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I would agree with Lee's advice Mike. Yes the waterpump can be removed with the firewall off and serpentine belt removed, but best to determine what if anything is causing overheating. Weeping from the waterpump would not cause this,

It's been awhile, but I think if you remove the exterior plate on the roof you can access the vent housing.

You might only have to put new gaskets in. That happened to my Roush 427SR waterpump years ago.

My advice is find out about registering a replica car in NJ first. NJ appears to have difficult laws about replicas. I assume you're considering Superformance? If so contact the NJ dealer: https://www.jonathanmotorcars.com/

Yes the block code would be modern. They are built with new Dart 4 main blocks. Getting an engine built with a 1960's block will be difficult especially for the power output you want. It would help to know what state or country you plan to title in.

I would second the suggestion of getting a ride in a 40 with either an FE or Windsor stroker. The low down torque (over 480 lb. ft as low as 3K) may change your thoughts on high reving street engines. I raced a Formula Atlantic with 10,000 rpm redline for many years. Wild on the track over...

If only street or very occasional track a stroked 351 with Quaife or RBT will work. Don't understand your 7000 rpm requirement. Either stroked 351 or FE will have very broad torque band. As JP says torque wins races. If you're not going with RHD or a t44 pure originality is gone anyway. If you...

Kudos to you for taking on this massive project. Look forward to more on the renovation.

Have you looked at Renault possibilities? Some Lotus Europa owners have installed 2.0 Ford Zetec engines with Renault Fuego NG3 transaxles. Later Europas had a special bellhousing that matches 4 cylinder Ford engines (thru Zetec) with Renault transaxles. Some later Renault transaxles might work...

Zakspeed provided 1.7 and 2.1 L engines for Mustangs raced by Roush and Ford in IMSA's GTP category 1983 and 1984. With 600 hp the Mustangs were potent, but not reliable. I remember being on track with Bobby Rahal in one while I raced in GTU. https://www.supercars.net/blog/1983-ford-mustang-gtp/

Use a universal set. Roush uses wires from above on their crate engines, but mine got burned in short order. Best to run the wires from below and use 90 degree boots with insulating covers.

More details such as displacement, iron or aluminum block, # miles on engine, etc. ?

Just so potential SPF buyers know the vast majority of the mods you did were by choice. Nothing wrong with personalizing or optimizing your SPF. I had to do maybe half a dozen things to my Mk 11 when I bought it 15 years ago. As far as compliance issues that would vary depending on where you...

I fabricated 2 plates with 'rebar loops' that bolt to the ends of the heads and allow easy lifting. Add a strap around the bottom of the trans to accommodate that. Also use a load leveler with the hoist to make balancing easier.

I was incorrect. Correct is part # 2045 and material is polyurethane, not Delrin.

Robbie, I never had the trans mounting bushings melt, but one started to tear apart after several disassemblies (Mk!! about 32K miles). I replaced that one bushing with a harder Delrin one from PolyBushings.com I believe it was part # 2046.

I would have Olthoff take care of it if he's close. Is it both doors? Is the door seal just tight? There is alignment adjustment available at the front hinges with 3 bolts top and bottom. Be careful, it's easy to really screw up the alignment and make the fit worse. 1/16" sag when open is...

Maybe you would get a better response on https://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/ This is a GT40's forum, not Ford GT.

Does it have a t44?

Nevada has a 'replica' car classification. a GT40 would fit that and I don't believe emission or onerous safety standards apply. However replica registrations are limited to 100 per year.