89 mustang stock elim project

[black88coupe]

Keep the updates coming.

[alejan1975]

Finally got down to the shop and picked up block crank etc.

Ill start on the shortblock this weekend. First order of business is to grind the oil drainback at the front/rear (may have to drill the rear, i dont recall if sbf have a rear drainback) and pipe the drain back holes over the cam in the lifter valley. Stef's fabrication has a kit for $29 but im going to try some threaded brass tube frome the 'depot.

I also got a flowtech induction cam (ed curtis) coming my way, should have that in about a week and then i can try my hand at degreeing the cam and checking ptv. Will post pics

[black88coupe]

Originally Posted by alejan1975

Finally got down to the shop and picked up block crank etc.

Ill start on the shortblock this weekend. First order of business is to grind the oil drainback at the front/rear (may have to drill the rear, i dont recall if sbf have a rear drainback) and pipe the drain back holes over the cam in the lifter valley. Stef's fabrication has a kit for $29 but im going to try some threaded brass tube frome the 'depot.

I also got a flowtech induction cam (ed curtis) coming my way, should have that in about a week and then i can try my hand at degreeing the cam and checking ptv. Will post pics

Cool. Keep the updates coming.

[alejan1975]

OK so the "get ready for spring" definitely did not happen.

Busy life takes priority!

I started work on the shortblock and didn't get very far. Opened up the oil drain back channels at the front/rear of the block and added vents to the 3 holes that would have oil drain on the rotating assembly. Crank is in, cam installed/degreed and that's it!

My plan was to try and do the valve job on the heads myself w/ an old grinder set i picked up, but i don't have the time to invest. I'm going to take them to the local machine shop and get a good 3 angle job. Nothing too trick right now, i'm not worried about the heads too much until i get the thing down the track, dialed in etc. I know it won't be super competitive, but baby steps . . .

Also, i'm second guessing using the stock valves i bought. i got a good price on a new set, but they are so dang heavy and the different retainer location on the exhaust valve will just complicate things.

Any recommendations for what valves to run for E7TE heads? stock size is 1.78/1.46. I think if i get a better set of valves and back cut the intake, even without putting a bunch of time/money into the heads, i shoudl improve the flow some based on what i've read.

already have springs that i think will work.

Thanks in advance

[black88coupe]

Some progress is still progress.

[alejan1975]

Originally Posted by black88coupe

Some progress is still progress.

thanks man! i'll keep pluggin away

[partsbob67]

I have a bunch of those mpg windage trays. ( like 40 of them) $80.00 + frt if anybody is interested. good luck on the project! also have some stocker legal stuff for sale if you are interested.

[rick978]

keep, up the good work nice to see another fox in stock elim . we have almost the same setup .any question ill be glad to try an anwer them good luck

[89bird]

nice build this is what racing is all about luv this stuff lol

[black88coupe]

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