Does This Count as an Engine Mod?
8/4/14, 03:18 PM
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Yeah, it helps when you have pretty much all the parts necessary to get the job done. Everything we discovered that we need has been ordered and will be here this week. I'm hoping we can send the headers out for ceramic coating by Wednesday (it'll take 5-7 days to get back), and order the driveshaft the same day (I haven't talked to the driveshaft guys yet, but since they're just shortening and re-balancing, it shouldn't take too god-awful long.
While that stuff is out being handled, we'll be doing the electrical stuff. If the planets align, we should be firing it up the first time by next Saturday.
While that stuff is out being handled, we'll be doing the electrical stuff. If the planets align, we should be firing it up the first time by next Saturday.
8/4/14, 03:57 PM
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Yeah, it helps when you have pretty much all the parts necessary to get the job done. Everything we discovered that we need has been ordered and will be here this week. I'm hoping we can send the headers out for ceramic coating by Wednesday (it'll take 5-7 days to get back), and order the driveshaft the same day (I haven't talked to the driveshaft guys yet, but since they're just shortening and re-balancing, it shouldn't take too god-awful long.
While that stuff is out being handled, we'll be doing the electrical stuff. If the planets align, we should be firing it up the first time by next Saturday.
While that stuff is out being handled, we'll be doing the electrical stuff. If the planets align, we should be firing it up the first time by next Saturday.
Dieting the wiring harnesses alone is no small task.
Manual steering rack? If so what is the ratio?
Laughed my a$$ off when I saw this.
This would make a perfect "Caption This Picture" thread.
8/4/14, 04:27 PM
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8/4/14, 04:32 PM
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8/4/14, 11:07 PM
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8/5/14, 03:38 AM
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8/6/14, 06:33 AM
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Had to shave 5/16 inch off the transmission spacer, install three 0.187 throwout bearing spacers, and drill new holes in the transmission cross member, but we finally got the transmission in the car for good, and measured for the driveshaft.
Today, we're going to modify the passenger side header so it clears the bellhousing (it just barely touches when it's bolted up. Once that's resolved, we can weld the v-band collar to the collector and send the headers out for ceramic coating.
Once that's done, I think we're going to tackle the fuel system changes.
Today, we're going to modify the passenger side header so it clears the bellhousing (it just barely touches when it's bolted up. Once that's resolved, we can weld the v-band collar to the collector and send the headers out for ceramic coating.
Once that's done, I think we're going to tackle the fuel system changes.
8/7/14, 03:41 AM
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Not much to report today. Buttoned up the transmission, re-installed the driver's seat, and found that the passenger side header does in fact clear the bell housing.
When we installed the center console panel, we found that the shifter base rubs the driver's side of the trim panel when we try to go into first. I think we're going to grind down a raised boss on the base because it's just barely hitting.
Transmission crossmember - we had to drill a whole set of new mounting holes - understandable if you consider that the trans kit is designed to go behind a mod motor instead of a Windsor.
The transmission, installed.
The throwout bearing (from Exedy) installed. You can see the spacers behind it.
The undercarriage.
The passenger-side header clears!
Today, we're going to start on the exhaust system, and hopefully, the fuel return line.
When we installed the center console panel, we found that the shifter base rubs the driver's side of the trim panel when we try to go into first. I think we're going to grind down a raised boss on the base because it's just barely hitting.
Transmission crossmember - we had to drill a whole set of new mounting holes - understandable if you consider that the trans kit is designed to go behind a mod motor instead of a Windsor.
The transmission, installed.
The throwout bearing (from Exedy) installed. You can see the spacers behind it.
The undercarriage.
The passenger-side header clears!
Today, we're going to start on the exhaust system, and hopefully, the fuel return line.
8/7/14, 12:32 PM
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The hot rodder in me is really excited to see someone do this to a new mustang. Can't wait to see the end result.
I know you always talked about doing it (like a lot of forum guys talk), but you're really doing it. And daily driving a 427. Both of those are great in my book
I know you always talked about doing it (like a lot of forum guys talk), but you're really doing it. And daily driving a 427. Both of those are great in my book
8/8/14, 03:39 AM
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The hot rodder in me is really excited to see someone do this to a new mustang. Can't wait to see the end result.
I know you always talked about doing it (like a lot of forum guys talk), but you're really doing it. And daily driving a 427. Both of those are great in my book
I know you always talked about doing it (like a lot of forum guys talk), but you're really doing it. And daily driving a 427. Both of those are great in my book
8/8/14, 04:32 AM
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Added the fitting for the return line to the passenger side fuel hat.
I also dropped off the driveshaft, and it should be ready today.
We discovered that the radiator expansion tank won't fit where it was originally (the alternator pulley hits it), so we're going to relocate it to be behind the passenger side headlight. Eventually, I'll replace that ugly piece of crap with an aluminum tank.
Other cooling stuff - we're using Fox Mustang upper/lower radiator hoses. The upper hose is smaller than the opening on the radiator, but it can be adapted.
I also dropped off the driveshaft, and it should be ready today.
We discovered that the radiator expansion tank won't fit where it was originally (the alternator pulley hits it), so we're going to relocate it to be behind the passenger side headlight. Eventually, I'll replace that ugly piece of crap with an aluminum tank.
Other cooling stuff - we're using Fox Mustang upper/lower radiator hoses. The upper hose is smaller than the opening on the radiator, but it can be adapted.
