RPM 1,190 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 Sure does look purdy. Only thing lacking will be traction! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969mustang 10 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 Got a few Emails from Keith Craft Racing this morning. My motor is DONE! 550hp/537tq Those are some impressive numbers, very nice! I sure wish I could have put my engine on a dyno. What components did you go with? I can see AFR's i'm assuming 205cc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted June 8, 2012 Yep, AFR 205 heads. It's got 10:1 forged pistons, Eagle H-Beam rods, an Eagle crank, Edelbrock Air-Gap intake (port matched), and a custom ground Comp roller cam (242/245, 110 lobe sep, .580 lift). The carb is a Quick Fuel 780. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobrakidz 10 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 wow--looks great, can't wait to hear it idle... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 Meeeeee tooooooo!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SELLERSRODSHOP 13 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 you planning on adding wings to that thing? it should fly! looks good!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) Got a few Emails from Keith Craft Racing this morning. My motor is DONE! 550hp/537tq Ahhhhh Brian, almost as pretty as mine (Ford Blue), which btw should be in transit....can't wait! Do like those valve covers. John Edited June 9, 2012 by Machspeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredfordguy 16 Report post Posted June 10, 2012 Very very nice looking engine....thanks for sharing the beauty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted June 10, 2012 Ahhhhh Brian, almost as pretty as mine (Ford Blue), which btw should be in transit....can't wait! Do like those valve covers. John NICE! Mine should ship this coming week. Still waiting on my modified TKO-600 though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 The heart for the beast just arrived! :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SM69Mach 68 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 SWEET!!!!! Looking forward to more progress udpates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SELLERSRODSHOP 13 Report post Posted June 20, 2012 nice looking motor! i like those valve covers. gives it a cleveland/boss 302 look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 nice looking motor! i like those valve covers. gives it a cleveland/boss 302 look. Thanks! That's exactly the look I was going for with those valve covers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobrakidz 10 Report post Posted June 21, 2012 awesome!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK Mach1 dude 13 Report post Posted June 25, 2012 Hi, just read the whole of this thread about your car, remember seeing it in Car Craft while ago and thinking how cool it looked but maybe I am biased as I also own a white 70 Mach1 with a 351. Mine is done as a " street trans-am" theme, and was regularly used in open track events, it has all the usual handling mods, rear discs and a 5 speed conversion with 3.50 gears. I am just in the process of biulding a new motor for it and up-grading the brakes to 4 pot calipers with larger discs for the front. There is a short vid clip on this site of it on the track. Here are some pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted June 26, 2012 VERY cool!! Always fun to see a similar car, and even better when it's one across the pond! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Just got the rear suspension back in the car. I installed 200lb rear race Leaf Springs from Maier Racing, new shackles, and Bilstein shocks. As soon as the motor and trans are in the car I will be heading up to Maier's shop for the Panhard bar and subframe connector install, as well as a complete front suspension overhaul. The new rear springs and shocks made a HUGE difference in the feel of the car. I ditched the Shelby under-rider bars, per Mike Maier's recommendation. His leaf springs are designed to work more as a control arm, and reduce spring wrap up. Combined with his Panhard bar... the car's rear end should be stout, and track ready. The ride with the 200lb springs isn't harsh, at all. It soaks up all the bumps without feeling like race springs. But, it feels so much more confident around corners, and just rolling down the road. We will have to cut off the old brackets for the Under Rider bars when it's at the shop. Edited July 2, 2012 by Powershift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 I can't wait until the trans arrives. I'm dying to get the 408 in the car! Here is a quick cell phone pic from a short run tonight in the Mach. The weather is PERFECT for an evening cruise... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted July 10, 2012 Brian, the car looks great. Have you heard from Bruce regarding an ETA on the Trans? John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyHorse1847 10 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 It just keeps getting better!! Can't wait to see the engine/trans going in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klutch 17 Report post Posted July 14, 2012 You went with Modern Driveline for your 5-speed, correct? I'd be very interested to hear about the entire experience, from purchase to install. I plan to install a 5-speed into my '70 Mach 1. I'm thinking I'll go with Modern Driveline as I've heard their kits are very complete. Your Mach 1 is sa-weet! Thanks for sharing the progress. BTW, in a early post, you mentioned the 2V shaker cars must be rare. My Mach 1 is a 2V shaker car. But I'm not sure if they were rare. (As tempted as I am to keep it original, I will install a 4V on my Cleveland. The VIN stamped into the engine block reveals it's the original powerplant.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 19, 2012 You must be busy wrenching, no updates in a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Powershift 19 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 Actually, I've been uber busy running my gun store! Well, that and I'm still waiting on the transmission to arrive. Modern Driveline is doing some special work on my TKO-600, which they plan to offer as an option later for customers. They are machining my Trans case, and making new top covers, to provide interference free fitment in the early Mustang transmission tunnels. Last I heard the case is done, and we are just waiting on new covers to be manufactured. I'll still have a battle of finding time even after it arrives, with my very busy work schedule. But, time will be made! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 Gun shop??? First I've heard of that, do tell! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turboclevor 10 Report post Posted July 20, 2012 nice car i have a 69 grande with a 351 cleveland and it is awesome even with the michigan body (TONS OF RUST) haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
