Got the Anderson Top End Kit Installed

93 teal terror

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I think I finally got most of the bugs worked out. Probably still needs a tune. Running really rich. I love the cam in this thing. Sounds great if you ask me. The top end power band is quite different with the stock 2:73's in it. Its funny, it actually acts a lot like the 997 911 I have. Loves above 3k RPMs.

I will say its a little hard to drive at lower speeds. I think the 3:73s I have had for 10 years in the box will help that. Anderson recommend 4:10s lol

First hard pull and the tires broke loose at the top of first. Kinda crazy. In a fun way.

Anderson Ultimate 6200 RPM Natural Aspirated Top End Kit for 1987 - 1993 5.0 Mustang

Anderson Ford Motorsport is the ultimate source of high-quality Ford Mustang performance and racing parts. We provide parts for classic and modern engines.

www.andersonfordmotorsport.com

View: https://youtu.be/eC3S5FNkP6E

 

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I used to surf the web and dream of that kit. Good deal that it idles for you.

 

93 teal terror

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Thanks me too. I've been wanting to do a HCI for over 20 years. You know its funny after all this time, it kind of just feels like a newer car with less grip. The expedition has the twin turbo V6 and the truck the coyote 5.0 with probably similar numbers though obviously both are pigs.

Either way I am impressed how good it runs with almost 200k miles on the stock short block.

 

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That sounds pretty badsass

 

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93 teal terror said:

I think I finally got most of the bugs worked out. Probably still needs a tune. Running really rich. I love the cam in this thing. Sounds great if you ask me. The top end power band is quite different with the stock 2:73's in it. Its funny, it actually acts a lot like the 997 911 I have. Loves above 3k RPMs.

I will say its a little hard to drive at lower speeds. I think the 3:73s I have had for 10 years in the box will help that. Anderson recommend 4:10s lol

First hard pull and the tires broke loose at the top of first. Kinda crazy. In a fun way.

Anderson Ultimate 6200 RPM Natural Aspirated Top End Kit for 1987 - 1993 5.0 Mustang

Anderson Ford Motorsport is the ultimate source of high-quality Ford Mustang performance and racing parts. We provide parts for classic and modern engines.

www.andersonfordmotorsport.com

View: https://youtu.be/eC3S5FNkP6E

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Nix all that and install a twin screw. The 2:73s will help to keep the tires from spinning in 3rd and 4th.

 

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Did you buy the kit from Donny ? I've bought many a part over the years from them.Always top quality and great technxnical support. Good luck with the kit you will enjpy it.

 

93 teal terror

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Not sure it always just said Anderson Ford Motorsports in the emails. But I don't have any complaints. The cam was out of stock when I bought mine but it came in a couple of months which fit my 2 yr build schedule lol

 

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Well after a 70 mile drive, its leaking oil at the front of the motor pretty badly. I think its just the front main seal. I am a little concerned though, when I bought a new cover, it came a little warped and was "flexible" so I figured it would just conform to the motor once bolted in. I am going to try to just replace the seal without taking the water pump etc off and hopefully its just that.

 

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That's a bummer. Always something

 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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93 teal terror said:

when I bought a new cover, it came a little warped and was "flexible" so I figured it would just conform to the motor once bolted in

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The timing cover? If it is that should not be 'flexable'.

 

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93 teal terror said:

I think I finally got most of the bugs worked out. Probably still needs a tune. Running really rich. I love the cam in this thing. Sounds great if you ask me. The top end power band is quite different with the stock 2:73's in it. Its funny, it actually acts a lot like the 997 911 I have. Loves above 3k RPMs.

I will say its a little hard to drive at lower speeds. I think the 3:73s I have had for 10 years in the box will help that. Anderson recommend 4:10s lol

First hard pull and the tires broke loose at the top of first. Kinda crazy. In a fun way.

Anderson Ultimate 6200 RPM Natural Aspirated Top End Kit for 1987 - 1993 5.0 Mustang

Anderson Ford Motorsport is the ultimate source of high-quality Ford Mustang performance and racing parts. We provide parts for classic and modern engines.

www.andersonfordmotorsport.com

View: https://youtu.be/eC3S5FNkP6E

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I have an '86 with TFS TW heads, Edelbrock intake and Ford E303 cam, and I had 2.73s until I replaced them with 3.55s last year. Mine is also difficult to drive at low speeds, even with the 3.55s, but better than with the 2.73s.

 

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Any plans on getting it tuned? I'm curious what it makes at the rear wheels.

 

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Any plans on getting it tuned? I'm curious what it makes at the rear wheels.

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It’s been tuned. 314 RWHP, 349 lbs. ft.

Bill

 

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I hope the Teal Terror keeps us updated on his build. It must be interesting if your used to semi stock, and suddenly your breaking loose.

 

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It’s been tuned. 314 RWHP, 349 lbs. ft.

Bill

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Wow! Those are some great numbers.

 

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You have a nice rear end there Dave.

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I just installed 3:27 gears in my coupe. It has a built engine and an on3 turbo. The 3;27's are good with my combination.

 

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I'm getting some pricing on having it tuned and the shop also does install work. Depending on the pricing, I might have them at least do the gears and new differential I've had for 10 years, possibly the front main seal too.

Time is at a premium at the moment and I'd just like to drive the car after putting only about 500 miles on it in the past 10 years. I also need to get a new mid pipe (h or x?), right now the stock gutted one is on because I had to get it inspected and they still do a visual here.

 

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Almost forgot the before pic. Quite a change.

 

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Is that a 4" power pipe? If so what did you use to cleanly cut the hole? Also, did it come with the seal for the hole? I just ordered one.

 

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It sure is. Used a dremel cutting wheel and cleaned it up with a deburring bit. It comes with a sort of plastic strip that is really difficult to get on. But once its on there it seems to stay. Right now I just have the filter/maf free but there is a bracket I want to mount it to the fender once I put the fender back on for good. If you come up with a better way, let me know. The instructions or lack of are pretty spartan.