1992 Coupe project

[draggin50]

As you all know, I picked up a 92 Coupe off of a buddy of mine that is also on here slow86fiveoh (Marcus). It was on here for sale a couple times I think. Charlie Taylor had it, then Jason Crabtree. Its a pretty clean little car.

As for the car. It has a stock 5.0 that has been freshened up. Stock down to the clutch fan and throttle body. It has an On3 kit with a 70mm turbo set at around 6 pounds right now, 39lb injectors, PiMP XS system and a 255 pump. Transmission is a PA C4 with a PTC converter. Converter is a little on the tight side so it may get pulled and sent back for a re stall. 8.8 has a 3.27 gear. UPR uppers and lowers, and Mac exhaust.

Already swapped the front suspension. Added the Team Z K member and A arms, Strange struts with 14-150 springs and manual steering rack.

Took it to Edgewater a few weeks back. Made 2 passes, both not making any boost till just at the 60' marker. Went a 12.67 @ 107. Plenty of room for improvement.

I have a ported truck lower I got from Greg (Kwik92GT) to go along with the Systemax upper and a 70mm throttle body. A set of Holley heads also came with it.

I have the 5 lug front spindles and rotors that I salvaged off of the 94 that I picked up from Chad393na that I may use to swap it over to 5 lug so I can run the 17" Alumastars on the front.

Plans are to crank up the boost and see how it does. Id like to throw a set of Trick Flow 11r heads on it as those will allow me to grow into them later on. Not sure how they work with the stock bottom end though.
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[TooFast98Cobra]

Badass!

[draggin50]

Thanks man! You have anything in the works right now?

[NXcoupe]

Nice. Can't wait to see what it'll do.

[draggin50]

Im going to have to get it to you soon. Ive got to get this thing making some power!!!

[Maximus]

Thats a clean Coupe, nice addition to your collection!

[Kwik92GT]

REALLY like this car as you already know. I think if I was you I'd go ahead and put the Holley heads on it along with the ported lower/Systemax upper, maybe toss a TF Stage 1 cam in there if you have the means/time etc., and then tune it and see how the converter acts after the upgrades, I'm betting with the extra power it'll loosen to where it works much better. Turning the boost up as the car sits now may do the same thing as well in regards to the converter. Just my .02. :dunno:

[redfirepearlgt]

Nice looking project Brian. Text me when you are heading down again.

[draggin50]

Thats a clean Coupe, nice addition to your collection!

Thanks Craig! I need to down size some and that may be happening soon. I currently have 5 of them in the garage. Way to many to keep up with!


REALLY like this car as you already know. I think if I was you I'd go ahead and put the Holley heads on it along with the ported lower/Systemax upper, maybe toss a TF Stage 1 cam in there if you have the means/time etc., and then tune it and see how the converter acts after the upgrades, I'm betting with the extra power it'll loosen to where it works much better. Turning the boost up as the car sits now may do the same thing as well in regards to the converter. Just my .02. :dunno:

That's what I should do! I keep trying to tell myself that! The parts are just laying there. I can only hope that it free's up the converter some. It should run pretty good at that point.

Nice looking project Brian. Text me when you are heading down again.

Ill do that Chad. I picked the worst day to go and I didn't figure anyone else would show up. Spurt of the moment thing and it rained as soon as I pulled in. Go figure!

[NXcoupe]

Let me know if you decide to sell the shortblock that came out of that yellow GT.

[draggin50]

That one is still in the boys 86. Had it set up to go in the old Model A truck I was doing, sold the Model A and kept it. My boy wanted it so he got it. Hasn't been drove yet. Start up and idle is all its seen.

[NXcoupe]

I'd trade a forged piston shortblock for it, just to get the original engine back in that GT

[TooFast98Cobra]

Thanks man! You have anything in the works right now?
Yes sir the n/t notch is done and ready

[Silver Bullet]

Love it!!

[draggin50]

Yes sir the n/t notch is done and ready

The pictures sure look good!


Love it!!

Thanks! I like the old school draglites on it. Kind of brings back the memories of my first one. May just have to keep it that way.

[redfirepearlgt]

I cant believe you sold the Cobra!

[draggin50]

Time for something new.

[redfirepearlgt]

How about a 17 Gt premium with navigation and leather...and a Roush setup?

[TooFast98Cobra]

In selling my belaks brian. Can give u a deal on them and ship them.
Rears are single beadlock.

