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Old 06-27-2017, 09:28 AM
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Anyone else out there crazy enough to finish their own car? I am very close to cranking my Roush 427SR/T 56 Coupe and would enjoy sharing the experience of installing the engine/trans. I was told that virtually no one finishes their own HiTech(Superformance) builds and I now know why. Not what I expected and not anywhere near plug and play.
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Old 06-27-2017, 10:25 AM
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I dunno, I did 2 BDRs. While the first was not as plug and play as I thought it would be, I learned a lot and the second was a breeze.
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Old 06-27-2017, 10:33 AM
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Welcome to the "Kit Car " world. One has to be a fabricator to bild one of these. Currently I have mine stripped right down for repaint ,change from RHD to LHD and then rebuild the motor, suspension already rebuilt. Originally built by me in 1989 this has been the most fun that I have.
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We are making a mold if anyone is interested. The finished car will be on the road soon.
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Old 06-27-2017, 11:08 AM
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I was able to build my Lone Star myself and it was a very rewarding experience But, I'm a professional autobody man and a good mechanic. To others that don't have the skill or tools, having someone that is experienced is a must. Installing a big block in a Cobra is very tight, so extra time and care is also needed. Putting in a small block is much easier.

In both situations, the opening of our engine bay and the nose length is long, so if you can position engine hoist on the side of the car, not from the front of the car s best.
I installed a hoist in the ceiling of my garage, and that made installing and removing the engine great.

Buying a engine leveler is another tool that makes tilting into small cramped engine bays very helpful. Just don't buy a cheaply made one.

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Here's a video of an install, the body is off, but it shows how to tilt the engine.

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Old 06-27-2017, 12:39 PM
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It can be done by someone with basic mechanical skills, but you have to think things through and be prepared to make alterations or adjustments as needed.

It is a little more than just plug and play, but I am completing my Superformance (Hitech) build this week to beginning of next week. Make sure you have a good lift and an engine leveler.
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I did mine totally from scratch, would not advise it for the weak willed....
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Thanks for the responses. Nice to know that there are other crazy people. I stabbed my 427SR with trans installed as well as the side pipes. Not more than 3/4 clearance anywhere going in and super tricky to get it in despite car being on two post lift, engine tilt and engine hoist. But, that was the easy part as far as figuring out where brackets went, sourcing bolts, elec connectors, adaptors for fuel, oil, steering gear lines, etc. Do not know about other manufacturers but the Hillbank(Superformance) roller came with the car and a big box of parts. Nothing else. The Roush engine and tremec trans did have a few sheets of paper with them. Part of the reason for this post is to help others that might want to finish their own car. I would have built my coupe from scratch but did not want to spend years doing that so I cheated. I bought the roller and the quality of the HiTech roller is fantastic. So, if anyone has questions, I just finished and can help.
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I'm installing a Coyote into a BDR. It' far from plug and play. It's a dang Nightmare! Not sure I'm ever going to get this thing done!
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I built mine, I did not paint it though.....
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I'm building my Cobra, I purchased it as a roller with the motor installed, it was basically a body on a frame and wheels with a motor. I am about 90% finished, the car needs body and paint plus I am working on a hot 390 that will be eventually installed.

It has taken me almost three years and I have basically fabricated every part including swapping out the rear end from a Ford 8" to a Jaguar POSI.

Let’s put it this way, I often go into my garage and am truly amazed how I got this thing build, I can’t even sum up the number of hours and brain burn figuring things out. Even being very mechanically capable including fabrication, body and electrical work, I am still truly amazed.

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My definition of a Kit Car:-
A collection of parts that almost fit together.
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