Before & After

[draggin50]

Awesome picture though!!

Maybe someday Ill own something fast enough to do some wheelies!!

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Or the suspension is set up properly, maybe...
Me neither, maybe some day though.

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Loosen that thing up and let it eat on 400! Bet you wont have a problem then!

[NXcoupe]

I did a wheelie or 2.

[2Fast4You]

Loosen that thing up and let it eat on 400! Bet you wont have a problem then![/QUOTE]

Possibly, Lol

[k062693w]

I did a wheelie or 2.



That's an Understatement !!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[draggin50]

I did a wheelie or 2.

Show off!!!!

[NXcoupe]

Show off!!!!


That's an Understatement !!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Lol. Yeah. Gotta take pride in something.

[Maximus]

With an extra set of hands, a HUGE prybar and two sledge hammers, we got the trans out!

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Sucks that Im gonna miss UMTR this weekend. :(

[NXcoupe]

Congrats. How hateful is it inside? Take the front inspection cover off and look-see.

[Maximus]

Congrats. How hateful is it inside? Take the front inspection cover off and look-see.

No idea. Im afraid to look. LoL!!

[Maximus]

I met Adam, from my friends list on FB, and he told me to bring the trans on over. We unloaded it an he immediately tore into it.
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How about that, 3rd gear is gone.
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Parts are ordered today, and I should have it back next week!

[NXcoupe]

Wow, nice work! Should be a pretty straightforward repair as long as parts are available.

[redfirepearlgt]

Ouch! that hurts worse than my pinky finger I got caught in a belt sander (50 grit) over the weekend.

[k062693w]

Houston, We have a Problem !!!

[Maximus]

All parts should be here on Friday along with a Clutch tamer so hopefully Ill be back on the street this weekend!

[Maximus]

I received this in the mail the other day. Im hoping it helps the transmission live longer as it suppose to "soften" the hit or launch.
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Not a lot of options on where I can mount it.
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But changing out the braided lines to the Black braided helps blend it in.
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Got the relays for it mounted up.
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Pulled the seat so that I could get under the dash easier...
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so that I can make a couple mounts for 2 micro switches. One will activate the 2 step (im taking it off the shifter handle) and the other with De-activate the Tamer.
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My replacement parts are being held in hostage in Bumfuckville Illinois due to civil un-rest, so Im not sure if I will make the UMTR race this Saturday. :mad:

[Maximus]

Busy, Hot night in the garage last night.

Easiest way to work under here, remove the seat.
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Some misc brackets from Lowes and some micro switches from Amazon...
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came up with this setup. This will turn off the tamer.
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and this one will activate the 2-step
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Adam was also busy last night, as my parts were finally released from "Civil Unrest" quarantine.
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Looks like me racing this Saturday comes down to Republic Diesel as they are fixing my DS that I had to Beat the Shit out of to get it out. I ordered a new slip yoke, rear u-joint end, u-joints and balancing. They had to order the yoke, so I got my fingers crossed as the weather is suppose to be awesome!

Anyone else running UMTR this Saturday at E2O?

[NXcoupe]

Cruise in at my farm as well. Hope you make it. Buy a Mark Williams billet yoke. You'll never need another.

[2Fast4You]

Looking good Craig!

[Maximus]

Found my last 12v Switched wire I needed to activate the Tamer...
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spliced it in and then ran the 2 wires needed over to the shifter area and put the carpet back down.
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Hopefully Ill have someone come over after work to give me a hand getting this installed. 10 years ago, I could probably have done it by myself, but Im smarter now and employ help.
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DS is finished, but I think Im going to get a call from UMTR that my Tamer is Illegal...which in turn will defeat the whole purpose of building a stick car.

Oh well, Ill wait and see what happens.

[Walter]

Is adjustable clutch legal?

[draggin50]

Why is the tamer illegal? Others run them.

[Maximus]

Is adjustable clutch legal?

Yes

Why is the tamer illegal? Others run them.
I talked to Tug yesterday and he WANTS to allow Tamers in the series. As long as you release your clutch with your foot, and not a TransBrake style solenoid, then you're good to go.

[Maximus]

I had a Great time at the track on Saturday. I went out 1st round, but it was cool to be out with other people enjoying our time doing something we all love. We had 20 Street Stick guys show up and had a Guaranteed $500 to the winner. Quick Stick, 21 guys and a Guaranteed $1000 to the winner!



Not a PB, but at least its back together.
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Not a fan of stickers, but when the companies are paying $$$ and supporting the UMTR, I will run em.
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At least I got put out by a cool car.
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[NXcoupe]

Lookin good!

[Kwik92GT]

MPH looks pretty good.

[mustangboy]

I dig the sponsor placement on the back window

[Walter]

I dig the sponsor placement on the back window

BES FTW!

[Maximus]

Well it started off as a good day...

I drug the ole Stang to work with me so that I could leave and head straight to the track. (Ohio Valley 1/8 mile) I was hoping to work on my reaction time and 60'
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Got teched in and headed to the lanes. Dude actually looked over the Stang.
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My buddy, Paul was with me so he snapped the pics and videos.
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My 1st hit of the night.
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Nice! I got a decent 60' and a claen hit to base my next runs against.
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Let the Stang cool off a bit, checked tire pressure, set the launch to 6800 (from 6400) and this time, Id activate the Tamer.
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Well, thats not good. Was looking for 3rd gear and it was not there. I hit it, but then the shifter popped out and then that sound of ugliness came from under the car. Mother Fugger...The smell of trans fluid on hot headers knew that I , once again, have killed the trans. Seeing the fluid on the ground, that just verified it.
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After 7 total hits, since I had this rebuilt, its back on the trailer, broke yet again.
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I was also rewarded with a trailer coated with NAsty Ass, stinkin trans fluid as well.
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Anywho, its already on the lift and I should have the trans out sometime tonight.
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I didnt see any windows, in the trans, so thats a good thing, but Ill know more later on.
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Always something with a Stick car...

[redfirepearlgt]

Man, seems like you can't catch a break.

[draggin50]

Where is the fluid coming from?

