Ford Engine HELP... - Page 2

Freddie · 12-21-2008, 01:02 PM

I can not thank you guys enough for all your help.

My new Engine builder, actually has a old SS motor sitting there he is going to put in my car for me to use till we get mine right. He loves S/SS racing and asked me if I would mind running one of the Gt classes this year instead of S/ST. If I did my math right our 89 GT with a 68 302 4bbl motor should fall into GT/MA. He is also sending out my converter to make it work with his engine. Otherwise he said the car should work fine. I am in the process of changing out the front cross member and a arms now, otherwise the car should be fine.

He is positive we can get at least .10 under the index, to start with at least. I tiold him as long as I can at least be close to the index for the first try I dont care. I am not looking to go out and set records or nothing just want to be able to race, and have fun. Best time I ever had racing was driving a friend of mines old 68 camaro SS/FM car back in the late 80's, we even won class once it was just cool.

rick lester · 12-22-2008, 07:20 AM

Freddie, if your serious about super stock, get ahold of SSSSA and race with them. I am building a stocker and this is where I will play before hitting div. races. I'm about 45 minutes from Tampa, outside of Dade City, just off of 98, close to Trilby and Ridge Manor. STOCKERS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick.

Chris1529 · 12-22-2008, 07:43 AM

If you are going to try to run SS, the QA1 front end ( I assume you mean K-member) will have to go. Make sure the interior isn't gutted either. You have to keep the dash, door panels, interior trim, etc.

Like these other guys said, use a good C-4 with a low first gear.

Freddie · 12-22-2008, 10:10 AM

Chris, yes the K-Member and the lower control arms are being changed back to stock. I never gutted all the interior out of the car, we tastfully lightened certain areas, but retained the dash, door panels, and all interior components. I just have to carpet the rear seat area and the trunk area of the car. I think I am going to put in a new headliner as well, mine is kinda dirty and burnt a few holes in it adding to the cage.

My next question would be what kind of stuff should I plan on packing in the trailer to race at a divisional event? should I plan on being torn down simply because its a new car? I usually carry a set of intake gaskets and header gaskets anyway, but should I grab a set of head gaskets and pan set as well?

12-21-2008, 01:02 PM	#1
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Ford Engine HELP... I can not thank you guys enough for all your help. My new Engine builder, actually has a old SS motor sitting there he is going to put in my car for me to use till we get mine right. He loves S/SS racing and asked me if I would mind running one of the Gt classes this year instead of S/ST. If I did my math right our 89 GT with a 68 302 4bbl motor should fall into GT/MA. He is also sending out my converter to make it work with his engine. Otherwise he said the car should work fine. I am in the process of changing out the front cross member and a arms now, otherwise the car should be fine. He is positive we can get at least .10 under the index, to start with at least. I tiold him as long as I can at least be close to the index for the first try I dont care. I am not looking to go out and set records or nothing just want to be able to race, and have fun. Best time I ever had racing was driving a friend of mines old 68 camaro SS/FM car back in the late 80's, we even won class once it was just cool. __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10

12-22-2008, 07:20 AM	#2
rick lester Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Littlestown PA Posts: 163 Likes: 9 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Ford Engine HELP... Freddie, if your serious about super stock, get ahold of SSSSA and race with them. I am building a stocker and this is where I will play before hitting div. races. I'm about 45 minutes from Tampa, outside of Dade City, just off of 98, close to Trilby and Ridge Manor. STOCKERS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rick.

12-22-2008, 07:43 AM	#3
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Ford Engine HELP... If you are going to try to run SS, the QA1 front end ( I assume you mean K-member) will have to go. Make sure the interior isn't gutted either. You have to keep the dash, door panels, interior trim, etc. Like these other guys said, use a good C-4 with a low first gear. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

12-22-2008, 10:10 AM	#4
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Ford Engine HELP... Chris, yes the K-Member and the lower control arms are being changed back to stock. I never gutted all the interior out of the car, we tastfully lightened certain areas, but retained the dash, door panels, and all interior components. I just have to carpet the rear seat area and the trunk area of the car. I think I am going to put in a new headliner as well, mine is kinda dirty and burnt a few holes in it adding to the cage. My next question would be what kind of stuff should I plan on packing in the trailer to race at a divisional event? should I plan on being torn down simply because its a new car? I usually carry a set of intake gaskets and header gaskets anyway, but should I grab a set of head gaskets and pan set as well? __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10