[UglyFast88]

Thanks everyone, for the great info so far. Mach- I've got the Moroso kit now, and are wondering when I put in my new Explorer upper & lower intake, along with the new throttle body, if it'll go together fine. The accordian tube looks restrictive. Then again, it may be the stock tube? What about attaching the filter directly to the throttle body like Stang Runner? S-R? Thoughts?

I'm a little surprised by the choice in gears, (I'll get out of corners at a good RPM?) but I'll probably take your advice there. You all have more experience with this car than I do, and it'll be the first gear change I've ever had to do. (I'm not even thinking about doing that one myself...)

Bearings? I think what I'll do is run it for now, and if it blows up, buy a 60,000 or so mile Explorer motor with the GT40P heads on it, and just "rebuild." I can get the motor, for $700.- around here, and sell the intakes and TB for $200, and have a new low-mileage block and P heads for $500.- with good rings and everything else. Not bad at all.

You're running 20W50? <SMACK>

Yeah, I know it's sludge, but it's been so damn hot around here, the 10W30 coming out of my car was like Dasani, and thought I needed a little more. I'm averaging about 500-1000 miles per change, so It'll be due in another couple weeks, and I'll probably put 10w30 back in.

Reminds me of my neighbor who just changed oil in his 84 GT, put in 20w50, Motor honey, Restore, and Chevron fuel system cleaner in one fell swoop. Smack him? He'll be reading this...

Craig, you're an idiot.

Thanks again for your help!