UNDER PRESSURE

[Kwik92GT]

Any updates????

[Rick93coupe]

I'll let you know when I get home from Jegs tomorrow! :bigthumb

[RIXXX93GT]

Ouch.....going to Jegs with a pocket full of money....yrou sure to come home lighter. Seriously yoru project sure has come a long way Rick...everything looks top notch! Gte it top NOTCH! great job.

[Blackpony]

Great build. I really like the ways it's looking

[Rick93coupe]

Well, as it turns out I am not getting laid off. At least not this time around. I've been in conservation mode for awhile now and decided to pick up a couple of things. You will begin to see a lot of progress in the coming weeks as the weather gets nicer.

I picked up a couple of little things that I needed.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000163.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000165.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000166.jpg

I really like the MM manual brake conversion. Comes with a new pedal / arm that's adjustable. Pedal seems a little small but we'll see how it works out. I can always weld a larger platform onto the pedal if I need it down the road.

[Maximus]

Well, as it turns out I am not getting laid off. At least not this time around. I've been in conservation mode for awhile now and decided to pick up a couple of things. You will begin to see a lot of progress in the coming weeks as the weather gets nicer.

I picked up a couple of little things that I needed.
.

Thats AWESOME news!!:bigthumb

[ibstrokin]

Thats AWESOME news!!:bigthumb

Not only did he not get laid off, he got a promotion and a raise, :eek:

[Mustard]

Not only did he not get laid off, he got a promotion and a raise, :eek:

Thats always welcome news

[92coupe]

Not only did he not get laid off, he got a promotion and a raise, :eek:

That's awesome!!!

Rick where did you get the dupont trim paint?

[Rick93coupe]

That's awesome!!!

Rick where did you get the dupont trim paint?

http://local.yahoo.com/info-15815677-car-paint-dayton

Really cool guys in there too. A little quiet when you walk in the door, but they really know their products.

[92coupe]

http://local.yahoo.com/info-15815677-car-paint-dayton

Really cool guys in there too. A little quiet when you walk in the door, but they really know their products.

That's cool, That stuff they carry at auto bone and advance is not that good.

[Rick93coupe]

I've used the SEM in the past and this stuff is very comparable. Unfortunately nice new paint shows all the imperfections. I'm thinking about buying a can of build primer to address some scuffs in my cowl panel, lightly sand and then respray.

[92coupe]

You may as well take your time, and do it right the first time.

How much is that trim paint? If i cant find it anf the local paint shop i may have to stop by there this weekend.

[Rick93coupe]

Kind of pricey, IIRC it was between $7-$8.00. Covers really well though, a can will go a long way.

[Rick93coupe]

Word on the street is you need a muffler this yr to run in the dozen. Picked up this 4" SS Magnaflow for little of nothing.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000167.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000169.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000170.jpg

Also got my skinny's mounted up and decided to put them on the front. They need cleaned something fierce!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000171.jpg

Plan is to get the rearend squared up tomorrow and bolt up the 325's for some better pics.
Also called and ordered all the little misc. things I needed from 5.0 resto yesterday. I believe its going to be a good week!

[Maximus]

5.0 Resto has EVERYTHING for a Stang!!:D

Cant wait to see yours at the track!:bigthumb

[91boost]

Bout time you got started on that thing. I guess if i would pick up the pace greg could get working on his to.

[Kwik92GT]

Bout time you got started on that thing. I guess if i would pick up the pace greg could get working on his to.

Is it close?

[91boost]

Its getting there, i just posted up a little teaser pic for you:D

[Kwik92GT]

Yep, just checked them out. :bigthumb Sorry for the hijack Rick. Now back to the regularly scheduled project progress. :rockon:

[Rick93coupe]

Speaking of progress. Brian came out tonight and after a little bit of running around we knocked some stuff out. We got the rearend squared in the car and bolted up the 325's......... :rockon:

It looks damn good now and I'm not afraid to say it! LOL

We (he) installed the manual brake conversion and the new mastercylinder. It also looks sweet! Doing anything to the car is all of a sudden fun again, so I'm going to stay busy knocking stuff out. Tomorrow night I'm going to start taping off everything so I can paint the cage. Enough of that, here's some pics...

