Project Round 4

[draggin50]

Ive been on the fence for the last year or so about building a turbo car. After looking into the red 92 Coupe I have, I decided I didn't want to cut that car up to be a race car. So after thinking long and hard, I just decided to build another car.

This car belonged to a friend back in the mid 90's and I was around 19 or so when he pulled into the driveway with it. It was one of the cleanest cars I had ever saw. I think back around 97 when he got it, it had around 30K miles on it. Reef blue LX hatch. Had a stock 5.0 bottom end with Edelbrock heads and performer intake, 5 speed and a built rear end.

I saw this car during Craig's Cincy Speed street car shoot out back around 2011 I think. It had to be the same car.

Anyways, I went down Sunday night and picked it up. Now it has a older Ford Racing C-347 crate motor with Z304 heads, 3550, and a Nitrous Express plate kit. Not as clean as it once was but still a nice car.
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[PKFIRE]

That’s great you were able to get a car you knew about for so long. Looks really good also! I use to like Mustang GTs of that ERA better but I like the clean look of LX 5.0 now more.

[draggin50]

My first Mustang was a 90 LX hatch so I have a soft spot for them.

I have a lot to do with this one. I have to start by making room for it in the garage. Maybe I need to build a bigger garage!

[Walter]

Whats the plan?

[draggin50]

Whats the plan?

Right now Im thinking that Ill build another mini tubbed street car. Small block, turbo auto car. Something to go 9.0's and be able to drive it. Aftermarket block, 80mm, and a 400.

I already have the rear end, mini tubs, and the wheels. Just need to move stuff around and see what happens. Original plan was to put the engine and tranny out of this into the red coupe and start fresh with this one.

[Jeff88coupe]

Nice. Heck a 80mm on a 8.2 deck will get you well into the 8's easy. Just put the biggest a/a you can make if on it for street driving.

[Maximus]

Street Car Shootouts....Those were a Blast and I miss em.

Clean Cool Fox ya have there! Im looking forward to the updates!

[Walter]

Right now Im thinking that Ill build another mini tubbed street car. Small block, turbo auto car. Something to go 9.0's and be able to drive it. Aftermarket block, 80mm, and a 400.

I already have the rear end, mini tubs, and the wheels. Just need to move stuff around and see what happens. Original plan was to put the engine and tranny out of this into the red coupe and start fresh with this one.

Boosted stock coyote get u in the 8s....

[NXcoupe]

Nice. Put the red car back to stock and put it in the corner under a cover for a couple years. Drive it to shows. These things are the hemi cudas of today.

[draggin50]

Nice. Heck a 80mm on a 8.2 deck will get you well into the 8's easy. Just put the biggest a/a you can make if on it for street driving.

Thanks Jeff! That's what Im thinking but keeping the boost down for low maintenance. Turn it up when I need too. It will be A/A for sure so I can drive it often.


Street Car Shootouts....Those were a Blast and I miss em.

Clean Cool Fox ya have there! Im looking forward to the updates!

Those were so much fun! Sucks that Tristate shut down and we couldn't do more of these. It was awesome getting together and talking and racing.

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Boosted stock coyote get u in the 8s....

With ease!!! That would be the smart way to go! But Im not very smart!

[draggin50]

Nice. Put the red car back to stock and put it in the corner under a cover for a couple years. Drive it to shows. These things are the hemi cudas of today.

I was going to put the 347 and the 3550 in the red car and drive it. I still have the original engine here on the stand that will stay with it. Ill gather all the other stock parts I need in the mean time.

[MrRogers88GT]

I like it! Looks like a good candidate for a Coyote swap!! Nice find.

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[draggin50]

Id love to do it! Easiest way to make one fly for sure!

[Kwik92GT]

Nice hatch Brian! I think it needs a turbo Coyote with a 6R80 and Holley EFI! Put a 275 MT under there and hold off on the minitub then let it eat!

[Walter]

Holley will not control a 6r80 at this time. In a fox with a boosted coyote, i think a th400 would be a much better choice.

