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- Location
- Choctaw, Oklahoma
- My Car
- 1973 Mach 1
351c 2v
Edelbrock 4bbl, Performer Intake
Ram-Air
Pertronix Electronic Ignition
Ok, so I just finished reading months of posts on 351C upgrades and modifications and other schtuff. None seemed to really shoot for what I am looking to find out.
Firstly: Duchess is a 52500 mile 73 H-Code. She is un-restored and in very solid condition. The engine has never been opened (to my knowledge) and is reportedly stock. The only modifications are the Edelbrock performer intake and a 1406 600 carb.
So, I have decided even though the car is very complete and in great condition, a 73 H-Code is not going to sell for any amount that will build another 71-73 to my taste.
Lot's of questions here but I tried to keep them line item.
My vision is a 350 HP build. Something that wont get completely eaten off the line but is easy going enough to be my daily driver. Of course this will be hand-in-hand with a rebuild but what am I looking to do specifically to the engine to achieve this goal?
Should I replace my 2v heads with aussies or edelbrock aluminum or are they good enough for 350?
cams? (I understand what they do but not how to figure out what a better cam is)
pistons, valves? Id like to get good seats so I dont have to worry about unleaded fuel.
I really dont know where to point myself to build this engine up.
Longtube Headers? These are dependent on my choice in heads I believe. 2.5 inch H or X pipe the rest of the way back?
Functional Ram-Air. The idea is just cool to me and why not when I already have hood scoops. Id like to avoid intake/carb combos that will prevent this from becoming reality.
The rear end I'm guessing will be around 3.00 to facilitate highway driving. The FMX is a pretty heavy transmission and Id favor something both lighter and possibly with more than 3 gears. I'd like to be able to still perform at least as good as the FMX. Any suggestions?
I don't know where to replace or install a torque converter or do I need to.
Also, would anyone like to fill me in on the finer points of suspension? Not just the handling aspect but how the car rides and what I can do (kit, replacements, or rebuilds).
Interior and Exterior questions in good time.
Firstly: Duchess is a 52500 mile 73 H-Code. She is un-restored and in very solid condition. The engine has never been opened (to my knowledge) and is reportedly stock. The only modifications are the Edelbrock performer intake and a 1406 600 carb.
So, I have decided even though the car is very complete and in great condition, a 73 H-Code is not going to sell for any amount that will build another 71-73 to my taste.
Lot's of questions here but I tried to keep them line item.
My vision is a 350 HP build. Something that wont get completely eaten off the line but is easy going enough to be my daily driver. Of course this will be hand-in-hand with a rebuild but what am I looking to do specifically to the engine to achieve this goal?
Should I replace my 2v heads with aussies or edelbrock aluminum or are they good enough for 350?
cams? (I understand what they do but not how to figure out what a better cam is)
pistons, valves? Id like to get good seats so I dont have to worry about unleaded fuel.
I really dont know where to point myself to build this engine up.
Longtube Headers? These are dependent on my choice in heads I believe. 2.5 inch H or X pipe the rest of the way back?
Functional Ram-Air. The idea is just cool to me and why not when I already have hood scoops. Id like to avoid intake/carb combos that will prevent this from becoming reality.
The rear end I'm guessing will be around 3.00 to facilitate highway driving. The FMX is a pretty heavy transmission and Id favor something both lighter and possibly with more than 3 gears. I'd like to be able to still perform at least as good as the FMX. Any suggestions?
I don't know where to replace or install a torque converter or do I need to.
Also, would anyone like to fill me in on the finer points of suspension? Not just the handling aspect but how the car rides and what I can do (kit, replacements, or rebuilds).
Interior and Exterior questions in good time.