Pics of engine transplant

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by MiteeMaverick, Feb 17, 2005.

Page 1 of 2
  1. MiteeMaverick

    MiteeMaverick Senior Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2004
    Messages:
    243
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Jonesboro, AR
    Vehicle:
    1987 Mustang GT Convertible
    Ok guys here are the pics of the 302 I installed in my car, I have been slowly building it for about 5 months. I got it in last night about 11:00 and after going to the parts store this morning for a hose, I fired it up. The motor turned over about 3 times and she fired up. I set the timing and adjusted the carb and took her around the block...............WOW what a difference a V-8 makes ! I came back and broke in my cam and checked for leaks and went over every nut and bolt and retightened the plugs. I'm going to the muffler shop tomorrow and get some 2 1/2 pipes and turbos put on it. Enjoy the pics. :D Oh, I've been asked about the headers I used, the are 66 vintage Shelby Tri-Y and they fit great with a floor shift, still plenty of room to change plugs too.
     

    Attached Files:

    MiteeMaverick, Feb 17, 2005
    #1
  2. Jamie Miles

    Jamie Miles the road warrior

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2005
    Messages:
    12,098
    Likes Received:
    29
    Trophy Points:
    383
    Location:
    Lawrenceville, GA
    Vehicle:
    13 Mavericks
    Very clean! I give it (y) (y) up!
     
    Jamie Miles, Feb 17, 2005
    #2
  3. JeffScoggins

    JeffScoggins A.k.a. Conan Jr.

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2005
    Messages:
    108
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Lake Charles, LA
    Vehicle:
    1970 Ford Maverick
    Cool cool cool cool cool...and oh yeah...COOL! Take pics tomorrow with the turbos.

    Jeff
     
    JeffScoggins, Feb 17, 2005
    #3
  4. Tylar Miles

    Tylar Miles Try try try let it ride..

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2005
    Messages:
    196
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Lawrenceville, ga
    Vehicle:
    1993 Nissan Sentra
    Lookin good :)
    What's the donator of the 302?
     
    Tylar Miles, Feb 17, 2005
    #4
  5. littleredtoy

    littleredtoy Seth

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2002
    Messages:
    4,050
    Likes Received:
    15
    Trophy Points:
    162
    Location:
    North Carolina, Triangle Area
    Vehicle:
    '74 Comet GT
    Cool!
    I have always wondered if the Tri-Y's would fit.
    Can you post a few pics of underneath with the
    headers?
    It looks nice.

    Seth
     
    littleredtoy, Feb 17, 2005
    #5
  6. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,992
    Likes Received:
    209
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Looks great!!
     
    Mavaholic, Feb 18, 2005
    #6
  7. YotaRacer

    YotaRacer Member

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2004
    Messages:
    119
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Location:
    Gloucester VA.
    Vehicle:
    75 Grabber
    Congrats. Makes me want to get mine done.
     
    YotaRacer, Feb 18, 2005
    #7
  8. tim keck

    tim keck truckdrivintrailertrash

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2004
    Messages:
    1,991
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    111
    Location:
    sharps chapel,Tn
    Vehicle:
    '72 Comet, '75 Maverick, '85 F150 4x4 ,'93 F150,'75 F100,'77 Jeep Wagoneer,'91 Dodge D250 Cummins,'90 F150 xtra cab 4x4, '93 F150 4x4
    Makes you wonder why you ran the 6 as long as you did huh?Clean install.
     
    tim keck, Feb 18, 2005
    #8
  9. MiteeMaverick

    MiteeMaverick Senior Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2004
    Messages:
    243
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Jonesboro, AR
    Vehicle:
    1987 Mustang GT Convertible
    Exhaust installed

    Well I went and got my exhaust installed this morning, the tri-y headers have no collectors on them so I had them use those new band clamps on the front for easy header removal when changing starters. 2 1/2 tubing into 18 inch X 3 1/2 round turbo tubes (I call them glass packs but he said they had no glass in them) A guy got them installed on his car and said they were too loud and got them removed two days later, so I got them for 20.00. they are turned down at the differential. They did a VERY nice job and only charged me 90.00 for all of it. It sounds awsome, now I can hear the cam thump a little more. The fan I installed on the car is really noisy, sounds like a jet taking off when you floor it so that has to go. I will probably install my electric fan to free up some extra HP. I also found a tranny leak around the pan, I knew I should have used some silicone on it, oh well guess I'll get greasy tomorrow. I think my wife has become acustomed to the exhaust, gas and oil I have been reaking off for the past week. :D I'll post some pics when it's on the rack tomorrow. :jack:
     
    MiteeMaverick, Feb 18, 2005
    #9
  10. stockhatch

    stockhatch Re Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2004
    Messages:
    772
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Boiling Spring Lakes NC
    Vehicle:
    '72 Grabber
    Awesome! Congrats on the new mill.

    AC
     
    stockhatch, Feb 19, 2005
    #10
  11. Yellow72Mavrick

    Yellow72Mavrick Banned

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2005
    Messages:
    1,274
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Memphis, Tenn.
    Vehicle:
    1977 maverick 2 door ( my sons) 250 c4
    motor

    God work on the motor I'm buildin a 302 boss clone for my 72...Jim(y)
     
    Yellow72Mavrick, Feb 20, 2005
    #11
  12. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    14,992
    Likes Received:
    209
    Trophy Points:
    258
    Location:
    Live Oak, FL
    Vehicle:
    Original 72 Sprint Owner, 71 Comet GT, 57 Ranchwagon, 57 4 dr Wagon
    Sounds good but dont drive over a dirt field with those turn downs. I'v been to car shows before where the field are half grass and dirt. Turn downs kick up alot of dust.
     
    Mavaholic, Feb 20, 2005
    #12
  13. Ronald Hopkins

    Ronald Hopkins Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2002
    Messages:
    724
    Likes Received:
    68
    Trophy Points:
    116
    Location:
    Morristown Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet GT
    Do not use silicone on your transmision pan. It will come loose on the inside and plug up your filter. Never use silicone where it can get into filters or strainers. It is a good product. Just use it wisely I have been a heavy equipment mechanic for 35 years and have seen the effects of silicone many times.
     
    Ronald Hopkins, Feb 20, 2005
    #13
  14. Country Mav

    Country Mav Die-Hard Ford Guy!

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2002
    Messages:
    1,770
    Likes Received:
    27
    Trophy Points:
    130
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Evans, Louisiana
    Vehicle:
    72 2-door Maverick 308/C-4
    Great Job on the install!! Looks really, really good!! Preston
     
    Country Mav, Feb 21, 2005
    #14
  15. Rick Book

    Rick Book Member

    Joined:
    Mar 9, 2002
    Messages:
    5,744
    Likes Received:
    13
    Trophy Points:
    197
    Location:
    Thailand
    Vehicle:
    Missing my old '70 Maverick
    Dang. Another thread I somehow missed.

    Congratulations on your accomplishment! (y)
     
    Rick Book, Feb 21, 2005
    #15
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page