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For the Mustang, 10's with a 351 and a hairdryer is probably less than 10 psi, anything bigger than an HO cam, and a decent set of heads. The LS may look cheap on paper but you covered it already, you have most of the stuff for a 351 swap... may have to add some tubing length. You'd be hard pressed to put an LS in there any cheaper. I'm pretty sure you've got enough hood for a truck manifold (if I remember, can't find a pic right now). You can probably buy and build a C4 for less than a converter for a 4l80e.
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Originally posted by DanStokes View PostI may be the only one on the planet that hates LS series engines because they're just too ugly. GMs solution was to put a plastic tub over them but that doesn't fix the problem it just hides it. The point is that GM KNEW they made an ugly engine.
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I may be the only one on the planet that hates LS series engines because they're just too ugly. GMs solution was to put a plastic tub over them but that doesn't fix the problem it just hides it. The point is that GM KNEW they made an ugly engine.
Dan
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Originally posted by Russell View Post
I have thought about it. If I was starting from scratch that's what it would get. When I started the project it still had to pass inspection. They reduced the exemption age from 35 to 30. So now I can do what I want!
I am trying to focus on 1) making boost 2) get it on Dyno 3) take it to the track. 4) make it faster.
I am always thinking about the next car. I always wanted a coupe now that I have one I miss my hatchback.
Don't know if next will be different car, 351 swap, I need to make two parts list and price them out I think I can make the power I want with a 351 cheaper than a LS swap just because I have more SBF parts. Of course the elephant in the room is the transmission.
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View Post
There, fixed
I am trying to focus on 1) making boost 2) get it on Dyno 3) take it to the track. 4) make it faster.
I am always thinking about the next car. I always wanted a coupe now that I have one I miss my hatchback.
Don't know if next will be different car, 351 swap, I need to make two parts list and price them out I think I can make the power I want with a 351 cheaper than a LS swap just because I have more SBF parts. Of course the elephant in the room is the transmission.Last edited by Russell; September 30, 2021, 08:20 AM.
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Originally posted by Russell View Post
I sure I will miss it when I sell it but it's really not practical. I have the 2500 I don't need two trucks, a two seater is not convenient with two kids.
Depending on what I get for it I might be able to buy an LS and turbos for the mustang, other things on the wish list are a differential, and new transmission.
I thought about selling the mustang and making it my race vehicle, but the extra weight just makes it that much harder to get that 10.0x
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Instead of coming up with reasons to not work on the car, I took 4 tubes and made 2 tubes! I had a great time I don't know why I have such a hard time getting started. Weld has a couple cold spots but I think it will hold.
One more cold side tube to weld, then I need to weld on or crimp some beads to hold the couplers on. Blow off valve. Then finish weld the hot side, add waste gate. Oil feed and return lines. Relocate the battery. Do something with the PCV / breathers. Fire it with the open down pipe?
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No support trailer needed for all the other necessities !
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Originally posted by Dan Barlow View PostNnnnoooo !
Depending on what I get for it I might be able to buy aluminum heads for the mustang, other things on the wish list are a differential, and new transmission.
I thought about selling the mustang and making it my race vehicle, but the extra weight just makes it that much harder to get that 10.0x
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Friday I replaced the upper and lower ball joints on the Lightning. I know I am worlds slowest... I can turn a 12 minute YouTube video into a 5 hour job. I used my new tool to remove all of them and install the uppers. I couldn't figure out the lowers so I used some of the parts in my press.
Truck drives much better! It needs an alignment but it went from white knuckle hurting cats to one hand on the wheel!
Getting closer listing it for sale.
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Originally posted by Russell View Post
I need to buy a torch set. I have not "had to have one" so I keep putting it off.
My torch set is pretty portable so I can bring it in October if you need it.
Dan
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