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000181-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000210.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000195.jpg

Even had time to do my first burnout!!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000201.jpg

:lol:

[Qtr milerocket]

The car looks killer Rick I can't wait!!......

[Rick93coupe]

This is next to the 275/50/17's that were on it.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000186.jpg


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000187.jpg

[ibstrokin]

Anyone that's thinking of doing a manual brake conversion should really look into Rick's setup. It's a very nice, well thought out kit.

[ibstrokin]

Its getting there, i just posted up a little teaser pic for you:D

Where did you post the pic.

[Rick93coupe]

Where did you post the pic.

I think the thread is called "teaser pic".

Thanks James!! :bigthumb

[ibstrokin]

I found it

[poncho2001]

Those tires look awesome on it he car Rick. :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000211.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000212.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000213.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000214.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000215.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000216.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000217.jpg

[1992MustangDW]

awesome!

[STREETRODZ1]

Got some paint on the cage, looks good, i know it was a pain in the ass to paint my cage, i even had to climb through the trunk at one point LOL.

[91boost]

I am glad to see you are finally working on it again Rick.

[NXcoupe]

Wish I was there to see it out in the daylight. Pictures just don't do that car justice. It is fantastic in person. Paint looks ten feet deep.

[Rick93coupe]

Wish I was there to see it out in the daylight. Pictures just don't do that car justice. It is fantastic in person. Paint looks ten feet deep.

Thanks Mike, It looks really good in the daylight. I'm thinking about changing the bulbs in the garage to those one's that simulate daylight, lol. :D

[Rick93coupe]

Got some paint on the cage, looks good, i know it was a pain in the ass to paint my cage, i even had to climb through the trunk at one point LOL.

Yeah I made some progress. I'm going to let it sit for 48 hrs like the paint asks for and go back and touch up several spots. As soon as I get my quarter windows refinished, I'm going to put the interior back together and it'll look a lot more complete. What do you guys think of the looks of this shifter?

I'm pretty positive this is the one I'm picking up.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/misc%20photos/bm_81120.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

I am glad to see you are finally working on it again Rick.

Wheels and tires was all the motivation I needed.

[Rick93coupe]

Those tires look awesome on it he car Rick. :bigthumb

Thanks Brad. I hope my car sounds half as good as yours does! :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

The car looks killer Rick I can't wait!!......

Me either brother... I'm ready!

[k062693w]

Coming along nicely Rick !!!!! Looks FLIPPING KILLER TOO !!!!

[Qtr milerocket]

Yeah Rick I'll bet your car looks awesome in the sunlight and I like the looks of that shifter!...........just a bit longer and you'll be terrorizing the streets once again! :bigthumb



Peace :cool2:






James

[STREETRODZ1]

Shifter is sweet, get it done man.
Cody

[Rick93coupe]

Damn, nearing 9000 views. Who would've thought?

[NXcoupe]

I noticed that too. It is definately an interesting read. You have gone through a lot to get to this point, you should be proud of the fact that you have kept the faith and stuck with it.

[Kwik92GT]

I'm kinda partial to this one for ya Tricky. :bigthumb Go old school on 'em! :rockon:

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/bmm-80775_w.jpg

[NXcoupe]

His hand would be above the damn dash! Look like a rat fink t shirt. lol

[Kwik92GT]

His hand would be above the damn dash! Look like a rat fink t shirt. lol

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg1/manishboy_photos/Counter%20Culture/RatFinkRod-1.jpg
LOL

[NXcoupe]

That's it!! Exactly what I was talking about, lol.

[Mustard]

Ya gota love Rat fink!

