67 whippled-coyote fastback

[migg400]

I got the engine installed over the 4th of July weekend and mocked up the radiator and heat exchanger a few days ago.

[67greengt]

What kind of oil filter mount is that?

[migg400]

What kind of oil filter mount is that?

Its the factory engine oil cooler (F150).

[DrFraZZy]

subscribing! I love where and how this is going... I want to buy a 1967 to 1970 cougar and do the same thing

[andrewb70]

That engine is so massive...LOL

Do yourself a favor. Call Tanks, Inc. and order the cork gaskets for the filler, pump, and sender. Then use Permatex 80019 Aviation sealer. The rubber gaskets will swell like crazy.

Andrew

[Peter Mc Mahon]

Is it a truck engine or mustang engine? Are you using that one for clearance issues? Different crossmember but mine did not have a fit issue with the stock oil filter location. Love your car! And I can safely say, that even when only stock and no super charger, it will fly!

[migg400]

Andrewb70 - Thanks for the tips. I actually have the Aeromotive 340 Stealth Tank which I'm hoping will survive for a while but I will keep your recommendations in mind.

Peter - It's a truck engine out of a 2012 F150. Not using it due to clearance issues. I know the truck that it came out of which only had just under 5k miles on it and I got it for a good deal plus the factory oil cooler. The compression is 10.5:1 vs 11:1 of the Mustang.

Thanks for the feedback guys!!

[migg400]

Mocked up the Radiator and coolant tanks (which sit a tad bit too high) and I guess making the decision to relocate the battery to the trunk early on was a wise move.

[andrewb70]

Andrewb70 - Thanks for the tips. I actually have the Aeromotive 340 Stealth Tank which I'm hoping will survive for a while but I will keep your recommendations in mind.
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Thanks for the feedback guys!!

The pump has nothing to do with it. It is the rubber gaskets that seal the pump insert to the tank. The same gaskets are used for the sender and the filler. You can probably use the rubber gaskets, just smear the aviation sealer all over them.

Andrew

[migg400]

Thanks Andrew,

I'll do that when I do the final install on the tank.

[migg400]

I haven't posted any updates in a while, but things are still moving along (slowly!). I have the PS pump permanently mounted and all of the lines made and ran to the Hydroboost unit. The Radiator, and Heat exchanger are mocked up as well as all the coolant hose routing. Currently making the brackets for the coolant tanks and I need to make a few more brackets for the Heat exchanger. Hopefully I can get back to the few spots underneath that I need to weld up so that I can finish the coating and seam sealing.

[Crestronwizard]

Coming together .

[funbnme]

Great build...I'm hunting for a fastback now with plans to do the front & rear suspension upgrades like you've done. Not sure about engine though...might keep it a bit more vintage looking, but with a fast EFI or similiar setup.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Very nice!

[migg400]

Thanks for the great comments guys.

[migg400]

So I threw the fenders and hood on for one last time before pulling it all apart for touch up and final assembly, and for some strange reason I had the crazy idea that the hood would clear the blower??
Well, I guess its time to shop for a raised hood??

[blade]

Nice build! I wonder if the center section of a newer gt500 would give you enough clearance?

[migg400]

Nice build! I wonder if the center section of a newer gt500 would give you enough clearance?

That would look awesome if it does. Hopefully I can dig up some pics to get a few ideas?

[Peter Mc Mahon]

I would personally ditch the Fram oil filter out of paranoia.

[migg400]

I would personally ditch the Fram oil filter out of paranoia.

Trust me, its gonna get ditched! Just temporary....