Mustang Engine Swap

[86svo9L]

I finished this over a week ago but heres a nice photo progress thread on my engine swap. Overall it took me about 5 days to complete. Old engine was a stock 94 Mustang H.O. 5.0. New engine sports 3 bar GT40 heads, GT40 lower intake, Ford Motorsports SVO upper intake, FMS F cam installed straight up, Summit shorty headers, offroad H pipe, SLP catback, and I deleted the EGR and smog equipment. Sorry about the video at the end, I need to edit it but my software is not working.

Just starting, stock engine.
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Some progress.
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About ready to come out.
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Engine out.
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Engine bay.
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New engine.
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Another
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Set in the car.
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Ready to start.
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A little idle clip.
http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/86svo9l/th_139_1136.jpg (http://s741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/86svo9l/?action=view&current=139_1136.mp4)

[MurderedSnake]

looking good

[85XR7Project]

Sounds mean, 5.0 always sound great with a cam. I wouldn't mind finding a 94-95 Stang GT

[86svo9L]

Thanks. I am not going to lie though, this project had me pissed off most of the time. The car seemed to be working against every aspect of the teardown. I am glad to be done and enjoying the car but have no intention of doing much else on this one for a good long time.

[AutoMods]

what kind of power or quarter mile times do you think it will do?

[86svo9L]

I'm not going to make any huge claims on this combo since it is basically a stock cobra engine with a cam and better exhaust/intake/ port matching. The engine in stock form is rated at 240 fwhp so I am going to guess somewhere in the neighborhood of 260-270 fwhp. Still most likely a low 14, high 13 second car. The car does feel a lot more powerful than before but the butt dyno is never a great indicator.

[86svo9L]

Heres some pictures. Unfortunately since I go to kirkwood someone did a hit and run on my drivers door while trying to park or so it appears so my drivers door is jacked now, and someone also stole the center caps from my rims. Just cant have nice things here. Right now I still have the stock waffle rims on from when it was in storage but I eventually plan on putting the 17s back on. I also have smoked headlights on my car now too.
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http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/86svo9l/n503248437_2522131_7938037-1.jpg

[86svo9L]

I may be picking up a Kenne Bell for this in the next couple months, just have to sell the idea to my fiance.

[DustinsDuster]

I may be picking up a Kenne Bell for this in the next couple months, just have to sell the idea to my fiance.

tell her it will be "more efficient" with it. it sounds like it'll be a money saver, but as we all know, it'll just be "more efficient" at making power.

[86svo9L]

Nice, I was thinking of playing the "I allready have a blower cam installed so it will not run right without one" line. Maybe a nice combo of the two will work.

[AutoMods]

just buy it an tell her it cost $400 . now if you guys share the same bank account, thats your problem

[black88gt]

skip the KB on a 302

[86svo9L]

I want a KBB over a Centrifugal because this is a car that I drive on the street and is not raced. So the bottom end torque is more important to me. I allready have a car that needs to rev to make power, I don't want a second.

[86svo9L]

Kenne Bell is a go.

[86svo9L]

Picked it up today!

[AutoMods]

wow, 4 days ago you said "in the next few month you'd get one" . where did you get it at? what model?

[86svo9L]

I was looking around and found one at a good price and sold the idea to my fiance and then went and picked it up. Its the 1.5, it came with a 70mm throttle body, a ProM mass air meter, boost and fuel pressure gauges plus lines, cold air intake and filter, FMU w lines, spare case oil and everything needed to have it running today but I cant find a babysitter so its most likely going to have to wait until tommorow.

[86svo9L]

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[slow ride]

Car should have sweet throttle response with that blower and make decent power. Fun power curve to drive for sure.

[86svo9L]

Yea I am really excited to get it installed. The only thing I am worried about is the lack of a compressor bypass, so before I install I may go ahead and get that piece of insurance added in.

[86svo9L]

Finished the supercharger install.

[86svo9L]

I still have a few little things to tidy up next weekend, the car is my daily transport so I ran out of time today to make a custom bracket for the coil. Next weekends goal is to get the guage cluster installed, coil bracket fabbed and to tidy up the plug wires and some wiring. I also need to solder the wiring for my PRO M mass air meter and cold air kit.
http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/86svo9l/0828111923.jpg

[86svo9L]

Yesterday I went ahead and soldered up the wiring for the ProM 95mm mass air meter. The meter has been calibrated with the 4" intake piping on for accuracy. This setup was originally for a 03-04 Cobra. It is all ceramic coated inside and out. The car runs and drives 100% better now, which I didnt really think it could get better until I drove it with this on.

