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Topic: big blocks
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two89w
Gearhead Posts: 299
From: sydney australia
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-04-2003 08:35 PM
   
How many of you guys have bbf engines?
I was at the australian ac cobra nations yesterday
There was a cobra there with a big block of some description,super victor manifold(looked like),big big holley,alloy heads.
AWSOME sound...Do they all sound like that?
I am converted.How do i make one fit into my stang?  [This message has been edited by two89w (edited 10-04-2003).]
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2751
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-04-2003 09:59 PM
What year Stang? 89? Welcome to the dark side!  Big Blocks Rule~! 
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JS
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
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two89w
Gearhead Posts: 299
From: sydney australia
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-05-2003 12:42 AM
i have a 68 coupe
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1808
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 10-05-2003 11:40 PM
Now let me warn you, going down the big block path is very expensive. I think I have collected enough parts to build at least two complete engines but I have yet to drop one in the 68.------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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Billy Mac
Gearhead Posts: 824
From: S.Ga
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 10-06-2003 01:46 AM
A cuttin torch and a welder help (lol) or a really BIG shoehorn.........
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 2751
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-06-2003 01:57 AM
You can do it man. Don't let these guys give ya BAD INFO.  
A strong big block can be built on a budget it just depends on how wild you want to go. Just like any motor.
I think your main problem is squeezing it in the 68. I think it will fit but Maybe Jay can help you out with the details.
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JS
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2659
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-06-2003 07:12 AM
Are we talking FE motor or 429/460?
They both fit into a 67/68 WITHOUT cutting anything, should be a bolt in with proper mounts and headers.------------------
Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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two89w
Gearhead Posts: 299
From: sydney australia
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-06-2003 07:19 AM
i am talking 460
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1278
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-06-2003 07:24 AM
quote:
Originally posted by two89w:
i am talking 460
460s are pretty cheap over here. You can do a nice 460 buildup on a budget.
Now FEs cost a fortune if you need a 427 or 428.
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F551
Gearhead Posts: 245
From: Manitoba, Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-06-2003 11:20 PM
I did this to a 68 about 15 years ago - still happy.
Easy swap - mounts and headers available from Crites Restorations or MPG Head Service. Put in the biggest rad you can find!------------------
Fred
68 Mustang 500CID/Powerglide - "No Tubs"
86 Mustang GT Cobra
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1542
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-07-2003 01:00 AM
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Originally posted by Mpcoluv:.
Now FEs cost a fortune if you need a 427 or 428.[/B]
Although 427 FE stuff is pretty pricey, & hard to find, the 428 stuff isn`t all that bad. The 428 thats been running low 10`s in my Fairmont for over 10 years now, uses a regular Tbird/Galaxie block, crank & rods (3/8"). The only Cobra Jet pieces are the heads, and they are stock, with mostly original 1969 valves.TRW/Sealed Power pistons, a solid lifter cam,780 Holley on a OE 427 intake, & a Duraspark dist from a 75-76 Ford pickup. I keep the shift points at 6000-6200 rpm, & it holds together just fine! I bet I have no more than $3500-4,000 in this engine. ------------------
78 Fairmont 428 4 speed 10.20@130mph
80 Fairmont 302 5 speed 12.8@105mph
85 Mustang NHRA Stocker 302 5speed. 13.04@101mph
59 Meteor (Canadian Ford) 2 dr sedan 332, auto
74 F350 ramp truck 390 4spd
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two89w
Gearhead Posts: 299
From: sydney australia
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 10-07-2003 04:29 AM
is it worth spending money on the factory heads?
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1808
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 10-07-2003 12:20 PM
It is very possible to make a very reliable 550+ hp using nothing but factory parts. Check out this guys site, he does a great job with D0VE-C heads and sells them ready to go. Not to mention he is a really nice fella.http://reincarnation-automotive.com/ ------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
"No such thing as a cam thats too big"
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1278
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-07-2003 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by Rory McNeil:
Although 427 FE stuff is pretty pricey, & hard to find, the 428 stuff isn`t all that bad. The 428 thats been running low 10`s in my Fairmont for over 10 years now, uses a regular Tbird/Galaxie block, crank & rods (3/8"). The only Cobra Jet pieces are the heads, and they are stock, with mostly original 1969 valves.TRW/Sealed Power pistons, a solid lifter cam,780 Holley on a OE 427 intake, & a Duraspark dist from a 75-76 Ford pickup. I keep the shift points at 6000-6200 rpm, & it holds together just fine! I bet I have no more than $3500-4,000 in this engine.
So you would sell the engine for $3500?
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