For those of you not aware, the engine in my #FairmontProject has a name, #DarkMatterPikachu. Here’s how it got that name.
This is another video in the Engine Series for the #FairmontProject. In this installment we go over the modifications made to the X302 cylinder heads I used. These are the same cylinder heads I got from the parts Mustang. Kevin did find one bent valve in addition to the work he mentioned in the video. I’m not surprised based on what I saw during the teardown.
You can watch the tear down here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7qHlmKzWG0
There will also be a video on the enlargement of the stud holes which I will link here after it’s posted:
Previous video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjuGkXpha8Q
The #FairmontProject playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
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Comp Cams: http://www.compcams.com
Engine Details
Displacement: 363cid
The Block: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Block%20Kits/KITSBK-29
The Crank: http://www.pbm-erson.com/Catalog/PBM/Clearance/PBM85207
The Heads: https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6049-X302
Compression: 8.9:1
The Cam: Comp Cams custom grind: 222@.050″ 222@.050 .357″lobe lift .571″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) .351″ lobe lift .562″ valve lift (1.6 rocker) 114º separation 4ºadvance
Modified: Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
The Carburetor: https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/demon/mighty_demon/parts/5402020BT
The Distributor: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/distributors/ford/parts/8582
The Ignition: https://www.msdperformance.com/products/ignitions/street_and_strip/parts/6462
The turbo Kit: http://www.on3performance.com/shop/1987-93-mustang-gtcobra-5-0-foxbody-turbo-system/
Related Videos
The #FairmontProject series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L22GsHQi7tU&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov2nxWVKCeU14Vt7JJ_QSZvs
#DarkMatterPikachu on the Dyno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UADOHm6-BJc
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Did Kevin suggest a larger head or was this an "I'm going to use these because I have them" sort of build?
These heads are not good for your boosted 363 should of went with TRICK FLOW OR AFR. Buy a Custom Cam also.
I really don't like how you're milking this car project. Every video on Hot Rod Magazine's channel shows a finished car. If the car's done, you should show people the finished car. I don't really care about the Fairmont anymore. I just unsubscribed.
I got a issue with motor
Honestly – I watched your video on why you named your car dark matter pikachu, but whenever you post a video referring to your Fairmont by that name I end up automatically skipping it. I had to force myself to watch a few of them. It's like reverse click bait. The name and the reason behind it is too much of an inside thing – I'd consider changing up your titles – maybe leaving the hashtag out of the title and just referring to it in your video itself.
trefod (comment below) is right, these videos are a real treat!
It is really cool to watch and absolute expert, a specialist, work. From Scanner Danner to Paul (I'm going to F-up the spelling here) Cangialosi..
If not caught, those chips would have been bad news come head torque time. How did they miss that?
Aren't your valve seats to close together?
Won't that possibly cause issues?
I'm curious as to how the valves will seal and not hit each other. it looks like he overdid it on the valve job…
+Ericthecarguy can you do a video on how to weld?
I would've cringed if the machinist said "Let's knurl those guides". I hate it when shops do that…even on NEW guides!
so glad you added removing them chunks to the video it was hurting my soul seeing them in there XD
I find it strange that folks actually try to machine down the head surface, to match the gasket! It's kinda like making the road surface to match the tire, or make the weather match your roofing shingles! I hope I can find get a dog, to match the dog food I buy!!
Eric…any thoughts of o-ringing the heads, seeing as you're going forced induction?
may I ask why you didn't go with a 351w and just build it up the same and get more power? I've had a 302 crank snap on me when I turbo'd it
may I ask why you didn't go with a 351w and just build it up the same and get more power? I've had a 302 crank snap on me when I turbo'd it
he can hear me yelling at the screen?
nice quickie
Awesome vid!
it would be interesting to see a summary video after the build is complete, to have an overview of all the work
Haha I did see the chip in the rocker stud hole and it was bothering me
Not hating but that port job looks like crap.
NO-WAY its my Birthday being waiting a whole year , no happy birthday greeting. Gutted
nice video Eric love that blockhead
Eric hello, Ive been watching your vids as they are very informative, straight forward and easy to understand, Im working on a 99 audi a4 2.8l and planing on changing the head gastket but dont know if the pistons or the rings are good. Is there a way to check the pistons and rings etc without having to take out the whole engine. Im just learning and this will be my first project car, thx.
Very clever old-school mechanic 🙂
Those heads are no good for your turbo build. You should send them to me instead 😀
Hey Eric have you thought about upgrading your intro? I could make you something nice if you would like?
I almost had a conniption because of those metal bits lol. Thanks for the video Eric!
Amazing how much this guy improves things, a real professional machinist!