Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on November 14, 2015, 08:28:52 PM
Post by: Matt Jewell on November 14, 2015, 08:28:52 PM
Last shot for 2015 wasn't too bad.My son made 11 passes in 4 hours, ran a best of 16.62. Finally got some RT that might win a round or 2. New rear end is sitting on the floor, along with a shelf of parts for the 2016 season.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Bob on November 14, 2015, 08:58:20 PM
Post by: Bob on November 14, 2015, 08:58:20 PM
What rear is coming out turbo coupe disc rear?
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on November 17, 2015, 06:45:08 AM
Post by: Matt Jewell on November 17, 2015, 06:45:08 AM
Just a stock 7.5 open rear. 8.8 with 31 spline Moser axles, posi and 3.55 gears is going in, along with a control arm upgrade.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Bob on November 17, 2015, 09:00:57 AM
Post by: Bob on November 17, 2015, 09:00:57 AM
Nice upgrade there
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 17, 2015, 12:44:00 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 17, 2015, 12:44:00 PM
Quote from: Matt Jewell;452343
Just a stock 7.5 open rear. 8.8 with 31 spline Moser axles, posi and 3.55 gears is going in, along with a control arm upgrade.
Just did that (7.5" 3.73 Traction-Lok to a XR7 8.8" with 3.73s, 31 spline Moser axles, and 31 spline Traction-Lok with carbon fiber clutches). Very good upgrade. I'll be swapping in Maximum Motorsports control arms as well.
The rear and suspension upgrades should reduce your car's 60' time if nothing else. That will get you a quicker e.t.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on November 28, 2015, 08:02:23 AM
Post by: Matt Jewell on November 28, 2015, 08:02:23 AM
Still trying to get a feel where to go with this. Passed on a few deals on shortblocks and heads. I have always had nitrous on just about every car because it's cheap and you don't always have to use it. Wanted to stay EFI and AOD. 12 second driver would be fine. The last project was supposed to be 11's and ended up in the 9's.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 28, 2015, 07:23:58 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 28, 2015, 07:23:58 PM
Well if I had $$$ I would do a N/A Dart based 363 with over 500hp. But that's really expensive :hick:
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Post by: Lightningbird on December 01, 2015, 01:20:20 PM
Post by: Lightningbird on December 01, 2015, 01:20:20 PM
Cheap Turbo 302 and Lentech AOD. Focus on drivability and mileage with power to spare.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 01, 2015, 04:49:48 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 01, 2015, 04:49:48 PM
Quote from: Lightningbird;452694
Cheap Turbo 302 and Lentech AOD. Focus on drivability and mileage with power to spare.
Crank the boost till the block splits. Repeat as necessary :hick:
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on December 13, 2015, 10:22:24 AM
Post by: Matt Jewell on December 13, 2015, 10:22:24 AM
I have a new Downs upper and truck lower, BBK 75MM throttle body and EGR delete plate, Valve covers, ARP bolts, gaskets, 255 intank pump.I have seriously thought about the cheap turbo kit with a cam swap, head swap and MSD BTM.But a mass air conversion, meter, injectors or going to a programmable speed density system like a classic FAST. Other than a short stint with an Accell DFI system in 1999, i always have been a carb kind of guy. I even entertained buying a complete modified Mustang and harvesting all the parts needed and selling off the rest. With the new 3.55 posi rear, it's ok for 300 feet and then gets pretty boring.
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Post by: Lightningbird on December 16, 2015, 07:40:30 PM
Post by: Lightningbird on December 16, 2015, 07:40:30 PM
Quote from: Matt Jewell;452924
I have a new Downs upper and truck lower, BBK 75MM throttle body and EGR delete plate, Valve covers, ARP bolts, gaskets, 255 intank pump.I have seriously thought about the cheap turbo kit with a cam swap, head swap and MSD BTM.But a mass air conversion, meter, injectors or going to a programmable speed density system like a classic FAST. Other than a short stint with an Accell DFI system in 1999, i always have been a carb kind of guy. I even entertained buying a complete modified Mustang and harvesting all the parts needed and selling off the rest. With the new 3.55 posi rear, it's ok for 300 feet and then gets pretty boring.
20 lbs of boost would cure that other 1000 ft of boring. Make it a blow through carb setup!
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Haystack on December 16, 2015, 11:48:28 PM
Post by: Haystack on December 16, 2015, 11:48:28 PM
No need for anything fancy, just do a twin turbo setup ala toohighpsi.com
Get a regular car and a cfi fuel injector with a throttle switch.
Get a regular car and a cfi fuel injector with a throttle switch.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on January 09, 2016, 10:01:21 AM
Post by: Matt Jewell on January 09, 2016, 10:01:21 AM
Chased a couple deals on engines/shortblocks for 2 weeks, and went in a different direction. Purchased a Powerdyne supercharger kit, 42lb injectors and Pro M meter for $1000. Missed out on Edelbrock heads and rockers for $500. Still shopping for odds and ends on Mustang sites. Won't start swapping anything out until spring.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on February 10, 2016, 08:22:14 PM
Post by: Matt Jewell on February 10, 2016, 08:22:14 PM
picked up a set of gt40p heads that were worked, motorsport E cam, H pipe and A9P ECM for $530. in 1 trip this weekend. Couple more items on the shopping list.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Lightningbird on February 10, 2016, 11:04:03 PM
Post by: Lightningbird on February 10, 2016, 11:04:03 PM
Quote from: Matt Jewell;453806
picked up a set of gt40p heads that were worked, motorsport E cam, H pipe and A9P ECM for $530. in 1 trip this weekend. Couple more items on the shopping list.