[Kwik92GT]

Sucks for sure, makes you wonder where they get their torque ratings from :dunno:

[Maximus]

When I break something, I BREAK the mutha Fugger.

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I think Ill let it sit for awhile until I decide which route I want to go. I enjoy banging gears, but also enjoy running 160+ in the 1/4 mile.

[Walter]

Ah dang man....

[NXcoupe]

When I break something, I BREAK the mutha Fugger.

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I think Ill let it sit for awhile until I decide which route I want to go. I enjoy banging gears, but also enjoy running 160+ in the 1/4 mile.

Damn fine job. That rivals some of mine. Which gear let go? Hard to tell.

[Maximus]

Third. You can hear me hit the limiter when it popped out of 3rd, in the 2nd video.

[NXcoupe]

Damn. If it popped out there could have been a slider issue. They wear quickly and start popping out. Sorry to hear this happened again. It sucks and it's expensive. I got tires of fixing 2 after each race. Clutches were killing the trans.
Which clutch are you running?

[Maximus]

Spec Stage II +. I figured I wouldnt need anything too aggressive, but yet Im, finding out that it IS too aggressive. :-/

[Maximus]

One good thing came from all the $$$$ I have invested in this POS TKO600...
Jacob Lamb's son needed some parts for his TKO, so I told Jacob to come get this out of my garage. He wanted to pay me for it, but his family is going through a lot of shit right now, so I asked him to help me at the track when I get it back together.

Now Im torn between a 6 Speed Magnum and a G101A. Do I go Full retard, I mean Racecar, or keep it on the street...

[redfirepearlgt]

KEEP IT ON THE STREET SIDE! Too beautiful of a vehicle to be limited to a trailer and a few passes each week. If you plan to do that, sell it, buy a Camaro with an LS and turn it into a trailer queen...I mean race car...same thing.

[Kwik92GT]

Tough call. I'd love to see it stay on the street but it sucks to see you keep dumping money into these transmissions only to have them break on ya. If you are sure a Magnum won't blow up too then it'd be cool to see you go to that route and keep it streetable but you might have to go with the G101A, just so you can pretty much not have to worry about it and have a bit of piece of mind. Crazy to me that you keep killing these things with a NA 'yote that's not max effort and is in a much lighter chassis now than what it would have came in. I mean, what's going to happen when you start spraying the damn thing? :AR15:

[draggin50]

Id love to see you keep it streetable. That's where all the fun is.

What do you think killed the TKO? Seems like there are others out there that are doing it without any issues. Maybe just got a bad one from the start?

[redfirepearlgt]

The T56 MagnumXL has been performing very well in high HP applications at tracks. It takes a lot to tear one of them up. You may wish to talk to Brandon Alsep to find out what he is running in his NMRA Coyote stock class setup. I know its a stick car and he runs in the 10's with it.

Draggin 50 can tell you what was in his 800ish RWHP 04 Terminator that held up well also. I never recall him having a trans issue and he beat it like a rug at the track.

[draggin50]

The T56 MagnumXL has been performing very well in high HP applications at tracks. It takes a lot to tear one of them up. You may wish to talk to Brandon Alsep to find out what he is running in his NMRA Coyote stock class setup. I know its a stick car and he runs in the 10's with it.

Draggin 50 can tell you what was in his 800ish RWHP 04 Terminator that held up well also. I never recall him having a trans issue and he beat it like a rug at the track.

I had the stock T56 in the Cobra and it didn't miss a beat. Had the 26 spline input shaft and the RXT clutch.

My black car just has a 3550 in it with some TKO600 parts and it has done good. Knock on wood!!!

That's kinda why I asked if he knew what was causing it. Seems he has had some real bad luck with that one.

[Maximus]

GAWT Damn cars....

Magnum trans, $2900
Slip Yoke, $115
Tilton Hyd TOB, $325
Trans mount, $37
Shipping $149
RM-8080 BH, $600
Stifflers Cross member, $165
Synchromax, $65
DS work, $???

If anyone buys a TKO over a Magnum, be like me and just bang you head with a Hammer. :(

[Walter]

GAWT Damn cars....

Magnum trans, $2900
Slip Yoke, $115
Tilton Hyd TOB, $325
Trans mount, $37
Shipping $149
RM-8080 BH, $600
Stifflers Cross member, $165
Synchromax, $65
DS work, $???

If anyone buys a TKO over a Magnum, be like me and just bang you head with a Hammer. :(

Tko500 here and no issues....

[k062693w]

Craig, Just cut your losses and sell it to me as is ...


PM or Call me ...


You're Welcome ...

[Maximus]

Craig, Just cut your losses and sell it to me as is ...


PM or Call me ...


You're Welcome ...

I already gave the trans away.

[Maximus]

Tko500 here and no issues....

You have to actually DRIVE/RACE it to break it. :tongue2:

[Kwik92GT]

I already gave the trans away.

I think he's talking about the car. :lol:

[Walter]

You have to actually DRIVE/RACE it to break it. :tongue2:

I drive it all the time. And Ill race against you, at Clay City. Get the GF101a, T56 or even automatic. Dont matter what it is. Track burger and fries on the line. Lock it in!!!

[Maximus]

I drive it all the time. And Ill race against you, at Clay City. Get the GF101a, T56 or even automatic. Dont matter what it is. Track burger and fries on the line. Lock it in!!!

Coupe vs Coupe?? Locked in!
Magnum was ordered today and is the on the way.

[Walter]

Coupe vs Coupe?? Locked in!
Magnum was ordered today and is the on the way.

Coupe vs coupe. All motor, stick shift action.

[Walter]

Brian, Craig said after he delivers my double cheeseburger and fries hes gonna try to recoup that from you. I was oh man idk....

[draggin50]

Brian, Craig said after he delivers my double cheeseburger and fries hes gonna try to recoup that from you. I was oh man idk....

This sounds like a good time!!! Im all about some all motor, stick shift action! And count me in for some cheeseburger and fries!!!

I know I dont have nothing for Walter!!! That thing will be flying!

[Walter]

This sounds like a good time!!! Im all about some all motor, stick shift action! And count me in for some cheeseburger and fries!!!

I know I dont have nothing for Walter!!! That thing will be flying!

