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Topic: Is this a consistent 11.5 combo?
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Forsberg
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: Sweden
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 12-18-2004 05:28 AM
  
A 3,000 lbs Fox with 55 % of weight up front,
Race C4 and converter,
5.13 8.8, spool and 28 x 10.5 x 15 slicks,
6 point rollbar and frame connectors,
BBK LCAs, Jeg�� adjustable UCAs, welded torque boxes,
Good shocks and springs (Sugestions please)
A 289/302 cid motor with enough HP / torque.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26513
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-18-2004 10:51 AM
That is a lot of gear for those short tires.
Motor will need to be capable of making HP to 7000+.------------------
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1586
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 12-18-2004 05:30 PM
Are you doing 1/4 mile or 1/8 th ?
What stall speed and who built the Trans?
Bruce
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Forsberg
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: Sweden
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 12-19-2004 06:05 AM
This combo hasn�� left the drawingboard yet, so I�� open to suggestions.
Maybe I can fit 29 - 29.5 inch slicks but the point is do I have to backhalf the car or can I get away with theese budget modifications and still have consistency?
The plans are for a strip only, mostly 1/4 mile combo with an 8 inch converter and if necessary a transbrake C4.------------------
Thanks, Ollie
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ragtopjr
Gearhead Posts: 2532
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-25-2004 11:57 PM
Is there a reason why you are limiting yourself to a 289/302 cube engine?With the kits now available for windsors a 408 cube engine would be a lot easier to attain. Or you could buy one of Alex's old engines and go quicker yet!!! Fox bodies are really a great platform to start with. Lakewood 90/10's, and tubular K member kit will help. Alex will be able to tell you better which gear to go to, but I would be inclined to say 4.88 at the max. ------------------
Ed
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Forsberg
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: Sweden
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 12-31-2004 06:51 AM
Boy would I love to have one of Alex�� old engines, not to speak of a new one. My plans are somewhat more down to earth, but it will be a stock stroke SBF, that I hope will be able to see 7.500 to 8.000 rpms in the lights. What I am most concerned with, at this point, is if a bolt on modified rear end will do the job, consistently.
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Thanks,
Ollie [This message has been edited by Forsberg (edited 12-31-2004).]
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