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11-14-2016 10:45 AM - permalink

cycleguy55

If you're like me, there are things about your WCC or Kellison Stallion that you'd like to change. Some of them you may have already done, while others are on the 'Wish List', 'Planned Upgrades' or 'To-Do List'.

In no particular order:
o Replace steering column with Flaming River or Ididit column
o Electronic Immobilizer
o Spohn rear control arms
o Replace current side pipes with Flowmaster Slim Line mufflers
o FItech fuel injection
o Carbon fibre-look 'spats', dash panel and CF hood scoop
o Halibrand-style wheels

Edit:
o Serpentine belt system - probably March 30245 or 30250, depending upon whether my Saginaw PS pump pulley is keyed or press fit.

That's the big items, I'm sure there will be lots of little things as well (e.g. replace carpets).

Okay, your turn - what do you have on your list(s)?

11-14-2016 11:14 AM - permalink

joey4420

- Gas Tank
- Steering Column would be nice
- Raise my Roll Bar to above head level
- Add clear plastic under roll bar for wind buffering
- Get a top
- Rear Fender protection from rock chips
- Add a Real Horn that can be heard about Exhaust
- New Fuel Lines (priority)
- Carpet
- New Leather Brown or Tobacco colored interior
- Replace Heater Core or add heated seats at least

11-16-2016 08:38 AM - permalink

cycleguy55

I took a look yesterday and don't think the March serpentine systems will work. The alternator mount is too high and too wide. The system from CVF Racing looks like it could be a better fit as it mounts the alternator lower and closer to the crank and water pump pulleys. Everything appears 'tighter' and more compact.

Ford 429 - 460 Big Block Serpentine Conversion Kit - Alternator and Saginaw Power Steering

11-16-2016 07:33 PM - permalink

joey4420

Looks nice, not sure I would go for it as I prefer less bling. Now if they made it in black.

11-18-2016 05:28 PM - permalink

BOBOCobra

A lot of those I have already done but I have a new list

Cam change, going to hydraulic rollers from solid rollers. 5000 miles on the solids and I am living on borrow time.
Fuel Injection
upper and lower rear control arm change.

Budget may run short on items 2 and 3 once I tear down for the cam change. Already have most of the parts lined up but once I get it on the stand who knows what I will dream up!!!

One thing for certain, once I get the block out I am going to clean up some of the engine bay wiring, its kind of half-assed. Cant wait to get started!

11-19-2016 09:56 AM - permalink

cycleguy55

joey4420:

I don't believe CVF offers their stuff in black, but you could always get it powder-coated.

This setup is available in black
March Performance - Style Track (Chrome Alternator & Power-Steering) for Ford Big Block 429-460

11-22-2016 06:12 AM - permalink

joey4420

Ouch, I guess it is me being frugal, but What I have works. I need a fuel tank and other items much more than changing the belt system at $1750.00, or even at the $535 price of the first one. They look nice and it would be a good upgrade if I had to replace something or everything else is fixed.

11-22-2016 09:31 AM - permalink

cycleguy55

Oh, I hear you on being frugal! Once of our car club members (who happens to own a pair of Lamborghinis) is trying to convince me I should go for the high end stuff. His rationale is it only works out to $200 per year if I keep the car for 10 years - IOW pocket change. His argument is pretty much falling on deaf ears.

CVF has been very good to work with, and they've confirmed my existing March crankshaft and water pump pulleys are compatible with the CVF stuff, though we have determined the March pulley on my power steering pump has a different depth, so that means I need to get one from CVF as well. The net of this is I don't need to buy the whole kit, I only need some components.

1/2

11-22-2016 09:34 AM - permalink

cycleguy55

2/2:

o 460-ALTBRKT-L - 460 / 429*Low Mount*Alternator Bracket
o BBFL1ALT - 1 Groove Alternator Pulley with cover
o ALTFAN - Universal alternator fan
o 460-PSBRKT-S - 460 / 429 Power Steering Bracket
o BBF2PS - 3/4" Press Fit PS Pulley for Saginaw Pumps

I can get all the bits and pieces through Amazon.ca or Amazon.com with the exception of the PS pulley - the only place I can find it is direct from CVF Racing. Aaaarrgghh. Total price is $339 + $9.85 shipping (all USD), though I expect shipping to Canada will be a bit higher.

I guess I'll end up ordering direct from CVF, once I figure out whether I have the flow reduction valve for the pump. I installed a Borgeson pressure reducing kit before and I'm pretty sure I have the flow reduction valve - I just need to find it in my boxes of parts, then pull the trigger on the order.

Edit: I have a Vintage Air Flow Control Valve #852001 for the pump, so that question has been answered.

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