Ford vs Chevy Build-up

Tony Corley · 03-22-2015, 11:33 AM

Actually, at this hp level, factory rails are more than adequate, just not as pretty, lol. For aftermarket rails, Behind Bars Racecars makes the best I've seen for clearing the factory distributor. Doesn't help you now, just mentioning in case someone else is reading this.
http://www.behindbarsracecars.com/Mu...-p/bbrc500.htm

HandOverFist · 03-22-2015, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony Corley

Actually, at this hp level, factory rails are more than adequate, just not as pretty, lol.

Yeah, I knew this going in but got a deal on those rails...not such a great deal so far haha. Not sure if a MSD is of a smaller diameter body or not.

Btw. I did not mention it earlier, but I tapped the intake for a 1/4" pipe plug behind that port in the thermostat housing (for a heater hose connection?). Figured that was better than messing with a cap of sorts.

Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8, correct?

Tony Corley · 03-22-2015, 03:23 PM

Plug is fine, and yes on the firing order. Stay with the factory distributor. More reliable than the MSD.

HandOverFist · 03-22-2015, 06:10 PM

Inline filter spliced in underneath and fuel cell mounted with some scrap metal I had lying around. I'll weigh the car once the engine, transmission and drive shaft are installed to see whats needed for ballast.

HandOverFist · 03-26-2015, 01:09 AM

I need a little info from folks here running a similar combo so I can get a convertor spec'd and on the way.

I remember Brian Thompson saying his ATI convertor flashed around 4800rpm. What will be the maximum usable rpm this car will see and what would be the average shift points? Plans are still for a 4.56 gear with the 26" tires.

Rory McNeil · 03-26-2015, 03:18 PM

Re: header install.
Rich, I`m not sure how your brand of headers and the use of an automatic transmission will compare, but on my 85 Mustang, I install the engine with the passenger side header fully bolted up, and with the flywheel/clutch assembly, scattershield, and starter all bolted up. Once I have the engine sitting in place, I install the drivers side header from below, and then install the Jerico 4 speed. I have never tried installing the engine with the trans bolted up, may try that next time. But having the passenger header and starter in place before the installation sure beat fighting with trying to get the header and starter motor in afterwards.

Tony Corley · 03-26-2015, 05:37 PM

Bolt the engine and trans together, lower them in to the car and snake the headers in before sitting the engine all the way into the cradle, Every header made seems to fit a little different, especially with an automatic.
My Kooks are my favorite's. The tubes bolt on individually, slip the collector on and tighten everything up.

03-22-2015, 11:33 AM	#1
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Actually, at this hp level, factory rails are more than adequate, just not as pretty, lol. For aftermarket rails, Behind Bars Racecars makes the best I've seen for clearing the factory distributor. Doesn't help you now, just mentioning in case someone else is reading this. http://www.behindbarsracecars.com/Mu...-p/bbrc500.htm Last edited by Tony Corley; 03-22-2015 at 11:37 AM.

03-22-2015, 03:23 PM	#3
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Plug is fine, and yes on the firing order. Stay with the factory distributor. More reliable than the MSD.

03-22-2015, 06:10 PM	#4
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Inline filter spliced in underneath and fuel cell mounted with some scrap metal I had lying around. I'll weigh the car once the engine, transmission and drive shaft are installed to see whats needed for ballast. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-26-2015, 01:09 AM	#5
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up I need a little info from folks here running a similar combo so I can get a convertor spec'd and on the way. I remember Brian Thompson saying his ATI convertor flashed around 4800rpm. What will be the maximum usable rpm this car will see and what would be the average shift points? Plans are still for a 4.56 gear with the 26" tires. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-26-2015, 03:18 PM	#6
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 317 Liked 1,105 Times in 303 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Re: header install. Rich, I`m not sure how your brand of headers and the use of an automatic transmission will compare, but on my 85 Mustang, I install the engine with the passenger side header fully bolted up, and with the flywheel/clutch assembly, scattershield, and starter all bolted up. Once I have the engine sitting in place, I install the drivers side header from below, and then install the Jerico 4 speed. I have never tried installing the engine with the trans bolted up, may try that next time. But having the passenger header and starter in place before the installation sure beat fighting with trying to get the header and starter motor in afterwards. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

03-26-2015, 05:37 PM	#7
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Bolt the engine and trans together, lower them in to the car and snake the headers in before sitting the engine all the way into the cradle, Every header made seems to fit a little different, especially with an automatic. My Kooks are my favorite's. The tubes bolt on individually, slip the collector on and tighten everything up.

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