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Topic: building my 65
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65stang289
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: concord (bay area), ca
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-31-2004 06:51 PM
   
hello everyone. I've got a 65 with a rebuilt 289 with 30k on it, no mods. I'm looking into building up the car. I'm doing suspension and brakes now, but am planning out performance. I want to run at least 13.5 in the 1/4. It is a daily driver and money is slow. If I were to put in a new block I would go 351W (maybe 393?) I'm looking for all the help I can get. Looking for a dependable car. Thanks a lot, all your feedback is highly appreciated.
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-31-2004 06:56 PM
Go with the 393w you'll have all your looking for.  Do you have headers yet ?
What gears and trans do you run ?
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SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 01-31-2004).]
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
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posted 01-31-2004 06:59 PM
Welcome to Mustangs and More sorry forgot to say that the first time. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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65stang289
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: concord (bay area), ca
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-31-2004 06:59 PM
where should i start if i go 393? buy a crate short block? build a block from the local pick and pull? What parts should i use? i don't know where to start, all help is great. Thanks a lot.
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
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posted 01-31-2004 07:01 PM
Start with what you have now.
Tell us more about your set up, trans, rear gears, what carb and intake and exhaust do you have now ?------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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65stang289
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: concord (bay area), ca
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-31-2004 07:12 PM
The car is stock. It has the auto cruisomatic with the green dot. 3:1 gears. 2 barrel and stock exhaust.
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Fastymz
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posted 01-31-2004 07:22 PM
The first thing I'd do is get some long tube headers with a good 2.25"-2.5" free flowing dual exhaust system. Next Add a holley 600vs and a RPM intake and a 270h comp cam. Some 3.55 gears with tracloc limited slip and some good sticky tires. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 01-31-2004).]
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65stang289
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: concord (bay area), ca
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-31-2004 07:32 PM
Would those mods get me into the low 13s? If not, I can afford to waiste money on parts I wont be using after I get a new motor in. Its hard to do , but I need everything right on the first try. Thanks a lot for stickin with me.
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Fastymz
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posted 01-31-2004 07:34 PM
Ok I understand better now. I was just trying to save you alittle money. I don't see those upgrades getting you into the low 13's but I could be wrong about that too. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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65stang289
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: concord (bay area), ca
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-31-2004 07:40 PM
Thanks a lot Fastymz, but now I'm back where I started, haha. Anything else to say? Anyone?
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Fastymz
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posted 01-31-2004 07:50 PM
So for the 393w I'd try and find a good used block to start with. And next ask around for the best builder/machine shop in your area.Do some flat top 10-1 compression pistons a comp 280S cam and RPM heads or AFR 185 heads,RPM or Vic jr intake with a 750 holley,3.80 gears you'll be running low 13's high 12's easy all day long, if you can get traction. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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65stang289
Journeyman Posts: 13
From: concord (bay area), ca
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-31-2004 07:59 PM
So how much do you think it will cost me to make this motor? (excluding heads, intake, carb, and cam) Thanks a lot, I owe you won Fastymz.
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
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posted 01-31-2004 08:11 PM
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Originally posted by 65stang289:
So how much do you think it will cost me to make this motor? (excluding heads, intake, carb, and cam) Thanks a lot, I owe you won Fastymz.
If your asking for just the short block,about $1800-$3000 depends on the parts used.
Theres some good reading in this post too,
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/004381.html https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum12/HTML/006501.html
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SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
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Mr. FoMoGO
Journeyman Posts: 38
From: Ga. USA
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 01-31-2004 09:35 PM
Go some where & see what the weight of the car with u in it is .3000# or less 289 with a 2 barrel 12.80 I done it several times.....------------------
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