1972 Maverick Grabber Resto/Mod for my Dad

I am going to go out on a limb and say SBF heads. I am going to have a set custom ones made so I would not have to deal with trying to get the steering to fit or to notch a header to clear the rack and pinion set up.

 

I was just wondering, since spark plug angle can be an issue, depending on the heads, and headers, but if you are having some built, it shouldn't be an issue.

 

Two words... Saaaaa weeeet!

 

The tfs 11r heads have standard location exhaust ports and spark plugs. So they don't require special headers.

 

Here is the motor for the most part completed. The distributor and EZ Efi 2.0 set up needs to be put on. I think it turned out nice.

What are your thoughts?

 

I think it's a perfect addition to a perfect car... Looking great...

 

I think it's going to be too nice to drive!

 

My thought is it looks too nice to use lol.. Then I also think that I want one. That is a very nice motor.

 

It's like a high water mark of achievement!

 

Specs:
363 Liberator Dart Longblock -
Dart SHP Machined Block
Scat 4340 Forged Steel 3.400 Crankshaft
Scat 4340 Forged Steel H Beam Connecting Rods 5.400
With ARP 2000 Rod Bolts
Wiseco 2618 Forged Pistons (Flat, TFS) 4.125
Wiseco GFX Ring Pacakge
Clevite 77 H Main Bearings
Clevite 77 H Rod Bearings
Dart Coated Cam Bearings
Screw in Oil Galley Plugs
Fel Pro Rear Main Seal
ARP Main Studs - WINDAGE TRAY
Freeze Plugs
FordStrokers Custom Cut HYD Roller Billet Camshaft
ARP Cam Bolt
Cam Retainer Plate
SA Gear Billet Timing Chain w/Torrington Bearing
Melling Oil Pump M68
ARP Oil Pump Bolts
MOROSO PICK UP 24523
ARP Billet Oil Pumpshaft
Fel Pro 1 Piece Pan Gasket
MOROSO PAN 20535
Mr. Gasket Oil Pan Bolts
Moroso Braided Stainless Dipstick 25971
MOROSO WINDAGE TRAY 22930
TIMING COVER INCLUDED IN MARCH KIT
Fel Pro Timing Chain Gasket Set
Trick Flow Twisted Wedge 205 11R Cylinder Heads -
Morel Hyd Roller Link Bar Lifters
4130 Chromemoly .080 Wall 1 Piece Formed End Pushrods
Comp Cams Ultra Gold Rocker Arms 1.6
Fel Pro 1134 MLS Head Gaskets
ARP Head Studs
Edelbrock Polished Air Gap Intake Manifold 75211
Fel Pro Intake Gaskets
ARP Intake Bolts
FAST Dual-Sync Billet Distributor 305007
ProForm Ford Racing Aluminum Valve Covers 302-138
Valve Cover Gaskets
Valve Cover Bolts
Powerbond SFI 28oz Balancer 1060-SS
ARP Balancer Bolt
Timing Pointer
Ford Racing Spark Plug Wires
Autolite 3924 Spark Plugs
March Performance Style Track Serpentine System 30480
WATER PUMP INCLUDED IN MARCH KIT
Upgrade to 140 amp Alternator P556
FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 Self-Tuning Fuel Injection System 30400
Machine Block -
-Cylinders bored on Kwik-Way Boring Bar and Table
-Finish honed on Sunnen SV-616 Hone with BHJ
Aluminum Torque Plates, Fel Pro Head Gaskets and ARP
Hardware (.0001-0002 Taper MAX)
-Plateau Brushed (Provides Instant Ring Seal)
-Main Bearing Bores Align Honed on a Sunnen CH-100
Hone
-Deck surfaced on a Winona Van Norman CBN surfacer
(Ra Finish compatible with MLS Gaskets)
-Screw In Oil Galley Plugs
-Lifter Valley Oil Drain Backs Chamfered
-Oil Filter Inlet Chamfered
-Threaded Holes Chased
-Lifter Bores Honed
-Crankshaft Balancing done on Hines Dominator XP Digital Balancer Balanced to 28oz
Block Painted - BLACK

 

Thanks for the great comments!!! A lot of thought went into the powerplant. I am happy with the looks of it. I wanted it to look awesome without the massive amounts of chrome. I think the polished look is a good compromise.

 

I've heard very bad reviews of the FAST EZ-EFI 2.0 .

 

I think it'll be just fine, if they sucked, they wouldn't be in business. A friend of mine installed one on a similar set up, and it's amazing. Hopefully this motor doesn't rip the Maverick apart.

 

The engine is going to look awesome in your car. Can't wait to hear it run. Been looking at the Fast EFI setup myself and eager to hear some real feedback.