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CobraRed_96_GT

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Another question. Why you boring the block, that doesn't need a bore fromm the looks of it. Mine almost didn't need one, and it had over 100k miles on it.
 

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georgio440 said:
Wait, to the OP, do you go to UTI?
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Yup, AM student in the auto/Ford FACT program
 

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CobraRed_96_GT said:
Another question. Why you boring the block, that doesn't need a bore fromm the looks of it. Mine almost didn't need one, and it had over 100k miles on it.
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I'm about 90% sure I'm not going to bore it. Just to be sure though, I want the machine shop to inspect and magnaflux it to make sure it's good.
 

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Poisoned Pony said:
I'm about 90% sure I'm not going to bore it. Just to be sure though, I want the machine shop to inspect and magnaflux it to make sure it's good.
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Good idea, but my money's on you not needing to. Saving $275-350 is pretty cool too. I wish I didn't have to, but the shortblock i got was free and 4.7 is sorta FTW too.
 

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CobraRed_96_GT said:
Good idea, but my money's on you not needing to. Saving $275-350 is pretty cool too. I wish I didn't have to, but the shortblock i got was free and 4.7 is sorta FTW too.
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I think I might end up taking the block to school so I can deck and clean it there. Save the money and such.
 

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does anybody know the stock bore measurements off hand?
 

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Poisoned Pony said:
Yup, AM student in the auto/Ford FACT program
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I've seen your car there, man. I was there with my Stang not too long ago meeting up with my buddy (dunno if you know him, Alex Steck, drives a blue RSX Type-S), and he was telling me about your car. I think you were parked next to a black Mach 1.
 

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I've seen your car there, man. I was there with my Stang not too long ago meeting up with my buddy (dunno if you know him, Alex Steck, drives a blue RSX Type-S), and he was telling me about your car. I think you were parked next to a black Mach 1.
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yup, that was mine. I just had Alex again in my last class. He was trying figure out some problem with his HID's in our Electrical Diagnosis course
 

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Poisoned Pony said:
does anybody know the stock bore measurements off hand?
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You need my phone number man, I see these numbers in my dreams, lol; j/k.
3.552
 

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CobraRed_96_GT said:
You need my phone number man, I see these numbers in my dreams, lol; j/k.
3.552
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lol I'm almost getting myself to that point.... thanks, I'm gonna check the bore measurements tomorrow
 

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Poisoned Pony said:
yup, that was mine. I just had Alex again in my last class. He was trying figure out some problem with his HID's in our Electrical Diagnosis course
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Haha, he's been having a problem with his drivers side one. Think he replaced the ballast and got it fixed though. Always good meeting some locals on here!
 

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Poisoned Pony said:
lol I'm almost getting myself to that point.... thanks, I'm gonna check the bore measurements tomorrow
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Using an inside dia. micrometer? I dunno if you're going to get withing the 1000ths you need to determine that. Most engine builder guys just go over it and can tell the wear.
 

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CobraRed_96_GT said:
Using an inside dia. micrometer? I dunno if you're going to get withing the 1000ths you need to determine that. Most engine builder guys just go over it and can tell the wear.
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dial bore guage
 

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Poisoned Pony said:
dial bore guage
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That'll work.
 

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January 25th Update

Picked up a sand-filled soft head hammer from OSH today and hammered the main caps off. The stock crank was pulled and I placed the Cobra crank in to check the clearance (all is good).

bare Romeo block


Cobra crank in the Romeo block



I'm stripping the heads down this week to start the porting and clean-up.
 

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January 30th update

I took one of the pistons to school and measured it out to 3.549" at the middle of the wrist pin, and 3.550 at the bottom of the skirt. So they're stock bore. Tomorrow I have a friend coming over from school with a micrometer and some T-gauges and we'll measure the block so I can order the pistons on friday.

Oh yeah, this weekend, I'm tearing into the Mustang's stock motor. I'm gonna drain her fluids, start removing the top-end stuff and other items in prep for engine removal and break down.
 

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Bad ass. Sounds like it's coming along well. Keep the pics coming.
 

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Feburary 1st update:

I worked on the ride for a few hours before calling it quits to get into my Steelers gear View attachment 273338

All fluids are drained except the transmission fluid (doh!). Pulled the hood, battery, plenum/TB combo, injectors and rails. The O/R X-pipe is mostly disconnected except a bolt which refuses to come loose. I have that one soaking in PB Blaster right now. I have some more stuff to remove before I can pull the motor/trans/headers combo. I'm looking to pull that the 21st/22nd.

Engine is stalled til my rods get here, which should be this week. I'm ordering the pistons and rings friday. The bump in compression is a definite now, to 10:1. The rebuild of the spare set of heads is delayed until this summer when my bank account recovers, likewise with the upgrade with the cams.

Now, onwards to the pics:
The ride under the scapel



the heart transplant on-going



parts coming off the car

 

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Poisoned Pony

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Feburary 2nd update:

Measured the block's bores

#1: 3.551"
#2: 3.551"
#3: 3.551"
#4: 3.552"
#5: 3.551"
#6: 3.551"
#7: 3.551"
#8: 3.551"

stock bore size: 3.552"
 

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Tighter than a virgins ass, lol.
 
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