Some "Dime Rockets" for the 4TH!

[Dwight Southerland]

Billy -
The Buick is on my list, too! If you consider the 4-bbl version at 240, the same spec engine is listed for 76-79 which gives more options.

[Tod Lane]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

Okay, since I have already let the cat out of the bag on the other thread, I will start with my favorite, the '76 or '77 Camaro, '78 Camaro LT or '78 Firebird Formula, or '79 Camaro Berlinetta with a 305 2-bbl for U/SA. The pluses for this combination and the potential makes it a must look at in my opinion.
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If I read this right, a 79 Firebird with a shipping weight of 3358 LBS would have a weight break of 18.66 and fall into R/SA. The index is 14.05 ?

[Frank Castros]

This thread is what class racing is all about. Way cool.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Tod Lane

If I read this right, a 79 Firebird with a shipping weight of 3358 LBS would have a weight break of 18.66 and fall into R/SA. The index is 14.05 ?

You need a 78 (Formula) with the 2GC (round) carb. Natural T car.


I'll get back on the Buick. I have to look at some specs.
First problem is a cheap set of headers...
Second is finding a torque plate....

[Dwight Southerland]

'78 Firebird Formula has a 19.18 break, so it is a natural T car and will fit U with weight.

[SStockDart]

Jeep Comanche (pick up) with 4.0 inline 6 and fuel injection (1990 I think) fits P-Q-R. I think someone has one on the east coast. Cheap parts. Since many of the Cherokees (same frame) are used to "off road" race in the Southwest deserts so parts are plentuful.

[The Hawk]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

How about using a std bore cast rebuilder second ring in a .030 over application? Goes along for the ride and makes you legal.. Guilty!

Isn`t there a trick similar to this with the oil ring?

[Chris DeGidio]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

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96-99 Jeep Grand Cherokee 242/190-175/170 MPI
2WD of course! bulletins that cover intake systems and the cylinder head that would possibly be even better than the current listings.

This is an R, T, or U car depending on year and model and you could even squeek a 5-speed into the 96 model.

What about the regular 4dr late 90's Cherokee?? Does it fit??

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by The Hawk

Isn`t there a trick similar to this with the oil ring?

Yes, Lane. You can use under size (std, .020 bore ,etc) expanders .

Or you can squeeze each ridge with needle nose pliers and then drag the piston through the cylinder with a fish scale and see what you've got...

Or, 3 Open up the wallet and call Total Seal, Gregg Luneack or someone else that's competent.

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by Chris DeGidio

What about the regular 4dr late 90's Cherokee?? Does it fit??

Cherokees are not in the Class Guide. Grand Cherokees are starting in 1996. The 1999 Grand Cherokee and the 2001 and up Dakotas with the 287 (4.7 V8) are also a good choice, just don't believe that motor can be raced for cheap.