McDan's Notch 408w build

It's been a few years since i've really done anything to my car. I converted it from 4cyl to 5L about 2 or so years ago, drove it daily for about a year. I parked the car to do a manual to C4 swap and this is where it alll started. I ended up picking up a longblock roller 351w for $50 just to have it for future use.

Well that idea lasted about 3 days and off it went to the machine shop.

I ordered an Eagle 408w kit from Frank at super engine builders up in IL. Ordered it with a few options, eagle armor, L19 bolts, 0 balanced, sfi flexplate and SFI damper. Picked up a plethora of stuff from Summit as well. AFR 225 58cc's, Eddy Vic. Jr., AED 850 H.O., Meizere electric w/p, msd distributor, etc.

I had Bob at D&D make a custom set of headers from my fox since AFR 225's have the larger bolt pattern. Along with the custom headers, I needed to install a manual rack and flaming river shaft for clearance issues.

Ordered a roll cage from Jegs along with a set of BBK subframe connectors with the seat brackets. I bought a 94 GT roller and took the front spindles and rear brakes. I did a total rear end rebuild. I used SN95 length Moser axles in 31 spline, with the 31 spline FMS Cobra carbon fiber unit. Topped it off with FMS 4.10's. I welded the axle tubes, and swapped the rear disc brakes over to my 8.8 housing after fitting it with all new bearings and seals.

I did a torque box reinforcement kit from UMI yesterday and welded it all up so I could install the rear end. I bolted it in today with some tubular upper and lower control arms. I have done much much more than I have typed and I'm sure I have left some things out.

I guess it's time for some pictures since I made you read all of that!

I will start off with the oldest picture of the car I have.



Old engine 302 GT40X TFS 1 and T5.



And here is some of the progress.









408w







PA Super Comp C4 w/3800 Stall





D&D built headers for 351w based fox 2" tubes 3" race collectors.



Manual rack, steering shaft, 94 Gt master cylinder, gutted PV, Maximum Motorsports 3-2 port conversion, BBK caster camber plates. engine bay is getting holes filled and smoothed and repainted next weekend. Bought the scott rod panels in Aluminum and bought a welder for the rest.







8.8 Rear













Wheel and tire fittment 15x8 Summit brand star wheels rear and 15x4 front
M/T 26x8.50x15 rear and 25x4.50x15 front tires.





Couple of the body shots before paint.









I am not affiliated with this company, bought the front nose used from craigslist.





enjoy!

Thanks! She's not a show car, and I don't have an endless supply of money to make it a show car, but things are coming together nicely now.

Rick 91GT said:

Be careful with the L19 bolts, they need to stay constantly oiled, they are effected by mositure very quickly, if you blow a headgasket or have issues, make sure you flush the motor throughly or youll be replacing the bolts. One reason I usually just use and recommend a ARP2000 on a street car....

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Nice bit of info. Thanks Rick!

Well time for an update, the car just came back from paint. I will have a few pics tonight. they will be taken with a cell phone so they won't be high quality.