what cam did you run and what was the lift? I'm trying to narrow down the cam choices. I know they're are not the best for perfomance, but I...
Hows your car doing? have you got all the kinks worked out
By bigger bolts do you mean 3/8. And what is the advantage to doing this? My block is in the shop getting bored and ready for assembly this week...
I'm in the process of building a 302. Ordered the pistons today and came across some 289 heads for around 100. they have have 1.94/1.60 valves and...
This weekend when I was checking out different sites I saw that and wondered about it. I also saw one where the boss was completely removed and...
Take alot of pics and keep us posted on all the progress. I've been looking into that all weekend. And I am very curious about the valve stem area...
Yes, you are right, its a performer. On the pistons do have any recomdations on a brand that won't kill my wallet? Heads, is that for the set and...
That's kinda what I'm hoping for. The guy that I got the block from just picked up a 9" tract lock for 25 bucks. Twenty five bucks! Yes indeed...
There is a few "pick and pull" yards out here. How do I id gt40 heads? And can I use the same lifters and push rods?:huh:
I also was ready something about that. Freed up some hp on the higher rpms too
Yes that's the one. good bottom end pull but that was all. I'd like to drive it on weekends and the occasional run what ya brung kind of thing....
Thats kinda where I'm headed(10.1 pistons) What about gt40 heads? and can I still use flat tappet hydr lifters? :huh: I never pushed it past 4800...
I'd like to get a track lock and 3.55, but thats gonna have to wate. I have a edelbrock 280 cam now and good lifters. I have a 3 speed on the...
Oh s#$%, sounds like I'm not the only one having bad luck. My motor went the other morning on the way to work.(#2 piston split in two and the rod...
I've checked into it and I don't think a 347 stroker is in my near future. So I'm gonna do a 302. I'd like to build this one with as much hp as I...
Well I opened up the top end yesterday and thought I was gonna S%$@! #2 piston shattered in two pieces and alot of frags, #4 is pitted and ready...
Ryan, I think your car looks great. Its cars like yours that set the bar high. The inside is awesome! A total package. I'm a ways out from getting...
Mmmm. I think you've made a good point. It is gonna cost alot of money. I know I want more power, alot more. I like the looks of your car Ryan,...
Ryan, what kind of hp where you getting out of your 347? I've had some rough luck over the years with the 302.(usually rod bearings) and I don't...
no I haven't contacted any shops around here yet. I don't know any. But I would like to talk with a good ford guy and start checking into options....
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