Stocker engine Input please

[Doug Domm]

I have both a flat hood and an SS hood and weighed both of them and found barely 5 lbs. differance using a very accurate digital scale. Now having said that neither hood have any bondo but both have a significant amount of paint on them.

[BobUnkefer]

Well, the overwhelming opinion is,,,,,, quite divided,,,, :-)

Respected D3 racer says go with 350/290 and a glide, woked well for him and the cars new owner as well.

Respected D7 racer says avoid the 350 like the plague.

396 combo gets HP for Christmas,,, hey with this heavyweight driver that might be a plus in my favor :-)

All the input is quite interesting and certainly thought provoking.

[Harry 6674]

How about the 302? Some of these are fast. Manual only.

[John Duzac]

Harry 6674: There is a simple reason why the 302 was omitted from the list. The number one reason people do not run the 302 option is they will be foced to run it as a stick shift. Most people are just too afraid of the can!

[Tommy Gaynor]

I think you need my LT1 car! You have won a national in one of these and even Alan Reinhardt was able to turn on the win light with it! I have a new Holiday Season price!

[BobUnkefer]

Originally Posted by Tommy Gaynor

I think you need my LT1 car! You have won a national in one of these and even Alan Reinhardt was able to turn on the win light with it! I have a new Holiday Season price!

Tommy,

I'll look you up as soon as I win the lottery. :-)

I'd love another FI car ( I love their predictable repeatability), but right now we're dealing with a car that is already owned and is a proven race car, just trying to determine what engine to drop in that makes the most sense for stock instead of crate motor. Trying to think things through for both competitiveness and economical engine application (yea I know, what's economical about a drag race engine)
350/295 with a glide or a 396/350-325 with a 3 spd are the choices it seems.
Wouldn't mind a 4 speed, but damn, it's been since the early 80's when I last rowed my way through a gearbox,,,,, AHRA SS 289 4 spd Mercury Comet,,,, and I think things have changed some since then (mild understatement there).

Anyways, there is a lot of experience that visits this sight and I was/am looking for input from the experienced masses.
We've got a rolling, working chassis with fresh driveline pieces, just need to determine the powerplant.

While there is certainly no concensus of opinion, the opinions that have been expressed are all appreciated for the experience that is lending it's hindsight.

I just want to get back behind the wheel,,,,,, it's tough being @ EVERY NHRA national event and WATCHING stock run week after week after week from the fence @ the end of the track. Jason and I have watched a lot of rounds this year (and critiqued a lot of racers/races :-) ), but then he gets to race later in the day in his Ultimate Stocker (P/S)

Thanks guys, it is appreciated!

Unk

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by BobUnkefer

Tommy,

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Wouldn't mind a 4 speed, but damn, it's been since the early 80's when I last rowed my way through a gearbox,,,,, AHRA SS 289 4 spd Mercury Comet,,,, and I think things have changed some since then (mild understatement there).

Unk

Come on Bob. I see now a couple of excuses about why you cannot run a stick. Search your feelings. You know you want it.

Besides you might see another Guest Racer/Announcer with a 4 gear in his hand next year somewhere. You know if he can do it, you can. He hasn't dumped a load without having a Sunday newspaper in his hand for years. LOL.

[Monte Howard]

Unk,I have run the 350-295 for a long time.
Great engine tranny combo for race day(very consistant).
You have to spend alot of time and money to get it to qualify @ Indy.
Not to say you cant but you must spend the money right the first time.
If you want to go consistantly 1.15 under I wouldn't go with a 350 or 327.
350 vs. 327 it's a wash.
If you want to talk more about this you can call me.

Monte Howard 217-776-2253


I would build a 69 camaro, (three speed).

[BobUnkefer]

If you want to go consistantly 1.15 under I wouldn't go with a 350 or 327.
350 vs. 327 it's a wash.
If you want to talk more about this you can call me.

Monte Howard 217-776-2253


So you would go with a ??????????

Unk

[Adger Smith]

Hey Bob,
Put a Firebird frontend and tail lights on it and run a 428. :~)