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by Enhanced
Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:24 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

Starting to machine the new housings

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by Enhanced
Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:21 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

Whilst we had the gearbox completly stripped down for the repair, several phone calls to the US, just confirmed our thoughts, how strong is the factory gearbox castings, we knew the internals are strong but feared breaking a housing.
by Enhanced
Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:54 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

After the cylinders were finished and sent of to the machine shop to have the cam tunnels bored and honed to size, guides and inserts installed and final machining, it was time to step up the gearbox and driveline. The original plan was to remove rear cover, cnc machine up an adaptor for the gear ve...
by Enhanced
Sun Mar 19, 2017 12:48 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

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by Enhanced
Sun Mar 19, 2017 12:05 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

Once the jig was made and setup in the machine it was time to continue with machining the cylinder heads.

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by Enhanced
Sun Mar 19, 2017 12:03 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

Sorry guys for not replying, haven't had a chance to get on the forum. Since the last update alot has been happening. To finish machining the billet cylinder heads, we first of all have to machine another jig for the cylinders to clamp too, to be able to do the side machining and intake and exhaust ...
by Enhanced
Fri Sep 09, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/VYSSLS1/027150E3-9C14-442F-B316-818CA40B5E0D.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/VYSSLS1/7C4B099D-CE04-4405-9789-24882E35F25F.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/VYSSLS1/B83CF059-786C-488E-8C6E-837566B44030.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/a...
by Enhanced
Fri Sep 09, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

The drawing side has taken a considerable amount of time, as both left and right cylinder heads arnt the same, whilst making a cylinder head is far more complexed than doing an engine block, things we had to take into consideration was valve guides and valve seats, as Mike has now decided to add ano...
by Enhanced
Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:35 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

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by Enhanced
Fri Sep 09, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

After completing the billet engine block, it was time to move on to the cylinder heads. Due to going a bigger valve stem and after attempting to fit the bigger valve into the original heads, we came to the decision there simply isn't enough material in the original cylinder heads, to allow a stronge...
by Enhanced
Sat Aug 27, 2016 1:08 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

Hey guys, it's been along time since we have done any updates on here. Here is a few update photos. Engine block roughing stage http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/VYSSLS1/310B754A-09DB-4F21-BEC8-26B61AACCC9C.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa193/VYSSLS1/F8F4A1D2-435E-4127-8969-ED2553051...
by Enhanced
Sat Jan 02, 2016 11:44 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Re: Mastec Ford GT Ute

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I'll try to keep the thread updated as much as possible during the build

Regards Brad
by Enhanced
Sat Jan 02, 2016 11:38 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Mastec Ford GT Ute
Replies: 21
Views: 39675

Mastec Ford GT Ute

Mike's new engine build for the black beast. http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/VYSSLS11111/Mobile%20Uploads/received_1534773363480966.jpeg After setting his new class record in 2014, and finally getting into the 200mph club, suffering gearbox problems throughout the runs, 2014 was a great meeti...