Alright guys well my first car was a 67 coupe with a 302. I've currently got a 2003 cobra that I'm selling tomorrow if all goes according to plan and I have a jeep cherokee as my DD. So my plan is to buy and start building up another 67 or 68 coupe into a street/strip beast. But I've been away from these cars for about 3 years so I'm a bit rusty on a few things. Here is roughly my plan

67 coupe
Engine: Undecided (460 or 302 based) opinions?
Trans: 4 speed manual (will any T-56's fit?)
Rear: Ford 9"
Gears: Undecided
*Want a gear limited speed of around 160, probably going to run a big slick, any input on this?*
Tub: Mini or full tub
Roll cage: 9.99 cert
Interior: Full interior
A/C: none
Power Adder: Nitrous or none

Goals: I want the car to run in the 10's but to be able to drive it 2 hours to the 1/4 mile track.

What do you guys think? and what have I forgotten to consider?

 

Yes a t56 will fit engine i would go a stroked 302 or 351 and efi gear size depends a lot on your rear tire size and do you want a more drag car or more street car.

 

I would expand on this more and say that if you are looking for more of a street car than a drag car to go with the mini tubs instead of full tubs. Full tubbed cars look cool and all but really are a pain in the *** on the street. Every one that I have ever ridden in, both Pro Street and Full Race, rode like an old buckboard and the suspension rattled and banged with every soft turd in the road it hit. Now, granted, they all had 4-link suspensions of some sort so that is why they made all the racket and rode the way they did but that is kind of what they needed to run the steam roller tires they used. As far as getting it to hook when you are racing it, there are LOTS of mini tubbed 10.5 tire class cars out there that will carry the front tires all the way through first gear and run the speed you are looking for. I have seen several that are running a some form of leaf spring with Cal-Tracs bars and the proper shocks and running in the 9's.

 

Eh, full tubs won't make the the car actually drive different. I wouldn't consider a full tub unless you run a tall slick. And wouldn't even bother with a mini tub. With leafs, you can't use the room for a mini tub in these cars without moving the leafs first. 10's will be "easy" at a decently prepped track if you have the engine.

 

Some good info guys, what do you think about the Big block versus small block situation? I want this car to just be a beast, big cam in whatever it is, love the sound. dont car so much about it being really street friendly it will be a weekend toy to go out and kick *** and cruise the boulevard in.

 

All I meant was that they tend to RIDE rougher, not drive different. Of course, I haven't ridden in a fully tubbed street car in a loooong time so maybe the suspension options have gotten a lot better to make them ride better. If I had my choice, I would actually prefer to run non-modified wheelwells. You can put a pretty wide tires under them by using a 65-66 width rearend and the proper backspacing wheels.

 

I'm leaning towards full tubs, I love the way they look and ride quality is not a big concern with this car. The roads I will drive it on on a regular basis are very nice so a "rough" ride won't bother me.

any suggestions for motor/trans and suspension? also what companies make good drag suspensions for these cars?

 

A 408 stroker (351w) should be pretty easy and decently cheap to build up.

If I was going to go to the strip with my car, either that or a turbo / SC 302 roller block would be my choice. They seem to have more aftermarket parts than the big blocks too.