71 Javelin Road Racer Build

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Still sorting out the details of exactly how the car will be built. The engine is already pretty much set, however. It's a 401 with Edelbrock heads (unported), factory forged 1971 401 crank, reconditioned factory rods with ARP bolts, forged TRW 2380F pistons (about 10:1 compression), and a McLeod aluminum flywheel #565100 from Hyatt Racing. Additional oil line has been added to the lifter valley. Cam is a custom solid lifter from Harold Brookshire (UD Harold) with .587/.587 and 255/255 @ .050., 108 LC. Going with an Armando's 8 quart road race oil pan with external line to the pickup. Torker single plane intake. Have a few carbs to choose from; will likely start with a Holley 750. Doug's 1 3/4" headers. Engine should make 450 hp at the flywheel, which is fine by me.

Trans is a close ratio T-10, at least for now. It won't be very good at all from a dead stop with a close ratio trans, aluminum flywheel, and a 3.50 gear, but it's not a drag racer. Upgrade to a different tranny (T56? Tex Racing T101A?) at some point is likely. Using a Lakewood blowproof bell and a Centerforce dual friction clutch.

Rear is currently an AMC 20 with 3.15 open. If I keep that setup, I'll go with Moser axles (the AMC 20 has the dreaded 2 piece axles) and a LSD of some sort. More likely that I'll go with a 9", however. Maybe just with leaf springs for now and step up to a 3 link w/ coil overs later.

Front suspension is stock for now. Freak Ride front suspension is an option, but may start off using all factory components, or perhaps an upgrade to coil overs - http://www.classicone.com/wsc/catalog/amc/amc_per1.htm. Plan to run a close ratio manual steering box. One problem with the front suspension is that the PO painted EVERYTHING yellow, including control arms, sway bar, springs, etc. Really need to pull it apart and paint everything black.

Car has factory disk brakes up front. Might upgrade the pads and see if this will suffice for now. If I start off with the AMC 20, would like to keep the drums out back for now, using upgraded shoes. I don't want to spend $800 on rear disk brakes (http://www.classicone.com/wsc/catalog/amc/amc_per1.htm) because I expect to swap a 9" rear with new brakes.

More to follow.

Thanks,

Scott