1965 Fastback after addition of new rear end, dual reservoir master cylinder, and added leaf to leaf springs.
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Car specifications.
1965 Mustang Fastback, purchased 7/12/1986 ($1800)
Engine 1971 Ford 302 bored 0.030"
Edelbrock Performer Manifold
Holly 9834 Carburetor (Vacuum secondary 600 CFM Four Barrel)
Cyclone Headders
Super Stock Industries (SiS) Camshaft with hydraulic lifters:
Advertised Duration: Intake 280, Exhaust 290
Duration at 0.050 Lift: Intake 214, Exhaust 224
Gross valve lift: Intake 0.472, Exhaust 0.496
Lobe center offset 112 degrees
Currie (CE-3143C) 3.55:1 8" 28 spline 4 spider T.S.D. Limited Slip Rear End
Tires (Goodyear Eagle GT) and Rims (American Racing):
Front 215 60R14 on 14X6" Rims
Rear 235 60R14 on 14X7" Rims
Transmission
C4 button breather type with 6 spline tailshaft and 17 tooth speedo gear
Fairbanks Stage 2 shift kit with DACCO performance Plus Torque Converter (26 spline)
U.S. 41 DRAGWAY
7/30/1999
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Reaction ------ 0.934
60 ft --------- 2.352
330 ft -------- 6.480
1/8 ET -------- 9.889
1/8 MPH ------- 72.13
1000' ET ------ 12.856
1/4 ET -------- 15.385
1/4 MPH ------- 88.75
Top is a 1965 single reservoir master cylinder, bottom is 1967 dual reservoir master cylinder. Note that the different lengts of the push rods. When doing this conversion retain the longer ('65) push rod and throw the new rod away.
Download this article for more information on this kind of swap. It is a big file and takes awhile to download.
© Jon Phillips 1998