Ordered Drivetrain

[Kmcallahan]

Well I purchased my engine bay Filler this week from Mike Forte’s Parts Connection. He great experienced knowledgeable engine builder. Should be in late Jan. 2021. Getting the
Ford 351w 427ci
Snipper EFI -Gold
Weiand intake
Eldelbrock heads
Forged internals
427 aluminum valve covers
Oval cobra air cleaner
Pertronix ignition
TKX 5 spd trans with .68 OD
Already in chassis is the IRS with 3:55 gears.

She will scoot pretty good.

[BrewCityCobra]

Great choice if I may say so myself. I actually just spoke with Mike regarding a very similar kit (i.e., exact same sans EFI).

Quick question - What were you thinking of for pulleys? I was leaning toward March but wasn't sure if there were some other options out there.

[Kmcallahan]

Great choice if I may say so myself. I actually just spoke with Mike regarding a very similar kit (i.e., exact same sans EFI).

Quick question - What were you thinking of for pulleys? I was leaning toward March but wasn't sure if there were some other options out there.

I am going with Mike’s recommendation, I do not want anything flashy at this time. I may or may not change later.

[BradCraig]

Can't wait to get some real world feedback on the TKX

[KDubU]

Very nice. Mike will do you well.

[CraigS]

Very nice. Mike will do you well.
Yes he will. I once called him and we chatted for 5-6 minutes. Then I asked if he had something specific in stock. He said he was actually standing in the grocery store picking up a birthday cake for one of his kids so he'd have to check later. I apologized profusely for taking up his time which he brushed aside and said he would get back to me in about an hour.

[cnutting]

Mike is the best. He spent a lot of time going through my drivetrain choices, sent pictures of the machining and assembly along the way and dropped it off at my house. To top things off, he came over for first start and tuned the carb.

[Kmcallahan]

https://youtu.be/bkEQvwo6GPw

I want to give a shout out to Mike at Forte’s Parts Connection for working though this pandemic and getting things done. He and his crew aha e done me an awesome job.

Mike thank you.

Callahan

[TMartinLVNV]

I remember when I got the video from Mike for my build on my "little" 347. I watched it again and again. Holy cow! You have 100 more ft lbs than me!!!!

When it arrives from the shipper, remove the plastic cocoon that it is wrapped in and take a look before you sign for delivery. Mike does an excellent job building a wooden cage around it for protection. The shippers must have dropped something massive on it to break the one that mine came in and broke the air cleaner and scratched up the Sniper. I asked Mike for a new air cleaner and he shipped it without any questions. I used a little touch up paint for the Sniper. Mike will also have a metal sheet placed between your sniper and intake manifold to keep any dust or debris out. This will need to be removed by you.

Terry

[Kmcallahan]

Can't wait to get some real world feedback on the TKX

I will post feedback after my first ride.

[Kmcallahan]

I remember when I got the video from Mike for my build on my "little" 347. I watched it again and again. Holy cow! You have 100 more ft lbs than me!!!!

When it arrives from the shipper, remove the plastic cocoon that it is wrapped in and take a look before you sign for delivery. Mike does an excellent job building a wooden cage around it for protection. The shippers must have dropped something massive on it to break the one that mine came in and broke the air cleaner and scratched up the Sniper. I asked Mike for a new air cleaner and he shipped it without any questions. I used a little touch up paint for the Sniper. Mike will also have a metal sheet placed between your sniper and intake manifold to keep any dust or debris out. This will need to be removed by you.

Terry

Terry
Thanks for the advice. Will do a thorough check.

Callahan

[nucjd19]

Congrats!!!! That is going to be one scary ride!

[Fman]

Awesome! Looks like a great build...

Hold on to your teeth, them 427's get angry real quick!!! I've only got 100 miles on my car but so far it has been really fun to drive.