1967 cyclone 390 competitive?

SST3193 · 08-23-2014, 12:44 AM

Neighbor has a decent restored '67 Comet Cyclone 'Vert, 390 automatic, he'd like to sell. It's a sweet looking beast, even though it's pale (lighter) yellow. Been away from Fords for a long time but, Thinking the finances may come around soon to allow me to have another racer. If that happens I'd love to, come join the battle, in the Stock ranks.
Looks as though the car would be a natural E/SA, if I'm figuring the classification guide correctly. Tough company for sure! Looked around a very little bit and haven't seen too many 390's, in class runoffs.
Thanks for any input,
Mike.

Nick Heath · 08-23-2014, 01:01 AM

Off the top of my head, there aren't too many 390s out there that aren't competitive...

R.J. Sledge's 390 Fairlane was a great car. Scott Cook's Mustang from MN is very fast. You have Bob Johnson's Mustang, the Hall family's Mustangs, Russell Johnson's Fairlane. Even Stuart Goertzen's Cougar which is racing this weekend in Topeka. I believe that all of those cars have won class at one point or another.
With effort (and $$$ of course), I think it's good enough combo to be competitive.

Paul Wong · 08-23-2014, 01:20 AM

It is plenty competitive and it will stop traffic when it pulls into the lanes. All of the 390 cars that have effort put into them run good. There are going to be very few "new" cars that fit f or g which is more than likely where will want to be.

Rory McNeil · 08-23-2014, 01:07 PM

The late Roger Rices 66 Cyclone 2 dr hardtop normally ran in G and H. A convert is heavier, so keep that in mind. Also the HP factors vary depending on which heads are used.

08-23-2014, 12:44 AM	#1
SST3193 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 37 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	1967 cyclone 390 competitive? Neighbor has a decent restored '67 Comet Cyclone 'Vert, 390 automatic, he'd like to sell. It's a sweet looking beast, even though it's pale (lighter) yellow. Been away from Fords for a long time but, Thinking the finances may come around soon to allow me to have another racer. If that happens I'd love to, come join the battle, in the Stock ranks. Looks as though the car would be a natural E/SA, if I'm figuring the classification guide correctly. Tough company for sure! Looked around a very little bit and haven't seen too many 390's, in class runoffs. Thanks for any input, Mike.

08-23-2014, 01:01 AM	#2
Nick Heath Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 358 Likes: 1,440 Liked 564 Times in 134 Posts	Re: 1967 cyclone 390 competitive? Off the top of my head, there aren't too many 390s out there that aren't competitive... R.J. Sledge's 390 Fairlane was a great car. Scott Cook's Mustang from MN is very fast. You have Bob Johnson's Mustang, the Hall family's Mustangs, Russell Johnson's Fairlane. Even Stuart Goertzen's Cougar which is racing this weekend in Topeka. I believe that all of those cars have won class at one point or another. With effort (and $$$ of course), I think it's good enough combo to be competitive.

08-23-2014, 01:20 AM	#3
Paul Wong Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 384 Likes: 101 Liked 419 Times in 85 Posts	Re: 1967 cyclone 390 competitive? It is plenty competitive and it will stop traffic when it pulls into the lanes. All of the 390 cars that have effort put into them run good. There are going to be very few "new" cars that fit f or g which is more than likely where will want to be.

08-23-2014, 01:07 PM	#4
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 314 Liked 1,102 Times in 301 Posts	Re: 1967 cyclone 390 competitive? The late Roger Rices 66 Cyclone 2 dr hardtop normally ran in G and H. A convert is heavier, so keep that in mind. Also the HP factors vary depending on which heads are used. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang