[Major clutch problems....HELP!!!!! (long)]

Did you change the rubber line going to the slave cylinder?

 

If not, it is possible that the rubber line has deteriorated, and has loose particles on the inside. The loose particles can act as a check valve and prevent the clutch slave cylinder from bleeding down when then pedal is released. The residual pressure will prevent the clutch from fully engaging.

 

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[engine location]

My 1974 260z has a 1989 5.0L Ford engine from a mustang police car installed. The center of the front of the crank is even with the top of the front frame rails. The front of the stock harmonic balancer is even with the front of the steering rack. The engine is centered left to right(rather than offset to the passenger side like the chevy conversions and the stock L series). The factory mounting pads were removed from the front crossmember for oil filter clearance. The engine is installed 2.5 degrees nose up. The stock hood clears the Ford EFI assembly by 1/8" (the closest point is on the passenger side above the throttle body/EGR. I will soon be posting pictures of the installation and drawings of my motor/transmission mounts. I have seen a Z with a 351W installed. The car required a hood scoop. The car also ran high 10 sec quarter mile times using an open R-200 differential. I don't know how to get in touch with this guy (don't even know his name) but I do know that the car was built by Z excellence in Jacksonville FL. Hope this helps.

[More Fuel woes...]

Is your pump mounted low and near the tank? Electric fuel pumps push fuel well, but do not pull. Pressure losses between the pump and tank should be minimumized for the pump to work properly.

[opinions needed, sourcing a v8,newbie with stupid beginner q]

Rustbucket,

I am in the process of putting a 1989 5.0L from a mustang police car into an early 1974 260Z. The engine and T5 transmission are installed. The brakes and suspension are complete. I am having a driveshaft made. The wiring is complete(I am using the factory 5.0 fuel injection). The paint is done.

 

I have been working on the project for a year and am nearly ready to start the car. I too wanted to be different and use a nonchevy V8. This path was probably more difficult than using predesigned pieces like those available from JTR, but I think that it is worth it. Email me with questions

 

good luck