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Does anyone know if an original 1970 Mustang 302 engine block had a D0ZE-6015-A casting numer or did they use 1969 motors which would be C9ZE-6015-A casting number? I have a 1970 that originally came with a 302 and I want to put the car back original since it is a numbers matching car. Please...

I will be installing a 393 stroker in my 1970 Mach 1. I have a mechanical water pump and fule pump. I have dual electric radiator fans. I plan on installing a good stereo system but nothing too crazy. I was wondering which alternator to use. I was thinking about a 130amp unit. Which brands...

I will be stroking my 1969 351w to a 393 for my 1970 Mach 1. I need some help with the accessory parts. What recommendations would you guys make for the following parts? The engine will make an estimate of 500 hp and will be for the street. Please help. Thanks. Distributor Ignition Coil...

Has anyone installed a Tremec TKO tranny in there 69 or 70 Mustang? I would like to know what your driveline angle ended up being after the install without cutting the tunnel. Please let me know. Thanks.

I have a 1970 Mustang with a 393 stroker that will be making around 450Hp at the flywheel and 500 ft-lbs of torque. I really like the idea of installing a T5 tranny since the Tremec TKO will require either cutting the transmission tunnel to get the ideal driveline angle or having the back of...

Has anyone donr the Tremec TKO tranny swap in a 1970 mustang? I want to do the swap but I am concerned with getting it to fit. I know Keisler makes a "perfect kit" fit for the modification but they are very expensive. The two areas that need to be figured out is the shifter location (the TKO...

Does anyone know what the driveline angle of the transmission is suppose to be for a 1970 mustang? Thanks.

Is coating the areas where oil flows in the engine block with Glyptal really worth the extra work? I know some engine builders use it and some don't. I will for sure blueprint the block and grind away and smooth any areas where the casting is rough. I will chamfer all oil and water passages...

I thought I made up my mind and would go with the AFR 205 for my 393 stroker. Then I started looking at the Edelbrock Victor Jr. cylinder heads. I know Edelbrock make pretty good quality parts and I know nothing about AFR. I am lloking at more than just the head casting but focussing on the...

What type of ignition, distributor, and alternator would be best for this combo? Also, should I use a electric or mechanical fuel pump? 1970 Mustang Mach 1 Baer Disc Brakes Front and Rear Caltracs Traction Bars 5-Speed Tremec TKO600 3.50 rear gears w/ Detroit TrueTrac Differential 1969...

I would like to hear some of your opinions before I buy. I am going to stroke my 1969 351w to a 393 and put it in my 1970 Mach1. Below are some of the parts that will be used along with the camshaft selection that the CompCams guy told me to go with. I want to convert to a hydraulic camshaft...

What is the best RPM range that you would want your horsepower and torque powerband to fall between for a street driven car. I am trying to select a camshaft and intake manifold. I would think between 4,000 to 6,000 RPM. Hope this question makes sense!

Any issues doing the 1" Shelby Drop on the upper control arm and also using Bump Steer tie-rods on a 1970 Mustang? I know the Shelby Drop helps with the suspension travel and the bump steer tie-rods help with suspension travel toe-in characteristics. Will doing both cause any problems or is it...

What are the pro's and con's of each? Which would be better for a street car with a 393 stroker? My goal is 450 - 500 streetable horsepower at the wheels using Canfield 192cc/58cc cylinder heads and a Vic Jr. intake manifold. The car has 3.50 rear gears with a TKO600 tranny. I need good...

I am in the market to purchase a custom camshaft for my 393 stroker. Who is the best at custom camshafts? Thanks for the help.

Anyone have an opinion on a good piston ring gap grinder? I don't grind rings very often and I don't want to break the bank. I don't mind the hand crank manual versions. I would just like to know if a company makes a good quality grinder for a decent cost. Any thoughts? Anyone have one a...

Is it necessary to use a high volume oil pump on a stroker 393? Would a standard volume Melling pump be safe? I have heard that you want to for sure stay away from high pressure pumps. Please help. Thanks.

Is it necessary to use a high volume oil pump on a stroker 393? Would a standard volume Melling pump be safe? I have heard that you want to for sure stay away from high pressure pumps. Please help. Thanks.

Anyone know the stock size of the front and rear sway bars installed on a 1970 Mach 1? Please help if you can. Thanks.

I installed Caltrac traction bars on my 1970 Mach 1. Should I use a rear sway bar? I have been told by Caltracs that I should not need one. Anyone have any thoughts?