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My 1964 1/2 Mustang is getting this puppy installed this weekend...

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  • Hector
    el Hombre de Acero
    • May 19, 2003
    • 31852

    My 1964 1/2 Mustang is getting this puppy installed this weekend...

    Mustang Cobra 306 Crate Engine:


















    Photo Album:




    Painted Engine Bay:




    Air Cleaner:




    Somebody STOP me!!!!!!


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  • toysrus
    Persistent Member
    • Aug 23, 2007
    • 1247

    #2
    Awesome Hector!!! Doing the work yourself? At a shop? Man that looks real nice bro!!!! Best of luck with that & have fun!!!! Hope all is well

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    • Hector
      el Hombre de Acero
      • May 19, 2003
      • 31852

      #3
      A buddy of mine helped me out, he's into muscle cars, hot rods, and bikes, also, Jamie/Zemo, helped me a lot too, I owe him big time for all his awesome advise and technical help.
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      • Zemo
        Still Smokin'
        • Feb 14, 2006
        • 3888

        #4
        Looking killer Hec.

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        • Hector
          el Hombre de Acero
          • May 19, 2003
          • 31852

          #5
          Thanks, Jamie!!!!
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          • CrimsonGhost
            Often invisible
            • Jul 18, 2002
            • 3610

            #6
            That engine is a thing of beauty!
            Expectation is the death of discovery.

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            • wayne foundation 07
              Time to feed the cat
              • Dec 30, 2007
              • 5705

              #7
              Looks great man, this has been a long time coming for you, happy your one step closer to the car being done. Did they paint or powder coat the headers in black? Keep the pics and updates coming okay!

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              • Hector
                el Hombre de Acero
                • May 19, 2003
                • 31852

                #8
                No, they are not headers, they are high performance iron exhaust manifolds that were used in the HiPo K code Mustangs, they are bored and perform like shorty headers...the beauty of these is that they will never loosen like many headers do, and they are not powder-coated (because that process can't take high heat) they are ceramic-coated black, rated for 1600 degrees, and also acts as rust resistant.
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                • megojim
                  Permanent Member
                  • Oct 13, 2001
                  • 3630

                  #9
                  Nice . . . . very nice!! Congrats I know this must be huge for you!! What will RWHP be?

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                  • drquest
                    ~~/\~~\o/~~/\~~Shark!
                    • Apr 17, 2012
                    • 3861

                    #10
                    Lovely!

                    4-Speed or Auto?
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                    • wayne foundation 07
                      Time to feed the cat
                      • Dec 30, 2007
                      • 5705

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Hector
                      No, they are not headers, they are high performance iron exhaust manifolds that were used in the HiPo K code Mustangs, they are bored and perform like shorty headers...the beauty of these is that they will never loosen like many headers do, and they are not powder-coated (because that process can't take high heat) they are ceramic-coated black, rated for 1600 degrees, and also acts as rust resistant.
                      cool deal, they'll be looking sharp for ever then! Kinda like the matching blue oil filter, that sure isn't no Fram what kind is it?

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                      • Hector
                        el Hombre de Acero
                        • May 19, 2003
                        • 31852

                        #12
                        It's just a regular NAPA oil filter painted Ford Blue.
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                        • wayne foundation 07
                          Time to feed the cat
                          • Dec 30, 2007
                          • 5705

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Hector
                          It's just a regular NAPA oil filter painted Ford Blue.
                          Thats the kind of detail that stands out I think, its a cool touch.

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                          • Hector
                            el Hombre de Acero
                            • May 19, 2003
                            • 31852

                            #14
                            Originally posted by drquest
                            Lovely!

                            4-Speed or Auto?
                            Auto.

                            I have nerve damage in my legs. It's kinda hard to coordinate both my legs at the same time.

                            Prior to that, all my rides were stick shifts...sadly, I can only drive auto safely.
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                            • Hector
                              el Hombre de Acero
                              • May 19, 2003
                              • 31852

                              #15
                              Originally posted by megojim
                              Nice . . . . very nice!! Congrats I know this must be huge for you!! What will RWHP be?

                              Estimated to be in the 350+ HP range...a nice mild street performer.

                              I also have to change the gear ratio...looking for a box from a 1995 Mustang or newer...hopefully something with 3:27, 3:55, or 3:73 gears.
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