92 gt gould mustang getting a lift

[draggin50]

Damn He-Man!!

That sucks though! Did the U-joint break or something else? Its a Flaming River rack aint it?

[draggin50]

Which part broke I guess is what Im trying to say. The piece at the steering column or the rack?
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[cyah92]

the peice right before the steering column Brian. i was kinda dumb founded when it happened. but luckily shayne found a new one and just need to get it on. i should be able to make it sunday.

[2Fast4You]

He broke the upper u-joint from the column output shaft. He over torqued the adjusting nut on it, split the u-joint collar right in half.

[SN95N/A]

Incredible Hulk Jeeze lol

[draggin50]

I've seen those bust more than once.

[cyah92]

Well had the steering fixed and now back to the engine. Damn didn't even get to take it down the track yet. I had plans on taking it to e20 Friday to see what it has. Since I decided to go with the solid roller cam I always adjust the valves if needed. I don't know if the springs were just old and weak but I found four of them broke. Im really just piss the f__k off right now. Why couldn't they break after Friday to see what this beast would run. It looks like I probably won't have this fixed by the end of the racing season. Hopefully a miracle will happen but until then. Later

[Rick93coupe]

That's really odd.... The car looked really good at the cruise in though, glad you got to drive it down.

[cyah92]

Hopefully nothing cause them to break and the broke just because they were old.

[2Fast4You]

That's crappy but that's what happens when you make that kind of HP! Lol
It will get fixed and be back on the road soon hopefully.

[k062693w]

That Definitely Sucks ... Your Luck is about like Mine !!!
What springs were they ??? Pressures Open, Closed ??? Max Lift on Springs ??? Cam Specs ???

[draggin50]

Well had the steering fixed and now back to the engine. Damn didn't even get to take it down the track yet. I had plans on taking it to e20 Friday to see what it has. Since I decided to go with the solid roller cam I always adjust the valves if needed. I don't know if the springs were just old and weak but I found four of them broke. Im really just piss the f__k off right now. Why couldn't they break after Friday to see what this beast would run. It looks like I probably won't have this fixed by the end of the racing season. Hopefully a miracle will happen but until then. Later

Its a good thing you found it before hand though. You are only out a set of springs as it is but if you was to run it hard, you may have hurt it really bad. Everything happens for a reason! Good luck with it!

[cyah92]

Im a running a 620 solid roller cam. I checked the springs and they were good for a 800 plus cam. Not sure about all the other numbers but imhhoping some luck will start coming my way. I have been lazy on this build but the weather will be start getting better here soon so I finally ordered some new valve springs. Hopefully this week I can get them and by the weekend I can have the car running again. I will see what she runs and maybe upgrade the cam down the road.

[draggin50]

Id call and get some specific to your camshaft. Sometimes to much can be just as bad as not big enough.

[2Fast4You]

Valve springs are on order, should be here Thursday.

[draggin50]

Good to hear! Cant wait to see this one making passes!

[cyah92]

You and me both. It's been along time coming. Hopefully by next weekend

[cyah92]

Im getting excited. My valve springs should be in tomorrow. Now if I can find someone to install them for free. Any volunteers. Hopefully I can get it done by Sunday and be able to make my first run down at the track next week.

[NXcoupe]

Are they solid roller springs? If so, what tool are you going to use to put them on while on the car? I don't see that happening easily.

[cyah92]

They are comp cam solid roller springs. The tool I bought is pretty easy to use. I took off two springs so far. I agree about putting the springs back on might be a little pain in the ass but I got a buddy said he would help if needed. I got alot of faith in me and seeing me succeeding in this little adventure. Pray for me either way.

[NXcoupe]

Done and done. Good luck, those things are a pita to get compressed and put the locks in while on the car. What tool are u using?

[draggin50]

Yeah solid roller springs suck to do with the heads on the engine. Good luck!!!

