2.8 full rebuild and mods.

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Hello. This is, I think, my fist post, so I have to show you my 4-eyed Mustang : (79 2.8 automatic).


I have a 74 Mustang with a 2.8 engine - and I know some specialists are around on the forum.. and I need some "good tips" and comments :

My pistons rings need to be replaced, we're picking the engine out this week for a full rebuild during winter :

Here are the parts I want to use : (1974 Block "Z or PX type" with "non-smog" heads, (75TM 6090AA) RAD-4 factory transmission)
- High compression pistons - overbore depending of what we'll find (Team Blitz)
- Offenhauser 6007 intake.
- Holley 0-8007 390 CFM carb.
- mech. Fuel Pump FFP450 from burton power (UK) <4PSI
- Full metal timing gears
- Camshaft (burtonpower VT11XSB) Valve lift .409"/.414". Duration 270/280deg. Timing 32/58/73/27
* OR Camshaft (burtonpower VT12XSB) Valve lift0.416" inlet/0.414" exhaust Duration 280°/280deg. Timing 37/63/73/27
- Standard full gaskset set
- Stock manifolds
* OR long 3->1 headers.
- Mallory dist - 4760801 (NOS)
- MALLORY HYFIRE IGNITION BOX 690, with new wires and spark plugs.

- Machining heads to fit european 2.8 valves. (identical with bigger diameter) - should new seats be fitted in ? :
>> US valve diam IN/EX : 1.5710 1.2680
>> EURO " " IN/EX : 1.6575 1.4213