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Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #150 –
I'm sticking with the stock HO cam and 1.7 rockers; wanna keep a good bit of low end power.

As far as drag radials go, the 7.5 should be fine (mine is a posi rear also).  I just need to grab a driveshaft first.  From coolcats:

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Most Ford owners look down upon the 7.5" rear but it is a fairly tough unit. People have used them in 12-second cars without problems, and they're not nearly as weak as people make them out to be.

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #151 –
hahah, boy are you in for a rude awakening....

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #152 –
Ifixyawata had one break when he was just driving.
It's Gumby's fault.

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Reply #153 –
If it breaks, it breaks.  Just gives me a better reason to go ahead and grab an 8.8 when I get the money :) .  Besides, it's gonna be a long time before I get another set of rims and DRs.  I'll probably have the 8.8 and 5 lug swap done before that time.  For now, I'm just gonna enjoy roasting the tires off the line :D

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Reply #154 –
I went through four of them in my '85 cougar... a coule of them were low milers.

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #155 –
Jeez, the thread dies for a week when I need help deciding on a cam, then I make one mention of my 7.5 rear and I get mugged :punchballs:

I'm a poor , slowly piecing together/buying a $1200 engine build that many people could get in a week, much less getting new rims and drag radials.  I assure you all that my tires will be the weak link for a long long time.  They already are with the stock HO.  :hick:

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Reply #156 –
Yea cmon guys were POOOOR COLLEGE STUDENTS lol. It just can't happen. My 7.5 is holdin up great. I think I'm *generally* pretty easy on the car actually, I know my dad flogged the shiznit out of it for 40 freakin thousand miles when it was his car...still doin great.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

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Reply #157 –
Quote from: kingcars;227328
I'm sticking with the stock HO cam and 1.7 rockers; wanna keep a good bit of low end power.

As far as drag radials go, the 7.5 should be fine (mine is a posi rear also).  I just need to grab a driveshaft first.  From coolcats:


Ah well you should be fine with the cam then. When staying SD many times it's worth it to stay with the stock cam as it's much more driveable. Believe me I know ;)

BTW what's with the new drive shaft? Is something wrong with yours?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #158 –
You should have no issue with 1.7's and the Crower......Always check though (you know that though ;) )

My 7.5 takes all the abuse I dish out, the locking unit IS rated for 800 Ft/lbs and I have Moser axles.....


I saw this quote in the Corral thread:

Quote from: Stang Seller
The stock cam with 1.7 rockers, retarded 2-4* will give you a fantastic torque curve with peak HP around 5200 RPM. Torque should peak around 3900-4000 RPM.


Considering that the stock cam and a fuelie setup (long intake runners) usually peaks at about 1000 RPM below those #'s posted in both HP and Torque and at 0* no less.  My combo makes peak torque at around 3700.  I aint buyin those #'s.....especially with a set of unported Y's.....
Peak HP RPM might be close, but peak torque RPM will most likely be a LOT lower.....I'd guess about 3200 with the cam retarded back a bit.
The 15511 has similar overall duration and slightly less intake duration @ .050" than the TFS1 and has a wider LSA. 

FWIW if it were me:
I WOULD be using 1.7's
I WOULD be running 4* retard on the cam timing
I WOULD be running the Crower 15511


Grab that 2400 converter too ;)
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #159 –
@tjet:  Yeah my car has the infamous clunking issue; has since the day we bought it.

@V8Demon:  you!  I finally set my mind on using the stock cam and now you come in here recommending the Crower.  Ugh I'll never be able to decide!  :toilet:  It doesn't help that the $150 shipped offer I got is extremely tempting, but would also still set me back money-wise.  Would I still be happy with the low end power of the Crower?

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Reply #160 –
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=FMS-M-6564-ES51&autoview=sku

Could anybody comment on these rockers?  Are they cheap/weak and not worth it, or just cheaper because they aren't all painted up?

EDIT:  Nevermind, I'm an idiot.  Ignore me!

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Reply #161 –
Quote from: kingcars;227550
I'm an idiot. Ignore me!

Glad to see you've finally come to terms with the reality. First step's a doozy alright. :laughing: j/p
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #162 –
WOO HOO!  Lookie at what I got today!







I love Christmas in July.  Dealing with Michael Yount (corral member) was a pleasure.

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Reply #163 –
good deal! 5.0 mustang magazine got 22rwhp from those same heads.
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast

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Reply #164 –
Show off.......

nice heads!