chefabg123321
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previous post about my engine being filled with sludge. I have decided to go a head with a engine rebuild. I had many good suggestions from a lot of you but wanted to confirm what I'm doing going forward, as this is the first time I have done this.
5000 dollar budget
I'd like to keep this close to stock,but I like a little pep. This is a cruiser for the beach, not a race car. Questions:
1) i'm thinking about upgrading the cam, thought about using 71 cobra jet specs for a little extra. Any thoughts?
2) do I really need Hardened valve seats? I use premium gas.
3) maybe I should add a new intake? Of course I will keep the old stock intake in case I sell the car in the future. But maybe this is not necessary as I am not a racer.
4) definitely need a new carburetor, any suggestions. I currently have a Holly double pumper at 800 CFM.this came on the car when I bought it.
5)will upgrade to one piece valves. And match lifters and springs to cam
6) performance kit
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fem-csmhp732-310/overview/make/ford
Will add valves and springs to this
7) add new roller rocker arms
8) resize rod ends
9) machine crank
Anything I missed?
5000 dollar budget
I'd like to keep this close to stock,but I like a little pep. This is a cruiser for the beach, not a race car. Questions:
1) i'm thinking about upgrading the cam, thought about using 71 cobra jet specs for a little extra. Any thoughts?
2) do I really need Hardened valve seats? I use premium gas.
3) maybe I should add a new intake? Of course I will keep the old stock intake in case I sell the car in the future. But maybe this is not necessary as I am not a racer.
4) definitely need a new carburetor, any suggestions. I currently have a Holly double pumper at 800 CFM.this came on the car when I bought it.
5)will upgrade to one piece valves. And match lifters and springs to cam
6) performance kit
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fem-csmhp732-310/overview/make/ford
Will add valves and springs to this
7) add new roller rocker arms
8) resize rod ends
9) machine crank
Anything I missed?
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