[Drifte]

IDK how I missed this. Pretty fast turn around on the project. Really neat. Since it took you like 5 days to go from Im not doing anything else to it, to suddenly supercharged, I expect plenty more from you lol.

[86svo9L]

I just happened to find the right deal at the right time. Right now I would much rather be working on the SVO but since the shop fell behind schedule on the paint job (They had a guy quit unexpectedly a couple months ago) I have to engage my talents elsewhere. So when that gets going again I have a whole closet full of parts waiting to go on.

[black88gt]

What's going on w/ the SVO?

[86svo9L]

I have more than I care to list. But the basics are that its going to be getting a Holset HX35, 72lb injectors, blah blah blah, better suspension and brakes. Should be a good setup when its done.

[86svo9L]

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[snickerlicker]

You will like the Kenne Bell. Had one on my 89 LX years ago. Under 8psi no by-pass is really needed.

[86svo9L]

I plan on getting it dyno tuned here in the near future but only 1 shop has gotten back to me and hasn't responded with a date yet.

[stangvortech]

nice that was quick! I dont think you will need the by pass eithor unless you go high boost! It will be nice to see another kb around town. I have a 2.4l.

[Drifte]

Wish my s10 could have a little boost bolted on so simply.

[86svo9L]

It really was a fairly straight forward swap. I am glad to have had previous experience with boost though, to know little things like hooking up the fuel rail to the boost side. The previous owners setup didnt have that and I had to pick up a fitting. The guy I bought it from said he kept blowing head gaskets and I am pretty sure thats why and I found about 4 different vacuum leaks. If I had no experience with boost I never would have caught stuff like that and fixed it. I also have a smaller pulley for it that is suppose to be for 10lbs but I am leaving it off until dyno tune day.

[86svo9L]

Placed 3rd in the Sutherland Burnout Competition. I don't feel so bad, the cars who beat me have more then twice the hp as I do, one is pushing over 700 the other over 900. It was a good time, I didn't even expect to place and I doubled my money.

[AutoMods]

hopefully your money covers the cost in tires

[86svo9L]

They were just scrubs.

[86svo9L]

Just ordered a Quarterhorse, time to hop into self tuning. I also put new rims and tires on it, running 315's out back.

[86svo9L]

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/86svo9l/0908111723.jpg
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[86svo9L]

Now I just need to install my Eibach Pro Kit and be done with it.

[AutoMods]

nice, will look even better lowered. wish i could fit that wide of tire

[86svo9L]

Yea, I am a bit weary of the install. Ive had these springs for a couple years and have just been putting it off because I have never worked suspension before. One of these days I have to just dive in and do it.

[Drifte]

Judging by previous posts, you'll probably do it today, and have it done tonight. Cars looking really good.

[86svo9L]

I think it may be a weekend project. I always told myself that when I did springs, new control arms would go in too. But I may just put in the springs. The shop with my SVO really needs to finish that thing, I am spending way to much time and effort on this car and not enough on the one that has a room full of parts just waiting and waiting and waiting, ugh.

[86svo9L]

Quarterhorse showed up today. Tomorrow is time to see how badly I can mess this things tune up. Anyone have any experience with one of these?

[86svo9L]

Pulled my PS kick panel to yank the Computer and install the Quarterhorse and found something weird. One of those old school speakers enclosed in plastic, its wired somewhere just have not taken the time to find out where yet.

[Drifte]

Probably the factory "sub." I remember finding one in a camry once. Pretty worthless little things. I have some 10's you can replace it with ;)

[86svo9L]

Naw, its one of those little cheap plastic enclosed speakers and not wired to the radio. My car already has the Mach 460 so it has 8 speakers and 2 amps from the factory, it thumps pretty decently for stock. I kind of think that it is part of a ghetto rigged security system that someone installed a long time ago and its since been removed. I sure wouldn't mind having a system again though, back in the day I used to run 2 Memphis M class subs backed by a Kicker SX series amp and the SXRC controller. Now I am old and have to carry my kid around so subs are a no go :(

[86svo9L]

So I know this is odd since I just finished my car for the most part, but I have run into a issue. My other car which is my winter vehicle is still not done at the shop and I have no idea when or if the shop will ever finish, I may have to just go pick it up and finish myself. They had a year to finish it and are well past the projected finish date of June. That puts me with a hard choice, to drive my convertible that I purchased down south while stationed in North Carolina which has never ever seen snow, salt or even winter once the snow flies, or to sell it and buy something that gets around better. If I did sell it all my spare stuff will go with it, T5 with all pieces to convert, FMS G springs(Vert Specific) and a bunch of other odds and ends, Intake, 10lb pulley, 2 spare MAF's (one stock, one Granatelli 85mm), and much more that I am sure to be forgetting. :s Lesson to be learned here, don't ever tell a shop that you will be picking your car up in around a year, they will just park it out back mostly stripped and never finish.

