Some pics of my winter project for the 88.

baine21225 · March 21st, 2009, 07:05 PM

didn't you replace the starter recently?

The Novice · March 21st, 2009, 07:51 PM

Well is she's gunna be on the road soon, ya got to take a vid some time soon, nice to see its really coming a long well.

What cam did ya put in it?

The Novice · March 21st, 2009, 08:53 PM

Btw i know this is prob a stupid question, but when you slid in your cam, ( or anytime ya replace it ) Do any or all or you guys replace the Cam barrings? Im just wondering, b/c im trying to save up for a new cam and heads, but i was just wondering if changing the cam barrings is required. And also how much tolerance are you given in the spacing of these barrings to the cam, it has to be tight right? Like .0001?(10 thousandths of an inch)? Or am i wrong here. Just wondering. thanks.

ryans88gt · March 21st, 2009, 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by The Novice

Btw i know this is prob a stupid question, but when you slid in your cam, ( or anytime ya replace it ) Do any or all or you guys replace the Cam barrings? Im just wondering, b/c im trying to save up for a new cam and heads, but i was just wondering if changing the cam barrings is required. And also how much tolerance are you given in the spacing of these barrings to the cam, it has to be tight right? Like .0001?(10 thousandths of an inch)? Or am i wrong here. Just wondering. thanks.

I've only ever replaced the cam bearings if the motor is out of the car. The cam doesn't have the same load on it as does say the crank and rods, so you are less likely to wipe a bearing out. Plus it is a super PITA to try and change them with the motor in the car. The end play of the cam is more important that the bearing clearance.

ryans88gt · March 21st, 2009, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by baine21225

didn't you replace the starter recently?

I replaced it, but apparently the way I had it clocked cause it to have a slight angle on the starter and it caused some problems for the starter (like it destroyed itself).

Basically the solenoid was just up against the motor and I guess that caused enough problems to ruin the starter. Or I just got a bad unit from the factory. I'm not sure. The gear was rubbing against the housing of the starter when I removed it.

Lame. I just sent it back to summit today, so we'll see if they send me a new one.

M L Struck · March 21st, 2009, 09:11 PM

No you don't need to change the cam bearings,normaly if you pull the motor and do complete rebiuld you would but not in car swap they last a long time.

and .0001 is 1 tenth of 1 thousanths and if you mean .010 that's pretty sloppy

ryans88gt · April 14th, 2009, 10:54 PM

So finished up a lot of wiring.

Electric fan, purge kit, innovate wideband, bottle heater. A word to the wise, don't try to wire all those at the same time.

Ready for a my new starter...

Latin_Man · April 15th, 2009, 08:02 AM

wow.... truly inspiring!!! Great work!

baine21225 · April 15th, 2009, 02:57 PM

build um to break um

Hunter7158 · August 23rd, 2009, 03:23 PM

damn thats awesome... Im rebuilding a 67 mustang coupe and i already rebuilt a 73' 351c 4v to drop in it... those heads look shit... this will be my first car and im gonna drive it to school next year as a senior. lol. Im gonna look into those heads. might want to upgrade to those someday. sick car man

March 21st, 2009, 07:05 PM	#121
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	didn't you replace the starter recently? __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

April 14th, 2009, 10:54 PM	#127
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	So finished up a lot of wiring. Electric fan, purge kit, innovate wideband, bottle heater. A word to the wise, don't try to wire all those at the same time. Ready for a my new starter... __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

April 15th, 2009, 02:57 PM	#129
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	build um to break um __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

August 23rd, 2009, 03:23 PM	#130
Hunter7158 Regular 1967 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn thats awesome... Im rebuilding a 67 mustang coupe and i already rebuilt a 73' 351c 4v to drop in it... those heads look shit... this will be my first car and im gonna drive it to school next year as a senior. lol. Im gonna look into those heads. might want to upgrade to those someday. sick car man __________________ 67 Mustang Coupe... 351c bored 30 over Edelbrock Performer Intake Edelbrock 650cfm 4v Carb Hooker Headers Flowmaster Exhasut

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The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well is she's gunna be on the road soon, ya got to take a vid some time soon, nice to see its really coming a long well. What cam did ya put in it?

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The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Btw i know this is prob a stupid question, but when you slid in your cam, ( or anytime ya replace it ) Do any or all or you guys replace the Cam barrings? Im just wondering, b/c im trying to save up for a new cam and heads, but i was just wondering if changing the cam barrings is required. And also how much tolerance are you given in the spacing of these barrings to the cam, it has to be tight right? Like .0001?(10 thousandths of an inch)? Or am i wrong here. Just wondering. thanks.

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M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	No you don't need to change the cam bearings,normaly if you pull the motor and do complete rebiuld you would but not in car swap they last a long time. and .0001 is 1 tenth of 1 thousanths and if you mean .010 that's pretty sloppy

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Latin_Man Newbie 91 Mustang LX dunno Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley PA Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow.... truly inspiring!!! Great work!

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