Project 10.99 - revitalization

[Rich]

Well, I’ve never been one to document a build but I figure…what the hell. It could be fun! Here’s the run down…

1992 LX Hatch, former 4 banger/auto car.
Current combo:
357w, 10.8 to 1 CR
C.I. Hydraulic Roller cam
C.I. T.W heads, 170cc
Weiand Stealth dual plane intake
Holley 750 HP carb
T-5
4.10

Best pass so far was last fall…11.36 at 119mph.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLSziwEbLd0

My goal is to run a 10.99 with the current combo. I will be addressing the suspension and chassis, looking for all the e.t. I can find. Then come late fall...maybe throw a 200 shot on it and see what happens?:eek:

My hood flew up last year and caused some minor damage, so I’ve decided to make the car look “pretty”. I've enlisted the help of Mike Field. Actually I felt sorry for him and "let" him hang out with me...

Out came the engine, decided to paint the compartment while the cowl is getting repaired. The shock towers are a mess, the passenger side needed surgery...

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1586.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1635.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1636.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1643_edited-1.jpg

[Rich]

Then we moved on to repair the cowl area from the hood mishap!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1646.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1648.jpg

Started sanding all of the old paint off and prepping for new paint! :ban

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1585.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1625.jpg
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1631.jpg

[93hulk]

Looks like a cool project. Good luck with it and keep the updates coming.

[Rich]

My "hired" help at work...

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1630.jpg

Getting close to being ready for paint...

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1639.jpg

[CNTLOSE]

Looks good Rich, make sure to keep the updates coming.

By the way...when it is still in pieces and you need help moving just give me a call. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Rich]

Looks good Rich, make sure to keep the updates coming.

By the way...when it is still in pieces and you need help moving just give me a call. :lol: :lol: :lol:

The plan is to have the engine bay done and the engine back in...in a few weeks! I'll take you up on the moving part!:D

[CNTLOSE]

The plan is to have the engine bay done and the engine back in...in a few weeks! I'll take you up on the moving part!:D

I said that too...4 months ago. :lol:

[kennebellcobra]

I bet it will look awesome when it's done...I just hope Mike remebers how to paint.lol

I hope he keeps gloves on for them office hands.

[NXcoupe]

wow, wish I could see the pics. Didn't realize I was away for that long! And now talk of you moving? Where too? Man, I've got a lot of catching up to do when and if I ever make it home!!!!

[Kwik92GT]

When you need some help just let me know. :flipoff:

LOL ... Figured I'd return the offer. :D

It's looking good Rich. After watching that vid I'd say It has 10s NA in it. Just need to get it to leave a little better. :bigthumb

[MFIELD]

I bet it will look awesome when it's done...I just hope Mike remebers how to paint.lol

I hope he keeps gloves on for them office hands.

Ahahahahahaha now thats funny :D

[MFIELD]

wow, wish I could see the pics. Didn't realize I was away for that long! And now talk of you moving? Where too? Man, I've got a lot of catching up to do when and if I ever make it home!!!!

Just keep your head down, its not long now but bet it feels like it to you. See ya soon.

[Rich]

When you need some help just let me know. :flipoff:

LOL ... Figured I'd return the offer. :D

It's looking good Rich. After watching that vid I'd say It has 10s NA in it. Just need to get it to leave a little better. :bigthumb

Call me when you get some free time Greg...

It went a 1.56 or .57 (don't remember). I would like to get that in the 1.4x range.

Any suggestions?

[beefcake]

more pics more pics

[Kwik92GT]

Call me when you get some free time Greg...

It went a 1.56 or .57 (don't remember). I would like to get that in the 1.4x range.

Any suggestions?

I'll try and give you a call this weekend. I'll be in Beavercreek for the GTO Nats so I'll kind of be in the neighborhood. I'm sure we can come up with something. :bigthumb

[Drivermod]

Just think of the rust as part of your weight loss program.

