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I have one I might be willing to part with.   I can post a few pictures if you are interested.

I am literally non-existent on the scene, but I might have to check it out one of these days.  Most of my free time gets sucked up by my kids with sports, etc.

I'm going to have to check out NE Performance Mustang.  I'm not far away from there, but had no idea they existed. Regarding your question, I'd probably test a small area with paint stripper to make sure it won't damage the plastic.  You could probably also get the paint off with a pressure...

I'm curious about the inevitable failure, since as I mentioned I've been running the factory tach with a bypassed resistor wire for years without issue.  We all agree the factory tach is nothing more than a glorified current meter.  The more current goes through it, the higher it reads. ...

I've been running the factory tach with a bypassed resistor wire for years without issue.  I think the assumption is that it will give up the ghost at some point, but it has yet to happen.

I would think so.  Remember, 4V ports are huge and should be more than capable of flowing whatever your 408 can throw at it.  My main point, there is something else going on here.  You aren't falling off a cliff at 5K RPMs because of valve shrouding.

I would try to eliminate the simpler stuff first.  Could very well be an ignition issue.  What is your ignition setup?  Is spark jumping at high RPMs?  Is your spark plug gap right?  Is spark getting blown out at higher RPMs?  Do you have a carb you could quickly toss on for a dyno run to...

Hmmm, I'm no expert.  But as George Pence once said, "If you have an engine, equipped with 4V heads, that flattens out before 6000 rpm, it has a problem. Floating valves, collapsed tappets, valves sticking in their guides, carburetor secondaries that don't open, malfunctioning ignition, exhaust...

My guess is you need to swap out for stiffer springs.  Your secondaries are opening up before the secondary jets pop up and provide the fuel you need.

Man Tony, pulling the heads off, just because?  I wish I had so much time in my life to burn! BTW, isn't porting/unshrouding CC heads a bit of a catch 22?  You may be able to accomplish some unshrouding of the valves, but you will lose some compression.

"Well, you know, if you're into the whole brevity thing..."

My best guess is also a vacuum leak due to manifold install.  Start spraying brake/carb cleaner around the base of the manifold to see if you get any increase in idle.  Also try covering up the top of the carb with your hands or a rag, it should bog down or nearly stall out the engine.  It could...

Tony, you had like the only 71-73 Mustang at HRPT! Side note, crazy how many fox bodies there seem to have been.  I guess it's kind of cool those are getting some love as classics now.  But to me those will always be a dime-a-dozen cars.

I had no issue installing the brackets as is, without utilizing a 2nd set.  The seat tracks have enough give where they will slightly bend in place when you torque down the bolts. It's worth repeating, but this was one of the best mods I have ever done to the Mach 1.  The extra 2 inches of leg...

@tony-muscle Look who's car made a cameo in VGGs latest video

The first video I saw was when he picked up the Independence Chevelle a couple years back.  I was instantly hooked.  Dude is a born entertainer.

Oh, nice!  I see a pic of VGG and Betty White!

HRPT is definitely on my bucket list.  Love the pics and the updates.  Keep em' coming!

I swapped over to a 2 row aluminum radiator 8 years ago when my brass radiator started leaking.  Still going strong without a single issue.  While I was in there, I also swapped out the water pump, hoses, and went with a 180 degree 351C correct thermostat.  I was worried the 2 row wouldn't...