Progress of My big block 598ci TFS Ahead mustang

this is my BBF build. Here is what Im working with.

Hello to all. Here is my build. I have an 1989 mustang coupe that I am stuffing a 500 plus ci BBF with a 2 speed power glide in it. Up on top of the motor will be TFS A460 heads and intake. Turning the wheels will be a 8.8 narrowed with 35 spline axles. I'm gonna break everything down into sections motor,trans,chassis etc. Pics will follow at the end. Thx for looking

motor is 598c.i

TFS A460 heads cnc'd 2.45in 1.88 ex
TFS intake new style ported to match heads
IDT ultra block 4.600 bore
scat forged crank 4.5 stroke
eagle h-beam rods forged
comp cam .844int .799exh
comp cam solid roller lifters
1.7 jessel shaftmount rockers
jomar 1 inch spacer
quick fuel 1250 dominator
meizer water pump
ford racing valve covers
trend push rods
Danny bee belt drive

transmission

2 speed power glide
ultra bell
JW fly wheel
1.80 str cut gears
pro trans brake
deep aluminum pan
precision converter 4500 stall

chassis

front
1989 mustang coupe
tubular k-member
tubular a-arms
10way adj struts
coil over kit w/150 spring
flaming river must II rack
team z caster camber plates
4 core griffin radiator
drive shaft safety loop
6 inch harwood hood
rear
mini tubbed
8.8 rear narrowed and braced
moser 35 spline axles
mark william spool and yoke
aluminum rear cover
aero space brakes all 4 corners
Qa1 rear coil over kit single adj
parachute mount
fiberglass trunk


wheels and tires

weld magnum 2 piece rear 15x10 3in back space
M/T et drag 29.5x10.5 stiff on rear
weld magnum 1 piece front 15x3.5 2.25 back space
M/T et front 15x26

Fuel system

magna fuel pro star 500 w/filter
magna fuel 4 port regulator
5 gallon fuel cell
-12 line cell to pump
-10 line pump to regulator

Interior

stock dash gutted
8 panel painless wiring switch panel
10 relay panel
detatchable steering wheel
10 pt mild steel cage certed to 2011
hurst shifter
electric shifter
summit ignition box and coil
racing seats
standard gauges

First heat cycle of motor. Set timing at 34 degrees and let it run till temp reached 160 degrees. Got to get it out of the garage, darn fumes was killing me:shock: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdxj9gtC-Ck

  

Been a long time coming. Will be good to see it running.

 I think it'll want more converter and more tire. 

 What cubic inch? Compression?

maverick wrote: I think it'll want more converter 

X2 if you're staying N/A

You get your oiling issue taken care of?

If it's bigger than 557 you might want to go bigger on carb for max power/torque. Gonna take some finness to hook it imo.  

J.Toney wrote: What cubic inch? Compression?

598ci. Think its 13.5 or 14 to 1.

I got my motor lower in the car so now my headers are almost touching the ground:no:  So now Im gonna have some front exit headers done and get the car tubed from the shock towers forward:bounce:  Got it all cut up last nite:shock: 

Well cutting front of car off is over rated imo. I only removed 30lbs and then added about 35lbs. But I did gain the 2 bars from dash bar to frame rail and a front bumper support:lol:  If I had it to do it all over again, I would not bother.

LIL more progress on car. I had a removable/adjustable radiator support made. Clamps onto frame rails with t bolt clamps.

Movin right along   

bbf-falcon wrote:Movin right along   

had the forward facing headers made last nite, atleast there all tacked up anyway.

headers are done and on the car. Gonna try to make to track this weekend, looks like I got a 50/50 shot of getting there. headers came out pretty good imo.

nice headers! who cut them and tack them up? did you do them if so they are nice! I have a a pair of 6224 hooker headers but will be making me some front exit headers for my a429 headed motor!

nitrous.f wrote:nice headers! who cut them and tack them up? did you do them if so they are nice! I have a a pair of 6224 hooker headers but will be making me some front exit headers for my a429 headed motor!

A local fabricator at straight shot performance(Phill Bohley) did them. And thx.

Headers look really sweet.Hard to tell from the pic's but looks like Header bolts are kinda hard to get too from one angle.

Header bolts ok to get to except cylinder 3. I think spark plugs will be a challenge.

Yep,spark plugs CAN be a challenge sometimes w/all A460 heads. 

:mad: 2 steps forward 1 step back. got the car put back together from getting it tubed in the front and front facing headers. Pulled rear housing cover off to reseal it and 2 bolts was broke off into the housing. Person who sold me the car stuck 2 allen head caps into the cover with rtv to make appear that it was all ok. had to drill them out oh what fun.

Went to start car up and my friggin flywheel lost a few teeth:mad: So now trans will have to be taken out and new flywheel bought.

But on a good note I did score some fiber glass doors and put em on the car:D

Looks good, but the motor looks really low now. What ground clearance do you have at the bottom rear of your oil pan?
Or did you use a different one...Or is it just the way the pic makes it look.

res0rli9 wrote:Looks good, but the motor looks really low now. What ground clearance do you have at the bottom rear of your oil pan?
Or did you use a different one...Or is it just the way the pic makes it look.

I haven't measured ground clearance yet. But I believe from ground to cam center was either 13 or 14 inches.

Ground clearance for oil pan is 4.25 inches.

Came home today and dropped the trans out the car. Now off to the speed shop tomorrow to pick up new flywheel:)