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85 Mustang GT

Discussion in 'The Builds Board Hall of Fame Builds' started by Briansshop, Apr 9, 2007.

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  1. boostedtorino

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    good lookin four eyed man :chacha:
     
    boostedtorino, Dec 5, 2011
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  2. Briansshop

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Winter updates:

    Been getting some oil down the guides. The plugs have always come out w/oil on the threads w/these heads. Same crap, 3 different short blocks that they've been on. Been wanting to get away from the iron Windsor Srs and get some alum AFRs anyway,so might as well do it now. :cheers:



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    Also adding a GZ Motorsports super pro pump for the crankcase. Because of that, I had to pop for some valve covers that are sealed up. The breathers are from GZ also. Very nice pieces, one for the pump intake, the other has the vacuum reg valve and doubles as an oil fill.

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    Might paint the intake black... not sure.
     
    Briansshop, Jan 24, 2012
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  3. Dooger

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Wow.....those breathers look sweet. Nice looking pieces if they play a double role as breather and catch can....nice :2thumbs:

    Can't go wrong with a nice set of AFR's....
     
    Dooger, Jan 24, 2012
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  4. bumblebee

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Nice! =)

    What AFR's are you going to run?
     
    bumblebee, Jan 26, 2012
    #404

  5. Briansshop

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    225s! :chacha: I've had the Windsor Srs for about 18yrs, had forgotten that they had 200cc intakes before porting. Also,this time next year I plan on stepping up the block/cubes, so I figured I'd go big now. Hope the bigger valves will be ok w/the pistons. :doh:
     
    Briansshop, Jan 26, 2012
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  6. RI85GT

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Wow, you will have a big surprise coming with those heads coming from SRs. Good grief

    Talk about opening it up :eek:
     
    RI85GT, Jan 26, 2012
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  7. Chad89GT

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Great work and great thread! Talk about motivational. Most projects that aren't touched for several months end up never getting finished. I give you credit for sticking with it for 4 years! Looking forward to what you have up your sleeve next :2thumbs:

    Edit: forgot to ask: did you come up with a solution to the dash pad foam showing where it was cut for the cage?
     
    Chad89GT, Jan 29, 2012
    #407

  8. Briansshop

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Thanks, yea, it was a long time for sure. I ended up just painting the dash cut outs w/the same paint I used on the roll cage.
     
    Briansshop, Feb 2, 2012
    #408

  9. jfive

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Hope the whole engine can handle the extra power the afrs will help you make. Those breathers are very nice pieces.
     
    jfive, Feb 5, 2012
    #409

  10. Briansshop

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    PTV clearance is no prob. Not much lift w/the F cam, but it's nice to know. 2.05 valves in the old heads,2.08 in the AFRs. The fit between the exhaust port and my 1 5/8" headers isn't as bad as I thought it'd be.

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    I know,I know, a waste of $$. :stupid: I just feel like it's gotta help some. Even if it's only keeping the pieces together at the top end of the track.

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    Briansshop, Feb 5, 2012
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  11. RI85GT

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    I think a main girdle is a good investment. A valley girdle.... Not so much
     
    RI85GT, Feb 5, 2012
    #411

  12. Briansshop

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Getting a lot of $$ tied up in this "stockblock". :stupid:

    Didn't like how the Harland Sharps were lining up w/the valves on the AFRs and I've been wanting some shaft mounts, so I went for it. I hope they work as good as they look. It was a let down to have to put the valve covers on.

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    In there.

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    Briansshop, Feb 28, 2012
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  13. bumblebee

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Looking good!

    Some monster heads you got there! :2thumbs:
     
    bumblebee, Feb 29, 2012
    #413

  14. domn8rx

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    A lot of nice stuff!! I really like the valve covers. I love these no limit builds :spend:

    john
     
    domn8rx, Mar 1, 2012
    #414

  15. Chad89GT

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Crossing my fingers, knocking on wood and saying a little prayer for your block... :D

    Did I miss a post over the years that says what's in there for a rotating assy?
     
    Chad89GT, Mar 3, 2012
    #415

  16. 331StrokerStang

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    If I was you I would go ahead and build a Dart based shortblock. You have way too much money tied up in this just to see it fail because of the block.
     
    331StrokerStang, Mar 3, 2012
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  17. Briansshop

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    I wish, if there wasn't a limit,I'd be dropping in a Dart 331,347,or 363! :drool2:

    Crank,rods are stock. The same stuff from a previous combo I was spinning to 7700 on the shifts w/a 150 shot!

    I split one already and didn't loose anything but the block and crank. I hear ya though. It'll be at least a yr,I'll be going Dart as soon as I can
     
    Briansshop, Mar 3, 2012
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  18. Briansshop

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Got the wastegate relocated,the vacuum pump mounted, and it all just about buttoned up. I can't find a place the mount the breather bottle for the pump to save my life. Might spark it up tomorrow.


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    Briansshop, Mar 3, 2012
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  19. botietr

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    Looks great!!!!!!! how much longer do you have before a drive down the track??
     
    botietr, Mar 4, 2012
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  20. Briansshop

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    Re: 85 GT stock block build

    I know,moving VERY slow. This spring /summer hopefully.
     
    Briansshop, Mar 4, 2012
    #420
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