Judging from your video, I'd say you could certainly benefit from more gear. Is that a 28x9" slick. If so, I'd try a 26x10 stiff wall and launch harder. Guarantee 1.4's at your power level. The guys at MD should have a couple lightly used set's laying around. We usually swap em out after a dozen passes or so. They should still work great on your car. Don't make me come out of retirement and show you how to drive that thing:tongue2:

[Rich]

Just think of the rust as part of your weight loss program.

Judging from your video, I'd say you could certainly benefit from more gear. Is that a 28x9" slick. If so, I'd try a 26x10 stiff wall and launch harder. Guarantee 1.4's at your power level. The guys at MD should have a couple lightly used set's laying around.

They are 28x9s, they were free...I will check into the 26x10s


Don't make me come out of retirement and show you how to drive that thing:tongue2:

If it would actually get you out of retirement...you can drive it!:bigthumb

[Mongoose]

Didn't realise you were going this deep into your Coupe, Rich. Good luck on the rebuild, and while I have it here come on over and look at my rear set-up if you want.

[Rich]

Well the cowl has been repaired and is almost ready for paint. With any luck, the engine bay will be painted this week.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1730.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1732.jpg

[CNTLOSE]

Are you keeping it blue or changing the color?

[Rich]

It's going to be Patriot Blue. It's a Chrysler color. Kind of like Ford's True blue but without the purple tint.

[CNTLOSE]

It's going to be Patriot Blue. It's a Chrysler color. Kind of like Ford's True blue but without the purple tint.

That will look good :bigthumb

[Drivermod]

It's going to be Patriot Blue. It's a Chrysler color. Kind of like Ford's True blue but without the purple tint.


That'll look great. My brother-in-laws Cherokee is Patriot Blue. Nice color:bigthumb

[Rich]

Update time...

Big thanks to MFIELD!!! He came over tonight and we (mostly him) got the engine bay DONE!!!

After prep work...
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1763.jpg

Etch Primer...
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1765.jpg

Sealer (I think???)
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1768.jpg

Base...
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1774.jpg

Clear...
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1777.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1776.jpg

The pictures do not do it justice. The flash on my camera is not working, so it does not draw out the "metal" in the paint.

Can't wait to get the rest of the car done now!

[MFIELD]

WTF where's the good stuff?:tongue2:

[MFIELD]

Ok there they are

[Rich]

Here's a little better one...
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_1775.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Looking good Rich!!!

[Mongoose]

Lookin sweeter and sweeter Rich. :bigthumb

[beefcake]

looks great,

fyi, indoor pictures always suck lol,

[k062693w]

Looks Killer Rich !!! I LOVE that color !!!

[1992MustangDW]

man thats turning out really nice.

[91lxnos]

Good looking! thanks for reminding me of just how much work i still have to do! LOL

[CNTLOSE]

Looks great Rich!

[CNTLOSE]

Rich I know you have more done, post some updated pics!

[chad393na]

Looks good Rich! Makes me want to do mine.

[Rich]

Thanks...been busy lately with everything other than the car.

Started messing with this tonight
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/AOD/DSC_1787.jpg

Not quite sure what the future holds but it will probably involve boost of some sort.:bigthumb

Also, this was in the pan...looks/feels like speedo gear material. I'm not exactly sure. Looks like some burnt clutch material also.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/AOD/DSC_1789.jpg

[Kwik92GT]

Not quite sure what the future holds but it will probably involve boost of some sort.:bigthumb

You don't have a hair... ;)

BTW ....... I know someone who has a nice T6 flanged 85mm laying around. :bigthumb

Car looks to be coming along nicely bro. Loving that blue. I'll have a couple of weeks off from school here soon, hopefully I can swing by and check it out in person. Who knows, maybe I'll even lend a hand? :lol:

[Rich]

BTW ....... I know someone who has a nice T6 flanged 85mm laying around. :bigthumb



Hmmmmmmmm?:D

Anyways, got some work done today. Not the best pic, camera phone, but you get the idea. Engine/trans are in. The majority of the wiring is done. Just need to run a fuel pump circuit and a bunch of other small pain in the arse stuff!:bigthumb

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/0801091834.jpg

[CNTLOSE]

Looks good Rich!...and I hope that was not my old AOD. If so I guess I know why I lost OD.

