project is looking good hope to see it out this summer are you using the bellhousing and fork you got from me
project is looking good hope to see it out this summer are you using the bellhousing and fork you got from me
Looking good
I have gt40p heads also, I ended up getting some MSD plug wires that I had to make they have 90 degree angles on the boots then they clear the headers.
Dump those headers and get a set of bbk shorties they clear all the plugs really well I had to use 1 90 degree boot
1992 lx 5.0 5 speed stock and slow but looks good!
Yeah, I think I will have to go another route with the headers. I am trying to keep it as much of a budget build as possible, I will keep my eye out for some BBK. I also decided to pull the water pump off and go with one that turns the same direction as the crank pulley since I won't be running ac or power steering. I hope to swap out the rear end and have the engine and trans bolted in by next weekend.
Well I went two steps forward and one step back. I swapped the headers out for some Ford Racing P headers, much better clearance, but my overkill Roush wires still won't work. Swapped the water pump out for one that turns clockwise.
Got the King Cobra clutch in and oe replacement flywheel. Got the motor and trans in, but made another rookie mistake. The 7qt oil pan is not going to cut it. Starter won't fit and clutch cable won't go through the bellhousing. So I need to find a stock oil pan.
The billet alternator bracket is giving me a headache, It clears the waterpump pulley, however it's too close for comfort as you can see in the pics. I also think it will be in the way of the water neck coming off of the intake. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Hope to have the 8.8 next weekend and work out some of the problem areas. It's been a good learning experience, but it seems like it's been a lot of work for a 14 second car.
I still need a stock oil pan and starter if anyone has them for cheap. I would like to use some of my stock gauges, but don't know much about wiring. Is it possible to use my stock tach, oil pressure, etc?
I've got a starter you can have for free. I think it's an Autozone/Pepboys/Advance etc.. reman.
I'm in the Erlanger/Independence area, I think you bought a timing cover from me last summer ??
-Scott
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Scott
93 Coupe
66 Fastback
You are my favorite person in the world right now. Just let me know when to come get it and I will be there.
Nice progress
2015 Gt
Out with the 7.5" and in with the 8.8"
What gear you running
Looks great. I know what your saying its a slow process but all worth it in the end
Doug
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86 four eye 358ci windsor Holley EFI system, C-4 with a vortex V-1 T-trim at ???????? lbs of Boost
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Did you ever figure out that alternator bracket?
Nope, I got frustrated and haven't touched it again, ebay crap. I will probably just end up getting a stock bracket and tensioner.
looking good. I know what u mean about the learning experience. its been a rough road for me too. just figure your almost done and will be fun to cruise in. keep up the good work.
You cant machine down that spacer about an 1/8 inch or so?cant tell in the pic
2015 Gt
I agree the spacers look to long. You can go to March and get the right spacers or just trim them down
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