[draggin50]

Shoot me some pictures Bill. I always liked those wheels too.

[draggin50]

Ok, Ill get back on this...

Didn't do much to the car this past year. Pretty much just drove it around and enjoyed it. I went to the track a few times as it sat. Best pass was a 12.67@ 107. Still bone stock on 6lbs.

Went down to Williamsburg for the Airport race and had a blast down there. Hopefully they can get the township to let the continue it this year. They fought it to the end with no good outcome...

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[draggin50]

I was going to throw the Holley heads and Systemax intake on it but Shannon made me a killer deal on his old motor.

Stock bottom end with AFR 165's, Anderson N412 cam, and Systemax intake.
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[draggin50]

While I was down there made a deal on the black car.
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[draggin50]

Spent a little bit of time on the dyno trying to get the red car to make some power.
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Mike did a great job working on it. Fighting through issues with the boost controller and the wastegate. Still managed to pick up around 75 hp and a bunch of torque. Once I get the new wastegate and controller on it, Ill be taking it back to see what we can do... Unless I get the Marti report back and the numbers are lower than what I original thought. Just the cheap report shows its 1 of 328. Ill be getting the deluxe report here soon.

[TooFast98Cobra]

Liking this!!! Start a thread on the black coupe. It looks nice.

[draggin50]

Liking this!!! Start a thread on the black coupe. It looks nice.

Its a nice little coupe. Dart SHP 363 with a 5 speed. Still full weight with air and power steering and full interior. It runs pretty good. I went 10.24@133 I think in it. I know Shannon has been 9.80's or .90's in it. I didn't make but 4 passes in it last year.

[draggin50]

Looking for a set of 28 spline, stock length, 5 lug axles to swap it over. If any one has a set, let me know.

[draggin50]

Started the engine removal today. Guess Ill go ahead and put the new engine in and see where it goes from there.
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[draggin50]

Questions about the header wrap... Leave it on or take it off? Ive read somewhere that its not good to have it on. Causes cracking. My last set up wasn't wrapped.

[Walter]

I say leave it wrapped

[draggin50]

I think Im going too. Ive been reading up on it for an hour now. Seems like most people don't have any issues with cracking that I could find.

[Rick93coupe]

I'd leave it on, the heat containment alone is worth the risk.

[draggin50]

Im just going to leave it on. Makes it a pain in the ass putting the headers on but Ill get it.

Im going to try to get it finished up tomorrow and running. I have a transmission leak I need to fix too while its out.

[Mustard]

I had my long tubes wrapped. I loved it. Never had any issues with cracking.

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[draggin50]

Engine is out... Id like to get the engine bay painted while its out.
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Bought a new (stock) oil pan and drilled it for the 10an fitting. Rob Lewis welded it up for me. Got the pan installed.
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[Kwik92GT]

Nice! Good to see you're getting some work done on this one. Can't wait to see it out and see what you can get out of it.

[draggin50]

Ill have this one running soon and back to getting some tuning done. Still just a stock block motor so it will be limited some.

Still up in the air on how I want to go with this one. Its a fairly low number car so I don't want it to spiral out of control.

[Mustard]

Ill have this one running soon and back to getting some tuning done. Still just a stock block motor so it will be limited some.

Still up in the air on how I want to go with this one. Its a fairly low number car so I don't want it to spiral out of control.Everyone says that lol

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[redfirepearlgt]

...........Its a fairly low number car so I don't want it to spiral out of control.

Oh come on! WHERE'S THE BEEF? You know its going on corn and FI.

[Walter]

Def run it on corn for that safety. Just go as fast as you can go on the setup. Race yourself, there always meat on the bone!

[draggin50]

Im all for swapping over to E85!! Hard to beat it.

My original plans was a 8.2 Dart motor with an 80mm and th400. I just don't know if I want to do it to the red car just yet. Thought about swapping the black car over but its so fun to drive.

[draggin50]

Ordered my block plate and turbo drain lines and fittings. Going from the clamped on hose to some braided 10an line. Once they show up, I can get the flywheel on and get the turbo mounted before it goes back in. Gotta love the On3 kit. Its a pain in the ass to do when its in.

Still need to order injectors and fuel pump yet.

Waiting on the Marti statistics report to come too.

[Maximus]

I passed Thorntons today and E85 was $1.15/gal!!

[exrider416]

Car looks good and should run well also. What pump setup are you planning to go with? I think I’m going to redo my cold side on my on3 kit, can’t stand the miter cut on the pipe going to the throttle body.

