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Fastymz Moderator Posts: 11012 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 01-06-2002 03:39 PM Just alittle spin on Alexs post. My best bang fr the bucks so far would be.My RPM intake a 4bl carb.The carb was free my pops inlaw was going to get ride of it.So I took it and rebuilt.The new fuel lines and fuel and air filter,fittings,carter pump,intake gaskets,ect,Total of $300.I have yet to get my car to the track so the only I test it.Is against my pops 88 gt vert 5spd.Before mods I could not even keep up with him,after mods I have beat him twice,and lost to him once,but it was so close.And every time from 30mph up. SCOOP ------------------ 65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede. MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html IP: Logged
capri man Gearhead Posts: 3258 From: doerun, ga. Registered: Nov 2000	posted 01-06-2002 04:43 PM my best bang for the 500 bucks were my gt40-p heads. man what a difference. ------------------ mike r racing is real everything else is just a game. 81 capri-7.56 @88mph 1/8 1.56 60 ft. IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 11012 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 01-06-2002 04:54 PM Mike, what do you get for $500 with those heads.I mean do they come complete or bare.And where did you get them. SCOOP ------------------ 65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede. MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html IP: Logged
capri man Gearhead Posts: 3258 From: doerun, ga. Registered: Nov 2000	posted 01-06-2002 05:15 PM they are complete but i ugraded the springs and retainers because i already had the parts. i got mine from racer walsh in jax fl. but i guess any ford motorsports dealer would have them. here is a great article on them. ------------------http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/5755/gt40p.html mike r racing is real everything else is just a game. 81 capri-7.56 @88mph 1/8 1.56 60 ft. [This message has been edited by capri man (edited 01-06-2002).] IP: Logged
V8 Thumper Gearhead Posts: 3366 From: Orange, Ca. United States of America Registered: Dec 2001	posted 01-06-2002 05:40 PM Where's Alex when we need him? IP: Logged
65_289 Gearhead Posts: 758 From: Registered: Jul 2001	posted 01-06-2002 05:48 PM A Holley 650 dp got me from 15.1 to 14.1 for about $300 including fuel line, and some cut-outs and good spark plugs got me down to 13.74 for about $60. So for less than $400, I got 1.4 seconds. IP: Logged
V8 Thumper Gearhead Posts: 3366 From: Orange, Ca. United States of America Registered: Dec 2001	posted 01-06-2002 05:57 PM --------------------------------------------- Originally posted by 65_289: --------------------------------------------- "A Holley 650 dp got me from 15.1 to 14.1" Do you mean a/f ratio? "So for less than $400, I got 1.4 seconds." YEEEEEEE HAAAAAAA IP: Logged
Rustang Gearhead Posts: 452 From: Clarion PA Registered: Nov 2000	posted 01-06-2002 06:40 PM A $45.00 snorkel hood scoop, a used pair of 28x9 slicks(that were better than my worn out old ones), and some rear suspension work (free) got me from 11.70's to 11-teens. Total investment $145.00 ------------------ '68 mustang 351 clevor- 10.92@124 '67 Stang, 351W -11.18@118 '69 351C Torino-14.90@100 '78 Pickup 351W-15.56@88 '79 Pickup 460 ET=?? http://www.rustang-racing.cityslide.com/contents/contents.cfm/712231 IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 11012 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 01-06-2002 06:55 PM quote: Originally posted by Rustang: A $45.00 snorkel hood scoop, a used pair of 28x9 slicks(that were better than my worn out old ones), and some rear suspension work (free) got me from 11.70's to 11-teens. Total investment $145.00 See SCOOPS do really make you go faster,thats a 1/2 sec.Now go out and get those scoops. Really thats a great for the money,heck thats a great even for twice that . SCOOP...supporter of all hood scoop out there. ------------------ 65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede. MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html IP: Logged
65_289 Gearhead Posts: 758 From: Registered: Jul 2001	posted 01-06-2002 07:18 PM quote: Originally posted by V8 Thumper: Do you mean a/f ratio? Hell no, bro!! I mean 1320 times went from 15.1 to 14.1. IP: Logged
