Could this be the reason for my low compression??? Plus project update PICS!PICS!PICS

[1slow95]

Dude, you need to clean your engine bay!

 

[95CobraMike]

ah!! i see why you are looking for a 306 on corral!!

 

[AznStanger3v]

If you want a price list that I used, Ill post if for everyone to "enjoy".
4340 Billet Crank-.... just use your stock one, seriously
Forged Eagle I beams- 199
Forged Keith Black Pistons - 465
Chromoly Mahle Piston rings - 89
Clevite77 race rod and main bearings - 50 and 56
Balance motor - 330
Intake gaskets - 23
Head gaskets - 70
Exhaust gaskets - 30
Cam bearings - 40
Misc optional stuff - 175

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

If you want a price list that I used, Ill post if for everyone to "enjoy".
4340 Billet Crank-.... just use your stock one, seriously
Forged Eagle I beams- 199
Forged Keith Black Pistons - 465
Chromoly Mahle Piston rings - 89
Clevite77 race rod and main bearings - 50 and 56
Balance motor - 330
Intake gaskets - 23
Head gaskets - 70
Exhaust gaskets - 30
Cam bearings - 40
Misc optional stuff - 175

Thats over 1500 bux! Stock block sounds real good right now.

 

[final5-0]

Kevin

How have you been tuning the car?

Maybe you ought to take control of the tune yourself.

Having total control of fuel & spark is a good thing and even more so with a forced induction combo.

Later
Grady

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

Grady- LOL I think thats what the problem was, I tuned it.... Back in the day a local shop did it and a week later I blew a headgasket. Then I bought the tweecer adn did a few things I found on here and I picked up like 3 mph in the quarter. Unfortunatly im so busy with work and stuff I didnt have much time to play with it or install the widebadn I bought. About a week or 2 before I tore the engine down I installed the wideband. Once I get this back together im gonna run like 17* total timing until Jpwd40(WhiteStallion i think is his name on here, the tranny problem guy) helps me a little with some tuning. Boss96 on the tweecer forums also lives not to far from me but I will be leaving for collge soon so I dont know if I can meet up for him for help in time.


On a side note I just found out my freind has a 87 shortblock with new rings and bearings that hes not using. Those pistons are forged right? Anything different with our shortblocks compared to an 87 other then the pistons?

 

[final5-0]

Grady- LOL I think thats what the problem was, I tuned it.... Back in the day a local shop did it and a week later I blew a headgasket. Then I bought the tweecer adn did a few things I found on here and I picked up like 3 mph in the quarter. Unfortunatly im so busy with work and stuff I didnt have much time to play with it or install the widebadn I bought. About a week or 2 before I tore the engine down I installed the wideband. Once I get this back together im gonna run like 17* total timing until Jpwd40(WhiteStallion i think is his name on here, the tranny problem guy) helps me a little with some tuning. Boss96 on the tweecer forums also lives not to far from me but I will be leaving for collge soon so I dont know if I can meet up for him for help in time.


On a side note I just found out my freind has a 87 shortblock with new rings and bearings that hes not using. Those pistons are forged right? Anything different with our shortblocks compared to an 87 other then the pistons?

I was thinking you had a Tweecer.

It is great you also got a WB.

When you get it back together just remember this for the first tune..........

BIG fuel ....................... LITTLE spark

I think the 86 Fox had forged, flat top pistons, but not sure about the 87. I bet you could post over on the regular forum and you'd get a quick answer if you don't get one here.

Hang in there, it will all get better.

Later
Grady