Tgriffin91

Mike, I have been following your build for the better part of 5 years now and I’m so impressed and excited that you are getting so close! Congrats on all the progress and keep on it!

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Thank you all for the advice! I started a new job this week and have been busy with that. I'll tear into the motor some this weekend and try and get some more info. I would love to go to 408W but just don't have the money currently obviously but eventually will buy a 351 block and build that slowly as money and time Permit. Barnett, rear gears should be 2.89 and I have seen that cam but would that give better performance over stock cam? Sorry if that is an uneducated question but I am still learning.

Thank you all for the advice! I started a new job this week and have been busy with that. I'll tear into the motor some this weekend and try and get some more info. I would love to go to 408W but just don't have the money currently obviously but eventually will buy a 351 block and build that slowly as money and time Permit. Barnett, rear gears should be 2.89 and I have seen that cam but would that give better performance over stock cam? Sorry if that is an uneducated question but I am still learning.

Thank you so far for the advice. I may have been unclear as far as upgrades. I am looking at upgrading internals mostly (roller cam, forged pistons, aluminum pistons, hi flow oil pump, ported heads, etc?) that sort of thing as I can purchase headers/carb and easily bolt them on later they do not depend on the motor being apart for upgrading. And yes boring it to 331 maybe for more HP. I already have a high flow radiator. Sorry for the confusion and I still appreciate the advice.

Hey all, My engine has started making some dreaded knocking noises which I am fairly sure has to do with worn bearings(Crank/Connecting Rod). I have previously taken the oil pan off and know there is more play than there should be in some of the connecting rod bearings. We purchased another car just in time for this one start to break down so I can actually work on the mustang and not worry about how I'll get anywhere thankfully. I am looking at doing a rebuild of my bone stock 302 small block. I have 2.5" exhaust with a C4 behind the engine. currently it has a 2bbl intake and carb, but will probably upgrade that. The car is mostly just for crusing and I am slowly working on things. It was "rebuilt" when I bought it, though clearly not very well. when I bought the thing I didn't know enough to realize how bad it was done. While I am rebuilding the engine I would like to possibly add a little more budget performance. I am looking to stay in the $900 range for the rebuild not including any machine work that may need to be done due to the failures in the engine. Specifically, what are your thoughts on boring it out? I have just started looking into rebuild kits and different components so any advice/suggestions are appreciated! Thank you!

My favorite part was "sucks big chunks of atmosphere" when talking about the shaker.

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Ha that is a good one. I would pick me one up, but well.... ya know. Mustang parts.

I agree with what everyone else says. Switch or at least look into it. When I moved my rates went from ~$78 with 2 vehicles to $102 with just one on bare bones coverage. I switched and pay $48 for full coverage on the same vehicle.

Did I hear finished with the floor?! Way to go! I had to replace far less than you, but I know it felt great to be able to sit inside and not have my feet on the ground. Great progress!

You will get opinions both way but ultimately you should do what you want to do with it.

Also interested in the AC stuff. Message me if Van falls through

Now that you mention it I remember you posting something about him wanting to give it back. Crazy if you ask me. I a, lad you found the one you want for the long term. The other cars were just practice to make this one perfect!

Welcome back! I joined about the time you were half through the Torino. I admired what you did with that! The custom center console comes to mind off the top of my head. I look forward to following you on this build too! 67 is just a number!