The 68 69 Torino Fastbacks are my favorite muscle cars! My dad had a 68 with a built 428 back in the late 70s that ran high 10s and he drove it on the street. beautiful car!
Love watching you work with this car as I had a 68 Torino GT with 390 engine and a auto trans. This was in the early 70's. Loved that car a lot. Washed daily, waxed about every few weeks or so. Too poor and old now to mess with such things but I can watch you do it. Good luck of future runs.
I have been waiting with anticipation for your season to start. Here in Texas we had an especially good night at one of the tracks and cars were running a full half second faster. I wish you had been there.
I was 10 years old when dad bought a brand new sky blue 428 gt Torino from Rusty Eck ford in Wichita Kansas. It was a left over 68. My father was a demonology doctor. He had done a hair transplant on mr eck. He had a TV Guide storey rite up on him. Called a hair rasing tail. My dad was Dr.West A Clabaugh MD. Not sure when storey was done. Hopefully someone can find the issue. Brings back some fun times.
I really love this car it reminds me of my old torino mine just had a white stripe on it I wound up putting a 429 in it , I'm surprised of the weight of your car I thought it would be at least 3400 lbs that motor is a little screamer, nice little ride thanks for sharing
Really good videos!! You should consider showing the clutch shim job and explain why. That’s all new to me but I’m interested as I’m always either spinning of bogging 😂
@@mikeymac9is pulling the transmission, bell housing and clutch not a pain? I get low 1.5x" pretty consistent and a PB of 1.49" using "home depot" parts.
Thanks man! I have a ported Air Gap that I ran on the previous head/cam combo. I swapped it out for the Vic JR and picked up a tenth. I don’t think I would try it with these heads as they flow all most 300cfm. I do have a Super Vic I plan on testing later this season.
Have you’ve tried going up a few sizes on the accelerator pump squirters? Most people with auto transmissions go up 4 sizes due to having a low carburetor vacuum signal at the launch to eliminate the bog.
A good rule of thumb is to divide mph by 681.525 to get optimal et for 1/8th mile, or 1363.05 for 1/4 mile. Wallace racing has similar links to run that calculation too. Have you tried pulling the air filter at the track? Did you have a heavier flywheel on it before? Keep plugging away at it, you get it.
Yeah I don’t run the air filter at the track and I’ve used a heavier flywheel but it was the same. Cale at Black Magic said the benefit of the weight on the hit is lost down track on every shift trying to get the revs up. I just need to figure it out. Every Coyote Stock car runs a lightweight flywheel.
Dr.Fear in the house!!!😂 Question...can you see your fuel pressure on launch? Could be momentarily loosing pressure then catching back up. You tried a bigger carb say a 750dp? Ive did quite a few HCI 302's that woke up going to a 750 over a 650. Great job btw bro! This is Don( LilRed86 )ftom Corral. BTW.....i wanna tape your RIGHT foot to the floor on those shifts bro!!! I be watching the in car cam saying outloud "dont lift bro, dont lift"..😂😂
lol I can’t break the trans until after Sick Summer. I can’t see fuel pressure. I just have gauge on the carb itself. I do want to test a 750 as I think it would pick up some also.
Do you think it would help if you ran a T Bolt style air cleaner or a stock hood scoop, fiberglass hood would loose weight in front, move battery to the trunk , frame connector do they make a front Spoiler for that year Torino. Keep it going
I run both head lights since it’s a street car so I’m not sure a thunderbolt set up would help much. It does have a stock 69 scoop on it and I don’t run a filter at the track.
With a stock scoop cut hole in hood and make a base plate under carb then measure hood to plate then get foam or rubber seal to get air to carb or the T Bolt style I'd run them to the core support cooler air . 1 of my older Brothers had a 68 Torino GT 390 auto
@@mikeymac9 Right on. That is a very healthy small block. I imagine you have tried a lot of shock settings, the car leave well, there seems to be a slight bog after the initial hit.
@@mikeymac9 Thank you! Impressive times and numbers. Well done in getting the car so sorted. I'm looking at a set of TFS 190 11R’s too. Do many make pistons to suit this head to gain more comp?
@ I’ve personally never researched it but I’m sure there are. Twisted wedges have been around for 30 years. I’m just having fun with the stock stuff right now. My last video we got it down to 11.22 at 120.
Well, I just pulled the trigger on a set of Twisted Wedge 190’s. You’ve inspired me to get my 1970 Maverick moving. I have also reached out to FlowTech for a cam but they mentioned they don’t give out the cam specs unless you place an order. Im wondering, were you able to negotiate the specs or consult with them prior to placing an order? I appreciate your time with all my questions. I’m building from Australia and it’s difficult finding local information here sometimes.
My opinion that thing is rong out,leaving at 6500, still boging, not enough cubic inch, id b happy for sure, track looks dead.i hope to run into u at new england dragway, i take it ur not going this wk end, but i am!!
