4cyl Ford HELP!!!

Freddie · 09-19-2009, 02:17 PM

I am thinking of trying my hand at SS/CX with a real light Mustang and a 4 cyl. anyone have any advice?

What head? cam recomendations?, trans?.... car was 2410 with me and a aluminum headed SBF, so I figure it sould right around 2000# even maybe lighter with the 4 cyl. CX is 12.5 Lbs/Cu.

Anyone????

art leong · 09-19-2009, 04:09 PM

I don't know if you could get the car light enough. How about SS/ES or FS 4 cylinder rwd 15.5 and 16.5 pounds per inch.

Freddie · 09-19-2009, 05:08 PM

Art: I looked at those classes as well, but from what I read into the rule book, I can run Fiberglass doors, deck, front end in CX.

art leong · 09-19-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddie

Art: I looked at those classes as well, but from what I read into the rule book, I can run Fiberglass doors, deck, front end in CX.

Everything but the doors is legal in E-G modified stock

Ron Middleton · 09-21-2009, 03:01 PM

Jim Caughlin is the man to talk to. His Pinto and now Escort run SS/FS and have held the record for years. Good guy to talk to. He's listed as a member. Although he doesn't post a lot he does visit this board frequently.

Freddie · 09-22-2009, 03:33 PM

Thanks guys.... the car is too far gone for Modified Stock, it has a tubular front end, and a bunch of light wieght components.. the car was originaly built for NMRA Hot Street, then I added the glass doors...

I know in CX I can run the car the way it is, maybe a little heavier than I want, but it will do till the new all tube chassis car is done.

Ron Middleton · 09-24-2009, 09:37 AM

Good luck with the car.

Conway Witten · 09-27-2009, 08:06 PM

This could be a killer combo, my sugestions are to run the Esslinger Ford, Midget sprint car engine. They are killer and will run over 12000 rpm in a Midget. The head has a ford part number and Essliger has roller followers / rocker arms. I have some experience with them and I think that you would be fast with one. This engine is very popular and you can find used engines and parts, there are a couple versions of the head a 3 cam bearing,4 and a 5 bearing. Of course the 5 is the best. But almost all of the engines are titanium valves and connecting rods.
Good luck, Conway Witten

Freddie · 09-28-2009, 02:44 PM

Conway: thanks.. I have been in touch with Esslinger already... they seem to be a cool group to work with. I have gotten alot of info on what blocks to use and they seem to think that we can easily get the mustang to run .8 under, then start looking for more..

EJB40 · 10-12-2009, 08:44 AM

i have a 83 notchback mustang that i was also thinking of running ing in stock class i'm going to get a rule book to help good luck

09-19-2009, 02:17 PM	#1
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	4cyl Ford HELP!!! I am thinking of trying my hand at SS/CX with a real light Mustang and a 4 cyl. anyone have any advice? What head? cam recomendations?, trans?.... car was 2410 with me and a aluminum headed SBF, so I figure it sould right around 2000# even maybe lighter with the 4 cyl. CX is 12.5 Lbs/Cu. Anyone???? __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

09-19-2009, 04:09 PM	#2
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 4cyl Ford HELP!!! I don't know if you could get the car light enough. How about SS/ES or FS 4 cylinder rwd 15.5 and 16.5 pounds per inch. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

09-19-2009, 05:08 PM	#3
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 4cyl Ford HELP!!! Art: I looked at those classes as well, but from what I read into the rule book, I can run Fiberglass doors, deck, front end in CX. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

09-21-2009, 03:01 PM	#5
Ron Middleton Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Jackson, Ms. Posts: 350 Likes: 183 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 4cyl Ford HELP!!! Jim Caughlin is the man to talk to. His Pinto and now Escort run SS/FS and have held the record for years. Good guy to talk to. He's listed as a member. Although he doesn't post a lot he does visit this board frequently.

09-22-2009, 03:33 PM	#6
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 4cyl Ford HELP!!! Thanks guys.... the car is too far gone for Modified Stock, it has a tubular front end, and a bunch of light wieght components.. the car was originaly built for NMRA Hot Street, then I added the glass doors... I know in CX I can run the car the way it is, maybe a little heavier than I want, but it will do till the new all tube chassis car is done. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

09-24-2009, 09:37 AM	#7
Ron Middleton Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Jackson, Ms. Posts: 350 Likes: 183 Liked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 4cyl Ford HELP!!! Good luck with the car. __________________ #4892 J/SA. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle

09-27-2009, 08:06 PM	#8
Conway Witten Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 108 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 4cyl Ford HELP!!! This could be a killer combo, my sugestions are to run the Esslinger Ford, Midget sprint car engine. They are killer and will run over 12000 rpm in a Midget. The head has a ford part number and Essliger has roller followers / rocker arms. I have some experience with them and I think that you would be fast with one. This engine is very popular and you can find used engines and parts, there are a couple versions of the head a 3 cam bearing,4 and a 5 bearing. Of course the 5 is the best. But almost all of the engines are titanium valves and connecting rods. Good luck, Conway Witten

09-28-2009, 02:44 PM	#9
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 4cyl Ford HELP!!! Conway: thanks.. I have been in touch with Esslinger already... they seem to be a cool group to work with. I have gotten alot of info on what blocks to use and they seem to think that we can easily get the mustang to run .8 under, then start looking for more.. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

10-12-2009, 08:44 AM	#10
EJB40 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: op ny Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 4cyl Ford HELP!!! i have a 83 notchback mustang that i was also thinking of running ing in stock class i'm going to get a rule book to help good luck