First test and tune of 2023 - 1968 Torino GT

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  • First test and tune with the new heads and cam.
    Combo:
    1968 Torino GT 3260 pounds with driver
    Stock explorer short block
    FTI custom hydraulic roller
    TFS 190 11R’s 56cc
    Victor JR intake 1 inch open spacer
    Holley 650HP
    1 5/8 headers - 3” HARM X-pipe and mufflers
    MSD ignition
    Electric fan
    Small crank pulley
    Aluminum flywheel and driveshaft
    G-Force street T5
    9” 4.30’s 31 spline locker
    MT 26 x10 stiff walls

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  • @f4udhorn
    @f4udhorn ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That is the Badest smallblock I've ever seen in a streetmetal car.! 11.62 in a full size boat!!! Badass!

  • @danklim1037
    @danklim1037 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Really moves for just a simple 302 in a big car. Love them Torinos!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s exactly what I wanted. Having fun with a simple bolt on 302.

  • @tomstrum6259
    @tomstrum6259 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video !! .....Put a Heavier flywheel in & watch the off line bog dissappear.......

  • @biscuitboy3617
    @biscuitboy3617 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm also a Torino racer....68 GT fastback. Big block 488 cubic inch with C6 and almost as nice looking as your's! Great job you're doing..

  • @bobbycuesroadhouse2204
    @bobbycuesroadhouse2204 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That 302 sounds great, very impressive

  • @GearheadRob319
    @GearheadRob319 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thats a heck of a good runner for such a large car.

  • @pauledward7023
    @pauledward7023 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would marry this car

  • @billgarbutt7844
    @billgarbutt7844 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just love it when the other guys get on a video,and comment,"Im not a Ford guy",but.🤣.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We will convert them one at a time 😂

  • @jimolson8424
    @jimolson8424 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You cut some great reaction times...
    I really like your Torino.
    I have owned mine for 32years.
    Gold with black stripes.
    I enjoy watching you run....

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very cool. My lights were just dumb luck lol but 8 of the 9 were .0xx so that was cool!

  • @Comet-hn3gm
    @Comet-hn3gm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the excitement, I know how that feels. Very nice looking car, and great runs, amazing times for such a basic engine !

  • @greazedlightninggarage6768
    @greazedlightninggarage6768 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm not a Ford guy, but I love the car, combo, and performance! I couldn't believe it weighs 3260 with driver! My shop teacher in high school had a car almost identical with a 390 and 3x2 carbs. Great content had to sub!

  • @brandonwestfall8596
    @brandonwestfall8596 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those 11r heads are about the best head you can buy for a sbe 302 deal. My best running car had those and the second best had the vic Jr heads.

  • @vrm86gt
    @vrm86gt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations! That was a great first outing for the season!

  • @selfcorrectingunit8671
    @selfcorrectingunit8671 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When somebody knows exactly what they want and knows how to get there. Very inspiring vid!

  • @russellbroadwell
    @russellbroadwell ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very impressive! Your HCI car is way faster than my stock engine turbo car. I am going to have to add more boost!

  • @bod7468
    @bod7468 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a bad ass car.

  • @pauledward7023
    @pauledward7023 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had one with 289. Nice car

  • @vincentenk4449
    @vincentenk4449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a really light weight car for being that big! Beautiful car too! Stout little 302 also. Man-Pedal puts the cherry on top of the sundae!

  • @danhealyeverythingoutdoors7105
    @danhealyeverythingoutdoors7105 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is one fine running Ford !

  • @mikeblankenship7930
    @mikeblankenship7930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a blue 68 fastback with a 302 in the early 70s. Car was like new with low miles. Really like your car.

  • @arkhsm
    @arkhsm ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's real quick for that big body !!

  • @FordMaverickFanatic
    @FordMaverickFanatic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How have I never seen you post on 8.2 Deck Mafia before? This car is awesome! Really moving for a midsize with a SBE 302 too! I love it. Awesome job.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m a fan of all the fast guys on 8.2 deck mafia lol. I’m just a slow dude having fun.

  • @hetzlerracing5490
    @hetzlerracing5490 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that body style of Torino. And that thing sounds awesome rowing thru the gears.

  • @fordfairlane662dr
    @fordfairlane662dr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Torino club member checking in here..nice car..that only looks fast ..but is fast!

  • @kennyleejohnson5253
    @kennyleejohnson5253 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful car !! I have a 68 Convertible GT. Keep posting your season see we can see the progress.