[AutoMods]

a year is a long time, get your car out of there unless you know they are putting hours of work into every week

[86svo9L]

Problem is its in Pittsburgh, PA at one of my good friends, family owned shop. They had a couple guys walk off the job a month before my car was due to be done and havent replaced them so they fell way behind on projects and since I am a friend my car got pushed to the side. I have let him know I need it and they said it would get done in 2 weeks. 2 weeks came and went, then they said 3 more weeks. 3 weeks came and went 4 weeks ago. All that after calling and asking about my car at the deadline and being told another month, so 3 set backs to date...Ugh

[snickerlicker]

Friend or not tell them to shit or get off the pot.... Personally I would just save up the money for a different winter beater and keep your Mustangs. Winter sucks, if you live in Iowa that is!

[85XR7Project]

Salt on that SVO will destroy a rare car in no time. Fox chassis cars are rust buckets when subjected to road salt, say goodbye to your strut towers.

[86svo9L]

Ive owned the SVO for 8 years, driven in the winter every year. Underside still looks great...I wash it regularly though to keep the salt from doing to much damage.

[86svo9L]

If anyones interested in the car shoot me a PM.

[86svo9L]

Salt on that SVO will destroy a rare car in no time. Fox chassis cars are rust buckets when subjected to road salt, say goodbye to your strut towers. That is actually another reason to sell the vert. Now that the body is getting restored I really dont want to drive it in winter anymore. No sense having 2 cars that I cant winter drive.

[black88gt]

Grab a cheap beater, and the body shop is definitely abusing your relationship with them.

[85XR7Project]

That is actually another reason to sell the vert.

if I wasn't stuck making payments on my gay dd and my wife's car I'd be all over that like stink on shit...

I need to start working more overtime!

[86svo9L]

Yea, its a really tough choice because I love the car and it is a ton of fun to drive. My fiance thinks we can figure out a way to just share our family car but it would be extremely difficult since we alternate work, school and daycare everyday. If I could find a 500 dollar beater to drive in the winter time I would most likely be all over it, just needs to be safe enough for me to pick my kid up from daycare every day otherwise looks and model dont matter to me.

[Clinical]

Yea, its a really tough choice because I love the car and it is a ton of fun to drive. My fiance thinks we can figure out a way to just share our family car but it would be extremely difficult since we alternate work, school and daycare everyday. If I could find a 500 dollar beater to drive in the winter time I would most likely be all over it, just needs to be safe enough for me to pick my kid up from daycare every day otherwise looks and model dont matter to me.

I'm sure you can find something, I picked up my 93 eclipse beater for just $700 and it has nothing wrong except for being dirty haha.
Just surf craigslist every day.

[DustinsDuster]

sounds like you need to find another shop. and maybe some new friends.

[Deimos]

Problem is its in Pittsburgh, PA at one of my good friends, family owned shop. They had a couple guys walk off the job a month before my car was due to be done and havent replaced them so they fell way behind on projects and since I am a friend my car got pushed to the side. I have let him know I need it and they said it would get done in 2 weeks. 2 weeks came and went, then they said 3 more weeks. 3 weeks came and went 4 weeks ago. All that after calling and asking about my car at the deadline and being told another month, so 3 set backs to date...Ugh

Depending on where it is I can have a buddy check on it

[86svo9L]

New Kensington

[Deimos]

name of shop?

[86svo9L]

Wolfes Collision

[86svo9L]

I sent him a message that someone might be stopping out to the shop to check out my car and he got me some updates on progress finally. Apparently it is just about ready for paint.

[snickerlicker]

Did you tell him to hold the car a little closer to the phone to see how bad they are bullshitting you.

[86svo9L]

I am hoping that if anything motivates him its that even if that guy doesnt stop by the shop that he will think someone is going to and get it done faster.

[86svo9L]

Had the crappy sounding SLP exhaust swapped out for some super turbo mufflers. Its nice to be able to hear inside and out around my car again, never realized how loud the supercharger was until today either.

[Deimos]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnW4W6ot5kY&feature=youtu.be

[Deimos]

thats a fast four banger

[86svo9L]

Yea, Huber has been an inspiration for most all of the 2.3 turbo guys. Little do people know but these engines can actually take a lot more power before breaking than the 5.0 suprisingly. The real weak point is the cylinder head(poor flow and crack prone). If Ford would have went through with the DOHC 2.3 head in 87 instead of dropping the program in favor of the dual plug head(which the program engineers promised more gains than the DOHC team that was competing for production) I think that the following would have been alot better than it is now. Ford had a 87 SVO slated with a DOHC 2.3 turbo rated at I think 275hp, but they were planning on killing the Fox Mustang so the SVO team was disbanded and never put back together when they decided to keep the Fox, mainly due to the poor sales of the SVO. After all over 3 years less than 10,000 were produced.

