The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #30 – January 29, 2008, 12:01:54 PM Now you know you're going to need some strong motor mounts too:hick: Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #31 – January 29, 2008, 12:04:07 PM Quote from: Chuck W;200747Now you know you're going to need some strong motor mounts too:hick:It uses the stock 5.0 style mounts right? If so I still got my chuckdubya mounts :shakeass: Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #32 – January 29, 2008, 12:16:10 PM Yup, same mounts. Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #33 – January 29, 2008, 12:17:47 PM I really like the Stage-1 cam, for a hot street engine it's all I need.. In fact mine is going in the new 331, with 1.7 rockers... There are far better flowing intakes out there, but few have the visual of the GT-40... Problem is I dunno if you can squeeze anything else under a stock hood... Even the Cobra upper on a GT 40 lower is going to be pushing it... BTW in case you didn't know, the GT-40 tubular is approx 3/4" shorter, and I believe Bill had slight rubbing issues with it...I've heard of using spacers between the chassis and K member to gain hood clearance, dunno if I'd want to go that route... Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #34 – January 29, 2008, 12:21:08 PM Sweet!!! how much did you score it for? I always wanted that thing... Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #35 – January 29, 2008, 12:28:38 PM Quote from: TurboCoupe50;200751I really like the Stage-1 cam, for a hot street engine it's all I need.. In fact mine is going in the new 331, with 1.7 rockers... There are far better flowing intakes out there, but few have the visual of the GT-40... Problem is I dunno if you can squeeze anything else under a stock hood... Even the Cobra upper on a GT 40 lower is going to be pushing it... BTW in case you didn't know, the GT-40 tubular is approx 3/4" shorter, and I believe Bill had slight rubbing issues with it...I've heard of using spacers between the chassis and K member to gain hood clearance, dunno if I'd want to go that route...So the tfs stage 1 cam will be okay than? Will I need more lift? or is the 1.6 rr okay? I already have 2 sets of fms 1.6 rr now. So if theres another cam to be had I could easily sell the tfs-1 cam if need be.I'll look into the intake issue, I could alway raise the back of the hood for now with spacers or pick out a different intake and sell the cobra whole. What do you think of the overall combo? Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #36 – January 29, 2008, 12:31:30 PM Quote from: 1WLD BRD;200752Sweet!!! how much did you score it for? I always wanted that thing...heres my payment I'm still waiting for the truck to pick it up. Damm I swear this pile was bigger a couple of days ago. Bill better hurry up before theres nothing left :D Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #37 – January 29, 2008, 01:26:09 PM I was running just under 11:1. While it ran fine on pump gas, I ended up having to replace the later model mini gear reduction starters about every three months. Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #38 – January 29, 2008, 02:48:05 PM Quote from: thunder306;200755heres my payment I'm still waiting for the truck to pick it up. Damm I swear this pile was bigger a couple of days ago. Bill better hurry up before theres nothing left :DI'll be stoppin' by when you get home from work with a couple fifths of Jim Beam... Quote from: thunder306;200754So the tfs stage 1 cam will be okay than? Will I need more lift? or is the 1.6 rr okay? I already have 2 sets of fms 1.6 rr now. So if theres another cam to be had I could easily sell the tfs-1 cam if need be.I like the S-1 specs, but a little more lift would be beneficial on a 351... I've not considered a different cam, as I want new rockers anyway.... Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #39 – January 30, 2008, 12:58:38 PM dam bob, i dunno... got any pictures of whats left on it?and bill, rember when we were at the track and you beat that trans-am... he was so pissed he didnt even get his time slip lol. Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #40 – January 30, 2008, 01:36:33 PM only body parts are hood, and glass. The engine is missing heads, upper part of cobra intake, and cam Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #41 – January 30, 2008, 04:01:05 PM So this car will actually live? In all the time I've known Bill, I've only seen this car once, and it was dead in his driveway at the time. Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #42 – January 30, 2008, 04:06:09 PM I'm hoping to get started on it next week. I can't wait to get the wrecked one out and focus on the cat Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #43 – January 31, 2008, 02:56:27 PM Looks like you have a great starting point. Seeing the current pictures and the old one's really shows how nice it could turn out!When I see questions about which cam to go with, I cringe a bit. If you would like the engine to meet (and most likely exceed) your expectations, a custom cam is the way to go. Granted it will cost more, but the results are sooo much better. For myself, I would never consider an off the shelf cam again! It sounds like you are going to put some money in this engine (rebuild, heads, intake, cam), consider the value of a matched combination. None of us has an unlimited budget for our cars, but I have found it cheaper to do it once (with the right parts, read: more expensive) as opposed to buying stuff and then buying the right stuff.If you are interested in learning more, there is a great site called SBFTECH.com. One of the sponsors and moderators is Jay Allen. Read some of his threads and posts (there is a specific forum under Small Block Ford - Camshaft Innovations). The amount of informations and concepts presented can really open your eyes as to the factors which influence valve train stablity and appropriate cam choice.If you E-mail or speak to Jay, he is willing to spend time expanding your knowledge on what may be right choice for you, OTS or Custom (he will make an OTS recommendation, if that what you want, for a fee). He is always willing to educate (ingnorance is fine, but stupidity doesn't go over big...).I have had lots of camshafts over the years (I'm gradually selling off four OTS H/R cams I swapped around until I went custom). The difference in performance and drivablity (mileage too!) was so dramatic, it didn't seem like the same car!I haven't had experience with TFS cams. I have experience with a couple Comp rollers and couple alphabet cams. Sure wish someone had "schooled" me prior to my cam adventures, it would have been so much cheaper!If you would like specifics on my experience, PM me, I'm glad to share what I know. Quote Selected
The search is over ! I'm now a cougar owner!! Reply #44 – February 01, 2008, 10:02:11 AM Quote from: 86tbird;201193Looks like you have a great starting point. Seeing the current pictures and the old one's really shows how nice it could turn out!When I see questions about which cam to go with, I cringe a bit. If you would like the engine to meet (and most likely exceed) your expectations, a custom cam is the way to go. Granted it will cost more, but the results are sooo much better. For myself, I would never consider an off the shelf cam again! It sounds like you are going to put some money in this engine (rebuild, heads, intake, cam), consider the value of a matched combination. None of us has an unlimited budget for our cars, but I have found it cheaper to do it once (with the right parts, read: more expensive) as opposed to buying stuff and then buying the right stuff.If you are interested in learning more, there is a great site called SBFTECH.com. One of the sponsors and moderators is Jay Allen. Read some of his threads and posts (there is a specific forum under Small Block Ford - Camshaft Innovations). The amount of informations and concepts presented can really open your eyes as to the factors which influence valve train stablity and appropriate cam choice.If you E-mail or speak to Jay, he is willing to spend time expanding your knowledge on what may be right choice for you, OTS or Custom (he will make an OTS recommendation, if that what you want, for a fee). He is always willing to educate (ingnorance is fine, but stupidity doesn't go over big...).I have had lots of camshafts over the years (I'm gradually selling off four OTS H/R cams I swapped around until I went custom). The difference in performance and drivablity (mileage too!) was so dramatic, it didn't seem like the same car!I haven't had experience with TFS cams. I have experience with a couple Comp rollers and couple alphabet cams. Sure wish someone had "schooled" me prior to my cam adventures, it would have been so much cheaper!If you would like specifics on my experience, PM me, I'm glad to share what I know.Thanks for the site and the advice... Quote Selected
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