  • @r.b.phillips1282
    @r.b.phillips1282 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike, I found this video last night. Love how you have it ripping! Let everyone know you are over a SECOND faster than when we were running together in 12.50 index, and are a much beloved and admired car and driver at NED!!!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks RB you are the man! Appreciate the kind words. Hope to see you up there this year!

  • @kentmagruder390
    @kentmagruder390 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice! Car sounds great. I love 68 Torinos, but I am a bit biased!😊

  • @161Sheriff
    @161Sheriff ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m impressed!!!

  • @thomassojka2704
    @thomassojka2704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm like everyone else commenting...... Holy smokes! You are bad to the bone. Pass after pass absolutely running the crap out of it with no issues is awesome. Super job. Thanks for posting video

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    IMHO, I would've used a 351w HO engine instead of the 302. Also, a bit more air in the rear tires would eliminate that slight bog at the launch.

  • @Flat-Kat
    @Flat-Kat ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sweet! Love to see it man! 11.50’s is respectable, especially with that size car on a 302. Looks good, and sounds AMAZING going down the track!

  • @67marlins
    @67marlins 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful car - thanks for posting!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. It’s been broke for a couple months. Hope to be back at the track soon.

  • @tomcronininc
    @tomcronininc 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So much awesome. Sounds mean I can’t believe you got those numbers out of a little 302!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks man.

  • @NH1969GOAT
    @NH1969GOAT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful car on my home track :--)

  • @jimolson8424
    @jimolson8424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am subscribed.
    Can't wait to see racing action.
    Your Torino is a HOT ROD...

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome man thanks!

  • @HotRodDave
    @HotRodDave ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am Digging the Torino. I didn't know they where that light. I would have thought 4k +lbs. Gotta watch those time slip Tornados they will get ya.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 I was like wtf is happening. lol. I think most people think they are heavy because the big block cars get all the love. Little 302 T5 and a bunch of aluminum parts help. I’d still like to lose a few 100 pounds without gutting it.

    • @HotRodDave
      @HotRodDave ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikeymac9 Don't gut it. I love the full Interior. May need a cage soon.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HotRodDave Totally agreed on the interior. A 6 point bar will probably make its way in there this summer.

  • @josephtravers777
    @josephtravers777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11.5s aren't bad for 302 packing that much weight. Love your car. Fell in love with a yellow '68 GT back around '78. 👍

  • @OGC1970
    @OGC1970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found a driver in a country garage. Can’t wait to bring it home

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck with it!

  • @RaceRedFairmont
    @RaceRedFairmont ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome man , that thing sounds awesome . Hope to see you Saturday

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Do I run 11.50 and try to get lucky or slow down for 12.50? lol. Hopefully the weather cooperates.

    • @RaceRedFairmont
      @RaceRedFairmont ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @mikeymac well in your video I noticed the da was real good . So it's going to run slower in heat . 12.50 prob going to be the ticket . Highest we see is 2500 ish in dead humid days . If your not racing every event in outlaw based on weather you prob can run 11.50 on Saturday as it looked to be cooler

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RaceRedFairmont Yeah I can’t make most of the schedule so I might just go mess around in 11.50 and head to test and tune after an early exit lol

    • @RaceRedFairmont
      @RaceRedFairmont ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @mikeymac how did you run today ? Im sorry this morning I was busy trying to get my wife's car situated I didn't get to to talk . I fought struggles with my car as the fuel system or carb something is off .my fuel hose is coming apart and went through the system

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RaceRedFairmont All good man. Congrats on her win. I struggled with the .500 tree and red lit all 3 runs but did see an 11.58 in Q2. I wanted test and tune but they were charging another $50 for it and at 2pm didn’t think it was worth it.

  • @jdrods1519
    @jdrods1519 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job Brother!!!! 🇺🇸💪🏼 she’s rollin!!!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks dude!

  • @carmiethompson2676
    @carmiethompson2676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't see enough '68-'69 Torino's racing or otherwise, good for you. My first car was a '66 Fairlane w/ a 289 & 4-sp. I loved the car w/ the Dark Ivy Green paint. Prefer the '66-'67 Fairlane but no matter, go big Ford's! Best wishes for the season!

  • @gilbertwashburn7095
    @gilbertwashburn7095 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to a great video I love Torino's my neighbor bought a brand new 67 when I was a kid he had it about a year and then he pulled the motor and put a427 side oil in it with a homemade tin tunnel ram it was crazy4:30gerrs top loader best pass that ever made was a 1096 streetcar completely full interior they told him to get a cage he never did he drove it for about five or six years and he bought a brand new Mercury cyclone GT that was another cool car have a great day I'll keep watching I can't build cars anymore but I can enjoy this compression on the side earlier was 14 to 1 the car was cool have a great day

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Id love to have a Cyclone to go with the Torino.