[NXcoupe]

Holley will not control a 6r80 at this time. In a fox with a boosted coyote, i think a th400 would be a much better choice.

I would disagree. To each his own.

[Walter]

No offense bud

[Kwik92GT]

Holley will not control a 6r80 at this time. In a fox with a boosted coyote, i think a th400 would be a much better choice.

Yeah, hoping they get something in the works one of these days. I'm with you on the TH400 being a great choice, and would be my 2nd choice just in this scenario because I know Brian has deep pockets ;) and figured he could go with the US Shift controller (I probably should have mentioned that lol) for the 6R80 which would get him a ton of control and still give him the ability to roll at about 80 on the highway and still knock down like 25mpg. Mostly because of the deep pockets tho. lol

[draggin50]

I am a fan of the 400!!!

That would probably be the way I would go. I haven't tossed the Coyote thought out just yet. Once it starts warming up some, Ill get this one out and start tearing into it. It needs a good cleaning for sure.

[Walter]

I heard Brian has custom pants made that has the pockets go all the way down to the ankle.

[Kwik92GT]

I heard Brian has custom pants made that has the pockets go all the way down to the ankle.

:lol:

[draggin50]

I heard Brian has custom pants made that has the pockets go all the way down to the ankle.

Lol!!! I wish I had those Walter pants! Im just a poor boy!

[NXcoupe]

No offense bud
None taken

[NXcoupe]

Yeah, hoping they get something in the works one of these days. I'm with you on the TH400 being a great choice, and would be my 2nd choice just in this scenario because I know Brian has deep pockets ;) and figured he could go with the US Shift controller (I probably should have mentioned that lol) for the 6R80 which would get him a ton of control and still give him the ability to roll at about 80 on the highway and still knock down like 25mpg. Mostly because of the deep pockets tho. lol

I bought the one that is in my car for 350 delivered to my door and the gen 2 trans controller is 1200, so 1550 total. And it'll handle a ton of power stock as I and tons of others have demonstrated. My case is unique because most who say they fail around 700 have had them in an 11 up chassis. I'm prob 1k lbs lighter, so I'm going to continue going faster with mine til something lets go. I doubt a 400 that could take this power level would be any cheaper and mine has 2 overdrive gears. I'm buying another trans to go through and getting a converter to have in the wings for when this pile grenades.

[Kwik92GT]

I bought the one that is in my car for 350 delivered to my door and the gen 2 trans controller is 1200, so 1550 total. And it'll handle a ton of power stock as I and tons of others have demonstrated. My case is unique because most who say they fail around 700 have had them in an 11 up chassis. I'm prob 1k lbs lighter, so I'm going to continue going faster with mine til something lets go. I doubt a 400 that could take this power level would be any cheaper and mine has 2 overdrive gears. I'm buying another trans to go through and getting a converter to have in the wings for when this pile grenades.

:rockon:

[draggin50]

I bought the one that is in my car for 350 delivered to my door and the gen 2 trans controller is 1200, so 1550 total. And it'll handle a ton of power stock as I and tons of others have demonstrated. My case is unique because most who say they fail around 700 have had them in an 11 up chassis. I'm prob 1k lbs lighter, so I'm going to continue going faster with mine til something lets go. I doubt a 400 that could take this power level would be any cheaper and mine has 2 overdrive gears. I'm buying another trans to go through and getting a converter to have in the wings for when this pile grenades.

That's real hard to beat.

What does the average Coyote swap run? Ive never priced any of it and not sure of what all I would need.

[Maximus]

That's real hard to beat.

What does the average Coyote swap run? Ive never priced any of it and not sure of what all I would need.

5.3 LS is definitely cheaper. :lol:

[Walter]

5.3 LS is definitely cheaper. :lol:

With ancillary swap parts costs being similar such as exhaust, kmember, cooling etc, the major cost difference is the engine itself and electronics. The 5.3 engine and holley terminator will be cheaper than an f150 coyote and control pack/holley. But once you factor in cam/lifters/pushrods/springs on the 5.3, its pretty much a wash.

