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Yeah that’s probably what I’ll do, unless a good 289 crank turns up... The block is JG35, rods C8OE, crank is 2M...so yeah all 302. Are you running EFI in this little beauty? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah the rule of thumb on a few 5.0 forums is the block we’re good for 500hp at the crank....but in saying that a Australian tuning place on Facebook get 550hp at the wheels with no issues out of the 302 block with boost...also depends on the tune and revs. The other point was that they didn’t like high rpm, I take mine to 6500 a bit once to 7000 and no issues. The later 351 roller blocks made in the 1990s split the cam tunnels really bad too. Maybe it’s just luck of the draw with them. Turns out that the 289 I scored is a 302, much disappointment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Slightly less duration at 50 but with more lift. 220@50 0.498 lift A good street cam for a efi 302. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s a Ford Racing/Motorsport grind, B303, it’s not a factory AU XR8 cam. Nothing from the Ford factory came with that much duration at 50. The factory ECU won’t like it, unless you run a carb or chip... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s as far as I have got haha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Speaking of Windsor’s, I put a 289 into the Territory the day. [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] I’m only going to use the crank and block. Will then have forged rods and pistons to suit about 8.5:1 comp, AFR heads... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I went down this route, you can get a 164t 50oz flywheel, I got mine from summit racing. they fitted 164t 50oz to broncos and f150 with the roller 302/351w. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just my two cents worth, I wouldn’t really bother upgrading the camshaft if you are retaining those heads, the old E7s fall over at around 4000rpm give or take. They are very restrictive, a set of GT40p heads if will be a good improvement, and as Thom said a good set of headers will help too. Also for a few extra buck get a set of bolt on roller rockers, plenty of suppliers out there for those. I’m starting a new build...289 windsor, but with a twist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How have I not seen this yet. If you have any other questions let me know. Love the windsor build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think what you were meant to say was “sell the 289 to NZXD”...I’ve been wanting a 289 short block for some time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey boys, I recently purchased this single rail shifter mod. Fairy quick install, I didn’t have to cut my shifter as it had previously been cut and welded when I fitted an alloy nut replacement when putting it all together years ago. The main change is that it shifts the nylon bush further up the stick inside a new alloy nut, by about 15mm. It has reduced the throw by at least half, it is now very precise for a single rail. Mine was all rebuilt and was ok for a rail...but now it’s great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just lazy Chev LS engineers... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes very true, I have seen that with the LS dead headed systems and bleeding air out. A full return system would be the best way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When I was researching it, I looked at the Corvette style filter/regulator which you fitted straight after the pump at the back, basically just shortened the return line. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

From what I’ve read I’d rather the Holley sniper over the Fitech and if I ever went that way with the XD I’d go for their basic 4 barrel set up. I think the most common complaint is people having rpm noise or similar with leads and things being to close to the ecu, but a well planned layout should sort that. I’ll be watching. [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are you going to go all out for the 4 barrel or 2? Make sure you keep us posted on the results. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve done a heap of reading about Fitech, Holley, MSD, Edelbrock, Summit Max 500, and all the other brands of carb replacement EFI systems. I like the idea, and 99% of the people that have had problems has come down to installation error or their own tuning error. It’s something I’d like to get for the XD one day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Personally if I was going to the expense of fitting headers I would ditch the factory size cats, and run the single 3 inch or dual 2.5 to get the benefits of the headers. I think a 2.5 single is too small for a 220kw windsor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thought I put up a small build that I'm under taking on the XF Ghia, originally I wanted to keep it 100% original so that meant no LS or Barra swaps. So after reading through a number of turbo crossflow builds and write ups that is the direction I am taking. So to date I have the following parts: Crossflow turbo manifold - individual runner style. 3 inch dump pipe. External waste gate. 42lb injectors Walbro fuel pump 600mm x 300mm fmic Next to be purchased over the next two weeks. Turbo - not sure exactly which. Intercooler piping. Microtech LT10c ECU I have located a C4 and Crossy bellhousing which is located in Darwin - thanks to Xelisty. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well today the XF Ghia retired from daily duties, and over the past 12 months it hasn’t let me down. The XF will begin it’s new adventure as it undergoes it’s slight transformation. My new G6E will take over the normal duties from now on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Iv always liked the Fox body Mustang, easy to get going quick. People will probably laugh but I’ve been watching a fair bit of Fox bodies on YouTube that have been fitted with the 2.3 ecoboost. The ecoboost mustang is a huge hit in the US with tuning and aftermarket parts, 500rwhp on a stock motor with a slight turbo upgrade, tube, exhaust and intercooler. Not everyone’s cup of tea being a boosted 4 in a traditional V8 market. But fast is fast. If you want a crossy in a Mustang, build and have fun, it’s your money and your smile at the end of the day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Big thanks to XELISTY for the C4 and bell housing for the crossflow. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It was like a small sensor box that ran a line from the intake, and it served as a fuel cut for over boost and also operated the factory boost gauge, so once the exhaust was opened up the waste gate could control it, common problem on those, and yeah would just cut fuel, you could unplug it and that solved the problem and it would boost hard - probably only 10psi, but the gauge didn't work. So I made up a t piece with this little bleed valve. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I once had a Series 4 Rx7 (18 years ago) that had a boost cut, only discovered it when I fitted a 3 inch exhaust, it cut fuel once above 7psi, made a little valve thing that bled off pressure, back then didn't think about extra fuel to compensate for additional boost, went hard though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good stuff, I still have the 2.77 LSD, so will be pretty tall but good for cruising, hopefully a higher stall will assist with the gearing for now. I bet in a corty it's a blast. I've read another couple of articles about using an EL ecu and J3 chip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk