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  1. SoCalCruising

    need a little help

    Not one "side" of relay, but one of the "front" wires is ignition, the one closer to the firewall. You can check, it should have 12V with the ignition switch ON. You'll need (or have) 12V ignition for your MSD, too. Usually, the resistor wire is cut out and replaced with standard wire out to the...
  2. SoCalCruising

    Alignment finally close to specs

    "Self-steer" was reduced greatly after I increased caster tp between 3-4 degrees.
  3. SoCalCruising

    Help, my engine still wont start

    It does sound liek timing. Have you put a timing light to it? It sounds like the timing is retarded. If it is the distributor, you can correct it. If it is the timing chain, well ....
  4. SoCalCruising

    Engine questions (I need a new one)

    Well, we generally miss SOMETHING, but your getting there. Your CR looks right according to my calculation.
  5. SoCalCruising

    What is involved in putting a 351W in a 65 coupe

    There's always one in every crowd.
  6. SoCalCruising

    pistons for 302w

    Yes. That was what I was getting at with my "slight variations" comment.
  7. SoCalCruising

    Question about wheel position with shelby drop

    My understanding of this is that you should be able to attain your desired alignment (say, 0.0- 0.5 degree positive). The lowering of the control arm should not stop you from doing that. The main thing it does is provide positive camber gain when cornering. Anyway, a call to Marlon should answer...
  8. SoCalCruising

    pistons for 302w

    Almost. No Boss 302 pistons, please. So long as you have 5.090" rods and an 8.2" deck block, they should all work. BUT, the best fit among the slight variations will be the one that gives YOUR shortblock the best piston-to-deck height. If your block has not previously been decked, then you have...
  9. SoCalCruising

    408 vs 427 strokers

    If you get a Dart block, get the 4.125" bore and use a 4" stroke crank. That makes 427ci. With AFR 205s, you'll make 550hp with a modest cam. Put in a beefy cam and 600hp is in the mix. AFR 225s will make a bit more power, depending on whether or not your cam will make use of the extra airflow...
  10. SoCalCruising

    Engine Mounting

    Thanks!
  11. SoCalCruising

    What is involved in putting a 351W in a 65 coupe

    I'm not sure if I have ever seen a 351W in a 65-66 where one header or the other did not contact a shock tower. The fit is tight. You should factor in motor mounts that allow some adjustability so you can center the motor for best header clearance on each side. The Ron Morris and TCP mounts do...
  12. SoCalCruising

    393 stroker CR help?

    I get 11.18 - my spreadsheet takes in one or two more variables, chiefly piston to wall volume. You can run this CR if you also choose a healthy cam to bleed off some dynamic compression. If I were you, because I am not a can expert, I would consult with a custom cam grinder.
  13. SoCalCruising

    Engine questions (I need a new one)

    Airgap or Stealth. Both are fine. Comp XE274HR is a good cam for both power and driveability. Or call FTI or Jay Allen for a custom. If you want to go less expensive, try the Ford "X" cam and advance it 4 degrees when you install it. Theoretically, smaller chambers and larger dish makes for...
  14. SoCalCruising

    Engine Mounting

    You want the '66 mount - not the '65 mount. Also, if you should ever get KW crazy, you can modify the '66 mount to handle a bonnet-load of power. http://www.erareplicas.com/fiaman/engine/mountmod.htm\ In the NPD catalog (www.npdlink.com), the motor mount PN is: 6038-7
  15. SoCalCruising

    393 stroker CR help?

    If you wouldn't mind, would you post the variables you used for CR?
  16. SoCalCruising

    408w 185AFR setup...

    Will that be a solid or hydraulic cam?
  17. SoCalCruising

    Engine questions (I need a new one)

    The 331 has a slightly more desirable rod ratio and places somewhat less stress on the bores by reducing side loading of the piston against the bore. It also will take more RPM without issues (one reason why Ford's new Boss 331 crate motor is not a Boss 347). Finally, there are at least three...
  18. SoCalCruising

    Long Tube Headers - '66 289 (347ci)

    The rule with carbs is to go a little smaller rather than a little bigger than what you think your motor might need. I have Webers now, but I used to run a 650 HP series on my 331 (same heads, more cam, so not a bad comparo) and had plenty of fuel to 6000 RPM. BTW, I started with a Carb Shop 750...
  19. SoCalCruising

    Maybe a 331

    Your 289 block will be fine for a 331. The cylinder skirts are very close to the same - to the same - as a 302 block. I have one resource that states the bores a slightly longer, but this seems to not be the case in practice, else the variation between blocks is so great that the small...
  20. SoCalCruising

    Cam help

    Let's be clear: he is stroking a 289 to 302. Given that, he wants cam advice.
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