Hitman47 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 How many of you ford guys want an installation kit like the jtr one for the sbf, I know i do well...we may be in luck I know a guy who is reknown around my area for being a ford genius custom fabricator/Engine/ suspension /chassis specialist. He takes no new clients since people send him cars from around the world. He just a 427 side oiler in a torino that had 2 1300 dominators with webber style tubes to feed each individual cylinder, he got 699 rwhp and its more dependable in theory than a standard carb. He is a genius, I had the privlege of meeting him because my dad has a original ac 66 cobra that needed fixing, so thats the only reason he took the job. While i was in his shop I couldnt help but to ask him If he could fab a kit for my z car, So he is bringing it in next week to completely fab a kit simialar to jtr`s but he also said he can do it any way i want direct frame, crossmember any way. He called me last night and told me he was excited to do this, so then he said he was going to make me a 5 link suspension for a 9 inch rear...I was so happy I didnt know what to do. He is busy for the next 2 years so he`s taking his vacation to do this, He loves a challenge. I told him im not doind the kit thing for me but for all us ford z guys. I also said that the chevy guys think they are so cool and often friendly teasing and superior jokes come our wa...His response "We`ll fix there wagon" Since im doing this for all us ford guys, He asked me to ask you If your at all interested In a complete swap kit with manual to tell me so we could get a rough total Mesiroff@sbcglobal.net is my address Email me or reply to this if you are interested. Im paying him for his initial time materials so im taking the bulk of the hit so guys if you want these let me know i really am doing this for all of us since we are less in numbers we have to stick together. Think a swap kit and manual for us. Im so excited He also has many great ideas for chassis reinforcment. He has degree in engineering so it will be all mathmatically genius. He laughed when i told him the chevy guys always tell us dollar for dollar we can do a comprable swap. He said his goal is to make that possible. Also one more thing he is making a custom efi intake that is amazing i saw it on a car that had a 5.0 with trickflow everything all he did was change to his manifold and he gained 24.5 hp to the WHEELS on his chassis dyno He is pure genius. Guys please let me know if you are interested. If he doesnt get enough guys he wont do the project. and it will be back to us. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2126 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I for one would be interested in a SBF install kit. Maybe you could put this guy in touch with Terry Oxendale....Terry could surely shorten your guys learning curve...you know, avoiding some of the unknown obsticles that arrise when doing these conversions. But again, yes I am interested! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest duende1933 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I'm very interested in a convertion kit too. Please keep us posted Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iskone Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I'm a Chevy guy by default. I think the old GM cars looked better and of course the parts are cheaper. If you had a kit as affordable as the JTR kit I'm in. Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulla Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I would be glad to buy a kit when he gets a basic one setup if it has a good motor height and setback etc. Show him a video of Darius and his Z that should help get him excited about making a Ford version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I'd be interested in a "JTR type kit" and components as long as it would allow for example: a mustang 5.0 with the stock EFI to be used and KEEP IT UNDER A UNMODIFIED HOOD! I also believe it should allow the use of "shorty style" headers! I'm convinced that it can be done, the question is WHO will step up to the plate? Note: I'm too busy trying to run a business! Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mizugori Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 how much money are we talking about for the kit and manual? im interested; i have access to a '83 280zx and a 302 from a crown vic. also i agree with the previous poster, no modifying the hood please!! *edit btw how much horsepower do you think i would have to start with if i did this; i.e. stock without me putting on performance stuff yet (of course i would later but i dont have unlimited funds so it has to come in stages.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paddyz Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I too would be interested in a SBF kit. I will follow your project with interest. Best Regards. Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rival5 Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 I would also be interested. If its similar in price to the JTR setup id be all for it. Good luck mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman47 Posted December 10, 2004 Author Share Posted December 10, 2004 Talked to him tonight i move my z in on monday and hes going to work on it then when all bugs are worked out[a week] This is what he does day and night he lives in his shop. Then he will crank out a few kits for you guys. He wants to make 2 kits 351/302 both will fit under hood he seems to think we will get better positioning of the motor due to distributor location and a weld on drop plate he was thinking of. Its coming finnally and pretty fast Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulla Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Sounds good. Also how does he plan on doing the clutch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mizugori Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 could you ask him if it will work in a '83 280zx?? im being told in another thread that there's a slight difference between the z's and that your solution won't work for me pls ask, thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurentz Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 I'm very interested! Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAYZ Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I'm very interested!!!!!! Esp. with the exhaust issues..would be nice to have room for 1.75" headers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
materchan Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 yeah i wouldnt mind a kit, it would be nice if i didnt have to worry about the clutch or the speedo cable. might not want to do my turbo swap and do this one first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsCoupe Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 id definatly be interested in a 351w kit. Ill send you a email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurentz Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Any updates on the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest speedgato2 Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 let me know hoew this goes. i'd definitely get a kit. got a 280zx and a mustang motor that need each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsCoupe Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 i emailed him...no reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snork Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 Im in!!! how about finding a way to stuff a turbo with the sbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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