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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Old post got deleted or i just can't find it so i am just going to make a new one.

This is what it looked like when i bought it on feb. 13th 2006


I got it media blasted and this is what it looked like when i got it back. Had some damage. I spent a lot of time on the bodywork, probably longer than i should have but i was working at the time and didn't have much time to finish.


Front Suspension:

- Martz custom frame
- QA1 Coil overs
- Flaming river steering
- Wilwood 13 inch disc brakes
Rear Suspenion:

- Martz coil overs
- Fully adjustable 4 link
- Ford 9" with 3.89 gears, 35spline axles and a detroit locker with 13 inch Wilwood disc brakes

The Motor:

460 bored and stroked to 532 Big Block Ford;
- Probe pistons
- Canton Oil pan
- .588 intake, .614 exhaust cam
- Edelbrock Heads and Intake
- Crane Cams rocker arm girdle
- 950cfm Holly Carb
- MSD ignition/MSD distributor

The Drivetrain:

- Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch
- Lakewood bullet proof bellhousing
- TKO600
- Aluminum driveshaft

The Interior:


- Black interior
- 4 point roll bar
- Autometer gauges in stock dash
- Brushed aluminum dash
- Stock leather seats
- Custom Center console to hold my stereo unit and 3 more Autometer guages
- Kenwood DVD/GPS headunit with 2 5" Pioneer speakers, 2 6x9 Pioneer speakers and a Pheonix Gold 300Watt Amp and a PG 10" Sub.
- I knew with all the torque the big block was going to give me i needed subframe connectors so i cut the floor to put them in



Exterior:





- Laser Red Paint
- Shelby GT500 Scoops
- Shelby Torq-Thrust M wheels with Nitto 315 drag radials in the rear and Nitto 245 tires in the front
- The only badging i am going to put on this car is a Shelby snake in the front grill and possibly get my cousin to paint 532 into the side of the cowl hood.
- Wanted to keep it as stock looking as possible on the exterior but i forgot how tall the 460 motors are so i had to get a big cowl.

If you wanna see more pictures go here
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2964117

I'll keep adding more description...

[ January 30, 2010, 10:02 PM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]
 

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Posted by NorCalRydaz (Member # 3233) on :
 
nice ride!
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
Yeah...... that shit tight
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Excellent job!


 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
thats one bad ass build and one that requires a novel to document it properly. so much detail w/ that project from start to finish. hope u took tons of pics to show the entire process
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Thanks guys. i started working on the Headers tonight. Looks like its going to be harder than i thought it was going to be.
 

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Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on :
 
sick ass fastback
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
Can't wait to see a vid of that beast firing up. are you guys gonna take a video of the first start up?
 

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Posted by Eddie510- (Member # 2354) on :
 
BADDEST FASTBACK IN NORCAL!
 

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Posted by siri95 (Member # 2840) on :
 
damnnn that fb is siiiicccckkkk!!!
 

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Posted by 90FoX (Member # 1974) on :
 
You already know how I feel about that car bro!


 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Can't wait to see a vid of that beast firing up. are you guys gonna take a video of the first start up?

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Of course i am going to Open headers too
I am kinda nervous on how loud its going to be.
The exhuast is going to be the long tubes i am building now into an x pipe and then into mufflers dumped (i hate tail pipes) but its going to be loud as hell so not sure what kind of mufflers i should get.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
hey are you gonna run the rocker molding on the bottom of the door???
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
hey are you gonna run the rocker molding on the bottom of the door???

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No i welded those holes up.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Did you fill the seam that runs from the quarter panel to the lower rocker?? if so what did you fill it in with? im getting ideas for my mustang next year. After next hot august nights im gonna start diggin back into mine for some fresh paint.

[ November 10, 2009, 01:17 PM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]
 

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Posted by scoop510 (Member # 8726) on :
 
i would give up my left nut for that car
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
Did you fill the seam that runs from the quarter panel to the lower rocker?? if so what did you fill it in with? im getting ideas for my mustang next year. After next hot august nights im gonna start diggin back into mine for some fresh paint.

