1979 302/5.0 Upgrade Help

[RichLich]

I'm having a devil of a time finding everything I need to do the upgrades on my 302/5.0L (serpentine belt) 'stang. I've been looking in lots of catalogs but have so far been unable to find a "coherent" set of hardware. What I want to do is this: new intake manifold, new carb (4 bbl), new complete dual exhaust (including exhaust manifolds), new cam, new pulleys, and new ignition. I'll even go new pistons if that will be needed. This is for a street legal machine.

I'd also like advice on going from the current T-3 to a better (read sturdier) transmission. Can I do an AOD and if so, what else will I have to change?

How about converting to 5-bolt wheels and rear brake upgrade to disc? If you've done it, what did you use?

Anybody know where I can get a replacement driver's bucket seat? How about sill plates?

As you can see, I have a lot of work to do!

Rich

(PS My '79 is actually a custom. I guess it is a custom because when I bought it, I bought it with a Benz 450SL nose-clip and hood kit already installed.)