[cyah92]

It's been along couple hours but I was able to conquer one head of putting the valve springs in. Yeah for me. But my wrist is a little sore. On to the second head.

[draggin50]

Hell yeah!! Making progress!

[cyah92]

Finally got the other side done. Had a little motivation from my buddy ricky. On to the roller rockers.

[cyah92]

Well my buddy wanted me to keep moving on my car so I went ahead and got my valves adjusted. Been along day so im going to relax for the rest of the day. I only have maybe have a couple of hours and I should be ready to start it. Hopefully everything will go good for me.

[draggin50]

Hell with relaxing, get that thing running!!!

[cyah92]

I will. The dinner bell was ringing. Haven't eaten anything for about 7 hrs. It will be done soon.

[Rick93coupe]

Did you set the installed height?

[2Fast4You]

Springs are shimmed Rick.

[cyah92]

It's been a good day today. I finally got the beast running. A little rough due to the old e85 but I will have some new e85 soon. But the bad. Intake gasket is leaking a little bit. Nothing real big right now but will need attention here soon.

[draggin50]

Running yet?

[cyah92]

Yes it is Brian.

[draggin50]

Hell yeah!!!! Now we need some burn out videos!!

[cyah92]

i will try to get a video and i will send it to you brian so you can post it for me.

[draggin50]

I can do that! Im just glad to hear that its up and running!

[NXcoupe]

Congrats man. Glad you got it back together.

[cyah92]

thanks guys. the valve springs were deffintely a bitch but alot of muscle got it done. i just need to get some new e85. it didnt want to idle so i say the old e85 was the issue. hopefully i see some track time in the close future.

[cyah92]

I finally got it down to the track again friday. The first time down I couldn't get a full pass due to it being all over the track. I was trying to figure out what I could do to fix this problem. I just needed to know if it was the front alignment being of or the rear end just not set right. The funny part is that I actually had some luck on this one. I decided to get a front end alignment done to it and damn if that didn't straighten it right up. I want to thanks John down at tire discounters on Galbraith road down by vine. It seems like you fix the problem and I really appreciate it. So I finally made 3 straight passes in the row. The car is launching excellent and driving down the track smooth. Imy best pass was a 11.53. This thing definitely needs a good tune now. As much work I put in to this engine it should be running 10s all day long. Its been awhile since I posted so hopefully I can get it tuned soon to let everyone know what I can get out of it.

[SN95N/A]

Nice work

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[draggin50]

Sounds like your making headway at least. Once its tuned, it should pick up a lot.

[redfirepearlgt]

I finally got it down to the track again friday. The first time down I couldn't get a full pass due to it being all over the track. I was trying to figure out what I could do to fix this problem. I just needed to know if it was the front alignment being of or the rear end just not set right. The funny part is that I actually had some luck on this one. I decided to get a front end alignment done to it and damn if that didn't straighten it right up. I want to thanks John down at tire discounters on Galbraith road down by vine. It seems like you fix the problem and I really appreciate it. So I finally made 3 straight passes in the row. The car is launching excellent and driving down the track smooth. Imy best pass was a 11.53. This thing definitely needs a good tune now. As much work I put in to this engine it should be running 10s all day long. Its been awhile since I posted so hopefully I can get it tuned soon to let everyone know what I can get out of it.

Great tp hear Todd. Wish I could have been there.

[redfirepearlgt]

You should get out that Cobra and come up to Hebron for True Street Class during NMRA in two weeks. Call it GUY'S DAY AWAY!!! LOL!

[cyah92]

Thanks guys. Hopefully I can get it tuned and will be back down soon. It was fun and want more.

[cyah92]

Well it's been a little while since I posted. The cars fuel pump died on me. Been trying to figure out a different fuel setup. I decided to order a new a1000 fuel pump. I'm going to get it running and then get it tuned so I can try to make it somewhere in the tens. I will eventually put a fuel cell in. Until next time.

[draggin50]

Hurry up and get that thing back out! You have the pump coming already? I know Ive seen a few used ones out there for around $100 for the A1000.