$1.15! I just paid $2.79 a gallon for e85 and it was actually 67% according to my ethanol sensor

[draggin50]

It was 2.39 the last time I saw it which was 2 weeks ago. I always have to drive to get it anyways. Closest place is 25 miles or so from me.

67% sucks!!! I don't think I have ever got un 78% and that was 2 winters ago. Usually its right around 85-88%.

I think Im going with a 340 pump. I don't think Ill take this one over 550 or so anyways. Still be pretty fun for this year I guess. Im not sure why they did that angled cold side pipe... It would be so much nicer with just a bend there. Its a cheap kit and works well for the price but it sure shows. I think next winter, Ill make a huge step up and go with the Stainless Works, CG Fab, or something more along those lines. Even the Valley Speed headers seem to be decent for the money.

[Walter]

E85 was 1.57 today on beechmont ave

[draggin50]

I need to get my cans filled up soon! You checked any down your way yet?

[Walter]

70%

[draggin50]

Man that sucks.

I check every now and then and Ive never got under 78%. Usually its always 85-88%.

[Walter]

70 is fine for what I do

[Kwik92GT]

Anything over about 50 will get you most of the benefits of E that you'd be looking for in anything but a combo on the absolute edge with it's tune. If you don't mind doing a little extra work you might want to put like a Walbro 450, 485, or 525 (Hellcat) in there. They are all E85 compatible and will give you a ton more ceiling for fueling.

[draggin50]

Getting ready to order the axles to swap over to 5 lug. Gonna put the pro stars on the red car and get something different for the black one.

[draggin50]

Anything over about 50 will get you most of the benefits of E that you'd be looking for in anything but a combo on the absolute edge with it's tune. If you don't mind doing a little extra work you might want to put like a Walbro 450, 485, or 525 (Hellcat) in there. They are all E85 compatible and will give you a ton more ceiling for fueling.

I was thinking of putting a 450 in it. I think that will get me where I want to be for now. Later on down the road, Ill go with 2 pumps and a better fuel system.

[draggin50]

Im still waiting on the Marti statistic report to come in... Its been a couple weeks and haven't heard a thing yet. Anxious to see the break down of it.

[NXcoupe]

That makes 2 of us

[draggin50]

That makes 2 of us

It was ordered on the 26th. I haven't got an email or anything from them yet. I know it took me forever to get in touch with them this time so Im sure it probably has a lot to do with people off work or working from home due to this plague. Im still running to the mailbox every day looking for it!

[draggin50]

And what is up with Jegs anymore???

Used to be able to order something by 10 and it would show up the next day. Ive been waiting for 3 days now of my turbo drain line parts and a block plate. Im about to just use Summit from now on.

[draggin50]

Parts arrived a little bit ago. Now time to go out and try to get a few steps of progress in today.

Have the block plate and flex plate to put on and then start on the turbo kit. Hopefully it will be ready to put back in today.

[draggin50]

Well, this really might change things now.
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[Walter]

What's changing?

[draggin50]

The direction I want to go with it I think. Being a low number car, I don't know what I want to do.

[Walter]

Build it up!!!!

[draggin50]

Haha, Its just another Mustang right?

[exrider416]

That’s how I feel about the cobra. Just another clean mustang lol

[redfirepearlgt]

The direction I want to go with it I think. Being a low number car, I don't know what I want to do.

What are you, A Muscle Car Maniac or some 'keep it under glass, and wipe it down with a diaper Car Club Member'? LET THE MODS BEGIN!

Anything can be returned to stock as long as its not been cut on.

[draggin50]

That’s how I feel about the cobra. Just another clean mustang lol

Id probably be a little less persuaded to do it to the Cobra but being that it was already done, Id stick to it. They are just cars. Now in another 20 years, what will they bring?

[draggin50]

What are you, A Muscle Car Maniac or some 'keep it under glass, and wipe it down with a diaper Car Club Member'? LET THE MODS BEGIN!

Anything can be returned to stock as long as its not been cut on.

I was about to start cutting! I already have a mini tub kit, and a narrowed 8.8 is on the way. That changes things.

[redfirepearlgt]

^^^^ :bigthumb:rockon::rockon::evilgrin:

[JIMS SVT]

I was about to start cutting! I already have a mini tub kit, and a narrowed 8.8 is on the way. That changes things.

Doooo it!

