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The CP autox bird

Reply #75 – February 10, 2011, 05:59:40 PM

Quote from: fordguy545;352533

maybe I shoulda bought the evtm instead of the wiring schematics. At this point I'm seriously comtemplating starting the hell over

Have you considered an aftermarket wiring harness? Would that be compatible or legal with your goals?

The CP autox bird

Reply #76 – February 10, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

yeah, but its kinda expensive from what I've found.

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Reply #77 – February 11, 2011, 09:40:46 AM

You should be able to split your efi harness from your dash harness pretty easily. I have an 87 evtm i could scan stuff from if that helps. Send me a PM if your interested.

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Reply #78 – February 11, 2011, 05:57:18 PM

Quote from: 88CougarGT;352596

I have an 87 evtm i could scan stuff from if that helps.

like this?
http://s47.photobucket.com/albums/f162/jcassity_bucket/

:hick:

The CP autox bird

Reply #79 – February 12, 2011, 09:34:40 AM

I don't know where i've been, but I just got caught up on your recent progress. I can't wait to see some pics/vids of this thing tearing it up! You will really shock some people with this car.

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Reply #80 – February 14, 2011, 12:46:48 PM

yay, another setback. I bought the wrong master cylinder thinking everybody just swapped to a 03/04 gt/cobra master, but the mounts are like 80* from the normal horizontal position. Anybody right off hand know which master I need for the complete cobra brake upgrade?

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Reply #81 – February 14, 2011, 01:11:29 PM

Sounds like you got the hydroboost MC, which is to say there is no easy answer. You'll probably need to try a few MCs to see what you like. For all factory choices, bore sizes range from 7/8" - 17/16", IIRC.

After a couple of tries, I settled on a Raybestos MC390125 (Wagner F129290). Keep in mind that I removed the factory booster in antition of needing the room so am running this in a manual setup. After some intake mock-ups, it looks like I'll have the room to use a booster, so I may or may not keep that MC once I see how the booster and MC play together.

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Reply #82 – February 14, 2011, 07:08:28 PM

I am runnin a 15/16" 95 cobra master. I like the pedal feel, but many guys prefer a 1" bore. The standard V6/GT master is 1 1/16" and was too firm for my liking at all.

The CP autox bird

Reply #83 – February 15, 2011, 10:29:10 PM

Getting down to crunch time - 2 months untill needed completion(including tuning time :shock: )
Time to get the final rust repair done - DOORS
time so far 2.5hrs and almost have 1 door done :thumbsup:
starting with

BTW: do I need to grow a mullet since all the repair metal came from a camaro door??
and I ordered a 86 tbird booster and 1"bore master from rock auto today. Best price I could find.

The CP autox bird

Reply #84 – February 15, 2011, 11:37:54 PM

Yeah, can't believe how expensive those boosters are. I need one from a 93 GT, it's ~ $120! I went with an 80's crown vic master with the big bore and it definitely increased pedal stiffness.

P.S. Don't talk to me about setbacks, I just had my 5-Speed installed with the wrong flywheel! *Sigh* Should be fixed by this weekend, in time for a shakedown before heading to Vegas.

The CP autox bird

Reply #85 – February 15, 2011, 11:41:23 PM

yeah, not only did I get the wrong master, I got the wrong booster too. Even with the right booster and right master, I'm going to be lucky to get it to fit with my rotated intake I think. It'll be close for sure!

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Reply #86 – February 16, 2011, 11:26:08 PM

Got the first door done today and initial test fit is good. we'll see once I put the fender back on.

I do have a question for everybody though. Would you guys look at me weird if I put bride seats in it? specifically these or their black counterpart http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-BRIDE-VIOS-Black-Gradation-RACING-SEATS-Silver-Backs-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c16dd478dQQitemZ120642684813QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

So far, these look the most comfortable of all the seats I've looked at, and they are the right price, but not so sure about them having the bride name in a american car. I guess it really doesnt matter if they work good.

The CP autox bird

Reply #87 – February 27, 2011, 06:44:29 PM

time for an update since its been a while. Been busy on this thing and kept forgetting my camera, lol.
Started getting torn down for round 2 of sandblasting and paint.

Got a brake booster and master cylinder that fits (throttle cable I bought is about a 1/2" too short :thumbsdown:

Hmm, bare metal!

Wiring connections to engine (yes they are computer connectors, but they have a high enough amp rating to be able to handle it.) This should make it easy to change head gaskets quick because I can just unplug it off the firewall and not have to deal with the other connectors :thumbsup:

Start of filler work

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Reply #88 – February 27, 2011, 07:58:06 PM

nice progress, when is your first event?

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Reply #89 – February 27, 2011, 10:27:18 PM

In case you haven't thought about it, some bulkhead connectors would probably make your life easier

Quote from: fordguy545;354169

Wiring connections to engine (yes they are computer connectors, but they have a high enough amp rating to be able to handle it.) This should make it easy to change head gaskets quick because I can just unplug it off the firewall and not have to deal with the other connectors