Hi All,
I posted this in the Small Block Talk forum and haven't had a response yet. I thought I'd give it a try here. Maybe someone knows about these engines and doesn't venture into the SBF forum much. Thanks for any info you can provide.
I'm fairly new hear and have been enjoying reading through all the information on this site. I am about to order a kit from Hurricane and I have to decide on an engine/trans combo. I am planning on using a T5 transmission, World Class with 2.95 first gear. I have been looking into various crate engines, thinking of building myself, and so on. I have been looking at the GT40 - 345HP engine from Ford. I'm not up to date on the Ford stuff and was wondering if anyone could provide any info on the GT40/T5 combo? I am mainly looking for info on what it will take to get this engine in and running. Can the front cover/water pump/balancer be used as is? I,d like to use a v-belt system. What year pulleys fit this engine? Can it take a mechanical fuel pump or do I need to go with an electric pump?
Oil pan usable as is (front sump)? Does the flywheel that comes with it work with the T5? Will a stock (aftermarket HP replacement) Mustang clutch work. Will a stock early to mid 90's Mustang bellhousing work? Will the intake/carb distributor from the earlier 289/302 engines bolt right up? I guess to sum it up, what is going to take to use this engine? Also, if anyone has any pros or cons on this combo, I'd like to hear about it. Thanks in advance for your responses. I appreciate any info you can provide.
Mike