Matt Jennings's Ford V8 Powered 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XV Issue 2, September 2007Owner: Matt Jennings
City: Minneapolis, MN
Model: 1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Engine: Ford 302 stroked to 347.
| Engine: | Ford 302 stroked to 347. Kaase Canted Valve aluminum heads. MSD ignition.
Edelbrock performer intake, 750 Barry Grant carburetor. Crane cam. |
| Cooling: | Racemate waterpump/alternator (see www.racemate.com). Fluidyne aluminum
radiator. |
| Exhaust: | custom headers with 3 inch collectors. |
| Transmission: | C4 Automatic. Reverse valve body. Manual shift. 3500 stall converter. |
| Rear Axle: | Ford 9" axle with 4.11:1 gears, limited slip differential, and Strange axle shafts. |
| Brakes: | front disc / rear drum. |
| Front Susp.: | stock Alpine, except Mustang rack and pinion. |
| Rear Susp.: | stock springs and shocks. Traction bars. |
| Chassis Mods: | extensive frame reinforcement. Full cage NHRA certified to 7.50 seconds. |
| Wheels/Tires: | front: Bogart SS drag wheels with M/T ET Drag slicks. rear: Weld Dragstar with BR Goodrich Drag radials. |
| Miles Driven: | about 100... a quarter mile at a time! |
| Performance Data: | about 500 hp. Low 10 second quarter mile times. Still tuning. |
| Recommendations: | take your time! |