[NXcoupe]

F150 11 to 14 engine can be bought for less than 1k now. Use a Holley termx if you want to retain the variable valve timing, HP kit if you don't combined with a set of phaser elims. 6r80 from an f150 is 350 or so delivered if you search. Or, use a 4R70W and let the term control it. I've done 3 swaps so far, so if you have questions, I can answer them.

[draggin50]

Got this one out and some what cleaned up. Drove it about 3 miles. Seems to do ok. Not yet sure how this one will end up.
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[draggin50]

Then pulled all 3 out. Im going to play hell trying to figure out which one to drive the most!
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[PKFIRE]

Nice trio!

[Rick93coupe]

:bigthumb

[NXcoupe]

Very sweet Brian. You have more running and drivable than I do I think. Lol

[k062693w]

Jealous, Party of one your table is ready !!!

Sweet trio Brian !!!

[Maximus]

Throw the keys in a hat, pick from hat, drive that car. :D

[draggin50]

Throw the keys in a hat, pick from hat, drive that car. :D

Haha, That black car has me spoiled though! Been driving it to work again. God I missed it!

The reef car is fun too. Just no A/C and radio and slower!

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Jealous, Party of one your table is ready !!!

Sweet trio Brian !!!

Thanks! This is the limit for me!

[redfirepearlgt]

Street Car Shootouts....Those were a Blast and I miss em.

Clean Cool Fox ya have there! Im looking forward to the updates!

Those were the days.:cool1:

[redfirepearlgt]

two more cars and you can hold your own private cruise ins with a good turn out. Nice car Brian.

[draggin50]

two more cars and you can hold your own private cruise ins with a good turn out. Nice car Brian.

Im sure I could talk the kids into driving them! I know the wife would take the black car but that's not happening!

[draggin50]

Nothing new on this one yet. Got it out and drove it finally the other day. Just don't seem to have the power it should. Went to check timing and of course the old Ford Racing balancer has the marks wiped off. So now Ill be replacing it just to get started. Changed the oil and getting ready to give it a tune up to see if it helps any. Its sat for a while so anything will help. May try to take it to the track and see how it does where its at and go from there.
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[NXcoupe]

Man, I wouldn't do that. I'd use a piston stop and a 3 buck timing tape from summit or jegs. I can explain how to do it pretty easily either here or in a text. Hate to see you go through all that time and expense for something that's easily repaired.

[draggin50]

Man, I wouldn't do that. I'd use a piston stop and a 3 buck timing tape from summit or jegs. I can explain how to do it pretty easily either here or in a text. Hate to see you go through all that time and expense for something that's easily repaired.

I may try that now that you mention it.

It has a chip in it but who knows what it is. It just don't have the power that it should. I talked to Adam at S&M bit he didnt remember tuning it. Need to just start fresh.

[NXcoupe]

I don't either. Who did you get it from?

[draggin50]

I bought it from a guy named Scott Brown from Fairfield. He said Adam tuned it but didn't remember when and Adam didn't remember tuning it at all. Hard to say who did what and when.

[Kwik92GT]

Piston stop and a timing tape like Mike suggested and you'll be good to go, at least as far as knowing what timing you have in it, be cool to see you get it out there and just see what it does.

[draggin50]

Piston stop and a timing tape like Mike suggested and you'll be good to go, at least as far as knowing what timing you have in it, be cool to see you get it out there and just see what it does.

I may try to take it this week to the track and see what it does on motor. Bottle is empty and I don't trust the tune.

[Kwik92GT]

I may try to take it this week to the track and see what it does on motor. Bottle is empty and I don't trust the tune.

That'd be cool, yeah, I definitely wouldn't spray it not knowing where the timing is or what's going on with the tune. I seen above where you said it feels down on power, it might have some timing knocked out of it so it can run on the spray but there's no way of knowing for sure right now. Have you talked to the previous owner to see what all they know?

