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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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You can see the full potential of it when you open your hood though...all that empty space with plenty of room for two more cylinders [8D]
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 03:58 AM
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Yeah that is true. I can climb in there. That is why i want to get another. when i have enough money and put a 427 with a supercharger in it.

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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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Wow dont kno if i should jump in here looks like u two are having fun.OKFirst look at the pics and the ad that answers all questions except BS backspacing that is the all important measurement.Maker=ford size=17x8 lug=5 hence the gt=v8 so all questions are answered except backspacing.. Are your fenders rolled?If not the 8's up front might touch.Oh and whats ur suspension setup.ie. lowered,stock,tired stock.
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At least the Engine bay is nice and clean though and beautiful interior. Just get a camera case gauge bezel. They're like $30 and it's an easy switch which will finish off the interior and you can start on that 427
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 04:08 AM
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Wow dont kno if i should jump in here looks like u two are having fun.OKFirst look at the pics and the ad that answers all questions except BS backspacing that is the all important measurement.Maker=ford size=17x8 lug=5 hence the gt=v8 so all questions are answered except backspacing.. Are your fenders rolled?If not the 8's up front might touch.Oh and whats ur suspension setup.ie. lowered,stock,tired stock.
Yep, that's exactly my problem. I know the lug pattern is right but since I haven't been able to find anyone who makes these wheels aftermarket I can't find the backspacing. I just e-mailed the guy though so hopefully I'll know by tomorrow. My suspension setup is all stock and my fenders are not rolled off. I heard the fenders is a moderately easy job though?
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 04:15 AM
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You gotta kno how to do it.You can do it with a baseball bat or theres a tool.To measure BS place a straightedge across the rim then measure down to the middle of the lug area.When u say stock.Did u replace it with stock parts or its the way u got it and its possibly saggin. Oh and to the kid wanting to build a 427 supercharged, why dont u shoot for a built small block or 351 stroked to 427.(lighter) glad i can be here for some guidance to u kids.
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 04:18 AM
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Yep i am just waiting now to get these rims for it. And keep the old ones for car shows.

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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 04:20 AM
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im runing the cobra r rims on my 68 rmodel has the same ones on his car they fit if not youll need a tiny spacer
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 04:20 AM
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See i was actually planning to get the 427 from a wrecked roush. But i think building an engine would be more fun.



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