After the engine and transmission install, the next step is to ensure the car is level and align the driveshaft in accordance to the IRS differential. One nice thing about the IRS is that the pumpkin doesn’t move or shift like a live axle. Three spacers were needed to raise the tail shaft of the…
Now that the pedal-box is installed, I ordered a clutch master cylinder from Mike Forte. Since I don’t have the engine/transmission yet, I just got the top cylinder with reservoirs – in hindsight I could have just ordered the master cylinder itself, but live and learn… more extra parts for my bin! Setting up the…
End of year deals continue… I’ve been chatting with Mike Forte of https://fortesparts.com which has been in business for 38 YEARS! WOW! Congrats Mike! Seriously give him a call – his prices are great, AND he’s just plain a great guy! Anyhoo… he has a few of the IRS centers left, and it’s about $300…
In 2011, Ford birthed the Coyote 5.0. It made its statement by producing 412 hp at 6,500 rpm and 390 lb-ft of torque at 4250 rpm while making 11:1 compression. Starting with a clean slate, Ford engineered the 5.0L with power, efficiency, and economy in mind. They did this by utilizing a strong aluminum block…