Alex's 1975 Maverick 2dr

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by maverick75, May 21, 2010.

  1. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    I think im going to take down my website i haven't updated it in years now.
    I also haven't uploaded any new pics, i kinda want to wait till it's all done. But heres the old stuff.



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    Specs

    Engine
    Type………………..Small-Block Windsor
    Block……………….Factory 302 ci
    Rotating Assembly….Cast Steel Crank
    Aluminum Pistons
    Cylinder Assembly….1965 289 53cc
    1.78/1.45 valves
    Camshaft……..Crane Cams Hydraulic
    .456/.484-inch lift,
    260/272 duration,
    stock 1.6rockers
    Induction……….Edelbrock Performer 289 Intake
    Holley 4160(#6919) Carb
    Spectre 4Hole/Open 1” Spacer
    14x3 ¾ K&N X-Stream Filter
    Cooling………….Stock Radiator, 7-blade Fan
    Ignition…………..Factory Duraspark Electronic
    Taurus 3G 135 amp Alternator
    Fuel System……Stock replacement Pump
    1976 Granada Tank
    Exhaust…………Dual 2” Custom Fabricated,
    2 ¼ 40series Flowmasters w/Dumps

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    Drivetrain
    Transmission………C4 Auto w/column shift
    Driveshaft…………Factory
    Rear Axle………….8” 2.79 gears

    Chassis
    Front………..73 Maverick Power Steering
    Rear…………Factory 3 leaf spring
    Brakes………Factory Power-Booster,
    L&M Disk Rotors,
    Raybestos Pads,
    Stock replacement Drums
    Miscellaneous
    Seats……….Ford Tempo Buckets,
    Ford Probe Rear Seat
    Dashboard…Factory with 1971 Maverick Cluster
    Audio……Pioneer 200Watt XM head unit,
    Quantum Speakers, Sound Stream Amp,
    Microsoft 30Gb Zune Media Player,
    Jeep Cherokee Speaker Grills.
    Column……Factory, GT Grant Mahogany Wheel
    77 Maverick LDO emblem
    Gauges…….. Sunpro
    Body…..1971 Maverick Bumpers,
    1974 Mercury Comet Turn Signals,
    Mercury Bobcat Taillights
    1984 T-Bird Trunk Electronic Latch
    Locking Hood Conversion

    Paint……Gray Primer
    Wheels/Tires
    Wheel……….92 Crown Victoria Aluminum
    15x6.5
    Tires………..Michelin 215/60R15, 215/70R15

    Future Mods


    96-97 Explorer Cylinder Heads, 5.0L HO Short block, MSD SF Ignition Module,
    E303 Ford Racing Cam, 1.7 Crane Gold Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Demon 650 carb, Hooker 1 5/8 headers, Mustang Cobra R 17x9 Wheels, Track-Lok Differential w/ 3.55 gears, Taurus Electric Fan, Explorer Rear Disk, Griffin Aluminum Radiator, B&M Shifter, 2” Lowering Coil Springs, Custom Traction Bars, BFV Leaf springs, KYB Shocks, Custom Valve Covers, Blue Pearl Paintjob with 70 Maverick Grabber Stripes, European Maverick Emblems, Cobra Jet Hood Scoop, Custom Ducktail Spoiler, and maybe a Holset Hx45 turbo.....
     
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  2. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    I just had an "A-HA" moment. First off the block limitations. The roller blocks seem to have a 400HP limit. So i could find a Mexican block, but it wont be a roller motor. So i was thinking why not run a 351w? I can get a late model roller one that will be just as strong as a mexican one. The problem with 351Ws in mavericks are the header choice. But Manifolds work so ill be good there. Since Bryant test fitted a pair of flipped headers on a 302 and they didnt work I would have ended up using manifolds anyways. The only problem is that manifolds became restrictive after 400HP. But who needs that much :D so 351w it is.
     

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