Mustang Owners Club Australia Forum
Events & Club Runs, News & Questions Related To Your State => South Australia => Topic started by: ski 65 on October 17, 2012, 09:14:46 pm
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I am currently freshening up the 289 from my C code 65.
I have picked up an original 4 barrel intake manifold and a set of hi-po headers and I intend putting a new cam with similar specs to a K code as well as a general freshen up.
The car is a weekend cruiser and is on club rego.
What options do I have for a carby? Will I need to use an Autolite or can I put a Holley or similar on it?
Feedback appreciated.
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I run a Holley 570 on my 289, it has a mild cam, edelbrock manifold, headers, works real well.
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Yep a 570 vac sec square bore is the way to GO . Its a bit big but still ok .A 465 would be better .
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I have run both 465 and 570, not really much difference between them, i went the 570 purely because it had a port for the pcv valve, that the 465 didnt have.
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I will have soon, a good 600 Holley for sale with manual choke .....it is from my car.
I have purchased something else to put on it :pepper: so it will not be required........may be a few weeks away though!
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The 570 street avenger is a far better carby ,the way they are made ,and to tune and work on .
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just out of curiosity , you posted this in the South Australia section...are you in Adelaide ?
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66 Hertz, I am in Whyalla. Moved here from Adelaide earlier this year.
That is the main point from my question - with the tougher LHD laws and being on club rego can I run a Holley or do I need to source an Autolite.
Glenn70, 66 Stang, the 570 Avenger was the one I had been looking at, good to hear some feedback. Thanks.
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I am no expert but you will have zero drama rego wise with the Autolite, Holley may be a hassle.....but I wouldnt think anyone would look under your air filter at a rego day check...best thing is to ask one of our vehicle standards gurus.
look here for contact details!
http://sa.mustang.org.au/committee.php (http://sa.mustang.org.au/committee.php)
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Answer SA SUCKS .I know the laws for lhd are very hard is SA .
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I wouldnt think anyone would look under your air filter at a rego day check
Autolite 2100 installed
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tuskfish/DSC02962.jpg)
570 street avenger installed
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tuskfish/DSC03184.jpg)
I think discretion is the word.
Probably my best upgrade yet. :pepper:
(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c11/Tuskfish/DSC03192.jpg)
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As I said , out of sight, out of mind!
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I spent a lot of time trying to get cam specs for a K code engine & wanted to buy something the same or very similar. I decided to go with the Comp Cams Nostalgia grind cam.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COMP-289-302-FORD-NOSTALGIA-271hp-CAM-LIFTERS-PUSHRODS-/360491309220?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53eef4d8a4 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COMP-289-302-FORD-NOSTALGIA-271hp-CAM-LIFTERS-PUSHRODS-/360491309220?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53eef4d8a4)
It has a lumpy idle, sounds great & runs fabulous.............very happy
ps, got the t shirt with it ... :thumb:
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Chopmgw, thanks for those photos - I think my mind is now made up on the Street Avenger.
66Hetrz, gotta love a free t-shirt!!
Thanks guys.
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Chopmgw, thanks for those photos.
Glad they helped.
:thumb:
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Holley is OK in SA as a replacememt to the original! As long as the airleaner looks original your OK. :agree:
A decent club inspector can see the difference ( I know) but clubs are fighting to support the members.
remember 20 years ago we had all our cars full rego!
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I will have soon, a good 600 Holley for sale with manual choke .....it is from my car.
I have purchased something else to put on it :pepper: so it will not be required........may be a few weeks away though!
hertz let me know if you want to get rid of the 600. I have spent the last 2 days trying the get the F100 to idle and my foot is sore from kicking things. I think it is just old and a new one would be much easier.
Cheers