[RIXXX93GT]

Lookin great Rich, cant wait for Mfield to do some much needed work to mine.

[Rick93coupe]

Looking good Rich, you guys aren't messing around at all!

[Rich]

Looks good Rich!...and I hope that was not my old AOD. If so I guess I know why I lost OD.

It wasn't it...I got it for future use!:D

[Rich]

Thanks Rick and Rick. It is very close to running. Basically engine wise, I need a x or h pipe for shorties and a Lokar accelerator cable.

Chassis wise, I need some caster camber plates.

Other than that, just re-hang the crappy fenders and bumper cover. Once I get moved, we'll finish the body work/paint. I doubt it will make it out this year but next year it should be all pretty and stuff!

[Qtr milerocket]

Looks cool Rich, it's going to turn some heads when she hits the streets!



Peace :cool2:





James

[Jeff88coupe]

Looking good Rich. You do anything to the AOD to beef it up?

[MFIELD]

Lookin great Rich, cant wait for Mfield to do some much needed work to mine.

All in good time, I'm just practicing on on Rich's:lol:

[Rich]

Looking good Rich. You do anything to the AOD to beef it up?

Jeff,

It's Dedpedal's old one. It has a 1 piece input shaft, some type of shift kit, and a very nice PI convertor. I'm not sure of the internals, without pulling it apart, but it should handle my 350 horse windsor for a while.:D I think a guy Timido used to work with originally built it?

[Rich]

All in good time, I'm just practicing on on Rich's:lol:


And be glad that he is...:eek:

[Jeff88coupe]

Ah..that's my Old old AOD converter....think it was a 2800 nonlockup. It may stall a bit higher for you behind a windsor.

Here's a link to a guy selling some aod stuff....the t/b v/b would be nice for ya.
http://www.nmraracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91376

[Rich]

Bumping back up top to keep my body guy/painter motivated.:flipoff: Things are starting to move again. If all goes as planned, it should be painted mid to late April.

Picked up a tremec 3550 and going back the 5 speed route. Would like to start running UMTR somewhat consistently.

Still going try and get it into the 10s with a stock stroke windsor. Most of the body work is finished. Just need a hood and some assembly.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/Stuff%20for%20sale/DSC_2594.jpg

[RIXXX93GT]

Hell yea nice to see you going with a stick Rich!

[93snake]

looking good!!

[MFIELD]

Wont be long now if you quit dragging your feet:D

[plated]

what ever you do DON'T RUSH THE PAINTER!! lookin good!!

[CNTLOSE]

Looking good Rich, I see you have been busy since I saw her last.

[draggin50]

Looks good Rich! Cant wait to see the finished product!

[bbfstanger]

i thought that sucker had paint already?
mike get on it lol!

[Qtr milerocket]

Looks great Rich!

[CNTLOSE]

Any progress this summer Rich?

[Rich]

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/downsized_0820011240.jpg

It's getting there...lol

I pulled the factory wiring harness and gutted what I didn't need. Installed a Team Z k-member kit, manual rack, and Strange adjustable shocks. Got a hood, Boss Inc...good stuff. Got the exhaust finished. It runs and moves on it's own power. Down to a few small things. It should see paint this fall...:bigthumb

[5.0calypso93lx]

Is that the Boss wide cowl hood? Have any other pics from different angles?

[CNTLOSE]

Looking good!

[4EYED85GT]

Looking great!

[beefcake]

looking good brother

[Rich]

Is that the Boss wide cowl hood? Have any other pics from different angles?

Yes it is, I think. It's the only hood they make for the 85-86. I'll try and get some more pics.

