Ford 5.0 build for 66 Fairlane

[derekm]

This thread is about the tear down & rebuild of the motor from my 89 lx that I'm swapping into my '66 FORD FAIRLANE (http://stuntride.com/vbstunt/showthread.php?t=5638)

The donor is a 89 lx with 115k. I knew it would need some cleaning, refurbishing so I did a comp test a couple weeks ago and got great results in all 8 cyls (135psi+) and the AOD was rebuilt 3k ago so I decided just to freshen up the motor instead of a complete rebuild. I am also adding GT40p heads(explorer heads),explorer upper/lower intakes as well as a trick flow cam/springs.
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/car/50.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/car/wtrPump.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/car/frtCover.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/car/tChain.jpg

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http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/car/fuelLineHoldr.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/car/valveTrain.jpg

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We'll see how tomorrow pans out and try to get paint & some assembly done!

[MAZIN]

Man you have all the fun! Still trying to find a good 5.0 for my 95 mustang. LOTA just on cl as of late. Keep us posted!

[derekm]

craigslist has a lot of "Colorado curse"... people think their cars/trucks/bikes are worth more than other parts of the country???? I looked at the 89lx, guy was asking 1200, I paid 900 & drove it home from east Aurora(I am near Colfax/Colorado)and racked up a few miles dicking around here n there too!

[derekm]

Man you have all the fun! Still trying to find a good 5.0 for my 95 mustang. LOTA just on cl as of late. Keep us posted!
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1580224789.html

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1577248277.html

also I was looking at this 90k motor for $325
http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/1566064493.html

[Keyser Soze]

Man you have all the fun! Still trying to find a good 5.0 for my 95 mustang. LOTA just on cl as of late. Keep us posted!

Hold out for a bit. I'm sure you'll be able to yank one of these out of a wadded 2011

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/attachments/2005-2009-mustang-talk/86619d1262019072-new-coyote-5-0-photo-5.0.jpeg

[Dirt2Sportbikes]

Nice. I'm doing the same with my Mustang 66 but I am going to go electric with a lot of the power hogs. I think an electric water pump, fuel pump and fan is going to be a good idea when I want to drop the hammer.
Didn't you have a 390 in there before? What happened with that?

[MAZIN]

Hold out for a bit. I'm sure you'll be able to yank one of these out of a wadded 2011

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/attachments/2005-2009-mustang-talk/86619d1262019072-new-coyote-5-0-photo-5.0.jpeg



Lol no doubt and it mounts the same as the 4.6, READ MY LIPS NO NEW MOUNTS!!! lol I wish, man have you read about the 2011 gt's? 6 speed over 400hp stock, but the downside is that you would need to redo the rods if you intend to put a super charger on it.

[MAZIN]

I agree!! thx for the post with the links also, would love to hop on it but need to take care of some things first.



craigslist has a lot of "Colorado curse"... people think their cars/trucks/bikes are worth more than other parts of the country???? I looked at the 89lx, guy was asking 1200, I paid 900 & drove it home from east Aurora(I am near Colfax/Colorado)and racked up a few miles dicking around here n there too!

[derekm]

it had a 390 then a 428.
Got some work done today...
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/blu5o5.jpg

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Had to drill out front cover for dipstick & still need to dowel tho old hole dip hole in the block :)

[derekm]

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/blu5o3.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/blu5o10.jpg

[MAZIN]

Man ford blue and even labeled your tool drawers, your living the dream buddy!!!! Looks great man!

[Dirt2Sportbikes]

I picked up some labels for my drawers from pep boys they have magnets on them and they are chromed with flames. Its bitchen.

So you had all those engines in there. What happened to make you take them out? And what is the benifit of the 5.0 now? I think they rev higher which means higher top speed so that's good but what else?

[derekm]

I picked up some labels for my drawers from pep boys they have magnets on them and they are chromed with flames. Its bitchen.

I have A LOT of stuff crammed into that lil box set up!

So you had all those engines in there. What happened to make you take them out? And what is the benifit of the 5.0 now? I think they rev higher which means higher top speed so that's good but what else?

The car came with the 390, it was quick but I wanted something nicer & fresher in there. I came across the 428 from a guy I was looking into having rebuild the 390. I could't pass it up. The car was a TORQUE MONSTER! but always smelled like gas and FE ford stuff is harder to come by and usually cOst more. Now I have a less powerful motor with tons more stuff available, fuel injection and overdrive!

