Class rules
It depends on whether you actually want to run in organized wheel-to-wheel racing or whether you just want to run a few hot laps here and there. If you want to try American Iron or something, build to the letter of the rules or you won't get on the track.
I would recommend you spend money on driving lessons first before altering your car. Then figure out what you want to do and be certain about it. Then build your car to that.
Having said all that, for road racing you want a really light engine that makes big power. Think 4 cylinder turbo! I'm not recommending you do this to your car, just telling you what is best for road racing.
For a more realistic engine, I would look at what Matt King (Hot Rod) built for his Fox Mustang. I think he actually won his racing class. You can find the info about his 302 build in old issues of Hot Rod or probably do a search on Corner Carvers. A hot aluminum-headed 302 or 331 would be a blast to toss around some corners here and there, if it fits into the local rule book.
It depends on whether you actually want to run in organized wheel-to-wheel racing or whether you just want to run a few hot laps here and there. If you want to try American Iron or something, build to the letter of the rules or you won't get on the track.
I would recommend you spend money on driving lessons first before altering your car. Then figure out what you want to do and be certain about it. Then build your car to that.
Having said all that, for road racing you want a really light engine that makes big power. Think 4 cylinder turbo! I'm not recommending you do this to your car, just telling you what is best for road racing.
For a more realistic engine, I would look at what Matt King (Hot Rod) built for his Fox Mustang. I think he actually won his racing class. You can find the info about his 302 build in old issues of Hot Rod or probably do a search on Corner Carvers. A hot aluminum-headed 302 or 331 would be a blast to toss around some corners here and there, if it fits into the local rule book.
Well I do not road race unless you consider the 91 freeway a race track. I bought a ford engine in hopes to save time on a rebuild. I am so far happy. I may not take corners to fast or drag, but its taken 45 minutes at 3,500 rpm with no problem for 40k so no complaints. I woudl say its pretty good engine choice if you don;t have machinst hookups.