I would recommend you send your engine to JDM engineering and have them install the parts. Either way, it'll be pricey. I paid around 18k for my engine with upgraded cams and all valve train components. If you don't want upgraded cams, that will save you a good amount.
You can do what I did and do the JDM engineering upgraded rods and pistons
https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/built-engine-time.1196498/
https://www.teamjdm.com/2013-2014-gt500-5-8l-aluminum-shortblock-1200-hp-rebuild-kit/
3.73s doesn't make the car work harder, if anything it makes it easier on everything. 3.08s would be a different story.
What all do you have done to the car? What fuel are you using? Sounds like your tuner didn't know what he was doing if you "nuked a piston"
If the 99/01 cobras take a specific thermostat I would replace that as well while I'm in there with the correct one. I know the GT500s take a special thermostat and you'll have issues if you don't use the right one.
If a vehicle overheats when driving it's almost always an airflow issue or clogged radiator issue, unless of course the engine is hurt. But you have already ruled that out. I would pull the radiator out and inspect it.
I would almost suspect the radiator as the problem, or it's an air flow issue. Especially if it happens while driving. I don't know how much a new radiator is, but I'd replace it if it's affordable
Does car over heat while driving at normal speeds? Or just at a stop lights/low speed driving? If it over heats at stop lights or low speed driving I'd invest in a better cooling fan setup or see if the front of the radiator is not getting good air flow. Does the car still have the OEM radiator...
I haven't seen one the OG battery covers for sale in a long time.
And I'm still looking for the passenger side GT500 catch can, I would almost trade someone both my CS catch cans for the passenger side GT500 catch can.
Looks really promising, definitely gives off the OG Alien vibes. Hopefully it's a hell of an improvement over Alien Covenant and Prometheus. I personally hated both those movies.
I always watch it whenever it comes on, owning a 67 GT500 would definitely be dream car goals for me.
And Shelby American owns the rights to Eleanor now. Not her stupid ass...
Your knowledge always blows me away lol, I enjoy how much you go into detail on everything.
Do you currently know how much power the car is making with the new engine? And will you be street driving it a lot/going to car shows? Or will it be more of a texas mile kinda car. Don't get me wrong, It...