I have a Foxbody problem

**excell** · 03-15-2019, 04:01 PM

Realized I never did an intro post. Hi - I'm Chris, I have two Fox cars. 1986 SVO Competition Prep, my Dad bought it new and it's been in the family it's entire life. Mostly stock, but it does have an upgraded cam and a slightly larger turbo. Needs a heater core and tires, gotta do that soon...

I picked up a 1989 vert a few years ago, all stock Florida car with a T5. Last year had the engine rebuilt into a 347 stroker with TFS 170 heads (and 3.73 gears) by Tim Rodeheaver - who is an excellent human - go see him - with a bunch of other supporting mods and changes I did like electric fans and such and a bunch of engine bay resto/cleanup work. Fun thing to cruise around with my kids in. Looking forward to spring!

If you see me out, say hey.

**PaxtonShelby** · 03-15-2019, 07:12 PM

Welcome - nice foxes! Tim is the man - he did the install and tune on my ‘66 drivetrain which happens to have a nice little 331 stroker.

Not many competition prep SVO’s around - very cool!

**excell** · 03-15-2019, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby

Welcome - nice foxes! Tim is the man - he did the install and tune on my ‘66 drivetrain which happens to have a nice little 331 stroker.

Not many competition prep SVO’s around - very cool!

I see that -- is that 486 to the wheels N/A?! My 347 put down 360 on his Mustang dyno with a conservative tune. I asked Tim not to go too crazy, plenty fast for a vert.

The SVO is a fun little car. Different for sure, but that's why I have the vert.

**jaa55** · 03-15-2019, 08:13 PM

Tim’s a great guy

Nice rides

**Fast Gypsy** · 03-15-2019, 10:11 PM

Welcome, They look good and run well. Doesn't get any better than that.

**Donstang86** · 03-15-2019, 10:18 PM

Chris, Welcome. Nice to see another Fox body guy/ "keeper of the faith" on here! Nice Pony's!

**PaxtonShelby** · 03-16-2019, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by excell

I see that -- is that 486 to the wheels N/A?! My 347 put down 360 on his Mustang dyno with a conservative tune. I asked Tim not to go too crazy, plenty fast for a vert.

The SVO is a fun little car. Different for sure, but that's why I have the vert.

My 331 has help from a Paxton Novi 1200 making a little over 8 pounds of boost. Tim didn’t want to push it too hard and that was fine with me. That much power in a 3000 pound car on 225’s is plenty for me.

Tim’s shop is like a playground for gearheads.

**Martin0660** · 03-16-2019, 11:06 AM

Love the comp prep, I’m a 2.3 guy

we also have a vert in our garage.

**GOT SVT** · 03-18-2019, 10:12 AM

**07v6vistablue** · 03-18-2019, 10:24 AM

Nice Cars! Welcome

**excell** · 03-18-2019, 12:15 PM

Thanks all! Looking forward to getting out this year.

Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby

My 331 has help from a Paxton Novi 1200 making a little over 8 pounds of boost. Tim didn’t want to push it too hard and that was fine with me. That much power in a 3000 pound car on 225’s is plenty for me.

Tim’s shop is like a playground for gearheads.

That makes sense. :) The motor he built for me has a lower CR so if I ever wanted to put a little boost on... I could. :D