Way to go pat. it looks great. Can't wait to see this beast going, hopefully I can get back in the garage and get my butt in gear as well!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR PROGRESS

 

That's the plan if I can get it done in time. Working out of state a lot lately and that eats into my hobby time.

 

I'll finally have my 455 back from the machine shop next week some time. Have to take over my bellhousing to get it lined up and the performer intake to have it port matched (was holding out for air gap performer but they still do not make one yet). Then it's trial fit time in the 48 so I can finally figure out what I have to do to the floor pan to make the 5-speed TKO fit. About time don't you think

 

Here are a couple of pictures. Just have not had any time to start the assembly of the drive train. Hope to start soon. I will post a build sheet in the next couple of days

 

Freakin Beautiful Capp. Strange how a chunck of iron can raise the heartrate just looking at it !!! It don't even have to run.

 

Purtiful!!!!!

 

So did the same guy in kirkland do all the assembly and stuff as well?

can't wait to hear it run!

 

Yes,

He did the assembly too

 

here is the build sheet for my new engine

I have yet to pick out the Carburetor. I will be going with a Quick Fuel either a 780 or an 880. I tell you figuring the right CFM is a bitch. Still have not figured it out. Any Thoughts

 

Vera nice Pat. Shore is pretty.

 

Added the build sheet to the previous post

 

Looks like it'll be a strong engine...I wish I had your rear end

 

This is my first go with the ford 9". We'll see how it works out. My main challenge at this point is picking the correct carburetor for this set up. I have looked at all the formulas and the more you read the the more confusing it gets. Because it is primarily a street car that will see limited strip use I will stick with vacuum secondaries. I am attracted to the Quick fuel brand either the 780-VS or the 880-VS just have to figure out which one will work the best for my total combination.

 

I don't know your budget but I'm assuming you're not building this one on the cheap. I had a carb built by DaVinci Performance Carburetor in Houston. He guaranteed it to crank and run perfectly on the first attempt. On the dyno, it did just that. All he adjusted was the front float level, it was a little low. His carbs make more power over any off the shelf carb on the market. He is the guy that built the carburetor for OCC's fireman's bike and statue of liberty bikes.

Dan is a friend of mine, if you want a carb built specifically for your setup I can get you in touch w/ him. He can build anything you want him to. For me he built a HP950 that flows 870 cfm. Pm me and I'll give you his personal contact info, and I'll give him a heads up to give you a great deal.

I have your build sheet saved and I don't mind taking it to him to get him started, just let me know.

 

Your right this is not a budget build. I want a strong runner. I am interested interested in Dan's contact information

Thanks

 

Pat, pm is sent w/ his contact info.