Quit it, your car has been in the 9s! This will be fun. Any other all motor stick cars on here?

[draggin50]

Quit it, your car has been in the 9s! This will be fun. Any other all motor stick cars on here?

We have Jon and his red 86 too. All motor, stick car that runs real good.

[Maximus]

Chase is a Race, correct?

[S281SC]

Quit it, your car has been in the 9s! This will be fun. Any other all motor stick cars on here?

Mine should be finished up soon. I might be up for some cheeseburger action depending on how soon we run em. I will be giving up some cubic inches to all you guys. My little 281 will have a workout.


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[Walter]

Chase is a Race, correct?

No JJ da boss, leave on green.

[Walter]

Mine should be finished up soon. I might be up for some cheeseburger action depending on how soon we run em. I will be giving up some cubic inches to all you guys. My little 281 will have a workout.


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You might have to put the big pills in LOL

[S281SC]

I was thinking you said all motor. But if you will give me the bottle.....


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[k062693w]

I already gave the trans away.



I was talking about the car !!! :bigthumb :bigthumb :bigthumb

[Walter]

I was thinking you said all motor. But if you will give me the bottle.....


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We can run it both ways!

[S281SC]

Yeah i would probably still have trouble with your coupe... maybe i need bigger pills...


Craig has me nervous with this tko issue though. I have been running mine low 11s for 3 years and it hasnt skipped a beat. I leave around 5k. I wonder if the clutch is the difference? I have a ram 900 series disk and a light flywheel and the lowest non adjustable pressure plate that ram offers for my car. The 900 series disk slips when its cold but gets grabby as it heats up. The theory is a little slip on the line but holds power on the big end. I think it is basically the metallic friction side of the ram hd on both faces instead of just one side of the hd clutch. For my little engine with a little spray it works really well. I will have to see what more power does to my poor tranny and clutch though...


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[Walter]

Application of power via operator and or clutch are the biggest factors of failure.

[k062693w]

Application of power via operator and or clutch are the biggest factors of failure.




^^^ This !!!

[Maximus]

Application of power via operator and or clutch are the biggest factors of failure.

6800 and Drop the hammer!! I still dont see how a Spec Stage 2+ killed this mofo.

[cstreu1026]

Yeah i would probably still have trouble with your coupe... maybe i need bigger pills...


Craig has me nervous with this tko issue though. I have been running mine low 11s for 3 years and it hasnt skipped a beat. I leave around 5k. I wonder if the clutch is the difference? I have a ram 900 series disk and a light flywheel and the lowest non adjustable pressure plate that ram offers for my car. The 900 series disk slips when its cold but gets grabby as it heats up. The theory is a little slip on the line but holds power on the big end. I think it is basically the metallic friction side of the ram hd on both faces instead of just one side of the hd clutch. For my little engine with a little spray it works really well. I will have to see what more power does to my poor tranny and clutch though...


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I’ve been running a spec stage 1 behind my 2V and then the coyote and while it smells awful I think the little bit slip has kept the transmission alive.

[Walter]

6800 and Drop the hammer!! I still dont see how a Spec Stage 2+ killed this mofo.

Application of power via operator LOL

[Maximus]

Got the trans install started last night. Dropped off the New slip yoke and old DS to get shortened up and re-balanced this am, then back to work this am. Pheew, Im getting too old for this shit.

Im thinking this is going to be the last manual trans I install, so hopefully it lasts a while.
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This trans jack from HF, works pretty well. It rolls around smoothly and adjusts easily with a 1/2 drive.
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New Stifflers cross-member installed and the trans is IN! I will be running a Tilton external oil pump to push oil straight to the main gear assembly via a -6 line (trans already had the hole where it needed to be) so ill need to fab up a mount and another micro switch. Im thinking Ill have it activated with a WOT micro switch, but then Ill also have to come up with a Neutral safety switch.
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A few other wires to splice, install the DS (ready next week) add fluid, mount the shifter, install exhaust, then take it out and see if I can break this one as well...Joys of a stick car.

[Walter]

Looks great!!!

[Kwik92GT]

REALLY hoping this one stays together for ya!

[Maximus]

Me too. I want to keep it a stick car, but Damn, if its only going to last 7 hits, then I have to change something.

[Maximus]

My Kindergarten education for using scissors came in handy last night! I needed to make a mount for my trans/diff pump, so I grabbed some cardboard to make a template and went to work!



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Hopefully, next week, my DS will be ready so that I can get this back on the road. I think Ill leave the slicks off for awhile so that I can enjoy driving this and be able to put some miles on it. This breakin shit is getting old!

[2Fast4You]

Enjoy it

[Maximus]

Wow was it HOT in the garage this weekend! I managed to get the pump mounted and started on the wiring under the dash.

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I screwed up and mis-marked the holes, so thats why the 2 are bigger.
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Ill wrap the collector with some Heat Wrap to help keep the pump alive, and maybe make a heat shield for it.
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Hopefully, my DS will be finished this week and I can get this back on the road. Im keeping the slicks off of it till I get the Tamer figured out, breaking shit is getting old and expensive. :(

[cstreu1026]

What’s the pump for?

[Maximus]

What’s the pump for?

Under WOT, the pump will send oil straight to the main shaft/gears via a -6 Hole. Some of the Higher HP guys are doing this, so I figured since I can break anything, Ill take all the extra precautions that I can get! LoL!

[Maximus]

HOPEFULLY, fingers crossed, Ill be firing up this back up tonight. I have a buddy coming over tonight to help me with bleeding the TOB and installing the exhaust. When thats done, its time to hit the switch and go for a ride. Im curious to see the difference in the 5 speed vs 6 speed. NO slicks will be on this until I get some miles on the Magnum and get the Tamer figured out. Hell, Ill probably just wash this season and just drive it on the street.

Forgot my cutters the other night, so I went old school...
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BAM!!!
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Im REALLY hoping I can figure this shit out as I WANT to keep this a 3 pedal Stang. It would be too easy to slap a PG in this, but Fuck all that. Manpedal FTW!!!


Wish me luck...

[2Fast4You]

It actually looks like it may work, let me know.

[draggin50]

Do you think the tamer is what was causing the issues?

