My AMC Pacer drag car
Posted: June 7th, 2009, 1:19 pm
I expect to be the oddball here but we have a kinship as deep as any dysfunctional family. LOL Behold my lunacy.... 1977 AMC Pacer.... drag car! I've changed much on this car but am dedicated to keeping it an inline 6 AMC/Jeep powered machine. I have bigger plans still and look to this site for knowledge, wisdom and advice. I hope that I too may be able to help or inspire someone with my visits.
Car Stats:
1977 AMC Pacer
258 ci. AMC. Mild build. 190 rwhp
t-5 trans (Ford)
8.8 rear (Lincoln)
best ET(testing) 14.20 @98mph
The car is down now because of a problem with the D.U.I distributor, specifically gear breakage. Now I'm going for a stroker rebuild.
Plans:
I was looking into a crate motor for pure simplicity but now I believe I would get greater results from having an engine rebuilt. My needs are rather specific, so I figured I should just go for it. I've contacted a local builder with stroker experience and just need to get the engine to him now. I've decided to put streetability second and power first.
4.6 or 4.7 stroker
11.5-13.0 cr (I will run race gas)
Forged goodies
worked iron head
The builder believes he can get 300+ hp easily from this combo. That could be good for 12's! I will be happy with this until winter at least. I would like to eventually spray it (nitrous). A 100 shot could take it into the 11's! Of course the rest of the car would need some fortifying before that (this winter).
Wrap:
I have many projects and this one has been off and on since I bought the car 10 years ago. I've had my first successes with this car and learned a lot. I look forward to more.
Car Stats:
1977 AMC Pacer
258 ci. AMC. Mild build. 190 rwhp
t-5 trans (Ford)
8.8 rear (Lincoln)
best ET(testing) 14.20 @98mph
The car is down now because of a problem with the D.U.I distributor, specifically gear breakage. Now I'm going for a stroker rebuild.
Plans:
I was looking into a crate motor for pure simplicity but now I believe I would get greater results from having an engine rebuilt. My needs are rather specific, so I figured I should just go for it. I've contacted a local builder with stroker experience and just need to get the engine to him now. I've decided to put streetability second and power first.
4.6 or 4.7 stroker
11.5-13.0 cr (I will run race gas)
Forged goodies
worked iron head
The builder believes he can get 300+ hp easily from this combo. That could be good for 12's! I will be happy with this until winter at least. I would like to eventually spray it (nitrous). A 100 shot could take it into the 11's! Of course the rest of the car would need some fortifying before that (this winter).
Wrap:
I have many projects and this one has been off and on since I bought the car 10 years ago. I've had my first successes with this car and learned a lot. I look forward to more.