[Walter]

Do what you want to do. Nevermind 20yrs from now. Where will you be in life 20yrs from now??? All we have is today.

[exrider416]

Motivational speaker ^^^^

[Kwik92GT]

If you don't wan to do tubs now I don't think you'll lose anything at the track with today's tires. Look at the times these guys are running on 275s.

[draggin50]

Do what you want to do. Nevermind 20yrs from now. Where will you be in life 20yrs from now??? All we have is today.

Haha, I'll probably be pushing up daisies in 20 years!

[draggin50]

If you don't wan to do tubs now I don't think you'll lose anything at the track with today's tires. Look at the times these guys are running on 275s.

Very true. These tires are a game changer now a days. I just like they look of them. Even with Craigs just having a narrowed rear end and stock tubs looks real good.

[cstreu1026]

If it isn’t a pristine, low mile, unmolested show piece do the production numbers really matter.

[draggin50]

If it isn’t a pristine, low mile, unmolested show piece do the production numbers really matter.

Ive thought about that too. Its not low mileage but pretty clean overall. Nothing is done right now that cant be put back. The A/C was already pulled off when I bought it and someone added the radio.

[Walter]

Mod it!!!

[cstreu1026]

Big tire car!

[draggin50]

Mod it!!!

You're a bad influence!!!

[draggin50]

Big tire car!

12 second, big tire car? Then I would be a bracket racer!

[draggin50]

Still slowly picking up parts for this one.

Picked up a JW Ultra bell for the C4.

Also picked up a set of 60lb injectors from Evolved.

Getting closer. Still haven't decided which route I am going to go.

[draggin50]

Selling the black car gave me a little motivation to get this one back up and running.

Installed the Ultra bell and put the old PTC converter back in. I'll try it out with the new motor and see how it does. If its still too tight, Ill get it back out and to them to loosen up.

New motor is in, headers and turbo are on. Just need to get it bolted up and wired.

[draggin50]

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[redfirepearlgt]

git er dun! cool

[JIMS SVT]

If its still too tight, Ill get it back out and to them to loosen up.
.

Just throw some more boost at it. That will loosen it up.

[k062693w]

Just throw some more boost at it. That will loosen it up.



I like this idea !!!

[draggin50]

Just throw some more boost at it. That will loosen it up.

That's what Im thinking!

It was tight behind the stock motor with 6lbs. This one is a 10:1 motor with AFR heads and Anderson N412 cam and a Systemax intake. And Id like to be around 12lbs. We'll see if it changes or not.

[Kwik92GT]

Nice to see you are going to get this one back out. I'm betting the converter loosens a decent bit going to a "built" engine at 12lbs vs the stocker at 6. Can't wait to see it at the track.

[draggin50]

Ill have another one out too but it will be a minute. Still searching for one... Things are everywhere until you go to buy one.

[draggin50]

Nice to see you are going to get this one back out. I'm betting the converter loosens a decent bit going to a "built" engine at 12lbs vs the stocker at 6. Can't wait to see it at the track.

It seemed like it loosened up some on the dyno with the stock motor and just more boost. We'll see.

[draggin50]

I finally got the Contour fan mounted to a new aluminum radiator. Need to get it wired up and installed.

What is everyone doing to wire up fans? Any controller out there that is better than another or just relays?
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[Kwik92GT]

I used this dual 70 amp relay board from Leash https://leashelectronics.com/products/dual-70-amp-relay-board for my Contour fans and controlling when the fans kick on with my Dominator.

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If you want PWM control I've heard pretty good things from people about this one.

http://https://derale.com/product-footer/electric-fans/fan-controllers/pwm-controller/pwm-fan-controller-push-in-probe-detail

[NXcoupe]

We just installed the derale one, it works really well

[slow86fiveoh]

My car has a dakota digital fan controller i believe it comes with dual 70 amp relays for the high and low speed control. It seems to work pretty good so far.

[draggin50]

My car has a dakota digital fan controller i believe it comes with dual 70 amp relays for the high and low speed control. It seems to work pretty good so far.

That's the one I was looking into. Heard a lot of good about it. Im going to look into the others also. Ill text ya tomorrow.