[Deimos]

you aint traveling to PA anytime soon are ya?

[86svo9L]

I really don't plan on heading out there until I get the green light that my car is done, or at least that was my plan. With all the things I have myself into (work, school, kid) I have almost no real way of escaping anywhere for more than short amounts of time, when I am not in school I am at work, when I am not at work I am at school and when I am at neither I am watching my son because my fiance is at school or work. My next opportunity to travel will be after the semester ends, so basically if the car is not done by then I will have to go get it no matter how things go down.

[Deimos]

this winter?

[86svo9L]

Yea sometime in early December, I will most likely trailer it back regardless of condition and if its not done drop it at a local shop for completion.

[Deimos]

if you can fit a tranny on a trailer I may have a 100 spot for ya. I am gonna check fed ec first

[86svo9L]

Doubt it would be a problem, just make sure to remind me around December or if I post something up about heading that direction and we can get something set up.

[86svo9L]

You dont have to worry about tossing in any cash. The tranny would not really be any inconvenience.

[86svo9L]

Good news on the Vert. Got a line on another door to replace the one that got banged up in the hit and run by some a**hole at school, right color with all the right wiring. Should be showing up in the next week or so.

[Deimos]

that is awesome news

[86svo9L]

Found a school/winter beater. An old Honda Accord, should be good on gas too.
Edit: Accord fell through, guy selling it didn't know where the title was, who tries and sell a car without the title? Bought a 99 Explorer instead, much happier with this decision.

[86svo9L]

Drivers door showed up today!!! Time to go get this thing installed.

[86svo9L]

After not driving this thing for a few months I took it for a cruise today. I forgot how much fun this thing is.

[Stutz]

How fast is that anyway? I never know with the mid 90s mustangs

[86svo9L]

I really don't know what it runs. If it hasnt sold by spring it is going to the track, with its weight I am not going to guess out of the 13's. My fiance is trying to convince me to keep it and sell the SVO instead, damn woman.

[bizzle]

chicks dig v8s lol.

[86svo9L]

Its true. But really what interests her the most is that this car is mostly complete and will not continue to take money out of our bank accounts. Plus it has been really reliable, rides nice, she can drive it if need be and it has a great stereo system. I really want to keep both of them, but in my mind one has to go eventually.

[bizzle]

then keep the svo, cause svos are just awesome. and when you sell the vert let me buy the supercharger

[Stutz]

I have always had problems having two modded cars at once. I'd end up getting neither of them the way i wanted.

[86svo9L]

then keep the svo, cause svos are just awesome. and when you sell the vert let me buy the supercharger

It may be coming down to that. Apparently not a lot of people are interested in a supercharged car, I may be taking it off and selling the car for a bit less minus all the mods. The only guy to test drive it told me about how back in the day he was into 5.0's and knew what they were about. Then after he drove it told me it was to much for him and promptly left. Even without the supercharger it has gt40 heads, an f cam and a ton of other stuff. As mentioned by Stutz, it is really hard to get two cars the way you want.

[85XR7Project]

I'd be all over it if I was ready for another car payment.

[sparkles]

....or sell me the SVO. That way I can piss off Chris.

[Drifte]

It may be coming down to that. Apparently not a lot of people are interested in a supercharged car, I may be taking it off and selling the car for a bit less minus all the mods. The only guy to test drive it told me about how back in the day he was into 5.0's and knew what they were about. Then after he drove it told me it was to much for him and promptly left. Even without the supercharger it has gt40 heads, an f cam and a ton of other stuff. As mentioned by Stutz, it is really hard to get two cars the way you want.

That guy sounds like a punk. The vert is a sweet car with the supercharger.

[86svo9L]

If the SVO were ever to go to another home, the new owner would have to take my collection of spare parts along. If I get out of the 2.3t game I do not want any of the parts hanging around. I have gathered quite a pile of spare stuff over the last 7-8 years. Seems that 2.3t guys are parts pack rats by nature.

[86svo9L]

That guy sounds like a punk. The vert is a sweet car with the supercharger.

He was an older gentleman and I think the car scared him a bit. It may not be a top end car but from a stand still to a 30 roll nailing the gas any point past half throttle invokes a ton of tire spin, it takes a while to get used to feathering the throttle everywhere.

