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?

Bill Harris · 12-22-2008, 11:56 AM

Always a good idea to have everything on hand to pull a head. I wouldn't worry too much about bottom end stuff, it's very rare that they ask for a piston/rod unless you are crazy fast, killing a record, or get protested. I don't think they pay a lot of attention to a "new" car except for safety. If you go 1.30 under on your first pass, that might be different...

Be sure to have enough removable ballast to adjust your weight to account for scale variations, and make sure the ballast is properly attached, they look for lose stuff.

Make sure you have an easy way to draw fuel for fuel check... that is one thing that is unique to Stk/SS.

I think you'll like stock/SS, especially in Div 2. There are a lot of really nice, friendly guys (and a few gals) in the classes and most of them treat us Ford racers as equals (well almost all are nice, and Fords almost equal

). Most of the tech guys are friendly and helpful too. We won't mention the div director, oops, I just did...

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

12-22-2008, 11:56 AM	#5
Bill Harris Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ooltewah, TN Posts: 421 Likes: 13 Liked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Ford Engine HELP... Always a good idea to have everything on hand to pull a head. I wouldn't worry too much about bottom end stuff, it's very rare that they ask for a piston/rod unless you are crazy fast, killing a record, or get protested. I don't think they pay a lot of attention to a "new" car except for safety. If you go 1.30 under on your first pass, that might be different... Be sure to have enough removable ballast to adjust your weight to account for scale variations, and make sure the ballast is properly attached, they look for lose stuff. Make sure you have an easy way to draw fuel for fuel check... that is one thing that is unique to Stk/SS. I think you'll like stock/SS, especially in Div 2. There are a lot of really nice, friendly guys (and a few gals) in the classes and most of them treat us Ford racers as equals (well almost all are nice, and Fords almost equal ). Most of the tech guys are friendly and helpful too. We won't mention the div director, oops, I just did... __________________ Bill Harris ex 2172 STK ex 2272 S/S