Houston we have a problem

Piston

crank

T&L out'a NC has a 351C based 408 for about $6K. I will probably go that route next. I'm at 40 over w/a thin wall in the bottom of one cylinder. All things considered it's a few day swap and should be plg N play... "408 V-1"

http://www.tandlengines.com/fo...51w_based_index.html

Veteran OOR Pantera racer Dennis Attenucci swears by Russ Fulps engines.
http://russfulp.com/

Auuuwch...

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Originally posted by PLT-1:
T&L out'a NC has a 351C based 408 for about $6K. I will probably go that route next.

Prior to going with T&L I would recommend you read this thread on gt40'S.com.

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/fee...-control-beware.html

Julian

You are going shopping for an aluminum block!

Michael

Quality parts and machine work are close in price between builders. If a motor builders price is much cheaper than other quality builders, then I'd be worried.
My next motor will be from Fulps and I'll pay the shipping from California to ensure quality.
Will

I hope this is not your new car. Looks like I havea cracked block in my Falcon.

Further inspection shows damage on 3 other cylinders. This block is toast. I think I am going to have something built local. Any good builder can put together a short block with a balanced stroker kit. I already have a stroker engine being built for my other "P" car, looks like I'll pick up another block and put a second one under construction.
Captintobeys, Yea, I bought this car knowing it had engine troubles, just hoping for a little less destruction. She'll be out causing havic for local vette owners in short order Hope your falcon block fairs better than mine. Got a good engine builder in Ft. Myers if you need one.

I have been taking pieces to Ron at a shop called Motorplex in North Ft Myers. There is also a Mustang specialty shop but I do not know anything about them. I have run into mostly Bow Tie guys. There Is a transmission shop I know about that the owner had a Hot Pantera. He sold it because of a 140 mph speeding ticket in town. Call me at 898-2000.

Save your main caps. You can easily turn a 2 bolt block into a 4 bolt with them. All 2 bolt blocks are cast with the 4 bolt boss in place.

Mark

Mark,
Good thinking, I am picking up a block on Thursday and taking it to the builders, I'll give him the main caps too.

May I ask how this turned out? I hope well!