[draggin50]

Got the intake and throttle body on. Installed a Stifflers transmission crossmember also. Made a little progress before the oldest boy came over and he wanted to get his running again.
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[draggin50]

Finally bled the brakes and put a hood back on the 86. Still have a lot left to do to it. Its been down for 5 years Id say. Putting the 86 quarter glass back in too. Fired up and ran like a dream.
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[draggin50]

Finally pulled the exhaust of. The turbo sure didn't like the chambered mufflers on the dyno. So Ill have a complete Mac exhaust for sale if anyone is in need....
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[draggin50]

So I bought the old black car back. I missed that damn thing and bugged him enough to get him to sell it back to me. So.... I am pulling the Prostars off of it since I picked up a new set of wheels for it and putting them on the red car. Also started the 5 lug conversion. Just using the Mk7 rotors on the front for now. Ordered a set of Moser 28 spline axles, 3 inch studs, and a Moser girdle.
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[draggin50]

Got the Tial 44 wastegate today. Installed the green and red spring for around 7 lbs to start. Ready to get this one fired back up.

Still waiting on my Moser axles to get the rear end buttoned up.

[draggin50]

Put a set of 5 lug Moser axles in and installed a girdle.
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[draggin50]

Just what I needed... Another project. 1964 Fairlane 500. Im digging this one though. Had a set of the cheap Jegs wheels so I put them on since the others were flat. All the trim was in the trunk. Just going to put a 302 and C4 in this one and drive it once I figure out what kind of cheap paint I can throw on it. Its a rough old car but pretty cool.

Also picked up a 67 Fairlane too but I may just move that one down the road since I have this one now.
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[S281SC]

My dad says he likes your 68 mustang seats in the 64. Good mod :)


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[draggin50]

We looked at them today and we thought that was what they were. Good to know 100%!

[96GTAnthony]

Let's see the 67 Fairlane!!

[Maximus]

The Fairlane needs its own Build Thread! :cool1:

[TooFast98Cobra]

Love this thread!

[draggin50]

The 67 Fairlane. May sell this one so I can focus more on the 64 and all the other Mustangs here.

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[motox159]

I dig the Fairlane, favorite body style of the years. Good scores!

[draggin50]

I dig the Fairlane, favorite body style of the years. Good scores!

I was happy finding them both! They are getting harder to find.

Ive always wanted a Thunderbolt clone so now's my chance! It will just be a cruiser, nothing special. Still just a cool old car. The 67 is still up in the air. That would make a cool gasser!

[draggin50]

Rear end is all back together now. Will be putting a set of Mk 7, 5 lug front rotors on tomorrow. Got tires on the front Bogart wheels so I may put them on this on for now. May try to get it fired up this week. Im not far off from having it running.

[redfirepearlgt]

nice

[Kwik92GT]

Ready to see this back out soon and see how it does with all of the improvements. :cool1:

[draggin50]

Id be happy right around 500 to the wheels. I think that's realistic.

I still need to address the fuel system. Id like to switch over to E85 also.

[NXcoupe]

I have some stuff for sale. Pump, filters, etc.

[slow86fiveoh]

Have you seen the holley 525lph drop in fuel hat/pump assembly its $300 and looks like a nice setup

[draggin50]

Have you seen the holley 525lph drop in fuel hat/pump assembly its $300 and looks like a nice setup

Got a link to it? I havent seen it.

[slow86fiveoh]

https://www.andersonfordmotorsport.com/12-347-holley-sniper-525-lph-fuel-pump-module-86-97-mustang-5-0l-4-6l/

[draggin50]

I have some stuff for sale. Pump, filters, etc.

Ill get with you and see what all you have. I need a lot!!


https://www.andersonfordmotorsport.com/12-347-holley-sniper-525-lph-fuel-pump-module-86-97-mustang-5-0l-4-6l/

Thanks! Ill check it out tomorrow while sitting at work bored! I know the 255 wont cut it for what I want.

[Rick93coupe]

Have you seen the holley 525lph drop in fuel hat/pump assembly its $300 and looks like a nice setup

That's pretty slick! Man have fuel pumps come a long way!

[NXcoupe]

Ill get with you and see what all you have. I need a lot!!



Thanks! Ill check it out tomorrow while sitting at work bored! I know the 255 wont cut it for what I want.

Get with me if you want that drop in setup from holley. I'll give you a great deal.

[draggin50]

Got the front tires on the D-10's and put them on. Think they will stay on this car. Still need to get my back tires ordered yet.
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[redfirepearlgt]

SEXY BABY! DEEP DISH IS DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO LARGE BREASTS!

[Maximus]

Whoa, those look SICK!! :cool1:

[k062693w]

Sweetness !!!