    • @markreisen7038
      @markreisen7038 ปีที่แล้ว

      My first car was a 69 Fairlane with a stock 302 and C4 auto that went pretty good too. My neighbor had a 68 Cyclone with a 390 C6 that was pretty quick back in the 70's. Thanks ...

  • @kcav5374
    @kcav5374 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the car! Love that it's Ford Powered and makes me wish I hadn't sold my 64 Fairlane 500 2 door long ago. Especially after I started working at race engine shops as a machinist. I'd swapped in a 68 302'2V C4 combo in mine as it was a fun quick street car and I wanted go further with it .

  • @paulcondie2520
    @paulcondie2520 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Badass yet gorgeous car! 🔥💯🇺🇲

  • @darrylcavanaugh9465
    @darrylcavanaugh9465 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge props on that first clean pass. Outstanding reaction time, and very smooth shifts. Car is a GEM, and I am amazed at the vehicle weight at 3200, for a BIG bodied Ford. Enjoy her- She’s special….

    • @markreisen7038
      @markreisen7038 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Torino Gt's are a 3200 pound intermediate and are NOT a big body car as are the XL's and Galaxie 500's which weigh around 300-400 pounds more...

  • @Diondo26
    @Diondo26 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow.... that thing runs great ....nice Torino

  • @eddiejohnson349
    @eddiejohnson349 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great 🇺🇸💪🏻

  • @cacosme14
    @cacosme14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hell yeah mike looking really good

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re the best man!

  • @Chopski64
    @Chopski64 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely gets with the program. Sweet ride. She screams nicely.

  • @SifsSwag
    @SifsSwag 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow….awesome var/performance!👍🍻

  • @iggyfritz7150
    @iggyfritz7150 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a blue blood myself WoW💥
    That is a gem you have my friend.
    I can't recall anyone getting 11 sec times from a carb fed 302 in a big booty Torino to boot 👢
    Amazinly light in weight. hooking up at launch
    Like a scalded dog 😂
    Once rid of that bog you might just start breaking records. Thanks for flying the blue oval banner. She's a beautiful car too. You just created the perfect street machine. I always said I would love to build a small block Ford street car I can drive without breaking stuff all the time
    And take it to the track when I feel like it. Even Carrol Shelby himself
    Said the 289 was his favorite.
    Whatever you're doing your doing it right! Awesome car God Bless

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yeah man. Thanks!

  • @diez0305
    @diez0305 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that thing moves! That 302 really pushes it well. And that g-force t5 takes it like a champ. That's making me rethink putting an AOD in my 72 torino sport. Great driving!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man. Stick cars are more fun 😁

    • @markreisen7038
      @markreisen7038 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's Gran Torino Sport..

  • @mechanknuckle
    @mechanknuckle 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    LOVE IT! That 302 is a screamer! I put a 460 in mine which is great until I need to change plugs.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I always like the steel wheel look on your car. Someday I’ll put steelies on mine.

  • @davidkeeton6716
    @davidkeeton6716 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That bog off the line tells you one thing, loud and clear, you need a lot heavier flywheel. Maybe between 30 and 40 lbs. You need that to keep the inertia and the rpms up on launch. Watch some videos of stock, super stock and modified production cars in the 80s. Believe me, your 60ft will be down in the low 1.50s to 1.40s and the et will drop by .75 at least. No it won't sit there and Rev up like it does, but that doesn't make it go quicker or faster.

    • @Frank289100
      @Frank289100 ปีที่แล้ว

      YOU HIT IT RIGHT ON THE HEAD. INERTIA = STORED ENERGY THAT CAN WORK FOR YOU. IT CAN BENEFIT YOU IN MANY WAYS. A LIGHTER ALUMINUM FLYWHEEL ASSEMBLY IS BENEFICIAL IN ROAD RACING WHERE YOU NEED TO GET THE RPM'S UP QUICK, WHEN YOU COME OUT OF TURNS. IN DRAG RACING THE HEAVIER STEEL FLYWHEEL WORKS FOR YOU.

  • @MattC-ly9lr
    @MattC-ly9lr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome car. I know you think the car is heavy but I would have guessed 3800 without driver because those cars are big.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It is surprising light for a big car.

  • @kepjames333
    @kepjames333 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your video's

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. And no it’s not for sale. This one is with me forever.