[Maximus]

Do you think the tamer is what was causing the issues?

The lack of a Tamer was probably causing it. 6800, Side stepping the clutch, no give in the chassis, slicks grabbing like a mofo.....BAM!!! FN Cars.

[draggin50]

How you liking the 6 speed so far?

[Maximus]

Got everything finished up under the Mustang, including wrapping the exhaust, where it comes close to the pump.
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So I put 50 miles on it on Saturday and another 70 miles on it on Sunday. I remembered a spot that the locals use for evening festivities, and once I got there, I snapped some pics...

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Yes, its short, Yes its a Bridge, and most definitely has a turn at the end of it.

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Im thinking I need some wider tires up front, as I was having too much fun in the twisties and hills on the backroads!

[Kwik92GT]

THAT'S a short "track", I'd have to be a hard pass on running someone there. lol

Just throw the Maximum Motorsports catalog at it! :cool1:

[Maximus]

Great day on Saturday! I managed to get down to 11.86@125 on Street Tires and had fun running in True Street. I did miss my slicks thou, and hopefully, I can get this tamer figured out so that I can get back to the 10s.

New 15x7's upfront.
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Loaded up and ready for NMRA, True Street!
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Shined up and ready for a test hit.
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Long wait for our 2nd and 3rd runs, due to oil downs.
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[redfirepearlgt]

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....Nice

[k062693w]

Great day on Saturday! I managed to get down to 11.86@125 on Street Tires and had fun running in True Street. I did miss my slicks thou, and hopefully, I can get this tamer figured out so that I can get back to the 10s.

New 15x7's upfront.
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Loaded up and ready for NMRA, True Street!
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Shined up and ready for a test hit.
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Long wait for our 2nd and 3rd runs, due to oil downs.
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What an Absolutely Beautiful Car !!!

The drivetrain just adds to it ...

[Maximus]

What an Absolutely Beautiful Car !!!

The drivetrain just adds to it ...

THANKS!
I was fortunate enough to get some thumbs up and nice car from some of the Fans in the crowd...I guess being around it everyday, I tend to overlook all the hard work that Chris put into the body work and paint. Heck I drove it to work today, and as i was walking in, I had to do the "turn & look" :cool1:

[k062693w]

THANKS!
I was fortunate enough to get some thumbs up and nice car from some of the Fans in the crowd...I guess being around it everyday, I tend to overlook all the hard work that Chris put into the body work and paint. Heck I drove it to work today, and as i was walking in, I had to do the "turn & look" :cool1:

I can see that happening !!! LOL

Still a Beautiful Car !!!

[Kwik92GT]

Wish I could've made it there to check it out in person, pretty sure the pics don't really do it justice. You need to throw some juice at it! :smokin:

[Maximus]

I finally got the Coupe to a Dyno on Saturday. I was hoping for 420ish, but was rewarded with 455/401 on a Dynojet!

A buddy of mine wanted to ride over with me. "You arent trailering it with this rain?"
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We had to return to my garage and beat the inside of the drivers side fender in. Im guessing the springs have settled and its been a while since I had a passenger in it. So that took a minute and made us late. I made up for it on the Parkway as we saw north of 100mph for most of the 45 mile trip.
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First one to sign up!
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All strapped down ready to rip!
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3rd pull...
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455/401 was the best pull and Im happy with that.
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Cold ass ride home. Ill be looking to put some kind of Heater in this as I plan on driving it as often as I can!
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[NXcoupe]

What year is the engine? Mods? Great numbers!

[Maximus]

What year is the engine? Mods? Great numbers!

2017 w/Comp NSR Cams. Thanks!

[Walter]

18 intake, headers, e85??

[Maximus]

18 intake, headers, e85??

No, Yes, no.

[Walter]

Need yes, yes and yes!

[Maximus]

Made it up to E2O this past Saturday and I got to hang out with Shannon & Walter and ended up seeing a few other SBZ members! The early on rain drizzle, lasted about 5 minutes, but then the E2O crew did a great job on the clean up to get us back racing!

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A couple videos...
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I almost didnt go, but when these pics came up on my FB feed,(it was 12 years ago, to the day, that I got to drive Vinny's TT)well I had to load up and go!
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What a Great day at the track.

[2Fast4You]

Made it up to E2O this past Saturday and I got to hang out with Shannon & Walter and ended up seeing a few other SBZ members! The early on rain drizzle, lasted about 5 minutes, but then the E2O crew did a great job on the clean up to get us back racing!

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A couple videos...
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I almost didnt go, but when these pics came up on my FB feed,(it was 12 years ago, to the day, that I got to drive Vinny's TT)well I had to load up and go!
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What a Great day at the track.

Nice, good seeing and talking too you again, it's been a while.

[Maximus]

Good day for a drive last Sunday....

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Road was a bit rough, so I didnt want to push 5th gear.

[draggin50]

Probably run an 8.50 there if going down hill! Straight though!

[Maximus]

Proud Dad moment!!

My daughter is graduating the 8th grade! To celebrate, the school let them have a small, 8th grade only dance. She asked if I would take her and drop her off in the Mustang! I was super happy. She then asked if we could do a burnout as well!! :cool1:

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Video of Burnout...
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When I got home, I went ahead and put the slicks back on as I was headed to E2O in the morning to race withh teh UMTR.

After a couple shitty hits, I guessed my dial in and drew this cool old Chevelle.

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Then this was the result...

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I really need to gets this car dialed in as driving it back and forth 300 miles in one day, after all day at the track, sucks balls.

[draggin50]

Im sure Ive asked this already, but how much was our rear end cut down and the backspacing on your wheels?

[Maximus]

2-1/4" off each side.

Bead locks, 15x10, 4" BS w/1/8" spacer. 26x8.5-15 slick clears

[5.0calypso93lx]

Very cool to see you out beating on it!

What still needs to be dialed in?

[Maximus]

Very cool to see you out beating on it!

What still needs to be dialed in?

Driver mod...:o

[5.0calypso93lx]

Driver mod...:o

Lol. Only one way to get better at that

[draggin50]

2-1/4" off each side.

