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Jacob's Electronic coils.  Google is your friend.  Joe-JDC

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When I had my '57 T-Bird I had my original housing cut down a little on each side.   This narrowed the rear end width(like .75 per side) and centered my wheels in the wheel house which gave me many options for different wheels and tires.   I did 31 spine axles and explorer(currie) rear discs with a traction lock as I was planning to use it in Y-Block Shootouts.



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Yes, the original rear with 3.91 gear ratio (47/12 tag).  I tried to source a new 9" from a couple of places, and they wanted a lot of information that I could not give them at the time.  That is an expensive proposition--near $5K with posi, disc brakes.  I don't have a source around this area to look in junk yards for old cars that might be a donor for the rear end.  For sure I will not be drag racing it from stop light to stop light!  LOL  

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Thanks Joe - I'm going to assume the distributor has a Pertronix like device inside doing the switching.  It's got my attention since Ted put his "OK" stamp on it. Could you supply the part number or at least the model year that awesome Ford coil was used in? Thanks................

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Joe, how is the Dana 44 holding up? Still has the original 19-spline axles?

The coil is designed for high output electronic systems that was used on EFI Fords.  Plugs can be gapped .045-.060" on the EFI Fords with the coil.  This engine is exactly as it came off Ted's dyno with the exception of accessories and coil.  Never touched the distributor, timing, sparkplugs, or plug wires.  367 hp with exhaust manifolds, 402 hp with FPA headers.  This is so responsive, I will drive it as for a while and sort out the brakes, maybe install a 9" rear end, and definitely get it painted.  Keep it a driver for sure.  Joe-JDC

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Excellent work and you claimed to be getting slower from getting older. I think in this case, it's like a fine bottle of wine.    A T5 indeed changes the personality, driving dynamics and modernizes our classic vehicles in a very positive way.   What is a Jacob's coil?  Is it what's designed to play with a CRT distributor?  

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Installation completed.  The engine fired on first revolution, idled at 800 rpm, and after tweaking, settled down to 750 rpm with the AC turned on.  After talking with Ted, decided to forego the MSD 6AL, and use a Jacob's coil instead of the square MSD coil.  Easier mounting and cleaner looks.  Took the 'Bird out for test drive, and it is a totally different feel from the old engine and stock OD transmission.  This engine makes the car scoot like a new car.  The CRT tach drive distributor works great, the tach is quiet, and engine has a nice lope to it, and that is just fine.  Transmission shifts like a new Mustang, and is quiet.  Clutch pedal has about 1" free travel, and engages smoothly, shifts smoothly.  I am very happy with how it drives now.   Joe-JDC  

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Yes, the build is described in July-August 2021 Y Block Magazine. Issue 165.    Joe-JDC

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