97whitevert build thread UPDATED 9-19-12

[Marvin97]

Re: 97whitevert build thread

More stuff I forgot about, mufflers from JeremyAllan:
SLP LM2's

 

[got5.0]

Re: 97whitevert build thread

those are wierd looking mufflers lol... Very nice car and a good sleeper with 300 hp! NOICE!

 

[Marvin97]

I seriously need to update this. Well it's been through alot to say the least since I last posted in here. I drove it like it was for a few months, eventually the factory fan quit working on me, that coupled with a non working temp gauge led me to blow a head gasket 100 miles from home. The motor was rebuilt with new gaskets, head bolts, and the heads/block were checked for straightness and I reassembled it. I installed a Spal fan and its own thermostat to combat any further cooling issues and it has worked beautifully. I also installed a cluster gauge pod, along with Autometer oil pressure and water temp gauges to keep everything in check. Drove it for a few weeks after the reassembly, only to break a secondary timing chain and snap a cam gear.

This sucked, but wasn't too bad to replace. I'm pretty comfortable with disassembling/assembling it at this point. So she was back on the road again, I changed hoods from the cobra R to the saleen and love it.

I drove it like this for awhile, eventually got the hood, mirrors and saleen spoiler painted to match. Appearance wise that's where we sit now

 

[Marvin97]

So i've began gathering parts for my build over the winter:
Spec 3+ clutch kit

 

[Marvin97]

Siemens Deka 60lb injectors with adapters

Manley rods with ARP rod bolts

Ford Racing head changing kit

ported BBK 62mm Throttle Body

along with this

should be fun

 

[MustangChris]

great car man! Those B heads will respond well to that turbo!!

 

[Marvin97]

great car man! Those B heads will respond well to that turbo!!

Thanks Chris, its a C-headed car though

 

[02gtvertible]

its gonna be fast regardless

 

[belber095]

nicebuild man! glad to see that thing getting the love it deserves

 

[Snakebitten96]

Beautiful vert! And thank you very much I believe you've helped me decide which hood to go with on my vert.

 

[Marvin97]

nicebuild man! glad to see that thing getting the love it deserves

Thanks very much

Beautiful vert! And thank you very much I believe you've helped me decide which hood to go with on my vert.

Thanks man, the saleen hood is a wonderful choice. Love mine. I will update this thread with some pics this weekend, the build has begun and the engine is out and on a stand right now awaiting dis-assembly.

 

[Marvin97]

forged Wisecos pistons, 6cc dish with valve reliefs

 

[amy98gt]

looks good man

 

[MustangChris]

nice!!! internals! YA!

 

[Marvin97]

Shortblock is at the machine shop right now, if all goes well I'll have it back the end of the week. Then more cleaning and reassembly

 

[Marvin97]

I'll just leave this here

 

[Marvin97]

So the long block has been assembled. I'm tying up a few little things that I'd like to get done, working on the wiring harness some more to try and hide it better. She's still on the engine stand, maybe not for much longer.

 

[MustangChris]

great man! Just great!!!

 

[CrispCobra95]

You have put some serious work into that car. Congrats man. Hopefully it all stays together this time!

 

[Marvin97]

I sure hope so. She still needs some work to be finished, but its getting there. I'm of work the next 2 days and I'll try and get some more pics, maybe get the motor in the car.