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2FastLX · 06-08-2001, 04:04 AM

I've heard way too many people complain about reliability issues with the 347's to even consider buying one. This is going to be a daily driver so it HAS to be dependable and 50lbs more weight isn't going to make much of a difference when you consider the added cubic inches (will be bored .060 over). Plus I have my battery in the hatch, no A/C or smog, etc, etc, so it'll be plenty light enough in the front end. Not to mention the fact I'll be going with aluminum heads which will drop even more weight from the front. Future plans are to go with an Incon turbo or Vortech S trim and I've heard that a 351 would be great for that.

I guess I already have my mind made up that a 351 will be going in sometime in the future because the problems I am having right now with my current setup have me so frustrated I no longer have any desire whatsoever to continue fighting this thing. It's draining my wallet chasing an unsolved mystery and nobody seems to have a clue what could be causing my problems. If someone close by could come and fix this vacuum problem of mine they will be classified as the ULTIMATE STANG GUY in my book because I've tried everything everyone has told me to try and I've stumped the best of them along with myself, my brother, and a few Stang buddies from my area (see pulling codes post).

Smokedawg - I am in Mecca. 20 miles North of Terre Haute.

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Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph

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06-08-2001, 04:04 AM	#11
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I've heard way too many people complain about reliability issues with the 347's to even consider buying one. This is going to be a daily driver so it HAS to be dependable and 50lbs more weight isn't going to make much of a difference when you consider the added cubic inches (will be bored .060 over). Plus I have my battery in the hatch, no A/C or smog, etc, etc, so it'll be plenty light enough in the front end. Not to mention the fact I'll be going with aluminum heads which will drop even more weight from the front. Future plans are to go with an Incon turbo or Vortech S trim and I've heard that a 351 would be great for that. I guess I already have my mind made up that a 351 will be going in sometime in the future because the problems I am having right now with my current setup have me so frustrated I no longer have any desire whatsoever to continue fighting this thing. It's draining my wallet chasing an unsolved mystery and nobody seems to have a clue what could be causing my problems. If someone close by could come and fix this vacuum problem of mine they will be classified as the ULTIMATE STANG GUY in my book because I've tried everything everyone has told me to try and I've stumped the best of them along with myself, my brother, and a few Stang buddies from my area (see pulling codes post). Smokedawg - I am in Mecca. 20 miles North of Terre Haute. ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241 [This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 06-08-2001).] [This message has been edited by 2FastLX (edited 06-08-2001).]