New Guy starting a MKIV

[mkiv8475]

I purchase a complete MKIV kit back in November and plan to start the build this fall after I retire as a CW5 working for the National Guard. I am going to install a crate FE 390 with a March pully system, MSD ready to run, and a Quick Fuel 780 carb, TKO 500 with mid shift, 3 link read end, 17 inch wheels, full lenght headers, stainless side pipes, front and read bumbers and roll bars. I can't wait to get started this fall on the build.



Thanks

[68GT500MAN]

Welcome to the forum and thanks for your service. Your build sounds great.
Doug

[skullandbones]

Sounds like a good plan. I recently saw a 460 crammed into a roadster. It was tight but pretty impressive.

Good luck,

WEK.

[mkiv8475]

Thank you after 39 years in the National Guard and 28 years working full time for the guard this fall it's time to go to Fort Living Room.

I didn't plan on installing a big block in the build but one of the guys at work made me a deal on the 390 that I could not pass up. After I purchase the additional parts to make the big block work the cost will be about the same as a good small block build. I'm thinking about touching base with Forte's to work out and purchase the transmission, bell housing, clutch etc any thoughts?

[David Hodgkins]

Welcome to the forum! Where are you located?

I upgraded your account so you can edit your profile and use the picture albums...

re: Fortes, he will have any and all parts you require, including the TKO with mid-shift, March pullys and Quik-Time bellhousing. You might want to check out his hydraulic clutch setup. I REALLY like it! Check out my Anniversary Build thread for pics and details.

[mkiv8475]

David

Thanks for the help with my account I attached a pic of the 390 with the March pully system installed it should look sweet with the Hooker headers I got from FF.

I live in Beckley, WV

I have already purchased the mid shift kit from Performance Parts and it looks like it will be much easier to install than the one from TKO.

I plan to get with Fortes for the rest of the transmission setup I figure he has been helping folks build these for a while and will know what parts work and which ones don't.

I will talk to him about the hydraulic clutch setup, I also noticed that he sell a clutch fork extension that looks like it would work also.

Thanks again

Rick





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