[bizzle]

It may be coming down to that. Apparently not a lot of people are interested in a supercharged car, I may be taking it off and selling the car for a bit less minus all the mods. The only guy to test drive it told me about how back in the day he was into 5.0's and knew what they were about. Then after he drove it told me it was to much for him and promptly left. Even without the supercharger it has gt40 heads, an f cam and a ton of other stuff. As mentioned by Stutz, it is really hard to get two cars the way you want.

whatever you end up doing good luck with the sale and keep me in the back of your mind for that blower, because a 67 with a supercharged fuel injected 5.0 would be awesome... does it mount to the gt40 or the stock lower?

[86svo9L]

It mounts to the GT40 lower. You would need to get sn95 accessories too. The snout support bolts to the coil mounting point so fox accessories would not work.

[Drifte]

He was an older gentleman and I think the car scared him a bit. It may not be a top end car but from a stand still to a 30 roll nailing the gas any point past half throttle invokes a ton of tire spin, it takes a while to get used to feathering the throttle everywhere.

This sounds like the best "problem" ever. I wish they made a bolt on kit for my s10.

[bizzle]

It mounts to the GT40 lower. You would need to get sn95 accessories too. The snout support bolts to the coil mounting point so fox accessories would not work.
it all depends on the deal if its good enough i can get the accessories. but im not going to lie. it all depends on what the wife says

[86svo9L]

it all depends on the deal if its good enough i can get the accessories. but im not going to lie. it all depends on what the wife says
I am in the same boat with most things. Usually I have to let her go ahead and get something for herself of equal value. I am not even sure if I am going to part it anyhow. If it doesn't sell its really not that big of a deal for me, I will drive it just as much as before and still work on it, slowly adding stuff that catches my attention. When the right buyer comes along it will pass along. I almost do not want to sell it locally, it will be depressing to see it around town.

[bizzle]

lol i understand completely

[86svo9L]

I have a little video I did of my car in action. It is probably the worst filmed video in the world since I had no passenger and was holding it in my free hand(nice thing about autos). It was kind of a spontaneous thing.

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/86svo9l/th_143_1180.jpg (http://s741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/86svo9l/?action=view&current=143_1180.mp4)

[86svo9L]

Today I figured it was about time to get a nice startup and small rev video of my car. On a side note spent most of today buying stuff for my garage :) New 8 gallon 150psi air compressor, hydraulic floor jack, jack stands, bench grinder and tile to finish of the benches. My fiance and I each decided that we would dive into savings and could each spend $1000 on whatever we wanted, for her its house stuff and for me whatever I want in the garage. Any recommendations on things I should not live without in the garage? :D

http://i741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/86svo9l/Mustang%20Convertible/th_StartupidleMustang.jpg (http://s741.photobucket.com/albums/xx53/86svo9l/Mustang%20Convertible/?action=view&current=StartupidleMustang.mp4)

[85XR7Project]

Sounds great man, I want it! Lol

[86svo9L]

Thanks! I think here soon the top end is coming off the engine. I want to do some porting and get everything drilled and tapped for a meth kit.

[AutoMods]

8 gallon compressor? bit small don't you think?

[Scott]

I really don't know what it runs. If it hasnt sold by spring it is going to the track, with its weight I am not going to guess out of the 13's. My fiance is trying to convince me to keep it and sell the SVO instead, damn woman.

I would think it could run in the 12's with that set-up and auto trans, the tires will limit your ET more than anything but with everything working well with a auto equiped supercharged 5.0 with heads and a decent cam and free exhaust it really should run into the 12's fairly easy

[86svo9L]

What tires do you guys recommend, I have a spare set of rims to put slicks on. Right now my rears are 315-35-17 Nitto 555s.
Yea the 8 gallon is a bit small, but I only own a over sized two stall. Maybe one day when I can afford to upgrade to a big ass shop its going to get all the good stuff.

[Scott]

What tires do you guys recommend, I have a spare set of rims to put slicks on. Right now my rears are 315-35-17 Nitto 555s.
Yea the 8 gallon is a bit small, but I only own a over sized two stall. Maybe one day when I can afford to upgrade to a big ass shop its going to get all the good stuff.

Hard to beat the good ole 15" 28x10.5 slicks you can mount them on a 8" rim but 10" is better. I have a set of slicks sitting around I can sell you dirt cheap if your interested in giving them a shot sometime. Always fun on the street too when you can hook!

[86svo9L]

Might have to take you up on that. What are we talking for cost and all that good stuff?

[Scott]

lets say 40 bucks for the pair.. rims I cant really help ya with though

[86svo9L]

Are you in the CR area?

[Scott]

yep, 319 202-2532 call or text if your interested

[86svo9L]

Sounds good. I will give you a call after I get off work, so sometime around 430-5. If its nice enough may be a good excuse to get the car out of the garage, if the roads arent all soupy that is.

