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More opinions needed, Have bought a 1978 Mustang II for all the V-8 running gear, IE- Engine mounts, trans, engine, Was asking around and was looking to...
... mounts, trans, engine, Was asking around and was looking to RE-build engine 302, but was also told that allot cheaper to just purchase a Crate Motor with...
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If you do go the re-man/crate route: I got my 2.3L from these guys http://www.rebuilt-auto-engines.com/ A very no nonsense company. They're not the cheapest I...
I,m in the process of restoring a 77 Cruising Wagon. Already rebuilt the 2.8 and trans,starting to do the body and interior.Does any body know if I can get...
I never even looked into buying new floor pans. I just bought a huge piece of sheet metal and cut out some measured pieces. I then used a b.f.h (big ...
... I'm just about to do the floorpans in Bobcat. I looked around on the net and haven't been able to find any floor pans so I'm just going to try and fab some...
Tonybobcat- Good luck with the rivets. I guess it sounds like that might work. My only concern with such a project would be that the frame might warp over...
I would rethink the rivet idea. In CT and I believe many other stated using rivets on a "structural" part on a unibody car is illegal. If picked up on...
If you can't (or don't want to) weld, put the new floors in, rivets to locate them are OK and see if you can find a friendly body shop that will weld them in...
... Well from what I've read metal bonding adehesives have come a long way. Already there are cars being made using metal adhesive on certain lower stress...
<If you can't (or don't want to) weld, put the new floors in, rivets ... OK. So I guess the general consensus is that I should Weld the Floor Pans. Actualy the...
You know of course for welding sheetmetal floorpans you need a mig welder, not just a common stick welder, right? You could also use a torch and braze the...
Thanks mart, A mig welder is what I was planning to get if I get one. That's what it's rapidly looking like I'm going to do or at least use my buddy's welder...
Hey Tonybobcat, I contacted the people at http://www.rebuilt-auto-engines.com: they are only a rebuild/reman shop really do not deal in HP engines. Very nice...
Try Smeding Performance in Rancho Cordova, CA. They make some nice motors. I lost the original thread so I don't know if you were into a V8 or not.. Sorry if...
I'm gonna take the Bobcat thru emissions tommorow which will be the first time since installing the new engine which has just over 500 miles on it. I have 3...
Looking to spend in the area of $3800.00 to $5000.00, need to run on the 91 Octane pump gas will be only issue, And will be on Street mostly but a little on...
Tony, As long as the engine is in good working order set everything to stock. If something is not working correctly you may need to compensate of a condition...
... 91 Octane pump gas will be only issue, And will be on Street mostly but a little on the strip, Pinto right now is built for V-8 with NO frame mounts yet. ...
Hey Bug, I am not looking to twist the frame or have my doors pop open at every stop light. But would not mind getting in the area of 280 to 325 Horse Power...
Get this one from Ford. http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=7367 It's at the upper limit of your spending but it's built by Ford...
... stop light. But would not mind getting in the area of 280 to 325 Horse Power from it. Have it balanced thru out the block, And have room if want to add ...
... (http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=7367) It's at the upper limit of your spending but it's built by Ford and guaranteed...
A more or less factory stock, 9 to 1 compression, late 80's-early 90's style, 302 roller short block with a bit bigger cam, a set of aftermarket aluminum heads...
OK thanks Jake. Right now I got it set at 6BTDC @550 in P and the fuel mix for best vacuum which is about 2 turns out from fully seated. I'll check it again...
OK. I left it at stock settings like Jake suggested and she passed!. However I did have to run and get a new Gas Cap,(which I hadn't thought to check). I...
Great news that it passed without any problems. Just curious though, Tony...when you first put the new engine in and were have all those problems - ie -...
