Aint what i thought she was
11-23-2006, 09:41 AM
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Aint what i thought she was
My 69 Mach 1 with a 1990 302HO and a 4 speed toploader just lost to a BMW 3 Series. Now i know alot of you guys are very classic focused but i like muscle cars fast 
I'm thinking ima have to re prioritize my paint job and go with the 351 crate motor first.
I'm thinking ima have to re prioritize my paint job and go with the 351 crate motor first.
11-23-2006, 11:55 AM
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RE: Aint what i thought she was
here something to think about
http://search.stores.ebay.com/T-L-En...585069QQsofpZ0
http://search.stores.ebay.com/T-L-En...585069QQsofpZ0
11-23-2006, 02:32 PM
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RE: Aint what i thought she was
If it isnt fast, it isnt fun. If I dont want fast I will drive the beater Intrepid. Every other car has to run at least mid 13s or I will make it do so.
Ya a 302 isnt enough.. you need more... like a 514 CJ... yeah thats about right. You know the shortblock is right around $3000...
Ya a 302 isnt enough.. you need more... like a 514 CJ... yeah thats about right. You know the shortblock is right around $3000...
11-23-2006, 03:04 PM
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RE: Aint what i thought she was
If it was an M3 don't be disapointed. That car pushes 330HP with great gearing balanced to the torque curve. Turns a low 13 quarter. Even the stock 330 is a fast little German snot.
How about stroking your HO block. You have a real advantage with that roller block. No flat tappet will give the same driveability with the amount of torque and HP a roller will. Plus the roller has a torque curve like a DC motor which really is where it's at on the street.
Stroked to 331 w/185's and a good fuel system, and you'd still have a daily driver at 350+HP. Add EFI and you could bump that to 450hp and still be a driver. Hell, pick the right parts and go 347, and you've still got a daily driver with longevity, and you bump the torque up quite a bit.
Now if you just want to dust that Bimmer between lights... add nitrous. Cheap and easy. A 150 shot ought to do it.
How about stroking your HO block. You have a real advantage with that roller block. No flat tappet will give the same driveability with the amount of torque and HP a roller will. Plus the roller has a torque curve like a DC motor which really is where it's at on the street.
Stroked to 331 w/185's and a good fuel system, and you'd still have a daily driver at 350+HP. Add EFI and you could bump that to 450hp and still be a driver. Hell, pick the right parts and go 347, and you've still got a daily driver with longevity, and you bump the torque up quite a bit.
Now if you just want to dust that Bimmer between lights... add nitrous. Cheap and easy. A 150 shot ought to do it.
11-23-2006, 03:52 PM
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RE: Aint what i thought she was
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As soon as I sell my house I'm going spend a little of the profit on a 418W 500+ HP crate for my 1965. Any opinions? Any recommendations on reputable builders?
As soon as I sell my house I'm going spend a little of the profit on a 418W 500+ HP crate for my 1965. Any opinions? Any recommendations on reputable builders?