[draggin50]

SEXY BABY! DEEP DISH IS DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO LARGE BREASTS!

Haha. That they do!


Whoa, those look SICK!! :cool1:

Always been a sucker for some D-10's! Now if only the rear was beadlocked! Maybe next year...

[Rick93coupe]

Looking good!

[draggin50]

Thanks Rick! I cant wait to get it back together and running.

[NXcoupe]

I really like those wheels.

[draggin50]

I really like those wheels.

Me too. I bought them for the black car and was going to put the Prostars on the red one but I like them better on the red car.

I just need to get it back together and running soon. Id love to make some passes in it before the year is up.

[Kwik92GT]

D-10s have always looked killer on a Fox. :cool1: Throw some 275/60 MTs on those rears and you'll be ready to rock!

[draggin50]

D-10s have always looked killer on a Fox. :cool1: Throw some 275/60 MTs on those rears and you'll be ready to rock!

I think Im going to go back with the 255/60 so I don't have to beat the inner wheel well to death. The lips are rolled already.

[draggin50]

The 255/60 does look a little small in there. The draglites were 15x10 with 6.5" bs. The Bogarts are 15x10 with 6 3/8" bs. Not sure how much that 1/8" will change things.
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[Kwik92GT]

Looks good, I just like the way the 275 fills the wheel well and the extra rollout, I totally get not wanting to beat on the inner fenders though. I'm sure the ET Street in 255/60 will work good too if you go that route. The D-10s should be fine since you've got rolled lips if you stay 255.

[draggin50]

Id much rather have the 275 if I can get away without beating to much. Im not a fan of the large gap and I love how the bigger tire looks on them. I may have to just go for it.

[draggin50]

Well I fired it up last night. Sounds pretty good. Needs some tweaking but it runs again!

Tires are on back order so those wont be here till the 21st I believe.

Needs tuned still but Id like to get this thing to the track once before they close.

[Kwik92GT]

Sounds good in the vid! Should run pretty good after you get it tuned. :bigthumb

[draggin50]

Sounds good in the vid! Should run pretty good after you get it tuned. :bigthumb

It should make a few more horsepower once tuned. Fuel system is next with a pump change. Not sure how much Ill need in order to make around 550 or so on E85. At that point, Im not sure if the 60lb injectors will hold me up too.

[Kwik92GT]

I sent ya the pump I'd use if I were you on FB. It'll be plenty for what you are doing and it'll be fairly quiet. Those 60s will probably get you 500ish on E85 depending on the rest of your system.

[NXcoupe]

Holley has a new drop in, in tank pump that is like 500 lph.

[draggin50]

Holley has a new drop in, in tank pump that is like 500 lph.

I think that is the one I keep looking at 525 drop in unit. Just don't know if that's more than what I need right now.

[Kwik92GT]

Holley has a new drop in, in tank pump that is like 500 lph.

That's the one I sent him the link to, nice piece.

[Kwik92GT]

I think that is the one I keep looking at 525 drop in unit. Just don't know if that's more than what I need right now.

It'll be enough pump to last through possible future upgrades. Buy once and forget about it.

[NXcoupe]

It'll be enough pump to last through possible future upgrades. Buy once and forget about it.

Agreed

[Rick93coupe]

Make sure you have enough return line to return what's being sent back. Those pumps flow some fuel, right Greg?

[draggin50]

Make sure you have enough return line to return what's being sent back. Those pumps flow some fuel, right Greg?

That's part of my issue. I am keeping the stock lines and rails for now. I may switch it up later.

This one will be limited to right around 500ish to the tire. Its just a stock bottom end so I cant get too wild with it.

[Kwik92GT]

Make sure you have enough return line to return what's being sent back. Those pumps flow some fuel, right Greg?

That's a fact! lol

[Rick93coupe]

Greg can tell you which pumps he's running but one is larger than the other. The big pump put out so much volume, that with a -6 return line, we couldn't open the regulator enough to get it down to factory pressure.

Just went to his thread and looked. The 525 pump is way too much pump for the factory lines, the 450 may or may not work but I'd be suspect

If it's a stock tank setup, I'd be looking at an aeromotive 340. I'm using two of em myself.

[NXcoupe]

I ASSumed you were going with aftermarket lines since this setup comes with a billet aluminum hat that accepts an fittings. A 340 lph pump would be plenty for th hp on E85. Dave's turbo car used one and we never ran out of fuel pressure.

