Fire Sale
Permalink | June 13, 2008 by John in 2002 TBA, Auto, Mustang, ShelbyDakota
EVERYTHING MUST GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
With regards to my latest acquisition in the form of a Shelby Dakota, I’m not simply adding to my fleet. I’m reducing it, as well as some other possessions.
- Porsche 914 Project Cars
- 1975 Jeep Pickup SALE PENDING!
- 1967 Chevy 327 V8 longblock SOLD!
- NordicTrack CX998 Elliptical Trainer BROKEN!
I’ll sell the Golf as soon as I’m relatively certain the Dakota is healthy, tuned up and sorted out. I’m thinking late Summer. The gas prices will still be high and school will be starting. Prime selling time for a 4banger. I would sell the Ford drivetrain bits (302 V8, automatic and rearend) if I thought I could get anything for them. I might hang on to them because they are good spares for the Mustang.
No, I’m not selling the Mustang or the Triumph. The plan is to keep those two vehicles and the pickup. That’s it. If the Porsches or Jeep do not sell, I will consider parting them out. Heck, the Edelbrock 4bbl carb and intake in the Jeep is probably worth more than the whole truck.
Gearhead Lust
Permalink | April 11, 2008 by John in Auto, Mustang
Oooooh, I want it! I think a Windsor will drop into a ‘65 Mustang without modifying the shock towers. Probably needs different mounts. Crate 351W:
YearOne has designed a 351 Windsor crate engine that makes over 400 horsepower and 415 lb. lbs. of torque, yet is built with daily driving in mind.
The balanced and blueprinted bottom end features a 2-bolt block, cast crank, hypereutectic pistons, and a dual-pattern hydraulic roller cam. Topping it is a pair of aluminum heads with 2.02/1.60 valves, 1.5 rockers, and a dual plane intake.
With 10:1 compression, the engine runs on pump gas, plus it pulls 12hg of vacuum at 800rpm so you can sit on the power brakes in stop-and-go traffic. Each engine comes with oil pan, timing cover, valve covers, balancer, and flex plate. A 12-month/12,000-mile warranty is included in the $4,290 price tag.