Bead locks, 15x10, 4" BS w/1/8" spacer. 26x8.5-15 slick clears

Stock tubs still?

My rear end has been cut down 2.5 inches per side and my wheels are the same with 4 inch BS. Just trying to see what I can get away with. You have the coil over spring in the stock location?

[Maximus]

Stock tubs still?

My rear end has been cut down 2.5 inches per side and my wheels are the same with 4 inch BS. Just trying to see what I can get away with. You have the coil over spring in the stock location?


Yes and Yes.

[k062693w]

Is it wrong that this car still almost gives me wood ???


I mean at my age and physical condition almost counts !!! LMFAO

[Kwik92GT]

Going to the dance in style!! Very cool! :cool1:

[PKFIRE]

Kids grow up so fast! Great your daughter enjoys your hobby. Car looks amazing.

[Maximus]

Woot Woot!

Take your kid to work day!

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Yes, I was lazy and didnt swap out the slicks. :D

[draggin50]

Every day is a good day when you can get them out and drive them! I need to get mine out and drive it before I start tearing it apart.

[Maximus]

I got around to putting the "street" tires back on and man, I sure did miss the spirited driving on the highway and backroads!

The drive back to work, after I picked the Mustang up from home, was too short, or I was just driving too fast.
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I figured, the Nova is off the lift, so I decided to go over the bolts on the underside of the Stang.
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Im also thinking about Powder Coating the Drag Rims since they are off.
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and Im also thinking of PC the Polished rims as well, since I cant leave anything alone, but Im not sure what color or finish.
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I should probably just leave it alone...

[5.0calypso93lx]

I really like the polished look of the street wheels. Do something wild on the drag wheels and leave the street wheels alone?

[redfirepearlgt]

THIS ^^^ +2

[Maximus]

Another night in the garage....funny I say that like Ive been out there everynight. :o

My 14 1/2 year old dog, puked on the carpet a couple times, so we had the carpet cleaners come out an douche it. Not sure why they couldnt clean it in the house, but I wasnt complaining.
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Anywho, got the old slicks off the rims and when I find some time, Ill head over to the PC guy and see what I can come up with.
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I also got the drivers side seat out and I plan a visit to my local upholstery shop at lunch
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Anywho, not much else going on. Kinda bored with it and thought about looking at trades, but Im not sure what I would want, so Ill just keep on keeping on. Maybe once it cools off a bit, Ill get motivated with it again. Ehh, who knows....

[Maximus]

Im on the fence with these. I was thinking the fronts would be all gold, but then I picked them up in person.

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Im going to mount the front tires with the blackwall out, and then I can mount the slicks myself, so I should have these on the car tonight to form my opinion on them. Either way, I was and still am bored with the black.

[5.0calypso93lx]

I like em? Hard to see past that big ol' toe in the last pic though :lol:

[Maximus]

I like em? Hard to see past that big ol' toe in the last pic though :lol:

LOL!!! I saw that after and was like, "I wonder who the 1st person to mention my Toe is going to be?" :D

[draggin50]

Like to see them with tires and on the car. I think they will look pretty good.

[Maximus]

Super happy with the wheels/tires after I got em mounted up!

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Hopefully I can get back to the track and make a full hit this time out!

[Walter]

Strong this one is.

[5.0calypso93lx]

That's hard AF. Nice work sir

[draggin50]

Id never take them off... They look so good on there!

[Maximus]

Yeah, I wish I would have went with ET Streets so that I dont have to change em out when I drive on the street & Strip

[NXcoupe]

Looks badass. Let me know when and where you're gonna race. I'd like to meet up

[Maximus]

Looks like I got a Date with a Malibu at Ohio Valley this Friday!

[PKFIRE]

Those wheel look great on it!

[CNTLOSE]

I have been gone from the site for a long time...nice to see your progress on this one. I think the last time I was on you had just got it painted.

[Maximus]

I have been gone from the site for a long time...nice to see your progress on this one. I think the last time I was on you had just got it painted.

Thanks! Welcome back!

[Maximus]

Not a whole bunch going on with this one, but I FINALLY got the material in for the front seat to get re-done!

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Danny @ Superior Interiors (Here in Bardstown) did a kick ass job on it. The ONLY bad thing, with the seat mounted in the Stang, now I can see just how bad the passenger side one is, so I have to order more material to get it recovered as well. Hopefully the supplier has enough of this material left, as Im thinking that Ill go ahead and have him make me some custom covers for a pair of Kirkeys. You know, just in case I ever want to take this to the next level...

[draggin50]

The seat turned out nice!

[redfirepearlgt]

WOW!! NICE Work. Looks OEM.

[Walter]

Daaaaaamn

[Kwik92GT]

Seat came out freakin awesome!

[k062693w]

They did a KickAss job Craig !!!

[Maximus]

He did! I drove it to work yesterday (on slicks) and I couldnt believe how much nicer the seat felt. It got me thinking that maybe I dont want to tear it apart and make it more Racecar.

[NXcoupe]

That did turn out really nice. He does great work.

[PKFIRE]

Seat looks great!

[NXcoupe]

Pictures don't do that car justice. That car is beautiful. Sounds fantastic and runs like a raped ape.

[Maximus]

Thanks guys!
It was fun seeing everyone on Saturday and its always a good day, when you can drive it back on to the trailer. :cool1:

[Maximus]

Some cool shots from Saturday...


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[Walter]

Looking good!!!

[MrRogers88GT]

Car is absolutely beautiful as always. I see some boost in its future!!

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[Maximus]

Car is absolutely beautiful as always. I see some boost in its future!!

:evilgrin:

[draggin50]

Those are some sweet pictures!!!

Cant wait to see how this one pans out over winter and back out come spring!

[Walter]

:evilgrin:

Fox/boost/t56 will be crazy!

[Maximus]

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I didnt realize that E85 needed so much pump running NA. :(

[NXcoupe]

Rather too much than not enough.

[Maximus]

I ordered some parts on Friday and BTR actually had the pump and one of the filters, so it was like an early Christmas!
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The Glenns Sleeper Tank is on order, but Holy Shit, $110 for regular UPS shipping!! I wasnt expecting that. :(

I had Jordan, Queen City Ts, make me up a patch to put over a logo on my Gear bag. She made me a couple extra...
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So I had my Upholstery guy stich em up on my Kirkey seat covers.
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I swear, one day, Ill learn to leave shit alone...

