Random Mustang II Pictures

[LILCBRA]

If it were me, I'd think long and hard at using most of that. I'd probably ditch the solid lifters and go with a hydraulic cam and lifter set, otherwise I'd look at using it all since I have it. Besides, high horsepower doesn't necessarily mean it's not streetable.....

 

[Noobz347]

Trade the racecar parts for [not] racecar parts and pack the blower on top. What remains will still be overkill. LoL

 

[Bullitt347]

If it were me, I'd think long and hard at using most of that. I'd probably ditch the solid lifters and go with a hydraulic cam and lifter set, otherwise I'd look at using it all since I have it. Besides, high horsepower doesn't necessarily mean it's not streetable.....

Nothing wrong with solid rollers. They can even be used on a hyd roller cam, just have to "tight" lash it.
Hyd lifters are like marshmallows, they absorb a lot of what the cam is trying to do. A solid lifter always makes more power than a hyd lifter.
I went out in the garage and poked around.
I still have the old FAST XFI engine management system and harness.
I have a 8.8" Strange 35 spline spool
I have a set of 8.8" 4.10:1 gears and overhaul bearing kit.
I have a set of 2" tube dia merge collectors. But it is for 3.5" exhaust. Could always reduce down to 3" I guess.
I have a good collection of different size crank and blower pulleys and belts.
Oh, I also have a Hogan's sheet metal intake manifold with dual inj bungs per runner set up to bolt a KB S/C to.
Things that make me go Hmmm

 

[Noobz347]

Nothing wrong with solid rollers. They can even be used on a hyd roller cam, just have to "tight" lash it.

...and it sounds more awesomer

 

[Blackhawkxx]

It may end up that way.
I have a 2.8L Kenne Bell on the racecar, but I also have a 4.2L Kenne Bell ready to replace it
So...
That 2.8 becomes available.
I have a set of AFR 220 Renegade heads that just need a little repair work, so they could be used.
I have a set of JE 10.4:1 pistons for a 363 build, new in box, available.
Also have a MSD Distributor that could be converted back to original operation.
I have a MSD 6AL2 and the matching coil available.
I have a good used set of Crower Solid Roller Lifters.
And probably a half dozen other items that could be used.
BUT...that just turns the II into a "racecar"
Which I already have one of, that can't be driven on the street.
I need to stop. I am talking myself into building something entirely different than what I "want". Lol.

It's easy to get sucked into the black hole of speed. Maybe best to make a plan and stick to it?

 

[Noobz347]

Here's what I know:

The car belongs to Tom McJunkin and I got the images from this article:

Bad, Blown Pro Street Mustang II Earns Respect On The Street

Check out Tom McJunkin’s blown, pro street 1974 Ford Mustang II street machine! This is not your average Ford Mustang II. This one is "Jus Bad!"

www.fordmuscle.com

I'm posting the images here because I think they'll be around longer than the article

 

[Noobz347]

 

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[Bullitt347]

While I like 95% of this build, the first thing to go if it were mine is those double stack carb spacers.
I guess if you are going for an "over the top" look, this helps, in my opinion it detracts from the build.
I much prefer the set up on the Blue car instead.

 

[Blackhawkxx]

While I like 95% of this build, the first thing to go if it were mine is those double stack carb spacers.
I guess if you are going for an "over the top" look, this helps, in my opinion it detracts from the build.
I much prefer the set up on the Blue car instead.

I 100% agree, those spacers are just stupid.