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Basic Specifications
Vehicle Color: WhiteEngine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Auto
Est. Horsepower: 000 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,100 lbs.
Mileage: 69,000 miles
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My endless build
About this Current Vehicle:
I bought this car a few years ago when it had nothing done to it except a K&N filter. I saved my money up for a supercharger because I couldn't afford a turbo setup. I bought a ProCharger D1SC with intercooler, Welds, TKO500 and a few other goodies. I kept on saving but one thing after the other came up so I was never able to save up much more. I also didn't want to put on the S/Cer without at least the minimum supporting items so I just installed the tranny and wheels. I soon got a new job and shortly after I was able to start saving again. I decided then to sell the brand new ProCharger kit and combine that money with my latest tax return and I was then able to get what I had dreamed of, a turbo kit. With the new job and the best wife a person could ask for, I'm starting to make some progress! I've got a long way to go, but I can finally see some light!
Vehicle Journal:
Jun 30
Tranny and Coverter came in this past friday!
Due to me making some special requests, it took Dan a little longer than he had anticipated, but the tranny and converter are finally here!
SilverFox Tranny info:
1000hp ULTRA Performance 4R70W: This trans comes completely assembled with:
RAYBESTOSE BLUE RACING Clutches, all STAMPED STEEL DRUMS, 2" HIGH CARBON PERFORMACE OD Band, MECH DIODE, 8 Dirrect clutches, 7 Forward clutches, 4 Intermediate clutches,
Transbrake capable 4 clutch reverse, 2.7" OD SERVO with sealed pin and comes with
MANY INTERNAL LUBE MODS including several that I have pioneered myself.
TAILSHAFT LUBE circuit, WELDED SUN GEAR SHELL, 300M HARD INPUT SHAFT
are included. This trans has special machined drums to accomidate more clutches. The valve body is a PA Manual VB with Brake.
Dirty Dog converter info:
The stall should be about 4000 but I wasn't sure as to a HP number to tell him so we will see how it does and adjust it as needed.
I asked Alan (Dirty Dog) for some info on the converter he was buiding for me and here was his reply:
The front cover I use is a very thick billet piece. the down side is it is heavier than other companies covers, but it is also much stronger.
The lockup piston I use is a fully billet piece which is about 4 times as thick as what PI uses and also larger in diameter giving more clutch surface area and stronger hold. The PI lockup piston is a thin plate of steel welded on to a stock early design (ford updated it in 96 due to too many lockup shudder problems) piston.
The turbine I use is a 9.5 GM which is the same as any of the aftermarket companies use. I then send this to be furnace brazed for strength. PI does this as well. Most other companies do not. I then tig weld the tips to make the component virtually indestructible.
The spline is then fully welded into this piece and I only use hardened splines to prevent spline strippage.
The next component is the stator. This is the serious upgrade to this converter. PI uses the stock GM roller clutch as do most companies. I am replacing this component with a much stronger roller clutch because I fear your power would break that stock component.
The pump is done as the turbine is I have them furnace brazed. If I make stall changes to them I tig the tips as well. Usually the braze is sufficient to hold these just fine.
I'll post up some pics shortly.
May 31
A month later
A month later and pretty much right on time, Dan says the tranny should ship next week. I suppose I gotta send him the remainder of the money first tho... I don't understand it.
I was given a JW Wheel (flexplate) by Rich (aka LS1Coupe on a local board) Thanks a ton bro!
I also got a set of Corbeaus and I will upload a pic of one of the seats and the "wheel".
As for the converter, I haven't heard back from Alan, but that's okay, the tranny costs a little more than I was expecting, so this gives me some time to save up some more fundage.
That's about it for now. Other than the tranny stuff, I think I might be taking a small break from the car pending overtime at work.
Apr 26
Ordered my tranny
I ordered my SilverFox transmission this past monday. He said it will probably be about a month+- which is fine because atm I have mroe time than money. Anyway, it's a 4R70W with lock-up OD. The tranny should hold 1000hp with a lifetime guarantee. I'm not completely sold on the strength/durability of the OD tranny's using lock-up converters, regardless of who were to build them, (it seems not many use them the way I plan to and I have no experience with them) but we'll find out and Dan comes highly recommended. Communication has been great so far which is definately a plus as well. He's put up with a book of questions I have thrown his way and seems like a very knowlegable guy.
In the mean time, I get to save and buy more parts..... yay for the empty bank account! Now accepting donations!
Factory Options:
Most everything, but I've removed the ABS and Power Steering.
The A/C, stereo, power options and most other creature comforts remain.
Exterior Modifications:
Cobra front and rear bumper covers, 4" cowl hood, clear side markers, 96-98 tail lights, S281 wing.
Bogart Welded R/Ts
-front 15x3.5
-rears 15x10.75
front tires - 165R15s
rear tires - 325x50x15 M/T ET Street radials
Interior Modifications:
A few gauges, the rear portion of the cage
Performance:
348ci Dart shortblock, TFS Hi Ports, 76mm HP turbo kit (maybe not for long)
Suspension/Chassis:
Front:
UPR K-member, tubular A arms, bump steer kit, Coil over kit, and 4 bolt caster camber plates
Rear:
UPR Extreme Duty - double adjustable upper, offset adjustable lowers, chrome-moly double anti-roll bar and billet spherical housing kit. QA1 single adjustable coil-overs, mini-tubbed
Drivetrain:
I'm going to have the original AODE pro built and pray that it will at least hold up for a year at the time. (atm the plan is a manual VB, T-Brake and anything it takes to make it as strong as I can get it)
The rearend is an 8.8:
-Narrowed 3.25" per side
-big Ford 9" flanges added
-Custom bracing
-Moser 35 slines
-Moser spool
-3:55s
-1350 chrome-moly pinion yoke
-TA Girdle
-powder coated
Strange Drag brakes front and rear
Electronics:
(sold my old FAST system, will go with the XFI)
To-Do List:
Tranny, Converter, shifter & cable, Fuel system (including a cel, injectors, rails & lines, XFI), Ignition system, intake, tb, waterpump, new radiator and fan, going to have to fab up brackets. run brake line, seats, mufflers... I'm sure I'm forgetting alot! Subframes
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29 Comments on Adrenalin's Mustang
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kick ass
that thing is f'in sick!!! sweet build dude
Hell yeah, that's the way to built it. Awesome 'Stang!!
Great set up. Looks good......
Very nice ride,,,, just wanted to let you know I rated your car ..15 stars for ya .. Now will you please rate mine ... thanks
This looks exactly like a project I was planning a few years ago. Nice choice on the setup. This car should be awesome.
great lookin car man! looks like it is going to haul some serious ass!!
very sweet ride...White's lookin good...Noting like boost...Chek mine out sometime...
that is absolutely delicious!!!!
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