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by 72Torino460
Mon Dec 12, 2011 4:16 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Alcohol & turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 8625

Re: Alcohol & turbo

I've heard from some guys around the track that have used high ethanol fuels that say the ethanol is ruining their carbs and fuel pumps, is there anything special about e85 or is all high ethanol based fuel safe?
by 72Torino460
Sun Dec 11, 2011 4:44 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Alcohol & turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 8625

Re: Alcohol & turbo

Hands down I've decided that this car will no longer be a street car. I'm already organizing a full back half tub for it with a four link suspension kit and I'm already buying the moly piping to weld up a minimum of a 12 point cage. I've been talking to a couple guys that run big turbos on bbf's and...
by 72Torino460
Thu Dec 01, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Powerglide for Ford
Replies: 5
Views: 6779

Re: Powerglide for Ford

Thanks a bunch. But do you know where he got his powerglide and if he got it with any specific parts to handle the hp?
by 72Torino460
Wed Nov 30, 2011 10:08 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Powerglide for Ford
Replies: 5
Views: 6779

Powerglide for Ford

I've got a C6 auto behind my 460 bbf but I don't think its able to handle the hp I'm going to be throwing at it. a racing buddy of mine mentioned sticking a powerglide behind it. does anyone have any info on this kind of application?
by 72Torino460
Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:44 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Alcohol & turbo
Replies: 8
Views: 8625

Alcohol & turbo

I'm building a 460cid bbf for my 1972 ford torino. I used to drive this car to high school but it has sat for quite some time but I'm changing that real soon. I've been doing a lot of research and thinking about where I want my car to end up before I spend too much money in the wrong direction. a co...