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  1. Mustang Junkie

    Subframe/frame rail replacement

    You might want to consider adding Convertible Front Torque boxes. I did this on my 66 coupe and it looks great. It should really add to the rigidity.
  2. Mustang Junkie

    vintage style 289 build

    I would love to have 3 deuces. I love the look and the response they give. Sounds like your ride is a lot of fun. I'm ready to get back in the mustang saddle! It will still be a few months... Thanks for your help!
  3. Mustang Junkie

    vintage style 289 build

    You're right, I assumed about that cam... I looked up the #'s, it isn't as wild as I believed. It seems to me that adv duration being really high compared to the duration @ 0.50 hurts performance (unless you are pumping tons of air and rpm) where a lower adv duration with the same duration @...
  4. Mustang Junkie

    vintage style 289 build

    D Hearne... Actually, I have heard a strong hydraulic sound a lot like a solid, but there is a bit of a difference. Besides with my current head setup, that's a bit more cam (Z303) than I can handle at this point! Plus, this is going my daily driver... again. It's been a long time rebuilding.
  5. Mustang Junkie

    vintage style 289 build

    Yeah, I looked into the 270S as well, but I believe the N+271S will be a bit better. I know this is just a guestimate, but this is a really helpful tool if you know your numbers: Online Dyno It seems fairly accurate; If you put in the numbers of a known dyno, it's pretty darn close. This...
  6. Mustang Junkie

    vintage style 289 build

    Hello All, I'm brand new to this group, but this topic is right up my alley! Here's my .02 cents... If you want the sound of the original K code, you HAVE to go Solid lifter. period... Something has to be said about a solid lifter cam screaming at 7,000 rpm. I am currently rebuilding my 66 gt...