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hmm i think we're talking about two different things. Where exactly are you talking about?
 

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Posted by 90gtvert (Member # 8697) on :
 
I want to put my P in your cars V
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
these seams...???
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Oh ok, The front seem is still there, the rear one as you can tell had damage one both sides so when i fixed them i just welded them up. Used body filler to fill in the rest.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
Thanks...
 

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Posted by 92stangLX (Member # 3252) on :
 
WOW! I am amazed at how much time and effort you have put into this car over the last few years.

This thing looks KILLER! Can't wait to see (and hear) it when you get it done.


 

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Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
This thing is a beast !!! Great job on your build

I wish I could post pics of my project LS1 el camino I'd get no love on here. I'm painting it this month and finishing the front suspension ...

my uncle has a 70 vert. Laser red with I think the same wheels that you have with 315s in the rear too . I'll try to post pics this weekend
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
So i got pretty much one side of the headers done today. I thought it was going to take me a month the way it started out but once my dad and i got into it we started getting ideas and putting things together.
 

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Posted by shiftylx (Member # 2670) on :
 
again, looks awesome!

although i still vote for going hoodless some of the time, that engine is a work of art in itself!
 

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Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 
That thing looks good. Nice build!
 

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Posted by RODRIGUEZ (Member # 9104) on :
 
Very very sick bro, I like this one a little better than the one SIC9250 posted up.

Keep that thing in the garage bro...
 

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Posted by crazy horse (Member # 7089) on :
 
bad car!! but you need to ditch those nittos and get some mickeys!!
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Thanks.
I gave up on trying to make the headers, found someone to build them for me from scratch
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
My custom dash/center console.


[ November 28, 2009, 10:46 PM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]
 

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Posted by BULLITTMAN (Member # 8468) on :
 
The whole car is a work of art...great job, I can't wait to hear that beast roar...
 

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Posted by t top freak (Member # 6269) on :
 
what all is left dana?
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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what all is left dana?

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what all is left dana?

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exhuast, dash wiring, fuel lines, install interior.

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Sounds like a weekend or two worth of work. Whats taking so long. Just messin Dana, looking good buddy!

[ November 29, 2009, 02:41 AM: Message edited by: 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX' ]
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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what all is left dana?

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exhuast, dash wiring, fuel lines, install interior.

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Sounds like a weekend or two worth of work. Whats taking so long. Just messin Dana, looking good buddy!

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what all is left dana?

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exhuast, dash wiring, fuel lines, install interior.

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Sounds like a weekend or two worth of work. Whats taking so long. Just messin Dana, looking good buddy!

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I should have it running by the end of Dec.

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dec 2010?
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
LOL no.Dec 2009. Just ordered the driveshaft to be made today, should be done tomorrow.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

Passenger side

Driverside





2" pipes out of the heads stepping up to 2 1/8", 4" collector stepping down to 3" x-pipe going into Magnaflow mufflers dumped. The entire system was built by M&M Mufflers in Auburn, CA. I am going to get the entire exhaust jet coated.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Got the fuel line in today, all i need to do is pressure test it, get some 91, wire the gauges and ignition up and i can start her up. Might start her up though after i've gotten the interior in which might be one more day of work after the dash.
 

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Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
Gonna need a big cowl hood! That distributor is way up there! Great looking car BTW.
 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
did you ever figure out ur air cleaner problem?
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 68dustin:
did you ever figure out ur air cleaner problem?

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No i haven't bought an air filter assembly yet cause i don't know how much room i'll have. I believe the distributor will clear with my 6 inch cowl. It might be close though.
 

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Posted by 5LiterSpeeder (Member # 8234) on :
 
Great lookin' car! I remember when you got it and it has came along way congrats.
Im hoping to have a 67-68 Fastback as my next project and your setting high standards...lol
6 INCH COWL
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Thanks man

Started the wiring for the gauges and ignition, Definitely a couple days of work. Then just doing soem minor work and i'll start her.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Looks great!

