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JohnB
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Most of you know that I came out to Cali last month to deliver and pick up a couple of Mustangs. I picked up a 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1...that needed a new motor, bad. Long story short, I traded some parts here and there, worked a few deals...and it's done. Here's a pictorial of the work...enjoy.
Dead motor...going to Kansas.
A rod that got a bit hyphy...
The build begins...
Fresh shortblock...
Fresh heads. All new springs, seals, 5 angle job...
Longblock done...
Back in, ready to go. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
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89_Fakesnake
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Damn John lookin good dude...you turned that car around in no time! So....what's next? LOL
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fstryde3
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Nice car man
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JohnB
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Thanks to Justin (lilstock3valve), Terrance (50deep), Aaron (Ttop50), and AED (Drew and Shaun) for helping me out with everything from parts to meeting up to lend a hand to make this happen while I was in Cali. The car turned out great...and under 30 days. I fired it for the first time last night...and it sounds great. Here's the combo:
Stock WAP block, power honed. Casting flash removed.
03 Cobra rotating assembly (Kellogg crank, Manley rods, Mahle pistons).
Mahle file-fit rings.
Clevite race-series bearings.
All new hardware (ford replacement mains, head bolts, etc)
Factory MLS head gaskets
Heads have a 5 angle valve job, milled, and all new hardware.
96-98 Cobra cams
Vortech Supercharger with 3.10 pulley and aftercooler
The rest of the drivetrain is stock, with the exception being the Steeda Shifter.
And yes, for the right price...it's for sale.
I had a helluva time finding the seats for the front. Then I came across www.car-part.com - it's a search engine for auto salvage yards. USE it. It rocks!
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Posts: 6525 | From: Orlando FL/Redding CA | Registered: Mar 2002
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JohnB
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Originally posted by 89_Fakesnake:
Damn John lookin good dude...you turned that car around in no time! So....what's next? LOL
07-08 GT500...eventually. Of course, one that needs love...nothing off a dealer lot! Plus, School is back in session, so my time is limited again with classes..so no rush on it.
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blk96gt
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Damn nice job, what part of kansas are you from. My girlfriend goes to KU.
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89 306
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Damm that was quik...looks good man..i can ship u my car nd let u work on it nd make it a beast wen ur bored then u can send bak wen u done. Lol. Jp car looks good man. No vid??
[ March 17, 2011, 08:22 PM: Message edited by: 89 306 ]
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02 mustang gt...mods soon to come!
89 lx: 306. edelbrock. heads..ported gt 40 manifolds..and all that other good stuff.
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Posts: 1268 | From: richmond | Registered: Mar 2009
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SAMACH1
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Nice...
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looks good john. how is everything going for you out there?
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adower
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Its ridiculous how fast you put stuff together. Wish I had the know how. Looks good
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JohnCM
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Bad ass... How do you find the time to do this stuff witha full time job lol
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SydeWaySix
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Congrats John! That was definitley a fast turn around time on a dead car! It looks great and I bet drives even better! I wish you were still local so you can put an engine together for me!
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wht2000gt
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Damn. You finished that so fast. Good shit. What are you thinking she will run? Looks really good. Congrats.
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dubfive-0
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this was quicker than I tought.. I was hoping to see this most like in April or may but as alwayz john, great job man ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Luke87GT
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Great job John!
You are mechanically motivated man!
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Jaejae5.0
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you vortech whore ![[Razz]](tongue.gif) ..haha nice mach john
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jeez man. you build cars quick. been doing mine for 6 years and still no where near what you have. ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
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89bluenotch
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very nice
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70mach351
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looks good man, hope the tires hook.
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50 Deep
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Looks good John. Glad we could help eachother out.
Black96gt I wouldn't introduce John B to your girlfriend. She may be his next project car
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TrillaJay
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Nice job!
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holy crap! you drove from kansas to Travis AFB to pick up a car? u sir are motivated. post a vid if u can.
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50Reasons
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Must be nice to be able to build those cars so fast can't wait till you retire from the air force and come back out here and open you a shop. There something to be said who gets things done right and right now not too many shops with many mechanics gets cars done as fast as you and done right the first time. Can't wait to see your next project!
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Wildfire532FB
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Damn John you work fast, didn't you pick it up like a week ago? lol
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You're a beast!
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