Take a look at "Waynes World" in the 12 second range on our Slant Six Racing Results "Best Times" thread.
CJ
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| Author: | drgonzo [ Thu Aug 26, 2010 6:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 14 second 170 Valiant on a budget? |
Been looking for a slant six a-body for a lil while now. Found a 66 Valiant, 170, Automatic. Staying with the 170, what's it going to take to put it in the high 14's naturally aspirated. Yes I have read the engine matrix and a great deal of the info here. I just want some opinions on engine mods, gearing etc. or info on actual 170 builds. Thanks guys and gals, Brad |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:00 pm ] |
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A turbo would make 14s much easier. To get 14s with a 170 is going to take quite a bit of cam duration, compression and converter stall speed. 225s are easy to find and make a lot more torque which will make the car nicer to drive. |
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| Author: | 63Dart170 [ Thu Aug 26, 2010 7:12 pm ] |
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Good to hear another one sticking with the 170. I agree about the torque though. Down low there isn't quite as much snot, but she does like to rev though. I'm inclined to agree with Josh - it would take a lot to get a 170 that quick, if that's your only goal with the car. I'm simply keeping the 170 because I just want a fun driver that's unique. |
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| Author: | SV162 [ Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:12 pm ] |
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Short diff gears will help if your goal is low ETs. Given the revving capabilities of the 170 you could use something around the 3.9 or even 4.1:1 mark. |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 14 second 170 Valiant on a budget? |
Quote: Found a 66 Valiant, 170, Automatic. Staying with the 170, what's it going to take to put it in the high 14's naturally aspirated.
Remove as much weight as possible. Will be a little hard to get 14's NA, if you plan on street driving it.
Brad |
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| Author: | drgonzo [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:21 am ] |
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I am not absolute on building a 170. I don't even have a car yet. I just wanted opinions. I do enjoy all the 'build' threads here. I'd love to see ETs with some of these builds from those of you that have raced your sixes. I want my car to be street legal and plan tp do some commuting (2.5 miles to work) but I am not after a best all around street machine. This will be my "toy." Thanks for the responses guys. Brad |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:37 am ] |
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Remember a 170 is a "zero deck" motor. so if you mill the head, and/or put in a cam, you may have to notch the pistons for valve clearance, depending on how much milled, and how big a cam, so you MUST check for this. |
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| Author: | ceej [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 6:12 am ] |
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Take a look at "Waynes World" in the 12 second range on our Slant Six Racing Results "Best Times" thread. CJ |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Fri Aug 27, 2010 5:28 pm ] |
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Quote: Take a look at "Waynes World" in the 12 second range on our Slant Six Racing Results "Best Times" thread.
That really doesn't qualify as a "budget" build Ceej. CJ 
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| Author: | wjajr [ Sat Aug 28, 2010 5:26 am ] |
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Quote: That really doesn't qualify as a "budget" build Ceej.
Sure it dose Ceej, just a budget at a different level…
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