Ponies on The Run (Again)
#8401
Shelby GT350 Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: January 17, 2006
Location: Tornado Alley
Posts: 2,061
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#8402
Legacy TMS Member
Join Date: May 24, 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 7,409
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Dam it!!! I've called 5 pep boys went to Napa,Kragens,Autozone, and Carquest and still can't find this weatherstripping. Heck I even went to the manufactures website and couldn't find it.
#8403
Legacy TMS Member
Join Date: May 24, 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 7,409
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What do you guys think of this mod?? I like but want to wait for the chrom trim used on the PJ.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...562#post900562
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...562#post900562
#8404
Team Mustang Source
What do you guys think of this mod?? I like but want to wait for the chrom trim used on the PJ.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...562#post900562
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...562#post900562
#8405
Bullitt Member
Join Date: October 13, 2004
Location: Kissimmee, FL
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't feel so bad about my '89 now. All the N/A cars were just over mine and one was even less than mine. And none were over 300!
That's my goal for May 5th: 300 or greater RWHP. I've been doing a lot of work on the carb. It's totally re-jetted now and I bought a huge air cleaner that will be JUST for the dyno runs... with a 14" x 3" open air cleaner instead of the restriced 1985 set-up.
That un-restricted air flow, plus the 8% leaner secondaries, plus the much bigger accelerator pump shot when going to WOT should hopefully bring it up a measly 46 HP.
It's funny that I say "measly"... the 1989 4-cylinder Mustangs had only 74 RWHP!
That's my goal for May 5th: 300 or greater RWHP. I've been doing a lot of work on the carb. It's totally re-jetted now and I bought a huge air cleaner that will be JUST for the dyno runs... with a 14" x 3" open air cleaner instead of the restriced 1985 set-up.
That un-restricted air flow, plus the 8% leaner secondaries, plus the much bigger accelerator pump shot when going to WOT should hopefully bring it up a measly 46 HP.
It's funny that I say "measly"... the 1989 4-cylinder Mustangs had only 74 RWHP!
#8406
Cobra R Member
Join Date: January 15, 2007
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What do you guys think of this mod?? I like but want to wait for the chrom trim used on the PJ.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...562#post900562
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...562#post900562
Or, you can keep with the stealth look
#8407
GTR Member
Join Date: January 26, 2006
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 4,639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'm not familiar what heads are on your 89-90 Mustang, but just like the debates with CAI and throttlebodys, your going to come to a point where you can't outflow your heads. Personally, I can't see 46HP with carb. tuning. As a reference, the 83 Mustang gained about 20HP with a 4bbl carb over the 82 Mustang with a 2 bbl carb.
Did you see how rich the A/F ratio was? That HP chart was far from max HP available from this engine.
It wasn't just the carb not being tuned, it was the the lack of air getting into the engine. They are aluminum Edelbrock Performance RPM heads with huge valves and a lot more flow than stock heads... even a lot more flow than the GT40P heads I had before that came on the 93 Cobra.
Just the change from a paper filter to a K&N filter is good for at least 10 HP, even though they advertise up to 15.
Everybody at FordMuscle agreed I should be closer to 330 RWHP with my intake/heads/cam. That is a 76 HP gain... I'm only hoping for 46.
We'll see, I guess.
#8408
What do you guys think of this mod?? I like but want to wait for the chrom trim used on the PJ.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...562#post900562
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...562#post900562
Done wrong, it'll look like a Pep Boys special.
Just go install a 75HP shot of NOS and be done with it.
#8409
Cobra R Member
Join Date: January 15, 2007
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
a question for Leo...
Why does Leo want to know about replacement valve covers:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=64265
Aren't yours covered by the Shaker system? Or does this mean that you're considering the shaker "mod" that you posted about a couple of days ago.
Personally, I like the shaker system as is, with the mustang "sills" and all. It looks a LOT better than having all that wiring and such showing. Plus, it's probably a lot easier to keep clean.
I was considering the shaker, but the strut brace gets in the way of it, so no dice. To me (in my application), the strut brace is more important.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=64265
Aren't yours covered by the Shaker system? Or does this mean that you're considering the shaker "mod" that you posted about a couple of days ago.
Personally, I like the shaker system as is, with the mustang "sills" and all. It looks a LOT better than having all that wiring and such showing. Plus, it's probably a lot easier to keep clean.
I was considering the shaker, but the strut brace gets in the way of it, so no dice. To me (in my application), the strut brace is more important.
#8410
GTR Member
Join Date: January 26, 2006
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 4,639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nope... N/A only.
I'm not really impressed with the cars with superchargers or Nitrous. Anybody can max out a credit card and get 400, 450, 500+ HP with a power adder and then taking it to a performance shop to have it tuned. DISCLAIMER: I'm not talking about our '06's... I'm talking about a hand built engine.
I researched and individually picked out each part for that engine down to every last nut and bolt.
I hand built it.
I'm tuning it.
I should be happy with the 305 BHP it has, but I know there is a lot more potential.
Ask Mike... I'll be obsessed with it until the 5th. After that, I'll know I did all I can and the numbers will be what they will be.
Building a small block Ford engine with 400 N/A BHP isn't easy, so if I get anywhere near 300 RWHP (give or take) I'll be happy. That will be right around 360 BHP.
