79 pace car engine

BLOCKER · 04-29-2002, 01:32 PM

I am thinking of taking on some what of a project/resto. I want to build a 79 pace car but have some "perfomance" mods to it....
Here is what I am thinking for the engine tell me what you think, or if it is possible.

1. 87 GT heads**ported (if they will fit???) (recomendations)
2. four barrel carb set up (stock 83-85 intake**ported) 650 holley carb
3. b 303 or e 303 roller cam
4. the block rebuilt, balanced and blueprinted

what do you think this will run (hp, torque)
please keep in mind I am building this to be a cruiser not a drag car....

thanks for any info

Tim89LXvert · 04-29-2002, 01:42 PM

If you are planning a rebuild with a roller cam, you should get a roller cam motor. If you buy a rebuildable 87-up you will get seasoned roller block. If it only need a hone, they you have the forged pistons for the reliefs.

If you do some porting on the E7 heads, cam, and carb with good exhaust, you should be able to do 250 RWHP pretty reliably.

BLOCKER · 04-29-2002, 05:15 PM

Is a roller cam out of the question for an 79 motor or is it just cheeper to buy the 87 up block?

Tim89LXvert · 04-30-2002, 07:23 AM

I am not an expert on the subject, but I am sure others with pre-roller engine can speak with more authority....

You can run a roller cam in that engine, but you will need to get a roller cam conversion kit. I don't think they are cheap, and if you are planning on running E7 heads, then it may be better for you to get a whole 87-92 motor.

04-29-2002, 01:32 PM	#1
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	79 pace car engine I am thinking of taking on some what of a project/resto. I want to build a 79 pace car but have some "perfomance" mods to it.... Here is what I am thinking for the engine tell me what you think, or if it is possible. 1. 87 GT headsported (if they will fit???) (recomendations) 2. four barrel carb set up (stock 83-85 intakeported) 650 holley carb 3. b 303 or e 303 roller cam 4. the block rebuilt, balanced and blueprinted what do you think this will run (hp, torque) please keep in mind I am building this to be a cruiser not a drag car.... thanks for any info __________________ -1988 MUSTANG COBRA GT (Canadian...eh!) -1987 Mustang LX coupe (2.3L) -1978 Harley Davidson FLH -2008 Harley Davidson Nightster 1200 -2008 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special -1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertable

04-29-2002, 01:42 PM	#2
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	If you are planning a rebuild with a roller cam, you should get a roller cam motor. If you buy a rebuildable 87-up you will get seasoned roller block. If it only need a hone, they you have the forged pistons for the reliefs. If you do some porting on the E7 heads, cam, and carb with good exhaust, you should be able to do 250 RWHP pretty reliably. __________________ 1989 LX Convertible, blue with white top and leather, 5 speed. Engine: GT40 al. heads, Cobra intake, TFS cam, 1.7RR, etc.... LOLDrivetrain: SPEC II clutch & FMS Billet flywheel, Pro 5.0 shifter w/Cobra knob and aluminum driveshaft through 3.73:1 gears.Chassis: 4 wheel disk w/Cobra front brakes, GT rears and 2001 "Bullitt" wheels Rear: MM adjustable LCAs with Griggs springs, KYB shocks. Front: Koni red struts, FMS "C" springs and full poly bushings. Full length MM sub frame connectors, steeda 2pt. K-brace.Misc.: 130a alt. upgrade, R134a conversion. Photos of my car

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04-29-2002, 05:15 PM	#3
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	Is a roller cam out of the question for an 79 motor or is it just cheeper to buy the 87 up block?

04-30-2002, 07:23 AM	#4
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	I am not an expert on the subject, but I am sure others with pre-roller engine can speak with more authority.... You can run a roller cam in that engine, but you will need to get a roller cam conversion kit. I don't think they are cheap, and if you are planning on running E7 heads, then it may be better for you to get a whole 87-92 motor.