1985 Mustang GT help

[427FE]

Anyone know if a boss service block is acceptable? It's a D1 or d2, haven't looked in a long time.

[FireSale]

Originally Posted by 427FE

Anyone know if a boss service block is acceptable? It's a D1 or d2, haven't looked in a long time.

The M-6010-BOSS302 block is the only replacement listed in the Accepted Products List thing.That covers Stock and Super Stock.

But ask your local tech. Ive been told that blocks aren't critical as long as the specs match the application.

Dale

[427FE]

I got in touch with the NED NHRA tech for some clarification. I can use the vintage boss block.


I got lucky and found carb, intake and heads local to me and picked them up.

[dmir55]

Use Competition Carburation for your 4180 carb. Bob Oliver is the only one we have found that can make this carb work. And the 4180 is faster than what others use. Dick Miller is the one to go to for rear suspension. Check out his book "Hook and Launch". Save your money and use a 5 speed. If a 4 speed was faster pro stockers would be using them. Also a heavy wheel helps. This is a very good combo, But use your head and think for yourself. Most of the 85 5.0 people try to make this set up too difficult. Good luck and happy motoring.

[427FE]

Thanks for the help fellas, I can use as much help as I can get!

[NX89TANG]

Post pics as you move along. I am very interested in your project. Good luck.

[427FE]

Originally Posted by NX89TANG

Post pics as you move along. I am very interested in your project. Good luck.

Will do, thanks!

[mtkawboy]

You might want to contact Bill Dyer in Port Byron Ill, he ran stock with 2 85s , a GT and coupe for years and now runs SS/N & M. He might have some stuff that would help you that he is no longer using. Contact me at wwmtlineman @aol.com and Ill give you his contact info. Put NHRA in the header so I dont delete it. He dont do computers