It's Time!!

[1tuff68]

^^^^ Thanks I would like more details! Please!
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Sure thing :D

My goal for this motor was a strong daily driver that gets reasonably good gas mileage but with enough power to make it fun. I'm more than thrilled with the results. There's alot more power still in it if I want to put down the extra $1,000 to get me there, but I'm pretty happy with it as is.

I started with an all forged 331 short block from M & R Engines for $1,500 and got a set of ported GT-40 heads w/ FRPP 1.6 roller rockers on ebay for about $500. Also got a polished Cobra upper and lower intake (genuine, not the chinese copy FRPP sells now) on ebay for $250. Got the Summit ceramic coated shorty headers for $225.

I'm still using the stock 19# injectors, stock throttle body, and stock MAF (that's the extra 1K I could spend for more performance on the top end of the power band).

I can only imagine what a set of AFR 165 or 185's would do for this combo! As it is, I have no traction in 1st at all, and get completely sideways if I do a hard shift into 2nd. I think I need to invest in suspension and sub frame connectors before I do any more performance mod on the engine LOL.

I went with the FRPP King Cobra clutch and I like it a lot, no problems with holding the power.

Let me know if you'd like any more details :D Here's some pics:

http://www.putfile.com/album/152012

Oh, BTW - just built another 331 using an M & R short block for my mom's 68, Edelbrock Performer RPM power package - and it flat out screams! I'm very happy with the M & R short blocks...and they're relatively inexpensive!

[Jacostang]

Thanks that sounds great and I already have the polished Cobra intake!!

[1tuff68]

I know, I've drooled over your car more than a few times :-D (It comes right off with a little Quick Detailer LOL). If I recall correctly you also have the Ford Racing polished valve covers as well - looks awesome with that intake.

Good luck on the project and let me know if I can assist in any way

[Jacostang]

I do, and now it needs the new guts, she a little tired after 200,000 miles but that 5.0 is awesome! Considering what it was when I bought it, she turned out pretty nice! Thanks for the comments!

[1tuff68]

I have more $$ than this in my long block, with parts half as good...


http://classifieds.stangnet.com/show...ct=50996&cat=3

[ASUSMC]

Dave... You still need that block?

[Stern90LX]

Big bore 347 based on a Boss 302 block. Twisted Wedge R heads with cnc port. Probably need a bread box to flow enough air. Comp Cams xtreme line cam. Turbo for the hell of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey!! No stealing of my idea.

Honestly, the day they released the new Boss302 Block spec's the first thing that popped in my head. 4.125" bore and 3.25" stroke. BAMM!! Big bore 347. 7000 RPM? No problem.

[1tuff68]

Hey!! No stealing of my idea.

Honestly, the day they released the new Boss302 Block spec's the first thing that popped in my head. 4.125" bore and 3.25" stroke. BAMM!! Big bore 347. 7000 RPM? No problem.

Now that would be one nasty setup! It would bust the 5K budget though

[ITLRUN]

DNDMotorsports 342 stroker, N/A dynoed 500 horsepower. All aluminum block and heads, forged internals, custom ground camshaft, etc. Ask for Dave, (661-260-2226) you won't be disappointed just tell him I sent you, Mike D.

[Jacostang]

Very cool!! Thanks!!