1979 Ford Failmont (4.8/Big Turbo/TH400)
09-22-2010, 05:41 PM
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I weighed the car as it sits, full tank of gas it read 2740. Still has all of the A/C and Power Steering components. Keep in mind, the All Iron Inline-6 with Iron intake manifold should weigh a significant amount.
Should be close, if it weighs sub 3000 I will be impressed. Honestly, if I could afford a heavy 4l80e I would put that in. I don't build drag cars, I like street cars - I will be daily driving this when finished.
As for the rims I'm not sure yet. I'll definitely come with with something sneaky.
Should be close, if it weighs sub 3000 I will be impressed. Honestly, if I could afford a heavy 4l80e I would put that in. I don't build drag cars, I like street cars - I will be daily driving this when finished.
As for the rims I'm not sure yet. I'll definitely come with with something sneaky.
10-03-2010, 01:54 AM
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Pictures of the Patriot Gold Spring Kit
I have been entertaining the idea of using E85 lately... Sorry for the lack of real progress. This car is currently my daily driver, I'm trying to get my '87 LX Notchback running so I can drive that and put this under the knife. The Mustang was once Turbo/Blowthrough Carb before I decided to build this. I need to fix my butchery and put it back to Stock/Fuel Injection/driveable/reliable.
I have been entertaining the idea of using E85 lately... Sorry for the lack of real progress. This car is currently my daily driver, I'm trying to get my '87 LX Notchback running so I can drive that and put this under the knife. The Mustang was once Turbo/Blowthrough Carb before I decided to build this. I need to fix my butchery and put it back to Stock/Fuel Injection/driveable/reliable.
10-10-2010, 01:47 PM
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Mustang is now running, insured and tagged. The Fairmont is out of commission and under the knife for the swap. Picture to come soon. Ordered a Black Tial Knockoff from RPS. Should be buying the AJE Swap K-Member soon. Pictures to come!
11-19-2010, 05:21 PM
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Now that the Mustang runs....
I'm starting to rip apart the Failmont!
Picture to comes tomorrow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjgGnxx6LZs
I'm starting to rip apart the Failmont!
Picture to comes tomorrow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjgGnxx6LZs
12-28-2010, 08:47 PM
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Out of town, no real progress. Bought a water pump for 99 cents on eBay...one that came with the motor was fubar'd.
Where can I get the cam swap gasket kit for a good price?
Where can I get the cam swap gasket kit for a good price?