  • @jerryburks2755
    @jerryburks2755 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    runs great i have a 71 Torino with a 398w c6 haven't ran with the c6 but it ran 887 in 1/8 mile first pass it will do better the power it there still not bad

    • @charleslum2438
      @charleslum2438 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      C6 cost 60hp to operate. C4 will get you @ least .5

  • @trailerparkcryptoking5213
    @trailerparkcryptoking5213 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Back in 1982 I had a 1962 Falcon Ranchero with a little 289/C4 that clicked off 11.80’s @116 mph. This was before the 5.0 and all the technology existed....289 heads, small valves, 1 angle valve job or no valve job at all you could say. I often wonder what it would have run with good heads...10.50’s

  • @duncanmacrae6384
    @duncanmacrae6384 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's getting faster! Did you have the track all to yourself? Here is Southern Nevada you're luck to get two runs all day because of so many cars.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There was a chance of rain and it scared everyone away. Only a handful of cars and that never happens. They only ran 1 lane and closed early. I probably usually get 3-4 passes on average.

  • @treyrags
    @treyrags ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done. Strong 302 to go that fast at that weight .

  • @MalachiConstant2
    @MalachiConstant2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this!

  • @Stucifer
    @Stucifer ปีที่แล้ว

    Surprised you can get a small block to go that fast in such a large car. Back in my street racing days, there was a fellow that had a 68 Torino/4 speed/302 and he was stupidly fast.
    I had a 69 Cobra. The 428 was worn out when I got it. I had plans for it, but someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse for it, and I bailed on the project.
    Great seeing your car in action and representing the Ford camp admirably

  • @robertbruneau112
    @robertbruneau112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same 302 ED Curtis cam execpt AFR enforcers, 231/239@.050 .610, c4 5600 converter. love the torino

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome! What ET’s are you turning?

  • @buff6637
    @buff6637 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Car n set up!

  • @larrytannas9680
    @larrytannas9680 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    at 9:48 when you lean into the finish ... love it 🙂

  • @patrickwendling6759
    @patrickwendling6759 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very very cool 😎

  • @briancanada4850
    @briancanada4850 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a 68 torino that I did a fuel injection 5.0 HO from a wrecked mustang back in 1996 ..wish I kept the car..it was fast..but I used a FMX trans..ran 11.90s in the 1/4

  • @HOMEWORK4.0
    @HOMEWORK4.0 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! I really like Torinos! If I were a Ford guy, I'd take one or a Fairlane 500 over a 'stang for sure.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks! I love mustangs too, have one also, but Torinos are cool and different. Not many around.

    • @HOMEWORK4.0
      @HOMEWORK4.0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @mikeymac For sure man! I've always been an against the grain guy to be a little different. When someone goes, Corvette, I go Camaro, or if someone goes Chevelle, I go Monte Carlo--a 1972 Monte actually! Maybe I'll see ya around the strip or PowerTour this year!

  • @johnmick9457
    @johnmick9457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    11.59 is pretty stout for a little 302

  • @patrickwendling6759
    @patrickwendling6759 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Need to power shift . You'll knock off another 2 to 3 tenths 😊

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep we’ll get there.

  • @jamessharp9790
    @jamessharp9790 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably 26-28 degrees with those heads . Very impressive 302 and 4 speed- you’re driving very well . Who knows what a C4 with transbrake would do

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Stick car for life 😁

    • @jamessharp9790
      @jamessharp9790 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikeymac9 total respect! You’ll be flat flooring it soon enough!

  • @hotshothogger
    @hotshothogger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sounds awesome! Trying to pick a cam for my stock rotator explorer with TFS twisted wedge heads. Victor Jr and 650 as well. What gets me, is how well your old combo worked with the summit cam. I'm honestly really leaning towards that cam because of how well it performed for you. AFM is out of stock on everything I would really like.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The F303+ did great and was cheap when I bought. And was at my house in 2 days. Couldn’t go wrong.

    • @hotshothogger
      @hotshothogger ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mikeymac9 Did you use stock lifters for the 303+ and then upgrade for the FTI? How much is an FTI custom these days?

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hotshothogger I used the stock roller lifters. Too much bad press with the after market lifers that I didn’t want to introduce any issues. The was $400 something.

  • @brandonknight7240
    @brandonknight7240 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Knew where a 68 green torino gt was in a garage growing up story was owner was killed in vietnam and parents kept the car, around 2005 that house and 2 beside it were the last houses not bought out from businesses springing up nearby then slowly it was the last house left then one day i come in from work and a big excavator had torn down the house so ill never know what happened to that car.

