hey everybody i have been lookin for a 1st gen for a while now and im finally goin to get some money to buy one. ok heres my question. i have 2 fcs both n/a what parts can i use from them to make a 1st gen perform better?

peace,
EThan

 

engine. OR, if you just want a little bit better for the 12A, definately use the 2nd gen leading coil. There is a writeup in the 1st gen archives for this.

 

You didn't say what year of a 1st gen you're getting, but if it's an 83+ 12A, use the FC oilcooler. Fc fuse block in the engine bay, 2nd gen alt, even the tranny and clutch if you don't mind doing a little modding.

 

I searched, couldn't find it. If anybody is aware of this writeup, could you please link it for me? I'll owe you one.

 

Ignition mods are in the FAQs.

 

in a 12a? how would the counter weight be? is it also a custom drive shaft? im just asking cuz my friend has an extra t][ tranny laying around.

 

I want to keep my FB carbed. Would a later 13b have any advantage over the FB version, if both were converted to a carberator setup? I don't see why they would, but I don't know squat about FCs.

 

Gee, I don't know, does a 327 produce more power than a 283? Btw, the 13Bs first came out in 74 and they were carbed.

83+ takes the same 225 mm clutch, (NAs), no need to change the flywheel. The shifter housing is longer on the FCs than the FBs, switch the tail housing, iirc.

 

I know a 351 Cleveland will smoke a 351 Windsor, and a Boss 351 will take'em both. A 351 H.O. is a close second, but the so-called 351 Cobra Jet was a total joke.
Come on, it wasn't a stupid question. I said I didn't know, didn't I?

 

A boss 351 had a 351 cleaveland in it....

 

You forgot the 351 modified.

 

He should have typed Boss 351C.

http://bossc351.stangnet.com/WMABAB.html

 

Oh no, I wish I could forget the 351M. Let's all forget that barker!

 

The Boss 351 had canted valves, Cleveland style. But the intake and carb were unique, hence two different engines.
Crap! I think I've hyjacked this thread now! Sorry!

 

Hey now mine had around 400HP before it spun a bearing and then I went 460/514.

 

No kidding?! Hey, I'll tip a pint to you, sir. Are you sure you're not Irish?

 

The 514 was the last motor I buiilt and it threw a rob through the side of the block. I still cant figure out why.

 

Pretty much nothing. The engine will go in, but it won't really perform "better".

The seats do add headroom, although they aren't as butt-grippy.