[86svo9L]

Tore the top end of my engine apart tonight. May pull an all nighter working on it for shits and giggles. Actually, I am porting the lower intake and doing inlet/outlet porting on the KB as well, the inlets and outlets are already fairly nice so most likely just some clean up. The lower intake on the other hand should be a decent project. Also the 10-11lb pulley is going on and bigger injectors.

[86svo9L]

Took some new pictures today, decided to give it a wash and wax. One day maybe I will take it out of my driveway for a photoshoot, but who knows.
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[bizzle]

looks damn good. subtle yet sinister. the 03 cobra wheels look great on it

[86svo9L]

Thanks. I think it would look much better with a lower stance, but am hesitant to spend any more money in parts or put any more work into it besides maintenance.
Some people who checked it out weeks ago decided they want to come see it again, so who knows. They need to make up their mind, I told them if they decided to pass I was going to just keep it for myself but keep the offer open for them, I didn't hear from them for weeks and spent $400 on injector and top end upgrades assuming I was keeping it. Out of no where I get a text that they are still heavily thinking of buying it and want to see it again.

[AutoMods]

if you want to sell it, tell them you have someone else looking at it. not that they can take their sweet time!

[86svo9L]

They work night shift and over the weekends, so our schedules conflict quite a bit. I tried pushing them to test it sooner and make a decision, but they couldn't do it before next week. To be honest whether it sells or not makes no difference to me, I have plenty of other stuff to occupy my time. On another note the SVO is coming out of storage today. I am thinking there is to be a 50 trim T3/T4 and tube header install tonight.

[86svo9L]

Finally putting the lowering springs on this weekend. I will get some pics up as it goes.

[86svo9L]

Lowering springs are in. Car was dropped more than expected, I was surprised how much the Eibach pro kit dropped it. When I first let the jack down after taking the jack stands out I couldn't get it back out, the jack was to tall to be removed. This could be a problem. Pictures to follow soon :)

[86svo9L]

New pictures finally!
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[stangvortech]

looks good!

[oVa-Boost]

very nice and clean!!

[85XR7Project]

I want! Very nice dude!

[86svo9L]

Thanks for the compliments. I have been wanting to do the suspension for a very long time, had these springs just hanging out for the last 3 or so years. I hate doing suspension work. A 6 pack of Sam Adams and 4 hours later the dreadful deed was done.

[slow ride]

Did you end up changing anything with the engine/blower? Looks great.

[86svo9L]

I put on a 10lb pulley last week along with 39lb injectors, was happy to ditch the FMU. Car runs much better with the bigger injectors, it does not seem as snappy but it was a night and day difference. I was a little surprised what 2 lbs and bigger injectors would gain, as far as the butt dyno goes anyhow.

[86svo9L]

I have also been doing a lot of little things, like putting in a battery tray with an over the top hold down, cleaning, regasketed down to the shortblock a few weeks ago. I really want to get it to the track this season and do not want to run into any issues that could have been avoided.

[86svo9L]

Alright, well as I mentioned in another thread I blew a headgasket at the track. Stopped down to the goody store and picked up a gasket set so she will be back up and going in no time. I plan on taking my time and doing some porting on these heads and relocating the IAT to the #5 port on the intake, probably what caused my blowout to begin with, to much heat and it was not pulling enough timing. Should be in the 12s easily at full weight when all is put back together.

[86svo9L]

A little update. Finished the head gasket stuff up last night. I added in ARP head studs while it was all apart. Should be track ready after a few heat cycles and a re torque of the head bolts.

[86svo9L]

It is done. Just let her run her first heat cycle, all looks and sounds good so far.

[JustinS]

I gotta say man, you're definitely a 'do-er' not a talker. Now go run some faster times!

[86svo9L]

I would much rather have it that way, lol. I wanted to have it done sooner, but the SVO had me tied up with its wire tuck project so this was on hold.

[JustinS]

What power level do you think you're at now? How is the t-5 holding up?

[86svo9L]

Not really sure. I need to get a dyno tune, but generally guys with similar setups seem to put down 350-375rwhp through a T5.

I am running an AODE and it is holding up great but I am going to guess it will drag my numbers down a bit. Nice thing with it being electronically controlled is that the Quarterhorse can manipulate line pressures and shift points to help it out.

Kenne Bell superchargers for the pushrod 5.0 don't really make huge numbers like their centrifugal counterparts but lean more towards low end and mid range.
I was having serious traction issues at the track. If I take this car back to the track it will be on slicks with meth injection. Should be in the 12's fairly easy, full weight.

[JustinS]

Oh dammit, forgot you were auto.