[Rick93coupe]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg1/manishboy_photos/Counter%20Culture/RatFinkRod-1.jpg
LOL

You are a funny mofo! :flipoff:


Hey, been hard at it. Valve covers have a fill welded in place and 2 -10's for the catch can. I'll pick them up in the next couple of days. Got the heads back on tonight and buttoned up the bottom end. Timing cover is in place and I got all the bolts I needed for the motor plate. It was just being test fit, It's coming back off for the 2 -16's for the water pump. All in all, It's coming together. :coo1:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000233.jpg


And just in case I can't make enough power, I got a race crank pulley! :screwy:


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000239.jpg

[mustangboy]

Looking really good!!!

[5.0calypso93lx]

Damn Rick, looks killer. I wanna see how you did those VC's. Did you do the welding or?

[Mustard]

that thing is gona be a screamer for sure

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks guys, no I didn't do the welding. The guy who built my rearend did. He cuts the ends off of mag lights to make a fill hole. It's a pretty trick setup. Hope to pick them up this weekend

[NUTTSGT]

looks great man.

[Kwik92GT]

I know you've been wanting 1/4 glass, might want to check these out.

CLICKY CLICKY (http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1110825)

[Maximus]

I know you've been wanting 1/4 glass, might want to check these out.

CLICKY CLICKY (http://forums.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1110825)

Are Ricks that bad? My bodyshop guy said he could get mine looking new again.:confused:

[Kwik92GT]

Are Ricks that bad? My bodyshop guy said he could get mine looking new again.:confused:

They're pretty bad, and they definitely take away from the overall quality of the car. I think he may be getting his fixed up but wasn't sure so I just threw the link up for him to check out. I can't believe re-pops for these things are $900. :screwy:

[Rick93coupe]

Yep, Charlie is going to redo mine, sometime after your car is painted of coarse! :)

[Maximus]

They're pretty bad, and they definitely take away from the overall quality of the car. I think he may be getting his fixed up but wasn't sure so I just threw the link up for him to check out. I can't believe re-pops for these things are $900. :screwy:

Sheesh, I cant even find re-pops...But $900?!? Whoa. Rick is going to have a bad ass, magazine quality Stang, so it might be worth the investment for him.:bigthumb

[CNTLOSE]

I spoke to a guy at the swap meet that had a set for a coupe and hatch. I think he wanted $800 for the hatch and $1100 for the coupe. They were still in the Ford boxes too.

[91boost]

That price is crazy, no wonder people are getting them fixed and painted!

[Kwik92GT]

Check it out. I 'bout shit a brick when I seen the prices. That's the norm too, not the exception. Fuggers must use crystal for the glass.

CLICK HERE TO BE AMAZED (http://www.foxmustangrestoration.com/?p=pr&catid=39)

[Rick93coupe]

I want to give a big thanks to Greg for coming out last night, we worked on the wiring for several hrs. I was trying to cleanup the headlight harness since its not going to attach to the core support like it used to. What I did was measure out the length of the harness going to the passenger side and cut off that side and removed some extra length we didn't need. Then I snaked the remainder of the harness through the core support (its hollow if you've never looked) and then Greg soldered it all back together and shrink tubed it. Turned out pretty sweet. We were able to fit the harness to the car much better than it used to be. While he finished that portion up, I moved to the harness that runs to the back of the car and got it all in place.
Now I'm at the point where I need to eliminate a bunch of wiring from the dash harness that isn't going to be used anymore. Any of you guys familiar with the dash harness or have a schematic for it? Asside from the cluster, radio and trunk release, I don't think I really need the rest of it but I don't want to just start cutting.
Also got the proportioning vavle installed in cab and its pretty trick, so I'll have some updated pictures coming!

[Rick93coupe]

When the interior is together this will look a lot better. If you look where the emergency brake used to be, I've got my Wilwood proportioning valve mounted in that spot. Makes it easy to reach over and make adjustments if I need more or less rear brakes.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000240.jpg

[STREETRODZ1]

That is pretty cool man, i like that.

