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Carl's Road Racer

*EDIT*

I have now moved this project over to my black Tbird and am using the white one as a parts car.

Everything is still going to be updated in this thread.
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #1 –
*update*

Here are a few of the parts I already have or am getting soon.

http://www.corbeau.com/products/fixed_back_seats/forza/

Very rarely seen wheels from the UK. I am getting them custom drilled for my car.

http://www.teamdynamicsracing.com/pro-race/Pro-Race-2black.htm
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #2 –
Definitely keep us updated here! Time attack should be a blast in a TC.
gumby - beauty may fade, but stupid is forever!

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #3 –
My seats are in! Time to order an intercooler, and injectors!
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #4 –
We've made A LOT of progress on the race prep.  99% of the sound deadening / caulking material is gone.  I uploaded a new episode on youtube!  Sorry about the quality... it got screwed up in processing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fofIfR4vAG0
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #5 –
Heat gun and putty knife. Takes that shiznit right up if you can get under it right. Might have to go over a few spots and clean the sticky off.
1986 Cougar LS

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #6 –
I also hear dry ice and a hammer work too.  Just freeze it and hit it with a hammer and it comes right off.  I wish I knew that when I did mine.  I got right at 40# of sound deadener off the floors.

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:

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #7 –
That would have been nice to know, but all the stuff is off now.  I did the finishing touches with the wire wheels.  The trunk is painted and I'm moving to the floor next.
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #8 –
Here is my parts list for 2011

2011 Race Build

Boport Pistons $549.00 or Stinger CP Pistons $580
http://www.bo-port.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=26
http://www.stinger-performance.com/suspensionparts.html

Boport Head $1250.00 or Aluminum Borport Head $2950.00
http://www.bo-port.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=72
http://www.bo-port.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=58

Boport Stage 3 Ported Upper/Lower Intake Manifolds $425.00
http://www.bo-port.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=13

Garrett GT35R Ball Bearing Turbo (600HP) $1342.95
http://www.frsport.com/Garrett-GT3582R-GT35R-Ball-Bearing-Turbocharger-Customizable_p_16163.html

Stinger PIMP ECU w/Tuner Studio $670.00
http://www.stinger-performance.com/universalparts.html

1000cc Injectors (640-700HP) $230.00
http://www.stinger-performance.com/universalparts.html

38mm External Wastegate $170.00
http://www.stinger-performance.com/universalparts.html

2.3 to SBF Bellhousing Adapter Plate $175.00

Aluminum Flywheel $335.00
http://www.stinger-performance.com/suspensionparts.html

Stage 3+ Clutch $435.00
http://www.stinger-performance.com/suspensionparts.html

Short Throw Shifter $75.00
http://www.stinger-performance.com/suspensionparts.html

Brembo Big Brake Kit $1500.00

Bullet Proof Edition T5 Transmission (600+HP) $1790.00
http://www.promotionpowertrain.com/TRANSMISSIONS.html

4.10 Moser Gears $190.00
http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/2005-2010-mustang-gt-tech/69270-s197-mustang-tsb-list-3.html

Snow Performance Stage 3 Water Methanol Injection $500.00
http://www.snowperformance.net

Summit Fuel Cell $104.95
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-290106/

Roll Cage $1500.00

Frozen Boost Water to Air Intercooler Kit (600HP) $299.99
http://www.frozenboost.com/product_info.php?cPath=216&products_id=1006&osCsid=8afa0ae1d6e3c19af4764096411a5ea3

Full 3 Inch Custom Exhaust (header/downpipe/out) $1000.00

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Total Cost  $14241.89



There is currently no suspension because I don't know what kind I want to get.

Thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #9 –
Installed

Big NPR Front Mount w/ Stinger's Kit
Dual Piston BOV
Optima Battery
New Performance Radiator
Taurus Fan
Stinger's 3 inch downpipe with magnaflow 3 inch race series ler

Pics to follow tomorrow! :)
2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #10 –
I cant find anything but 1.5" lowering springs for these as far as suspension goes... Maybe SOMEONE would know where to get coilovers or maybe mustang coilovers will work with little to no fabbing.

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #11 –
I think an inch and a half to two inch drop is good. If you get the car to low, it loses it's usefulness. Have to come to a near stop to cross a speed bump. Not worth having a car that drags or easily bottoms out for the sake of looks.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #12 –
Sorry for not posting the pics yesterday!  Here they are!

The Big NPR Intercooler wedges perfectly between the explorer radiator and the car's radiator housing.

I did have to modify the stock radiator clamps to make them work, and had to cut the feet on the bottom of the explorer radiator a bit because it was too tall.



2013 Focus (Daily)
1968 Cougar XR7
1987 Turbo Coupe
5 Speed, Stock IHI, Aeromotive 340LPH, Stinger 3in DP w/Magnaflow 3in Race Series ler, Hallman Boost Controller, Corbeau Fixed Back Racing Seats, Rebuilt 35# Injectors, Kirban AFPR, Stinger's Front Mount Piping w/Big NPR Front Mount IC, 3/8 E-85 Fuel Lines, SPEC Stage 3+ Clutch, Explorer 4.0 Dual Core Radiator, Optima Red Top Battery
1988 Turbo Coupe (RIP)
1984 Cougar (RIP) :cougarsmily:
1986 Cougar XR7 5 Speed.  (sold)

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #13 –
Also, don't forget your 65mm TB and MAF.  :)  I would also get some carbon fiber work done, take off the quarter panels, hood, new grounds effects, carbon trunk.  If you're running in a straight line take off the sway bar.  Crower rods, Steel crank, Adjustable cam gear, new oil cooler as the old one is inferior and relied on the lower heat from the smaller turbo as well as the fact that the stock turbo is also water cooled.  The Holset HX45 is a meaner turbo.  Bore .030 over.  If you do get some bubble mold or carbon work done, make sure you replace the front ground effects.  You can make air dams that will put air flow over the tire, similar to the Lambo Spyder design, that helps give the front of the car a bit more downforce.  Also do a ram air design from the bottom, ,also off another air .  I actually thought about putting an oil cooler in the factory intercooler spot, but that was just a thought and would probably look sloppy with the hood up.  Just a few thoughts, but def don't foget the Throttle body and the MAF.
1987 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe (daily driver) - T5, Short Throw, Ranger roller cam (soon to be Boport 1.5), stock turbo and TMIC (also soon to change.)

Carl's Road Racer

Reply #14 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;365530
I think an inch and a half to two inch drop is good. If you get the car to low, it loses it's usefulness. Have to come to a near stop to cross a speed bump. Not worth having a car that drags or easily bottoms out for the sake of looks.

LOL, I cant get low enough. I do agree that once you start to usefulness its too much. For me that is just handling. I s everywhere, part of the deal.
1986 Cougar LS