[2Fast4You]

I ordered it for him on Thursday or it wouldn't be, the car would sit another year with no progress.

[cyah92]

Haha brother.

[cyah92]

I want to make the shootout so I will be busy in the next week. I do want to get a good tune on it before i take it to the track.

[draggin50]

That's what brothers are for!!!

Hope you get it tuned and ready soon. Maybe get some passes in this year!

[cyah92]

Got the new fuel pump today. Can't wait to get it running again

[draggin50]

Running yet???

[2Fast4You]

Negative, can't get it running when your sitting on the couch and eating BonBon's. Lol

[draggin50]

BonBons are good! Id be hard pressed to leave the couch too! Especially in the heat!

[cyah92]

Got an update on the stang. Took it to mikes at Dayton performance to get the Final tune on the car. That's what I thought anyways. Lol. Got it up there and found a few minor snags but mike was nice enough to let me fix them in his shop. Had a little problems tuning but mike found the problem and finally got to put up some decent numbers through the power glide. I miss placed my tune sheet but got 412hp and I think 390 something to the wheel. But we had another snag. Yeah I know that's my luck. It wasn't really bad but had to spend some more money. I ran out of injectors around 5000 rpms. I bought some 60lb injectors so now I'm ready to take it back to mikes to get this car finished and ready for spring. Until then thanks for reading.

[draggin50]

I bet your ready to get that thing out this year! Its been a while.

[cyah92]

Yes I am Brian. Its been along struggling road with this car and its finally about done

[Walter]

Whats the combo?

[cyah92]

351w stroked to a 395ci. 13 1/2 to 14/1 compression. 620solid roller can. Twisted wedge heads 200 cc with 202/160. victor Jr. Intake with an 90 degree elbow with a 90mm acufab throttle body with a 4inch Anderson pipe. 1 3/4 headers with three inch exhaust all the way back with some blow through mufflers. I think that sums it up.

[Walter]

Nice. See you at the track!

[cyah92]

See you there.

[redfirepearlgt]

yay! Todd!

[cyah92]

I know. I can't believe it my self chad but I'm ready to get it back up to mikes and wait till the track opens.

[NXcoupe]

Just let me know when. I'm home for 8 weeks after the 26 feb. Weekends till then.

[cyah92]

It will be very soon mike. I will let you know

[cyah92]

Finally got my car done from getting it tuned with the 60 injectors. Mike did a wonderful job like usual. The car pushed 420hp and 390 ft pounds of torque to the wheel through a power glide with a 3500 stall. I was told thing should shit and get down the track so I am ready to get with it.

[draggin50]

That's pretty good through the glide.

[NXcoupe]

Figures out to north of 510 with a manual trans in it. So really good. Car sounded incredible on the dyno, numbers don't do it justice. Way more than a 3500 stahl, it flashed to 5k every pull.

[Walter]

Track will tell the tale.

[redfirepearlgt]

Finally got my car done from getting it tuned with the 60 injectors. Mike did a wonderful job like usual. The car pushed 420hp and 390 ft pounds of torque to the wheel through a power glide with a 3500 stall. I was told thing should shit and get down the track so I am ready to get with it.

Good to hear Todd.

[cyah92]

Its been along time coming chad. Its time to play.

[draggin50]

Good to hear! Cant wait to see it back out making passes. I always liked that car.

[2Fast4You]

We will see what it does at the track and take other steps and measures after that. We can data log the passes and send them to Holley for evaluation if needed as well..

[draggin50]

When are you planning to get it to the track?

[redfirepearlgt]

Its been along time coming chad. Its time to play.

Hope to see it make passes tomorrow night. Woo HOO!

[cyah92]

I don't know if I will run it tomorrow but I should be able to at least drive it down tomorrow.

[redfirepearlgt]

cool

[draggin50]

Makes some passes in that thing!!! Im anxious to see how it does!