1st Show with New Motor

[68gt390]

Car is finally done and running. Took it to my 1st show yesterday with the new 428CJ and boy did it draw a crowd. I was looking at other cars and heard a couple guys comment - "Did you see that Mustang with the 428CJ, man is it sweet". Everybody wanted to hear it run. I thought I was gonna get tired of talking to folks. They were amazed to learn that the CS came with engines ranging from the six to the 428. It's a great feeling to have it back on the road again. The difference between the 390 and 428 is like night and day. Now I just have to learn to keep my foot out of the carb. :grin:

Don

 

[390cs68rcode]

pictures of motor please!

 

[joedls]

Don,

Did the motor fit under the stock hood or did you have to put in some kind of scoop?

 

[case12]

Don, SWEET! You now make me feel like I have a sewing machine under my hood with a 289. I have never driven a big block car (390 or 428). I can only imagine.....Casey

 

[somethingspecial]

Casey, I was spoiled from the get go as my first experience driving a Mustang was mine with a GT390. My wife however had her first experience with one of Tims GT/CSs with the small block. She thought that was great, until she drove his GT390 GT/CS. She was so impressed she went out and found a 428PI engine, so when we find a suitable doner Mustang, She wants the 428 installed, of course with a 4 speed. Mike

 

[marie68csmustangs]

That's so sweet! I can't wait to drive Tim's 428 Mach 1..

Marie

 

[gt bandit]

Way to go Don

flick us :grin: :grin: :grin: some pics when you can.

 

[68gt390]

Don,

Did the motor fit under the stock hood or did you have to put in some kind of scoop?

Joe;
Motor fits under the stock hood. Had to change intakes. Didn't use the Torker as I planned but, went with an RPM Performer. Factory air bucket won't fit but, I don't plan on using that anyway.

Don

 

[PFSlim]

Don

I am very anxious to see pictures of this new monster. Post as quickly as possible!!

Paul

 

[rvrtrash]

Now I just have to learn to keep my foot out of the carb. :grin:

Don

I don't know about you but I have a physical handicap and was born with my right foot weighing more than my left (still waiting for a cop to believe me). Good luck!

Steve:grin:

 

[gt bandit]

I don't know about you but I have a physical handicap and was born with my right foot weighing more than my left (still waiting for a cop to believe me). Good luck!

Steve:grin:

Same Handicap here I am afraid - it can be a bugger !!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[joedls]

I feel sorry for you guys. I have never had that problem and have always been a pinnacle of restraint.

 

[390cs68rcode]

I don't know about you but I have a physical handicap and was born with my right foot weighing more than my left (still waiting for a cop to believe me). Good luck!

Steve:grin:

maybe we are related, I have the same thing. It's great how the internet has brought our family closer together. :wink:

 

[68gt390]

Just got home from a cruise so thought I'd better take some pictures now or I may never get them done. I also included a shot of where we removed the power booster and cleaned up that area to allow easy access to the back plugs. Sorry it took so long. I've been figuring out my gas milage for the past 5 days - not good - about 8 miles a gallon. But, man is it fun.

Don :grin:

 

[imported_tree]

first with new motor

Now thats what i call a motor.....................................wanta-trade------

Great looking set up ,i am trying to get that mean ,clean and professioal look that you have on my vehicle.Its going to take a little more coin to do this and a lots of time..Great looking unit, once again

terry---------------------------------------------------------

 

[BroadwayBlue]

SWEEEEEETTT !!!!
I am jealous :smile:
Great looking piece of machinery!

 

[Perkchiro]

Don: Nice job and it looks great. Makes my little 302 look like a lawn mower engine. Did you add a bigger radiator for cooling? Bet changing those plugs are knuckle busters!!!!
Steve

 

[gt bandit]

So where is the Power Booster now can you pull it up withiut one ??????????

 

[390cs68rcode]

looks good, like the valve covers.

Guess I should take some current photos of my CJ motor and post them up.

 

[68gt390]

Don: Nice job and it looks great. Makes my little 302 look like a lawn mower engine. Did you add a bigger radiator for cooling? Bet changing those plugs are knuckle busters!!!!
Steve

Steve;
Actually the plugs are pretty easy to get to now since we removed the Brake Power Booster and went with manual disc. With that power booster gone it really cleaned up that area. Used my stock radiator I had with the 390 and so far no problems. Am using a 180 degree thermostat and she runs right around 190 - 200 in traffic.

Don