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RE:Muscle Parts program
By Mike McQuesten - 04/17/2002 4:55:48 PM; IP 206.193.0.120
What a list of great parts! You've got the basics there to make a strong running street/strip '28. That C8AX-C cam is the step up hydraulic cam recommended in the Ford Muscle Parts booklet back in '69. I've always wanted one of those NOS but haven't been lucky yet.

With proper machine/build procedures, piston selection to keep it at the 10:1 you indicated you should have a great engine.

I would recommend HD rocker shafts along with end supports. You might want to contact Rocker Arm Specialist in CA. They have a website and they are very responsive to your needs. Your rockers should be fine with their shafts/aluminum billet stands & end supports.

As for the small input top loader and 28 spline axles:

I don't think you'll have any problems here either. If they're in good condition to start with. I have personally run a -N- case w/track lock that I converted to 28 spline side axle gears, etc. many years ago. The 28 splines have allowed me to run this differential in a number of different cars, i.e., '64 Fairlane w/built 289 & 351 W; '66 Cyclone GT w/390 & 428 CJ; '61 Starliner w/428 CJ & 427-400 plus horse. The Fairlane & Starliner both had 4 speeds and automatics. All of these cars were regularly on the strip. But I must admit I never had larger than 8" slicks and mostly street tires and lastly M& H 8" DOT approved street slicks. If you plan wide-low pressure drag slicks, maybe 31 splines would be best. They're definitely able to take more tire, it just depends on you. I've never had a single problem with the diff. I just described.

As for the small input 4 speed, again, I don't think you'll have any problems unless you plan the big tires, 3,000 rpm plus launches and 6,500 shift points. I ran a '67 Fairlane 390 GT top loader behind a tri powered 427 in a 3,800 lb. Starliner. That T & C 4 speed took everything I personally could give it. It was just the standard 2.32 close ratio. Now that's something I'd consider doing differently with a heavier car.....a wide ratio 4 speed that gives you the lower 2.78 first gear. Just my personal opinion on improving 60' times with a stick.

Again, you've got the parts to make a great '66 FE Fairlane.
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Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=12615&Reply=12615><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor12615" onclick="return false;">428 build up</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Jim Paschen, <i>04/17/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=12615', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor12615') }); </script>  428 build up -- Jim Paschen, 04/17/2002
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Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=12628&Reply=12615><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor12628" onclick="return false;">RE:Muscle Parts program</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Jim Paschen, <i>04/17/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=12628', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor12628') }); </script>  RE:Muscle Parts program -- Jim Paschen, 04/17/2002
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 RE:Saphire Blue Special -- jim paschen, 04/22/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=12636&Reply=12615><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor12636" onclick="return false;">RE: 428 build up</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Kevin66, <i>04/18/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=12636', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor12636') }); </script>  RE: 428 build up -- Kevin66, 04/18/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=12638&Reply=12615><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor12638" onclick="return false;">RE: 428 build up</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Mike McQuesten, <i>04/18/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=12638', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor12638') }); </script>  RE: 428 build up -- Mike McQuesten, 04/18/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=12649&Reply=12615><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor12649" onclick="return false;">RE: Oil pan capacity, etc.</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>Kevin66, <i>04/19/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=12649', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor12649') }); </script>  RE: Oil pan capacity, etc. -- Kevin66, 04/19/2002
 RE: Oil pan capacity-DON'T SKIMP!!--Suggestions -- RobMcQ, 04/23/2002
Collapse <a href=../ForumFE/reply.aspx?ID=12640&Reply=12615><img src=../images/reply.png width=30 height=10></a>&nbsp;<a href="#" id="anchor12640" onclick="return false;">C8AX-C cam</a>&nbsp;-- <font color=#0000ff>John Saxon, <i>04/18/2002</i></font><script type="text/javascript"> new HelpBalloon({ dataURL: 'replyb.aspx?ID=12640', contentMargin: 60, icon: $('anchor12640') }); </script>  C8AX-C cam -- John Saxon, 04/18/2002
 RE: C8AX-C cam -- kevin, 04/18/2002
 RE: C8AX-C cam -- em, 04/18/2002
 RE: C8AX-C cam -- Kevin66, 04/19/2002
 RE: 428 build up -- Morgan, 04/19/2002
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