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    getting hot at stop lights and when shut off

    Okay so heres the situation, Ive got a rebuilt 351C .30 overbore. That is getting hot at idle after being ran for awhile or after it is shut off. I replaced the thermostat 180 fail safe, cap, hoses, and even have water wetter in with the 50/50 mix. It doesnt have a fan shroud which I plan to...
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    71-73 coupe to fastback?

    I have had my 73 coupe for almost 10 years and there is personal value to it as I built it with my father who past away a couple years ago. I will never sell the car, although it is not my prefered body style. There is a local guy who has an entire Mach roof section from A pillars to rear of...
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    1973 mustang coupe, MOTOR MOUNT ISSUE

    So heres the story, Ive searched the forums and cant find much help. I have a 1973 coupe and a 351C, The correct mounts are captive and discontinued. I picked up the 66-72 short mounts (MM2257) I bolted the mounts to the motor and got one side to bolt up to the frame mount but the other side...
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    In need of advice purchasing motor

    This weekend i am going to look at a 351C 2v for my 1973 mustang. It is the same engine the car has although mine is blown and damaged beyond a possible rebuild. The motor I am going to look at is a .30 over rebuild with forged pistons, a heavy cam,rebuilt 750 holley, edelbrock intake...
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    1971-1973 mustang builds

    So im looking for some awesome inspiring 71-73 stang builds. There arent enough threads with info on the big body stangs. If you would be so kind post some pics of your build up. Im just looking for some inspiration. I have a 73 coupe with a 71-72 front end, yea I know odd but may have been...
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    Compression ratio help

    Bore X Bore X .7854 X stroke= Cylinder Volume V1 Bore X Bore X .7854 X Deck Height= Deck Clearance Volume V2 Bore X Bore X .7854 X Head Gasket Thickness= Gasket Opening Volume V3 Comustion Chamber Volume in CC's(cubic centimeters) To Convert CC's to Cubic inches, Multiply CC's by .06102...
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    Has anyone done a Taurus Fan install on classic Mustang

    If there is someone who can direct me to the right thread or wants to post info on here I am looking for kinda a step by step install of a taurus fan and all parts needed in a classic mustang. I know little about doing this so details and maybe a couple pics would be great. Sorry for...
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    351C Max overbore

    I have 2 351C blocks from 1973 mustangs that are .30 overbore, I need to do a rebuild as these came out of cars and I know little of thier mileage or history. If possible I will be able to just hone and use .30 pistons again. BUT my luck is never that good. I would like to have them sonic...
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    351C 2v build up

    351C 2v build up HELP! So heres the deal, I just joined this forum to get some advice on my first 351C build up. Ive rebuilt a small block chevy before but this is a different beast and only my 2nd build. This is for my 1973 mustang with a C6 with shift kit and B&M slap shifter and 9" rear...