[draggin50]

Nice work on the seats! Sets them apart from all the others.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Purty!

[Maximus]

Another piece of the puzzle came in.
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and I got my Seat cover finished up as well.
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Hopefully, I can get it to the chassis shop soon to get my cage finished up.

[Walter]

Incredible!!!!

[NXcoupe]

Looking great.

[Kwik92GT]

Seats came out killer! :cool1:

[draggin50]

Seat turned out perfect!

[5.0calypso93lx]

I love it!

[Maximus]

I got around to getting the seat & bracket installed and other than being a lil tight in the hips, I think it turned out pretty well. Danny at Superior Interiors did a KICK Ass job!

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Im happy with my decision to get the Grey Crow 5 way harness. It pulls the small amount of grey out of the cover and blends in nicely.
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The hood is up in NKY getting fixed up and Im still in the air on what PA to install...

[NXcoupe]

I got around to getting the seat & bracket installed and other than being a lil tight in the hips, I think it turned out pretty well. Danny at Superior Interiors did a KICK Ass job!

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Im happy with my decision to get the Grey Crow 5 way harness. It pulls the small amount of grey out of the cover and blends in nicely.
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The hood is up in NKY getting fixed up and Im still in the air on what PA to install...

Does this seat make my ass look big?

[Maximus]

Does this seat make my ass look big?

Dude! Its a 17" and my ass is all crammed up in there. I miss the 19" like the ones in the Nova. :lol:

[draggin50]

I have the 17 inch seat too. Hard to fit anything any bigger in it though.

Side note, Kirkey did away with the 41700 seat and now they are different. And I need another one to match the one I have. Checked for the covers and they are $249 now... WTH???

[Walter]

You could get a 55170 seat and cover. They will visually look the same, only difference is small dimensional tweaks.

[draggin50]

You could get a 55170 seat and cover. They will visually look the same, only difference is small dimensional tweaks.

Ill probably just pick up 2 new 55170's and covers so they match. Side by side, you can notice the differences and it would bug the shit out of me.

[Maximus]

I finally went and picked up my hood from Brandon and with the help of my daughter, we got it mounted up.

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Ive been kicking the idea around of selling it, but then I took it for a drive and realized that I should probably just keep it and Mod it some more. :D

[5.0calypso93lx]

That thing is badass!

[Kwik92GT]

I finally went and picked up my hood from Brandon and with the help of my daughter, we got it mounted up.

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Ive been kicking the idea around of selling it, but then I took it for a drive and realized that I should probably just keep it and Mod it some more. :D

I like the 2nd idea much better! :lol:

[Rick93coupe]

That custom seat cover is really cool!

[redfirepearlgt]

i like the cupie doll on the dash.

[Maximus]

i like the cupie doll on the dash.

Actually, its Buddy Christ.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Christ

[Maximus]

Ive been kicking the idea around of selling it, but then I took it for a drive and realized that I should probably just keep it and Mod it some more. :D

Turbosmart WGs & BOV ordered, Precision 76/75 ordered, Flowtech Coyote Turbo headers ordered, MAFfab tubular front support bar & rear bar with parachute ordered and Appointment made with Cambo Built for some upgrades.

:D

[NXcoupe]

Turbosmart WGs & BOV ordered, Precision 76/75 ordered, Flowtech Coyote Turbo headers ordered, MAFfab tubular front support bar & rear bar with parachute ordered and Appointment made with Cambo Built for some upgrades.

:D

You are gonna love it! Congrats!

[Walter]

Turbosmart WGs & BOV ordered, Precision 76/75 ordered, Flowtech Coyote Turbo headers ordered, MAFfab tubular front support bar & rear bar with parachute ordered and Appointment made with Cambo Built for some upgrades.

:D

You motorboatin' son of a gun you!

[redfirepearlgt]

Turbosmart WGs & BOV ordered, Precision 76/75 ordered, Flowtech Coyote Turbo headers ordered, MAFfab tubular front support bar & rear bar with parachute ordered and Appointment made with Cambo Built for some upgrades.

:D

Nice. Now that's the old Craig I remember.

[MrRogers88GT]

Boosted Coyote!!! Still going to be T56? Stick shift boosted Coyote will be a hoot!!

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[Maximus]

You are gonna love it! Congrats!


You motorboatin' son of a gun you!


Nice. Now that's the old Craig I remember.

LoL!! I figured Im already Balls Deep in with it $$$$$wise, so why not just throw more at it. :o


Boosted Coyote!!! Still going to be T56? Stick shift boosted Coyote will be a hoot!!
For now. Although, for what I have to pay for a New Twin Disc clutch, I could get a PTC TQ converter. :)

[Silver Bullet]

LoL!! I figured Im already Balls Deep in with it $$$$$wise, so why not just throw more at it. :o


For now. Although, for what I have to pay for a New Twin Disc clutch, I could get a PTC TQ converter. :)


A stick would be cool, but your going to need a "built" transmission to go fast like the other stick guys... and there will be carnage!!

An auto would be Fast!

[Maximus]

A stick would be cool, but your going to need a "built" transmission to go fast like the other stick guys... and there will be carnage!!

An auto would be Fast!

Its got a Magnum in there now, so that should be good to go with 750 wheel. Im sure Ill want to go faster at a certain point and switch over to a TH400 or PG.

[Jeff88coupe]

I told you there was lots of room for power adder activities under that hood.

[Maximus]

I told you there was lots of room for power adder activities under that hood.

How about this......"2023, the Year Jeff gets his Coupe out and Driving!!" :cool1:

[Silver Bullet]

How about this......"2023, the Year Jeff gets his Coupe out and Driving!!" :cool1:

I second this!!

[cstreu1026]

I second this!!

I’ll second your second!

[Kwik92GT]

How about this......"2023, the Year Jeff gets his Coupe out and Driving!!" :cool1:

^^^ THIS!! ^^^

[Kwik92GT]

Turbosmart WGs & BOV ordered, Precision 76/75 ordered, Flowtech Coyote Turbo headers ordered, MAFfab tubular front support bar & rear bar with parachute ordered and Appointment made with Cambo Built for some upgrades.

