I am very pleased with the results of the hub conversion, brakes, wheels, and tires.
Now it is time to build the motor!
Ryan and Aric are ordering all of the parts now to build the bottom end from the parts list posted earlier.
This final part of the build is going to have a cool little twist to it. I do not want to say too much about it just yet, but if it all works out, you just might read about this build at your local news stand.
stay tuned...
I have been going back and forth with cams and heads - and frankly driving Aric, Ryan, and even myself nuts about this. So, Aric is going to hold off as long as he can addressing the heads and cams, and build the short block while I make up my mind.
Aric would like to see the Mark with 500rwhp. With custom heads, cams, and a GT fuel pump, it will be easy breathing cake for the motor to get there.
I am leaning to see the Mark with around 450rwhp - enough to dip into the 11's with 1.7 60's using some nice sticky slicks, but not too quick to be sent home for no roll bar.
Should be able to get there using stock cams and heads with another pulley change, Accufab TB, Cobra intake, electric water pump, and tuning. The motor will need to work a little harder for that kind of power obviously, but is way safe still.
My thought is to use the head and cam money to replace some 100k mile engine accessories - alternator, power steering pump, water pump, etc. And also powder coat the timing cover, cam covers, etc. to clean up the engine bay.