65 Biscayne

Alan Roehrich · 04-16-2008, 10:28 PM

I guess I could explain myself since I gave an answer. The way I'm figuring it, the 396-375 is a well developed combination. You have most of the parts. You could go to Arnold Greene, Mike Heintz, Darrell Wikle, Adger Smith, or Gary McGlasson with the parts you have and come away with a competitive engine. If you get to B weight, it shouldn't be any harder on parts than a B/S Camaro, and Kevin Helms does real well with one. Yes, the 396-375 is on the expensive side, but probably NOT more expensive than a 396-325. And likely to be easier to make more competitive.

james schaechter · 04-16-2008, 11:06 PM

TimQuigley ran a killer 66 Biscayne in O and P stick with a 283 4 speed. It was a great car! The 250 hp 327 looks good too. Go for the Jerico!

Rich Biebel · 04-17-2008, 07:00 AM

I was friends with Bill Izykowski when he raced a 427/425 Biscayne in B/S on 7" slicks. I sat in the passenger seat while we did burnouts one day for fun! Low 12's at the time. The long wheelbase helped as the cars were often a little sideways leaving the line. The shorter wheelbase cars like a Chevy II were even more of a handfull with a 396 on those same 7" tires.....

The Colonel · 04-17-2008, 08:16 AM

Thanks for all the replies. The stick would certainly be a blast, and probably save some $$$ when compared to building a lightweight th400 and converter set-ups. You really think I could get it down to B weight? Shipping weight is 3400# and change.
Nice picture....same color as my old 66 SS. Anybody figure out what the Holley carb# is all about fot the 325 combo? I only remember Holley on 425 h.p stuff.

Alan Roehrich · 04-17-2008, 08:39 AM

Getting to the bottom of B, 3442#, would be VERY tough, but might be possible, though pretty expensive. Everything would have to be light, chrome moly cage, aftermarket brakes, small fuel cell, ultra light wheels , etc. You'd need to weigh it like it is first, to see where you're at. If you set the engine and a transmission in the car and take it to the scales as it sits, and it weighs 3800#, then I doubt you could get it down. It's been forever since I weighed one of the big cars.

04-16-2008, 10:28 PM	#1
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,821 Times in 413 Posts	Re: 65 Biscayne I guess I could explain myself since I gave an answer. The way I'm figuring it, the 396-375 is a well developed combination. You have most of the parts. You could go to Arnold Greene, Mike Heintz, Darrell Wikle, Adger Smith, or Gary McGlasson with the parts you have and come away with a competitive engine. If you get to B weight, it shouldn't be any harder on parts than a B/S Camaro, and Kevin Helms does real well with one. Yes, the 396-375 is on the expensive side, but probably NOT more expensive than a 396-325. And likely to be easier to make more competitive. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

04-16-2008, 11:06 PM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,289 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: 65 Biscayne TimQuigley ran a killer 66 Biscayne in O and P stick with a 283 4 speed. It was a great car! The 250 hp 327 looks good too. Go for the Jerico! __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

04-17-2008, 07:00 AM	#3
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: 65 Biscayne I was friends with Bill Izykowski when he raced a 427/425 Biscayne in B/S on 7" slicks. I sat in the passenger seat while we did burnouts one day for fun! Low 12's at the time. The long wheelbase helped as the cars were often a little sideways leaving the line. The shorter wheelbase cars like a Chevy II were even more of a handfull with a 396 on those same 7" tires..... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

04-17-2008, 08:16 AM	#4
The Colonel Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Joisey Exit 4 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 65 Biscayne Thanks for all the replies. The stick would certainly be a blast, and probably save some $$$ when compared to building a lightweight th400 and converter set-ups. You really think I could get it down to B weight? Shipping weight is 3400# and change. Nice picture....same color as my old 66 SS. Anybody figure out what the Holley carb# is all about fot the 325 combo? I only remember Holley on 425 h.p stuff.

04-17-2008, 08:39 AM	#5
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,821 Times in 413 Posts	Re: 65 Biscayne Getting to the bottom of B, 3442#, would be VERY tough, but might be possible, though pretty expensive. Everything would have to be light, chrome moly cage, aftermarket brakes, small fuel cell, ultra light wheels , etc. You'd need to weigh it like it is first, to see where you're at. If you set the engine and a transmission in the car and take it to the scales as it sits, and it weighs 3800#, then I doubt you could get it down. It's been forever since I weighed one of the big cars. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S Last edited by Alan Roehrich; 04-17-2008 at 08:42 AM.

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