The best "Dime Rocket" combos!

[Buick6]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

87 Monte, 262
If you can't figure out how to go 15.50, cheaply, with that, perhaps you're in the wrong section of this forum. Right, Bob?

I already regret not building this one. Or an 87 El Camino with the 262.

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by Woodfin

Dwight, I think you should build the Jeep package and fully document the process. You could be a trendsetter. Well, you already are a trendsetter but could add Jeep building to trendiness.

I will have to check to see if I have wrenches that fit a Jeep (or MoPar).

[Woodfin]

Dwight, I will provide all hand and small power tools you require.

Woodfin Brothers Ace Hardware will ship directly to your shop at no charge. It will be our contribution to the fine things you continue to do for racers.

The only string is that you document and post building the project.

[Rsmith38]

Having owned several of those 360 Cherokees/Wagoneers. you should know that they are HEAVY!! Also as you already know - very little race equipment is made for Jeeps. The AMX's run pretty well with that engine type.
My Comanche is somewhat lighter/simpler with the 4.0 engine.

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

The original challenge was "let's hear what you got", but very few have been posted. Is everybody keeping their cards close to their chest or has everybody lost their imagination? I will submit one and challenge anyone to follow:

96-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 360. Cheap to buy. Good engine and trans combination. Runs J/SA - N/SA depending on the trim. Engine is way underrated. You could run under the index with one these things using a rebuilder's short block. Good visibility.

This could be a great build. I wonder if you could get it light enough in limited trim with the 360(magnum motor?), and full time 4wheel drive to run the 12.95 N/SA index. Call it 4100 pounds. Anyone know what they weigh as street jeeps? My 08 v8 full time 4 wheel drive 4runner with me in it is like 4575.

Drive around the water box, and stage. Perfect training truck.

If the 96-98 360 grand cherokees had magnum motors, it could be interesting.

Eric

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Dwight Southerland

The original challenge was "let's hear what you got", but very few have been posted. Is everybody keeping their cards close to their chest or has everybody lost their imagination? I will submit one and challenge anyone to follow:

96-98 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 360. Cheap to buy. Good engine and trans combination. Runs J/SA - N/SA depending on the trim. Engine is way underrated. You could run under the index with one these things using a rebuilder's short block. Good visibility.

Nah, I don't see this one.
Can't even take advantage of the truck camshaft lift gift.
Plus ,I don't think you want to be in J,K with an index runner.
My advice? Keep looking.

[ken robinson]

Billy , look at the 1977 olds omege f85 350 olds 170hp @ 3233 bigger cam over the chevy 170 hp ...like Jim M.'s nova

[Bob Don]

Originally Posted by ken robinson

Billy , look at the 1977 olds omege f85 350 olds 170hp @ 3233 bigger cam over the chevy 170 hp ...like Jim M.'s nova

Yac - Isn't this the combo you built years ago?

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Bob Don

Yac - Isn't this the combo you built years ago?

Mine was a Buick 350 (75-76)..Jim M, 350 Chevy ..I believe Ken is looking at the 350 Olds.
Yes, more cam, 800 carb, lower compression..250 hp ..Really not a bad one.

[craiger]

anybody have more info 0n the 98 jeep grand cherokee limited combo.
I have one sitting in my drive. 300,000 miles and still perking around. can you run this jeep with 2wd and a stick combo. i know nothing about jeeps except they are neat to drive in the winter here in n.e. ohio lol