[Kwik92GT]

Same here, was thinking aftermarket lines too. Might just have to do the 340 for now and see where it gets ya.

[draggin50]

Its on the ground for now. Still have to get a few things cleaned up yet.
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[2Fast4You]

Yes sir, keep poking at it.

[draggin50]

Finally touched this one again over the last couple days. Radiator is set in place and Im working on wiring the fans. Just picked up a Derale double relay set up for the Contour fans. Curious as to what others have wired them into for the trigger wire. I hate wiring!!!

[MrRogers88GT]

Finally touched this one again over the last couple days. Radiator is set in place and Im working on wiring the fans. Just picked up a Derale double relay set up for the Contour fans. Curious as to what others have wired them into for the trigger wire. I hate wiring!!!Brian, I'm happy to see you chipping away at this again. Such a cool, clean car man. Can't wait to see it done.
I have contour fans on my car and I ended up using a Derale PWM Fan Controller. So far it has worked well.
They claim that it won't support the current draw of the contour fans, but I'm pretty sure that's a "playing it safe" claim. I ended up ditching the 50A circuit breaker that was supplied with the controller, and installed a big in line fuse link. (60 or 80 amps I think..).
Have had zero issues with the setup thus far.
Granted, it's definitely not a daily driver.. So I cannot attest to long term durability. But as far as the operation of the cooling fans is concerned, it is fantastic. Once I dialed everything in, the fans just work. I never think about them. It's nice. [emoji106]

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[draggin50]

Still working on the fan wiring. Of course waited on 10 gauge fuse holders for a week.
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[NXcoupe]

Looks great!

[MrRogers88GT]

Still working on the fan wiring. Of course waited on 10 gauge fuse holders for a week.
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[draggin50]

Got the hood on but not yet adjusted. Ill get it painted eventually. HO Fibertrends 4 inch.
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[draggin50]

Well been back on this one too. Decided that I wanted to keep the stock hood so I removed the intake spacer so I could get the hood to shut. Finished up the tranny cooler, radiator, and fans. Got it cleaned up from setting the last couple years and pulled it out for some pictures!
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[Walter]

Your favorite color Brian!!

[draggin50]

Got a thing for red heads!!!

[redfirepearlgt]

Man there's some meat with those ta-toes. Nice man. Love the meats on the rear and the wheels. I like red heads to. Married one.

[draggin50]

Man there's some meat with those ta-toes. Nice man. Love the meats on the rear and the wheels. I like red heads to. Married one.

Thanks! Those are some little 255/60's. Didn't want to beat to make a 275 fit.

[Maximus]

Looks Great with the Factory hood!

[draggin50]

I was really hating putting a cowl hood on this car. I love the stock flat hood! Sucks its heavy as hell but who cares!

[redfirepearlgt]

Thanks! Those are some little 255/60's. Didn't want to beat to make a 275 fit.

NO kidding! They look like fricking 315's under there. The tires on the rear of my 14 are 305's and I thought they look narrow compared to those on yours.

[draggin50]

255 on a 10 inch wheel.

Must be the way its sitting.

[Maximus]

I was really hating putting a cowl hood on this car. I love the stock flat hood! Sucks its heavy as hell but who cares!

HO Fibertrends makes a Factory, Fiberglass one. :cool1:

[5.0calypso93lx]

The stock hood is a badass touch for sure

[draggin50]

HO Fibertrends makes a Factory, Fiberglass one. :cool1:

That would be the only option for it right now. I love the stock flat hood. Heavy but beats having another one painted I guess. And Ive always been a huge fan of the HO Fibertrends hoods but for some reason, the quality has went down over the last year or so. The last 2 hoods I picked up really needed a lot more work than any of the others.


The stock hood is a badass touch for sure

Yeah, I really like it. Don't see many around any more still sporting the stocker!

[Rick93coupe]

Do you know if Dave is still kicking? I heard he was really ill a few years ago, they didn't say if it was something serious. Wondering if that's why the quality is suffering.

[draggin50]

Do you know if Dave is still kicking? I heard he was really ill a few years ago, they didn't say if it was something serious. Wondering if that's why the quality is suffering.

He was still around last year I know. I met him there and picked up a few hoods. He was real sick I was told but I didn't ask what was up. Last 2 times I went, it was Jim so Im not sure. And Jim screwed up his arm a while back so Im sure that didn't help things out any.