We’ve long been led to believe horsepower is what “power” is all about. But horsepower is rooted more in Madison Avenue advertising rhetoric than fact. In the power picture, horsepower doesn’t count for much, especially on the street. What counts is torque and when you have the most of it. Engines make torque when you […]
Ford Axle Removal: Complete Step by Step Instructions
You have a couple of options when servicing the rear axle. You can do all the work with the axle installed in the car or remove the axle from the car and perform the work on an axle fixture. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. Are you working on a vehicle hoist or using a […]
How to Machine Small-Block Ford Heads: Step by Step
The small-block Ford has never been blessed with particularly good cylinder heads in its half-century service life. Even the Boss 302 and 5.0L GT-40 were never impressive in the cylinder head department. The Boss 302 was an excellent racing engine, but it was a real dog on the street because its huge ports didn’t deliver […]
Small-Block Ford Ultimate Disassembly Guide
In Chapter 1, we told you about our subject engine, a 1965 289-2V engine removed from Jeff Fischbach’s Mustang convertible. When Mustang Monthly decided to target this engine for a “Budget 289 Build-Up,” they invited us to follow to gather information for this book. The engine had failed coming off of a Los Angeles freeway. […]
Roots Superchargers Guide in Ford Small-Blocks
It matters little whether you call them blowers, compressors, huffers, windmills, air transfer pumps, wheezers, Jimmys, or anything else. The supercharger in its various forms is almost as synonymous with high-performance enthusiasts as the beloved V-8 engine itself. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO BUILD SUPERCHARGED & TURBOCHARGED SMALL-BLOCK FORDS. For […]
FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: Startup Tips
Below are a few miscellaneous final tips to get the projects out and on the road. Proper handling, proper startup, and proper run-out are all important and these pointers will help you avoid costly mistakes. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, HOW TO SWAP FORD MODULAR ENGINES INTO MUSTANGS, TORINOS AND MORE. For […]
Ford Modular Engine Swap Guide: Exhaust System
With most modular engine swaps, space restrictions under the hood of the swap vehicle will affect the exhaust system. Often, components can contact and interfere with the routing of the header tubs or exhaust manifold castings. When building a high-performance car, owners often opt for headers to allow the engine to breathe well and produce […]
FORD MODULAR SWAP GUIDE: Transmission and Drivetrain
The transmission is a major factor to consider when converting to modern drivetrain components. In particular, you must determine fitment in the transmission tunnel and shifter location. Modern transmissions, with their additional gears and capabilities, are considerably larger than their older counterparts, and there are many horror stories of chopped transmission tunnels to make the […]
Ford Modular Engine Swap Guide: Cooling, Ignition and Engine Systems
This chapter discusses the systems external to the engine and should be considered when swapping a modular engine into any chassis. Items such as cooling, ignition, and gauges need to be designed to take advantage of some of the improvements of the modular engine over earlier V-8 designs. This Tech Tip is From the […]
Swapping Ford Modular Engines: Fuel Systems Guide
As I stated in the introduction, the goal of this book is not to make you an expert on building a monster modular engine. The goal is to help you get the engine in your chassis and make you aware of the options available for the project. The fuel system is a prime example because […]
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