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    #1

    Time to start spending money

    This weekend I'm going to start ordering parts for my build. I'm planning on this kit http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...tek_ford.shtml
    but I am open to suggestions if you guys think my money would be better spent somewhere else. I'm looking for 350+ horse and decent street reliability its not my DD also mpg isn't toooo important. Also I need a good trans and stall. And of course all the support (fuel and what not) I have around 3 grand to play with. I'm just wanting to know all the possibility's before I start spending my money.
    --brainstorm time-
    1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
    2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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    I am all Edelbrock under the hood, and the performance is underwhelming for the most part. It's a hell of a lot faster than stock, but not enough. If it's not your DD, and emissions tests are not in it's future, go wild with the build. I believe 1987cp has some interesting desktop dyno results to show you. The $3k ceiling is going to require some shrewd cost-saving measures to reach your goal. In comparison, there is over $6k in my car.

    Bang for the buck, I think an aftermarket headed and intaked HO with a Mustang-based belt-driven supercharger would be ideal. There's no replacement for displacement, but I am very tempted to do it.

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      #3
      Since I'm working with a cfi car I think a carb swap would be easier the a fancy efi setup. Though that would be sweet.
      1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
      2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
      http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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        #4
        You will benefit from a looser converter and a set or rear gears, too...
        1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
        Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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          #5
          I found a t5 with pedals, cable, and all the other garbage that goes with it for $500. Now I don't know if I should stick with the auto of go 5-speed? Any one know some good engine combo's?
          1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
          2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
          http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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            #6
            Good deal on the T5 setup...
            Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons

            Busy maintaining a fleet of Fords

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              #7
              Go 5 speed!
              1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
              Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                #8
                V8 T5 or 4 banger T5 ? If its a V8 trans for 5 bills with all the stuff thats a good deal
                86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                Originally posted by phayzer5
                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

                Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

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                  #9
                  It was out of a 5.0 stang. Its turned into a funny story actually. I found it on craigs list and was emailing the guy back and forth. Eventually I sent him my name/phone number and its a guy I work with. A few months ago I helped him pull the motor and this tranny out of the car. Silly ain't it.
                  1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                  2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                  http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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                    #10
                    lol...

                    You buying it, or not?
                    1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                    Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                      #11
                      means it's cheaper right?
                      if your gonna beat on it, rebuild it first, and make sure your rear is up to the task

                      1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
                      2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
                      1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
                      1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
                      2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
                      1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

                      please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Grand_Marquis_GT View Post
                        lol...

                        You buying it, or not?
                        I want to get it I'm just having problems with the thought of cutting a hole in my floor.
                        1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                        2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                        http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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                          #13
                          bah.

                          If it bothers you that much, you can keep the peice of metal you cut out. Can always weld it back in!
                          1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
                          Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!

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                            #14
                            I'm not so much worried about the floor its self but the carpet. As in over heating it when I'm cutting the metal. But I think I'm going to go for it. Is there anything else I will need? http://panamacity.craigslist.org/pts/674717232.html This is every thing I'm getting. I know I need a clutch and flywheel. -any suggestions?
                            1984 CV tudor 351W, 4bbl, 5-speed best time in the 1/8 8.39 at 80 with 1.80 60ft time.
                            2006 P71, 1988 Bronco II, 1986 Baby LTD(5.0 & T5 swap in progress), 1976 16' Hobie Cat, 12' AquaFinn
                            http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2651997 UPDATED 20100826
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                              #15
                              youre gonna have to remove the carpet to cut the hole in teh floor mang

                              1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
                              2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
                              1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
                              1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
                              2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
                              1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

                              please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

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