greg, Thanks for your offer. I am just now getting started with the project and I already have the heads , manifold and carb. The block will go out in a week or so to the machine shop. There is not much you can do to the block and I would imagine that I should have the deck height set at a few thou over spec. I am not familiar with OEM Crankshafts and not sure who would be a good supplier. Got any ideas? They list a few manufactures in the tech replacement guide for rods and pistons so I will cross that bridge when It get that far. Thanks again
Dale

Geerhead55 · 10-10-2007, 11:05 PM

Dale!!!! Wow this is a surprise! I did'nt know you were going to give Stock Eliminator a try. You should 've come up in the tower and told me. Best of luck with your project. I will deffinately see you at the Bremerton banquet next month,, I have a couple awards to hand out to some deserving racers.
Rory,,,,,, thanks for the info on the former Waldo car. I wonder if Brian will run it as a C car, or try another combo in it. I guess time will tell.
See ya guys later,,,,,,,, Danny Durham

10-09-2007, 08:58 PM	#21
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 Sorry Rory , you did'nt say it was a Mustang,, I assumed it was, my mistake. A Torino?? A Fairlane perhaps?? What do I know? I've always been a Chevy guy! LOL! Danny Durham

10-10-2007, 02:09 AM	#27
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 ya don't loose "as much" money with a stocker when ya sell it as ya would with a bracket car....stock is one of those things that once ya do it your pretty much hooked! no buy backs, no playing games in the staging lanes & a real good group to race with! at least here in Div.3......good luck & if ya have any other question feel free to ask. __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

10-10-2007, 11:05 PM	#30
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 Dale!!!! Wow this is a surprise! I did'nt know you were going to give Stock Eliminator a try. You should 've come up in the tower and told me. Best of luck with your project. I will deffinately see you at the Bremerton banquet next month,, I have a couple awards to hand out to some deserving racers. Rory,,,,,, thanks for the info on the former Waldo car. I wonder if Brian will run it as a C car, or try another combo in it. I guess time will tell. See ya guys later,,,,,,,, Danny Durham