[91boost]

Looking good Ricky

[Rick93coupe]

That is pretty cool man, i like that.


Looking good Ricky

Thanks fellas. After looking at the picture today, I should have waited till the rest of the interior was in place to post that picture. A little carpet and some armorall would do wonders..lol.

[TZ250]

Rick, have you considered buying a simple section of a wiring harness to install? Sometimes things like this can be worth the money.

I've not used them, I'm just thinking out loud.

http://www.painlesswiring.com/

[Rick93coupe]

Yeah Rob, I have thought about it, but I think what I have will work fine. If money was no object I'd have a setup from Spaghetti menders and call it a day. I'm just going to take my time and eliminate what I don't need.

[Kwik92GT]

Here's a pic of the real reason Tricky went a while with no updates. :D He was secretly finishing paint and the new engine combo for the boat. ;) Who's ready to ski? :bigthumb

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/Mark11530/Daytonaturbos.jpg?t=1239202032

[ibstrokin]

Don't give him any ideas.

[Rick93coupe]

That boat is badass. Wouldn't want to even think about skiing behind it though! :lol:


On a completely unrelated topic. If your thinking about dismantling a stock dash harness to remove some stuff you don't need anymore, DON'T !

[Mustard]

DON'T ![/B]

I thought that might be a bad idea

[SLWB16hatch]

That boat is badass. Wouldn't want to even think about skiing behind it though! :lol:


On a completely unrelated topic. If your thinking about dismantling a stock dash harness to remove some stuff you don't need anymore, DON'T !

Man if you would have only said that like 3 weeks ago....lol.

[NUTTSGT]

When I cut out the "not wanted" wiring from my harness, I traced everything down from the schematic in the back of a chilton's book.

[MFIELD]

Looking good Rick, I need to come buy sometime and check it out.

[Rick93coupe]

Looking good Rick, I need to come buy sometime and check it out.

Thanks Mike, feel free to swing out any time, I'll be doing a ton of wrenching over the next few months.:yup:

[MFIELD]

Me to brother

[Rick93coupe]

Been making a little bit of progress. Greg came out again the other night and while he was working on my fuel cell, I cut out some carpet for the trunk of the coupe. I just need to glue it down now and then mount the cell. Picked up my fuel lines the other day also, so thats on the list to be installed next week.
Kenny coated my valve covers the other day, got them in and they look awesome, so thanks again Kenny! Pictures in the next couple of days!

[Rick93coupe]

Started mocking up a few things tonight. Greg came out to give me a hand. He helped me come up with a list of things to get done. For some reason he's tripping over getting the engine in the car. :lol: Soon, very soon!
We bolted a few things on to see what it's going to look like, and to make sure everything is where it should be.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000254.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000252.jpg

[mustangboy]

Damn those valve covers are SICK!!!:D

[zlou363lx]

Damn those valve covers are SICK!!!:D

somone is proud of their work...lol

looking good, rick!

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks Zack!

Finally finished up the hard lines on the car last night. Only the lines from the master cylinder are visible under the hood. Having the braided soft cables made this week so I can bleed everthing and call it done. Here's what it looks like under the inner fenders going into the cab. I think it turned out really nice.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000262.jpg

[Kwik92GT]

Thanks Zack!

That right there is funny. :D Zack does do nice work though. ;)

[1992MustangDW]

looking really good.

[5.0calypso93lx]

What brand valve covers are those?

[Rick93coupe]

They're just a tall Motorsport knockoff I got second hand.

[5.0calypso93lx]

They're just a tall Motorsport knockoff I got second hand.

Ugh, that's exactly what I've been looking for!! I want some to make some custom LSX coil pack brackets :cool2:

[Rick93coupe]

Ugh, that's exactly what I've been looking for!! I want some to make some custom LSX coil pack brackets :cool2:

Gotcha, I've been researching making the switch to coil packs too.

