street/strip ideas

[Mudflaps]

Hello, new to the forum.

I have a neighbor with a 2 door, inline 6 A body 66 Valiant, who is getting ready to sell. I am having serious thoughts of buying it. Usually i hold off on stuff like this, but it has been eating at me for 2 months now.

Ideally, I want to create a streetable car that can get into the 10's, either naturally aspirated, or via nitrous. I perceive this to be a lightweight chassis, so paired with some sort of 8 cyl, auto trans, beefier rear, we should hopefully be in business.

Obviously this is where you come in. I need opinions on how my goals are obtainable/not obtainable, and why. My questions mainly focus on whether or not I should stick with a small block or opt for a big block. Also, what rear end gearing I will be looking to (probably dependent on what motor i choose). Furthermore, I am concerned about traction, and how large of a tire I can fit before I would need to start cutting. I will want to remain on pump gas as well.

My initial finding would be to get a 400BB and punch to 451. Spray it, and be done.

Sorry for all the questions, but it seems there is less information online for these types of cars, versus trying to figure this out for a chevy/ford whatever.

 

[Craven Moorhead]

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=87672

 

[pettybludart]

I built my 66 Dart to run 10,s with a 408/904/8 3/4(4.30 spool).My first season I achived my goal with a pass of 10.81@124mph 60fts 1.50.My car is minitubbed and I run 29x12x15 slicks out back(it,s tight,but works)I,ve now added Caltracs and a Dana with 4.56,s to get me in the mid 10,s consistantly.My car weighs 3000lbs with an 8 point cage and 1 race seat.10,s should be easy with a 451,just lots more work when installing a BB over a SB.Good luck and scoop the car up if it,s solid.:burnout:

 

[cudamark]

Welcome to FABO! I haven't been in a 10 second car that was very streetable but you'll have to decide how much street or strip use it will see. With enough money, I'm sure you can meet your goal but most decisions are a trade-off......more power=less streetability and vice versa. Those early A-bodies pose more of a challenge with their smaller engine compartment and wheel wells.

 

[65cudalover]

10 second car and street are not on same page you get faster than 12-13 seconds at track and you become a reace car not a street car. fast cars need safety features like roll cages, brake systems, items that strret cares do not have. gearing and rear ends going that fast do not do well going down road or get much when it comes to gas milage or rideability...things to think about...Beside where on the street would you go that fast without killing someone or yourself? be realistic and safe!

 

[Mudflaps]

Thanks for all the replies.

The car won't honestly see the strip, much at all. I am building it as "roll car" for local use :glasses7:

It needs to have 10 second(ish) capability. It will retain most likely highway friendly gearing, but needs to have some serious rubber under it. Anyone have a clue what size meats I can fit out rear in stock, un-tubbed form?

 

[rumblefish360]

Yea, check out the http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/forumdisplay.php?f=67
Theres a topic inside about what fits and how it is done.

10 second -ish times are not a street car, but, if it is to you.......

 

[Craven Moorhead]

"Anyone have a clue what size meats I can fit out rear in stock, un-tubbed form? "

Not much without spring relocation and a mini tub.