'81 Mustang Cobra
02-27-2014, 09:12 AM
#1
'81 Mustang Cobra The car:
The old SBF 332.
Well, it's time to get the SSSTANG back on the road. The car has been sitting without an engine since July 2005 after a solid roller lifter came apart and pieces found their way through the 332. After that I put the car on the back burner and built a 30'x40' shop, then spent four years in Belgium with the USAF, retired and returned to start an auto detailing business. During this down-time (car) I tossed around ideas for a new engine. From rebuilding the SBF 332, to stepping up to a 363, to a turbo engine. Then in '09 I saw Tim's (Gray86hatch) LS build for his Mustang and it got my attention. I have followed his progress since and have been saving nickles and dimes.
Right before Christmas I bought a LH6 shortblock off ebay and sent the block to ERL. I talked to Seth a couple days ago and he was shipping my 454 dry sleeve shortblock out yesterday.
I have been gathering parts since Christmas but still have a ways to go.
Ed Curtis at Flowtech Induction has the Mast 305's for assembly and will be getting Mast 4500 intake next week. He will also be providing cam specs.
Tim and Ed have been answering questions and advising on this engine and I know it will be bad-***.
The old SBF 332.
Well, it's time to get the SSSTANG back on the road. The car has been sitting without an engine since July 2005 after a solid roller lifter came apart and pieces found their way through the 332. After that I put the car on the back burner and built a 30'x40' shop, then spent four years in Belgium with the USAF, retired and returned to start an auto detailing business. During this down-time (car) I tossed around ideas for a new engine. From rebuilding the SBF 332, to stepping up to a 363, to a turbo engine. Then in '09 I saw Tim's (Gray86hatch) LS build for his Mustang and it got my attention. I have followed his progress since and have been saving nickles and dimes.
Right before Christmas I bought a LH6 shortblock off ebay and sent the block to ERL. I talked to Seth a couple days ago and he was shipping my 454 dry sleeve shortblock out yesterday.
I have been gathering parts since Christmas but still have a ways to go.
Ed Curtis at Flowtech Induction has the Mast 305's for assembly and will be getting Mast 4500 intake next week. He will also be providing cam specs.
Tim and Ed have been answering questions and advising on this engine and I know it will be bad-***.
Last edited by SSSTANG#1; 04-22-2014 at 08:24 AM.
02-27-2014, 10:40 AM
#3
I got it from BBJ Automotive Cores in Lorena, TX. They didn't list the year, what it came out of or mileage. This is what wikipedia says...
LH6 applications:
2005–2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer including EXT (through 2006)
2005–2009 GMC Envoy Denali
2005–2006 GMC Envoy XL
2005 GMC Envoy XUV
2005–2007 Buick Rainier
2005–2009 Saab 9-7X
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2007-2009 GMC Sierra 1500
LH6 applications:
2005–2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer including EXT (through 2006)
2005–2009 GMC Envoy Denali
2005–2006 GMC Envoy XL
2005 GMC Envoy XUV
2005–2007 Buick Rainier
2005–2009 Saab 9-7X
2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2007-2009 GMC Sierra 1500
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02-28-2014, 07:53 PM
#18
Getting the transmission in will be an adventure in itself. The Magnum is set up for for a Ford so I have to get an LS adapter and input shaft and then a bellhousing and crossmember.
Last edited by SSSTANG#1; 03-01-2014 at 08:16 AM.
