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  1. AcesArneson

    Is there difference for front drum spindles on V8 cars and 6 cylinder?

    I want to convert to drum spindles to hold a bigger brake conversion kit and found some spindles but I am not sure if there is a difference between the V8 drum spindles and the drum spindles from a 6 cylinder. Anyone know if they are the same part number?
  2. AcesArneson

    Engine bay paint

    Finally got some paint in the engine bay. The rust wasn't too bad but I had to strip a lot of paint and sealer to find it. Went with the Por15 system. Degreaser, rust remover and pre-primer then black primer. I don't have a paint booth so it all went on with brush and roller. The primer is so...
  3. AcesArneson

    Need to replace front and rear springs

    Finally getting to that stage of the restoration where I can determine accurately the weight reductions I have achieved for picking out springs. At the start of my project I foolishly picked out springs that I thought would stiffen up the boat-like cruising just enough to enjoy the ride. I...
  4. AcesArneson

    Fresh off the DYNO!

    Well after almost 2 full years at the mechanics shop, my 351C 2V rebuild is complete. Dyno'd out at 441 hp at 6000 rpm with a 750 CFM carb from the rebuilders shop. He said it was still gaining hp at 6000 but it was running a bit lean so he called it, I am switching the engine over to EFI so I...
  5. AcesArneson

    Parts For Sale 4R75E Performance Rebuilt stage #2 with 2200-2500 stall

    This is a Mod motor bellhouse rebuild, perfect for a Coyote swap if you want automatic. The donor car was a 2009 Crown Vic Police Interceptor. Still in the wrap from the tranny shop, never installed. $2800 CDN. Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
  6. AcesArneson

    GT40 intake on a '73, hood clearance??

    I have been looking for information on hood clearance. Does anyone have a link for 1973 Mustang stock hood clearance? I want to know if I will have to modify my hood to fit a GT40 intake manifold on my cleveland. I wasn't thinking about it before I pulled the motor and took it to the mechanic so...
  7. AcesArneson

    Has anyone tried CHI 208 heads and intake for EFI?

    Hey gang, just working on a cleveland rebuild and I am running into supply troubles for an off-the-shelf EFI intake manifold. I looked at Trickflow but it sounds like they had a fire at one of the factories and are a few months away from being able to supply parts. If I go with a Weiand intake...
  8. AcesArneson

    Time to restore

    I am in the planning stages for rebuilding my 73 Vert 351c -2V. Sending the motor out for rebuild to a shop that knows the engine and its oiling issues and knows how to fix them. I am looking for 450 hp from the engine and assume my FMX wont handle the torque and hp. I would like to know if...
  9. AcesArneson

    Need a Canadian engine rebuilder

    Hey folks, not sure if there are other Canadians on this site or not but I live in Alberta and need a reference for an engine rebuilder. I have been completely overwhelmed with the information on the 351 Cleveland and want the rebuild to offer something special.
  10. AcesArneson

    New poster

    paying for a 1973 Mustang Convertible H_code 351C-2V that was originally painted pink at the factory. The car was purchased by a Mrs. Beny in Lethbridge Alberta Canada. She was the wife of the Dunlop Ford Sales Manager in the 70's and apparently wanted a pink mustang convertible. The car was...
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