[draggin50]

That'd be cool, yeah, I definitely wouldn't spray it not knowing where the timing is or what's going on with the tune. I seen above where you said it feels down on power, it might have some timing knocked out of it so it can run on the spray but there's no way of knowing for sure right now. Have you talked to the previous owner to see what all they know?

Only when I bought it. He didn't have much info on it. Adam tuned it, didn't remember when, didn't know how much power it made, didn't know about jetting, didn't remember what it ran, pretty much didn't know anything. Im just going to start fresh and go from there.

Hope today that the rain holds out. Id like to make a pass or two in it.

[NXcoupe]

Only when I bought it. He didn't have much info on it. Adam tuned it, didn't remember when, didn't know how much power it made, didn't know about jetting, didn't remember what it ran, pretty much didn't know anything. Im just going to start fresh and go from there.

Hope today that the rain holds out. Id like to make a pass or two in it.
Why don't you swing by on your way home from the track and I'll pull a copy of the tune off? We'll look it over and can make a decision on what to do.

[draggin50]

Hey Mike, I just got home and saw this and looking at my phone I saw your text. Ill give you a call in the morning.

Managed to get 1 pass in during the sprinkle session. 12.43@109. 1.77 60ft. Spun out of the gate some, but just felt slow through the gears. Drove straight as an arrow though and stopped good. Its a start!

[Kwik92GT]

Hey Mike, I just got home and saw this and looking at my phone I saw your text. Ill give you a call in the morning.

Managed to get 1 pass in during the sprinkle session. 12.43@109. 1.77 60ft. Spun out of the gate some, but just felt slow through the gears. Drove straight as an arrow though and stopped good. Its a start!

Not too awful bad, guessing there's probably a good bit left in it. :cool1:

[draggin50]

For what it is, its slow. 347, 9.7:1 with the Z304 heads, .563/.584 hydraulic roller, Victor Efi intake, 75mm tb, Kooks headers, 3550, with a 4.10 gear.

It has the plate kit on it but the wiring is all jacked up and I wouldn't trust it if I had too. It still has the clutch fan on it also. Full weight car with stock K member and A arms, lowering springs and some stiff rear suspension also.

It will get there. Gives me something to go off of for now.

[Kwik92GT]

For what it is, its slow. 347, 9.7:1 with the Z304 heads, .563/.584 hydraulic roller, Victor Efi intake, 75mm tb, Kooks headers, 3550, with a 4.10 gear.

It has the plate kit on it but the wiring is all jacked up and I wouldn't trust it if I had too. It still has the clutch fan on it also. Full weight car with stock K member and A arms, lowering springs and some stiff rear suspension also.

It will get there. Gives me something to go off of for now.

Get a proper suspension under that thing and figure out that timing then it should pick up a good bit of time without doing any other work.

[draggin50]

That's what Im thinking. Going to order some parts this week for it. K member, A arms, coil overs, struts, and rear springs. Then just a basic tune up.

This pass was made on last years fuel, same plugs and fuel filter, unknown timing, and loading up. Not bad for all those issues I guess. Just gives me a place to start.

[NXcoupe]

I'm willing to help you out. Just gotta get with me.

[draggin50]

I'm willing to help you out. Just gotta get with me.

Im going to give ya a shout later this week. Need to get the plugs and filters changed out and then we can set something up to mess with the tune.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Love me some Reef Blue! Good looking car. My Dad also just bought one last week.

[draggin50]

Love me some Reef Blue! Good looking car. My Dad also just bought one last week.

Thanks! I always did like this color. Never owned one, and Ive had 2 within the last year.

[k062693w]

Now you can come off the Red Coupe !!!

:D :D :D

[draggin50]

Now you can come off the Red Coupe !!!

:D :D :D

You know Ill come off of any of them! Im not attached!

[draggin50]

Picked up my block yesterday for this one. Going to start on another engine. 427 with Highports and an 88. See how it goes.
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[PKFIRE]

That’s a lot of displacement! Going to be a great build!

