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Re: who's car is this?

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil (Post 227434)

I am no AMC expert, but I believe the 69 SC/Rambler that were equipped with that scoop were functional, using a vacuum operated flapper door similar to the 1969 Torino/Cyclone and 69/70 Cougars. Is that correct? Also, I believe that the 390 SC/Ramblers were also all 4 speeds, is that also correct? Since this Rambler American 2 door sedan is shown at a NHRA santioned track, in M/SA, how is he allowed to run that scoop, functional or not? Wouldn`t that be like a 68-69 Barracuda with a 340, 383, or 440 Stocker using a SS/AH Hemi hood scoop? Or a cowl induction hood on a 67-68 Z/28, or Boss 429 scoop on a 428 CJ Mustang? Just curious.

Yes to all the AMC questions, just as Ed presented. Furthermore, you are correct, the flapper is a Ford interchange item.
The issue of this M/SA Rambler scoop was brought up before on this forum. My comment was something like "if legal for show only, I'd make sure I had the rust spots under the scoop!"
Apparently NHRA doesn't care. At one time the rulebook said "mild customizing allowable". I guess this factory scoop could fall under that.

And technically speaking, and an easy fix, the air pan under the SS/H SC/Rambler is a no-no also. But lets just get the car on the track!
If the owner needs to see an application I'm @ 602-418-9797 ! :)

Re: who's car is this?

And technically speaking, and an easy fix, the air pan under the SS/H SC/Rambler is a no-no also. But lets just get the car on the track!
If the owner needs to see an application I'm @ 602-418-9797 !

jeff i dont know about the no-no ,,,check out some of the super stock 440 6 pack cars that have sheet metal intakes with an aluminum pan's that are not factory pieces but like jeff says get it on the track cool piece non the less gmonde

Re: who's car is this?

Supposed to have stock OEM air filter canister or tub if using a factory ram air system, even in superstock.

Re: who's car is this?

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez (Post 227462)

They really would go 13.90s.

I saw a box stock one go 13:73 with Terry Richards driving it. To say I was really impressed would be an understatement. (Terry was the local AMC God-Best the cars owner ever ran was 15:30)

Re: who's car is this?

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Originally Posted by bigshow2966 (Post 227739)

I saw a box stock one go 13:73 with Terry Richards driving it. To say I was really impressed would be an understatement. (Terry was the local AMC God-Best the cars owner ever ran was 15:30)

It didn't hurt the fact that the car weighed less than 3000#.Still impressive.You can't touch a nice one (not a clone) for less than $40K.