cpmaverick Moderator Posts: 1564 From: Auburn, AL. Registered: Jan 2000	posted 01-06-2002 07:26 PM My B303 cam, 1.7:1 rockers, and 3.70:1 rear gears made ahuge difference (going from stock roller cam and 3.10:1 gears) B303 - $100 used 1.7:1 rockers - $230 swap meet 3.70:1 T-L chunk - $165, swap meet IP: Logged
V8 Thumper Gearhead Posts: 3366 From: Orange, Ca. United States of America Registered: Dec 2001	posted 01-06-2002 08:05 PM [QUOTE]Originally posted by 65_289: [B] Hell no, bro!! I mean 1320 times went from 15.1 to 14.1. A FULL SECOND from a carb alone? What were you running before? IP: Logged
cpmaverick Moderator Posts: 1564 From: Auburn, AL. Registered: Jan 2000	posted 01-06-2002 08:44 PM I think I've heard this Edelbrock story before... IP: Logged
65_289 Gearhead Posts: 758 From: Registered: Jul 2001	posted 01-06-2002 10:16 PM quote: Originally posted by V8 Thumper: [QUOTE]Originally posted by 65_289: [B] Hell no, bro!! I mean 1320 times went from 15.1 to 14.1. A FULL SECOND from a carb alone? What were you running before? A tired 1406 600cfm Edelbrock. It is still in my garage. And yes, cpmaverick, I am sure you have heard it before!! IP: Logged
John Holloway Gearhead Posts: 685 From: Romeoville Illinois Registered: Jul 2000	posted 01-06-2002 10:20 PM I bought a Digital tire Gage for $10.00 IP: Logged
V8 Thumper Gearhead Posts: 3366 From: Orange, Ca. United States of America Registered: Dec 2001	posted 01-06-2002 11:05 PM [QUOTE]Originally posted by 65_289: [B] A tired 1406 600cfm Edelbrock. It is still in my garage. I'm sure few will argue the fact that you're running a far superior carb now, but I'd bet that there was something wrong with your previous one. (a second is a LONG time) IP: Logged
V8 Thumper Gearhead Posts: 3366 From: Orange, Ca. United States of America Registered: Dec 2001	posted 01-06-2002 11:06 PM Isn't 1406 the 'econo' calibration? [This message has been edited by V8 Thumper (edited 01-06-2002).] IP: Logged
badazzcougar Gearhead Posts: 132 From: Seattle Registered: Oct 2001	posted 01-06-2002 11:16 PM Ok I've said this before on this forum and been slammed but its still true. The edelbrock carter clone can be built to make decent power if you know what you are doing and are willing to try some power building mods. Out of the box theyr'e not so great but Iv'e had out of the box holleys that would run worth a damn too. It has to be tuned to the engine. IP: Logged
cpmaverick Moderator Posts: 1564 From: Auburn, AL. Registered: Jan 2000	posted 01-06-2002 11:29 PM If anyone else wants to discuss the merits of carter vs. Holley, do a search and find a thread to post in so we can keep this one on topic! I kinda like this topic.. IP: Logged
ragtopjr Gearhead Posts: 2447 From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Registered: Oct 2000	posted 01-07-2002 01:13 AM My first 88 roller long block $575.00 can=$350.00 us. This took me from 15.0 to 13.9 Second 88 Roller long block $400.00 can=$240 us with this one I added an x303 cam and went down to a 13.41. When dealing with mustangs, i think subframe connectors are one of the first things that you should do, Then Gears, Exhaust, and underdrive pulleys And of course Subwoofers ------------------ Ed Heart mods:Trick High flow titanium valve ported & polished Listen close: "tic tic tic" No folks thats not a noisy lifter thats the sound of big flow! 1984 5.0L LX Conv 3600 lbs 13.41 at 101.89 SIR My Homepage Black Sunshine Racing IP: Logged
Greenstang Gearhead Posts: 908 From: its all a fog.. Registered: May 2001	posted 01-07-2002 01:38 AM NX adjustable Nitrous kit Fuel Pump ~120 Kit ~369 micro switch ~5 Drop in ET= quite a bit In the interest of full disclosure, this was on ~35X-ish sized non Ford motor in a non ford chassis, YMMV I ssume the results would be similar.... ------------------ Marcus? "To do something well is worthwhile, and that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one's ability, for I feel that life is measured in achievement, not in years alone." - Bruce McLaren, founder of the McLaren Formula One team, who died in a testing accident in England in 1970. IP: Logged

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