1973 Ford Ranchero w/ Big Block Ford 429 - Major Upgrades

Alright Boys and Girls...

This was the big build weekend. In three days my crew of hack mechanics and I accomplished the following in my garage in Houston.

1. Ceramic Coated (Polydyn) Hooker Super Comp Headers and Flowmaster Collectors with 4" pipes and sick turndown tips.
2. Edelbrock Performer 2166 Intake w/ Holley 700 CFM 4 Barrel Street/Strip Carb.
3. Pulled Head to fix broken exhaust manifold bolt
4. New AC system - Old Air Products POA Update, Rebuilt Compressor, New Drier, New Hoses, New Expansion Valve
5. Electric Gas Pump - Plated the old manual pump
6. MSD Digital Pro 6 Ignition System (Installed in cab) and Pro Billit Distributor with Ford Racing Wires
7. New Hoses
8. Relocated Battery in Spare Tire Area inside Carb
9. Relocated Solenoid to Firewall inside engine compartment
10. Sick Looking Dual Snorkel Air Cleaner from year appropriate Ford
11. Rewired Engine Compartment

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 1973 Ford Ranchero
• Ford 429
• Polydyn Ceramic Coated Headers
• Flowmaster Collectors
• Engine Rebuild
• Muscle Car
• Ranchero

[zdwild]

i've been having trouble finding engine mounts for my 73 ranchero, originally had a 400 in it and i'm dropping a 460 in it now. which is the same block as your 429, where did you find your mounts? i've tried quite a few parts stores, please email me at zdwild@yahoo.com if you have any info thanks

[saleenxxx]

TUNE N START AHAHAHHA!!!!'

[racinford1]

Moe Larry, MOE LARRY S H I T ! best LOL I have had in awhile!

[TotalShelley]

The guy with the camera dosn't know shit about engines....

[flashtheband6]

thats awesomsrry 2 here u got shocked

[slowscort]

you know you could have sold those stock valve covers