:D

Hell yeah! :cool1:

[Maximus]

Got some time to actually work on the Mustang on Sunday.

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MAF makes these cool brackets, so that I can mount up my turn signal lenses.
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On to the rear...
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HEAVY Mofos!!
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Got some more parts coming in, so hopefully I can have this buttoned up next weekend.

[NXcoupe]

Cool!

[PKFIRE]

Nice work!

[Maximus]

Got my 2nd Turn signal Lens in, so I went ahead and bolted them both up.
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Much better. I need to get a new pigtail for the drivers side as it was working, and I just jabbed the side marker light into the new lens for pics.
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I figured I might as well mock up the 4" IC, and cut the headlight assembly to clear it.
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I plan on having a buddy of mine come over and help me set up my new welder I got and then weld on the new front support bar. Once that is done, Ill move on to the rear and get the rear bar/parachute mounted up.


Thanks for tuning in!

[Walter]

Looking good pal!

[redfirepearlgt]

sweet!

[Maximus]

Came back from our trip and wanted to get some work done on the Mustang.


So I dropped the tank and installed the rear parachute mount.
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I had a little buddy out here with me, until I fired up the grinder, then she took off to the porch. She is a stray that showed up a few weeks ago and decided to stick around us for now.
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I have a friend stopping by after work this week, to help me set up my welder, then we/I will finish up the front bar install.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Progress is a beautiful thing!

[Maximus]

Did some more work last night.

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Hopefully Ill have the back all buttoned up later on tonight.

Its going to Cambo Built so that Cam can finish the CM cage, window net, seat belts and HOT & Cold sides.
My next "to do" is to make the dash come out with very little effort so that he can cut where needed and keep the car mobile.


FUn times...

[5.0calypso93lx]

Badass! What chute kit is that?

[Maximus]

These guys.

https://mafracing.com/

I have used their stuff before and its nice!

[redfirepearlgt]

I think I could safely say that your buddy Vinny would approve. Looks nice Craig.

[Maximus]

Thanks!



Worked out in the garage last night and it seemed like I didnt do shit. I got this all together to realize that Im not happy with it. Im positive I drilled the piece with it mounted upside down, so Ill address that this evening.
Always something...

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[2Fast4You]

Heck Yeah!

[Maximus]

Its easier to remove a 1/2 filled tank, than it is to install it and it sucks ass when all your fuel jugs are full. Good thing I had my Glenns Sleeper Tank handy.

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Installed the tank, to only realize that Im a dumbass and hooked the feed & return lines up wrong. So I dropped it down, again, switched the lines, and it was all good.

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I also flipped the cross-bar and everything lined up much better!

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Up next, weld the front bumper bar and then remove the interior and get the car up to Cam for the CM 10pt, Hot & Cold side, and Im sure Ill have other stuff for him to do as well.


Have a great weekend!

[2Fast4You]

Sweet Mother of Mary!

[MrRogers88GT]

I'm digging it! Looks good buddy.

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[redfirepearlgt]

sassy!

[NXcoupe]

Sweet.

[Maximus]

Thanks guys.

Every time I pack a chute, I always ask myself, why I put one on. :lol:

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Up next, take out the interior and make it where the dash is easily removable for my Fab guy.

[NXcoupe]

Thanks guys.

Every time I pack a chute, I always ask myself, why I put one on. :lol:

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Up next, take out the interior and make it where the dash is easily removable for my Fab guy.

Looking good. Chute is a pita, but a necessary evil.

[Maximus]

Im hoping so! LOL!!

[redfirepearlgt]

No more sleeper look. Looks great man. The whole car just looks awesome. Hope to see it look like a blurry maroon streak going down the track and so straight you can steer it with 1 finger on the wheel.

[Maximus]

My friend from work came over last night to make sure my new Eastwood Welder was set up correctly and to weld the front support on for me.

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After he was finished up, I went ahead and prepd the bar, and then sprayed on some gray paint. I only had gray, no black, but ya won't see it anyway.

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Up next, tear into the interior or should I say, tear out the interior to get it ready for the 10pt addition. :)

Thanks for tuning in.

[Maximus]

I put the front end back on to double check fitment, and it fits! LOL!!

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Hopefully next week, all these parts, will be finding their new home on the Stang!

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Yall have a Great weekend!

[redfirepearlgt]

nice stack of toys.

[Walter]

Looking good Craig

[PKFIRE]

Nice fitment on the crash bar! Sits behind the bumper nicely.

[redfirepearlgt]

Don't know which I envy more Craig, the car or the talent of the guy doing the work.

[Maximus]

MAF makes some Killer parts for sure!

Seems like Ive been here before...
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Dash is loose, now I just have to make sure all the pieces arent zip tied to it, so tha Cam can remove it and then fit it back up once the down bars are installed.
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My Supervisor came in to help me, good thing I dont need supervison as she was nappin on the job!
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[5.0calypso93lx]

Gettin serious now!

[Walter]

Kickass cat!

[Maximus]

Taking it Cambo-Built on Saturday morning!

Yes, she is a very cool cat. :cool1:

[Maximus]

Cam's customer was delayed picking up his Scamp, so I couldnt take the Mustang to him till yesterday.

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Nice sunset made for a cool pic.

I didnt even ask Cam for an ETA, cause we all know Fab guys work on their own schedule. :lol:

[5.0calypso93lx]

That is a badass pic! Love seeing the progress

[NXcoupe]

I agree, fantastic pic. Hope it's not in chassis prison for very long.

[Maximus]

Im kinda hoping it is as I have a Hot mess going on in the garage right now...

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[Maximus]

Im kinda hoping it is as I have a Hot mess going on in the garage right now...

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[Maximus]

Cam is making some progress on the Mustang and sent me some pics.

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He is going to run the 3" thru here...
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IC mounted up!
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Ive learned to NEVER tell a Painter, or Chassis guy that Im not in a hurry, but with my Chevy II project going on, I really dont have the room for both cars in my garage....so I told him, Take your time. :eek:

Of course, hes now in a hurry to get it knocked out as he has other cars waiting to get in. :lol:

[redfirepearlgt]

nice craig!