[CNTLOSE]

Any updates?

[Rich]

Funny you should ask...It is scheduled for paint on Jan 21st. The engine/trans is in and the car moves/runs on it's own power. The plan is to be out as soon as the tracks open and to get ready for the 1st UMTR race.

[CNTLOSE]

Funny you should ask...It is scheduled for paint on Jan 21st. The engine/trans is in and the car moves/runs on it's own power. The plan is to be out as soon as the tracks open and to get ready for the 1st UMTR race.

Good...now if I could just get mine done to drive on the street.

[331lx]

Looks nice man looking forward to seeing it run

[NO SHOT]

That thing is gonna be sweet Rich!!:D

[Rich]

Well...a little progress. It's been a battle to get it to this point but we persevered! A HUGE "thanks" to Mike Field. We were scheduled to paint it Saturday and he sent me a text late Thursday night that said, "Dude, I'm at the hospital. I may have a broken ankle". Well, I'll spare you details of Mike thinking he is 18 again and deciding to play basketball but none the less...he had a broken ankle. He called me Friday morning and said, "We are still painting that car tomorrow". I told him he was crazy and the pain medication was obviously affecting his thought process. Well, as you can see...he got it done on one leg. We did have some help, another "Mike" showed up and helped MField out. Now the fun part of putting everything back together. It's been a job but with the AWESOME work of Mike Field and the support and help of Rixx93gt...I just may be out racing when the tracks open!

I love the base color look, reminds me of powdercoating....
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/photo2.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/photo1.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/photo.jpg

The car really brightens up in the sun shine and has a ton of metallic in it...
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/photo3.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Looks great Rich, congratulations. Mike is a trooper if he painted with a broken ankle!

[RIXXX93GT]

That looks awesome!

[Goober]

Dayum! Makes me want to get my junk done even more!

[bbfstanger]

looks great! hope to see you at the track this year.

[Blkcobra01]

Man that looks sick!

[k062693w]

Looks Killer Rich !!!

[kennebellcobra]

Looks great Rich! Mike does some amazing work:bigthumb

[MFIELD]

I should post a picture of my ankle. Ewww. Cant wait to get the trim painted and all put on. Turned out real nice. I'm glad I have some good friends to call in last minute for back up.

[NXcoupe]

Congrats Rich! Hope you get better soon Mike...

[NO SHOT]

Looks awesome Rich!! Whats the color??

[MFIELD]

Its a chrysler color. Patriot Blue

[90fastgt]

Very nice looking car can't wait to see it run

[draggin50]

Turning out real nice Rich! Can't wait to see it going down the track!

[CNTLOSE]

Looks great Rich! Mike very nice work!

[chad393na]

Looks awesome Rich!

[qwk93ta]

That blue is a great color....

[Jeff88coupe]

Looks good Rich....looking forward to seeing you at the track with it.

[Kwik92GT]

Car is looking awesome Rich, can't wait to see it in person. :bigthumb

[Rich]

Car is looking awesome Rich, can't wait to see it in person. :bigthumb

Well...come on down sometime! Bring beer...:bigthumb

[Rich]

A few in the sun...

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_2990.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_3000.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_2993.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_3004.jpg

[mustang8998]

I love that color!

Looks killer!

[Rick93coupe]

Looks great in the sun, perfect day for some new pics!

[k062693w]

Sweet Rich !!!

[Project91LX]

car looks killer

[bkstang95]

Completely different car in the sun! Looks great!

[juicedfoxbody]

Looks good

[Rich]

Well, update time....

It's getting close, just a few things to finish up. The car needs a really good cleaning/detailing. It's been sitting around collecting dust for 3 years. I did a quick wash and snapped a few pics.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_3011.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_3026.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_3012.jpg

Mike Field installed an 8 point roll bar for me. I wanted to be able to keep the full interior. It turned really nice....