Awesome score, should be making 350 easily on motor! 450 with 4-6lbs of boost!
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on February 13, 2016, 10:57:30 AM
Post by: Matt Jewell on February 13, 2016, 10:57:30 AM
We'll see. I am used to purpose built stuff as opposed to bargain bin shopping, but who knows. I allowed $2000. to pull this all together not including the odds and ends I already had. I still need a BTM, headers, head gaskets, possibly a radiator.Don't know how long the trans will hold up, but thats another story.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on February 21, 2016, 08:30:20 AM
Post by: Matt Jewell on February 21, 2016, 08:30:20 AM
A friend offered me a set of Ford Racing Roller Rockers for free. Found a set of BBK Shorty headers for $40., but offered $65. if he would take Pay Pal and ship them to me. If you are in the North East, check out Stablemates Mustang Car Club and MD, WVa, and PA. Mustang parts on Facebook. I have found most of the used parts I needed cheap. Its like a scavenger hunt now. $400. left, still need the BTM, radiator and some small stuff I'll have to buy new.
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Post by: Matt Jewell on March 13, 2016, 08:08:27 AM
Post by: Matt Jewell on March 13, 2016, 08:08:27 AM
My friend with the rockers also thru in an ATI SFI 50 oz. balancer, bringing it to a total of $125. for both pieces. Sold a $1000. in misc parts at a local swap meet yesterday, so it's time to round up the remaining odds and ends. Like to get everything wrapped up by the end of May, but we'll see.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on March 19, 2016, 05:32:39 PM
Post by: Matt Jewell on March 19, 2016, 05:32:39 PM
Picked up a slightly used alum radiator for $150. Have a couple new electric fans and relays here as well. Was getting ready to start the teardown until the Snow Forcast for here in MD. I guess we will wait another week or 2. We did pick up 55 gallons of e85 for the other cars, and it was $1.81 a gallon.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on April 03, 2016, 01:48:38 PM
Post by: Matt Jewell on April 03, 2016, 01:48:38 PM
Started pulling things apart last week before the cold snap here in Maryland. I will have a list of oe parts to give away once we get further along. Still need to get a BTM, haven't found any deals recently.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on April 06, 2016, 08:28:34 PM
Post by: Matt Jewell on April 06, 2016, 08:28:34 PM
A friend of a friend came up with the deal on a used MSD BTM for $180. Just need some warmer temps to make some head way.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on April 24, 2016, 07:23:25 PM
Post by: Matt Jewell on April 24, 2016, 07:23:25 PM
Ran into some bad luck.Upon removing heads and top end of engine, one of the short head bolts broke off 1/2 '' below the deck surface.Tried reverse drill bits, heat, and broke off an easy out in the bolt. A friend offered to try to weld a bolt and nut to it, but I think I'm done. A guy a few miles away from me has a 306 shortblock for $350. May just put one together on the stand and then swap it out. Gotta love cars.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on April 25, 2016, 10:40:15 AM
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on April 25, 2016, 10:40:15 AM
Well that sux...
Yeah if it doesn't come out easily you have a problem... If it was already broken no doubt the threads in block are damaged, with only ΒΌ" of threads on bolt it will pull threads in block upward...
I busted one on a diesel Olds but was even with top of block... After finally drilling into bolt(had to resharpen bit after approx every 30 seconds of drill time), it came right out with a Ez Out... I was working with head on engine, replaced bolt it was fine, ran it a couple more years...
Yeah if it doesn't come out easily you have a problem... If it was already broken no doubt the threads in block are damaged, with only ΒΌ" of threads on bolt it will pull threads in block upward...
I busted one on a diesel Olds but was even with top of block... After finally drilling into bolt(had to resharpen bit after approx every 30 seconds of drill time), it came right out with a Ez Out... I was working with head on engine, replaced bolt it was fine, ran it a couple more years...
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on April 30, 2016, 10:09:44 PM
Post by: Matt Jewell on April 30, 2016, 10:09:44 PM
Looks like I made out OK on this 306 purchase. Pulled a couple bearings and they look very good. He claimed less than 10k on shortblock. Good deal of carbon built up on the Speed Pro flat tops. To speed things up I picked up a new pan, gasket, oilpump drive and hardware for a little over $100. Same friend gave me a pump and pickup he had lying around. Piston to valve isn't problem now. If weather cooperates, I might have it finished on the stand tomorrow. This put me a little over $400. over my budget, but may last a little longer than my initial plan.
Title: Test and Tune Today
Post by: Matt Jewell on June 25, 2016, 04:02:00 PM
Post by: Matt Jewell on June 25, 2016, 04:02:00 PM