While we are on the subject what is a good transmission for a fox with a 351w? It will probably be stroked to 408 or somewhere around there and will be using nitrous.

 

I would look into something like a built TKO. I'm sure you can get something that will be able to handle it.

 

does it have to be a Ford???

if not, 3rd gen Camaro's are a good pick for drag cars (you can fit just about ANY motor inside them, and parts are still cheap) you can find a shell for dirt cheap and a used 350 for less than $500. and old TH350 or TH400 shouldn't be more than $600, and then you're pretty much good to go

 

But their frames aren't as light and weight is afactor in drag racing.

 

true, but don't forget what i said about different engines that can be installed. a cammed 350 or 406 will have MORE than enough power to get that chassis moving.

my car had a mildly cammed 350, i was probably running around mid 12's with it, full weight. the only reason that old 350 still isn't in there is because i over revved the engine, a sbc can rev high, but 9500rpm is a little too high

 

Same engine and driver in a fox body the car would run low 12's andpossibly 11's. Point is, the best choice in body would be the fox, but your right about the engines, those chevy 350's can be made monsters fairly easy and cheaply.

 

fox + ls1

 

Ehhhh.. Fox + used 460 stroker and dual demon 650's.. Still, any of the windsor blocks would be a good choice, especially when stroked out.. I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of the 3rd gen wheelbase length when it comes to strip racing, but 98's right. They CAN be made just as fast for cheap.. Depends on whatcha want brudda..

 

3rd gen Fbodies are not as heavy as some people think, they are lighter than 4th gens, getting a 3rd gen down to a 3200 RACE WEIGHT is not very hard. FWIW a longer wheel base is more stable for drag racing.

 

You're right there JD.. though I didn't know the 3rd gen's were quite that light on their feet. I guess it's just personal preference really, stability or no.. It's all in how the platform is set up. Though in reference to the OP's original question, maybe it's just my experience, but he's more likely to find a rolling Fox chassis in semi good condition than a 3rd gen maro.. Maybe that's just because there so many mustangs in N. Texas though..

Either way he's got a good idea going that shouldn't be all that hard to pull off with a good junk yard, 3 or 4k and some time..