[86svo9L]

Yea its makes me sad.

Yesterday I drove it in to work, I had not re torqued the damned header bolts yet and did not think it would be a problem. Get off work and start it up in the parking garage and hear nothing but CLUNK CLUNK CLUNK CLUNK echoing through the garage, everyone was staring, then had to drive it through rush traffic downtown clunking it up. It was a little embarrassing, lol. Got it all tightened back up for hopefully the last time.

[86svo9L]

Just ordered a Devils Own meth injection kit. Should have it in a few days.

[86svo9L]

Any recommendations on nozzle placement? Here are some ideas, it was suggested a while back by Ryan to possibly run two nozzles at the compressor outlet which is my option A.

I have been researching and it seems that the KB likes to have meth injected pre blower for its cooling characteristics, but KB says that if positioned wrong it could eventually wipe out the rear bearings. I have been thinking about running one nozzle pre blower and one at the compressor outlet, but I would need to position the nozzle in a manner that it will not spray the rear bearings or at least keep bearing exposure to a minimal.

Thoughts or ideas?

[snickerlicker]

Lots of people running meth on KB's on www.corral.net in the supercharger forum. First place i'd look or at least search is there.

[86svo9L]

Thanks. I will check it out, never been over to The Corral before.

[snickerlicker]

No problem, lots of knowledgable people over there, probably the best overall Mustang site there is in my opinion.

[86svo9L]

I have heard that before actually. Never started an account though, it feels like I am on 100 forums already.

[AutoMods]

I'm a Devils Own dealer, might have been able to save you some $$, no biggy though ;)

[86svo9L]

I found a deal I could not pass up. Guy had it on his car for a few months and sold the car minus his boost stuff. So I got it for a quarter of the cost new. If this ends up biting me in the ass buying used you will be the first I call for a new kit.

[AutoMods]

heck yea, I'll even buy used on stuff I can get at cost if i find a good enough deal. Yea if its missing some pieces or you need extra line or meth fluid or something just let me know.

[86svo9L]

I am installing the kit tonight. Find out how complete it is, may be taking a few trips to the true value down the road.

[Drifte]

I recall reading (or hearing from Devils own, I forget which) that meth sprayed in the intake of the turbo can decrease spool. But isnt really worth the risk because you have to use a small enough nozzle the mixture doesn't eat the compressor blade up.

[86svo9L]

Yea, if I were turbo I would probably run it after the intercooler, more towards the throttle body inlet and well away from the inlet.

Since I have a twin screw and no liquid intercooler it produces a ton of heat soak. A lot of KB guys have had good luck running it pre blower for the cooling effects, and supposedly pick up a pound or two from the better seal it creates.

Thanks for the heads up though, I will keep that in mind if I decide to run meth in the SVO.

[Drifte]

oh shoot, I was thinking of a different car. Yea I can see this working better for you.

[86svo9L]

I got the system installed and tested. I am missing some blade connectors for the relay and pressure switch so no test drive tonight. Managed to fit it all on the bumper support in front of the radiator, so when the radiator cover is on it is completely hidden. I also wired up a low fluid warning light and a light to indicate when it is operating.

[86svo9L]

Took it for a test drive. The car feels a lot more consistent over longer drives than before.

Found out why I got the kit for so cheap too, lol. Guy must not have thought it worked. I wired it up how he had it and it did not kick on with the pressure switch. So I tested the pump and relay and all was good. So I undid all the wiring and found that A: It was all black taped together and not soldered and B: The PO had an adapter plug on the bottom of the relay that was labeled incorrectly. So I redid the wiring, checked it for operation through the pressure switch, once verified I soldered everything up and was good to go. Seems you can never trust others' wiring skills anymore.

[AutoMods]

that bastard tried to scam you :)

[86svo9L]

Yea, I am glad it worked out. The directions from Devils Own are very straight forward, its amazing that it was so screwed up. Must have been a real smart dude, lol.

[snickerlicker]

What nozzle are you using?

[86svo9L]

D07. Mounted it pre blower.

[86svo9L]

I have been contemplating using a D03 nozzle at the blower outlet along with the D07 pre blower. I think it might be a little to much for my setup though.

[snickerlicker]

Did you ask any of the Corral KB veterans what they thought?

[86svo9L]

I just crept around and checked out what other guys were running and happy with.

[86svo9L]

I think I am going to drop down to the D03 nozzle for now. I am running the 8lb pulley and without meth I normally see around 8lbs. With meth it pulls 11lbs, but when the meth engages it is noticeable and not smooth. I think the D07 could be just a little to large for my setup.

[86svo9L]

Car just sold.

[85XR7Project]

Car just sold.