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_3017.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_3018.jpg

Hopefully I'll be at the track within the next 2 weeks...I had to blip the throttle just a bit!!!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/DSC_3029.jpg

[draggin50]

Car is looking good Rich! Cant wait to see it out making some passes. Hopefully Ill have mine out soon as well.

[93hulk]

looks killer Rich.

[MFIELD]

Looking good bro, can't wait to see it at the track. I will just look in the mirror.

[CNTLOSE]

Was that you screaming down SR122? ...lol

[331TwistedWedge]

just caught up with this thread ... looks great rich, mike you did a great job :bigthumb

[chad393na]

Looks great Rich! It will be good to see it back on the road and at the track.

[Rick93coupe]

Looking great man!

[Rich]

60 - 1.398
330 - 4.398
660 - 6.879 at 98.82
1000 - 9.020
1320 - 10.832 at 124.12

[Rick93coupe]

Nice, congrats!

[chris91]

Hell yeah, congrats!!

[BuckeyeAlex]

Congrats on the numbers. I love that color!

[adragon72]

Nice pass man that thing was hooking good!!! It was nice meeting you and fields

[Rich]

Nice pass man that thing was hooking good!!! It was nice meeting you and fields

You too! Love your car!

[k062693w]

Congrats Rich !!!

[firestang70]

Congrats Rich it was nice meeting you.

[bbfstanger]

helll yeah!!!
good going rich!

[RIXXX93GT]

Way to go Rich!

[draggin50]

Man Rich you got that car moving! I wish I couldve made it down to watch.

[Qtr milerocket]

Congratulations Rich, the look on your face was priceless man! :bigthumb


Peace :cool2:



James

[kennebellcobra]

Congrats Rich:bigthumb Wish we could have got some pix or video, it was leaving good!

[331lx]

Congrats on tens...

[Jeff88coupe]

Congrats Rich...nice to see all your work pay off. You have that car hooking well. So...add a 75-100 shot for the 6.50 index class next year:D

[beefcake]

car has come along great Rich!!!

[Kwik92GT]

Nice hit brother. :bigthumb Glad to see your back out there having some fun. I agree with Jeff. Throw a small hit on that thing and run 6.50 next year. :D

[TooFast98Cobra]

nice build! congrats on number

[Rich]

Nice hit brother. :bigthumb Glad to see your back out there having some fun. I agree with Jeff. Throw a small hit on that thing and run 6.50 next year. :D

Was hoping they would have an open comp class, that way I wouldn't have to make any changes. I'm about dead smack in the middle of 6.50 and 7.50. Not sure what I'm going to do.

[Timido]

Cool Rich great pass. Mess around with the tune and gearing a little and it will go 6.50

[Rich]

Found a deal too good to pass....

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/photo22_zps1d54ebe9.jpg

[331lx]

Uh oh someone getting serious, this goin on the 351 or u find a 302

[Rich]

Explorer shortblock, stock cam, explorer intake, auto trans...sit back, click the shifter, run some high 10's...relax! lol

[331lx]

Easy high tens, u putting ur wedge heads on or did they sell, gonna b a fun ride for sure man

[Rich]

Keeping my TW heads now.

[Stangman]

Did you ever get your 351 to run right after we spoke in the parking lot of my work a while back?

Sorry if I missed that somewhere else

[Rich]

Did you ever get your 351 to run right after we spoke in the parking lot of my work a while back?

Sorry if I missed that somewhere else

60 - 1.398
330 - 4.398
660 - 6.879 at 98.82
1000 - 9.020
1320 - 10.832 at 124.12

[331lx]

What kinda auto you using rich..

[Rich]

Probably an AOD. I've got a nice converter and a 1 piece input shaft. I'll probably spend the coin and get a nice manual VB with brake. I really want OD, getting this car back to being more of a street car.