I'm not really impressed with the cars with superchargers or Nitrous. Anybody can max out a credit card and get 400, 450, 500+ HP with a power adder and then taking it to a performance shop to have it tuned. DISCLAIMER: I'm not talking about our '06's... I'm talking about a hand built engine.
I researched and individually picked out each part for that engine down to every last nut and bolt.
I hand built it.
I'm tuning it.
I should be happy with the 305 BHP it has, but I know there is a lot more potential.
Ask Mike... I'll be obsessed with it until the 5th. After that, I'll know I did all I can and the numbers will be what they will be.
Building a small block Ford engine with 400 N/A BHP isn't easy, so if I get anywhere near 300 RWHP (give or take) I'll be happy. That will be right around 360 BHP.
#8411
Shelby GT350 Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: January 17, 2006
Location: Tornado Alley
Posts: 2,061
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why does Leo want to know about replacement valve covers:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=64265
Aren't yours covered by the Shaker system? Or does this mean that you're considering the shaker "mod" that you posted about a couple of days ago.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=64265
Aren't yours covered by the Shaker system? Or does this mean that you're considering the shaker "mod" that you posted about a couple of days ago.
I mentioned a long time ago that I wish the shroud was different, I just haven't gotten the nerve to start cutting on it.
Although I don't know if I would ever get the valve covers Powder Coated or painted just because it's my Daily Driver not a show car. But then again I never rule anything out.
#8412
Cobra R Member
Join Date: January 15, 2007
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Posts: 1,581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yep he is and he is not the only one. I get ****ed off at the shroud every time I have to do anything with it. It's a REAL PITA to take off and put back on, mess with wiring through it and I don't even want to think about changing plugs
I mentioned a long time ago that I wish the shroud was different, I just haven't gotten the nerve to start cutting on it.
Although I don't know if I would ever get the valve covers Powder Coated or painted just because it's my Daily Driver not a show car. But then again I never rule anything out.
I mentioned a long time ago that I wish the shroud was different, I just haven't gotten the nerve to start cutting on it.
Although I don't know if I would ever get the valve covers Powder Coated or painted just because it's my Daily Driver not a show car. But then again I never rule anything out.
#8413
He's planning on doing the shroud mod as long as he find that weatherstripping.
I wish I fell into the 'anybody' category...
Don't worry Tom, you'll hit that HP mark (or come real close to it).
Don't worry Tom, you'll hit that HP mark (or come real close to it).
#8414
Shelby GT350 Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: January 17, 2006
Location: Tornado Alley
Posts: 2,061
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Valve Covers = 1 time occurrence (If done right)
Shaker I have already removed/installed at least three times and I get more fed up with it every time I do.
#8415
GTR Member
Join Date: January 26, 2006
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 4,639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#8416
Shelby GT350 Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: January 17, 2006
Location: Tornado Alley
Posts: 2,061
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just irritating, very irritating.
#8417
GTR Member
Join Date: January 26, 2006
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 4,639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
With the amount of time I spent making sure it was centered, I would never take it off unless I had to do something major. If I can't see it, I don't clean it (and it's a daily driver as well - but not in OK ).
#8418
Legacy TMS Member
Join Date: May 24, 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 7,409
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why does Leo want to know about replacement valve covers:
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=64265
Aren't yours covered by the Shaker system? Or does this mean that you're considering the shaker "mod" that you posted about a couple of days ago.
Personally, I like the shaker system as is, with the mustang "sills" and all. It looks a LOT better than having all that wiring and such showing. Plus, it's probably a lot easier to keep clean.
I was considering the shaker, but the strut brace gets in the way of it, so no dice. To me (in my application), the strut brace is more important.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=64265
Aren't yours covered by the Shaker system? Or does this mean that you're considering the shaker "mod" that you posted about a couple of days ago.
Personally, I like the shaker system as is, with the mustang "sills" and all. It looks a LOT better than having all that wiring and such showing. Plus, it's probably a lot easier to keep clean.
I was considering the shaker, but the strut brace gets in the way of it, so no dice. To me (in my application), the strut brace is more important.
Anyone have any leads on that dam weatherstripping??
#8419
Team Mustang Source
The best I can add to this is that of course you can't find that weather stripping... it's for Chevy & Dodge trucks and a Pontiac Grand Prix, not Mustangs...
ahem... what about any of the restoration sites, they'd have or should have weather stripping and with some luck they type you're looking for.
Isn't year-one have that kind of stuff ? (I'd have links but all my bookmarks/favorites are at home and not at work).
ahem... what about any of the restoration sites, they'd have or should have weather stripping and with some luck they type you're looking for.
Isn't year-one have that kind of stuff ? (I'd have links but all my bookmarks/favorites are at home and not at work).
#8420
Legacy TMS Member
Join Date: May 24, 2006
Location: San Diego
Posts: 7,409
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The best I can add to this is that of course you can't find that weather stripping... it's for Chevy & Dodge trucks and a Pontiac Grand Prix, not Mustangs...
ahem... what about any of the restoration sites, they'd have or should have weather stripping and with some luck they type you're looking for.
Isn't year-one have that kind of stuff ? (I'd have links but all my bookmarks/favorites are at home and not at work).
ahem... what about any of the restoration sites, they'd have or should have weather stripping and with some luck they type you're looking for.
Isn't year-one have that kind of stuff ? (I'd have links but all my bookmarks/favorites are at home and not at work).