Update 9/30/12.......
I pulled the engine out because the last owner snap the 2 top bolts on the block that bolts on the engine. Also he snapped the bolt that's in back holding the rear motor mount bracket, sucks but has to be fixed. I was going to toss in another engine but found some goodies with this engine.
The engine seems to be recently built, not sure what's inside but when I have time I'll see, but for now this is what I found:
MLS HG
ARP head studs
Balance Shafts removed
Fidanza flywheel
16g
ARPs
Not to thrilled that this is welded but, in a way I don't have to worry about the plug coming undone. I haven't seen the plug come undone when doing a BSEK so it is what it is and just going to leave it. If it works, screw it,lol.
Recent timing belt, no cracks on it at all but I'm still going to put a new one anyways.
Ok here is the carnage left behind from the old owner
Kind of a bad pic but if you look closely you will see the bolt snapped in the back of the block. Really? How does this happen? I never seen or heard anyone snapping a bolt like this, lol. Just when you seen it all, something else amazes you,
Now I got a chance to get some set of wheels that would benefit me far as traction is concerned. I pick up a set of american racing wheels (kind of rough shape) but I paid $50 for all four, I can't go wrong right?,lol. They are 5 x 4.5 which is mustang lug pattern and had to put spacers to clear brake caliper.
Soon they will be on Micky Thompson ET slicks, either 24s or 26s but I put them on to see some clearance issues and to see how far they will poke out. So far I'm happy with the results and the back space is 3.75 and now need 3 inch wheel studs from ARP
It's not a fancy build or magazine material but I'm doing my best to build something quick and to have fun. Hopefully it takes my some where, if not it's just a hobby
"Family comes first, racing comes second" like my dad always tells to me. Words to live by, thanks Dad!
TTP