Alright fellas. Been at this 85gt for a long time now. Had a local mechanic do some work and it proved to be a mess. So I was lucky and got a real fox lover who rebuilds mustangs to take the car under his wing. It’s getting the full Monty now. 🙏🏼
But we’re talking about economical ways to rebuild my 5.0 without breaking the bank (paint, body, and rust repair is eating a lot of my budget now). The car had the original 302/ manual trans combo. Already has AFR Renegades 165s, cobra 1.72 rockers, AirGap intake, headers, and a Holley carb. The new redo was planned to keep most of that but add a Holley Sniper to it. But after digging into the engine a bit, the last guy did some questionable work and the engine needs a rebuild. The block is good etc. So for a budget build we’re talking about having the block sent out , stripped, and cleaned up etc. Then rebuilding the internals with 87+ forged pistons and all the accompanying crank, bearings, etc etc. Then popping the AFR 165s, AirGap, Sniper, 1.72s, shorty headers, and full Bassani stainless w x pipe exhaust back on.
What kind of compression, HP, and relatability and I looking at with this combo?
I think it’s a good plan for a super reliable, good mannered car with a little bump
In power without breaking my ever shrinking budget.
Just for info my fox has been pulled into pieces. New roof skin w sunroof, new doors, hatch, fender aprons and core support (due to rust). Motor is out. New wiring harness, heater core, brake system with 94+ rear axle w disks and 87+front disks, new fuel system and tank for the sniper, etc etc etc.
Thanks for the input.
Joe E
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