Does that suspension have any adjustability outward? Looks like the front wheels could use a 1/2" spacer?
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Looks great!

Does that suspension have any adjustability outward? Looks like the front wheels could use a 1/2" spacer?

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No adjustment outwards, anymore outwards and it would hit. I need to get ti aligned and hope it doesn't hit, right now the passenger tire hits the fender if i turn it all the way over, the driverside did it too but i adjust it back so it wouldnt. Didn't know the passengerside was doing it too until i took it to the exhaust shop.
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Where does it hit exactly?

From being too far forward?

Griggs knows all about this... Spread them fenders
 

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Posted by maeco (Member # 2578) on :
 
I just shake my head everytime I see your car,badassss.
You'll be the first guy ill call when I win the lotto
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Where does it hit exactly?

From being too far forward?

Griggs knows all about this... Spread them fenders

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Originally posted by maeco:
I just shake my head everytime I see your car,badassss.
You'll be the first guy ill call when I win the lotto

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do you wanna sell you 95gt? loljk

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LOL i might put a 351 in that when the FB is done.
 

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Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :
 
looks like you installed some new floor pans. make sure you get some seam sealer over those welds it will really help against rusting and it wont be as obvious that you had to weld new pans in!
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
I had a dream last night that i took my 532 out of the Fastback and put it in my Explorer. I was able to do wheel stands anytime i wanted lol. The thing sounded mean as hell too.

[ December 24, 2009, 09:59 AM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]
 

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Posted by phildog (Member # 1214) on :
 
Phuck it! Put the 532 in the Exploder and put the 4.0 into the fastback. You'll have the only minitubbed V6 fastback in the world.
 

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Posted by Loudness (Member # 8393) on :
 
Man that's for sure TOP 5 Fastbacks
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.


 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
How does that bad boy look from the side with the hood on?
 

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Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on :
 

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
I am not sure what its going to put down, the engine builder than built the shortblock said 750+/- on Horsepower TV they built a 460 up with pretty much the same stuff and made 607 but mine is a 532. I am just hoping for more than 532HP lol.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by venomous99:
How does that bad boy look from the side with the hood on?

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I will have to take one tomorrow or later tonight if i feel like going out in the cold lol
 

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Posted by 03SVTPower (Member # 518) on :
 
you car is pure exxxtasy man, keep up the good work! lookin good
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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How does that bad boy look from the side with the hood on?

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I will have to take one tomorrow or later tonight if i feel like going out in the cold lol

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Didn't work on it today. Sorry


Thanks 03SVTPOWER.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
So i got the center console pretty much done, just did the e-brake install and its working so now i can install the entire interior and get to work on finishing the dash. My dad has all the dash wiring together he just needs to do it (i don't do wiring) and then i can start her up. I was going to start her up open headers but i am worried it might blow the lights off the ceiling above the car so i am going to start it up with the full exhaust lol
Heres some side pics with the hood and i will post the sik e-brake setup tomorrow night.


 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Looks great Dana, thanks for sharing!
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
That hood looks nowhere near as big as I thought it would from the side. Bring it out on the 9th
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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That hood looks nowhere near as big as I thought it would from the side. Bring it out on the 9th

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Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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not sayin that either one is better cause they are both bad as fuck but sic9250s dads car went threw the same process

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Yeah
I missed the what numbers it puts down question so i will answer it now. I am not sure what its going to do, i am going to get it dynotuned at AED this spring/summer after i get it aligned. The guy that built the shortblock for me said with my combo it should put down 750+, the guy that did the exhaust thinks 650+ i am just hoping for more than 532 lol.
This months magazine Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords has a Mustang in it with a 532 and its making 874 . I haven't read the article yet to see if its the same setup as mine.

