Hey Rev, RE: ETs

diablopony · 11-10-2001, 09:42 AM

I saw your question on my 1/4 mile times. I haven't run my car yet with all the new mods. I just got it back from the paint shop, so I need to let it dry for a few months.

I will be at the track next spring to see where I'm at. Hopefully, by that time I will either have:

1. New create motor - I leaning toward the 5.0 M-6007-XE3 from Ford Racing
2. Rebuilt my short block - compression rings are shot

Any thoughts on either of these routes?

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'68 convert, 289, C-4, Edelbrock Performer package, Tri-Y headers, 3.25 rear gears

Rev · 11-11-2001, 07:31 PM

Diablo, I was just curioius because our engine, tranny, and rear end seem simialar. I kinda like the idea of rebuilding the original block if it hasn't been bored before. That way you get to choose all the components yourself (pistons,heads, cam,etc).

Rev

diablopony · 11-13-2001, 11:21 PM

My 289 block is the original and I don't think it has been bored out. The only problem around here is finding a good machine shop to do the short block. I've heard lots of horror stories and I want to take my time rebuilding this motor.

I like the crate motor idea because swapping it in should only take a few days. Then I can have my car to drive while I rebuild the 289.

Kind of an expensive way to go, but cheaper than throwing a rod and having to start over again.

11-10-2001, 09:42 AM	#1
diablopony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Clayton, CA USA Posts: 116	Hey Rev, RE: ETs I saw your question on my 1/4 mile times. I haven't run my car yet with all the new mods. I just got it back from the paint shop, so I need to let it dry for a few months. I will be at the track next spring to see where I'm at. Hopefully, by that time I will either have: 1. New create motor - I leaning toward the 5.0 M-6007-XE3 from Ford Racing 2. Rebuilt my short block - compression rings are shot Any thoughts on either of these routes? ------------------ '68 convert, 289, C-4, Edelbrock Performer package, Tri-Y headers, 3.25 rear gears

11-11-2001, 07:31 PM	#2
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Diablo, I was just curioius because our engine, tranny, and rear end seem simialar. I kinda like the idea of rebuilding the original block if it hasn't been bored before. That way you get to choose all the components yourself (pistons,heads, cam,etc). Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

11-13-2001, 11:21 PM	#3
diablopony Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Clayton, CA USA Posts: 116	My 289 block is the original and I don't think it has been bored out. The only problem around here is finding a good machine shop to do the short block. I've heard lots of horror stories and I want to take my time rebuilding this motor. I like the crate motor idea because swapping it in should only take a few days. Then I can have my car to drive while I rebuild the 289. Kind of an expensive way to go, but cheaper than throwing a rod and having to start over again. __________________ '68 convert, 5.0 GT-40 Crate motor, C-4, Tri-Y headers, 3.25 rear gears