  • @jesseduke694
    @jesseduke694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a very nice car!! Im a ford guy but I don't get into cars much. I have sevral ford pickups, most 4x4. I'm shocked at how ur car jumps off the line! I have taken my old 71 f100 4x4 to the strip on a Friday fun night but otherwise I don't know alot about drag racing so maybey some stuff is normal? But ur car launches hard! It barely spins at all? But it kinda bogs after the initial launch? But it's faster than I would have guessed! 11.5 is fast to a guy like me!!? Also ur car is much lighter than I would have thought? Did u do some weight reducing? Them cars ain't that light in normal trim are they?
    I have a pretty much stock??...... .060 over 390 in my 71 f100 & that thing weighs about 4700 lbs with me & has a granny low 4sp & 4.11 gears. I ran it & I launched it very conservative! It has alot of possible breaking points if launched like I could! For one 28 spline axles. But anyway I basicly started in second (always) but basicly idling let the clutch out then rolled into it. Witch a launch like that it managed a 15.3 in the 1/4 at 95 mph. And with those gears at the end of the 1/4 it is screaming at 95!!!! I am looking for that line so I can lift out of it the moment I touch it couse I put that moter together so I know the corners I cut & just crossed my fingers, so let me tell ya, probably don't wanna push past 5500!!! But it's a blast though! For what that 390 is & the parts it has it runs amazing! It really shouldn't run that well!! But I have fun with it!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think they are lighter than people think in general. Also the big block automatic cars weighed a ton more and the big block cars get all the attention.

  • @MainlyMuscleCars
    @MainlyMuscleCars 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Since you have a stock short block did you have to cut the pistons with that camshaft?

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No they are stock untouched. The TFS heads have more PTV clearance.

  • @bobbydsautorama2154
    @bobbydsautorama2154 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice car.

  • @jeffmiller2158
    @jeffmiller2158 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful car😮

  • @C.S.Sensei
    @C.S.Sensei ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A 302 Rev beast, 6600+, I wonder if the specs are similar in the 69 DZ 302?

  • @caseym3118
    @caseym3118 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It hooks up! There a little bog out of the hole . Have you thought of a different clutch or heavier flywheel? To keep the momentum of the engine rpm’s from dropping off so drastically? I’m thoroughly impressed regardless.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man. If I was serious an adjustable clutch would be the way to go. I can add shims to the pressure plate or keep working on the tire psi and shock settings… I actually 60’ better with the lighter flywheel and it’s what Cale at Black Magic clutches recommended. I think the heavy flywheel thing is a bit of a myth from back in the day. I think getting as much weight off the crank helps when you make no torque 😂

    • @caseym3118
      @caseym3118 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mikeymac9 nope not true it’s not a myth by any means. When your dropping the clutch that high and it’s actually bogged down for brief second . Guess what it just lost it’s momentum. Heavier flywheel you wouldn’t have to rev it as high on the launch and every gear change would pull harder. It only revs faster with a lighter flywheel that’s it . There absolutely no hp difference

  • @turbomike71
    @turbomike71 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful car! Always have to work out some bugs when you start out fresh. I think you could use a little more carb, like a 750.

  • @alltherpm
    @alltherpm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Epping I see, that's my track also

  • @bigolow641
    @bigolow641 ปีที่แล้ว

    And that’s why I don’t use a manual clutch, I stick with automatic, and yes I have a reverse manual valve body trans.😊

  • @kennethbrown5784
    @kennethbrown5784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome car where do I get the cam?

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flowtechinduction.com

  • @markorr1874
    @markorr1874 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    seems the shifter is loosening up and shifting right GOOD JOB

  • @Mike-hj7kk
    @Mike-hj7kk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spray it into the 10's!!!!!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gonna need a roll bar for that 😂

  • @mr2gordons940
    @mr2gordons940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What did the car weigh before the diet started, and what did all that aluminum cost? Under 3100lbs for any intermediate is impressive!!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think the heaviest it weighed with me was 3400 something. Total cost if you include heads, intake, water pump, crank pulley, flywheel, drive shaft, and exhaust… probably getting close to $4000.

    • @mr2gordons940
      @mr2gordons940 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikeymac9 Wow, that's a light "big" car, great to see it running down the track! Good continuing luck with it, it's a pretty one.

  • @adammiller6606
    @adammiller6606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shift rod and ends exam maybe?

