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Lookin' real good . Build up a nice C4 to go on there .

Looking good..

LOL , yes , I forgot those radio adverts . Sure was a few years ago now . Early 2000's I'd say

As much as I hate to admit my association with this lol But it sure was a learning curve back then .. But all relevant to this conversation here . This was the same block prior to turbo's. Again factory clevo block , lots of nitrous World's Fastest Cleveland Powered Ford Cortina Streetcar by RDP Motorsport USA - YouTube

We did it years ago The old RDP ute , Factory clevo block from the wreckers , C302B heads , 2 x 88mm Turbos 1273 RWHP . It went on to run 8.50 That factory block never let us down . And i can verify it was every bit a factory clevo block.. Was grouted to welch plugs . The only thing in the block was some fretting of the main caps @ 8200 rpm That same day I got to take that car ontrack for powercruise . It was fast 1273rwhp Ford BA Xr8 Ute by RDP Motorsport USA - YouTube Ford Ba XR8 Twin Turbo Ute at the Drags Testing Built by RDP Motorsport - YouTube Twin Turbo Ford XR8 Ute by RDP Motorsport - YouTube

That has come up real nice ..

I use that on transmission cases . Comes up nice and really looks very similar to the alloy in parts that are clean as original. And it lasts nice

Can sandblast , then use VHT or Duplicolour alumium paint looks pretty natural. Vapour blasting is good and can leave natural

I like the FMX's , they are a good trans . Back in 2004 I put one in a mates car more as an experiment , with a 502 stroker, 550 HP , 580 ftlb.. It's still there to this day

Was a long time ago but I seem to remember they are a different pattern on the block

No the factory bells are only for Pan fill cases . If you were to go an aftermarket bell like a JW they fit up to the pump bolts so fit either case

No , not at all .. With aluminium heads weight is basically same as an all iron clevo.. 400HP lol , not hard to make 6-700. Really all you need is a block , by time you get a good set of rods , might as well get a crank as well , Hello 500+ cubes I use the factory bells and C4's The factory bells are for Pan fill type cases

Yeah , nah , never come across that

Just replied your PM . I did a 400 in a Bronco years ago. It had the Bigblock trans pattern, the block had been drilled and used normal 351 mounts . All this trouble for a 400 , look towards a 460

Just use the RTV , Sit manifold on the block with gaskets first . Measure the gap . Ensure bead is a little bigger than the gap . Make sure block is spotless clean , then put a light wipe on the block . Then lay your bead . Then a light wipe on intake . The light wipes ensures the bead takes to itself better .

Have a read in that link i posted above . That was the setup I was working on, only he finished his before I did lol . It's all factory stuff

The guy i mentioned did a bit of a write up on Ford Forums . I'll find the link and put it here . Edit :- scroll down the page here ZG Fairlane (PCOTQ WINNER - 3rd QUARTER OF 2020) - Page 9 - Australian Ford Forums

That site has changed , used to be pretty good .

Don't get caught up in the Willwood fad lol .. Yes those look a lot like the kit I fitted .. Have a good mate just removed Willwood from his Bigblock coupe as well , just didn't do it for him. He went to a kit similar to the one in the vid

The AFD's and CHI heads are the go .. I have been involved with the AFD heads , They are a good thing but on the combo I was working on the heads did need some work , but results were good . The 3V's are a good go to head IMO and have plenty of good results

I'll bet they are rebranded Procomp. They are a very poor quality alloy . A reputable engine builder showed me years ago how to tell. He tapped a good brand head , the alloy had a real nice ring to it . That apparently is an indication.. The procomp head sounded like hitting a block of wood lol

https://www.holley.com/brands/msd/products/ignition/ignition_boxes/street/ If you go here the instructions are attached to each ignition type when you go into it

I need to do a few of these soon. I do have some bearings . They are the same from memory as the lower sector shaft bearing that i got . The Newcom top had a washer as pictured , i just need to figure a dimension for that to machine some up. I was lucky when those bearing tops were available I bought up a few and did my cars . I have a few spare covers , even a new bush would go ok . Easy enough to cut out the old one . Someone told me years ago the F trucks had a roller top , can't remember I did do a Bronco steering box but can't remember what it had , I think it might of been

Oh no, that has wiped the cam. Possibly the lifter was stuck and not rotating. New cam & lifters required plus a teardown to clean out the metal

, Oh cool .. I used to tap threads and screw in plugs . Never seen them come with plugs . Learn something new