[chad393na]

You will not regret going to a turbo Rich,best combo I have ever ran! Lets faceplate that 3550 and convert it to a tko, you won't tire of that challenge!!:D

[Rick93coupe]

You should consider an early model winsor for the block strength. Once the combo is setup you'll want more power and that block will be the weak link. .02

[MFIELD]

You should consider an early model winsor for the block strength. Once the combo is setup you'll want more power and that block will be the weak link. .02

I may have told him that a time or two. :D the long term plan is to get it working and then down the road a good block and maybe a stroker.

[Rick93coupe]

I may have told him that a time or two. :D the long term plan is to get it working and then down the road a good block and maybe a stroker.
Yep, that's still my plan, to get it working on the early Windsor, then switch to an aluminum block.

[Rick93coupe]

I may have told him that a time or two. :D the long term plan is to get it working and then down the road a good block and maybe a stroker.

Yep, that's still my plan, to get it working on the early Windsor, then switch to an aluminum block.

[Rich]

Ultimately, I would like to upgrade to a Dart block and go 363ci with a big honking turbo. I've got sooooo much stuff to switch around, the explorer shortblock will help me get everything dialed in before I upgrade.

I figure if I keep it under 5800rpm and 10 to 12 lbs of boost, going through an auto...it should live for a while.

[MFIELD]

Until you line up next to the red one and try and keep up.

[RIXXX93GT]

Why not just turbo the windsor you had?

[Rich]

Too much compression, close to 11 to 1

[RIXXX93GT]

I know someone that could have fixed that for you.

[MFIELD]

Why not just turbo the windsor you had?

You should know better than to try and talk logic with Rich

[Rich]

I know someone that could have fixed that for you.

I still have it....I'm interested in how you could lower the CR?

[331lx]

Thicker gasket and a set of heads with a bigger combustion chamber would help ya out

[MFIELD]

I still have it....I'm interested in how you could lower the CR?

Dude, I got a couple of grinders

[RIXXX93GT]

I still have it....I'm interested in how you could lower the CR?

Give me the pistons, Ill dish them out on a lathe or pocket them on the cnc. Are they cast or forged?

[331lx]

Give me the pistons, Ill dish them out on a lathe or pocket them on the cnc. Are they cast or forged?

Bingo right here, sell that 302 and turbo that 351^^^\\\

[Kwik92GT]

Welcome to the world of turbo boost. :bigthumb Your car will now be relegated to being on jack-stands for better part of it's natural life. :lol: J/K

I think you'll really like going the turbo route. If you go with an auto, and you should, regardless of how much Chad tries to talk you out of it ;), make sure you get a quality converter. It'll be worth every penny you spend on it in the long run. Keep posting progress pics as you go.

[Rich]

Made a little progress...

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/turbo1_zps1310a123.jpg

Still trying to decide on an intake. Will probably go the Explorer route, nice and cheap and would probably make pretty good power up to 5600 or so.

[Kwik92GT]

Looks good Rich! What did you decide for shortblock?

[Rich]

That's a stock explorer shortblock from MFIELD's car. I still have my 357w. If it doesn't sell (i'm not going to keep lowering the price and give it away), Ill keep it and have Rick dish the pistons or buy new and eventually put it back in with a 76 or so.

The plan was to go the current route to get the bugs worked out...efi, electrical, fuel system, etc.

[MFIELD]

That's a stock explorer shortblock from MFIELD's car. I still have my 357w. If it doesn't sell (i'm not going to keep lowering the price and give it away), Ill keep it and have Rick dish the pistons or buy new and eventually put it back in with a 76 or so.

The plan was to go the current route to get the bugs worked out...efi, electrical, fuel system, etc.

Wait, what the hell. You came and took my motor?

[Kwik92GT]

Might want to see if you can get a deal on a Systemax II intake. Great all-around intake. Problem is that then you'd want to start winging that thing 6000+ RPM all the time and that block might end up hating you for that. :lol:

[331lx]

Looks good man

[2Fast4You]

There is always a decision to make, sometimes not so easy.

[Blkcobra01]

Looks good.