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SenorSmoothie · 04-20-2010, 09:11 AM

I just got an 85 gt and the engine needs to be rebuilt and I want to know what to do to get the most power out of this engine while keeping it n/a.

WWhittle · 04-20-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SenorSmoothie

I just got an 85 gt and the engine needs to be rebuilt and I want to know what to do to get the most power out of this engine while keeping it n/a.

How much do you want to spend on it?

SenorSmoothie · 04-20-2010, 09:39 AM

Not really sure. I mean I don't wanna put 10k into it.

WWhittle · 04-20-2010, 09:42 AM

Well figure out your budget and we can give you some suggestions.

chrisheltra · 04-20-2010, 09:42 AM

http://www.dartheads.com/

http://www.fordracingparts.com/home/home.asp

http://www.prolineraceengines.com/

SenorSmoothie · 04-20-2010, 09:56 AM

I guess around 2k.

WTFWSAT · 04-20-2010, 10:22 AM

iron gt-40 heads, possibly a cheap stroker kit, rpm air gap intake, and research a cam...id go with something in the high 500 lift range should make decent power for a starter engine

that should leave you a few dollars for odds and ends

1998ta__1991rs · 04-20-2010, 10:41 AM

you can buy a ls1 to put in for 2K, lol

04ctd · 04-20-2010, 10:42 AM

what happened to the V6 'vert?

i would get on carolinarides.com

there is a guy on there with LOTS of ford junk & used parts,

hes on Criagslist too.

his ads are one HUGE jumble of run on sentences.

remember: the cheaper it is, the more FUN it is.

the more it costs to put it together, the more it costs to fix it. look at Wes's post about his $3k wheelie last week.

more cheap = more fun.

if you are slow enough, we could have fun with the mustang and the nova.

just get it together & enjoy it. don't get all bent out of shape about how much HP.
just have fun.

PS: put a LSx motor in it.....

WWhittle · 04-20-2010, 11:14 AM

Do you have a $2000 budget for the whole car or just the motor? If you have $2000 to spend on the rebuild only, I would do what WTFWSAT said. If you have $2000 to spend on the whole project, I would just do a basic rebuild and spend the rest of the money on exhaust, gears and a decent carb.

Illusions · 04-20-2010, 11:21 AM

Here we go again.

1iron · 04-20-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1998ta__1991rs

you can buy a ls1 to put in for 2K, lol

How is that working for you?

Illusions · 04-20-2010, 11:48 AM

ask Robert (BADBOB) I think it's working for him.

1iron · 04-20-2010, 12:07 PM

What ever

bwelch · 04-20-2010, 12:10 PM

http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/1696303762.html

slowgreen99 · 04-20-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bwelch

http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/1696303762.html

x2

04ctd · 04-20-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bwelch

http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/1696303762.html

http://www.carolinarides.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=53388

that's the guy i was talking about.

i talked to him some, he was pretty firm on his prices, and a bit high for me, but you might work him down.

jmd · 04-20-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998ta__1991rs

you can buy a ls1 to put in for 2K, lol

clubracergt1 · 04-21-2010, 05:20 PM

Looks like BWelch has the right idea. Or... As was said before...

Put one of these in it:

oldskoolstang · 04-18-2012, 02:57 AM

Get a cheap 347 and hunt around for some heads. For what you want I'm sure some out the box Trick Flows or AFR's, or even some old Canfields or Edelbrocks would work great.

I have a nearly brand new .040 forged piston motor with PBM/Erson 200cc aluminum heads in my 1970 Mustang coupe I'd sell you. I'm not giving it away, but I'd let it go for a good deal.... It's got about 5 miles on it so far....

04-20-2010, 09:11 AM	#1
SenorSmoothie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 90	302 I just got an 85 gt and the engine needs to be rebuilt and I want to know what to do to get the most power out of this engine while keeping it n/a.

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WTFWSAT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Summerville Posts: 861	iron gt-40 heads, possibly a cheap stroker kit, rpm air gap intake, and research a cam...id go with something in the high 500 lift range should make decent power for a starter engine that should leave you a few dollars for odds and ends __________________ Fastest stock computer 5.0 on the planet! Looking for cheeep msd 6al! PM me! 88 Coupe (turtle) 03 Cobra (tortoise)

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04-20-2010, 10:42 AM	#9
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	what happened to the V6 'vert? i would get on carolinarides.com there is a guy on there with LOTS of ford junk & used parts, hes on Criagslist too. his ads are one HUGE jumble of run on sentences. remember: the cheaper it is, the more FUN it is. the more it costs to put it together, the more it costs to fix it. look at Wes's post about his $3k wheelie last week. more cheap = more fun. if you are slow enough, we could have fun with the mustang and the nova. just get it together & enjoy it. don't get all bent out of shape about how much HP. just have fun. PS: put a LSx motor in it..... __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

04-20-2010, 09:39 AM	#3
SenorSmoothie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 90	Not really sure. I mean I don't wanna put 10k into it.

04-20-2010, 09:42 AM	#4
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	Well figure out your budget and we can give you some suggestions.

04-20-2010, 09:56 AM	#6
SenorSmoothie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 90	I guess around 2k.

04-20-2010, 11:14 AM	#10
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	Do you have a $2000 budget for the whole car or just the motor? If you have $2000 to spend on the rebuild only, I would do what WTFWSAT said. If you have $2000 to spend on the whole project, I would just do a basic rebuild and spend the rest of the money on exhaust, gears and a decent carb.

04-20-2010, 11:21 AM	#11
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	Here we go again. __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

04-20-2010, 11:48 AM	#13
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	ask Robert (BADBOB) I think it's working for him. __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

04-20-2010, 12:07 PM	#14
1iron Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,014	What ever Last edited by 1iron; 04-20-2010 at 02:03 PM.

04-20-2010, 12:10 PM	#15
bwelch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,774	http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/1696303762.html

04-21-2010, 05:20 PM	#19
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	Looks like BWelch has the right idea. Or... As was said before... Put one of these in it: __________________ This space for rent

04-18-2012, 02:57 AM	#20
oldskoolstang Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Guyton, GA Posts: 1,412	Get a cheap 347 and hunt around for some heads. For what you want I'm sure some out the box Trick Flows or AFR's, or even some old Canfields or Edelbrocks would work great. I have a nearly brand new .040 forged piston motor with PBM/Erson 200cc aluminum heads in my 1970 Mustang coupe I'd sell you. I'm not giving it away, but I'd let it go for a good deal.... It's got about 5 miles on it so far.... __________________ Working on junk....