[ January 04, 2010, 02:11 PM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]
 

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Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 

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Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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"compare another mustang"??? u must be joking right guess your swingin from wildfires nuts to much to even realize the car i brought to the plate to compare .............go read up on your info before u popoff about things u know nothing about...BOTH cars are in there own league and clown on anything on this fuckn board...period.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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"compare another mustang"??? u must be joking right guess your swingin from wildfires nuts to much to even realize the car i brought to the plate to compare .............go read up on your info before u popoff about things u know nothing about...BOTH cars are in there own league and clown on anything on this fuckn board...period.

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Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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"compare another mustang"??? u must be joking right guess your swingin from wildfires nuts to much to even realize the car i brought to the plate to compare .............go read up on your info before u popoff about things u know nothing about...BOTH cars are in there own league and clown on anything on this fuckn board...period.

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calm down sic its just a car and someones opinion. I am sure your dad is hounded about modifying his car i know i am going to get a lot of shit for mine.

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Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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"compare another mustang"??? u must be joking right guess your swingin from wildfires nuts to much to even realize the car i brought to the plate to compare .............go read up on your info before u popoff about things u know nothing about...BOTH cars are in there own league and clown on anything on this fuckn board...period.

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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"compare another mustang"??? u must be joking right guess your swingin from wildfires nuts to much to even realize the car i brought to the plate to compare .............go read up on your info before u popoff about things u know nothing about...BOTH cars are in there own league and clown on anything on this fuckn board...period.

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calm down sic its just a car and someones opinion. I am sure your dad is hounded about modifying his car i know i am going to get a lot of shit for mine.

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I think a coupe or fastback is a worthless piece of metal if stock!!! This isnt the 60's anymore time for upgrades...even if i had a shelby i would modify it...

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i was driving my 95GT and a 65 GT FB went by me and waved and he pulled into a gas station so i pulled in behind him and talked to him. He just put a new 351 in it and i told him what i was doing to mine, he looked at me funny then told me to not take it to the NC Mustangers shows cause they point out every flaw and bag on any modification. They are purists. I went to one of their shows with my 95 once and a riced out 98 Chevy Malibu(or something like that) won "Best in Show" so i know they have no taste. Ugliest car i've ever seen.
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
Sic9250

I think you should choose your words a little better when you type..... There are some nice cars and projects on here. I like both of your fastbacks.... Dana has built a nice car... Your dad has a nice fastback too.. Don't get so butt hurt when someone likes another car over yours. ( just my .02 )
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
like the rest of the ppl on, i cant wait to see this thing get fired up.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

No more engine parts to buy
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 


Patiently waiting on that 1st startup vid!!
 

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Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :
 

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Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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"compare another mustang"??? u must be joking right guess your swingin from wildfires nuts to much to even realize the car i brought to the plate to compare .............go read up on your info before u popoff about things u know nothing about...BOTH cars are in there own league and clown on anything on this fuckn board...period.

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LOL youre a fucking clown....All worked up over your daddys car, never said it wasnt clean...Just that i like this one better, get your panties out your ass...

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ya your right.....atleast i know my "daddys" car will "clown" on any junk of shit u got..build something half as nice as both fastbacks and then see where u stand...typical cafords drama.. over it...
 

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Posted by SAMACH1 (Member # 7042) on :
 

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Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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"compare another mustang"??? u must be joking right guess your swingin from wildfires nuts to much to even realize the car i brought to the plate to compare .............go read up on your info before u popoff about things u know nothing about...BOTH cars are in there own league and clown on anything on this fuckn board...period.

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LOL youre a fucking clown....All worked up over your daddys car, never said it wasnt clean...Just that i like this one better, get your panties out your ass...

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ya your right.....atleast i know my "daddys" car will "clown" on any junk of shit u got..build something half as nice as both fastbacks and then see where u stand...typical cafords drama.. over it...

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LOL okay buddy... im happy with the two stangs i got with unwelded gears... Ill have a old school in the future though, that ill be able to brag about because it will be MINE...

