Ford vs Chevy Build-up - Page 19

HandOverFist · 12-22-2014, 12:02 AM

Still no luck with finding a engine management system...everytime I find something I get outbid.

Question for the Mustang racers...what type of air system works best on these engines? Are the aftermarket cold air kits legal?

Tony Corley · 12-22-2014, 03:05 PM

Been following your build. Why not use the MegaSquirt standalone engine management? Fairly cheap for what you get, especially since you can eliminate the mass air. You can buy it in kit form and build it yourself to save even more.

HandOverFist · 12-22-2014, 03:38 PM

Want to stay mass air to begin with. I just bought a used Anderson PMS IV today so I should be covered in that area now.

Tony Corley · 12-22-2014, 04:45 PM

The Anderson works well, I have used it many times before. But there is a little bit of power to be made getting the mass air out of the way. The only reason I would run piggyback over a standalone is if rules required it, (which as far as I can tell, they don't here) As far as budget, for what the Megasquirt costs about the same as you pay for a used Anderson PMS, factory computer and aftermarket mass air meter.
Enjoying the build, please keep updating.

HandOverFist · 12-28-2014, 04:13 AM

This is going to be different...can't be any harder than a Q-jet, right?

Jon Sarrett · 12-28-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

This is going to be different...can't be any harder than a Q-jet, right?

Prepare to add some grey hairs! I thought getting one of these set up would be a little easier but mine has proven to be a total PITA. I hope yours goes smoother than mine did!

HandOverFist · 12-28-2014, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon Sarrett

Prepare to add some grey hairs! I thought getting one of these set up would be a little easier but mine has proven to be a total PITA. I hope yours goes smoother than mine did!

You using a PMS Jon? My plans are to just begin with the factory settings after setting the TPS...should at least attempt to start.

Just what I expected...what a crusty mess. At least the crankshaft looks salvageable.

Look at them itty-bitty valves...dont see how these run as good as they do.

partsbob67 · 12-28-2014, 10:48 PM

I've been following your build. I run the pms on my stocker and it works ok. pretty easy to use. chassis dyno is your friend! good luck with your project.

HandOverFist · 01-03-2015, 03:12 AM

Not needed on this car, but I ran across this Aerospace rear brake system for half price and could'nt pass on it. This one may never have much go, but it will definitely whoa hehe. Much easier/quicker to pull the axles vs the drum set-up to boot.

While the engine parts are at the machine shop I think I shall begin putting the interior back in the car...be prepared for a shocking change in appearance.

tommy d · 01-03-2015, 09:19 AM

Thanks for the updates. When my granddaughter is done with Jr's, we are going to need to find something else for her to race. I have everything to put my 64 Fairlane back out there but a Fox body would be the cheapest way to go.

12-22-2014, 12:02 AM	#181
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 Still no luck with finding a engine management system...everytime I find something I get outbid. Question for the Mustang racers...what type of air system works best on these engines? Are the aftermarket cold air kits legal? __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

12-22-2014, 03:05 PM	#182
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Been following your build. Why not use the MegaSquirt standalone engine management? Fairly cheap for what you get, especially since you can eliminate the mass air. You can buy it in kit form and build it yourself to save even more.

12-22-2014, 03:38 PM	#183
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 Want to stay mass air to begin with. I just bought a used Anderson PMS IV today so I should be covered in that area now. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

12-22-2014, 04:45 PM	#184
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up The Anderson works well, I have used it many times before. But there is a little bit of power to be made getting the mass air out of the way. The only reason I would run piggyback over a standalone is if rules required it, (which as far as I can tell, they don't here) As far as budget, for what the Megasquirt costs about the same as you pay for a used Anderson PMS, factory computer and aftermarket mass air meter. Enjoying the build, please keep updating.

12-28-2014, 04:13 AM	#185
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 This is going to be different...can't be any harder than a Q-jet, right? __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

12-28-2014, 10:48 PM	#188
partsbob67 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rohnert park,ca Posts: 414 Likes: 11 Liked 79 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up I've been following your build. I run the pms on my stocker and it works ok. pretty easy to use. chassis dyno is your friend! good luck with your project. __________________ bob beals 7244

01-03-2015, 03:12 AM	#189
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 Not needed on this car, but I ran across this Aerospace rear brake system for half price and could'nt pass on it. This one may never have much go, but it will definitely whoa hehe. Much easier/quicker to pull the axles vs the drum set-up to boot. While the engine parts are at the machine shop I think I shall begin putting the interior back in the car...be prepared for a shocking change in appearance. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

01-03-2015, 09:19 AM	#190
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 830 Likes: 1,632 Liked 359 Times in 135 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Thanks for the updates. When my granddaughter is done with Jr's, we are going to need to find something else for her to race. I have everything to put my 64 Fairlane back out there but a Fox body would be the cheapest way to go. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?