Seeking information please

tfarhood · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2004, 07:10 PM

I just purchased a Backdraft roller (before the price increase

) and will be installing the engine and tranny myself (with a little help). Has anyone done the same? I've seen a lot of posts where people had the dealer do the install.

I'm looking for some insight that may avoid any pitfalls. I have a 1972 Ford 302 block that I bored .030" over and I am doing a carb set up of the Edelbrock Performer RPM build. I am mating that to a T-5 HD.

Do motor mounts come with the roller? If not, what brand/style are right for a Backdraft?
Is the rear Tranny mount on the roller or do I need to get one?
Has anyone added a driveshaft safety loop to their Backdraft?

I think you can see where I'm going here. Even though the roller is advertised to only need engine and tranny; What do I really need?

Any help with the "unknown" would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Boudy · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-2004, 09:30 AM

Good Morning.
The 03' cars include:
Motor mounts
Tranny cross member
Gauge Sensors
Radiator Hoses/Lines
Headers
Sidepipes
Shifter Ring

You will need the following:
Mustang tranny mount
Lokar trottle cable
Electric Fuel pump
Fuel line/regulator
Shifter Handle
Shifter Knob
Emblem for center of Steering wheel

The 04' cars include these, but you'll need them:
Driveshaft
Clutch Slave
Driveshaft Hoops

I think this covers it, hope it helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

BTW: Congradulations. Let the fun begin...

Boudy

davidlee · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-2004, 02:05 PM

Boudy,

I have BDR #123 on order. Yep, I'm smiling. Reg and Frank had told me the driveshaft and the clutch slave cyl. came with the car. If I am wrong please let me know. I also plan to do the engine drop. Oops , bad choise of words. I plan to do the engine/trans install my self. The engine is in the barn awaiting the body.

Thanks,

David

Boudy · #4 (**permalink**) 01-11-2004, 11:57 PM

Yes, I was there this weekend and some of the 04 options are being added to alot of the cars purchased before the increase and are just not yet delivered.

Boudy

Doug I · #5 (**permalink**) 01-12-2004, 12:05 AM

Been on holiday Boudy ?

Gcruz · #6 (**permalink**) 01-15-2004, 05:30 PM

If you have an 03 I have exactly what you need to get thecar running tothe smallest bolt. Ihave a list of everything. I just ordered one myself before the price increase. Imbuilding the engine and theyre installing that I dont have to worry about scratching the paint. If they screw up they pay Email me if you want GCFIVEO @AOL.COM