 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Patiently waiting on that 1st startup vid!!

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Hood is isntalled and i got a lot of room for a nice big airfilter. I could possibly go with a smaller cowl but i already put a lot of time and money into this one so i will keep it for now.

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dude ive been following your build and all ive got to say lol i dont know why sic9250 even wanted to compare another mustang to that, that thing is in its own category.......What numbers does is put down?

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"compare another mustang"??? u must be joking right guess your swingin from wildfires nuts to much to even realize the car i brought to the plate to compare .............go read up on your info before u popoff about things u know nothing about...BOTH cars are in there own league and clown on anything on this fuckn board...period.

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LOL youre a fucking clown....All worked up over your daddys car, never said it wasnt clean...Just that i like this one better, get your panties out your ass...

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ya your right.....atleast i know my "daddys" car will "clown" on any junk of shit u got..build something half as nice as both fastbacks and then see where u stand...typical cafords drama.. over it...

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how about compare something u built rather than brag about your daddy's car. u might as well start saying "my daddy has a bigger pussy than your mama." sounds really childish when you're trying to justify why something u didnt build nor that doesnt belong to you is better than other ppls cars.

[ January 06, 2010, 10:25 PM: Message edited by: venomous99 ]
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
OK calm down everyone or take it to PMs your fucking up my post.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Not to get everyone's hopes up but could be looking at a fire up by the end of the week
 

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Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
Not to get everyone's hopes up but could be looking at a fire up by the end of the week

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Since half of this sites followed your build from the beginning, id say some video would be in order.

[ January 17, 2010, 11:43 PM: Message edited by: season'd 88 ]
 

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Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 
Also who gives a rats about our hopes..the shit eating grins going to be all yours. lol
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Lets see some shots of the car outdoors!
 

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Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :
 
Can't wait for that video.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Lets see some shots of the car outdoors!

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Originally posted by Luke87GT:
Lets see some shots of the car outdoors!

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Its fucking pouring rain, once i get it running i'll take some shots of it outside on a sunny/cloudy day.

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Lets see some shots of the car outdoors!

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Its fucking pouring rain, once i get it running i'll take some shots of it outside on a sunny/cloudy day.

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yup, we are going into a nasty storm here in nor cal...

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Lets see some shots of the car outdoors!

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Its fucking pouring rain, once i get it running i'll take some shots of it outside on a sunny/cloudy day.

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yup, we are going into a nasty storm here in nor cal...

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It was soo windy we didn't go out into the garage until the wind calmed down today. We stayed in to make sure no trees came down on the house.
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Very nice
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Its 34 degrees outside and we just got all the wiring done.
All i need to do before a fire up is
1. make sure its as close to the right timing as possible
2. put all the gauges and stuff in
3. connect 2 ground wires in the engine compartment
4. connect the ground for the fuse block
5. connect the ground for the fuel pump relay
6. hook up the battery
7. add coolant and fuel
8. connect the clutch and bleed it
9. install the front seats
10. maybe some misc stuff i can't think of right now

[ January 19, 2010, 08:30 PM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]
 

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Posted by 65mustang408 (Member # 8681) on :
 
fuckin sick man good job. we should have a starting party with our cars mines ready as well.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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Originally posted by 65mustang408:
fuckin sick man good job. we should have a starting party with our cars mines ready as well.

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Nice!
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Had a set back today, after test fitting the new center console in to get it to fit right we scratched up the dash so we re-painted it last night and the paint lifted i had to resand the entire dash and we had to reprimer it so we didn't get to install guages today.
The good news though is we connected the battery and the interior lights work, the headlights work and the water pump runs.
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
That sucks about the paint how do you keep it from lifting is it cracking to I always have problems with that to
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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That sucks about the paint how do you keep it from lifting is it cracking to I always have problems with that to

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Originally posted by AIRFORMANCE MOBILE AUTO A/C 707:
msd sells a super low profile distributor that uses a crank trigger if its to close to the hood

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no thats fine, the airfilter is the closest.
 