[PKFIRE]

Looking good! I like the fitment up front!

[Maximus]

Thanks!

Cam sent me this pic over the weekend...
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I think Im going to have him weld on some -16 or -20 fiitings on to the radiator and switch out the hoses. It will make for better routing and there will be no instance where the hose can be blown off.

[Maximus]

More progress!

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Video walkaround....

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I have some -16 fittings coming, so Ill be switching out the factory Rad hoses as well.


Thanks for tuning in!

[NXcoupe]

Wow! Looking good! I guess a rematch is in our future?

[Maximus]

Wow! Looking good! I guess a rematch is in our future?

It will be a while before its all ready, but yes, I hope to be back out bustin em off with you and everyone else in here. :cool1:

[NXcoupe]

It will be a while before its all ready, but yes, I hope to be back out bustin em off with you and everyone else in here. :cool1:

:bigthumb

[Maximus]

I got to see the Mustang in person this am and Im thrilled with the progress!

Not alot of new pics, but I snapped some anyway.

Cam plans on cutting the TB and then welding on the Vibrant band clamp assembly. I asked if we could cut it at an angle so that the tube isnt pointing skyward.

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These 2 holes dont line up very well, so we are going to drill the flange out and we should be good to go.

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We also found that the steering shaft was hitting the rear tube; hopefully we can just shorten the shaft on the column and then re-align it.

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The 3" DP will run through the K-member eng mount. Its gioing to be tight, but it will actually be a solid 3" piece with 2 V-bands welded on.

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We might have to fab up a partial -10 (1/2") hardline for the drainback line, into the -10 bung on the drivers side oil pan.

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I bought some -16 adapters for the radiator lines, so hopefully those allow some more clearance as well.


Thanks for tuning in!!

[PKFIRE]

Very cool!

[NXcoupe]

Looking great!

[Maximus]

Got my new intake in today.
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Had some clearance issues with the adapter and TB,

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So Cam broke out the grinder.

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So while he was fiing that, I snapped some more pics of the build.

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My Blue Chevy II is still spread out over my 2 car garage, so Im in no hurry at all for Cam to get this finished up. Im anxious to get back behind the wheel, but it will happen when it happens.


Thanks for tunig in.

[Walter]

The progress looks great, you will be rippin before you know it!

[NXcoupe]

I really, really like that new holley intake. I may swap out the Sniper for one of those, and then portmatch it to the heads. Car is coming along nicely. Good to see it moving along, sorry to see that beautiful paint ground off, but progress nonetheless.

[Maximus]

The Mustang is still at the shop (which is fine as Im not done with my Blue car) but Cam sent me some updated pics.


No stupid ass front bumper exhaust exit here.
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Hopefully he will be starting on the 10 point here soon.

[NXcoupe]

I like it!

[Walter]

Atta boy!

[Maximus]

Nothing new to report as Cam knows that Ive been working on my Blue Chevy II and that I need all the room I can get in my 2 car garage. So the Stang has been in the back of his shop.

However, I went to his shop, met with him, gave him some more $$$$ and we came up with a plan to get it finished up.

I will be switching over to a PG trans and a Drag radial, and Im hoping to join in on the fun in the NMCA 8.60 Index class, but not sure when Ill actually be competitive there. The car being "legal" to run in that class is more important at this time.

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He will be notching the wheel tubs as I want to keep the back seat and not do a full mini-tub but I will be running AFCO Coil-Over shocks and Im really testinghis skills as I told him I would like tailpipe(s) He said one is doable, but 2 will be a miracle! LoL!!
So I guess we will see...

Thanks Mike & Cameron getting me setback up with a New PW & Email as I switched computers and lost my old shit. :lol:

[NXcoupe]

Nothing new to report as Cam knows that Ive been working on my Blue Chevy II and that I need all the room I can get in my 2 car garage. So the Stang has been in the back of his shop.

However, I went to his shop, met with him, gave him some more $$$$ and we came up with a plan to get it finished up.

I will be switching over to a PG trans and a Drag radial, and Im hoping to join in on the fun in the NMCA 8.60 Index class, but not sure when Ill actually be competitive there. The car being "legal" to run in that class is more important at this time.

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He will be notching the wheel tubs as I want to keep the back seat and not do a full mini-tub but I will be running AFCO Coil-Over shocks and Im really testinghis skills as I told him I would like tailpipe(s) He said one is doable, but 2 will be a miracle! LoL!!
So I guess we will see...

Thanks Mike & Cameron getting me setback up with a New PW & Email as I switched computers and lost my old shit. :lol:

You're welcome! Glad to hear it's coming along.

[Maximus]

Progress pics! Woot Woot!
I dont think this will be out this year, but its cool to see work being done on it.

He is going to cut off 1/4- 1/2" off each side to get these to tuck up under here

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He is also going to be moving the Anti-roll bar so that the exhaust can run out to the bumper and Ill be running coil-overs.

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Im wanting to keep the back seat, so he is doing a "mini" mini-tub

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Thanks for tuning in.:D

[redfirepearlgt]

wow.

[NXcoupe]

Looks great.

[Maximus]

Thanks!

Im hoping to have some more pics tomorrow as Im running up to Cam's shop to drop off more $$$$. :lol:

[Maximus]

Cam has the Mini-Mini tubs installed, but he still has to finish weld & seam-seal it, but its looking good!

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My Afco shocks should be in this week as well, so he should be able to start on that process as well.
He also told me that he cut 3/8" off of each side of the rear end, so that the tires are tucked under the fender better.
Im hoping that we can get the exhaust up and over the rear end as I want to run the exhaust out to the rear bumper.

I cant wait to get this home and get it running/fired up again!

[NXcoupe]

Cool! Keep at it!

[Maximus]

I plan on keeping the factory style fuel tank, but Cam still has to make room for the coil overs...

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He went ahead and seam-sealed & painted the tubs...

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Rear-end is getting prep'd for coil over mounts and another round of shortening. (1/4" on each side)

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Stay tuned...