CDXXVII
05-24-2015, 11:36 AM
All I can say is wow. What a rush. I probably seem pretty calm on the outside but every nerve in my body was screaming. I think my face forgot how to smile.:w00t:
We spent a few days getting everything ready. Mario (FritoBandito) was/is a huge help. I would say that the best thing to have on a build is a good friend that can share in the experience and offer support. Had some issues with very small fuel leaks at several AN fittings and later a pretty good water leak at the radiator but these were all resolved.
The engine is a Ford Racing Z427. Once I chose the engine everything else snowballed. New custom headers, E-Street efi, New Side Pipes, Yada Yada Yada, the list goes on. I would say that deviating from your original plan will definetely extend your build time and squeeze the heck out of your wallet.:scared:
Edelbrock has done a great job with their new throttle body. Edelbrock is relatively local to me and the support is top knotch. I had some issues at first with some surging but it ended up being the throttle position calibration. The engine is finally settling down and the computer seems to continually make adjustments. No telling how it will perform in the long run but I am definetely happy with it for now.
Enjoy the videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=orDfHJC-v_k
F5R #7841: Anniversary Edition MK4, Ford Racing 427, Edelbrock EFI, Gas-N Pipes, Stainless Headers, TKO600, 3.31 Moser 3-Link, 17" Halibrands
We spent a few days getting everything ready. Mario (FritoBandito) was/is a huge help. I would say that the best thing to have on a build is a good friend that can share in the experience and offer support. Had some issues with very small fuel leaks at several AN fittings and later a pretty good water leak at the radiator but these were all resolved.
The engine is a Ford Racing Z427. Once I chose the engine everything else snowballed. New custom headers, E-Street efi, New Side Pipes, Yada Yada Yada, the list goes on. I would say that deviating from your original plan will definetely extend your build time and squeeze the heck out of your wallet.:scared:
Edelbrock has done a great job with their new throttle body. Edelbrock is relatively local to me and the support is top knotch. I had some issues at first with some surging but it ended up being the throttle position calibration. The engine is finally settling down and the computer seems to continually make adjustments. No telling how it will perform in the long run but I am definetely happy with it for now.
Enjoy the videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=orDfHJC-v_k
F5R #7841: Anniversary Edition MK4, Ford Racing 427, Edelbrock EFI, Gas-N Pipes, Stainless Headers, TKO600, 3.31 Moser 3-Link, 17" Halibrands