Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

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Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #600 – April 06, 2009, 07:37:18 PM

Quote from: 86XR7project;266092

Canada is KPH and they didn't have the py 85Mph ruling like we did back then.

thats right, ours go up to 120MPH....:D:evilgrin:

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #601 – April 06, 2009, 07:51:43 PM

Nice! I like the blue painted plate too. Oh and....I neeeeeed a 140 speedo :D .

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #602 – April 06, 2009, 08:03:43 PM

Thanks, it actually is a chameleon paint that goes from red-> purple-> blue, depending on the angle you are at...

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #603 – April 10, 2009, 02:29:13 AM

Set my Tbird up for a date with the dyno: May 8th, 3PM EST. Stay tuned :) .

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Reply #604 – April 10, 2009, 07:04:30 AM

We're having another dyno day here in a month or so.I've got to get the Sport tuned and clean for that day.Maybe a new clutch as well.Good luck with yours,I hope you see the numbers you want.How much do you think the engine is putting out at the wheels now?

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Reply #605 – April 10, 2009, 08:33:14 AM

Quote from: kingcars;266698

Set my Tbird up for a date with the dyno: May 8th, 3PM EST. Stay tuned :) .

have someone video tape it.... I watch mine over and over. that was the first time my cougar had ever reved to the limiter... scared me since I JUST converted to the HO topend, with an Ecam. I was affraid she was gonna let go. LOL:rollin:

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Reply #606 – April 10, 2009, 08:49:43 AM

Yeah def. make a video of your dyno run. That should be pretty cool.

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Reply #607 – April 10, 2009, 09:46:59 AM

Quote from: vinnietbird;266708

How much do you think the engine is putting out at the wheels now?

250 is the goal, and is right around what others with the same combo are getting. Video footage is mandatory :) .

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Reply #608 – April 19, 2009, 06:12:15 PM

Took the Tbird to its first car show of the season...got quite a few compliments on it, had a few ask me stuff about it also. Turned out to be really fun. Grabbed a couple of mediocre pics while I was there:

A pic that a friend took as I was leaving:

Also been working on that pesky driver mod...vid(s) may be coming soon

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Reply #609 – April 19, 2009, 07:44:39 PM

Nice !! I hope to attend a few local shows and get-togethers this year.I still have a lot to do before that can happen,though.

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Reply #610 – April 19, 2009, 07:52:36 PM

Looking good man. Those wheels were a nice choice with your white paint. Now I'm ready for some more vids.

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Reply #611 – April 19, 2009, 08:36:23 PM

Ha well, after my 0-80 vid I realized how rusty I was at the 5 speed...have done LOTS of practicing since then; think I've got my shifts faster than they ever were before. According to an unorthodox/possibly inaccurately timed 0-60 run last night, I may have knocked it down into the low 6s and MAYBE high 5s if I'm lucky. Need to get it on video so I can know for sure...but it definitely aint as awfully slow as the last video.

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Reply #612 – April 21, 2009, 03:39:16 AM

Ugh, got some bad news...on the way home tonight, i noticed a weird feeling in the car. The clutch pedal throw was sometimes not smooth (I can feel very slight "notchy-ness" in it) like normal and now she vibrates at mid/high rpm (regardless of throttle input or speed). I think the flywheel and/or clutch are out of balance or something....*sigh* :( . Gonna look into it more tomorrow and see what dad thinks. I do know one thing - this driveshaft is getting the boot immediately; I'm tired of it.

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Reply #613 – April 21, 2009, 03:23:17 PM

Quote from: kingcars;268386

Ugh, got some bad news...on the way home tonight, i noticed a weird feeling in the car. The clutch pedal throw was sometimes not smooth (I can feel very slight "notchy-ness" in it) like normal and now she vibrates at mid/high rpm (regardless of throttle input or speed). I think the flywheel and/or clutch are out of balance or something....*sigh* :( . Gonna look into it more tomorrow and see what dad thinks. I do know one thing - this driveshaft is getting the boot immediately; I'm tired of it.

Well at least it didnt break on you, whatever is causing it. Is there any noise to it? Hopefully its simple and cheap like the cable, which is not allowing the clutch to engage properly (I have no idea if that is even possible, just random thoughts), but it could be anything. What driveshaft is in it? I would say find an aluminum one from an Aerostar with WELDED ends and get it cut to length.

I really like what you have done. Nothing crazy with the build, all tasteful, and very well planned. Inspiring to me to say the least. Most was done on a budget with I can respect.

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Reply #614 – April 21, 2009, 06:26:18 PM

Check your U joints first King....

Mine viberates like a B***H now, but that is becasue of a blown tird gear and the rest are getting ready to go... thankfully the tranny is being swapped this weekend for a freshly rebuilt one, with 0 miles on it. cant wait to actually have a smoothshifting tranny and third gear. LOL