[draggin50]

Going to order the rotating assembly and heads tomorrow. Ill probably get with Zach Smith and order it all from him and have Barker build it.

[Rick93coupe]

That'll be a beast!

[draggin50]

That'll be a beast!

Shit... I forgot all about you... I cant remember anything any more... Ill get with you.

[MrRogers88GT]

Big Windsor single turbo combo!! Nice! I'll keep my eye on this build. [emoji106]

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[draggin50]

Big Windsor single turbo combo!! Nice! I'll keep my eye on this build. [emoji106]

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It will take me a minute considering I have 4 going on at once. We'll see how it goes though.

[Kwik92GT]

Gonna roll out even at low boost.

[draggin50]

It should run decent Id think.

[draggin50]

More parts arrived...

Team Z k member and 1 inch shorter A arms, Strange front struts, 12-150 coil over springs, Team Z caster/camber plates, and I have Strange rear brakes somewhere.
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[Rick93coupe]

I like that Hammertone looking finish on there. I don't think that was an option when I got mine.

[Walter]

Looking good!!!

[draggin50]

I like that Hammertone looking finish on there. I don't think that was an option when I got mine.

Not sure when they went to it but I like it. I think the chromoly one is different from this metal matrix one.


Looking good!!!

Hopefully I can get it running a little better here soon. This one will still be getting the 9.5 motor I think.

[draggin50]

Maximum Motorsports manual brake kit showed up today along with all my K member bolts.

[draggin50]

Picked up this Explorer engine to put in it for now. Im still up in the air on which one it will be going in to. Also picked up the TKO. Thanks buddy!! Ill be glad to put it all to use!!!
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[draggin50]

Ive got my work cut out for me...

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[Maximus]

Wait whut......EXPLORER engine???:lol:

[draggin50]

Wait whut......EXPLORER engine???:lol:

Hahaha, Maybe not really!

Should run decent. It did before anyways. I really liked the engine in the black car so this one is kinda close to that one.

[Walter]

Looks like more work!

[5.0calypso93lx]

Man, I need to find me one of those Explorers

[draggin50]

Man, I need to find me one of those Explorers

Pull and pay! Got this one for like $250 hahahaha!!!

[draggin50]

Since this one is still together and running (minus a decent tune), I will be leaving it alone for the year. The 347/TKO will be going in the Gould car once it comes back from getting the engine bay smoothed and painted.

I did order a 427 rotating assembly today from ZSR. Molnar crank, Molnar power adder billet rods, and custom Diamond pistons. This will get me started for next year. It will be topped off with a set of High ports once they become available again.

[draggin50]

Took this one out for a cruise in down in Maysville Kentucky yesterday, Did real good with the trip. Left there and went to another cruise in at Seaman and then back home. Overall did pretty good.
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[Walter]

Nice!!! I had my blue car out a bunch the last few days also.

[Kwik92GT]

Nice! Man, it's been YEARS since I've been in Maysville, I used to pass through all the time on my way to Carlisle. If I EVER get mine driving I'll have to try to make it down that way.

[draggin50]

Nice!!! I had my blue car out a bunch the last few days also.

Couldn't ask for any better weather really.


Nice! Man, it's been YEARS since I've been in Maysville, I used to pass through all the time on my way to Carlisle. If I EVER get mine driving I'll have to try to make it down that way.

You'll have to do that. They put one on a month there at the Maysville Brewing Company. They had some pretty good food also.

The drive was pretty nice as well. Went down to Ripley and took 52 along the river. 140 miles in the car and averaged 16.5 MPG's. Even beating on it a lot!

[draggin50]

Strange rear brakes finally showed up and are on.
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[k062693w]

Now all you need is an LS !!!

:lol::lol::lol:

[draggin50]

Now all you need is an LS !!!

:lol::lol::lol:

I do need an LS and a turbo 400... But that's for one of the other projects that we have going on!
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[SnailPony]

Beautiful car(s)! I wasn’t a fan of reef blue until a buddy of mine got a reef blue notch and we started messing with it. It is a good color and fits these cars well.

