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1929 · 06-02-2016, 09:26 PM

Its seems a never ending addiction with making changes. But I have to admit, its much better performance with the new Stromberg 97, Reds tube headers and Ansen intake manifold.

1929 · 06-02-2016, 09:29 PM

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midgetracer · 06-02-2016, 11:18 PM

How did you mount the heater manifold with the header? Also it appears that you have no fuel pump. Does this setup work without a fuel pump and a low gas tank. I have tried using a similar setup and I could not make it run at full speed without a fuel pump. It just started bucking at full load although it idled very well. A fuel pump solved all the problems.

1929 · 06-03-2016, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by midgetracer

How did you mount the heater manifold with the header? Also it appears that you have no fuel pump. Does this setup work without a fuel pump and a low gas tank. I have tried using a similar setup and I could not make it run at full speed without a fuel pump. It just started bucking at full load although it idled very well. A fuel pump solved all the problems.

I had to get longer ARP studs, I then put the Reds Headers on, and installed the Ansen over the header. The Stromberg inlet banjo 9082k is a little lower then the height of the glass bowl, so that's how I get a good flow without the need for a fuel pump.

emf · 06-03-2016, 07:12 AM

I found that my downdrafts would run OK without a pump, but they did not like it. The carbs ran well, but not as expected. A pump solved the problem. The lower the head pressure from the tank, the less performance I got. Since I have a B engine, a pump was no problem, but for an A, you'll need an in-line electric.

Jim Brierley · 06-03-2016, 09:14 AM

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Add a little more compression and you will be even happier. I like the Winfield 6:1 head better than some of the others.

1929 · 06-03-2016, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley

Add a little more compression and you will be even happier. I like the Winfield 6:1 head better than some of the others.

I forgot, that is another thing I was planning, to have a local Hot Rod shop mill the 6:1 head I have, and, I still have to get a Mallory distributor.

Mike V. Florida · 06-03-2016, 10:39 PM

Keep the changes up and you'll end up with a 2016 mustang.

Mitch//pa · 06-03-2016, 10:55 PM

When it comes to high performance your never done playing till u Grenade the motor, then u get to start over again...

Chuck Sea/Tac · 06-03-2016, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

When it comes to high performance your never done playing till u scatter the motor, then u get to start over again...

Ain't that the truth! Apparently from some of the posts on here,it's not much different with a pretty much stock engine.

PC/SR · 06-04-2016, 12:28 AM

Mitch is right in some respects. You can blow an engine, any engine, if you go beyond its limitations. However, in an A, it is hard to blow it if you construct it right and know its limitations.
Getting into speed is an addiction and I caught it. Decide what you want to do with your car. Racing performance is very different than a high performance stock engine. The old saw is Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go? And decide what type of racing, and/or driving, you want to do, and the driving compromises you want to make.
You have a nice set up for a bit more driving performance. It is not a racer, hate to be a bummer, but it will beat most of your stock buddies. However,you can make a good compromise engine you can race and drive.
If you have really caught the addiction for speed, and I know what that is, it is going to take time, money and most important knowledge. Disregard most of what you hear from your "expert" pals and learn it all your self. Study books, even a few websites that are informed(most are not). Absolutely get Jim Brierely's book (his above comment will give you contact info, $24 for his book). if you have the performance addiction start from there. If you really want to get into it, it is unending, but really fun to play with. (Head, cam, carbs, tires, wheels, lifters, valves, ports, etc, etc.) But do not forget what JB says about brakes and suspension.

06-02-2016, 09:26 PM	#1
1929 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York Posts: 943	Some more changes, I hope I will stop after this. Its seems a never ending addiction with making changes. But I have to admit, its much better performance with the new Stromberg 97, Reds tube headers and Ansen intake manifold. Last edited by 1929; 06-02-2016 at 09:27 PM. Reason: pictures

06-02-2016, 11:18 PM	#3
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,189	Re: Some more changes, I hope I will stop after this. How did you mount the heater manifold with the header? Also it appears that you have no fuel pump. Does this setup work without a fuel pump and a low gas tank. I have tried using a similar setup and I could not make it run at full speed without a fuel pump. It just started bucking at full load although it idled very well. A fuel pump solved all the problems.

06-03-2016, 09:14 AM	#6
Jim Brierley Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 4,089	Re: Some more changes, I hope I will stop after this. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Add a little more compression and you will be even happier. I like the Winfield 6:1 head better than some of the others.

06-03-2016, 10:39 PM	#8
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Some more changes, I hope I will stop after this. Keep the changes up and you'll end up with a 2016 mustang. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

06-03-2016, 10:55 PM	#9
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Some more changes, I hope I will stop after this. When it comes to high performance your never done playing till u Grenade the motor, then u get to start over again... Last edited by Mitch//pa; 06-04-2016 at 02:53 AM.

06-04-2016, 12:28 AM	#11
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,279	Re: Some more changes, I hope I will stop after this. Mitch is right in some respects. You can blow an engine, any engine, if you go beyond its limitations. However, in an A, it is hard to blow it if you construct it right and know its limitations. Getting into speed is an addiction and I caught it. Decide what you want to do with your car. Racing performance is very different than a high performance stock engine. The old saw is Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go? And decide what type of racing, and/or driving, you want to do, and the driving compromises you want to make. You have a nice set up for a bit more driving performance. It is not a racer, hate to be a bummer, but it will beat most of your stock buddies. However,you can make a good compromise engine you can race and drive. If you have really caught the addiction for speed, and I know what that is, it is going to take time, money and most important knowledge. Disregard most of what you hear from your "expert" pals and learn it all your self. Study books, even a few websites that are informed(most are not). Absolutely get Jim Brierely's book (his above comment will give you contact info, $24 for his book). if you have the performance addiction start from there. If you really want to get into it, it is unending, but really fun to play with. (Head, cam, carbs, tires, wheels, lifters, valves, ports, etc, etc.) But do not forget what JB says about brakes and suspension.