ENGINE OPTIONS
I set out to create a vehicle that is reliable, tough, easy to work on, fast and can drive on most terrains. Usually you can't have everything. I wanted the newest and easiest technology to work with and create an immortal vehicle. I felt like Mustangs, GTOs, Cameros, Chevelles, Challangers, Chargers, and GTXs were meant to be restored as show cars. I wanted a car I wouldn't feel bad about modifying into a mad max vehicle. This is what I learned.
THINGS TO DO
CURRENT ENGINE
- Roller 306 SBF
- COMP cam Xtreme Energy Cam 35-351-8 .512 lift
- Aluminum GT40 Heads SVO
- Expected 340 HP
- Install parking/emergency/drift brake.
- Put in stronger truck suspension (research) Fox shocks, king shocks, baja kit
- Bumper fix
- Audio Quality Speakers sounds bad
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ENGINE
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COMP
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HP
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TORQUE
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WEIGHT
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PISTONS
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COST
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FORD 5.2 Aluminator Coyote
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12:1
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580 hp at 7,800 rpm
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445 ft./lbs. at 4,500 rpm
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430 lbs
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Mahle hard anodized forged pistons
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5K
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SBF 302 Stroker
347-363
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10.5:1
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440-500 HP
Mexican block 600-700 HP 1000 HP DART SHP |
UNKNOWN
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411lbs
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FORGED
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5K
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SBF Dart Stroker 351 block
427-460
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10.5:1
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Dart Block SHP
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UNKNOWN
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430 lbs
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FORGED
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???
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LQ9 LS VORTEC/LQ4
6.3 |
10.1:1
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345 STOCK
LARGE CAM TO 600 SUPERCHARGED 800 |
380 ft./lbs.
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418 lbs
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HYPER
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3K used
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BOOST/POWER ADDER Blow through vs Draw through to MAP sensor
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6v71/6v53 stacked Detroit Diesel Supercharger
Positive Displacement
Even Boost throughout curve. Not Consistant Air Cost: |
Weiand Supercharger
Roots Style Cost:2500-3500 |
Paxton Supercharger
Vortec Supercharger Procharger Centrifugal Max Boost has to be set to max rpms Lower boost at lowend Blow through Cost: |
Turbo Setup
Pros: no parasitic loss |
DASHBOARD
AutoMeter InVision Digital Gauges 7004
FUEL SYSTEM - EFI
The Holley Sniper won my decision making process for many reasons. It is incredibly simple to set up. It's pretty self contained and works with HEI distributors which can have erratic signals. It can also expand to have new features like timing control by upgrading to a Holley Distributor with Magnetic pick up and plug directly into the system.
Holley's fuel pump is not loud compared to other pumps and its internal fuel regulator makes a really simple and clean engine bay.
What I learned about fuel lines is to get AN fittings. This are compression fittings that seal mechanically meaning you don't need to seal threads with thread locker, pipe dope, teflon tape ect. NPT fittings do needs to be sealed and you can only use fuel sealant. Teflon tap can break off and clock your fuel lines. Often times these sealants need to dry over night and must be sealed from air exposure to cure.
Holley's fuel pump is not loud compared to other pumps and its internal fuel regulator makes a really simple and clean engine bay.
What I learned about fuel lines is to get AN fittings. This are compression fittings that seal mechanically meaning you don't need to seal threads with thread locker, pipe dope, teflon tape ect. NPT fittings do needs to be sealed and you can only use fuel sealant. Teflon tap can break off and clock your fuel lines. Often times these sealants need to dry over night and must be sealed from air exposure to cure.
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NAME
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MULTIPORT
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TIMING CNTRL
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BOOST
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MAX HP
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COST
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VERDICT
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Atomic EFI
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NO
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YES
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15lbs
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525 HP
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$775
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NO
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Edelbrock E Street/
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NO
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NO
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NO
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525 HP
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$800
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NO
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Edelbrock Pro Flo 4
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YES
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YES
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15 lbs
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625 HP
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1700
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NO
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FiTech Go 8
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NO
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YES
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25 lbs
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1200 HP
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$789 - $1300
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NO
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Holley Sniper 4150
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NO
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YES
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YES
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650 HP
1250 HP
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$1200
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YES
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Summit
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NO
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NO
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NO
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500 HP
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749
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NO
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Rear Steer on Stock Torino/Falcon 1970
Lincoln LS 2003-2006
SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION/RACK AND PINION
- Longer Travel (Baja off-roading)
- Exposed Tires (Cyberpunk Quadra Type 66 Javelina)
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Brand
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Suspension
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Rack and Pinion
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Lock to Lock
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Travel
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Cost
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INSTALL
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Verdict
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Fatman
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MacPherson
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2003 Escort
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4.0
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5 inch
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$2,300- 4k
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weld in
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NO
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Flaming River |
NONE
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Omni 41.7
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2.7
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6 inch
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$700 ?
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Bolt in
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NO
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Global West |
Coil over
3 degree caster |
unknown
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unknown
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Unknown
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$2,900
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Bolt in
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Maybe
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Heidtz
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Coil Over
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MP-038-K-3-CT-KK
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2.7
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6 inch
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$4,400
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weld in
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NO
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Martz
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Coil Over
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Mustang II
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Unkown
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Unkown
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3K-plus
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weld in
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Maybe
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Retrorack
RRS |
MacPherson
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RRS 70 Torino
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3.00
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Stock
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2K
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Bolt in
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NO
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Total Control |
Coil Over
negative camber |
NONE
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NONE
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NONE
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$2,700
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Bolt in
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Maybe
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Unisteer |
NONE
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Unisteer 68-69 Torino
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2.5 - 2.75
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6 inch
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$1,597
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Bolt in
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Maybe
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Trophy Truck |
Tumbler |
Razor Cola |
DOORS AND CAGE
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