Help please.
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Help please.
I recently bought a 1973 Ford F250. Put in a 429 V8 (rebuilt and painted block blue), that was taken out of a 1969 Mach1. Added 12.5:1 TRW pistons,Erson 1.73 roller rockers,Edlebrock 460 streetmasters intake manifold,Holly 850 2xBrrl carb,Hooker headers,"Cherry bomb" glass packed straight pipes,and it has a "mild" cam. The transmission is a Ford S-95 automatic(rebuilt).
This week I am adding a complete MSD ignition system and a good performance air filter set up. Within the next couple of months I also plan on adding an aluminum radiator,silicon hoses,180 degree stat,dual electric fans,transmission cooler,oil cooler,and a good performance starter. But , before I go any further on the engine and the rest of the truck itself , I need to upgrade my brakes. I have discs up front and drums in the rear. Can anybody please point me in the right direction as far as good brake upgrade packages,etc...website?brand? Also , any tips or advice on things to do to my truck I am all ears.
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Rob
Miami
This week I am adding a complete MSD ignition system and a good performance air filter set up. Within the next couple of months I also plan on adding an aluminum radiator,silicon hoses,180 degree stat,dual electric fans,transmission cooler,oil cooler,and a good performance starter. But , before I go any further on the engine and the rest of the truck itself , I need to upgrade my brakes. I have discs up front and drums in the rear. Can anybody please point me in the right direction as far as good brake upgrade packages,etc...website?brand? Also , any tips or advice on things to do to my truck I am all ears.
Thanks,
Rob
Miami
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You can get a good rear disk brake package from:
http://members.aol.com/blackbirdstrucks/index.html
You should have a Dana 60 in the rear. Going to disk all the way around makes a HUGE difference. Their package has everything you'll need except for the porportioning valve for the master cylinder which is critical you don't overlook.
I've never heard of an S-95???
http://members.aol.com/blackbirdstrucks/index.html
You should have a Dana 60 in the rear. Going to disk all the way around makes a HUGE difference. Their package has everything you'll need except for the porportioning valve for the master cylinder which is critical you don't overlook.
I've never heard of an S-95???
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Thanks man , I'll probally go with that website,prices are decent, and the dana60 rear sounds good too.....do you know of a good website for dana rear?..And what gear ratios for the rear do you reccomend?
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Rob
Miami
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Rob
Miami
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Originally Posted by proeliator
You should have a Dana 60 in the rear.
I've never heard of an S-95???
I've never heard of an S-95???
I've never heard of a S-95 either, where did it come from?
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Um...........you really have no idea what you are doing, do you? My best advice is to read, read, search, and read some more the threads within FTE. That should yield any pertinent advice that you could use.
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Originally Posted by robert74
ok.....i'm at about 6500 rpms (redline) , as far as tire sizes ,etc....I plan on droppin it down some and adding drag style rims , fat in the back,etc....Throw ideas at me , i'm all ears.
You may want to check out the 429/460 forum, lots of guys that build these motors hang there...
Marty
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I bought a set of blackbird rear disc brake setup and really like them.
Made sure the steering is good and tight. I have bought steering shaft from www.borgeson.com/products.htm, and had my gear box rebuilt at http://www.galaxyhighperformance.com/.
Made sure the steering is good and tight. I have bought steering shaft from www.borgeson.com/products.htm, and had my gear box rebuilt at http://www.galaxyhighperformance.com/.