[Rick93coupe]

OK guys, went out this morning and picked up my new stainless soft lines that go from the bulkheads to the calipers. There's a protective sleeve they put over them for extra abrasion resistance. You can get them in a couple of different colors, but I chose charcoal to keep them sort of low key. This should also help out with the brakes.

I put a stock 02' brake like next to them for comparisons sake.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000266.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000268.jpg

Also finally got the rockers adjusted and lower intake bolted down. I'm waiting on getting my motor plate back to put the engine back in permanently.

[zlou363lx]

Also finally got the rockers adjusted and lower intake bolted down. I'm waiting on getting my motor plate back to put the engine back in permanently.

how did you adjust them? mine have been driving me nuts with not adjusting correctly this time!:lol:

[Rick93coupe]

how did you adjust them? mine have been driving me nuts with not adjusting correctly this time!:lol:

Followed this procedure. It's the same one I've been using for ever and it always works.
http://flowtechinduction.com/technical.htm#Valve
Scroll down to valve adjustment procedure.

Also, forgot to mention that you guys can have the brake lines made like I did at a Parker Fluid store. FYI

[bbfstanger]

got to ck rick's car out the other night.
liked the color in person, wasn't sure from the pics lol!.
gonna be nice when its hittin the streets!

[k062693w]

I also got to check out the Blue Beast !!! And all I can say is what a BADASS RIDE... Rick has done everything right on it and I can't wait to see it hit the Street/Track !!!

All you need to do is ask and we could make an evening and get it finished...

And BTW the pics do not do that color justice, That color in person is just WICKED !!!



Too bad that guy in that SLOOOOOWWWW red truck showed up, Or we could have Bullshitted a little more !!! LMAO

[Maximus]

We need more pictures!! Is it running yet?:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks guys, slowly gathering up the parts.
My motor plate is done, had to have a couple of -12's welded in place for the remote mount water pump. Its finished now and I'll be picking it up in the next day or 2. I believe Greg is coming back out to help me on Wed and we're going to drop the motor in place. Once the motor is in there, there will be all kinds of things I can do. I'll probably ask for some help when that time comes.

[Rick93coupe]

Recently I put up this picture

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000252.jpg

I'm putting it up again to point out the exhaust housing on the turbo.

Tonight I got a wild hair and decided to remove the casting flash from the ex housing. I started with a 60 grit flapper disc to removed the material and ended up going over to VictoryRay's place and using a hand held belt sander to even it out. That thing kicks ass! Anyway, this was the end result.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000295.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000296.jpg

Then I used some BBQ paint that everyone raves about. I'm still up in the air on whether or not I'm going to have it coated with the rest of the hotside. The plan is to change it down the road anyway.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000298.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000299.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000300.jpg

Turned out pretty good to me, what'ya guys think? :cool1:

[Rick93coupe]

Got the motor plate home. Should I paint it semi flat black, or leave it natural?

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000301.jpg

[Maximus]

When you start doing projects like that, you are getting close! :D

Gonna be a Bad Ass Stang when its done!!:rockon:

[Rick93coupe]

When you start doing projects like that, you are getting close! :D

Gonna be a Bad Ass Stang when its done!!:rockon:

It's getting there. I have a bunch of stuff ready to go together, but you know how it goes. This has to be done before that etc etc...

I can't wait to hear it fire for the first time! Where's the boner smiley? :lol:

[Rick93coupe]

Check this out. I found a deal on a set of Precision 160# injectors recently and picked them up. Well, $400.00 is a deal these days since they aren't making them anymore.
I get them at the door and I'm ready to mount the fuel rails and start doing some plumbing. Open the box is this is what they look like.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/misc%20photos/P1000274.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/misc%20photos/P1000269.jpg

I was so pissed. He never mentioned that they had been on fire! :rolleyes:

So anyway, waiting on another set to get here.

[Qtr milerocket]

Man I'm sorry to hear that Rick!!, I hope you get things squared away quickly!



