We are plugging away. We have been doing the restoration part of the build. We will soon post images of all the nice 'clean and new' parts we have been installing.
I know everyone is stoked to see the powerplant running, but we are waiting on a few things to fall in to place.
Current issues:
1. Headers -
BBK has jumped in to the program head first. They are working with us & High Flow Fuel and their swap and will be building some 1 3/4" headers to fit in the Fox. We expect some time in late November these will be ready for us to install in BTC.
2. Power Steering - The current 2011 GT does not come with power steering. This engine is not setup for a pump. Ford Racing is working to provide a power steering pump bracket for the 5.0 so it can be used in older applications.
3. Today we learned that there may be a clearance issue with the alternator and the FOX swaybar. We will have to work through these details as well and provide for an option for users who want to do the swap as well.
We have been taking our time to make sure we find solutions for the swap that would/will be readily available for the community. One offs are fine, but if we do this right and get all the parts in the pipeline, then anyone will be able to do these swaps.
We hope to have this bad boy running in early December.
We finally got all the paint work (trim and engine bay areas) done so we can move forward on the build. We will soon be posting all the cool resto parts we got from Late Model Restoration and CJ Pony Parts, plus the 5-lug conversion setup and our brake upgrade.
Stay tuned!!
Mike