new engine pictures

89lxstang · 12-12-2002, 04:05 AM

Well after 2 long years I finally have my new engine done. You can check it out at http://home1.gte.net/garciajv/ and click on the engine pics link. I know the site is not the greatest but haven't had time to redo it.

Let me know what you think and any suggestions or comments are welcome....good or bad

Also, if anybody knows of a good paint and auto body place in the L.A./orange county area please let me know as I'm looking to have my car painted.

have a good one,
Rob

HiFlow5 0 · 12-12-2002, 07:12 AM

Thats one nice looking motor! How did you go about polishing the ac compressor, p/s, and alt?

302 LX Eric · 12-12-2002, 09:02 AM

You put some hard work into your motor, and it shows. I really liked how you had the three progress pictures...very cool.

Again, nice job!

E

chris91LX · 12-12-2002, 10:04 AM

Very nice! I definitely don't have the patience to do that much detailing work on my motor, if I can't reach it with a wire wheel it doesn't get done

Coupe Devil · 12-12-2002, 12:01 PM

That really does look nice man. The polishing looks real nice. I wish i had more on mine to polish now. Might just polish the intake while its off and maybe get soem polished valve covers after seeing that..Then polish the Alt. Braket and alt.

Bradley

ultraflo · 12-12-2002, 02:16 PM

WOW!! ...that looks really nice, bro!

Love that intake!

89lxstang · 12-12-2002, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone........HiFlow - polishing the a/c was a pain. I polished it while it was still on the engine (if i had to do it again I would have taken it off) anyways, i bought some cone sanders and polishing wheels from http://www.eastwoodcompany.com that I used with my dremel to get into the tight spots. As for polishing the a/c lines was really simple. I used a steel wire brush attachement for the dremel (can be bought at home depot) and removed the paint. Then I just buffed it out with some chrome polish.

As for the alt. I had that taken apart and I just had the casing which made it very easy to handle. The p/s was the first piece I did and so it took the longest, but it's not that hard to get at. This site is great for learning how to polish. http://www.geocities.com/forced347/polishin1.htm

Bradley - I had polished my alt. bracket also but after awhile it started to develop rust for some reason. That's why if you notice on mine I painted it along with the a/c bracket. Plus I realized that it would be hard to maintain. I just thought I'd share my experience.

I think polished valve covers are very nice. Had I known I was going to do all of this I would have bought those.

If anybody has more questions or needs advice let me now.

Robert

93calcobra · 12-12-2002, 04:03 PM

that looks good

MEDIK418 · 12-13-2002, 08:08 PM

That looks nice. I just installed a new 8 inch buffer I picked up at Harbor freight and so far, I've managed to get most of what I was doing on me but I hope I can get my stuff looking half as nice as yours does. Nice job.

89lxstang · 12-16-2002, 06:57 PM

Hey Medik418,

I know what you mean about the stuff getting all over the place. I ended up having to cover most anything around so as to not make a mess. Just take your time and I'm sure you can get a mirror like shine with no problem.

take care,
Rob

12-12-2002, 04:05 AM	#1
89lxstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Beach, Ca 90807 Posts: 13	new engine pictures Well after 2 long years I finally have my new engine done. You can check it out at http://home1.gte.net/garciajv/ and click on the engine pics link. I know the site is not the greatest but haven't had time to redo it. Let me know what you think and any suggestions or comments are welcome....good or bad Also, if anybody knows of a good paint and auto body place in the L.A./orange county area please let me know as I'm looking to have my car painted. have a good one, Rob

12-12-2002, 07:12 AM	#2
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	Thats one nice looking motor! How did you go about polishing the ac compressor, p/s, and alt? __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

12-12-2002, 09:02 AM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Great job! You put some hard work into your motor, and it shows. I really liked how you had the three progress pictures...very cool. Again, nice job! E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

12-12-2002, 10:04 AM	#4
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	Very nice! I definitely don't have the patience to do that much detailing work on my motor, if I can't reach it with a wire wheel it doesn't get done __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

12-12-2002, 12:01 PM	#5
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	That really does look nice man. The polishing looks real nice. I wish i had more on mine to polish now. Might just polish the intake while its off and maybe get soem polished valve covers after seeing that..Then polish the Alt. Braket and alt. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

12-12-2002, 02:16 PM	#6
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	WOW!! ...that looks really nice, bro! Love that intake! __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

12-12-2002, 02:33 PM	#7
89lxstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Beach, Ca 90807 Posts: 13	Thanks for the comments everyone........HiFlow - polishing the a/c was a pain. I polished it while it was still on the engine (if i had to do it again I would have taken it off) anyways, i bought some cone sanders and polishing wheels from http://www.eastwoodcompany.com that I used with my dremel to get into the tight spots. As for polishing the a/c lines was really simple. I used a steel wire brush attachement for the dremel (can be bought at home depot) and removed the paint. Then I just buffed it out with some chrome polish. As for the alt. I had that taken apart and I just had the casing which made it very easy to handle. The p/s was the first piece I did and so it took the longest, but it's not that hard to get at. This site is great for learning how to polish. http://www.geocities.com/forced347/polishin1.htm Bradley - I had polished my alt. bracket also but after awhile it started to develop rust for some reason. That's why if you notice on mine I painted it along with the a/c bracket. Plus I realized that it would be hard to maintain. I just thought I'd share my experience. I think polished valve covers are very nice. Had I known I was going to do all of this I would have bought those. If anybody has more questions or needs advice let me now. Robert

12-12-2002, 04:03 PM	#8
93calcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: sacramento california Posts: 97	that looks good __________________ 1993 red cobra 1999 ford lightning 1999 bmw 3m 2003 lincoln ls

12-13-2002, 08:08 PM	#9
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	That looks nice. I just installed a new 8 inch buffer I picked up at Harbor freight and so far, I've managed to get most of what I was doing on me but I hope I can get my stuff looking half as nice as yours does. Nice job. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

12-16-2002, 06:57 PM	#10
89lxstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Beach, Ca 90807 Posts: 13	Hey Medik418, I know what you mean about the stuff getting all over the place. I ended up having to cover most anything around so as to not make a mess. Just take your time and I'm sure you can get a mirror like shine with no problem. take care, Rob

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