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Ford Racing Z2363 Crate Engine Build

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from6to8

There's suction so I used that end O_O
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Noobz347 said:
LT vs. LT yeah, I would also go with the larger diameter.

The crux of what I'm getting at with blown combos is that the difference is so negligible that the simplicity of shorties make them the best option.


For an N/A car that benefits from good exhaust scavenging, LTs are the hot ticket.

If you already own the LTs then hell yeah! Use them!
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Gotcha. I love the sound of the LTs tho
 
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from6to8

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Habu135 said:
bluestang, did you get your Z2363 engine installed? What about a dyno results?
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I was looking for something on YouTube with a z2363 and a supercharger and also googled something but I don't see where someone has done it and put a blower on it. Did you ever research and found anything?
 
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Hello, new member here. Sorry to jump in your thread @Habu135, but maybe what I get done can help you as well. Was reading through this thread because I am looking to changing out some things on my car. It currently has a Holley Sniper 2 and I am going terminator X. I am trying to figure out what intake I can fit on my Ford Z2363. The valve covers are tall so I am guessing these are the ones to go with from reading this thread? How much more clearance do they offer?

BLACK SATIN VALVE COVERS

BLACK SATIN VALVE COVERS|Ford Performance Parts
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I am not crazy about the looks of the Holley Systemax style, I would rather have a Holley Hi-ram side mount type. If that is wrong or wouldn't work please let me know. I am going to get a 2.5" cowl hood installed as well.
 

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Nodoz1991 said:
Hello, new member here. Sorry to jump in your thread @Habu135, but maybe what I get done can help you as well. Was reading through this thread because I am looking to changing out some things on my car. It currently has a Holley Sniper 2 and I am going terminator X. I am trying to figure out what intake I can fit on my Ford Z2363. The valve covers are tall so I am guessing these are the ones to go with from reading this thread? How much more clearance do they offer?

BLACK SATIN VALVE COVERS

BLACK SATIN VALVE COVERS|Ford Performance Parts
performanceparts.ford.com

I am not crazy about the looks of the Holley Systemax style, I would rather have a Holley Hi-ram side mount type. If that is wrong or wouldn't work please let me know. I am going to get a 2.5" cowl hood installed as well.
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I currently have a Trickflow R Series intake on it. However, many have told me I'm leaving horsepower on the table and have since purchased, but not installed, a Trickflow Box R intake.

I'm currently running a Terminator X and am happy with it. I went back and forth about different valve covers, but am happy with the flat black non descript ones which came on the engine from Ford.

I have a stock height fiberglass hood with no underside cross bracing. I wanted to maintain the OEM look and the no underside cross bracing frees up some height. While the Box R is approximately one inch taller than the R-Series, I'm currently running a spacer and suspect the height will be nearly the same without the spacer on the Box R. If the Box R does rub the underside of the hood, I plan to have it machined down a bit.

Good luck and check out my progress thread below. It has a lot more info.

 
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Progress Thread Thread '12th Owner: My '93 Notchback Restoration & Performance Build'

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Welcome to my progress thread. What you are about to view was at one time a restoration, but has now evolved into an overall performance upgrade being done to a 12 owner original 4 cylinder auto trans equipped '93 Mustang. An ongoing process of restoration where the idea was to pay homage to the venerable Fox Body platform, but also give it a bit of an upgrade. New Terminator brakes and steering rack, but retain the live axle. Add cupholders and horsepower and torque, and top it off with a T-56 six speed. Why? Because the small block Ford with the unique exhaust tone, buttery smooth tranny...
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Habu135 said:
I currently have a Trickflow R Series intake on it. However, many have told me I'm leaving horsepower on the table and have since purchased, but not installed, a Trickflow Box R intake.

I'm currently running a Terminator X and am happy with it. I went back and forth about different valve covers, but am happy with the flat black non descript ones which came on the engine from Ford.

I have a stock height fiberglass hood with no underside cross bracing. I wanted to maintain the OEM look and the no underside cross bracing frees up some height. While the Box R is approximately one inch taller than the R-Series, I'm currently running a spacer and suspect the height will be nearly the same without the spacer on the Box R. If the Box R does rub the underside of the hood, I plan to have it machined down a bit.

Good luck and check out my progress thread below. It has a lot more info.

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Oh so you left the valve covers alone and put a spacer in and the Trickflow R fit? Good to know.
 

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Yes. My progress thread has a build list.
 
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Yes. My progress thread has a build list.
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Thanks checking it out now.
 

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Habu135 said:
I currently have a Trickflow R Series intake on it. However, many have told me I'm leaving horsepower on the table and have since purchased, but not installed, a Trickflow Box R intake.

I'm currently running a Terminator X and am happy with it. I went back and forth about different valve covers, but am happy with the flat black non descript ones which came on the engine from Ford.

I have a stock height fiberglass hood with no underside cross bracing. I wanted to maintain the OEM look and the no underside cross bracing frees up some height. While the Box R is approximately one inch taller than the R-Series, I'm currently running a spacer and suspect the height will be nearly the same without the spacer on the Box R. If the Box R does rub the underside of the hood, I plan to have it machined down a bit.

Good luck and check out my progress thread below. It has a lot more info.

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Have you seen anyone put a supercharger on that crate engine?
 

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Habu135 said:
I currently have a Trickflow R Series intake on it. However, many have told me I'm leaving horsepower on the table and have since purchased, but not installed, a Trickflow Box R intake.

I'm currently running a Terminator X and am happy with it. I went back and forth about different valve covers, but am happy with the flat black non descript ones which came on the engine from Ford.

I have a stock height fiberglass hood with no underside cross bracing. I wanted to maintain the OEM look and the no underside cross bracing frees up some height. While the Box R is approximately one inch taller than the R-Series, I'm currently running a spacer and suspect the height will be nearly the same without the spacer on the Box R. If the Box R does rub the underside of the hood, I plan to have it machined down a bit.

Good luck and check out my progress thread below. It has a lot more info.

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Does some of the OEM hoods come with no cross bracing? I know my 96 to 98 Cobra Hood has cross bracing...
 

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Does some of the OEM hoods come with no cross bracing? I know my 96 to 98 Cobra Hood has cross bracing...
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I believe they all have hood insulation and cross bracing. My hood has neither.
 

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Have you seen anyone put a supercharger on that crate engine?
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No. Turbocharged are currently popular. Neomustangs has a turbocharged 363. And I believe War Admiral is a turbocharged 363. My car should make around 420 once I install the new intake and add some more timing. It's a handful now through third gear with 400 rwhp.

View: https://youtu.be/Vs0Gr617p5Y?si=pLjWGg_sS8i_bHUT
 

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I believe they all have hood insulation and cross bracing. My hood has neither.
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Oh wow
 

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Habu135 said:
No. Turbocharged are currently popular. Neomustangs has a turbocharged 363. And I believe War Admiral is a turbocharged 363. My car should make around 420 once I install the new intake and add some more timing. It's a handful now through third gear with 400 rwhp.

View: https://youtu.be/Vs0Gr617p5Y?si=pLjWGg_sS8i_bHUT
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Gotcha, nice
 
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