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bigwhitecobra · 07-15-2002, 07:28 PM

I won't bore you with why I haven't been on in a VERY long time. I'll just say that work has had me quite busy lately.

Anyway, I've recently been asked to build a strip car for the shop (it's a joint effort by the entire shop) by the boss. It's a '64 Falcon. We have several 302's, 289's and 351's sitting around in the shop.(it's great to say that isn't it??) He's not sure how to go but he wants a budget racer, I jsut don't have a budget yet. I figure the cheaper the better, though.

Any thoughts or ideas. I've thought about getting a wrecked Fox body and borrowing the wiring harness and computer, building the 351 to handle it, and blow the damn thing with a S-trim or something.

I like that idea. I like it alot. "Momma always said, 'Bigger is better, Forrest.' Momma was always smart."

Ok by. Later.

Mustangbelle306 · 07-15-2002, 08:26 PM

Lately? Dude, you haven't been posting in months LOL

Welcome back!

07-15-2002, 09:43 PM

Glad to see your back. Sounds like a pretty good project and I am sure you'll get some good ideas here. odie

6T9PONY · 07-15-2002, 09:59 PM

I love 351s man, don't get me wrong. But throw a 289 in that girl! That would be KILLER to have a blown 289 in a '64 Falcon running down the strip......

Skyman · 07-15-2002, 10:23 PM

When I was thinkin budget I wasn't thinking a Strim

I was thinking the 351 w/ about 11:1 compression, using the gt40P heads w/ a home port job, Rpm intake and 750dbl pumper carb. All the supporting exhaust and ignition, and a 125shot of n20.

Skyler

The Deuce · 07-15-2002, 10:27 PM

I'm torn.

As a huge fan of the '64 falcon, I would be inclined to say a solid lifter 289 with maybe some Cleveland heads or something exotic, keeping it under the stock hood.

Or, build a nasty 351 with a high rise manifold and top it with a thunderbolt hood. Those look pretty mean on that car.

Either way, have fun with it and put up some pictures.

Welcome back.

1969Mach1 · 07-15-2002, 10:30 PM

Tough choice, nice to see you back. What'ch ya been upto that has kept you away from us?

Hope to hear from ya more often now.

Take it easy,
§am.

StoplightWarrior · 07-15-2002, 10:48 PM

Welcome back!!

Notice my inflated post count to your left...

Crazy Horse GT · 07-16-2002, 12:08 AM

hey bwc where ya been, my opinion 351w, my fav engine, i love the old falcon's, wanted one for years, good luck ,cya.

Topless In Texas · 07-16-2002, 12:13 AM

HEY MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good to see ya back again!!!!!!!!!!!! I"ve been busy myself and not posting QUITE as much, but I'm still up there in the top 15!

Hows that WhiteCobramama doing and the baby Cobra?
Stay in touch! and GREAT to see ya back again!

Take care of the family and your ride!
How old is your baby now? Got any new pics????????????

Take Care, TNT

tireburner163 · 07-16-2002, 12:17 AM

Welcome back dude, we missed you

I'm gonna say a 10:1 351 on the sauce

Crazy Horse GT · 07-16-2002, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tireburner163
Welcome back dude, we missed you

I'm gonna say a 10:1 351 on the sauce

what do you know, 4- banger boy?, just joking with ya.

joe4speed · 07-16-2002, 12:53 AM

Welcome back!

07-16-2002, 08:22 AM

A few years ago,there was a '64 Falcon at a car show.They had a built 289 with 351 heads that ran mid-low 11's.

The car was restored from top to bottom,they were willing to sell the entire car for 8000$ complete or 4000$ without motor.

I'll tell you this much,If I didn't buy this 87GT for 8000$,I woulda walked away with that Falcon that day after the car show

especially after they fired it up after the car show was done,can you say DROOL!

6T9PONY · 07-16-2002, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT
what do you know, 4- banger boy

LMFAO!!!!! Ohhhh.....that was hilarious....breathe deeply....

But we're just playin with ya, Josh. Get your 5.0 and show us up, aight man?

Crazy Horse GT · 07-16-2002, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 6T9PONY
LMFAO!!!!! Ohhhh.....that was hilarious....breathe deeply....

But we're just playin with ya, Josh. Get your 5.0 and show us up, aight man?

bwahahaha, we gotta keep him in his place ben, lol.

07-16-2002, 11:46 PM

Stroked 351 with a big shot..

mustangman65_79 · 07-17-2002, 08:02 AM

It's too bad u arn't closer to me, I have a '89 GT 5.0 motor, running, with wiring harness and comp for sale at a good $800. Everything u need for a good ole swap. I junked out my '89 GT convertible.

bigwhitecobra · 07-17-2002, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the welcome back. The "little" lady is doing pretty good, and the baby is just as much a handful as I am. I am soooooooo busy with work I can't remember the last time I didn't work a weekend. I haven't even been on a computer in 3-4 weeks.

Yeah yeah yeah, evcuses excuses. Forgive me, for I know not what I do.

Anyway, we're still in the planning phase on the Falcon, but it's should be fun. I am trying sooo hard to get the green light for the blower and 408 combo, but realism keeps messin' with me.

Anyway, thanks for the ideas. I'll keep you guys posted. Pics, and dyno sheets to come. I plan on doing a dyno before and after.(it has a 289 in it now, and yes it runs, if you want to call it that)

Later.

Rev · 07-19-2002, 04:49 PM

Great to have you back. If budget is a real constraint, how about just a naturally aspirated, stroked 351W? Say a 393, 408, 427, with good heads, induction, roller cam, exhaust? Should be good for 400-450 HP at the fllywheel easy enough. That would be fairly gnarly in a 3000 lb. Falcon, wouldn't it?

