Recent content by Benny W

I did type his name into the search bar but not the members list. ill try that though. thanks for the help

Hi all. Anyone in here know of or about Ian Pretty's Aussie GT40 race car, which is a heavily modified race version of a Roaring Forties Mk1? Had a fascinating discussion about this car yesterday, and wondering if there is any info on this site regarding that car? Or where I might be able to...

When I looked at the add today, the original post/add didnt show, just the abbreviated text I replied to. Not sure why. Now I see

Hey mate. Your add doesn’t make a lot of sense. Its says it comes with a small block Ford motor, then says it doesnt come with engine and trans. Are you offering it at the base price, and then a second option with everything listed? Or its base lrice plus extas total cost only? Photos would also...

So..... after a bit of research with the governing bodies of tarmac rally racing here in Australia (where I live and will race the car), it seems my engine choices need to be in line with the production cars, and what Ford built them with. As ill probably end up with a kit car that will have a...

Its all good mate. While id love to drive it on the road, where I live its illegal to drive a car ‘on road’ with a full race cage, but I need the cage to pass race spec. As for sanctioned race specs, if I bought an original GT40 yes, id have to go with whatever was the stock motor for that year...

I love your answer man, made me smile Im building this as a race car, so yeah...... its gonna be flat to the floor non stop man

Yeah I am with you on the 351 small block Ford. I would like to keep everything Ford so thats the platform I think I need to start from. I found out a mate of mine I ride dirt bikes with is actually a car mechanic. After a good chat, he recommended a shop with more experience with race engines...

Yep understand. Perhaps I worded that wrong, and I should have said ‘wasting’ money instead of ‘saving’ money. The idea of posting on here is to gain some knowledge so I spend wisely. Agree that cheap wont mean good.

While I still have a lot to learn, with this build id like to get it right first go. Id like 600+hp so its not going to be cheap whichever way I go, and reliability will be key. A supercharger is also a possibility. Whichever way I go I dont want to cut corners, but my initial question is still...

Do you know much about these problems? I have read anything about it and only heard good things thus far

This is a good point Ron, something I didn’t think about. I have done a lot of research the last few days, and have found a couple of written off Mustangs, with the engine and everything associated with it for sale. This might be the best option, as this will come with everything needed plus...

Appreciate that info mate, ill do some reading. I would like to keep it all Ford, but if for example both small block Ford and Chev motors were roughly the same weight, if the Chev was thousands cheaper its a no-brainer. Thanks for taking the time to write your reply

My only criteria’s are weight and power, but I dont know enough about Ford engines to know whats what, so I actually want others opinions.

Hi guys. New to the forums here and just trying to get my head around a few things with the GTR. Looking to get one at the end of this year so just doing some research. Engine question: if i built a GTR up, why would i choose a $10,000-20,000 (AU Dollars) Coyote engine over a Boss engine easily...