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The CP autox bird

Reply #30 –
Pretty much have the panhard bar and mounts done.  Just have to take it all out to finish welding and gusseting.  Welder was giving me fits all afternoon and don't know why.  It is getting low on wire so that could be it.




88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #31 –
that's an interesting panhard bar setup, looks great though, nice and parallel with the rear

The CP autox bird

Reply #32 –
little update
Had to put this in to see how much clearance I had to build my torque arm


Had to cut shifter hole since it was an auto car


proposed ride height :thumbsup:




torque arm crossmember








88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #33 –
open DP?
gumby - beauty may fade, but stupid is forever!

The CP autox bird

Reply #34 –
doesnt have any downpipe on it yet.  I haven't done ANYTHING to that engine yet.  There is still room above the torque arm crossmember to be able to get a 3" pipe though there though.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #35 –
Quote from: fordguy545;348178
There is still room above the torque arm crossmember to be able to get a 3" pipe though there though.

That is what I was wondering. Difficult to tell from the pics if there is enough room above the xmember for any piping
gumby - beauty may fade, but stupid is forever!

The CP autox bird

Reply #36 –
It will have to go to the side of the transmission tunnel though, but it will go through.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #37 –


Just enough room to still get a 3" exhaust through there.  I will probably clearance that brace for the seatbelt though.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #38 –
what part numbe is that rear coilover kit?
i didnt find anything on bilstein site for mustang or t bird

thanx alot

The CP autox bird

Reply #39 –
they are from maximum motorsports for SN95 mustang.  Bilstien sport valved shocks in the rear and eventually get sport front struts too.  current ones are standard HD bilstiens.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #40 –
torque arm done :thumbsup:



88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #41 –
This is a SICK build!  I really like how you are building your own suspension mods.  I curious as to the front torque arm connection.  I thought the front connection needed to allow for axle rotation up or down from side to side?  I guess you are not expecting any body lean in the corners, huh?

Keep up the great work.

The CP autox bird

Reply #42 –
That's pretty. I'm a little concerned about how it mounts to the crossmember. Is it going to bind? Dont most torque arms mount with a heim joint. But its freaking beautiful fab work.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

The CP autox bird

Reply #43 –
Quote from: The Shredder;348417
This is a SICK build!  I really like how you are building your own suspension mods.  I curious as to the front torque arm connection.  I thought the front connection needed to allow for axle rotation up or down from side to side?  I guess you are not expecting any body lean in the corners, huh?

Keep up the great work.

 
You beat me to it.
I love this build. Not too many autocross t-bird/cougars. I'm paying close attention to the build.
88 Cougar LS 5.0 .030 over, ported E7s with GT40 valves & trickflow springs, Proform roller rockers, HO cam, removed air silencer, K&N filter, smog pump delete, 2.25" dual flowmasters, Pacestter H-pipe & headers, HO computer, 65mm TB, Explorer intake, 19# injecters, 3.45s, rebuilt posi, and TCI shift kit.

The CP autox bird

Reply #44 –
The MM arm is attached with a bolt in single shear.  I didnt like that, and I didn't like the way the griggs arm attached either.  So, I tried something different.  It works for leaf springs, so why is this any different?  Its got the two bushings so that each one only has to take up half the movement.

This is an install I found of the MM torque arm that clearly shows the bolt in single shear
http://www.alanchavis.com/oldsite/mmtapb/mmtapb.htm

Griggs setup(scroll down a little - just a diagram)
http://www.griggsracing.com/installation/gr40.html

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick: