I know and met the guy and he is as honest as the day is long. There are a good deal of Mustangs and the like in Australia have been sourced by Matt.
He is well known around the Mustang forums. He travels the USA if you find a car you want and does all the hard work and haggling. I bought a 66 Fastback through him and a couple of other little projects.
Just be careful with some of those import/exporters out there, they are shonks!
Any decisions on engine choice after all the agonising.
Just started my PACE 427 build last week but already struggling with an engine choice. I too was set on a 351w but have had second thoughts. There are a few long motors around for under 5k easy but by the time I sourced an intake set for 95 mustang (for QLD compliance) and then considered a MASflo aftermarket EFI setup post rego to improve the looks the costs start to build.
The coyote is starting to look pretty good except that I lose my old school look.
Anyone looked at the Boss 302 crate for their cobra? At 444hp may be a little much for me as someone who will just enjoy some cruising on a weekend.
Any decisions on engine choice after all the agonising.
Just started my PACE 427 build last week but already struggling with an engine choice. I too was set on a 351w but have had second thoughts. There are a few long motors around for under 5k easy but by the time I sourced an intake set for 95 mustang (for QLD compliance) and then considered a MASflo aftermarket EFI setup post rego to improve the looks the costs start to build.
The coyote is starting to look pretty good except that I lose my old school look.
Anyone looked at the Boss 302 crate for their cobra? At 444hp may be a little much for me as someone who will just enjoy some cruising on a weekend.
I'm still undecided on an engine, but have started leaning towards a Coyote over a 351. Ask me the same question in 3 months time an it could be a 351, LS3 or LS7. Once I get the kit and start working with my Engineer I will make a final decision on an engine.
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you're in VIC get a 351 and club rego, only go a Coyote if you need to pass emissions.
Another consideration might also be return on investment...
At some point you (or your kin) WILL eventually have to sell it.
A complied fully registered car with a coyote (or LS) would be easier to sell across state lines than one that has a 351 carb engine.
I don't think its as easy a choice as it presents on face value.
Personally, If you asked me today and I had a bottomless pit of cash, in an Absolute Pace kit I'd probably put a coyote "cammer mock" as per the pick above.
It looks sweet, the badge fits, is plenty powerful enough and will fool the 99% that don't know the difference. My 2nd choice probably an LS7, cos the number matches. But that's just me...
No telling how long the club rego loophole will be left open. If/when they decide to tighten up the rules it'll be a lot work to convert that 351 over to a compliant engine.
Does Craig supply different engine mounts or adapters to allow you to fit different drivelines or do you need to fabricate all of that yourself? I would've thought the kit was already setup for a particular engine?
Regarding the 444HP crate motor, I'd be looking at the torque curve if I was concerned about street manners.
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My wife wants to discuss having another baby. We have two little girls and are wondering whether to try for a boy. I've told her tonight that there are bigger decisions to make and to put it on the back burner. She can't understand that the decision to go 351w over a coyote is crucial and needs my full attention
My wife wants to discuss having another baby. We have two little girls and are wondering whether to try for a boy. I've told her tonight that there are bigger decisions to make and to put it on the back burner. She can't understand that the decision to go 351w over a coyote is crucial and needs my full attention
We had a girl and tried for a boy...had twins (boys). Stay with the engine discussion.
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This place has the same motor for (only) USD $6149 and you can use the place I listed earlier in the thread for shipping at under $700 plus GST and duty.
That's an interesting deal d4. You will need to find an alternator and ECU, then a tune that passes the IM240. The same thing applies to all of the LS crate motors out of the States - looks OK on paper but a minefield if you intend to go for full registration.
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Just a warning on that F4--- 351 roller block, there is a cracking issue that is coming to the attention of USA builders, in the #2 & 4 cam bearing area where the bolt for the lifter retainer spyder bolts on, cannot be seen until the cam bearing is removed, if the crack develop's further the cam bearing can move & therefore cause an oil pressure drop along with a few other critical issues. Might be a problem worth looking into on production 5 liter roller blocks as well. Pic attached is from ford strokers website.
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