Going to go look at this Stang tomorrow.. opinions?

[Steve1968LS2]

Seems like a decent deal for the money and with two motors I should be able to sell one or both of them..

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/car/84782754.html

I sorta wanted a running car to make things easy but the price is right, at least I think it is.. thoughts on that?

And it is local..

Lining up the project cars.. lol..

[JLM]

The price seems about right. Looks like the car may be decently solid, maybe minor body work depending on how showy you want to go.

Oh lord the engine possabilities though!

I'm thinking:
Aluminum 4.6 bored to a 302 from VT engines, ported/polished 4 valve heads, 03/04 cobra intercooler system with Kenne Bell 2.4, 03/04 cobra tank with dual Focus pumps, MJChip mega drive module and 60 lb injectors. 800 hp combo there. Or if you wanted some more for track events going with a high compression NA 4 valve. Lots of top end power in a combo that will sing easily to 7500 rpm. Plus, there's nothing quite like the sound of a Ford modular engine.

[teamplex65]

Looks like a solid car. Whats the story, did he just run out of money or interest? Are all the mods done right, OR are they reversable (meaning he didnt hack anything up)

"Again this is a project for someone who knows about cars."

Are you sure you qualify?

[Steve1968LS2]

The price seems about right. Looks like the car may be decently solid, maybe minor body work depending on how showy you want to go.

Oh lord the engine possabilities though!

I'm thinking:
Aluminum 4.6 bored to a 302 from VT engines, ported/polished 4 valve heads, 03/04 cobra intercooler system with Kenne Bell 2.4, 03/04 cobra tank with dual Focus pumps, MJChip mega drive module and 60 lb injectors. 800 hp combo there. Or if you wanted some more for track events going with a high compression NA 4 valve. Lots of top end power in a combo that will sing easily to 7500 rpm. Plus, there's nothing quite like the sound of a Ford modular engine.

This car won't be too showy.. in fact not showy at all. I want it to be presentable at cruise night or for romping around town but it will be mostly business and a car for the track. Being a CA car hopefully it is solid..

As for the powertrain.. WHOA BOSS!! I'm not made of cash so no exotic motors or $12k Cobra motors.. lol.. I want it carburated since my current project is EFI and I want the engine a bit more old school since my current car is going tech..

I guess I should ask what people would like to see for motors.. something REAL WORLD that somebody could actually afford.. good mid range and low end torque.. thoughts? I would think 400rwhp would be MORE than enough for track work..

[Steve1968LS2]

Looks like a solid car. Whats the story, did he just run out of money or interest? Are all the mods done right, OR are they reversable (meaning he didnt hack anything up)

"Again this is a project for someone who knows about cars."

Are you sure you qualify?

Well, he lives in Newport Beach (expensive) so I think he just lost interest or got nagged to death by the wife.. lol

Well, I would expect that quote since it has no motor in it...

[Ralph LoGrasso]

That car NEEDS an '03 Cobra mill. I don't know much about 'em, but even a bone stock bolt-on engine with a smaller SC pulley, tuning and a good exhaust setup should net you 450rwhp or so. C'mon Steve, the cobra is calling...

[vanzuuk1]

that seems like a great deal.i even like the way it sits with the nascar wheels.

[teamplex65]

yeah the stance is really good as it is.

[Steve1968LS2]

That car NEEDS an '03 Cobra mill. I don't know much about 'em, but even a bone stock bolt-on engine with a smaller SC pulley, tuning and a good exhaust setup should net you 450rwhp or so. C'mon Steve, the cobra is calling...

So what your saying is that pt.com wants to sponsor the car and give me a blown cobra motor???

Wow.. I don't know what to say.. thanks!!!!!



Seriously though.. my 68 is gonna be a higher end project so I would like to keep this one more accesable to the masses. Projects are more than just what I want, it has to be fun for the readers as well.

I for one would love a Cobra mod motor but I don't think it is good for the mag, at least not this time. I could build the 302 that comes with the car.. hmm.. Still not the carbed motor I want though.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

So what your saying is that pt.com wants to sponsor the car and give me a blown cobra motor???

Wow.. I don't know what to say.. thanks!!!!!



Seriously though.. my 68 is gonna be a higher end project so I would like to keep this one more accesable to the masses. Projects are more than just what I want, it has to be fun for the readers as well.

I for one would love a Cobra mod motor but I don't think it is good for the mag, at least not this time. I could build the 302 that comes with the car.. hmm.. Still not the carbed motor I want though.

Back pedals out of room very slowly...


I hear what you're saying about the high end cost of Penny. She's high maintenance... A 302 would be pretty cool. Go with a Small block for weight savings. What are you looking at for suspension?

[teamplex65]

The 302's are probably pretty easy to pick up at a junk yard with all the mustangs from the past. Not sure at all how tough they are to convert but its pretty possible your readers could accomplish this for minimal costs.

Lord knows they make enough motor mods for 302's

[kmcanally]

347 forged stroker kits are a dime a dozen now...Ford sells a 450/450 347 crate motor too...

[Steve1968LS2]

The 302's are probably pretty easy to pick up at a junk yard with all the mustangs from the past. Not sure at all how tough they are to convert but its pretty possible your readers could accomplish this for minimal costs.

Lord knows they make enough motor mods for 302's

Yea, I was thinking that too.. the car comes with an older 289 and working (aleged) 302 from a newer 'stang.. and you are right about the aftermarket for 5.0 motors.. it is HUGE and next to a SBC the parts are pretty cheap..

I wonder if I could run in AV8SS with a modern V8? I will have to check. I still dig the idea of a carburated motor though.. well, I could sell both mills and put the cast into a good block.. a 351 should fit but an old school 302 might be better.

I will snap some pics tomorrow..

[Steve Chryssos]

Sounds too cheap. Stay calm.

[F70t/a]

If the car is solid then thats not bad at all. Nice find

[SatisTraction]

a 351w is way better!! on a $6000 budget you can build a eagle based 418w stroker, afr 225 heads, vic jr intake, 850 carb, and a custom cam. You will make over 400rwhp and have enough bottom end to roast the biggest tires. i do not road race the 418w powered ford in my sig but it will run 10.oh's on 93 octane pump gas all day long

PM me if you want details

[Steve1968LS2]

Sounds too cheap. Stay calm.

Yea, I was thinking the same thing.. but.. since the car is in non-running motor I imagine that scares off many people, hence the bargin price..

Will see tomorrow..

[69Nova]

If it is in good shape I say go for it. And sell both engines to fund a oldschool 302. If in decent condition leave the paint alone.

Andrew Petty

[zbugger]

I think you can do what my neighbor did with his mustang. Had a 289, made it a 302. While he had the stock heads fully ported, you could go with the World Products heads an a Victor series intake topped by a modified 780 Holley carb. My neighbor had a Edelbrock RPM cam in it, and it ran strong and sounded great, but I'd recommend something different. As I'm at work, I can't grab a catalog and recommend a grind to start from, but I know you could figure something out. That engine I described should rev very well, make great power, and be a blast around the track. It's not overboard, and it should be very streetable. But, it's just an idea.

[dropit69]

nice buy..guy down the street from me has like 4 of that style car ..and with 2 motors you should make a little back..id buy it if i was out there..