67 Fastback - Project Dalamar

[Dalamar]

Thanks Lucky13bird!





ATOMonkye - here's what I used on those arms:

-knocked down the high points with a flap disk on a grinder
-sanded with 150 grit, palm sander
-sanded with 300 grit, palm sander
-sanded with 500 grit by hand
-polished with rotary and wool pad/Meg 105 polish

[latamud]

I just found this build, its uncanny how much we have in common and started around the same time. The Cobra IRS, 3.73s, Cleveland, 94-98 Vert donor, flares, even the same wheels. I'm still not done with mine. I did a test drive about 4 years ago and haven't been home long enough to do anything.

Subscribing.

[Dalamar]

that's pretty cool. where is your build i'd like to check it out?

[charliezrods]

absolutely beautiful. Hopping someday I will do this to my dream machine.

[Dalamar]

Greetings fellow builders.

Well.... life happened the last year or so with us, but we are back on it!

here are a few update pictures:

[Dalamar]

We've been working on the rough panels. added to the side skirt. I like the proportion of it.

[Dalamar]

After much research on what it would take to get the Cleveland up to par with an efi conversion, needed machined parts and all other accessories, trans, trans controller ect...
I decided to shelf the C and go with a 5.0 Coyote instead.

3 main factors that changed my mind.

1)drivability
2)cost (vs.)
3)power potential and required parts.

heres' a few pics:
Coyote 5.0 complete kit with 6-speed trans:






It shipped today and should be here in a week or so

[Motown 454]

Some sweet power there! congrats.

[chunger]

After much research on what it would take to get the Cleveland up to par with an efi conversion, needed machined parts and all other accessories, trans, trans controller ect...
I decided to shelf the C and go with a 5.0 Coyote instead.

3 main factors that changed my mind.

1)drivability
2)cost (vs.)
3)power potential and required parts.

Wow, this is kinda surprising. Most of the Coyotes kits that I've seen have been around 10-12k (depending on what accessories / extras you want with it). I'm surprised to hear that you didn't feel you could have gotten the Cleveland there with that kind of budget. I mean these don't these Coyotes make a bit over 400 horse? That's a level that's pretty easy to reach with virtually any engine today.

[syborg tt]

Well this project just got a little more exciting. I can't wait to see this car finished.

After much research on what it would take to get the Cleveland up to par with an efi conversion, needed machined parts and all other accessories, trans, trans controller ect...
I decided to shelf the C and go with a 5.0 Coyote instead.

3 main factors that changed my mind.

1)drivability
2)cost (vs.)
3)power potential and required parts.

heres' a few pics:
Coyote 5.0 complete kit with 6-speed trans:






It shipped today and should be here in a week or so

[Crestronwizard]

Wow, this is kinda surprising. Most of the Coyotes kits that I've seen have been around 10-12k (depending on what accessories / extras you want with it). I'm surprised to hear that you didn't feel you could have gotten the Cleveland there with that kind of budget. I mean these don't these Coyotes make a bit over 400 horse? That's a level that's pretty easy to reach with virtually any engine today.

Not speaking for Dalamar , but my experience is that these engine/transmissions can be gotten as pullouts for around $6k. The driveability is way better than the Clevelands or Windsors at the same HP level. Also, much easier to up the HP on the 4V engines.

[Z06killinSBF]

You'll like that. Makes me wish I'd gone IFS and a modern motor.

[Peter Mc Mahon]

I have a coyote in my truck and I love it. It pulls to redline crazy fast, and gets pretty decent gas mileage. I have a 4R70W trans i mine.

[Crestronwizard]

I have a coyote in my truck and I love it. It pulls to redline crazy fast, and gets pretty decent gas mileage. I have a 4R70W trans i mine.

That's the same setup I'm putting in the F100. Haven't driven it yet.

[Dalamar]

Thanks for the feedback guys!

I've driven a mustang with the 5.0 Coyote in it it pulled in every gear, like Peter said.
I have a completely built and turbo charged SN95, 4.6 SOHC mod motor, 580 to the wheels, and the Coyote is just smoother all around.

Chunger - It's more about the all around drivability vs max power.
pushrod - vs - variable valve timing, DOHC, Alum block, 6 speed trans, all integrated to run with computer and all that supporting stuff, ect ect.... That's my opinion on it anyway.

I do have a truck project that i'll be using the Cleveland in when this car is done.

[Dalamar]

Thanks Wayne!


Geoff, it sounds like Peter just confirmed that you are going to love it





Speaking of power,
Check this out:
http://vmptuning.com/50l-superchargers/stage150gen2/

[Dalamar]

You'll like that. Makes me wish I'd gone IFS and a modern motor.

Thanks man, I'm pretty stoked!

[Dalamar]

Not speaking for Dalamar , but my experience is that these engine/transmissions can be gotten as pullouts for around $6k. The driveability is way better than the Clevelands or Windsors at the same HP level. Also, much easier to up the HP on the 4V engines.

you Sir, have nailed it! I got this for less than 10 shipped - to finish up the Cleveland and R470W would have cost more. I agree with what you said about the drivablilty and the upgradability.

[Dalamar]

The power plant arrived!
here's some photos








So glad I put in this over sized beam and hoist!

[kencobra]

Dalamar