Ya, its a costly engine. But its a 66 chevelle ss. The car is worth $28,000.00 to $36,000.00. So it makes sense to do it right and spend the money on it. As an investment in the long road ahead. Chevy guys spend more money then us ford guys. lol. I still like my Maverick better then the Chevelle though.
yep i hate it when the put chevy motors in fords that just not right. im hoping to have my maverick running in the 15 second area just a stock/mild 302
Mild Stock is exactly what I have and low 15's is exactly what it runs with a 4 speed manual tranny. I have an Eldebrock 650 4bbl carb and intake, mild cam, dual exhaust with stock manifolds. Stock heads, 4 speed toploader, powertrax locker in the rear with stock 3.00:1 gears. It runs about as low in the 15's in the quarter as you can get. 15.02 was my best run to date. As soon as I get the rear gears changed and a couple other little things done I am going to be pushing into the high 13's low 14's
simple but fun find you a set of E7's from a Mustang( PROBABLY $100 ), get a spring package upgrade kit from Summit( $100 to $180 ), get a new or used Weiand Stealth carb intake($150 new ) , and a Ford Racing B303 cam or similiar, ($200 or less )
i have edelbrock perform intake and 4bll 650 cfm carb and the motor is going to be re rang re rung which ever and new bearings it has an msd ignition complet e3 spark plugs ummm no other goodies but were going to build a c4 tranny for it we have the one in the mav then we have the one in the 1970-71 torino. thats the one were going to build