Rev

07-15-2002, 07:28 PM	#1
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	'Member me? I won't bore you with why I haven't been on in a VERY long time. I'll just say that work has had me quite busy lately. Anyway, I've recently been asked to build a strip car for the shop (it's a joint effort by the entire shop) by the boss. It's a '64 Falcon. We have several 302's, 289's and 351's sitting around in the shop.(it's great to say that isn't it??) He's not sure how to go but he wants a budget racer, I jsut don't have a budget yet. I figure the cheaper the better, though. Any thoughts or ideas. I've thought about getting a wrecked Fox body and borrowing the wiring harness and computer, building the 351 to handle it, and blow the damn thing with a S-trim or something. I like that idea. I like it alot. "Momma always said, 'Bigger is better, Forrest.' Momma was always smart." Ok by. Later. __________________ 2003 GT White---STOLEN May you burn in hell whoever took it. Dumbazz didn't even get the good engine that was in the garage.

07-15-2002, 10:23 PM	#5
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	When I was thinkin budget I wasn't thinking a Strim I was thinking the 351 w/ about 11:1 compression, using the gt40P heads w/ a home port job, Rpm intake and 750dbl pumper carb. All the supporting exhaust and ignition, and a 125shot of n20. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

07-15-2002, 10:27 PM	#6
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	I'm torn. As a huge fan of the '64 falcon, I would be inclined to say a solid lifter 289 with maybe some Cleveland heads or something exotic, keeping it under the stock hood. Or, build a nasty 351 with a high rise manifold and top it with a thunderbolt hood. Those look pretty mean on that car. Either way, have fun with it and put up some pictures. Welcome back. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

07-15-2002, 10:30 PM	#7
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Tough choice, nice to see you back. What'ch ya been upto that has kept you away from us? Hope to hear from ya more often now. Take it easy, §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

07-15-2002, 10:48 PM	#8
StoplightWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 1,311	Welcome back!! Notice my inflated post count to your left... __________________ Black 2000 GT Auto V2-SQ, Full Steeda G-trac Suspension, Baer Brakes, Saleen Body Kit, Corbeau CR1s, Chrome Cobra R's, etc, etc... 341rwhp, 338 torque 1994 Cobra #4343 Bolt on's only... Cofounder of Raccoon Racing

07-15-2002, 08:26 PM	#2
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Lately? Dude, you haven't been posting in months LOL Welcome back!

07-15-2002, 09:43 PM	#3
gt lee Guest Posts: n/a	Glad to see your back. Sounds like a pretty good project and I am sure you'll get some good ideas here. odie

07-15-2002, 09:59 PM	#4
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	I love 351s man, don't get me wrong. But throw a 289 in that girl! That would be KILLER to have a blown 289 in a '64 Falcon running down the strip......

07-16-2002, 12:08 AM	#9
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	hey bwc where ya been, my opinion 351w, my fav engine, i love the old falcon's, wanted one for years, good luck ,cya. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

07-16-2002, 12:13 AM	#10
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	GOOD TO CYA AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 HEY MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good to see ya back again!!!!!!!!!!!! I"ve been busy myself and not posting QUITE as much, but I'm still up there in the top 15! Hows that WhiteCobramama doing and the baby Cobra? Stay in touch! and GREAT to see ya back again! Take care of the family and your ride! How old is your baby now? Got any new pics???????????? Take Care, TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

07-16-2002, 12:17 AM	#11
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Welcome back dude, we missed you I'm gonna say a 10:1 351 on the sauce __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-16-2002, 12:53 AM	#13
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	Welcome back! __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

07-16-2002, 08:22 AM	#14
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	A few years ago,there was a '64 Falcon at a car show.They had a built 289 with 351 heads that ran mid-low 11's. The car was restored from top to bottom,they were willing to sell the entire car for 8000$ complete or 4000$ without motor. I'll tell you this much,If I didn't buy this 87GT for 8000$,I woulda walked away with that Falcon that day after the car show especially after they fired it up after the car show was done,can you say DROOL!

07-16-2002, 11:46 PM	#17
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	Stroked 351 with a big shot..

07-17-2002, 08:02 AM	#18
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	It's too bad u arn't closer to me, I have a '89 GT 5.0 motor, running, with wiring harness and comp for sale at a good $800. Everything u need for a good ole swap. I junked out my '89 GT convertible. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

07-17-2002, 10:01 PM	#19
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	Thanks for the welcome back. The "little" lady is doing pretty good, and the baby is just as much a handful as I am. I am soooooooo busy with work I can't remember the last time I didn't work a weekend. I haven't even been on a computer in 3-4 weeks. Yeah yeah yeah, evcuses excuses. Forgive me, for I know not what I do. Anyway, we're still in the planning phase on the Falcon, but it's should be fun. I am trying sooo hard to get the green light for the blower and 408 combo, but realism keeps messin' with me. Anyway, thanks for the ideas. I'll keep you guys posted. Pics, and dyno sheets to come. I plan on doing a dyno before and after.(it has a 289 in it now, and yes it runs, if you want to call it that) Later.

07-19-2002, 04:49 PM	#20
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Great to have you back. If budget is a real constraint, how about just a naturally aspirated, stroked 351W? Say a 393, 408, 427, with good heads, induction, roller cam, exhaust? Should be good for 400-450 HP at the fllywheel easy enough. That would be fairly gnarly in a 3000 lb. Falcon, wouldn't it? Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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