Whaaaat? Why? That sucks, this thing was pretty badass. What now?

[86svo9L]

Not sure. There is a guy from another state that is wanting the SVO, so that will leave me with the 79' that I was going to take to the JY. Basically I am sick of out of date technology. I want to either redo the floor pans, save the 79' and drop in a 5.4 dohc, or I have really wanted to buy an old car from the 40's and tech it up. I want a big project I can take my time with.

[85XR7Project]

Not sure. There is a guy from another state that is wanting the SVO, so that will leave me with the 79' that I was going to take to the JY. Basically I am sick of out of date technology. I want to either redo the floor pans, save the 79' and drop in a 5.4 dohc, or I have really wanted to buy an old car from the 40's and tech it up. I want a big project I can take my time with.

As I have a place in my heart for 79's I say build that sucker up!

[86svo9L]

I do to, it was my first car. I just am unsure if it will be worth all of the work vs. just getting a better car to start with. I have the 5.4 already and various other items.

[85XR7Project]

I do to, it was my first car. I just am unsure if it will be worth all of the work vs. just getting a better car to start with. I have the 5.4 already and various other items.

Imagine a tubular k member, 5.4 DOHC, T56 and an IRS in it. Sure it'd just be a 79 but that bastard would handle so much. The nice thing is anything that was in the Mustang until 2004 would fit in a 79. My first build was a 79 Ghia Mustang with a 351w and a C4 and an 8.8 rear, wish I had never gotten rid of it.

[bizzle]

whatever you decide to do good luck with the build

[86svo9L]

Looks like its for sale by the new owner already. Spotted it on Waterloo craigslist for $9000 obo, lol.

[AutoMods]

do you regret selling it?

[86svo9L]

Some days. I checked it out to see what he was asking in case I decided to buy it back. But not at that price.

[AutoMods]

tell him a sad story on how your miss it so much and your life is miserable without it and than low ball him. :)

[86svo9L]

So uhhh I got another GT Convertible, just for nice day cruises :D

This one is a 5 speed.

[snickerlicker]

So uhhh I got another GT Convertible, just for nice day cruises :D

This one is a 5 speed.

Pics?

[86svo9L]

It is in need of a lot of TLC. It has been neglected pretty bad for a long time. So I am going to toss some pictures up of before and after here over the weekend when I can clean it up and fix all the neglect.

It is Dark Forest Green with saddle top.

[86svo9L]

Here are some teaser shots!

So fresh, so clean!

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[86svo9L]

Clutch was not engaging until all the way at the top. Not sure how long it has been driven like that, my guess is a long time. Fortunately a quick pull of the pedal and all is right in the world. It needs a nice buff and wax. Also potentially a new rear bumper.

[86svo9L]

Stage 1 of removing the scum complete!

Found some interesting things. Removed all of the stickers from it. Only ones I could not take off were from the back bumper. I believe they may be super glued on, especially considering they are covering damage. They just will not come off. Worked a lot of the trouble paint areas with some Meguiers cleaner wax. Top was disgusting, may need a couple more cleaning passes before it looks nice again.

The seats had a lot of tobacco leaves embedded in there. A nice pile accumulated after I was working the crevices on the bottom cushions. Got a lot of nasty buildup off the interior, nothing worse than smoke scum. Cleaned and got the hydraulics operational for the top too.

Spent some time cleaning the engine bay up, nothing too crazy yet.

Next step is to move on to Stage 2! Stage 2 will be fixing/upgrading stuff to acceptable standards.

Sorry for the dark pictures. Lighting in the new garage is a bit sub par at the moment...

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[snickerlicker]

Much better!

[AutoMods]

there goes the rx7 project..... ha ha

[86svo9L]

Much better!

Thanks!

Hoping to get it all running and looking decent before spring hits. Wife has been upset since I sold my old convertible. We used to put a car seat in the back for our son and go on family cruises with the top down. RX7 obviously does not quite allow that. So this car is more for the wife than it is for me, I still have the RX7 to get into trouble with.

Maybe down the road as things start to crop up I can swing in upgraded heads, intake, etc. Right now my directive has been to get it looking good and mechanically sound.

[86svo9L]

there goes the rx7 project..... ha ha


RX7 is not going anywhere, lol.

It just happens to be in storage until the snow is gone.

[86svo9L]

Well have been cleaning the Wife's new vert up some more. Picked up some new to me rims and tires for it today. That means the RX7 is getting the Tri-bars!

Did not take it out of the garage for good pictures yet. Maybe sometime this week if it gets nicer. Need to wash it again and another coat of wax...

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[86svo9L]

Pulled it out of the garage for some quick pictures. Looks much better without the tribars!

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