Hey everyone - Been more than a few years since I've checked out the site! Glad to see it is still up and as popular as ever
Is Jon still running the place?
Anyway I've got some crazy ideas running around in my head with the direction I want to go with my 70 Fastback. I've always wanted an original Boss 429, but couldn't justify 1: the price they are going for, and 2: I've already got a 1970 M-Code Fastback (first car bought back in high school). So, I think I've decided to just build a B-9 clone with the car I've already got in my garage. I realize there are issues with the shock towers and mounts, and they will be address accordingly. My concerns are how much HP can the stock 70 unibody handle? I am thinking the motor will be in the 750hp range. I have recently put in a 4-link rear, and have TCP front coilover / rack & pinion kits to go in after it gets painted with the new engine. I will contact TCP about clearance issues with their kits and the Boss engine. Is 700+HP too much for this stock chassis? Also, the car currently has a 351C/C4 combo in it. Will a built C-6 handle the power? Or would I be better off swapping in say a T-5?
Anyway any input would be great. The car is going in for paint soon, and I would like go get started on the engine build. I am shooting for August 2014 for it to be together enough to drive.
Thanks!
Anyway I've got some crazy ideas running around in my head with the direction I want to go with my 70 Fastback. I've always wanted an original Boss 429, but couldn't justify 1: the price they are going for, and 2: I've already got a 1970 M-Code Fastback (first car bought back in high school). So, I think I've decided to just build a B-9 clone with the car I've already got in my garage. I realize there are issues with the shock towers and mounts, and they will be address accordingly. My concerns are how much HP can the stock 70 unibody handle? I am thinking the motor will be in the 750hp range. I have recently put in a 4-link rear, and have TCP front coilover / rack & pinion kits to go in after it gets painted with the new engine. I will contact TCP about clearance issues with their kits and the Boss engine. Is 700+HP too much for this stock chassis? Also, the car currently has a 351C/C4 combo in it. Will a built C-6 handle the power? Or would I be better off swapping in say a T-5?
Anyway any input would be great. The car is going in for paint soon, and I would like go get started on the engine build. I am shooting for August 2014 for it to be together enough to drive.
Thanks!