  • @SaneCayne
    @SaneCayne ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy cow! How is that big car that light?!? 😲
    I can't see where it looks gutted, but surely you've "gutted" it in some fashion, right? (aside from obvious aluminum engine parts)
    My 68 Biscayne's not much bigger than your Torino and even though I've taken over 150lbs out of the car (still iron heads), it's still 3900 with me in it!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I took the heater box out since it was never hooked up. SBF, T5, and some aluminum bits help.

  • @basilorloff1237
    @basilorloff1237 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job ,,, shows what you can do with a well tweaked small block,,, I've seen Torino 390 GTs that can't run that fast... when you try to explain to the owners about fine tuning they eyes go googly 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I put the 302 emblems on the hood scoop because everyone asked me if it was a big block 😂

    • @basilorloff1237
      @basilorloff1237 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was a proud owner of a 69 two door hardtop GT 390 Torino for about 2 years back in the late 80s I didn't have much loot at the time but I just tweaked it as much as I could by book and a little aftermarket I could afford and she would run high 12s pretty consistently

    • @styldsteel1
      @styldsteel1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fairlanes were born to be raced on the NASCAR superspeedways like the Talladega 500 or the Pocono 500 Speedways.. There weren't designed to do well with the gas mashed trying to prove themselves on the 1/4 track all the time .

  • @jonathansouza6549
    @jonathansouza6549 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ed is the man / try a heavy flywheel could lower your 60 ‘

  • @nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961
    @nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Quick

  • @alltherpm
    @alltherpm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree aluminum flywheel is 4 road racing, toss it for a medium weight

    • @adammiller6606
      @adammiller6606 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rotational weight. Higher revs.

  • @mustang1989
    @mustang1989 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow!!! Very nice strong 302 what is the rpm range of the camshaft? . thank you

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks. Cam card says 2800-6600+

  • @sandraherdman3783
    @sandraherdman3783 ปีที่แล้ว

    HEY BUD
    HIW DO YOU GET AWAY WITH NO ROLL BARS GOING UNDER 12? excellent car I had a 70 Torino Cobra a great car

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      NHRA rule is 11.49 and faster for roll bar for this year of a car.

  • @giuseppe841
    @giuseppe841 ปีที่แล้ว

    Car is making some power. The only question I have is what's up with the bog on the line. Q: what size carb, Q: what do you have for squirter's? That car is going to run, I had a similar problem was in the carburetor. Good luck, Giuseppe

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Carb is a 650, no squirter involved since I leave off the 2 step. Bog is too much clutch but we’ll work on it.

    • @paulplack490
      @paulplack490 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mikeymac9 I'd almost be tempted to skip the burnout, and see if it helped the bog. You're hooking instantly

  • @ebrowntaylor1
    @ebrowntaylor1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, your Torino runs great! How are you shifting?

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was just I guess call it speed shifting, wasn’t power shifting. Just getting the feel for it after a long winter and new set up.

    • @ebrowntaylor1
      @ebrowntaylor1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mikeymac9 are you lifting off the throttle? Just curious bc I have an Autogear four-speed I’m trying to get better with. Thanks!

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ebrowntaylor1 In these passes I was lifting. After missing gears the first 2 passes I just wanted some clean runs lol

  • @MaxDeet7439
    @MaxDeet7439 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice car. Where did you get the air filter housing or did you make it? Thanks.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I purchased it from a company that is no longer making them. fastlaneinnovations.com/product/ram-air-intake/

    • @MaxDeet7439
      @MaxDeet7439 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mikeymac9 Thank you.

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is NE Dragway, in NH, your home track? Mine also.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      NED usually or LVD.

    • @sergeantmasson3669
      @sergeantmasson3669 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mikeymac9 Several years ago, I won the Grand American race at NED and set a NHRA record, for my E/G class car in the process. I still have the car and won with it at 2022 NE Nationals last summer. 9.86 ET on a 9.5 bracket. '57 Ford Custom 2 dr sedan with a de-stroked Ford 427 high-riser engine and top-loader 4 speed with 6:12 Detroit Locker rear gears.

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sergeantmasson3669 very cool!

  • @coleloganhd3735
    @coleloganhd3735 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you run those heads with stock pistons? Piston to valve clearance?

    • @mikeymac9
      @mikeymac9  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No clearance issue. The 11R’s have a lot of room and a cam to go with them. .080” on the intake and a mile on the exhaust.

  • @edwardjohnson5331
    @edwardjohnson5331 ปีที่แล้ว

    First pass fourth gear , OOOUUUCCCHHH!