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

[Hector]

Mustang Cobra 306 Crate Engine:


















Photo Album:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16329713@N08/sets/72157633399303567/

Painted Engine Bay:




Air Cleaner:




Somebody STOP me!!!!!!

[toysrus]

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

[Hector]

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.

[Zemo]

Looking killer Hec.

[Hector]

Thanks, Jamie!!!!

[CrimsonGhost]

That engine is a thing of beauty!

[wayne foundation 07]

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!

[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.

[megojim]

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

[drquest]

Lovely!

4-Speed or Auto?

[wayne foundation 07]

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?

[Hector]

It's just a regular NAPA oil filter painted Ford Blue.

[wayne foundation 07]

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.

[Hector]

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.

[Hector]

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.