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Topic: EFI install completed and on the road
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 04-29-2006 01:39 PM
 
Despite the cost it is worth every penny, I am so impressed with how the engine responds and performs. The EFI, camshaft replacement, and higher stall converter have made it into a different car. Here are links to some photos of the completed install. Let me know what you think. http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/597000-597999/597572_73_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/597000-597999/597572_72_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/597000-597999/597572_71_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/597000-597999/597572_69_full.jpg
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Mark Ugrich
Gearhead Posts: 351
From: Waukesha, Wisconsin,U.S.A.
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 04-29-2006 03:04 PM
Very nicely done! Excellent job 
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fastford34
Gearhead Posts: 1299
From: penna
Registered: May 2002
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posted 04-29-2006 04:49 PM
looks great!!! ------------------
34 coupe powered by 351 c 4v
keith
it`s nice to be important but more IMPORTANT to be nice.
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KILLER65
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: sinton, tx. san patricio
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 04-29-2006 06:39 PM
That looks good. Are those the chrome finish motorsports. If so I should have got those also. Those are easier to clean than the polished ones.
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Darryl Eichenlaub
Gearhead Posts: 124
From: Buckley,Wa.
Registered: Dec 2005
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posted 04-29-2006 07:09 PM
Outstanding, very clean looking installation. I hope you have some before and after numbers?? (E.T.,HP and mileage)------------------
Darryl Eichenlaub
1965 Mustang Coupe restomod 289,c4,body and interior mods.
1956 F-100 460,c6,9" major body mods, on going project.
1967 Mustang Fastback, father/son project 5.0,5spd,9".
1975 F250 4x4 Highboy 390,4spd,35",custom paint.
2002 Mustang v6,5spd, daughters college ride.
2001 Ford Escape, Wifes grocery getter.
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 04-29-2006 07:40 PM
Thanks, they are the chrome finish covers, it's nice just to be able to wipe them off rather than polish them. As for comparison number, sorry no I don't. I haven't ever taken the car to the track and I had a tough time trying to get the correct gear for the speedometer. I have also installed a Gear Vendor overdrive as part of this project and now the speedomemter should be very accurate. The only thing I have left to do is purchase some tires for the Vintage Wheel series 50 wheels I have sitting in the garage. I hope to be able to fit 245/50 x 16 in the rear and 225/50 x 16 up front. I have the G/West upper and lower control arms in, so I should be OK with this combo. [This message has been edited by 66 fastback (edited 04-29-2006).]
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-30-2006 12:49 AM
Way . Enjoy!!
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roger
Gearhead Posts: 533
From: ontario, canada
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-30-2006 06:57 PM
Fastback: your GV unit, did you get the manual shift unit? Meaning when you shift from ,say, 2nd. over to third do you have to hit the button to get 3rd(not 3rd over)or did you spring for the new electronic package that does that between gear shift for you?
I;m asking because i went for the new electronics as it sounded very complicated to get back into each low range on the 1,2,3 shift, if you know what i mean.
i;m wondering if it was worth the extra $$$, pick up my car on Tuesday!
so, either way i;d like to know how you like the GV unit.
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 05-01-2006 07:45 AM
quote:
Originally posted by roger:
Fastback: your GV unit, did you get the manual shift unit? Meaning when you shift from ,say, 2nd. over to third do you have to hit the button to get 3rd(not 3rd over)or did you spring for the new electronic package that does that between gear shift for you?
I;m asking because i went for the new electronics as it sounded very complicated to get back into each low range on the 1,2,3 shift, if you know what i mean.
i;m wondering if it was worth the extra $$$, pick up my car on Tuesday!
so, either way i;d like to know how you like the GV unit.
I don't think you have any choice, as I understand it when you are in overdrive, you stay in overdrive until you shut it off. So, in 2nd gear, you engage the OD, the trans shifts to 3rd, you will be in 3rd OD unless you shut the OD off as it shifts. I think the splitting of each gear is useful for a vehicle with a wide ratio, think RV, not for a vehicle that quickly moves thru the gears. I wanted the OD for highway use, my 3.55 rear will act like a 2.77 when I turn on the GV unit.
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KILLER65
Journeyman Posts: 36
From: sinton, tx. san patricio
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-01-2006 12:49 PM
Damn it I should have gotten the chrome ones.  I was interested in a GV but how would it work with a manual valve body?
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66 fastback
Gearhead Posts: 223
From: Califon, NJ 07830
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 05-01-2006 01:12 PM
quote:
Originally posted by KILLER65:
Damn it I should have gotten the chrome ones. I was interested in a GV but how would it work with a manual valve body?
Don't know, my valve body is not manual, call them, I did when I had questions and they were very helpful.
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