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[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by JoeCool108

So a couple of questions:
Could I run this as a different year, if so would I need a different engine trans combo?

So for a trans? Stick with auto or switch to stick?
Auto C4? or later model trans?

8.8 or 9 inch?

Tire size?

Converter?

Any other ideas?

If you claim it as an 80, you would have to make the changes to the body to make it LOOK like an 80. You would also need to make sure that the casting #s on the engine parts are correct for an 80.

Stick or auto is a personal choice.

You would probably run a C-4.

Probably an 8" or 8.8" depending on parts availability and convenience. 9" sucks down too much power.

Probably 8x20 or 8x22. I'm not sure just what's available anymore.

Talk to Yac.

Have fun!

[JoeCool108]

Well now I've been told this vehicle needs floor pans.... Suggestions?
I haven't been able to actually go look at it, but I might be able to pick up the whole car for 400 or 500 bucks...

thoughts?

[Billy Nees]

Thoughts?
What are YOU comfortable with? What are you capable/comfortable fixing?
When I did the 1K car, I decided to do it because it was/is so bad (floor rust/frame rust) that it wouldn't pass state inspection. But, it was cheap. I showed it to my DTD and he was OK with it so I built it. OBTW, I'm at a point in my Racing life where I won't cut up nice cars anymore.
You've said that you have experience with the 2.3 combo, if not that then what would you build? DON'T get in over your head with a combo. Get into something that you can finish. Even if you have to race it while it's "under construction".

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by JoeCool108

Well now I've been told this vehicle needs floor pans.... Suggestions?
I haven't been able to actually go look at it, but I might be able to pick up the whole car for 400 or 500 bucks...

thoughts?

"What are YOU comfortable with? What are you capable/comfortable fixing?"

Billy's first sentence is a good starting point here. However, I would want more information before commenting further.

Where do you live?

Where do you want to race? (NHRA or just local associations?)

How far under do you want to go? (2 tenths and avoid heads up runs or be able to qualify at Indy?)

What's your time frame look like for completion? ( Ready to rock, or a part, part time, save your lunch money, 5 year project to keep you out of the house at night?)
This makes a difference..I used to recommend the 302, 2v, hands down, but that started 5 years ago. Meanwhile one friend of mine is out there having all the fun and actually racing one and getting hp added and having to switch body styles.
Another example is the 350 4V C10. Nothing that good lasts forever.

I'll wait to hear back before commenting further.

Oh, on the floor pans : I don't know if available, but if you were to fabricate some with OEM gauge sheet metal , welded in place, with some spray paint underneath, nobody's going to complain in this day and age..Trust me.