OK yes im going to start on a new project here soon. Yes its odd and yes it will be cheap. 89 Crown Vic with either a 306 short block..or a 331 short block..havent decided yet depends on how money goes. IM getting the car for free it needs a trans but has 76k original miles. I have a donor trans im getting for 200 bucks. I know i can get a "ebay" supposed 340hp 306 short block for 7-800 bucks. with hyper pistons...or i can get a 331 stroker kit for 700 and use the donor 5.0 engine i can get. I can get a brand new converter from summit a 2200 stall for about 180 bucks and then i would add 4.10's and some sort of aftermarket posi. Heads i found worked stock e7's for 500 or gt40 aluminum new ones for 750 ready to go. I will add a 100-150 shot on the car and will prolly find a nice used intake to pick up..either trick flow...cobra...whatever. I am also considering a cam of at least 480 lift on the intake side and something around 490 on the exhaust.
Headers are one thing im not sure of. I think i wouldnt have a problem with basic unequal length stang headers from mac or bbk...anyone know. Also i think it takes the same rear control arms as the same era stangs. Does anyone know for sure. If not i may just get new ones from Ford and box weld them for strength. This will be an everyday car and i dont see why on a 150 shot it shouldnt run low 13's high 12's with a good hook..at least. With aluminum heads the car should come in about 4100lbs. I just need some input ont eh chassis and headers part of the deal. I think the ECU will be fine as it will be pretty lax of the mods and its a MassAir car so i will be fine there
Headers are one thing im not sure of. I think i wouldnt have a problem with basic unequal length stang headers from mac or bbk...anyone know. Also i think it takes the same rear control arms as the same era stangs. Does anyone know for sure. If not i may just get new ones from Ford and box weld them for strength. This will be an everyday car and i dont see why on a 150 shot it shouldnt run low 13's high 12's with a good hook..at least. With aluminum heads the car should come in about 4100lbs. I just need some input ont eh chassis and headers part of the deal. I think the ECU will be fine as it will be pretty lax of the mods and its a MassAir car so i will be fine there