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Posted by CHUGGABREW (Member # 7845) on :
 
IM ON FIRE!
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Dash is repainted, we rewired the water pump and headlights cause we didn't like how they were wired. Since everything is wired we've been "playing" with things to see if they work so we tested the horn lol. Damn thing is loud i heard my dad jump from behind the car and i almost hit my head on the headliner.
 

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Posted by slowback67 (Member # 6348) on :
 
^ if you did in in your garage is gonna be loud...... Just wait till you fire it up
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Starting it tomorrow!
Well maybe, i just need to check to see if any water is in the oil from the coolant leak. If there is no starting, if there isn't starting.
Tonight was the first time i sat in the front seatsince i bought it 2 years 349 days ago.
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
NICE!!! congrats on coming this far dana!
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Wow has it been that long already time flys
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Yep its been that long. Definitely a nice car and i am definitely looking forward to finishing it. Look forward to driving it and only spending money on gas for it. I just hope everything goes as planned tomorrow and nothing happens to the engine for a long time.
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Cool hope you have the video cam ready so you can update us
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
So...I was going to start it today but we had clutch issues and we fixed that then we weren't getting fuel so we started in the back and found the pump wasn't pumping fuel so we played with that for a bit and then we found we connected the fuel lines backwards lol. We fixed that and got fuel pressure and fuel to the carb but its leaking in the fuel line and we couldn't tighten it up anymore so tomorrow we're going to pull it all apart and look at the threads and see if something is wrong with it.
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
Well tomorrow's another day! Hope you can get everything sorted out to get it started
 

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Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
Damn that's hella little things getting you but it will make it sweet once everything fall together and you drive Dan that driveway
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
OK going to go out and get this bitch started and broken in. Hopefully i'll have a video for you all tonight. Wish me luck
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Posted by 89bluenotch (Member # 7454) on :
 
Get it started
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
OK i started it, Its nasty like a top fuel dragster!
I don't know how i am not going to get a ticket driving this thing on the road.
Haven't been able to break in the cam though its a flat tappet cam and you have to rev the motor up to 2k to 3k never keeping it constant.
The first start up some plastic above my header melted and caught fire then we found a shit load of water leaks, one leak we even thought was oil but it turns out to be coolant running from the front of the motor to the back.
I just came in from our second attempt at getting the cam broken in and my dad told me to shut it off cause the headers were GLOWING red, i got out and looked and they were. Its not timed and died right when i let off the gas. (I was told to fuck the timing just break in the cam before doing anything) We've found that our water leak is our Meznere electric water pump, its leaking from a hole in the bottom of the pump So tomorrow we're going to take it off and see what it is and hope the pump is still under warranty, it has the same looking hole on the top of the pump as well so no idea why its leaking. I DO have a video and i will post it in an hour or so.

[ January 30, 2010, 10:01 PM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Just watched the video, it sucks. I need a better video camera that pics up sound better.
 

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Posted by East Bay 50 (Member # 8081) on :
 

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
OK i started it, Its nasty like a top fuel dragster!
I don't know how i am not going to get a ticket driving this thing on the road.
Haven't been able to break in the cam though its a flat tappet cam and you have to rev the motor up to 2k to 3k never keeping it constant.
The first start up some plastic above my header melted and caught fire then we found a shit load of water leaks, one leak we even thought was oil but it turns out to be coolant running from the front of the motor to the back.
I just came in from our second attempt at getting the cam broken in and my dad told me to shut it off cause the headers were GLOWING red, i got out and looked and they were. Its not timed and died right when i let off the gas. (I was told to fuck the timing just break in the cam before doing anything) We've found that our water leak is our Meznere electric water pump, its leaking from a hole in the bottom of the pump So tomorrow we're going to take it off and see what it is and hope the pump is still under warranty, it has the same looking hole on the top of the pump as well so no idea why its leaking. I DO have a video and i will post it in an hour or so.

