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[wmfateam]

Battery relocated to the trunk helps a bunch! Opens up a little bit of working room under the hood too.....but you already know that.

Bingo. One thing I've been experimenting with is using a crown Vic expansion tank where the battery normally sits, to allow a less restrictive path out the hood vent.

 

[RAU03MACH]

I needed a few more items for my 351 project
So I made the purchase today I have just about everything

 

[wmfateam]

Dumb non performance stuff since whoever V8 swapped this car appears to have just kinda thrown bolts at it and gave zero consideration to fit/finish.

 

[wmfateam]

Scored an MGW for the Bullitt for $80. Was just about to order a UPR version.

 

[b1pig]

I think my financial life just flashed before my eyes..... Just clicked "continue to payment" on LMR..... almost $1900 in parts for the ole '94 GT.

I haven't spent this much at one time on parts. Ever.

The purchase anxiety is REAL....

 

[Daryl]

Yeah, but what did ya get for your $1900?? We gotsta know!!

 

[07GtS197]

It’s so easy to spend more than 1k on car parts. It seems not that long ago parts for these cars used to be a lot cheaper. Those were the days.

 

[b1pig]

Yeah, but what did ya get for your $1900?? We gotsta know!!

SVE 170 heads
several sets of ARP hardware
cam retainer
gasket set
setup springs
pushrod measure "tool"
Head bolt 7/16 adapter/washers
edelbrock intake gasket set
TrickFlow intake elbow
Timing chain set
High vol oil pump
throttle body gaskets
and a partridge in a pear tree.....

 

[07GtS197]

I’m interested to see the quality of those heads. Most pushrod enthusiasts would probably steer you towards the iron Vic jr heads due to known good quality at its price point. A decent, cheap aluminum head would be nice.

 

[wmfateam]

Finally stopped talking about it and ordered it. Gotta hurry up with the engine rebuild now.

 

[Bronco2Fan]

Finally stopped talking about it and ordered it. Gotta hurry up with the engine rebuild now.
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Where from? Kenny Bell said they had none for 4.6 2V. Is that Saleen specific?

 

[wmfateam]

Where from? Kenny Bell said they had none for 4.6 2V. Is that Saleen specific?

Ordered from Saleen. I had called them and they said the 4-8 week time frame has been on par so far this year. KB are supposedly moving/moved to a new building. Per the Saleen rep.
And it is "Saleen" spec, but it just sounds like it comes with more add ons. I was surprised how many parts they have added to their SN95/New Edge section.

 

[wmfateam]

The nickel and diming has gone into full swing. Had to order a power steering hose, headlight retainer clips, serpentine belt, fuel filter, exhaust hangers and ball & socket hardware.

 

[Daryl]

The nickel and diming has gone into full swing. Had to order a power steering hose, headlight retainer clips, serpentine belt, fuel filter, exhaust hangers and ball & socket hardware.

That sucks. IMO the nickel & diming began just before that when you spent $6,600 with them and then they charged you $280 for shipping. I guess they don’t feel they have to get on board with every place else, “free shipping over $XXX”? Pity and shame on them.

 

[wmfateam]

That sucks. IMO the nickel & diming began just before that when you spent $6,600 with them and then they charged you $280 for shipping. I guess they don’t feel they have to get on board with every place else, “free shipping over $XXX”? Pity and shame on them.

That car (01 Bullitt) technically hasn't started it's nickel and dime affair. The 01 V6-V8 swap is full swinging. I even tried to ask if I could pick up in person since they are in California and I could call it a mini vacation. NO dice.

 

[RAU03MACH]

30 pounder I need to go through some of the AC
Fix some issues

 

[b1pig]

I’m interested to see the quality of those heads. Most pushrod enthusiasts would probably steer you towards the iron Vic jr heads due to known good quality at its price point. A decent, cheap aluminum head would be nice.

I have a good feeling about them. I have covered a LOT of videos and internet chatter about various heads covering all the usual sources. AFR, Trick Flow, Edelbrock, SVE and other China sources. AFR has a 165 head that is on price point with SVE, but the others' price point doesn't line up. While I'm pretty sure the SVE heads are a Chinese casting, They seem to be of good quality. There are some youtube channels that have shown SVE 170 and 185 installs, and all were positive. I didn't come across a single channel with something that was actually negative. For what I'm looking for... a relatively "normal" NA build... these are reportedly a great bang for buck option. BREW2L recommended them several times as well. They've also sold out on me three times before I could save the money up. So that says something as well.

While I won't get this done over a weekend, I'll update my build post with all the details.

 

[07GtS197]

I have a good feeling about them. I have covered a LOT of videos and internet chatter about various heads covering all the usual sources. AFR, Trick Flow, Edelbrock, SVE and other China sources. AFR has a 165 head that is on price point with SVE, but the others' price point doesn't line up. While I'm pretty sure the SVE heads are a Chinese casting, They seem to be of good quality. There are some youtube channels that have shown SVE 170 and 185 installs, and all were positive. I didn't come across a single channel with something that was actually negative. For what I'm looking for... a relatively "normal" NA build... these are reportedly a great bang for buck option. BREW2L recommended them several times as well. They've also sold out on me three times before I could save the money up. So that says something as well.

While I won't get this done over a weekend, I'll update my build post with all the details.

I’m looking forward to an update. I’d like to buy a heads, cam and intake for my 87 grand Marquis one day. I was thinking pro comp since it’s pretty much an Edelbrock knock off but my options are open.