With the induction sorted out, we needed some ignition components, and for those we called Performance Distributors in Memphis, Tennessee. Proprietor Steve Davis was just releasing his new Ford distributor, which is equipped with a full-length oil impregnated bushing for improved shaft rotation and magnetic pick-up coil signals. "The new full-length bushing replaces the weak upper bushing that is standard on these units," Davis says. "This provides increased durability and more accurate timing signals in the higher rpm."
The Boss is back and cast...
The Boss is back and cast right into every block that goes out the door.
The Performance Distributors unit uses Motorcraft distributor housings, which can be powdercoated in Ford Blue or left natural. This is a drop-in OEM replacement distributor for '86-'95 Mustangs, so no modifications need to be made to stock wiring. Supporting the distributor is one of PD's Screamin' Demon coils (PN 31724; $69.95) and a set of Livewire spark plug wires (PN C9057; $105.00).
Keeping the Boss cool will be the responsibility of Meziere Enterprises' electric water pump. We went with the WP312 pump as it features a freewheeling idler pulley to allow us to use the factory serpentine belt setup. This would be one less issue to sort out.
The Meziere electric water pump cuts parasitic drag, and the company claims to have seen gains of up to 11.3 hp. We obviously can't test this without a baseline, but we definitely agree with their thinking. The pump comes in black, blue, red, and natural finishes, as well as polished or chrome-plated and is covered by a two-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
The one-piece main body is CNC-machined, and the pump includes inlet, heater, and bypass fittings; it's a top-of-the-line piece that sells for around $490. We also had Meziere send us one of its aluminum thermostat necks for the 5.0 engine (PN WN0023).
Our induction setup for Stolen...
Our induction setup for Stolen Goods consists of a set of Trick Flow Twisted Wedge cylinder heads and Trick Flow's Track Heat intake manifold. The cylinder heads can be had from Summit Racing for $1,286.95, while the intake manifold retails for $511.95 for the upper and lower setup.
Jon Carls of JDC Engineering...
Jon Carls of JDC Engineering handles the cylinder-head port work for Anderson Ford Motorsport. Here he's opening up the stock 170cc Trick Flow intake runner to 183 cc, and the 66cc exhaust runner to 72 cc.
Carls reworks the intake pocket....
Carls reworks the intake pocket. "Right there is more horsepower than anywhere in the port," Anderson says. The combustion chamber is modified as well, displacing 63 cc rather than 61.
The valves and valve seats...
The valves and valve seats are given a three-angle valve job.
Here you can see the finished...
Here you can see the finished exhaust port. Even the valveguide sees its share of reshaping.
The hand-ported runners improve...
The hand-ported runners improve airflow from 251 cfm to 295 cfm at 0.600-inch valve lift.