Hey everyone.  I have a 1962 F100 4X4 that we have recently given a major makeover.  Has a 292 y-block that we bored .080 over and installed a 3.47 stroker kit with Probe domed pistons, Scat h-beam rods and 57 312 y-block ported heads.  Mummert 4-barrel intake and a Commander 950 Holley throttle body fuel injection.  Engine is fully balanced and block is zero decked.  Heads have been shaved to get maximum compresion estimated at 11.5:1.  (aproximately).  Running headers with glass pack exhaust.  We coupled this engine with a E4OD trans from a 96 F150 along with the 1356 t-case that was behind it.  Have a full MSD ignition.  This is the first y-block i have built.  I have a few road bumps along the way but the experience has been great and the engine is a monster.  It is my second 62 F100 4X4 and they are the sweetest pickups.  I would love to share more on my issues that I had or am still working on if anyone is interested.

Share your issues.



Do you have experience with any other throttle body injection systems?



Are you able to run on pump gas with that compression ratio?


Lawrenceville, GA

I can run 91 octane without any enthonal.  Have timing at 14 degrees idle and 38 wot.  We are looking into running E-85.  We are checking if all we have to do is add fuel and timing for that to work.  Our biggest problem is getting one of the head gaskets to seal.  I found out why though.  One of my heads already has the extra casting in it and the other doesn't.  So I am going to post the head and see what happens.  I had trouble getting the carb tuned (which could have been related to the -20 degree winter weather we have been dealing with all winter).  Now we installed the tbi and works awesome.  I have tune GM throttle bodies also.  Not easy you need software and have to solder in new chip port into factory computer.

Installing the E4OD trans was not that difficult.  We bought an adapter kit that came with the plate, gear reduction starter, flywheel, flywheel spacer and all the bolts.  I overhauled the trans to diesel specs and installed a ford lightning with a 2600 rpm stall.  We kept the 1356 transfer case that was behind it.  Had the driveshafts rebuilt with the correct flanges and built the two motor mounts the side of the adapter plate.  We kept the front mount on the engine.  Built a crossmember for the back of the trans.  You can buy a stand alone transmission shift control module.  All you need is a laptop to tune trans.  Same with the tbi system.  Holley also has good tech support. 

I also have a 150 shot of NOS that I have not tried yet.  I am gonna wait until I all the kinks worked out first.

Cool. I'm somewhat familiar with GM tbi systems. I have an '88 Firebird with a tbi 305. I have not yet got into tuning but I do have the software for logging data. It's very useful for diagnosing problems. People always talk so bad about tbi but I have yet to hear of a carb that allows me to burn rubber, provide such smooth acceleration, and get 30+ mpg on the highway with such a large engine, by today's standards. Tbi is hands down far superior to a carb.

Keep me (us) posted on the commander. I haven't had much luck with Holley electric pumps so I'm leery of trusting an entire electronic system from them, particularly for a daily driver.


Lawrenceville, GA

Man, you really jumped into Yblocks the right way! I am interested to see how well the about EAOD. Personally I think it's a great choice.

That IS a buncha compression.

       A  L  A  N   F  R  A  K  E  S   ~  Tulsa, OK    

The E4OD is great.  I overhauled it with planetaries and clutch stack ups to the diesel specs.  Installed a transgo shift kit with pump ugrades also.  Used 4R100 output shaft with 4R100 extension housing so I could use the output shaft speed sensor for my vehicle speed signal for the trans computer.  With the right upgrades you can get those trans working great.

Here is some of the new rotating assembly:

We started with a 650 Holley carb, but got a good deal on the TBI fuel injection...

My new custom built cooling system.

Cooled by dual electric fans.

Exact specs and braktes to bolt right in.

You can see the green beast in the background with the wheels behind it.

My fuel injection.

This is what happens when you forget to tighten a rod bolt down.  You can see were the piston was hitting the cylinder head.  You can see the outline of the combustion chamber.  It makes for a good picture but not good for the pocket book.  Always triple check torque on all bolts when assembling and engine.

Hutz

That is a lot of motor for a 4X4 street truck, you should be able to go anywhere you want to with that! Great project, nice to see people without gray hair getting involved in the revolution. The Y-block culture needs the youth movement (under 40) LOL.

Gary Ryan San Antonio.TX.