The first major decision was taking the plunge and ordering the car, the time came this week for the second major decision, ordering the engine.Over the last few weeks I have spoken to a number of custom engine builders, all were given the basic specification, Ford 302, 350 HP, EFI.
After some soul searching I decided to place my business with the Engine Factory. We all make personal choices; however as someone who is involved in sales daily, the decision was based on reputation, customer service and informative technical knowledge without overselling. Chris achieved this in a friendly and professional manner.
The Engine Factory was not the cheapest, however they were willing to make a deal, and having been in business since 1969 and built over 75,000 engines you have to figure they know what they are doing. In addition they provide a 12 month unlimited mileage warranty, which in itself says a lot about the quality of their work.
So what you gear heads have been waiting for, the specification:
Hypereutectic Federal Mogul 9.5 TO 1 compression
Speed Pro chrome moly piston rings
Comp Cams Steel Roller Xtreme Energy camshaft
Melling oil pump
Edelbrock RPM aluminum heads 60cc combustion chamber with bronze guides
Front sump 7 quart Canton racing oil pan
Cobra black wrinkled aluminum valve covers
Edelbrock performance RPM dual plane intake manifold
4 barrel 1000 CFM FAST EZ EFI System
Pertronix Flamethrower ignition, distributor and coil
Cobra oval black air cleaner with PCV ventilation system
Chrome 100 amp alternator one wire hook up
Complete MARCH under drive polished pulley set
Polished chrome alternator bracket
Quicktime steel bell housing
Fidanza Kevlar clutch
DB Electric starter
Nice!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the excellent progress. At the pace you are going, it certainly won't take 2 years.
That will be a real looker. Looks like you dropped down to a 302. I think 350HP will suffice. Do you have an ETA?
ReplyDeleteDelvery is 5 to 6 weeks
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