1985 Mustang GT help

[427FE]

I got in touch with the NED NHRA tech for some clarification. I can use the vintage boss block.


I got lucky and found carb, intake and heads local to me and picked them up.

[ALMACK]

Originally Posted by 427FE

Thanks for all the help guys. As far as the front k-member goes, Im sure I can find a stock kmember and a- arms for basically free or pull it from a bone yard.


Do the rear control arms need to be stock? Can the stock ones be boxed? Does the bore need to be 4.00? I have an old boss service block half filled and I think its at 4.060.


Manual trans is the only way I would go. I would have to keep an eye out for a good used setup.




Any of you guys run the east coast stock/super stock series?

I did not see this posted yet :

The rear lower control arms cannot be adjustable in length...no heim ends.
The uppers can be adjustable in length tho.

From the rule book:

SUSPENSION, Rear
Must remain as produced, except for the following: Leaves may be
changed (added or subtracted) as long as overall length and
mounting points are used. Coils may be changed (clamped or
spaced) as long as stock mounting points are maintained. Solid
bushings in rear suspension permitted. Cars with rear coil springs
may relocate the upper control arm at rear-end attachment point.
Rear trailing arms may be replaced with NHRA-accepted OEM-type
aftermarket units. Aftermarket lower unit must be non-adjustable
and have bushed ends (no heims). Aftermarket upper unit may be
adjustable and use heim ends instead of bushings. Sway bar(s)
optional. OEM or aftermarket torque arm permitted only on vehicles
OEM-equipped with a torque arm. OEM torque-arm attachment
points at rear end must be retained. See General Regulations 3:4.

Also, since your car was already a race car, you might want to check to see if the factory bumpers are still there.
Here is a copy-n-paste from the rulebook about Stockers:

BUMPERS
Complete stock bumpers, guards, and braces (front and rear)
mandatory, consistent with make, model, year claimed. Rear
bumpers, guards, and braces optional on stock trucks. Energy absorbing
apparatus may not be removed.

[dmir55]

Use Competition Carburation for your 4180 carb. Bob Oliver is the only one we have found that can make this carb work. And the 4180 is faster than what others use. Dick Miller is the one to go to for rear suspension. Check out his book "Hook and Launch". Save your money and use a 5 speed. If a 4 speed was faster pro stockers would be using them. Also a heavy wheel helps. This is a very good combo, But use your head and think for yourself. Most of the 85 5.0 people try to make this set up too difficult. Good luck and happy motoring.

[427FE]

Thanks for the help fellas, I can use as much help as I can get!

[NX89TANG]

Post pics as you move along. I am very interested in your project. Good luck.

[427FE]

Originally Posted by NX89TANG

Post pics as you move along. I am very interested in your project. Good luck.

Will do, thanks!

[mtkawboy]

You might want to contact Bill Dyer in Port Byron Ill, he ran stock with 2 85s , a GT and coupe for years and now runs SS/N & M. He might have some stuff that would help you that he is no longer using. Contact me at wwmtlineman @aol.com and Ill give you his contact info. Put NHRA in the header so I dont delete it. He dont do computers