all the pistons are in the block now and just have the rest of the shortblock to put together.we had an issue with one set of oil rings and had to order another set but all is well now.this time next week the motor should be in the car.

 

going to try to post some pics

 

here's some of the latest pics.hopefully i will put it in next weekend.

 

got the cam bolts and the car will be back together next weekend i hope.i still have to finish the headers though so a while yet before it is running again.looking forward to hearing it run again and driving it.i might manage to get to the track this fall in the cold air and see if i can try to catch up to bob and tara(the american record holder for a 4.0l v6 at 11.65 @117mph) or at least get close.i have actually been thinking about a dual turbo system for the car that will look awsome coming through the hood with no hood scoop.thinking about raising my intake so it also comes through the hood with longer runners and the turbos to the sides and the plumbing all polished to the nines and make it's looks as good as it cooks.

 

Pics look great. Can't wait to hear how it sounds.

 

i was hoping to have the engine in this weekend but i have been sick since friday.what a waste of a weekend.maybe next week if weather permits.

 

engine is going back in tomorrow i hope.. if the weather holds.

 

engine and trans went together today but the studs on the new converter are standard not metric so i have to wait till tomorrow to get some 3/8" 24tpi nuts so i can hookup the tc.also gonna really clean up the engine bay before it goes back in the car.

 

well a huuuuuuuge branch from the neighbors tree came down on the stang and did some serious damage to trigger.this is the third time this tree has damaged my vehicles.city won't make him take it down and i have already trimmed it straight up the property line.i am sueing him this time.the last time it crushed our olds intrigue and we had to buy the mustang to replace it.now this.i have had enough he is not getting away with it this time.

 

Brutal, hope it isn't too bad to fix.