Trans-Am info for the 1966 Barracuda

Chris Robson said

Thanks,

Every bit of info helps. We have a few vintage cars already and am (unfortunately) quite familiar with how rules are interpreted... (only cheating if you're caught takes on a whole new level)

With that said, I would like to be as close as possible to the original rules. I will however make exceptions with regard to safety (rollcage, brakes, glass, etc..) Our race shop is run by the engineer who built all of the Boss 302's at KarKraft in the '70's so we have some inside info on period correct "speed secrets"

I would love to get my hands on a copy of the book you mentioned (or a copy of a copy). What we are trying to evaluate right now, is rear ends, transmissions, and engine specs. As for the chassis, a little acid dipping and seam welding with a strong NASCAR cage and we should be about as good as anyone else.

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I don't think the Martin Book will help you much for what you are doing with your experiance level. Maybe some very rough parts ideas. Pictures would be the most interesting thing. But there's a lot on the internet.

Dick Ross up at Firm Feel http://www.firmfeel.com/ in Vancouver Washington will probably be your source for torsion bars. He will be a great help for parts and ideas too.

Contact Mike Ritz at [email protected]

They do make Detroit Lockers and Torsen rear ends for Chrysler 8 3/4 rears. Contact Cass at: http://www.doctordiff.com/

Jamie Passon at www.passonperformance.com will be a good source for 4 speed parts/setup/service. He sells a aluminum case for a 4 spd that looks stock and I think if FIA legal anyways. Guys with road race Chrysler 4 speeds have been happy with his rebuilds.

Milodon just came out with a small block road race oil pan. Same workings/sump as thier Chevy and Ford road race pans you probably are familiar with.

You have to use cast iron cly heads. I'd suggest W-2's. Or if they won't fly, contact Brian at http://www.immengines.com/ for a replacement head with 1966 style valve gear geometry and I/E port shape.

Headers might start of with Dougs or TTI brands for 64-66 A-bodies, but I bet you will be modifing them to get ultimate ground clearance. Probably custom set of headers realistically.