Good luck with the build, I will have to make a point to check in here more often to see your progress!


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[draggin50]

Beautiful car(s)! I wasn’t a fan of reef blue until a buddy of mine got a reef blue notch and we started messing with it. It is a good color and fits these cars well.

Good luck with the build, I will have to make a point to check in here more often to see your progress!


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It grows on you once you see it. I was never a big fan of green other than Calypso before but I really like it now.

Ive got a lot going on. Hopefully I starts making progress here soon with a couple of them. The Fairlane has taken the back burner for now due to everything else I have going on too.

[redfirepearlgt]

7.3L Godzilla swap for that S10. Time to see some Ford power in bowtie vehicles.

[Walter]

I really like that s10.....

[Walter]

7.3L Godzilla swap for that S10. Time to see some Ford power in bowtie vehicles.

Yes!

[draggin50]

Its a clean little truck from South Carolina. Eddie Roush was starting to build it then changed directions so we picked it up. Its my youngest boys truck and he wants to put an LS in it. Ive tried talking him into a Coyote for it but he is 19 and poor!

[draggin50]

Swapped out the stock radiator and clutch fan for a cheap SVE radiator and a new "old" Proform fan that was on the shelf. Trying to get the timing figured out since the balancer didn't have any timing marks and I figured what the hell, might as well use this stuff I had laying here. And the old stock radiator had a small leak.
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[draggin50]

Made a trip to Kilkare to see if I could get some 11.90's out of it. Came close... Went 12.05@116. 60ft was a horrible 1.88. Better than my last trip out which was a 12.43@109. Still need to get the tune figured out. Its supposed to be a nitrous tune so Im hoping that's whats holding it back. Ive yet to try it since the wiring for the nitrous kit looks horrible. Ill get that buttoned up here soon, a bottle filled and get back at it.

Has an oil leak now that I need to fix. Somehwere on the pan. Had to pack up early due to it.
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[5.0calypso93lx]

Nice! That'll be 11's for sure with that trap

[Kwik92GT]

It's doing pretty good I think for the amount of timing you are running right now, get that 60' sorted and it'll run 11s easy as it sits.

[NXcoupe]

Nice. Love that color. Car is flying.

[draggin50]

Nice! That'll be 11's for sure with that trap

I think it has it in it as it sits, just think it should be a lot quicker.


It's doing pretty good I think for the amount of timing you are running right now, get that 60' sorted and it'll run 11s easy as it sits.

More timing would pick it up I think. Need to get it back on the dyno and see what it does.

[draggin50]

Nice. Love that color. Car is flying.

Thanks Mike. I need to get with you sometime and get this thing tuned. Now that I have the timing set right. Its been a fun car so far. Ive probably put more miles on this one than any other Ive had.

[NXcoupe]

Well, let's do it. Just get with me and we'll work it out.

[draggin50]

Not much updates lately on this one. Just been driving it and enjoying it when I can.

I still have some decisions to make coming up here soon figuring out which car I want to build. I don't ever plan on getting rid of the red coupe so its still in the back of my mind.

My ZSR 427 rotating assembly is done and shipped. Should be here Monday. Took since May but its done! I did have to upgrade to the Molnar power adder plus rods from the regular power adder rods. So Molnar crank, power adder plus rods, and Diamond pistons. I have the Innovators West balancer, Moroso pan, oil pump, pick up, and timing cover here now. Zach has my cam in work so it will be here before long too with my timing set. Heads and intake will be ordered Monday. May step up and go with the 240 High ports instead of the 225's. Still not sure which intake I want to run. Toss up between the Holley Hi ram, Super Victor EFI, or the TFS box intake. Decisions, decisions!!!

[PKFIRE]

Not much updates lately on this one. Just been driving it and enjoying it when I can.