Peace :cool2:





James

[Kwik92GT]

I can't wait to hear it fire for the first time! Where's the boner smiley? :lol:

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/Kwik92GT/webpics/Bone1.gif

[Kwik92GT]

I'd be majorly pissed about those injectors. :mad: Hope it's being taken care of.

If you aren't going to paint the motor plate at least put a wire brush wheel on your drill and give it some texture. My .02.

[5.0calypso93lx]

I'd be majorly pissed about those injectors. :mad: Hope it's being taken care of.

If you aren't going to paint the motor plate at least put a wire brush wheel on your drill and give it some texture. My .02.

x2 that is some straight BS!!!! WTF

[ibstrokin]

He got it taken care of.

[Rick93coupe]

Ok, got the new / used injectors in the mail today. This is more like it!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000303.jpg

Didn't get the motor in the car last night, had a bunch of complications. I'm going to wait a few days for the rest of my arp bolts to show up.

[DeckerEnt]

Those look much better. Did the guy fess up and take em back? Hope so...

[ibstrokin]

Dude, those look like 42's.

[bbfstanger]

i thought the same thing brian

[Rick93coupe]

These are 42's. The 160's are an aqua color.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/misc%20photos/42ers.jpg

[SLWB16hatch]

And just in case I can't make enough power, I got a race crank pulley! :screwy:


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000239.jpg

what kind of pulley is that?

[Rick93coupe]

It's an aluminum race crank pulley, I'm not going to use it. I also have the matching waterpump pulley for it, but I'm not going to use either of them.

[ibstrokin]

So if I buy a set of 42's, and let them sit in the sun for a while, that will make them 160's? lol jfwy

[SLWB16hatch]

It's an aluminum race crank pulley, I'm not going to use it. I also have the matching waterpump pulley for it, but I'm not going to use either of them.

if you decide to sell them let me know. thanks

[Mustard]

motor looks wild with the turbo hanging on the front of it.

[Rick93coupe]

Brian came out and helped me put the motor in the car. We got it in without a single scratch!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000305.jpg

[NXcoupe]

Looks great Rick! Can I get a look in about 4 weeks? Some brews and car talk while standing around a beautiful turbo car is just what I need right now!

[Rick93coupe]

Looks great Rick! Can I get a look in about 4 weeks? Some brews and car talk while standing around a beautiful turbo car is just what I need right now!

Sounds like a deal to me! It should be pretty close by the time you get home. :bigthumb

[5.0calypso93lx]

Looks SWEET!!!

[Maximus]

Brian came out and helped me put the motor in the car. We got it in without a single scratch!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000305.jpg

Zoom in on those Brakes lines.....did you bend those up?

[k062693w]

Coming right along Rick !!!

Looks GOOD !!!

[Mustard]

looks real good sittin down in there

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks guys.

Craig I had some help with the lines, I'll get some better pictures by the weekend. I'm bolting down the fuel rails and installing the injectors tonight.
I'm still in need of a V8 throttle linkage if anyone has one they want to sell.

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000310.jpg

[1992MustangDW]

Car is looking great. good JOB!

[mustangboy]

Damn look at the close up of those valve covers that look freaking SWEET!!

[NXcoupe]

Sounds like a deal to me! It should be pretty close by the time you get home. :bigthumb

Damn you do good work! Can't wait to hang out when I get home, and drive my vert! Oh and spend time with family and friends. It is hard to describe what it's like being over here for this long. I'll try over a few suds. It will just be nice to sleep without that thought in the back of my mind of rockets or mortars landing during the night. Looking forward to hearing this beast!

[Rick93coupe]

Damn look at the close up of those valve covers that look freaking SWEET!!

:lol: Your killing me!

[ibstrokin]

Let's see a pic of those fuel rails.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Let's see a pic of those fuel rails.

:lol::lol::lol:

[Rick93coupe]

You mean these cool textured black fuel rails? Yeah that's right!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000312.jpg

[RIXXX93GT]

This is looking awesome Rick, cant wait to see it in person.

