Driver ability is irrelevent.
Remember Shelby called the 427 Cobra a "PIG". That's because he thought that car was much better with a 289!! That had nothing to do with whether the suspension was set up correctly - these were race cars with no expense spared. The suspension was set up the best it could be.for a 1950's suspension that was designed for a 4 cylinder motor.
FIXT ! What was done with the original 427 Cobra's isn't a fair comparison. You're talking apples vs oranges there. They could hardly be called race cars with no expense spared.
So are you REALLY still trying to say that a big block car handles as well as a small block?
IN THE HANDS OF AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER, YES.
Or are you trying to change your argument to say that the Mustang is no expense spared on suspension, but the racing Cobras with 289/427 motors had junk suspension by comparison?
THE FIRST 427 COBRAS WERE ESSENTIALLY 289 CARS WITH A 427 DROPPED IN IT'S PLACE. AND AS FAR AS I'VE READ ON THE SUBJECT, THE 289 CAR'S SUSPENSION WAS LITTLE CHANGED FROM WHAT THE ORIGINAL AC CARS HAD IN THE 50'S
When I changed my '70 convertible from a 250 straight six to a 302, the handling suffered (even with upgraded springs and sway bar). Adding weight anywhere on a car is bad for handling, but especially adding 100 or more pounds on the nose. I could tell a significant difference; and there's no way someone is going to send me to LeMans.
No offense but if you take the same driver and put him in a small block car with similar power to a big block car weighing 200-300 lbs more, which car will be faster on the track. Cmon, you two are so stubborn sometimes. LOL
Are you now trying to say that an original 1970 6 cylinder Mustang is totally different from a V8 car?You're comparing apples to oranges once again. The six banger cars were marginal handlers with a 6 cylinder in it. And replacing one with a 302 didn;t add that much weight. You ever actually weighed both ? 6 cylinder ford engine aren't exactly lightweights
Are you now trying to say that an original 1970 6 cylinder Mustang is totally different from a V8 car?
YES the 6 cylinder was not much lighter than the 302. That's why I was surprised when the car handled so much worse with the SLIGHTLY HEAVIER 302. Not a lot heavier, but enough that even an amateur like me could tell a big difference.
Hi I have a 86 mustang LX with a 69 351w and a ford toploader in it
It runs 13.40s at 6000ft alt in Denver I want it to run in the low 12.00s
I have a set of wpd sr heads but stock piston and rods about 9 to1 comp
can I get new piston and rods to put the comp up to 11.5-12.5 or stroke it to 408 ? what should I do for the best bang for my buck.
It only runs at the drag strip. I run in the Rocky Mountain Stick Shifters
RMSS club and ET classes
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