Project: Doing it myself

[draggin50]

Still waiting to see it with the new wheels!!!

[USMCPONY]

Still waiting to see it with the new wheels!!!

I'm not sure when I'm going to do the conversion. I'm being told I have to tow my car to get it aligned cause it'll be off so badly.

[draggin50]

Oh ok. So not as simple as just bolting them on.

[USMCPONY]

Oh ok. So not as simple as just bolting them on.

Nothing is ever easy with this car lol

[USMCPONY]

And yet another snag. My shop isn't familiar with tuning 6l80's. He wants to be 100% sure everything is perfect before tuning it. I may have a shop that'll cut me a deal on tuning and some parts on a 6l80. I've also been thinking of going powerglide and let this thing eat. My only concern is I'll end up hating it on the street. With that said. I did get my 15" wheels on.

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[draggin50]

Man that looks good!!!

Ive been riding to lunch with a buddy of mine who has a Z06... I think he is trying to convert me! Real nice car but I think I would miss the back seat.

[USMCPONY]

Man that looks good!!!

Ive been riding to lunch with a buddy of mine who has a Z06... I think he is trying to convert me! Real nice car but I think I would miss the back seat.

I've owned Mustangs for 20+ years and I might of used the backseat for transportation maybe 10 times lol.

[draggin50]

Between my wife and kids, we use it a lot. They always want to go with us on the cruises.

[USMCPONY]

Between my wife and kids, we use it a lot. They always want to go with us on the cruises.

You're probably better off with a back seat.

[k062693w]

Damn​ !!! That looks Badass !!!

[Walter]

Whens this this gonna be running?

[USMCPONY]

Whens this this gonna be running?

Still waiting on the call from Brian

[USMCPONY]

Thanks to a few convincing members I've decided to switch to a powerglide and let this thing eat. No point of spending all this money if I can only use half of the power. Anyway here's a post for motor Monday.

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[draggin50]

It will still be a handful Im sure.

[cyah92]

I ran a power glide on the street. Its not hateful. That car will be fun either way you go.

[USMCPONY]

It will still be a handful Im sure.

That's why some people say they hate it. It's always on kill. And that's why I want it lol

[draggin50]

No other way to have it though!!

[USMCPONY]

Everything is on order. Went with a 2000hp build. Now I just wait.
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[2-Tone]

You certainly chose the right trans and builder if you're going glide. There are some nasty nasty cars running rpm stuff.

[draggin50]

Id like to have one of their TH400 set ups for the Cobra. But it sounds like your going the right direction!

[USMCPONY]

You certainly chose the right trans and builder if you're going glide. There are some nasty nasty cars running rpm stuff.

They're the only one I can choose. They're the only ones who make a trans axle powerglide conversion lol. I think there's like ten C6 Corvettes with a powerglide.

[USMCPONY]

Id like to have one of their TH400 set ups for the Cobra. But it sounds like your going the right direction!

A th400 would definitely benefit a 3500+lb car. Pg seem to work better on the lighter Corvettes. Plus I'd have to cut the trans tunnel out to fit a th400.

[draggin50]

I hate to see you cut on it myself. Its going to be a fun car no matter what now. Should fly!

[USMCPONY]

I hate to see you cut on it myself. Its going to be a fun car no matter what now. Should fly!

After giving it allot of thought. And I mean allot. To the point of making my head hurt. I'd much rather race it consistently. And still have something I can play with on the street.

[draggin50]

Im ready to hear about any new updates on this beast!

[Walter]

C'mon man what's up with this thing

[Rick93coupe]

Crazy, I was thinking about this project today.

[draggin50]

Crazy how that works!!

Car should be impressive.

[USMCPONY]

Car is pretty much finished. I'm just waiting on trans cooler line, custom x pipe, rearend alignment and tune. Then it'll be ready to go. I'm guilty of losing interest of this car. But for good reason. I have a 3 year old who races BMX. He's actually really good at it. So good that I think he may be one of a kind. That has been taking up 90% of my free time. I work on the car when he naps. I also was involved in a accident with a very large buck that came through the window. The antlers got me in the face and did alot of internal damage that involves multiple surgeries from a plastic surgeon.
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[draggin50]

Man that's impressive out of your son! Never know the talent if its never exposed. So cool to see the little guy on that bike! Most cant even ride a bike at that age.

Sucks about the deer. Sounds like he did a number on you. At least that was the worst of it.

Glad to see the nice parts you have lined up for the car. Im sure that will make a huge difference. Looks like a lean set up.

[USMCPONY]

Appreciate it bud. He's racing kids almost twice his size and age. I get more excited watching him than I do cars anymore. I wired the fan on the trans cooler and ran the hoses. Just waiting on the x pipe. Then its ready for alignment and tune.

[draggin50]

I missed a lot of those days with my kids when they was young. Id pay good money to have them back. Don't let them pass you by.

The car sounds like its close at least. Its going to be a blast when its done. Well worth the time Im sure.

[USMCPONY]

I missed a lot of those days with my kids when they was young. Id pay good money to have them back. Don't let them pass you by.

The car sounds like its close at least. Its going to be a blast when its done. Well worth the time Im sure.

I honestly enjoy watching him more than I did doing it myself.

- - - Updated - - -

For everyone who keeps asking. The Vette is finished. Im just waiting for a tune. Brian from Finish line Performance is stopping by Tuesday to put in a tune that'll allow it to start. Then its going to his shop.

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[Walter]

Beadlocks are dope. I'd like to put some nice wheels on my stuff.

[draggin50]

It looks nasty! Almost makes me want to cross over to the other side....

[USMCPONY]

Beadlocks look so sick. You should get some.

[Rick93coupe]

Just checking up on your project. Did you get to enjoy it at all this year?

[draggin50]

I miss reading up on this one and seeing the pictures. True motivation, which I lack!

Hopefully he has it finished up and was out beating on it this past summer.

[2Fast4You]

Agreed, this was always a good thread to keep up on.