New member seeking advice!

[afret]

If you already have the 482 ready to go, just get it installed.  Leave the shock towers alone and use the factory steering and get things rolling.  The shock towers aren't a big deal.  Why mess with power steering?  Just put skinnies in the front and it shouldn't be a problem.  Like Jay said, FPA headers are great for the street.  If you want more racing type headers get the ones by REF which have decent ground clearance but I think they interfere with a road race type pan. 

Best to keep things simple so you can get the car on the road and have fun with it.  You can always take your time after that and add things later.   Just make sure you get a good converter that matches your cam and rear gears that will work with the combo.

And if you plan to take the car to the track in the future, you might consider putting in a roll bar and subframe connectors while your car interior is still apart.  Be careful with a full roll cage and street duty since some of the bars usually come close to your head and would be dangerous in an accident on the street with no helmet on.

[james]

Ok guys, it's been a few weeks and good progress is being made on the 66 comet cyclone. I need to ask a few questions? Is the engine bay the exact same engine bay of the 66 ford fairlane? I think it is but I want to be sure because I am dealing with getting headers.

Now, which is better for this 427 engine stroked to 482, shorty headers or long tube headers? Does one make more or less power than the other? Secondly, I can get long tube headers from Crites but they are all single individual headers as opposed to headers that are all one piece. Does this make any difference?

Thirdly, what size tires and rims would you recommend mainly for the rear to get the most rubber on the road? I'm also thinking of replacing the springs as well as getting the crites rear spring relocation kit which will give an extra six inches. Is it a good idea or no?     Thanking You in advance.
james

[afret]

Get headers from here:

http://www.yellowpages.com/kingman-az/mip/r-e-f-unlimited-5036006

[james]

Thank you for that info. I did call them and they mainly build headers for big time race cars. I ask him the price for my car and he said about $1,500. Can anybody else assist with my other questions? Thanks again afret.

[Cyclone Joe]

Is the engine bay the exact same engine bay of the 66 ford fairlane?

Yes James, they're identical.  Over time, depending on the total miles, and how rough it was treated, the towers will sag inwards so FPA's that fit one car with clearance may rub, or require a mallet in another.

Joe

[james]

Thank you very much joe. I finally was abel to get a hold of stan at fpa and I am going to order his headers for my car. I was able to clean out my shed and finally found the fel pro gaskets that happen to have my comp cam specs which I have been looking for. The part #33-247-4 and it is gross valve lift .640 .640 and at .050 duration 262 intake and exhaust is 262 as well. People have been asking me what cam I have and I did not know until today. Anyway, thanks again for your help.

I'm still not sure yet about getting spring locaters from crites to add about 6 inches to wheel width? Thanks again.

james

[james]

I have a 1964 Ford Falcon Sprint with a 408 stroker motor already in it. I also have a 427Fe motor built using Barry's stoker kit with 10:6 compression with 482ci. I plan to remove the 408 and put in the 482. Here are some pictures.

Anyway the shock towers are gone and the car has a heidts mustang two front end and heidts 4 link with coilovers. What size double pumper carb would be good. What non vacumn distributor would be good. Do I have room for a electric water pump or should I go to an aluminum one? I do have a built c-6 already and what about headers? So any opinions, ideas, suggestions or other advice would be greatly appreciated.

Question? Can I use on the motor described above the following rocker arm set? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCKER-ARM-SHAFT-ASSEMBLY-FORD-FE-BIG-BLOCK-352-360-390-410-427-428-CJ-MUSTANG-/191965197433

Or do I have to use the T&D edelbrock rocker arm set since I have edelbrock heads and manifold? Thank You!

james

[james]

Bumped for any answers or opinions! Thank you!

[jayb]

I'd be looking at the MSD distributor and one of the larger double pumpers, depending on horsepower level.  The electric water pumps don't normally take up any more room than the stock water pumps so that would be a good addition also.  Headers are going to be a cut and fit kind of arrangement; you will either need to build custom ones, or maybe you will be able to modify a set from a 67-70 Mustang to fit.  Also, you should be able to use any FE rocker setup with the Edelbrock heads and intake.

[fryedaddy]

james i have owned a 66 fe comet for 33 years.its not that bad on the headers and changing the plugs aint that bad with stock shock towers.i can change the plugs in minutes after getting used to them.i use a ratchet and a short and long extension.some will come out with just a ratchet,some with a short ex and some with the long one.i have hooker headers and they are easy to put on but i have drug the ground many times with them.i think i will try the FPAs.i just hope they go in as easy as the hookers do.i have 14x8 in rims on the back with 10x27 in tires on my stock rearend with no clearance problems,im guessing 15x8 in rims would be about the same with 27 in tires.the 66 comet in my opinion is the epitome of what a muscle car should look like.it should make a nice hotrod that you will be proud to own.

[james]

Well it's been a long wait but here's an update on my 482 build. The motor is in (mocked up actually) and the next step are the headers which my guy knows how to fabricate them. It will be a very tight fit.  Oh yea, the c6 tranny is also in.

After it's all mocked up my restorer plans on taking the motor out to be tested because it's been sitting for about 3 years in my shed, I assume y'all would agree? The other good news is that he told me that I should be able to close the hood without getting a tear drop or hood scoop.

If you guys can think of any other things to be considered I would appreciate you advice. Thank You!
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[Jb427]

http://www.fordpowertrain.com/ did i very nice set of headers for my 66 fairlane one of the best choices i made for a low car.
I used https://www.iceignition.com/ over msd this time.