Gmkillr's Mexican 347 build

**TJH64** · 03-28-2009, 11:18 AM

Excellent job, Rob

Keep us updated on the progress of the build.

**wick** · 03-28-2009, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by gmkillr

I bought mine from a corral advertiser named Artsparts.
www.artsperformanceparts.com
He's a great guy to deal with as i've bought some stuff from him in the past.
I don't think he has them listed on his website so you will have to email him for them.

Thanks for the compliments!

And as far as the block goes............

I'm not worried about it, if it breaks, then it breaks...........

From what everybody says my current shortblock should have grenaded a loooooong time ago.

I also have purchased from him before. Real good guy to deal with for an online parts dealer.

**mlowry1260** · 03-28-2009, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by cam303

That block is gonna split like a crispy mexican taco...

J/K...

Look like a sweet combination. I like the heads.

The mexican should be okay with a few if's...

First & foremost is a good tune & no detonation! What do you have for a fuel system?

Next I would insist on a good quality damper, balancing & machine work.

OEM blocks are always a crap shoot because of core-shift that can happen. An old mexican block should be tougher than the newer roller blocks. There's always the dart block if you have that problem.

Do you plan to run a girdle? I'm not a believer in them per say but, the seem to usually save the crank if they do let go.

What's the deal on the injectors? Hi or low impedence & from where?

**2001GTTT** · 03-28-2009, 04:39 PM

Looks great Rob, cant wait to see it run!

**gmkillr** · 03-28-2009, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by mlowry1260

Look like a sweet combination. I like the heads.

The mexican should be okay with a few if's...

First & foremost is a good tune & no detonation! What do you have for a fuel system?

Next I would insist on a good quality damper, balancing & machine work.

OEM blocks are always a crap shoot because of core-shift that can happen. An old mexican block should be tougher than the newer roller blocks. There's always the dart block if you have that problem.

Do you plan to run a girdle? I'm not a believer in them per say but, the seem to usually save the crank if they do let go.

What's the deal on the injectors? Hi or low impedence & from where?

I will have Don Lasota re-do my current SCT tune so yes, I will have one of the best out there doing the tuning. He helped my current OEM 107,000 mile longblock - cam live up to 550-560 rwhp so i'm sure he'll be able to handle this.

Fuel system is a Glenn's Performance 1000 H.P. Kit
Sleeper sumped tank 10-an line to Y-block that splits into twin 06-an line going to 2 Walbro 392 puller pumps. 06-an line from each pump up to the rails, Aeromotive regulator, And the Siemens Deka 80lb. injectors.
This same fuel system has led cars well past 900 rwhp so it will be fine for my measily 650-700 rwhp.

I have a nice SFI damper and all of the machine work has been done by Jim Woods @ FordStrokers and he builds great engines. Do a search on him and you will see what quality work he does.

No girdle, just ARP main studs. If the need for the Dart block comes up then I will save for it and go!

The injectors are high impedence and EV1 so they will plug directly into my factory fuil injector harness. They also make EV6 high impedence 80's to for the modular crowd.

Thanks!

**gmkillr** · 03-28-2009, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by TJH64

Excellent job, Rob

Keep us updated on the progress of the build.

How's yours coming along?
You should be about ready for a dynotune, huh?

**Martin0660** · 03-28-2009, 09:54 PM

Very nice!

**George** · 03-28-2009, 10:02 PM

What e.t. do you think it will run with what you got?

**gmkillr** · 03-28-2009, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by George

What e.t. do you think it will run with what you got?

My current combo or the 347 Combo?

My current combo is capable of a 10.50 or faster for sure If I could 60' a little better and maybe had a built auto.

The new combo will be capable of mid 9's @ 142-143 mph
Although I will probably run high 9's and super low 10's @ 142-143+

I need a purpose built auto tranny to maximize this combo but I like driving it and love stick cars so I guess I will be a little bit slower than I could be but be happy with my street driven stick car!

**Jivepepper** · 03-29-2009, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by gmkillr

I need a purpose built auto tranny to maximize this combo but I like driving it and love stick cars so I guess I will be a little bit slower than I could be but be happy with my street driven stick car!

That's how I feel about it.

Very nice build so far.

**gmkillr** · 03-30-2009, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Jivepepper

That's how I feel about it.

Very nice build so far.

Thanks buddy!
You got yourself a pretty potent ride there too.

**gmkillr** · 04-08-2009, 03:35 AM

Here's a little update:

Cleaned up some more parts. I took them to work and san-blasted all of them to be perfectly clean. I'm waiting on a quote to have them along with some other small parts Ceramic coated.

**Jivepepper** · 04-08-2009, 03:46 AM

Looks good. All my stuff needs done.

**gmkillr** · 04-10-2009, 07:22 PM

My fuel system came in yesterday from www.Glennsperformance.com

All I need to get now is fuel rails which Glenn said should be done in a few weeks.
After that all i'll need will be a fuel pump relay and thats it!

Glenn also threw in a free set of Stainless Steel Tank Straps with my order which is totally awesome!
Now thats some sweet customer service!

**2001GTTT** · 04-10-2009, 10:01 PM

that looks awesome Rob, cant wait to see the improved car

**TJH64** · 04-10-2009, 10:07 PM

Rob, are those components 94/95 specific? That looks like a sweet set up!!

**yeahloh95** · 04-10-2009, 11:22 PM

nice work rob, that fuel stuff looks awsome and i want a couple sets of those tank straps

**gmkillr** · 04-11-2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by 2001GTTT

that looks awesome Rob, cant wait to see the improved car

Me neither but it won't be until spring of 2010 as long as everything goes as planned

Originally Posted by TJH64

Rob, are those components 94/95 specific? That looks like a sweet set up!!

No the 1000 H.P. Kit will work on pretty much any Mustang from 79-97 I believe. The 98- and ups require a slightly different fuel tank which Glenn has.
Glenn does offer 94-95 Specific fuel rails but they are out fo stock until a few more weeks. Thanks bud!

Originally Posted by yeahloh95

nice work rob, that fuel stuff looks awsome and i want a couple sets of those tank straps

The straps are a very nice peice, I can't wait to see how good they look installed. The pics were taken just out of the box, i'm positive they will polish up even better.