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
OK i started it, Its nasty like a top fuel dragster!
I don't know how i am not going to get a ticket driving this thing on the road.
Haven't been able to break in the cam though its a flat tappet cam and you have to rev the motor up to 2k to 3k never keeping it constant.
The first start up some plastic above my header melted and caught fire then we found a shit load of water leaks, one leak we even thought was oil but it turns out to be coolant running from the front of the motor to the back.
I just came in from our second attempt at getting the cam broken in and my dad told me to shut it off cause the headers were GLOWING red, i got out and looked and they were. Its not timed and died right when i let off the gas. (I was told to fuck the timing just break in the cam before doing anything) We've found that our water leak is our Meznere electric water pump, its leaking from a hole in the bottom of the pump So tomorrow we're going to take it off and see what it is and hope the pump is still under warranty, it has the same looking hole on the top of the pump as well so no idea why its leaking. I DO have a video and i will post it in an hour or so.

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The headers were glowing red? wtf would cause it to do that?

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Originally posted by AIRFORMANCE MOBILE AUTO A/C 707:

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Originally posted by East Bay 50:

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
OK i started it, Its nasty like a top fuel dragster!
I don't know how i am not going to get a ticket driving this thing on the road.
Haven't been able to break in the cam though its a flat tappet cam and you have to rev the motor up to 2k to 3k never keeping it constant.
The first start up some plastic above my header melted and caught fire then we found a shit load of water leaks, one leak we even thought was oil but it turns out to be coolant running from the front of the motor to the back.
I just came in from our second attempt at getting the cam broken in and my dad told me to shut it off cause the headers were GLOWING red, i got out and looked and they were. Its not timed and died right when i let off the gas. (I was told to fuck the timing just break in the cam before doing anything) We've found that our water leak is our Meznere electric water pump, its leaking from a hole in the bottom of the pump So tomorrow we're going to take it off and see what it is and hope the pump is still under warranty, it has the same looking hole on the top of the pump as well so no idea why its leaking. I DO have a video and i will post it in an hour or so.

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The headers were glowing red? wtf would cause it to do that?

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timing off

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Originally posted by AIRFORMANCE MOBILE AUTO A/C 707:

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Originally posted by East Bay 50:

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Originally posted by WildFire532FB:
OK i started it, Its nasty like a top fuel dragster!
I don't know how i am not going to get a ticket driving this thing on the road.
Haven't been able to break in the cam though its a flat tappet cam and you have to rev the motor up to 2k to 3k never keeping it constant.
The first start up some plastic above my header melted and caught fire then we found a shit load of water leaks, one leak we even thought was oil but it turns out to be coolant running from the front of the motor to the back.
I just came in from our second attempt at getting the cam broken in and my dad told me to shut it off cause the headers were GLOWING red, i got out and looked and they were. Its not timed and died right when i let off the gas. (I was told to fuck the timing just break in the cam before doing anything) We've found that our water leak is our Meznere electric water pump, its leaking from a hole in the bottom of the pump So tomorrow we're going to take it off and see what it is and hope the pump is still under warranty, it has the same looking hole on the top of the pump as well so no idea why its leaking. I DO have a video and i will post it in an hour or so.

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The headers were glowing red? wtf would cause it to do that?

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Exactly, the timing was way retarded. We had an engine that had the cam broken in with the headers glowing from the timing being way retarded, it cooked the pistons and it blew the first night. You have to set the timing, don't let some dipshit tell you to run it out of time just for the break in period!

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well i hope 6 minutes of it running like that didn't hurt it. We are going to take the water pump off tomorrow and look at it and if we can fix whats wrong with it then we're going to time it and then break it in.
 

