Look what I bought Saturday((HELP))

This is the Craigslist ad where I bought the first car. They wanted 6500 and I got it for 5600. This is the car I traded for the 86 here in question.

1992 Ford Mustang Hatchback LX 5.0
73,000 Miles
Automatic
Jade Green
Sunroof
Alloy Wheels
Grey cloth interior
Flow Master Exhaust
K&N Air Filter
Alpine CD player
Power Windows, Locks
Viper Alarm
Garage kept; summer driven only
2nd owner
Tinted windows
Cruise Control

Asking 6,500 OBO



Location: DOWNRIVER
it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
 
after seeing the tip of the stem and locks still in the retainer ..... how is anyone not thinking a flaw in manufacture ? i am an hobbyist . i build quad4's . :shrug:

i just bought a car with a fresh but locked up build in it too . due to a busted exh valve spring..... i cant say any thing as far as how these guys handled themselves but do not count an honest part failure ...

far as what i know .. cast pistons on a 100 shot in a q4 is dangerous . but 20 bottles and 60k daily beaten miles .. = not totally clueless


also how hard does the cam profile close the valves ? and are those springs strong enuf to pop the tip off in a high rpm float situation ? cause we know the tip aint popin casue it kissed a valve

just an idea .... dont kill me lol
 
Funny I was just thinking the same thing. Where did the "Pro-engine builder" go? :dontknow:
 
All this "he shouldn't have run it over 3500 rpm" shit is ludicrous.
With a roller cam, there isn't any break in.
What tuner would set up an engine that rich for "safety"?
Without looking at the valve and head I'll save my opinion on the cause of
the valve breaking. But if that engine was over-revved, there would likely be
additional witness marks on other pistons.
I think that valve broke up on the stem and dropped into the cyl.
Bottom line now, I'd buy the 351 short for $600 and freshen it up.
 
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Foolsgold80z said:
All this "he shouldn't have run it over 3500 rpm" shit is ludicrous.
With a roller cam, there isn't any break in.
What tuner would set up an engine that rich for "safety"?
Without looking at the valve and head I'll save my opinion on the cause of
the valve breaking. But if that engine was over-revved, there would likely be
additional witness marks on other pistons.
I think that valve broke up on the stem and dropped into the cyl.
Bottom line now, I'd buy the 351 short for $600 and freshen it up.
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that 351 is brand new
 
I have a complete H.O roller motor for fairly cheap if you want something to throw in it for the summer. It sounds like it has a cam, but who knows. I can get a video if you want.
 
If this is the ad


1986 Ford Mustang GT
NEW Engine/ Fresh Transmission

Car is extremely clean. No Rust ANYWHERE. Very solid.

4" H.O. Fibertrends Cowl Hood
Interior is spotless....no rips or tears in any of the seats, no seat lean that is common to fox body Mustangs.

Engine:
91 Roller Block, Stock Bore
Forged Pistons 10:1
Reconditioned, Polished, stock rods w/ARP bolts
Micropolished Stock Crankshaft w/ modified oil passages.
Clevite "H" Bearings (Main and Rod)
Melling Oil Pump w/ ARP shaft
SFI Balancer and Flexplate
Crower stage 3 Roller Cam
Ford Racing Roller Lifters
ARP Head Studs
All Fel Pro Gaskets (Head, Intake, 1 piece oil pan, front cover and water pump set, front and rear seals)
Comp Cams Hardened Pushrods
Cloyes Double Roller Timing set w/ steel gears
Edelbrock Water Pump
CNC Ported Heads 2.02 1.60 Stainless vavles (New seals, valves, Comp 987 Dual Springs, Comp Retainers and locks, machined for screw in studs and guide plates)
Harland Sharp Rocker Arms (1.6)
Black Ford Racing Valve Covers w/ K&N Breathers
All ARP Fastners (Intake, Oil Pan, Front Cover, Valve Cover Studs)
Victor Jr Intake
NEW Proform 750 Carb w/billet base plate and metering blocks
Full MSD Ignition (Billet distributor, Digital 6 box, Coil)

Chassis:
Flaming River Manual rack w/ steering shaft
Welded Sub Frame connectors
NEW Lakewood 90/10 Struts
NEW Strange adjustable rear shocks
4 cylinder springs
5 lug conversion w/ 4 wheel disc brakes
31 Spline Moser Axles
31 Spline Auburn Pro Differential
4.10 Ford Racing Ring and Pinion w/ girdle cover
Weld Pro Stars (Big and Littles)
27x11.50x15 Hoosier Quick Time rear tires
Southside Upper and Lower Control Arms w/ Urethane Bushings in housing
255 Walbro Fuel Pump w/ Aeromotive Regulator (braided line)
Full Autometer gauges w/ monster tach
Battery relocated in hatch w/ battery box and master switch

Transmission:
Fully Built C-4 (Bulletproof)
Redneck Racing Torque Converter (sounds silly but look em up!)
Manual Reverse Valve Body
2 Coolers w/braided lines
B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter custom mounted

Car is VERY clean. Drive it anywhere, went 12.0's @ 112-114 mph last year with unported heads, smaller cam and smaller carb. I build race engines for a living so i assure you the engine is built flawlessly. Nothing wrong with car just want something different...possible trade for turbo 4 cylinder car. Talon, Eclipse, SRT-4, Turbo Civic...????

Pro engine builder?? You think he would break his neck trying to stand behind his work. The little bit of money it would have cost him to make it right he lost 100x's that amount in future customers. If you build the mother fucker and state claims about it you need to back your words up or get the fuck outta the game!!!JMO
BTW I'm not a engine person but that engine looked pretty carboned up to be a fresh build!!
JT
 
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this really sucks ass that this happened! hopefully you get it going again soon! the car looks really clean!
 
Well he's already admitted falsely advertising the car, it doesn't have 2.02/1.60 valves.

So I'm sure there are other things that have been misrepresented
 
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smooth said:
Well he's already admitted falsely advertising the car it doesn't have 2.02/1.60 valves.

So I'm sure there are other things that have been misrepresented
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i am sure a lot was "misrepresented"

would not usally say this but the 2.02 valves bullshit was a flat out lie and the guy new it seen he builds engines for a living!
 
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