'65 Fastback project - Page 29 - Lateral-g Forums

**Matt@BOS** · #**281** 11-30-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PonchoJohn

Neat build- any "updates" on it?

Yes, I have made some progress on it. The body is entirely in primer, however I still need to modify the tail panel to fit. It is about 1/2-3/4" too short at the bottom. Right now I'm working on getting the nose of the car together, and have been modifying a Shelby "R" front valance with some recessed park lights. I haven't put up any pictures lately because photobucket's new site is annoying.

Oh, and Payton, the Camaro is mostly back together and the entire car is up at the engine builders. We had some set backs with the RHS Pro Elite LS7 heads not fitting because RHS regretted disclose or inform anyone of how differently shaped their combustion chambers were on their "LS7" head. They list the head as 69cc vs. 70cc but don't state anywhere in their literature that you may need a non LS7 shaped piston depending on whether you are/aren't running a flat, domed, or dished. Anyway, I'm hoping to have it on the road by the end of next week, but realistically only care about being done before Ron.

**GregWeld** · #**282** 11-30-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt.A

Anyway, I'm hoping to have it on the road by the end of next week, but realistically only care about being done before Ron.

I have projects I haven't even dreamed of yet that can make that "date".

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**283** 11-30-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GregWeld

I have projects I haven't even dreamed of yet that can make that "date".

Double ouch!

Ron in SoCal · #**284** 11-30-2012, 01:40 PM

Somewhere Dave Gordon is smiling, thinking 'finally it's someone else's turn'...

**Matt@BOS** · #**285** 11-30-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Somewhere Dave Gordon is smiling, thinking 'finally it's someone else's turn'...

Hey, Dave shouldn't feel bad. All I re-used from my sweet score of an engine were the crank, connecting rods and oddly enough, the cam. The balance job on the crank was shady, even the ARP needed to be fixed. Figure that one out!

LUACE · #**286** 12-06-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt.A

I could, but I'm looking for something that will make as much power as my 454 LS7.

I've been looking at some Ford pushrod crate motors because of their compact size, allowing me to tuck and set the engine back, but by the time I get through pricing out fuel injection, aluminum blocks, and 600-650hp capability they seem to get expensive. It also sounds stupid, but I'd like to get decent gas mileage out of it when cruising around town. I keep coming back to the Coyote mod motor with a magna charger because it is probably the only new blower that will fit under the hood. That setup probably weighs 25lbs more than a blown LS. With a big tire up front I'm not too worried about weight distribution. My 3800lb gt500 handles pretty well with 57 percent weight up front.

If any Ford guys have recommendations, please chime in! Links would be even better. I don't know much about Windsors or Clevors or FEs, etc.

Matt

Have you checked out Edelbrock's Supercharged 5.0L Coyote Crate Engine (700 HP & 606 TQ)? It sounds like a beast...
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...0-coyote.shtml

**Matt@BOS** · #**287** 12-07-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LUACE

Have you checked out Edelbrock's Supercharged 5.0L Coyote Crate Engine (700 HP & 606 TQ)? It sounds like a beast...
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...0-coyote.shtml

Louis, I actually stumbled across that a couple days ago. I'm interested to see what they want for the package. It looks like it is just a Ford Racing Aluminator crate engine with an Edelbrock supercharger, wiring harness and alternator bolted on. I would still need to figure out power steering and an intercooler.

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**288** 12-11-2012, 10:39 AM

**Matt@BOS** · #**289** 12-11-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by compos mentis

Skip, thanks for finding that. I've always been of the opinion that 4 valve mod motors with headers sound cooler than LS engines. With that said, I decided on an engine. I'm going to order a Boss 302 mod motor from Jegs. 444 hp and 380 ft/lbs of torque. It has the best flowing heads out there with a great valvetrain, and slightly more aggressive cams than in the GT. The rotating assembly is fully forged to boot. I'll throw on some long tube headers, eight stack injection, and get a nice tune for it. I think that combo should be good for at least 520ish at the crank. It should also rev to the moon. with stack injection it will probably make power all the way to 8000 rpm. This route definitely won't make the most power, but it offers factory oem tested durability.

If it is slow (insert Ford joke here) I can always slap a blower and maybe even some new pistons in it, depending on boost levels.

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**290** 12-11-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt.A

Skip, thanks for finding that. I've always been of the opinion that 4 valve mod motors with headers sound cooler than LS engines. With that said, I decided on an engine. I'm going to order a Boss 302 mod motor from Jegs. 444 hp and 380 ft/lbs of torque. It has the best flowing heads out there with a great valvetrain, and slightly more aggressive cams than in the GT. The rotating assembly is fully forged to boot. I'll throw on some long tube headers, eight stack injection, and get a nice tune for it. I think that combo should be good for at least 520ish at the crank. It should also rev to the moon. with stack injection it will probably make power all the way to 8000 rpm. This route definitely won't make the most power, but it offers factory oem tested durability.

If it is slow (insert Ford joke here) I can always slap a blower and maybe even some new pistons in it, depending on boost levels.

Glad you enjoyed it; they sound better than I expected.

Got another car to build first, but I can think of a number of Fords I'd put the same motor in that you've chosen.