[derekm]

It's gonna be shitty for a hand full of days so I wanted to get it as sealed up as poss. I yanked the pan back off & spent waaaaaay too long on the wire wheel stripping 3 coats of paint(incl an orange one????) to re-spray it black. Also buttoned up the dipstick & new oil pump/pick-up.

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/car/blue5o12.jpg

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[Dirt2Sportbikes]

You're doing a great job on her. Keep us up to date. What are you doing with the tranny?

[derekm]

You're doing a great job on her. Keep us up to date. What are you doing with the tranny?

Nothing for now, It was rebuilt 3k miles ago. I will be doing an upgraded valve body & hi stall soon(might just do stall converter while its still apart this coming week)

[Dirt2Sportbikes]

I'm impressed with your skill and dedication to your project. I can't seem to get my ass in gear to do my own. Maybe its doubt about my own skills but looking over your work inspires me to try.
What did you do with your old engine?

[Tylar]

Hold out for a bit. I'm sure you'll be able to yank one of these out of a wadded 2011

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/attachments/2005-2009-mustang-talk/86619d1262019072-new-coyote-5-0-photo-5.0.jpeg

A thing of beauty.

[derekm]

I'm impressed with your skill and dedication to your project. I can't seem to get my ass in gear to do my own. Maybe its doubt about my own skills but looking over your work inspires me to try.
What did you do with your old engine?well ive been wrenching on cars & bikes since i was a teenager, heck we won a vette for our hs! I believe it takes a wee bit of motivation, tons of online research and a handfull of specialty books/ repair manuals! lol

A thing of beauty.
I'm (really)already trying to adjust my house down payment so i can get an 11 gt!!!

[derekm]

oh I sold the 428 to a guy building a 69 mustang. the (casting dates on the cj) block is what would have come in his particular car.

[derekm]

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/blue5o16.jpg

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[Tylar]

I do love that Ford blue. And as the owner of a 89 5.0 Mustang, I truly enjoy watching the growth of the motor.

[brennahm]

Where's the blower?











pussy

[derekm]

iM taking supercharger $ for down$ on my '11 gt :)

[MAZIN]

So when can i come get my new FREE 5.0 engine buddy!

[sloridr]

Derek She sure is startin to come together. It looks like you'll be done by summer, just in time to cruz Federal...:king:

[derekm]

lil bday gift to myself!

[derekm]

GT40P TIGHT FIT ON PLUGSSSS!
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/photo-4.jpg

[Dirt2Sportbikes]

Your porn sucks. Need more angles. What kind of plugs did you get? Autolight Champion, E3's?

[derekm]

champs, i dont feel it ness to spend 5-6 $ per plug

[Dirt2Sportbikes]

You won't need them if your running stock. I have yet to see a really good plug lately. They look all solid but if you look under the porcelain there is a spring that burns out before the electrode. But I digress. At least they are cheap.

[derekm]

better wrap it up B!
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/WRAP2.jpg
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/WRAP3.jpg
thanks to Sisnero Speed Works for welding in my o2 bungs!!!!
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/WRAP.jpg

[derekm]

mounts ready
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/mount2.jpg

I had to "massage" the inner side of the driver side headers to fit 90* boots and not melt them
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/wrap3-1.jpg

turned out great w the wrap
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/wrap9.jpg

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/wrap12.jpg

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[Sparker]

you droped some coin on all that heat wrap!

[derekm]

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/5oIn.jpg

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[derekm]

you droped some coin on all that heat wrap!
Look how tight the fit is on the driver side headers... I also had to "massage" the area just above the o2 bung on the driver side for trans linkage + I didnt have to find "p" headers to fit a Fairlane :)

[derekm]

accy drives up!
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/ACC3.jpg
http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/engines/ACC2.jpg

[derekm]

the fruit of my loincloth
YouTube- 5.0 run (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLrGKnjU5po)

[Dirt2Sportbikes]

That thing lopes like a drag car. :) I can't wait til you put it on a dyno to see what kind of numbers it puts out.

[derekm]

http://i394.photobucket.com/albums/pp26/dsfdlish/car/carpet.jpg
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