89 mustang stock elim project

alejan1975 · 08-25-2014, 08:44 AM

OK so the "get ready for spring" definitely did not happen.

Busy life takes priority!

I started work on the shortblock and didn't get very far. Opened up the oil drain back channels at the front/rear of the block and added vents to the 3 holes that would have oil drain on the rotating assembly. Crank is in, cam installed/degreed and that's it!

My plan was to try and do the valve job on the heads myself w/ an old grinder set i picked up, but i don't have the time to invest. I'm going to take them to the local machine shop and get a good 3 angle job. Nothing too trick right now, i'm not worried about the heads too much until i get the thing down the track, dialed in etc. I know it won't be super competitive, but baby steps . . .

Also, i'm second guessing using the stock valves i bought. i got a good price on a new set, but they are so dang heavy and the different retainer location on the exhaust valve will just complicate things.

Any recommendations for what valves to run for E7TE heads? stock size is 1.78/1.46. I think if i get a better set of valves and back cut the intake, even without putting a bunch of time/money into the heads, i shoudl improve the flow some based on what i've read.

already have springs that i think will work.

Thanks in advance

black88coupe · 08-25-2014, 09:29 AM

Some progress is still progress.

alejan1975 · 08-25-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by black88coupe

Some progress is still progress.

thanks man! i'll keep pluggin away

partsbob67 · 08-26-2014, 08:33 PM

I have a bunch of those mpg windage trays. ( like 40 of them) $80.00 + frt if anybody is interested. good luck on the project! also have some stocker legal stuff for sale if you are interested.

rick978 · 09-25-2014, 03:04 PM

keep, up the good work nice to see another fox in stock elim . we have almost the same setup .any question ill be glad to try an anwer them good luck

89bird · 09-27-2014, 07:04 PM

nice build this is what racing is all about luv this stuff lol

Charlie A · 09-27-2014, 10:16 PM

black88coupe · 09-28-2014, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlie A

Two thumbs up!

black88coupe · 03-14-2015, 03:37 PM

Updates?

alejan1975 · 10-10-2016, 06:31 PM

Well it's been 2 years.... Not dead, didn't give up. Just life happened!

I spent this past weekend digging out parts and seeing where I left off

I am going a different route w heads, and will be dropping off a set this week at the shop to be machines/assembled

Will try not to get off track again, am hoping to get this baby together this winter

08-25-2014, 08:44 AM	#1
alejan1975 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern PA Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 89 mustang stock elim project OK so the "get ready for spring" definitely did not happen. Busy life takes priority! I started work on the shortblock and didn't get very far. Opened up the oil drain back channels at the front/rear of the block and added vents to the 3 holes that would have oil drain on the rotating assembly. Crank is in, cam installed/degreed and that's it! My plan was to try and do the valve job on the heads myself w/ an old grinder set i picked up, but i don't have the time to invest. I'm going to take them to the local machine shop and get a good 3 angle job. Nothing too trick right now, i'm not worried about the heads too much until i get the thing down the track, dialed in etc. I know it won't be super competitive, but baby steps . . . Also, i'm second guessing using the stock valves i bought. i got a good price on a new set, but they are so dang heavy and the different retainer location on the exhaust valve will just complicate things. Any recommendations for what valves to run for E7TE heads? stock size is 1.78/1.46. I think if i get a better set of valves and back cut the intake, even without putting a bunch of time/money into the heads, i shoudl improve the flow some based on what i've read. already have springs that i think will work. Thanks in advance __________________ Alex Cummings Newb

08-25-2014, 09:29 AM	#2
black88coupe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 Likes: 18 Liked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 89 mustang stock elim project Some progress is still progress. __________________ Mitch Beri- The Motor City 1985 GT- “Stock-ish” 5.0 motor, AOD/ trans brake. 12.68 @ 101.31mph. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FOXBODYFLEAMARKET/

08-26-2014, 08:33 PM	#4
partsbob67 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rohnert park,ca Posts: 414 Likes: 11 Liked 79 Times in 11 Posts	Re: 89 mustang stock elim project I have a bunch of those mpg windage trays. ( like 40 of them) $80.00 + frt if anybody is interested. good luck on the project! also have some stocker legal stuff for sale if you are interested. __________________ bob beals 7244

09-25-2014, 03:04 PM	#5
rick978 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Methuen Ma. Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 89 mustang stock elim project keep, up the good work nice to see another fox in stock elim . we have almost the same setup .any question ill be glad to try an anwer them good luck

09-27-2014, 07:04 PM	#6
89bird Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: hamburg ny Posts: 41 Likes: 258 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 89 mustang stock elim project nice build this is what racing is all about luv this stuff lol

09-27-2014, 10:16 PM	#7
Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: 89 mustang stock elim project

03-14-2015, 03:37 PM	#9
black88coupe Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352 Likes: 18 Liked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 89 mustang stock elim project Updates? __________________ Mitch Beri- The Motor City 1985 GT- “Stock-ish” 5.0 motor, AOD/ trans brake. 12.68 @ 101.31mph. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FOXBODYFLEAMARKET/

10-10-2016, 06:31 PM	#10
alejan1975 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Southern PA Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 89 mustang stock elim project Well it's been 2 years.... Not dead, didn't give up. Just life happened! I spent this past weekend digging out parts and seeing where I left off I am going a different route w heads, and will be dropping off a set this week at the shop to be machines/assembled Will try not to get off track again, am hoping to get this baby together this winter __________________ Alex Cummings Newb