bored with the 408.....next idea!

[78pinto]

I have the 408 running pretty good now.......but......it's not really where my heart is. This winters' (sorry to say that word so soon) project will likely be a 302 roller motor , still E.F.I. with a single turbo, a 60mm hybred Holset or a Garrett 60-1 i have not decided yet. It will have a single 3 1/2 inch exhaust with custom made headers (i'm a glutton for punishment) The power will be about the same as the 408....but i LOVE the sound of a turbo spooling, it will be easier to keep the coolant temp down and alot more streetable than the 408 is (read better on fuel) Anyone done this on their II?

 

[Blue Thunder]

I started feeling dizzy when you mentioned turbo, custom headers and II in the same post. I'M GLAD YOU'RE MAKING THEM AND NOT ME!! haha

Seriously though, why not just build a low compression 427 351W with some 0-ringed heads, and run the hair dryer (or two) on it? Don't forget the intercooler, either.
"7 Liter Turbo" emblems would look nice on a Pinto.
The biggest factor in fuel mileage(as far as the engine is concerned) is the camshaft grind. Even a huge motor with a forced induction camshaft will be more efficient than the same motor with a racing N/A cam.

 

[78pinto]

sounds like a fun build eh?! I'm having cooling issues now with it the way it is, let alone with more cubes AND a turbo (i would need a large turbo for that, like a T76 or a T88) and that would be way more power than i can even use......safely anyhow! 11.49 and i need a cage and 5 point harness....not really good for cruising with the family

 

[mustangman70]

So do you want to sell the 408??????

What are your plans for it??

 

[78pinto]

my buddy Frank has a woody for the 408 so he'll get first dibs, besides, Florida is a lonnnnnng way from me!

 

[mustangman70]

well if frank dont give the coin i can pay for shipping. bah were all mustang brothers so were never to far away lmao

 

[Blue Thunder]

So do you want to sell the 408??????

What are your plans for it??

Dude, the motor's not even cold in the engine bay yet, and you're after it!!

 

[mustangman70]

LOL well i was either going to build one myself, but if i can get one allready set to go in for a decant price why not?

 

[78pinto]

who said anything about a decent price

 

[78pinto]

Dude, the motor's not even cold in the engine bay yet, and you're after it!!

LMAO

 

[mustangman70]

Thats why i asked IF it would be for sale

 

[78pinto]

i shudder when i think of the money i have into it, and what i'll get for it when i sell it (feel my pain Blue Thunder?!)

 

[78pinto]

on a side note, i'll be using a Master Power 62-1 turbo with p trim and .70A/R cold side and .81A/R hot side, should be good for 500 to 600 hp

 

[mustangman70]

WOW that thing will be a monster!!!!!

 

[Blue Thunder]

i shudder when i think of the money i have into it, and what i'll get for it when i sell it (feel my pain Blue Thunder?!)

Ugh, yeah. I'm going to lose at least half what I have invested in my motor, and it's only got a few thousand street miles on it.
So far, looks like my friend might buy it for his '70 Maverick with a top-loader 4 speed and 3.55 8" posi setup. He's currently running my first 302(I built that thing in 89!) in his car, I guess he's the hand-me-down performance guy.
Damn that Maverick looks awesome, though, brand new dark burgundy with a factory grabber hood. That car deserves some more power.

 

[78pinto]

Mine has about 300 miles if even that! No dragstrip passes iether, hell.....i haven't even given it hell yet! Oh well, live and learn!