@@mikeymac9 I guess I meant Wednesday or Friday, the days seem the same to me, every time I race at track, issues appear, but can street race all night no issues, crazy
@@mikeymac9 hmm this is the time I like going to, it's cool air, plus I drive mine, and there's alot of traffic coming from maine, 100 mile round trip 4 me, I'm gonna go Friday for sure, my helmet just expired so I'll just work on 60 ft, better then nothing!!!!!
The 68 69 Torino Fastbacks are my favorite muscle cars! My dad had a 68 with a built 428 back in the late 70s that ran high 10s and he drove it on the street. beautiful car!
Heard you guys the last weekend, we still havent gotten the 71 out of storage, but hopefully will have it ready for end of the months nostalgia show
Looking good! LOVE the stick! Car sounds awesome! Good luck at Sick Summer!!!
Love watching you work with this car as I had a 68 Torino GT with 390 engine and a auto trans. This was in the early 70's. Loved that car a lot. Washed daily, waxed about every few weeks or so. Too poor and old now to mess with such things but I can watch you do it. Good luck of future runs.
Thank you!
I have been waiting with anticipation for your season to start. Here in Texas we had an especially good night at one of the tracks and cars were running a full half second faster. I wish you had been there.
We got 3 test and tunes in so far. Probably take it easy this month and gear up for sick summer at the beginning of June.
Said it last year, but for me that particular engine is what makes it especially interesting.
Thanks me too!
Congrats on the PB!!! Awesome video!! 🇺🇸💪🏼
Thanks man!
Thanks for posting and keeping us updated!🎉 Two days ago I was wondering when you were going to put up any new content.
Thanks man. 6 months of winters are tough. I have a couple videos ready to go.
Starting the season off right! 11.54 is awesome
Congrats on the personal best time. I'm watching and learning.
Thanks!
I was 10 years old when dad bought a brand new sky blue 428 gt Torino from Rusty Eck ford in Wichita Kansas. It was a left over 68. My father was a demonology doctor. He had done a hair transplant on mr eck. He had a TV Guide storey rite up on him. Called a hair rasing tail. My dad was Dr.West A Clabaugh MD. Not sure when storey was done. Hopefully someone can find the issue. Brings back some fun times.
I really love this car it reminds me of my old torino mine just had a white stripe on it I wound up putting a 429 in it , I'm surprised of the weight of your car I thought it would be at least 3400 lbs that motor is a little screamer, nice little ride thanks for sharing
People always think it weighs more. Myself included lol. Little 302 T5 and aluminum everything helped.
Really good videos!! You should consider showing the clutch shim job and explain why. That’s all new to me but I’m interested as I’m always either spinning of bogging 😂
I have a short clip in the next video. It’s new to me too lol Nobody talks about it. I ran a .020” all last season. Just put in the .050”.
@@mikeymac9 I’ve even considered something like the Bang Shift Billy digital shift controller.
@@jasonpettitt3152 It looks like an awesome tool but also a major pain in the ass to get figured out.
@@mikeymac9is pulling the transmission, bell housing and clutch not a pain? I get low 1.5x" pretty consistent and a PB of 1.49" using "home depot" parts.
@@russellbroadwell Yeah it’s pretty easy. Takes me 45 min to pull it. Are you talking about the clutch tamer?
Have you ever considered trying a highrise dual plane with that engine combo ?
Love your Channel and your car
Thanks man! I have a ported Air Gap that I ran on the previous head/cam combo. I swapped it out for the Vic JR and picked up a tenth. I don’t think I would try it with these heads as they flow all most 300cfm. I do have a Super Vic I plan on testing later this season.
Looking good! About ready to fire up the Mustang with your old TFS1 - that'll be a stressful day!
Very cool. Good luck! Roller cam should be a breeze.
@@mikeymac9 The biggest issue is I built the thing so who knows what's wrong in there😂
@@SlowInFastOut1776 😂 fingers are crossed.
Have you’ve tried going up a few sizes on the accelerator pump squirters? Most people with auto transmissions go up 4 sizes due to having a low carburetor vacuum signal at the launch to eliminate the bog.
I leave off the 2 step so there’s no pump shot involved. I have tried not using the 2 step and using the pump shot but no real difference.
A good rule of thumb is to divide mph by 681.525 to get optimal et for 1/8th mile, or 1363.05 for 1/4 mile. Wallace racing has similar links to run that calculation too.
Have you tried pulling the air filter at the track?
Did you have a heavier flywheel on it before?
Keep plugging away at it, you get it.
Yeah I don’t run the air filter at the track and I’ve used a heavier flywheel but it was the same. Cale at Black Magic said the benefit of the weight on the hit is lost down track on every shift trying to get the revs up. I just need to figure it out. Every Coyote Stock car runs a lightweight flywheel.
chipping away at it! good job!
Getting there. A little each time.
