Build Thread Enola- Finishing touches

2Blue2 · Aug 16, 2019

KZGUNS said:
1)Hillborn (because it’s different and awesome)

Olivethefet said:
I think the Hillborn would look awesome under the hood.

Heil yeah!

You all know how cool it is

The Jolley High Rise is bad ass but most
Other options just don't have the visual appeal,
This might have worked in the 60s .......
LOL

Olivethefet · Aug 16, 2019

If the valve covers on that motor are telling the truth that's one bad a$$ old ford motor!

Steel1 · Aug 16, 2019

Since we all know your not intimidated by running something different (PD on a fox 302)
Then Hillborn for the cool/different factor.
Holley would also be cool and different but Hillborn wins imo.
Would Super Vic even be a challenge for you ?

General karthief · Aug 16, 2019

I like the itb, what are the options for a air cleaner?

a91what · Aug 16, 2019

Air cleaner options are close to nil...

Going to use my blower cam in the new engine, keep my options open.

95BlueStallion · Aug 16, 2019

Personally, I think Hillborn type injection is super cool in the right application. But I don’t think a Fox Mustang is one of those applications. Yes our cars are getting “old,” but they aren’t yet “classics” in my opinion. That type of ITB set up fits nicely on a deuce coupe type hot rod, or even a real classic muscle car. I think Foxes look best with a clean well organized modern looking setup. Aero nosed cars were the cutting edge for fuel injection in Mustangs. To me it’s kinda like lifting the hood on what came from the factory as fuel injected, and seeing that someone swapped it to a carb set up. They went backward, and/or cut corners. Obviously you are not cutting corners, and I am not trying to imply that Steve, but I would lean toward pushing forward and going as modern as you can being you are the technology based guru that you are.

CarMichael Angelo · Aug 16, 2019

Whatever you do,.......
Do not choose that Chinese ITB system...you will be stuck with a 1000.00 intake system that hasn't proven itself to be worth the investment regarding potential power gains. And if ( like me) you decide to change it up and force air into them, you've got twice the headache I had trying to build an air box to seal that sht up.

What does the finger say?

TOOLOW91 · Aug 17, 2019

Super Vic / elbow .

Like I said in mikes thread it applies here - when does the challenge become not fun and not enjoying the car . Build something you can enjoy . Just my .02

a91what · Aug 17, 2019

Just got done taking measurements, I have 13.75" of clearance from the china wall to the hood on the front of the block. with the 9.5" deck I will assume I lose 1.5" of this clearance.
Now lets figure out how tall that holley Hi-Ram is, https://www.holley.com/products/intakes/efi_manifolds/parts/300-242 ....

11.41" tall roughly over the distributor [ that i am not using]

I think it will fit with my current hood, and look very modern. With my LS coil packs mounted on the valve covers at first glance this may look like an LS.

BTW... this is way easier to add a turbo or vortec to in the future.

stanglx2002 · Aug 17, 2019

I for sure vote to go this route with the combo you are putting together, and we all know you will be adding more later in the future. This gives you that growth capability without needing to replace a bunch of parts.

It also adds to the unique factor as you dont see this on every car either. I remember when this intake came out and really wanted one on my car before the change of scope of the car.

droopie85gt · Aug 17, 2019

That Holley Intake looks good!

a91what · Aug 17, 2019

I have chosen, it will be the holley hi ram with 92mm TB... all powder coated black for the win. this was an easy sell for me as all the sensors on my new MS3pro harness are GM connectors.

a91what · Aug 19, 2019

I went ahead and ordered the intake manifold and all the sensors required to make it work. When it gets here i will set it on top of the 302 and see if the clearance is good before moving forward. I now have everything from oil pan to intake minus pushrods for this build.

I may go ahead and buy swap headers if i have the extra money. .....as if we ever have extra money......

now i need to find the transmission... let the hunt begin.

also how much of the body harness runs through the engine harness on the firewall?? I have this aftermarket harness i want to use if it wont be an issue.

stanglx2002 · Aug 19, 2019

I hear the chant now....

Go Steve Go...Go Steve Go...Go Steve Go...

This new build is going to be awesome, and cant wait to see what you do with the new MS3 in your hands as well.

a91what · Aug 20, 2019

WTF are thermostat housings so expensive?? I want a nice black anodized one... but i aint payin 90 dollars for it. I mainly want the thing O-ringed.... you can get cheap ones with a 45* outlet but i am not sure how that would work with the fox engine dress

KZGUNS · Aug 20, 2019

a91what said:
WTF are thermostat housings so expensive?? I want a nice black anodized one... but i aint payin 90 dollars for it. I mainly want the thing O-ringed.... you can get cheap ones with a 45* outlet but i am not sure how that would work with the fox engine dress

Not sure of the quality....
Billet Swivel Thermostat Housings Water NecK Small Block 1.5'' Black Amazon product ASIN B071SDMC9RView: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071SDMC9R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UdcxDb2EE7PE5

a91what · Aug 20, 2019

I like the AN hose option, I found this earlier....

-16AN Water Neck Adapters, No Welding-No Clamps required

Patented No Welding No Clamps Easily go from one water-neck size to another without reducers splices or clamps while maintaining the same hose size. Perfect for LS swaps when the pump is one size and the radiator is another. Our adapters can be installed on any water-neck. Guaranteed leakproof...

autoplumb.com

could do some nice looking an hose between them

KZGUNS · Aug 20, 2019

I saw some cars at the good guys show with these. They look pretty cool.

90sickfox · Aug 20, 2019

This is going to be great !!!

CarMichael Angelo · Aug 21, 2019

a91what said:
I like the AN hose option, I found this earlier....

-16AN Water Neck Adapters, No Welding-No Clamps required

Patented No Welding No Clamps Easily go from one water-neck size to another without reducers splices or clamps while maintaining the same hose size. Perfect for LS swaps when the pump is one size and the radiator is another. Our adapters can be installed on any water-neck. Guaranteed leakproof...

autoplumb.com

could do some nice looking an hose between them

If you think a water neck is expensive, wait till you price out 3’ of -16 hose, and the two hose ends to fit that.

Build Thread Enola- Finishing touches

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