The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 4: Burnouts for Distance

[ws6guy]

There’s signs of a really well done build going on there. Super clean engine bay. High dollar serpentine drive. What looks like functional A/C. Billet Specialty wheels. Definitely going to inquire on this one.

Looks like it could one heck of a build and if it is I would think that price would be pretty good. I'd likely hurt myself in a car like that LOL

 

[thunderchicken]

Oh yeah. That thing would be a blast. Imagine the torque!!!

I'd like to know more about the engine build. What parts were used and if there's any dyno info.
Otherwise it looks a like a well thought out and well executed build. Would be fun to drive for sure

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I'd like to know more about the engine build. What parts were used and if there's any dyno info.
Otherwise it looks a like a well thought out and well executed build. Would be fun to drive for sure

He didn’t build it, but what he’s telling me is forged internals, Reed cam, and Super Cobra Jet heads.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Is that a PS reservoir fill on the right by the radiator cap? Well thought out and clean installation, looks factory not bubba!

I'm guessing it's a catch can since I don't see another one. Looks fun as hell though.

 

[Jaybird1980]

He didn’t build it, but what he’s telling me is forged internals, Reed cam, and Super Cobra Jet heads.

Any info on the rear end and suspension?

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I'm guessing it's a catch can since I don't see another one. Looks fun as hell though.

It does look like the hydroboost system is hooked up so it could be a reservoir.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Any info on the rear end and suspension?

I’m going to call the original builder tonight and see what the story is. The pictures I’ve got look like a beefed up factory four-link setup.

 

[femurphy77]

I’m going to call the original builder tonight and see what the story is. The pictures I’ve got look like a beefed up factory four-link setup.

Man, I HOPE it's beefed up!

I'm glad this didn't roll across the auction floor last week, I'd have been tempted to put off the new roof for another year!

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Man, I HOPE it's beefed up!

I'm glad this didn't roll across the auction floor last week, I'd have been tempted to put off the new roof for another year!

Even the mildest street cam’d 557 gotta be makin over 500 ponies.

 

[thunderchicken]

Even the mildest street cam’d 557 gotta be makin over 500 ponies.

Well with 500+ cubes and SCJ heads there's really no reason why it shouldn't make 500+ ponies even with a street cam.

The SCJ heads are are a more street friendly head but are often used on what I would call a more moderate race engine.

I wonder what transmission is in it and what has been done to the rear end. If it's factory 4 link, hopefully the torque boxes are reinforced too. I also wonder what size tire is stuffed under the back
I like it though and sure looks like a fun car. Depending how the headers are made, I bet changing spark plugs can be little fun though.
They weren't horrible but there wasn't much room to get to them back when we had the factory front clip on the T-Bird.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Talked to the original builder for about half an hour tonight. Sounded like an old school hot rodder. He definitely poured a lot of time and effort and money into the car. He couldn’t remember if they were Eagle or Scat rods. JE pistons. Worked over SCJ heads. Reed camshaft, but he didn’t have the cam card anymore. 10.5:1 compression. Supposed to be in the 650-ish hp range. Built AOD trans. Built rear with 4.10’s. He even went so far as to cut and weld the subframe connectors up into the floor pan.

 

[Bigtanker]

Talked to the original builder for about half an hour tonight. Sounded like an old school hot rodder. He definitely poured a lot of time and effort and money into the car. He couldn’t remember if they were Eagle or Scat rods. JE pistons. Worked over SCJ heads. Reed camshaft, but he didn’t have the cam card anymore. 10.5:1 compression. Supposed to be in the 650-ish hp range. Built AOD trans. Built rear with 4.10’s. He even went so far as to cut and weld the subframe connectors up into the floor pan.

Would the AOD be the weak link there?

 

[thunderchicken]

Talked to the original builder for about half an hour tonight. Sounded like an old school hot rodder. He definitely poured a lot of time and effort and money into the car. He couldn’t remember if they were Eagle or Scat rods. JE pistons. Worked over SCJ heads. Reed camshaft, but he didn’t have the cam card anymore. 10.5:1 compression. Supposed to be in the 650-ish hp range. Built AOD trans. Built rear with 4.10’s. He even went so far as to cut and weld the subframe connectors up into the floor pan.

Yeah that sounds pretty encouraging especially for the listed price. Through the floor subframe connectors is by far the best and cleanest way to go. 4.10 gears maybe a tad much for highway cruising..maybe not but will help keep the RPM's up. 10.5:1 compression isn't bad for keeping street manners.

Well are you going to pull the trigger on it?

 

[thunderchicken]

Would the AOD be the weak link there?

Yes no kinda sorta. Even though it has a decent size cu.in. the HP isn't too drastic so it will probably survive pretty well. Depending whether the rods inside the engine are H beam or I beam, the 650HP maybe pushing their limits more than the limits of the AOD trans.

I'd beat on it like it owed me money

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Would the AOD be the weak link there?

I figured everybody would immediately jump on that. I think like most transmissions, for street-use/non-drag racing, they can be made to live just fine.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Yeah that sounds pretty encouraging especially for the listed price. Through the floor subframe connectors is by far the best and cleanest way to go. 4.10 gears maybe a tad much for highway cruising..maybe not but will help keep the RPM's up. 10.5:1 compression isn't bad for keeping street manners.

Well are you going to pull the trigger on it?

4.10’s with overdrive and a decent size tire wouldn’t be too bad I would think.

 

[thunderchicken]

4.10’s with overdrive and a decent size tire wouldn’t be too bad I would think.

I'd like to think the 4.10's would be fine since it would appear this car was built by someone with some real skill and knowledge. Rather than someone who just threw some gear at it.
Certainly wouldn't be a deal breaker for me

 

[Brad69]

CP
Yeah if it checks out in person would not let that one pass on by.
I say try for $15k or less?

 

[Jaybird1980]

CP
Yeah if it checks out in person would not let that one pass on by.
I say try for $15k or less?

Which one? Mustang or Pontiac?

I vote Pontiac, but knowing how fast CP moves through them maybe get the Mustang play for a month then buy the Pontiac.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Which one? Mustang or Pontiac?

I vote Pontiac, but knowing how fast CP moves through them maybe get the Mustang play for a month then buy the Pontiac.