Hey Bill, at least Pat kinda seemed to be into this. Maybe camera shy? Didn't crack a smile once. Mind you, when I'm doing my job, I'm all business too. Great job, can't wait to see this motor fire up!
I bought a ‘93 Cobra R model brand new and still had the plastic on the passenger seat when I took it to the drag strip. It was a fun car but it had the 351 in it. One of my biggest regrets was selling it.
Bill.. weren't there supposed to be head bolt washers installed before the bolts go in since those heads are designed also for 351w with 1/2inch bolts. That bolt kit should have head washers that step down the 1/2 inch holes in the head to 7/16 so the bolts don't walk. I didn't see those go in.
Good luck getting those lifters in with the heads on. A lot easier putting them in first... Forged crank in a stock 302 block? Why not go dart and pickle the original? You guys are cj pony parts correct? I think you would get a deep discount.
They go in really easy on this setup, I thought about that when I held the head up and we checked quickly just to make sure. I would love a Dart block but it is not really in the budget, this is my personal car so I have a lot of money invested already and can't do everything I would want to. - Bill
A forged crank is good insurance. Keep the boost to 8-9 and keep rpms down below 6000 and it should live for awhile. Its over on the outside cylinders you might have trouble Getting the lifters in. Depends on cylinder head and lifter manufacturer. If you got them in awesome. Maybe the thick head gasket helped out. Good luck with the build.
I loved the 93 cobra. I worked with a guy who had one. Went for many rides in it..he sold it for 11k back in 2001. Now a days . A 5.3LS on a China boi choo choo would be a nice upgrade for it.
I guess I don't understand why you wouldn't do a mild 331 stroker. Virtually the same price and keeping it to 331 at the stock block level it doesn't hurt longevity or cause any oiling issues. No huge extra machining costs at that stroke either. I guess 25 ci won't make an earth shattering difference but a little extra wouldn't hurt.
Dan Mallery it was simply a matter of not focusing on as much HP as possible, the 331 would have been easy but would put more stress on the block. I wanted something solid and as reliable as possible.
Vortech heritage series S trim. The X2 is the Street Cruiser head and is similar to the GT40X, it is designed for easy power and will work with stock valvetrain components.
Those rods pistons crank and heads are way overkill in the stock block, big money on a rotating assembly to be making power that's right on the edge of block destruction.
I wanted a reliable short block, not looking to make big power. 450-500 is plenty and the stock block has proven relatively reliable at that power level.
WOW! That engine build looks perfect.
Hell yeah guys! Another fantastic video, thank you!
Wow that is SUPER clean
LOVE THE BUILD!!
Hey Bill, at least Pat kinda seemed to be into this. Maybe camera shy? Didn't crack a smile once. Mind you, when I'm doing my job, I'm all business too. Great job, can't wait to see this motor fire up!
Being on camera isn't easy lol . He is all business when it comes to engine building though and I wouldn't have it any other way!
Hey Bill ! As Freddy Prince used to say , looooking gooood 😎👍.
Man, I’ve always wanted to learn how to build engines😕
Love this project
Sweet!! Its coming along.
Great job!
reminds me of when i was building my 351w. Only thing is usually you should coat the cylinder walls with oil when dropping the pistons in.
I bought a ‘93 Cobra R model brand new and still had the plastic on the passenger seat when I took it to the drag strip. It was a fun car but it had the 351 in it. One of my biggest regrets was selling it.
so you swapped a 351 into a super rare car? that wasnt very smart...
@@tufgriz8917 Maybe he meant that it was a '95 Cobra R.
@@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus lol right
Bill.. weren't there supposed to be head bolt washers installed before the bolts go in since those heads are designed also for 351w with 1/2inch bolts. That bolt kit should have head washers that step down the 1/2 inch holes in the head to 7/16 so the bolts don't walk. I didn't see those go in.
Good luck getting those lifters in with the heads on. A lot easier putting them in first...
Forged crank in a stock 302 block? Why not go dart and pickle the original? You guys are cj pony parts correct? I think you would get a deep discount.
They go in really easy on this setup, I thought about that when I held the head up and we checked quickly just to make sure. I would love a Dart block but it is not really in the budget, this is my personal car so I have a lot of money invested already and can't do everything I would want to. - Bill
A forged crank is good insurance. Keep the boost to 8-9 and keep rpms down below 6000 and it should live for awhile.
Its over on the outside cylinders you might have trouble Getting the lifters in. Depends on cylinder head and lifter manufacturer. If you got them in awesome.
Maybe the thick head gasket helped out.
Good luck with the build.
I loved the 93 cobra. I worked with a guy who had one. Went for many rides in it..he sold it for 11k back in 2001. Now a days . A 5.3LS on a China boi choo choo would be a nice upgrade for it.
da fuck?
No thread sealant on the head bolts that go into the water jackets?
I guess I don't understand why you wouldn't do a mild 331 stroker. Virtually the same price and keeping it to 331 at the stock block level it doesn't hurt longevity or cause any oiling issues. No huge extra machining costs at that stroke either. I guess 25 ci won't make an earth shattering difference but a little extra wouldn't hurt.
Dan Mallery it was simply a matter of not focusing on as much HP as possible, the 331 would have been easy but would put more stress on the block. I wanted something solid and as reliable as possible.
@@cjponyparts That's cool. I totally agree with you. That is why I thought only a 331 would still be in that realm of reliability.
Which cam did you decide to go with?
I went with a Ford Performance F303, old school I know. A custom would make more power but I always liked the F303 and went with it for nostalgia.
can anybody confirm the "piston flip" modification that makes the dot on the Piston face the rear for a little more compression? thanks
i paused at 14:48 to see viscosity of oil..5w20..is this what youll use in crank case?
No it was just an extra quart I had laying around and works for soaking the lifters.
How much power u going for?
It should make around 450-500 which is all I am looking for.
How much horse and torque are we looking to get with this set up ?
Nothing crazy, it should make right around 450-500 crank.
What supercharger are you putting on?
Are those heads the new version of the GT 40X?
Vortech heritage series S trim. The X2 is the Street Cruiser head and is similar to the GT40X, it is designed for easy power and will work with stock valvetrain components.
If your black engine ever leaks oil it will be hard to find the leak. Don’t ask me how I know. 😊
I don't think I've ever heard of a guy replacing the pistons, rods, and crank - and not going with at least a mild stroker.
Matt Farah's Million Mile Lexus now you have :). Like I said my goal was never max power, just solid reliability
@@cjponyparts You will certainly get that.
Did the top of the pistons have any indication of front of engine marks?
Those rods pistons crank and heads are way overkill in the stock block, big money on a rotating assembly to be making power that's right on the edge of block destruction.
I wanted a reliable short block, not looking to make big power. 450-500 is plenty and the stock block has proven relatively reliable at that power level.
@@cjponyparts I've personally seen the blocks crack at 500 flywheel horsepower, but I'm sure tuning can help it last.
Did I miss what camshaft they are using?
Ford Performance F303
All ARP except studs?
🤔 Woulda followed through beings all else addressed and especially beings she's going under boost.