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Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
6 min I'm sure your ok. The engine we had blow up was run for at least a half hour, I showed up at the shop and saw smoke rolling out the back of the car. They didn't notice the exhaust glowing because the door was open and the sun was shining on the motor. Just make sure you set the timing and you should be fine.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
i can't upload the video my computer is being lame. i'll have to do it another time. i wanted to edit it cause you can't really see anything anyways and its not letting me.
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
testament to murphy's law that nothing ever goes as plan. haha. hope you guys can get the water pump and timing done tomorrow

would have been sick if you got a pic of the headers glowing red!

[ January 31, 2010, 12:50 AM: Message edited by: NiftyWhiteFifty ]
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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testament to murphy's law that nothing ever goes as plan. haha. hope you guys can get the water pump and timing done tomorrow

would have been sick if you got a pic of the headers glowing red!

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lol yeah thats what my dad said, i should have. Oh well
Heres a pic of my finished interior, Need to do a little mire work to it but nothing major

 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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6 min I'm sure your ok. The engine we had blow up was run for at least a half hour, I showed up at the shop and saw smoke rolling out the back of the car. They didn't notice the exhaust glowing because the door was open and the sun was shining on the motor. Just make sure you set the timing and you should be fine.

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first thing we'll do next time we start it, it won't idle right now anyway.i don't know what i am going to do about my stereo, i won't be able to hear it for sure.

 

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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
looks like you will be goin full exhaust..lol.. no more dumpies for u!!
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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looks like you will be goin full exhaust..lol.. no more dumpies for u!!

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lol i can put a 3 inch bigger muffler on it.

[ January 31, 2010, 02:00 AM: Message edited by: WildFire532FB ]
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
OK made a short video, i'll post it tomorrow night. I'll make a better one later.
 

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Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
i had a meizere pump that leaked the same way. its something to do with the pump. when i called about i was told it was "normal". Bullshit if you ask me. call monday and see what they say though
 

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Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :
 
u could put 3" bullets in front of the mufflers and it should help cut the noise down and it wont restrict your exaust as bad
 

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Posted by NiftyWhiteFifty (Member # 4320) on :
 
Shit with that big block thumpin under hood i wouldn't even listen to the stereo anyway. the motor IS your stereo!!
 

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Posted by Sydewayz 24/7 (Member # 8725) on :
 

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Shit with that big block thumpin under hood i wouldn't even listen to the stereo anyway. the motor IS your stereo!!

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i had a meizere pump that leaked the same way. its something to do with the pump. when i called about i was told it was "normal". Bullshit if you ask me. call monday and see what they say though

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i had a meizere pump that leaked the same way. its something to do with the pump. when i called about i was told it was "normal". Bullshit if you ask me. call monday and see what they say though

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Its leaking so bad the engine is getting up to running temp almost immediately. What did you do after they told you that?

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Order a new one from summit put your old one in the box and send it back. Tell them it was leaking. Easy FIX
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 

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i had a meizere pump that leaked the same way. its something to do with the pump. when i called about i was told it was "normal". Bullshit if you ask me. call monday and see what they say though

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Its leaking so bad the engine is getting up to running temp almost immediately. What did you do after they told you that?

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Order a new one from summit put your old one in the box and send it back. Tell them it was leaking. Easy FIX

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Yeah i am thinking about doing that.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
Going to go out and time the motor and then maybe pull the water pump. I'll make a better video hopefully but i WILL be posting a video tonight.
 

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Posted by WildFire532FB (Member # 1482) on :
 
So its not the water pump, the water pump is dripping slightly but its not running out. We found a small hole in my timing chain cover Its going to be a bitch to pull apart.
 

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Posted by 1SLOWLX (Member # 558) on :
 

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So its not the water pump, the water pump is dripping slightly but its not running out. We found a small hole in my timing chain cover Its going to be a bitch to pull apart.

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So its not the water pump, the water pump is dripping slightly but its not running out. We found a small hole in my timing chain cover Its going to be a bitch to pull apart.

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That sucks reminds me of my problem with my cam seal on the belt drive. Worst part is I didn't install that shit a machine shop did!

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