Engine Specs:

  • 302 bored .040 over - 9.5:1
  • Comp Cams Roller conversion custom grind .512/.512 lift 230/240 duration
  • Home ported GT40 irons w/ Manley Pro Race 1.94" 1.60" valves machined for studs and teflon seals, milled to 55cc
  • Harland Sharp 7/16" Roller Rockers
  • Comp Cams dual valve springs
  • Port matched Weiand X-celerator intake manifold
  • Holley 650DP mech. secondaries
  • Crane Ignition
  • 3G 130 amp alternator
  • PermaCool 16" electric fan
  • Heavy Duty 3 core AFCO racing radiator
  • Walbro 255hp intank pump
  • Mallory 4309fpr 3/8" feed 1/2" return

Turbo:

  • T70 p-trim .81 a/r exh.
  • 3 first gen. talon core top to bottom intercooler
  • 46mm wastegate
  • 50mm bov
  • 4" dp & exhaust back to dynomax muffler

Transmission/Drivetrain:

  • T-5 with steel bearing retainer
  • Centerforce Dual friction clutch
  • One piece 3" driveshaft
  • Stock dana30 differential - 3.55:1
  • Lowered differential bump stop by 1 inch

Suspension:

  • Bilstein Heavy Duty shocks and struts
  • IPD lowering coils
  • IPD 260 sway bars
  • IPD upper chassis braces
  • IPD lower chassis braces
  • IPD poly torque rod bushings
  • MVP solid swaybar endlinks

Wheels/Tires:

  • 16" Mille Miglia MII Wheels
  • Kuhmo 711 tires 245/50/16

Appearance:

  • Hella H4 80/100 watt halogen lamps
  • IPD roof rack hole plug kit
  • IPD plastic dash cover

Future modifications coming soon:

  • oil cooler
  • ford 9" rear awaiting axles
  • 17x10.5" rear wheels with 315-35/17 rubber waiting to go on with the new rear!
 
 
 
 

!!New dyno video!!


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'73 142E auto! Turbo pics

So far:

  • removed the gas tank, completely stripped it washed the 2 or 3 pounds of rust out of it, welded a new pump mount, removed inner pickup screen
  • external walbro 255 high pressure pump with inline fuel filer before and after pump
  • Crane optical ignition conversion
  • removed both front and rear bumpers
  • welded rear bumper holes closed and removed bumper seam lip (completely rusted anyway)
  • welded over the front turn signals that used to dangle on the outer front fenders. I'll use the front parking lights on the outsides of the headlights as turn signals
  • stock car products 650lb/in front springs cut
  • bought 240 overload springs for the rear and cut alot of coils off (I think 3) which in turn made them pop off their seat under full suspension drop so I welded perch extensions on (see pics)
  • battery relocated to the trunk

Turbo Setup!

  • Stainless turbo manifold welded by streetdynamics
  • Thunderbird 60/63 T3
  • 2.5" stainless downpipe
  • 2.5" stainless exhaust
  • 2nd gen dsm sidemount intercooler modified into a mini front mount
  • Megasquirt controlling stock injectors, currently tuned with WB02 for 7-8lbs, more tuning and more boost soon to come.

 

 

 

 

thoughts or comments may be directed to:
elijah@vt.edu