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05-15-2008, 10:51 AM
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copasspupil
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Got my engine finally
After 4 months, the wait is over. 347 forged stroker from AD Performance, Your Source for Longblock Performance Parts, paxton SC afr185 heads and a few other things. I have to wait on valve covers since the ones I thought I could use did not fit - not tall enough for the stud girdles.
Looking for input on what to do with the brass heater hose connector in the pic. I don't like the look/never really did, but I could not find anything better. Any suggestions?
Here's a pic of what it looks like:
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05-15-2008, 07:25 PM
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Spali32
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Re: Got my engine finally
One word.........Beautiful!!!
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347 Stroker/XE284H(284/296 dur, 240/246 dur @ .050), BG 650 VS Speed Demon, Ported Victor Jr intake, Jack Roush World Jr Heads (ported from 180cc to [B]195cc[/B])(upgraded to 2.02/1.60 valves) 260cfm/190cfm @ .550 lift, 11:1 comp... 450-475HP
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05-16-2008, 03:49 AM
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dennis111
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Re: Got my engine finally
The motor is looking good.
That elbow is one of the areas that I have trouble with too. Stock stuff isn't too pretty either, plus they won't always work with a high rise manifold.
There are free'r flowing plumbing elbows that have a better appearance, but most are made of brass and wouldn't match your "raw" intake very well. I lucked upon one made from stainless--but too bad I couldn't locate matching stainless nipples. I hide it all (including the intake) with a light coating of black paint:
If you could find the brass equivalent (try various hardware or plumbing supply stores,) you could paint the fittings silver and it would look pretty good.
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65' STANG (3330 lbs), 393W NA, Toploader 4 Spd, 4:11, AFR 205's, Vic Jr. Intake, CI Custom SFT, 750dp, 11.0 CR
11.26@122.83mph
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05-16-2008, 05:00 AM
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retyler
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,542
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Re: Got my engine finally
You can buy the original type fitting from the mustang stores and use a reducer.
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"Tell it like it is or don't tell it at all" 1964 Falcon 2dr HT, 347V8 4V, dual exhaust, 5sp, pwr assist R&P steering, AM radio, heater with defrost and 2sp fan, electric windshield wipers, cigar lighter, dlx light group, bucket seats, console and full carpet.
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06-05-2008, 10:54 PM
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karguy1
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Re: Got my engine finally
for that water fitting, check out a stock 289 65 mustang or a similar year FE, Ford makes a clean stock 90 degree fitting that fits right where you need it. I just cant remember which one I got mine off of, maybe Dearborn Classics knows.
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DSS 347 11.1, Comp Hyd Roller 555/576, 185 AFR, Roller Rockers, Holley Ultra HP, Edel Victor Jr, Moser 3:55 9", 4wdb, TKO 500, CalTrac springs/bars, Powermaster 1 wire and lots of Aeromotive stuff.
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06-06-2008, 08:25 AM
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BIGJOE
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 516
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Re: Got my engine finally
I am sorry, but I just have to say it. THAT IS THE UGGLIST stud girdle I have ever seen.
JOE SHERMAN RACING ENGINES
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