|
|
02-12-2019, 11:17 PM | #1 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts
|
Possible Build -
Guys.. need some feedback..
Wanting to get back into racking and want to go back into stock eliminator at a reasonable cost (yes I know that term is relevant Years ago raced a w/s Mustang 2 1978 model.. had a blast. Have the opportunity to get cheap..1978 Pinto wagon 2.3L complete but doesn't run and has minor rust.. Thoughts? Can it be competitive, run under the index and be consistent? I realize lower HP cars are more sensitive to atmospheric conditions.. but any thoughts are appreciated. Was also thinking 3rd gen Camaro V6 or low HP V8. |
02-13-2019, 10:40 AM | #2 |
VIP Member
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 1,570
Likes: 3,193
Liked 678 Times in 291 Posts
|
Re: Possible Build -
Different strokes for different folks, but given the choices you have listed I would certainly go with the V-8 Camero.
Good luck with what every you choose and welcome back to the sport! |
02-13-2019, 11:06 AM | #3 |
VIP Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: On a hilltop in Pa.
Posts: 4,223
Likes: 3,103
Liked 6,791 Times in 1,524 Posts
|
Re: Possible Build -
Well, you have experience with the 2.3. That's a plus! I don't know what the budget would look like. I guess they came with C-3s and C-4s. It will need a rear. Probably an 8.8 would be best. you'll need to watch out for the available gear sets. There have been a few out there that have gone fast.
__________________
Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS World's greatest Under-Achiever! |
02-13-2019, 01:34 PM | #4 |
VIP Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Lakewood Washington
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 29
Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts
|
Re: Possible Build -
Darrick Ellam runs a Pinto wagon in W/SA out here in Washington State. I'm not sure of the year and engine, but it screams and is fun to watch.
5.97 sec lead over the A/Stocker
__________________
Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394 Last edited by FireSale; 02-13-2019 at 01:36 PM. |
Liked |
02-13-2019, 02:57 PM | #5 |
Veteran Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Miles From Nowhere
Posts: 7,417
Likes: 2,582
Liked 4,453 Times in 1,694 Posts
|
Re: Possible Build -
You might want to look at the 60 deg. 2.8 V6 @120 HP.
Fair cam lift..Don't know about core availability. Plus a 2150 carb. (1.09) ,which the same carb as the 302 V8! I say it goes at least a half second under in V, stick or automatic.
__________________
We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers |
Liked |
02-14-2019, 10:44 AM | #6 |
VIP Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA)
Posts: 4,122
Likes: 1,978
Liked 2,707 Times in 853 Posts
|
Re: Possible Build -
Ellam’s wagon is a 2.3 and after watching him run it all the way to R/U at the Vegas Divisional plus seeing his lights and the car’s relative consistency (not to mention a good run against Calvert’s Cobra Jet at Pomona) I would love to do one of those myself. For kicks go to D3TV’s YouTube channel and look at the Vegas race....guarantee you’ll love it.
__________________
Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock |
02-14-2019, 11:35 PM | #7 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 26
Likes: 1
Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts
|
Re: Possible Build -
So a couple of questions:
Could I run this as a different year, if so would I need a different engine trans combo? So for a trans? Stick with auto or switch to stick? Auto C4? or later model trans? 8.8 or 9 inch? Tire size? Converter? Any other ideas? |
02-19-2019, 02:11 PM | #8 |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 409
Likes: 295
Liked 117 Times in 50 Posts
|
Re: Possible Build -
|
02-19-2019, 05:32 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Lewistown, Montana
Posts: 550
Likes: 78
Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts
|
Re: Possible Build -
Billy and Mark are spot on. I made the mistake of not thinking things through, or going for the 'easy' build, instead of just focusing on what I knew, and getting it done. 8 years later, I am starting, again. Don't make my mistake(s).
__________________
Joe Toller Lewistown, MT |
02-13-2019, 04:42 PM | #10 | |
VIP Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: On a hilltop in Pa.
Posts: 4,223
Likes: 3,103
Liked 6,791 Times in 1,524 Posts
|
Re: Possible Build -
Quote:
I have always said (from experience) that little cars are good on consistent tracks.
__________________
Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS World's greatest Under-Achiever! |
|
Liked |
|
|