Dr.Fear in the house!!!😂 Question...can you see your fuel pressure on launch? Could be momentarily loosing pressure then catching back up. You tried a bigger carb say a 750dp? Ive did quite a few HCI 302's that woke up going to a 750 over a 650. Great job btw bro! This is Don( LilRed86 )ftom Corral. BTW.....i wanna tape your RIGHT foot to the floor on those shifts bro!!! I be watching the in car cam saying outloud "dont lift bro, dont lift"..😂😂
lol I can’t break the trans until after Sick Summer. I can’t see fuel pressure. I just have gauge on the carb itself. I do want to test a 750 as I think it would pick up some also.
@mikeymac9 Get a gauge where you can see the fuel pressure. You could be loosing pressure momentarily on launch causing the bog.
Do you think it would help if you ran a T Bolt style air cleaner or a stock hood scoop, fiberglass hood would loose weight in front, move battery to the trunk , frame connector do they make a front Spoiler for that year Torino. Keep it going
I run both head lights since it’s a street car so I’m not sure a thunderbolt set up would help much. It does have a stock 69 scoop on it and I don’t run a filter at the track.
With a stock scoop cut hole in hood and make a base plate under carb then measure hood to plate then get foam or rubber seal to get air to carb or the T Bolt style I'd run them to the core support cooler air . 1 of my older Brothers had a 68 Torino GT 390 auto
@@williamrose8944 Yeah that’s how it is now, there is a Ram air housing with rubber seal for hole in the hood.
Nice car I want to switch my 71 sportsroof to a 4 speed I running a Cleveland what trans do you recommend thanks
Thanks. The TKX seems to be the go to trans right now with cars running 9’s and you still get overdrive.
Nice build, beautiful car. Have you tried a 750 CFM carb?
Not yet on this combo but it is on the list to test out. Also have a super Vic intake I’ll test later this year.
@@mikeymac9 Right on. That is a very healthy small block. I imagine you have tried a lot of shock settings, the car leave well, there seems to be a slight bog after the initial hit.
@@JerryM-p2v Yup the bog is my nemesis. lol I’m going to get it this year. I figured out some more this weekend.
@@mikeymac9 I liked to run AED carbs on all of my combos, they were very close right out of the box.
Congratulations on the PB! Any plans to power shift it? (I typically lift)
Heavier flywheel might help.
I’ve tried, no change. It’s my driving style that needs to change.
@@mikeymac9I put a 9 lb heavier steel flywheel and I noticed it instantly at take off
Switch to a twisted wedge single plane if you have hood clearance another 15tq and hp
It’s have a Vic JR with a 1” spacer on it now. I have a Super Vic that I plan to test later this year.
@@mikeymac9 yeah super is probably better tbh I just didn’t have one to test can’t wait to see yours
What a car! Do you know what compression you're running?
@@stacks_and_setbacks Thanks! It’s about 9.3.
@@mikeymac9 Thank you! Impressive times and numbers. Well done in getting the car so sorted. I'm looking at a set of TFS 190 11R’s too. Do many make pistons to suit this head to gain more comp?
@ I’ve personally never researched it but I’m sure there are. Twisted wedges have been around for 30 years. I’m just having fun with the stock stuff right now. My last video we got it down to 11.22 at 120.
@@mikeymac9 Well done! I'll be watching that for sure.
Well, I just pulled the trigger on a set of Twisted Wedge 190’s. You’ve inspired me to get my 1970 Maverick moving. I have also reached out to FlowTech for a cam but they mentioned they don’t give out the cam specs unless you place an order. Im wondering, were you able to negotiate the specs or consult with them prior to placing an order? I appreciate your time with all my questions. I’m building from Australia and it’s difficult finding local information here sometimes.
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IMHO, not enough engine for that Torino.
IMHO, either lighten the car a lot or get more CID engine.
Yeah but I’m not into that. I’m into a stock short block 302.
@@mikeymac9 my stock '69 Boss 302 Mustang does low 11's with slicks and open exhaust and 4:57 gears locker rear.
@@mikeymac9 I forgot to mention that NE Dragway is my home track also. BTW, have you tried GT-40 heads on that 302?
@@sergeantmasson3669 I had GT40Y’s on before the Twisted Wedges.
Shucks….I hate your car…not jealous at all….ONLY BECAUSE I DONT HAVE IT!😂😂😂👍🍻
My opinion that thing is rong out,leaving at 6500, still boging, not enough cubic inch, id b happy for sure, track looks dead.i hope to run into u at new england dragway, i take it ur not going this wk end, but i am!!
I’m heading up to watch the imports today.
@@mikeymac9 I guess I meant Wednesday or Friday, the days seem the same to me, every time I race at track, issues appear, but can street race all night no issues, crazy
@@alltherpm I went this past Friday because the air was going to be good but street nights are usually tough for me to get too.
@@mikeymac9 hmm this is the time I like going to, it's cool air, plus I drive mine, and there's alot of traffic coming from maine, 100 mile round trip 4 me, I'm gonna go Friday for sure, my helmet just expired so I'll just work on 60 ft, better then nothing!!!!!
No racing this week street outlaws, sucks