Does This Count as an Engine Mod?
#181
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I'll be adding a 671 blower this winter. Funds have been approved, parts will be ordered next week.
Thinking about custom plates - "DSCREET"
Thinking about custom plates - "DSCREET"
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#183
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Zero inquires, so I decided to address an issue I have at car shows - most people just walk by the car assuming it's gonna be like all the other S197 Mustangs. Of course, some folks notice that it's not, but those are a lot fewer than those that don't.
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Originally Posted by jsimmons
Zero inquires, so I decided to address an issue I have at car shows - most people just walk by the car assuming it's gonna be like all the other S197 Mustangs. Of course, some folks notice that it's not, but those are a lot fewer than those that don't.
#185
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#186
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I read your tribute page. How many Shelby fans have line up to kiss your redneck ***.
I love how you were simple and to the point.
You have built an amazing car. And all those purest can maybe learn a lesson. Its OK to think / build out of the box.
I will say one thing about your ride. The old school cam sound that you car emits is what I truly miss in todays motors. I would be the one at the car show that would be standing there and taking in all the mods that were tastefully done to make it one bad *** ride. I would also be the one that would walk away and keep coming back for another look.
Job well done sir!
please post another clip of that 427 idling. Cant get enough of those cams.
I love how you were simple and to the point.
You have built an amazing car. And all those purest can maybe learn a lesson. Its OK to think / build out of the box.
I will say one thing about your ride. The old school cam sound that you car emits is what I truly miss in todays motors. I would be the one at the car show that would be standing there and taking in all the mods that were tastefully done to make it one bad *** ride. I would also be the one that would walk away and keep coming back for another look.
Job well done sir!
please post another clip of that 427 idling. Cant get enough of those cams.
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Originally Posted by SpectreH
I think your ride is awesome...and I agree, that sound while idling is ear ****.
#192
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This weekend, I spent some time pulling the front end apart to afford easier access to the front of the engine.
I called Dyers Blowers on Friday, and they said they needed my existing crank pulley and reluctor wheel (using the OEM crank position sensor to drive the factory tach) so they could make a custom blower pulley adapter. This will let me keep my fox body serpentine accessory system.
Things I'm gong to have to give up are the A/C and heater, as well as removing the OEM radiator fan, and replacing it with an aftermarket pusher fan mounted in front of the radiator. Obligatory pics:
I called Dyers Blowers on Friday, and they said they needed my existing crank pulley and reluctor wheel (using the OEM crank position sensor to drive the factory tach) so they could make a custom blower pulley adapter. This will let me keep my fox body serpentine accessory system.
Things I'm gong to have to give up are the A/C and heater, as well as removing the OEM radiator fan, and replacing it with an aftermarket pusher fan mounted in front of the radiator. Obligatory pics:
#193
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This weekend, I spent some time pulling the front end apart to afford easier access to the front of the engine.
I called Dyers Blowers on Friday, and they said they needed my existing crank pulley and reluctor wheel (using the OEM crank position sensor to drive the factory tach) so they could make a custom blower pulley adapter. This will let me keep my fox body serpentine accessory system.
Things I'm gong to have to give up are the A/C and heater, as well as removing the OEM radiator fan, and replacing it with an aftermarket pusher fan mounted in front of the radiator. Obligatory pics:
I called Dyers Blowers on Friday, and they said they needed my existing crank pulley and reluctor wheel (using the OEM crank position sensor to drive the factory tach) so they could make a custom blower pulley adapter. This will let me keep my fox body serpentine accessory system.
Things I'm gong to have to give up are the A/C and heater, as well as removing the OEM radiator fan, and replacing it with an aftermarket pusher fan mounted in front of the radiator. Obligatory pics:
Will you be keeping those wonderful cams?
may I ask for you to post a video of your car running with those thumping away. That never gets old for me..
#194
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Because routing the lines would ugly-up the engine compartment, and I live in Texas. In the dead of winter, it gets down to a bone-chilling 70 degrees.
There's only one cam in a small block Ford motor, but yes, the cam will stay.
#195
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Welp, I think I've ordered all the parts I need. The blower kit will be shipped in a couple of weeks (they have to fab the intake and a crank pulley for my application). and the carbs/fuel lines were shipped today. Still waiting for my distributor and air scoop/air cleaners to be delivered.
The only remaining concern involves the radiator/fan, but we have a couple of ways we can go:
0) Relocate the rad to be in front of the core support which will allow us to retain the OEM fan.
1) Leave the radiator in it's stock location and replace the OEM fan with two pusher fans.
We know for certain that the new crank pulley will be too close to the radiator to keep the OEM fan if we leave the rad in its OEM location. Relocating the radiator would involve modifying the mounting style, and may interfere with the radiator cover.
The only remaining concern involves the radiator/fan, but we have a couple of ways we can go:
0) Relocate the rad to be in front of the core support which will allow us to retain the OEM fan.
1) Leave the radiator in it's stock location and replace the OEM fan with two pusher fans.
We know for certain that the new crank pulley will be too close to the radiator to keep the OEM fan if we leave the rad in its OEM location. Relocating the radiator would involve modifying the mounting style, and may interfere with the radiator cover.
#198
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