FFR Coupe 285 Licensed

[Rusty_S85]

Originally Posted by Type 65 Coupe

Yea, San Marcos just won't happen. I hope everyone has a great time. Wish I could make it but not this year. Will shoot for next year. Thanks.
Rusty S85, I had no intentions to make this on street legal but as usual things change. I don't exactly know the hp & tq but they must be substantial. I opted for the FMS Sportsman heads and 590/598 solid cam. Its got a lot of torque. And w/no flywheel, it gives new meaning to zoom, very easy to keep the rear tires clean.
As always HP and TQ are easy to make, controlling them is a different story = patience.
When I was researching the engine combo, some pavement oval guys gave me some pointers. They build a lot of Fords and said my only problem would be traction. Boy were they right.
Jeff

Yep, that is why I reduced the engine size and power output goals down from 400+ down to a max of 350 hp. I did plan on implimenting some race engine efficency modifications even though this would be mostly street driven. But its better to over protect your engine than under protect it.

Only problem is that I would much rather go with the 15" rims over the 17`s since I like 15`s and like the ride and honestly on the street 15`s dont make the handling worse than low profile tires. I know that first hand, downside is the tires. I looked at Coker but they dont carry vintage "muscle car" style tires in both sides. I can get them in one size for the 15" rims but not for the rear set in the alternative size.