[Kwik92GT]

You mean these cool textured black fuel rails? Yeah that's right!

Hard to believe you even tried justifying keeping them pink after looking at them now, isn't it? :D

[Rick93coupe]

Hard to believe you even tried justifying keeping them pink after looking at them now, isn't it? :D

Aeromotive red is far from pink but I do really like them in black.
Thanks Rick, it's coming along. Next week should be a really good week for progress on the car.

[poncho2001]

Looking good Rick.:bigthumb

[93hulk]

Lookin good buddy.

[91boost]

Looking sweet Rick. I bet you would really love to have your quarter windows back that is sitting in the corner of my garage. I hope to have them done this weekend:lol:

[DeckerEnt]

That is looking awesome!!!!! Keep the pics of stuff coming...

[Rick93coupe]

My car just left again to have the exhaust system built, talked to Jason about building my cold side while it's there. When I get a chance I'll put up a few pics.

[Maximus]

My car just left again to have the exhaust system built, talked to Jason about building my cold side while it's there. When I get a chance I'll put up a few pics.

No shit! You are getting close.:bigthumb
Whats left to do once it comes back??

[93hulk]

Cool Ill have to run over there this week and check it out.

[Rick93coupe]

Jason said that I'm going to need a new tranny crossmember, the one he made before isn't going to work with the new exhaust system.
He's got the intercooler and I'm taking out the radiator tomorrow or Tuesday so we can mock it all up for the cold side. Should be some pretty cool pictures coming soon. I still need to mount the fuel door and get my fuel cell back from Ray's place. I hope to tie up the fuel system within a few days of getting the car back.

Here it is on the trailer.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000318.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000320.jpg

My tranny pan is scary close to the ground, I'm gonna have to be real careful if I keep it at this ride height.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000321.jpg

[93hulk]

I went over to Jays today to hang out a bit and he was cutting and welding away. Its going to be one trick exhaust. By the way people I have seen this car in its many stages and Ricks been putting her together and pics dont do this car any justice. Keep up the good work Rick.

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks for the kind words Mark! Can't wait to see it myself.

[NXcoupe]

I went over to Jays today to hang out a bit and he was cutting and welding away. Its going to be one trick exhaust. By the way people I have seen this car in its many stages and Ricks been putting her together and pics dont do this car any justice. Keep up the good work Rick.

I will second that! The car has come so far since it was a stocker sittin out back of your condo.

[beefcake]

looking good :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Got the call that my new crossmember was made and the exhaust is finished. I'm dropping off the tubing for my cold side tomorrow, that will be the last of the fabrication. I'll take some pictures and put them up when I get home in the evening.

The seats I picked up today are exactly like these, I didn't have my camera at my house, so I just found a picture to put up. They're black leather out of an 05 vehicle. They're really comfortable, and have all sorts of cool adjustments on them.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/rsxseats.jpg

I need to buy/borrow a dremel. I'm mounting my shifter just like this one as long as my style will fit.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/shifterinashtray.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Just got home from taking some pics of the car. The exhaust turned out great. It's still gonna be loud I bet. lol

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000331.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000333.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000332.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000330.jpg

[MFIELD]

Looking good Rick

[ibstrokin]

Looking good Rick

Harumph

[MFIELD]

LOL I didnt get a Harumph outa that guy

[Rick93coupe]

Looking good Rick

Thanks Mike, yours too. Sorry to hear you've run into fitment issues. I know all about it!

[ibstrokin]

LOL I didnt get a Harumph outa that guy

Ricks favorite quote from "Blazing Saddles" is, 12 schnitzengruben is my limit, avetazane baby....lol

[poncho2001]

That exhaust is sweet looking Rick.

[Rick93coupe]

Got a couple of pictures tonight. Cold side is almost finished, he's putting the bov flange on and finishing the alt. mount. Supposed to pick the car up this weekend.

