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 Improved function comes from...  Improved function comes from an Edelbrock high-flow water pump to help take the heat off. We could have opted for a polished pump to match the intake. However, more chrome would have made this 289 overwhelming.  Scott Drake accessory brackets...  Scott Drake accessory brackets break up the chrome and rough cast aluminum nicely. These brackets are also available in chrome. We like black.  Scott Drake Enterprises reproduces...  Scott Drake Enterprises reproduces the V-8 engine brackets and mounts for conversions and for enthusiasts with '65 Mustangs who want to step up to the better '66-up mount. There's no more having to search salvage yards and parts cars for these elusive mounts. Install them with the pad pointed toward the firewall, or the engine will sit too far forward and the transmission crossmember won't fit.  There are many options when...  There are many options when it comes to engine cooling; electric fans, clutch fans, steel fans, factory flex fans, and aftermarket flex fans. We opted for a 17-inch Hayden flex fan from a local auto parts store. However, you can purchase a similar, higher-quality flex-fan from Flex-A-Lite, which has revolutionized aftermarket fan technology. We're using a stock Mustang fan spacer to get the fan exactly the right distance from the radiator.  We've chosen JBA titanium-coated...  We've chosen JBA titanium-coated shorty headers for our 289, which makes them a perfect fit for the JBA 50-2650 exhaust system for this car. Headers remain one of the most challenging parts to install, calling for a 71/416-inch open-end or box-end wrench to tighten the bolts. In any case, the JBA headers fit well and dovetail nicely into the exhaust system. JBA gives you two options, ceramic-coated or titanium-coated. In both cases, they never rust.  Before installing the engine,...  Before installing the engine, don't forget the ground strap which connects to the firewall. All applications must have a ground strap, or the ignition and charging systems struggle to find a ground and complete circuit, which causes all kinds of unexplainable electrical gremlins.  Dave installs our new Trans...  Dave installs our new Trans Am Racing 289 onto the Scott Drake mounts. Did you notice the JBA shorty headers clear everything? They can be installed on the engine stand, which means you don't have to wrestle with them in the car.
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