I still have some decisions to make coming up here soon figuring out which car I want to build. I don't ever plan on getting rid of the red coupe so its still in the back of my mind.

My ZSR 427 rotating assembly is done and shipped. Should be here Monday. Took since May but its done! I did have to upgrade to the Molnar power adder plus rods from the regular power adder rods. So Molnar crank, power adder plus rods, and Diamond pistons. I have the Innovators West balancer, Moroso pan, oil pump, pick up, and timing cover here now. Zach has my cam in work so it will be here before long too with my timing set. Heads and intake will be ordered Monday. May step up and go with the 240 High ports instead of the 225's. Still not sure which intake I want to run. Toss up between the Holley Hi ram, Super Victor EFI, or the TFS box intake. Decisions, decisions!!!

Can’t wait to hear that fire up! Sounds like a monster!

[Kwik92GT]

Not much updates lately on this one. Just been driving it and enjoying it when I can.

I still have some decisions to make coming up here soon figuring out which car I want to build. I don't ever plan on getting rid of the red coupe so its still in the back of my mind.

My ZSR 427 rotating assembly is done and shipped. Should be here Monday. Took since May but its done! I did have to upgrade to the Molnar power adder plus rods from the regular power adder rods. So Molnar crank, power adder plus rods, and Diamond pistons. I have the Innovators West balancer, Moroso pan, oil pump, pick up, and timing cover here now. Zach has my cam in work so it will be here before long too with my timing set. Heads and intake will be ordered Monday. May step up and go with the 240 High ports instead of the 225's. Still not sure which intake I want to run. Toss up between the Holley Hi ram, Super Victor EFI, or the TFS box intake. Decisions, decisions!!!

That's gonna be a rowdy bitch. :cool1:

Hi-Ram with Tick Performance or Shearer Fab a/w intercooler would be sweet.

[draggin50]

That's gonna be a rowdy bitch. :cool1:

Hi-Ram with Tick Performance or Shearer Fab a/w intercooler would be sweet.

Ive been looking at the Shearer Fab and Hi Ram. That's most likely the way I will go. I ended up getting the 225 Highports. Probably be a month or so on them.

Going to get with Barker's today to see about getting it all dropped off.

[draggin50]

Cam came today.
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Starting to pile up! Once the heads show up, Ill drop it off to be built.
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[draggin50]

Well now that I have nothing to put this in since I sold this car., Maybe Ill figure out what Im going to do soon.

I know its cheaper to buy a turn key car but I really don't need 3. I gave the oldest boy the Fairlane so that's one less to deal with. Still have the S10 that me and the youngest boy is going to build. That's another one for down the road...

Anyways, my heads finally shipped today. Rockers are following them. Down to just the intake which is still on back order. Go figure. Guess once the heads get here, Ill drop it off to Barkers and atleast have this ready if I ever pull my head out of my ass and figure out what Im doing.

[k062693w]

Got an intake and goodies that'd be nice for that !!!
;) ;) ;)

[draggin50]

9.5 deck intake?

[k062693w]

9.5 deck intake?


Could be with a different base !!! LOL

[NXcoupe]

I think this one has already found a new home.

[draggin50]

I think this one has already found a new home.

Car has. Now I have nothing to put the 427 in except for the coupe.

[draggin50]

Holley Hi Ram intake finally showed up.

May just put all this into the Gould car eventually and put the 347 in the coupe. Still trying to figure out what Im doing.
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[PKFIRE]

If you don’t figure it out dropping those parts off at my house would be perfectly fine,lol.

[draggin50]

If you don’t figure it out dropping those parts off at my house would be perfectly fine,lol.

LOL, I have to do something to keep up with you and the brick! Probably still wont have enough!

[PKFIRE]

LOL, I have to do something to keep up with you and the brick! Probably still wont have enough!

Not really sure how fast the Volvo will end up being. You might beat me by your building experience. I still need to get all these parts to agree with eachother.

[draggin50]

You'll do just fine! Once you start getting it sorted out, its gonna run good. It don't take much to make a LS fly.