Author Topic: 1975 Drag Car Wagon (Read 4372 times)

Madness · « **Reply #30 on:** September 01, 2011, 04:21:01 PM »

Does any one have any experiance with a header kit that will work with my car? I had a line on some flanges and some pre bent stainless tube for a decent deal but the deal fell appart.

don33 · « **Reply #31 on:** September 22, 2011, 07:42:48 PM »

http://www.fordpinto.com/new-classified-ads-read-only/new-v8-headers/

by the way, have you made any progress on that wagon of yours ?

dave1987 · « **Reply #32 on:** September 28, 2011, 12:05:43 AM »

Very cool! :drunk: I want one! :fastcar:

WIV8Pinto · « **Reply #33 on:** September 29, 2011, 07:46:19 PM »

I have Hooker headers on my 71 pinto wagon, with a 351W motor...the tubes come apart for easier installation.. .they also wrap the frame...I would try to contact Hooker...Im sure they are still available...

Madness · « **Reply #34 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:10:51 PM »

Well I havn't been doing to much car work up here I am trying to get my garage dried in and ready for winter. However I have been collecting some parts...

Madness · « **Reply #35 on:** October 06, 2011, 03:12:12 PM »

I really like that wagon. Hopefully mine will be that nice some day. I found it on the Caltrax website.

don33 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 06, 2011, 06:02:43 PM »

so are you going to get a set of caltracs for your car, ? thats whats going on mine... remember, you need to have that thing race ready by Memorial Day next year. and you need to be down at Alaska Raceway Park in palmer, after a few races you will become very familiar with what the tail lites of an 80 sedan look like....

RSM · « **Reply #37 on:** October 06, 2011, 06:36:34 PM »

You can build your own set of Caltracks for a lot less than what they cost if your into building stuff. I plan on building my own set once my wagon is driveable.

don33 · « **Reply #38 on:** October 06, 2011, 06:41:24 PM »

I may try that, I know I saw a how to write up either on here or somewhere on the web ?

RSM · « **Reply #39 on:** October 07, 2011, 12:06:20 AM »

http://www.hotrodsandhemis.com/Traction.html

don33 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 07, 2011, 06:52:26 AM »

Yep, thats it. thanks

Madness · « **Reply #41 on:** October 07, 2011, 06:55:38 PM »

Don,
When I get around to builing my set of "Caltrax" I will build two sets. Just cost you some materials... They are really easy to make.

As for being familier with tail lights... There is no Replacement for Displacement plus NOS!

Bigtimmay · « **Reply #42 on:** October 07, 2011, 11:16:50 PM »

Quote from: Madness on October 07, 2011, 06:55:38 PM

Don,
When I get around to builing my set of "Caltrax" I will build two sets. Just cost you some materials... They are really easy to make.

As for being familier with tail lights... There is no Replacement for Displacement plus NOS!

Nope but there is the Esslinger tall block! LOL 3.0 of turbocharged fury would easily hit the 1k HP mark.

don33 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 08, 2011, 06:32:03 AM »

Very good Josh, that sounds like a plan.... tell him Timmay........!!!!!!!!!!!!

Madness · « **Reply #44 on:** October 08, 2011, 12:39:54 PM »

we can also talk about generating HP vs strait torq numbers...

Lets see...

1k on the dyno after about $15,000

I can have a built 347-- 800 or 900 hp for a third of that.

For a budget build you cant beat a SBF

Ok... I will break it down for you.

Car- 300.00
302 & C4- trade
Fuel cell and parts- 500.00
9" w/ Locker- trade
Hustlers w/ tires - 200.00
nitrous 150 shot - trade

So for about $1000, I can have a reliable racer that should be able to run 12s.

Bigtimmay · « **Reply #45 on:** October 08, 2011, 01:39:13 PM »

Anything can be built on a budget really. 302/351/LS1/ even the 2.3 Joe Morgan pulled 10's from his pinto with pretty much junkyard parts and a shot of nitrous to spool a big turbo off the line.

I don't really care how anyone goes fast and from what I see your on a good roll.Only thing I see in your build that I would change if it was mine is the engine I'm not that into 302s yeah they are nice if they are aftermarket blocks rather not have my block split cause I built it a little bit too much. but also I'm a firm believer in the 351W those 408s are tough to beat in anything from a street car to a drag car. An with boost a 408W is just insane this is what I plan on building for my 83 Ltd wagon.

Keep up the good work and blow the doors of some camaros and mustang and hopfully a few worthless vettes too! LOL

don33 · « **Reply #46 on:** October 08, 2011, 04:57:10 PM »

I am definitly on a budget, so there will be no tall block for me. no big buck build in my future. more of the junk yard/used/modified and home fabbed approach... just like Josh is doing......... .

Madness · « **Reply #47 on:** October 11, 2011, 02:23:23 PM »

don33 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 11, 2011, 06:58:05 PM »

Hey Josh, that is one nice tire. whats the width ?...

Madness · « **Reply #49 on:** October 12, 2011, 12:38:11 PM »

the fronts are 14x6 and I keep forgetting to check the rear. I dont want to go wider than a 8.5" tire, just for class reasons.... When I get around to it i will paint the spokes a charcoal finish and re polish the outer edge.

don33 · « **Reply #50 on:** October 12, 2011, 01:02:58 PM »

I'm going to have to go to the Alaska Raceway Park website and read some rules. what class were you thinking about running ?

http://www.alaskaracewaypark.com/

Madness · « **Reply #51 on:** October 13, 2011, 05:14:26 PM »

What class are you going to run? I am looking at the king of street... At some tracks they have a 8.5 and a 10.5. Due to the smaller nature of our cars I wanted to take advantage of the smaller tire class.

don33 · « **Reply #52 on:** November 02, 2011, 07:25:23 AM »

I've always thought V8 pinto wagons would have an issue with traction. Mmmm, I may have to rethink that.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/imagehosting/106653467eedcf8bc7b.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/drag-racing/479676-ford-pinto-dragracing-car.html&h=480&w=640&sz=40&tbnid=Y9cwqcke5Rd-dM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=120&zoom=1&docid=NnavlvhqKRVJnM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=OTCxTsm7GpPSiALwgqAU&sqi=2&ved=0CDUQ9QEwBQ&dur=1172

RSM · « **Reply #53 on:** November 03, 2011, 08:36:34 AM »

Wagons are great for drag racing. With the extra weight behind the rear axle, the weight transfer is much better than a sedan. That's partly one reason why my sedan got scrapped and the wagon got built. Gotta love seeing a nose up Pinto

WIV8Pinto · « **Reply #54 on:** December 26, 2011, 09:49:02 PM »

I don't know why any of you go-fast guys wouldn't want to buy my 1972 panel wagon...351W C4 and fast!!!! all done and ready to RUN ! ! ! C'mon guys ! ! !

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