$2k drag car build? No Mustang, no LS.

[wikdsvt]

Find an old truck.
Usually a strong rear end, usually a strong transmission, usually a V8. and Spray the hell out of it. The trans and rear end should hold up.
Remove all excess weight. (bumpers, passenger seat, heater core, spare tire bracing, tailgate, etc....)

The turbo idea's are nice, but expensive.

 

[The Man]

Find an Omni.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wkBwZjKyUs

 

[H.O. Driver]

junkyard parts, so use the stock exhuast piping to weld up a hot and coldside, all you are out is time and welding gas. Does welding gas come out of the 2k budget?

 

[2fastforU92]

Find an old truck.
Usually a strong rear end, usually a strong transmission, usually a V8. and Spray the hell out of it. The trans and rear end should hold up.
Remove all excess weight. (bumpers, passenger seat, heater core, spare tire bracing, tailgate, etc....)

The turbo idea's are nice, but expensive.

Ranger, s-10, dakota, F-150, c-1500, 1500 ram. There all good choices i think for doing a truck. Engine wise 302 all they way i think. Maybe..Maybe a 318/360.

 

[Beigg]

i have a lead on a 95 f150. I'm sure the owner would take $1000 for it...
short bed, reg cab 5 speed I6

 

[moneypit]

How many passes does it have to survive.

 

[RBOD]

I found a 2wd F250 with a 460 for $700 that needs a rad. Only issue is its a manual, which is normally embrace but for a strict drag truck, not beneficial. It would at least need a better clutch.

I'm leaning towards a Maverick/Pinto/Fairmont with a 302 and a bottle. Welding gas, filler rod, and most material will be free.

 

[RBOD]

My wife has a 351 Windsor sitting in the garage at her parents house if that somehow ends up as your engine route. Not sure what she wants for it but I know we want to sell it.

Any clue what it's out of? It's it happens to be a roller motor I'm in.

 

[RBOD]

How many passes does it have to survive.

2-4.

 

[laynplztic]

what about the turbo dodge mini van forsale on here??

 

[moneypit]

2-4.

shit I wouldnt even run a radiator then, Less weight, , id remove everything it doesnt need to run, its easier to weigh less than it is to make more power,

 

[1BADAIR]

Why not a junker 302 mustang and 150 shot

 

[derbydad276]

2k before or after you have a body to work with?

its do able

fox body &... 460 or 429 c-6 8.8 3.73 gears



http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/4815065961.html
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/pts/4852359340.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/4816700084.html
http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/pts/4811652438.html


http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/4865164369.html
http://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/4821985962.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-C6-170...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cdc6db422&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Racing...Parts_Accessories&hash=item418f671b49&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/460-SOLID-ENGINE-MOUNTS-FOR-FOX-BODY-SWAP-/261273
944667?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd524025b&vxp=mtr

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-6224hkr/overview/make/ford/model/mustang

http://www.jegs.com/p/Hooker-Header...1&cadevice=c&gclid=CJi2spCfvMMCFdgagQodeGIASA

 

[RBOD]

shit I wouldnt even run a radiator then, Less weight, , id remove everything it doesnt need to run, its easier to weigh less than it is to make more power,

The thought has crossed my mind.

Why not a junker 302 mustang and 150 shot

No Mustangs.

2k before or after you have a body to work with?

its do able

fox body &... 460 or 429 c-6 8.8 3.73 gears

The $2k has to cover vehicle.

 

[StockNotch]

Lincoln Mark VII, your choice of motor, two Holset hx52s and go!

 

[moneypit]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7fTPFKI6io


Buddys truck Junk yard 3800, ebay turbo first build was about 2k truck is fast real fast

 

[4 cam tbird]

Any clue what it's out of? It's it happens to be a roller motor I'm in.

i think it is too old to be a roller motor. I need to go look at it to figure out what it is.

 

[SuperStang90]

I'd like to know where people are finding LS motors for 500. That is a myth. Especially with a trans and harnesses

 

[mikesfastss]

I'd like to know where people are finding LS motors for 500. That is a myth. Especially with a trans and harnesses

Junk yards, then go to the pick a part and grab a harness for $70 now a trans is dependent on what your doing. But they can be had fairly cheap.

 

[moneypit]

I'd like to know where people are finding LS motors for 500. That is a myth. Especially with a trans and harnesses

regal in howell, watch for roll over trucks Motor, trans and harness about 600 out the door including cores