My 1969 Mach restomod project

[468stang 11]

Didnt notice the welder in the back.

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

Fitting engine aprons.............

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[468stang 11]

Looking nice. Could you put up a pic of rotors + calipers that came with the show kit.

Thanks Mike in Ct.

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

Looking nice. Could you put up a pic of rotors + calipers that came with the show kit.

Thanks Mike in Ct.

Sure thing Mike, they're very shiny! :biggrin:

[Burn 14]

Looking good! What are plans for the motor and tranny?

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

Looking good! What are plans for the motor and tranny?

No definitive plans as of yet. I am open to recommendations?

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

Looking nice. Could you put up a pic of rotors + calipers that came with the show kit.

Thanks Mike in Ct.

 

 

Per request......

 

[Burn 14]

No definitive plans as of yet. I am open to recommendations?

IMHO, Its a RestoMod so I'd think Fuel Injection for sure. You also have tons of room in the engine compartment, so a 4.6 or 5.4 supercharged mod motor would be way cool. If you don't have that kind of money you could always throw in a EFI 302 and a T5 or AOD/AODE. Whatever you choose I'm sure it will be cool. Enjoy your build!

 

Burn out!

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

IMHO, Its a RestoMod so I'd think Fuel Injection for sure. You also have tons of room in the engine compartment, so a 4.6 or 5.4 supercharged mod motor would be way cool. If you don't have that kind of money you could always throw in a EFI 302 and a T5 or AOD/AODE. Whatever you choose I'm sure it will be cool. Enjoy your build!

 

Burn out!

What kind of money would I be looking at for a 5.4 supercharged (turnkey) product? Or could I take the 351 Windsor and put a centrifugal or a Magnacharger on it. What would you do? Budget is up to about 8k.

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

Budget is up to about 8k.

 

isn't a supercharger going to run at least 3k by itself?

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

isn't a supercharger going to run at least 3k by itself?

 

I was thinking in terms of keeping the 351w and adding the supercharger. Like I said I'm open to some recommendations:blush:

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

i saw Hot Rod TV put a new coyote motor in a street rod.

 

What i like about that motor was the SOHC valve covers they put on (or made?). Very cool.

 

I personally would love to see you put a 5.4 mod long block in your car (with your own accessories and top end. I think that alone would set your build apart from most other builds.

 

you should at least double your budget for your motor build. that way you don't start taking shortcuts once you see the real expenditures adding up.

 

well, i guess i'm done spending other peoples money.

 

good luck!

[468stang 11]

Sure thing Mike, they're very shiny! :biggrin:

WOW! you werent kidding. Thanks.

[468stang 11]

I was thinking in terms of keeping the 351w and adding the supercharger. Like I said I'm open to some recommendations:blush:

Should be able to do alot to that 351 with 8k but look at all that room you have with the towers removed. I would BIG BLOCK that baby.

[468stang 11]

5.4 would be mint too.

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

Should be able to do alot to that 351 with 8k

 

i wish that were true for my basic 351W. i must have done something wrong! :helpsmilie:

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

i saw Hot Rod TV put a new coyote motor in a street rod.

 

What i like about that motor was the SOHC valve covers they put on (or made?). Very cool.

 

I personally would love to see you put a 5.4 mod long block in your car (with your own accessories and top end. I think that alone would set your build apart from most other builds.

 

you should at least double your budget for your motor build. that way you don't start taking shortcuts once you see the real expenditures adding up.

 

well, i guess i'm done spending other peoples money.

 

good luck!

 

You are probably right! I'll tell my wife 8k but plan on 12? I have got some time to think about it. I do appreciate your ideas, thanks!

[Jayru 17]

My vote's for a coyote motor as well! It's $6500 for a complete motor and $1500 for the street rod ECU and harness. There's your 8K right there for a turn key 412hp motor!

 

Can those brake rotors be driven on??

[Ry-speeed 14]

Everytime I see pics of someone doing the IFS swap I drool. Gotta start saving my money. What provisions did you take to ensure the front end stayed square? Were your frame rails and torque boxes in good enough shape you didn't have to do any repairs?

 

I have ALOT of rot in my front structure. I'm thinking it would be less work starting fresh with new rails and the crossmember. I want to go that route in the future so I might as well save up and not have to re do the front end twice.

 

What were your reasons for choosing to go IFS? Engine room? Handling? Old frame damage?

[Jayru 17]

i saw Hot Rod TV put a new coyote motor in a street rod.

 

What i like about that motor was the SOHC valve covers they put on (or made?). Very cool.

 

That was Hollywood Hotrods right? They made their own intake that had old school velocity stacks for each cylinder too! Taking a brand new motor and re-designing the top end. It was pretty badass!

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

Everytime I see pics of someone doing the IFS swap I drool. Gotta start saving my money. What provisions did you take to ensure the front end stayed square? Were your frame rails and torque boxes in good enough shape you didn't have to do any repairs?

 

I have ALOT of rot in my front structure. I'm thinking it would be less work starting fresh with new rails and the crossmember. I want to go that route in the future so I might as well save up and not have to re do the front end twice.

 

What were your reasons for choosing to go IFS? Engine room? Handling? Old frame damage?

 

I really disliked the shock towers and how they crowded the engine compartment. The torque boxes and frame rails were in good condition (straight). I really like the old look with the more modern components, hence the resto-mod. Front IFS seemed like a good way to get more modern handling, get a rack and pinion, clean up the engine bay, and have the option to go any way I want with the motor and make it all pretty at the same time! :001_smile:

Edited September 24, 2010 by Rudolph Schenker

[Ry-speeed 14]

Exactly, the power rack/pinion, clearence issues for engine compartment are important to me. Could you post some more pics of the IFS install?

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

More engine apron fitting............

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm selling the original engine and the 5 speed transmission, if there is any interest on this forum...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[10851CVC 10]

That looks like a TCI IFS setup. You will need to change your oil pan and pick-up on that motor you have pictured to a rear sump if you want it to work with that IFS.

[Rudolph Schenker 14]

That looks like a TCI IFS setup. You will need to change your oil pan and pick-up on that motor you have pictured to a rear sump if you want it to work with that IFS.

 

 

The motor is sold. I'm trying to decide what to replace it with.:helpsmilie: