What do you all think would be a better project.?

[442w30]

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This has the 351C 4V with a 4spd... I was reading some "stock" 1/4 mile times of some of these cars and suprisingly the "BOSS Mach 1" was only a hi 14 second to a low 15 second car... It had to be the gearing, no??

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A Boss and a Mach I are two different models.

The Mach I came with the 351 Windsor in 1969. It had a 2bbl. standard, 4bbl. optional. From there, there was the 390 and the 428 Cobra Jet.

In 1970, the 4bbl. engine was of the Cleveland variant, which was a new engine despite sharing the 351 size. These engines are much better, apples to apples. However, most people in the hobby prefer the '69.

A stock 351 is probably no better than a high-14 car stock. There are few small-cube engines that are faster, such as the Boss 351 from 1971, W-31 Oldses, 340 Mopars, and L79 and LT1 Chevys. . . come to think of it, if you like the Olds, why not find a W-31? It's got everything going for it: rarity, looks, and performance.

If you're leaning towards the Camaro, that's fine. I don 't think you'll be disappointed, and if you want a 4-speed, you can sell it later for something that wouldn't equate to a loss for you.

[GOAT72]

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The Mach I came with the 351 Windsor in 1969. It had a 2bbl. standard, 4bbl. optional. From there, there was the 390 and the 428 Cobra Jet.

In 1970, the 4bbl. engine was of the Cleveland variant, which was a new engine despite sharing the 351 size. These engines are much better, apples to apples. However, most people in the hobby prefer the '69.

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For some reason I thought the 351 Cleveland was available in the '69 Mach 1.
If you want to just get in and DRIVE the car with (or without) the wife n' kids, go for the Z! It sounds like a gas n' go deal and you can't go wrong with the investment... or styling.

But if the Mach I does have a 351 C, then I would think of investment potential. I heard the Clevelands are scarce.
Again, 442w30 is probably right, and the engine wasn't available in 1969.

All-in-all, being a Ponchohead, I'd vote for the 'Bird if'n it was me!


~Goat72

[jg95z28]

I'd first say the Olds because its more unique, less common and cheap. However $12,500 for a near mint 71 Z-28 with the RS trim package? IMO That's a steal even if it is an automatic.

[BBIGG BLOCK 396]

Z28 would be my choice being you have a tight budget,also because you described it as near mint.The others will have to have more $$ spent and you never really know how much until you get started on one!Plus that model Z is starting to increase in value due to availiabilty of other older models.Just my 2 cents worth.Plus some women don't like it too much when you start spending grocery money on your Classic Car and the children start loosing weight(LOL)

Bobby