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    Prothane Motor Mounts

    You will notice more vibration. I have poly Ron Morris mounts on my '65 with an OEM Toploader trans mount, and there certainly is more vibration, even with a camshaft milder than the one I had in the car when running stock engine mounts. That's not to say more vibration is a bad thing...
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    What Headers for Canfields, ARF

    I have 1-3/4" FPAs on my '65 with AFR 205cc heads. In order to run these headers, I had to eliminate my z-bar by going with a hydraulic setup (I chose Cobra Automotive/Tilton), shave just a bit off my McLeod scattershield near the starter, run a mini-starter with my 157-tooth flywheel, and make...
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    1965 gt350 clone tire question

    Ah, I saw that GT350 at the 2007 MCA show in Springfield, IL...it's originality is impressive!
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    1965 gt350 clone tire question

    The sidewalls on the original '65 GT350s were huge. I have a Bluedot on my spare, and it's probably pretty close to a modern size 205/70/15, or maybe even closer to a 75 aspect ratio. So given you're running 14" wheels, an 80 ratio would probably be about right. Will it fit? It really...
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    Help ID'ing wheels

    Unless I'm missing something, neither of those wheels are the ones pictured on CSX-2601. The 289 FIA wheels used on the Daytona Coupes and many 289 Cobras are now reproduced my Hawk, and I'm not aware of another supplier. Kirkham uses these wheels, and I agree they're great-looking, however...
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    mods to core support for larger radiator

    While I don't have that exact radiator in my '65, and I'm not sure the exact dimensions of my larger Griffin radiator with integral oil cooler sold by Cobra Automotive, I did as was done on the original '65 R-models. More specifically, I cut out the support [with the original mounting holes] to...
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    Weber Carbs?

    The same tuning and advice should apply regardless of whether you choose IDFs or IDAs. I honestly don't know the limits of 44 IDFs, but I do know 48 IDAs have plenty capablility for any SBF. My advise would be to call some of the major Weber sellers (Inglese, Pierce Manifolds, Weber Carbs...
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    Weber Carbs?

    While that is true of most Webers including IDFs, that's actually not the case for IDAs. They're unique in that there is no starting or choke circuit. The accelerator pump [only activated by depressing the accelerator pedal] is the only means by which more fuel can be delivered to the intake...
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    Guys that run 15"-16" wheels what tires?

    I have no complaints about the manual steering in my '65, and I have a rebuilt 16:1 box, longer Shelby pitman and idler arms with a roller idler, and 215/60/15 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. If you want more of a performance tire, check out the Avon CR6ZZ. It's really soft and would make a...
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    Weber Carbs?

    The cam I used is actually made by Comp Cams, as they now own Inglese. Here's the specific cam I bought.... Inglese: Inglese Hydraulic Roller Series Cam, Ford Windsor 5.0 Firing Order, Stage 2
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    Weber Carbs?

    You won't be able to justify Webers from a cost or performance standpoint, as there are far cheaper and easier ways to make more power. BUT...if you have the same desire for Webers I had, there's just no substitute. The look, the sound, the throttle response, that on/off feel of power, the...
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    shock absorber selection

    That's the impression I have as well. While I left mine in their original setting with 620 front coils and 5-leafs in the rear, I can't remember if I read that in the instructions or heard it from a tech. Wow, I wasn't aware these were being made. The integrated bump stops are neat, and...
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    opinions of side exhaust

    Yes, that was the setup I used on my original engine, and it had a nice vintage tone to it...wish I had some video of it, but my engine blew up before I took any. :( The lack of any crossover pipe and old-style glasspacks have more of the vintage tone, and sound similar to the original '65...
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    hyd clutch

    Another option to consider is Cobra Automotive's kit using a Tilton master and throwout bearing; I am very pleased with this kit on my '65. As mentioned, be sure to use an appropriate amount of shimming/clearancing to achieve the recommended clearance between the bearing and pressure plate...
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    Custom T-304ss 2.5in '65 GT350-Style Exhaust

    I had a new system made for my new engine and headers, so I'm putting this one [which was used less than 500 miles last year] up for sale. It basically replicates the original '65 GT350 system, but is made entirely of 304 stainless steel, and larger tubing with smooth, mandrel bends. It...
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    $1200 stock intake?

    The only small-block, single-carb, inline-valve intake worth $1200, that I'm aware of, would be a small-letter '65 Cobra manifold as used on early GT350s. Cross Bosses, Mini-Plenums, original individual-runner manifolds, and other rare race pieces...yeah, they can sell for quite a bit.
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    my hyd. clutch install

    Very nice, looks similar to the kit I just received from Cobra Automotive. My kit also uses a 3/4 master cylinder, but is made by Tilton. Is that a McLeod bellhousing? Have any pics of the throw-out bearing? I'm asking because I have the same bellhousing, but haven't installed mine yet.
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    Ferrari parking brake lever

    Ferraris are weird...I started a conventional-shift 360 without depressing the clutch.
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    Which race mufflers?

    Check out Borla's XR-1 line...these are excellent straight-through race mufflers.