He moved the radiator way up front for fan clearance and made some cool mounts for it. Its almost time to start wiring it up and running the fuel lines.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000351.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000350.jpg

[ibstrokin]

Sweet. Is that a v-band on the turbo discharge?

[91boost]

Looking good Rick. Let me know if ya need a tow, the new truck likes to tow:D

[Rick93coupe]

Sweet. Is that a v-band on the turbo discharge?

Yep its a V-band. :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Looking good Rick. Let me know if ya need a tow, the new truck likes to tow:D

I'm gonna need a tow, so if your volunteering, lets just make it a plan!

[Walter]

That exhaust is real slick!

[Rick93coupe]

That exhaust is real slick!

Thanks..

Just got the car back Friday night, Charlie dropped it off for me. Should be the last time it takes a trip out to Trenton on a trailer!

Couple of pics of the cold side.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000367.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000362.jpg

The blue transition is temporary, needed it for mockup and it was cheap.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000365.jpg

Here's the mount for the radiator.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000366.jpg

He built my alternator mount also.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000369.jpg


Still trying to get money together for the converter. I'm going to be doing a lot of misc. odds and ends stuff in the meantime. Mounting the fuel cell and running some lines. Charlie finished my quarter windows which turned out really good! I'll be putting those in and working on the interior this week!

[Qtr milerocket]

Awesome Rick, looks great man!

[93hulk]

Looks good buddy!

[Rich]

Wow...that's nice!

[92coupe]

Looks good Rick, Wheres the intercooler??

[ibstrokin]

Big Pimpin, spending G's

[91boost]

No pics of the quarter windows!!!!

[Rick93coupe]

Looks good Rick, Wheres the intercooler??

Ditched the intercooler and went with this instead.

http://www.alcoholinjectionsystems.com/p102/Stage-2-Adjust.-Progressive-Trunk-Mount-Water-Methanol-Injection-System/product_info.html

I've been researching them off and on for about a yr. Read a few really good posts from Bob Kurgan and the success he was having on his customers cars, so I figured I could make it work. After talking to Rodney at AIS, he assured me we could set up a system that would give me better IAT's then I could get from an air to air setup with the added benefit of extra octane on 93 pump gas. After trying to fit an efficient enough intercooler under the LX nose we found out it just wasn't going to happen without doing some cutting on the new paint or literally cutting a section out of the marker lights. I think it was the excuse I needed to bite the bullet and do what I had been toying with all along.

Going with the custom theme that seems to have taken over, I'm going to inject directly into the box intake with a 3 nozzle setup for even distribution. Pictures to come in the next couple of days. :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Got the fuel cell mounted tonight and placed the battery where I think it will go. Have plenty of room for the trunk mounted meth kit on the other side of the cell. It's a huge cell!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000370.jpg

[poncho2001]

Looks real nice Rick.

[ibstrokin]

Are you going to put a wing on it?

[Mustard]

Rick, the car is looking better and better each time I check out the thread! can't wait to see this thing at the track

[1992MustangDW]

This car is beautiful!

[Maximus]

Are you going to put a wing on it?

It would look very cool with a Skinny Kid wing. I just happen to have one that I wont be needing.:)

[Rick93coupe]

It's going to be naked at first. The chute mount was built out for a chute, just in case it gets squirelly on the big end. We'll see what happens. I'm not sure how well they mount to a glass deck and I don't really care for the struts style.
They're too racey for my streetcar! :D

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks for the props guys, it's actually starting to look like something. My motivation is coming back!

[TZ250]

Wow! You have a 1,000 HP rolling Meth Lab! :lol:

I'm looking forward to seeing it run. Judging by the pictures, it will obviously be soon!

[Mustard]

Not sure if you have answered this or not but what kind of tuning software are yuo going ot be using?

[Rick93coupe]

Gen 7+ DFI

[Rick93coupe]

Got the Methanol injection kit, didn't have a chance to get it mounted. Today my Tial Q bov arrived, so I put it on real quick. Looks like a nice piece. Unfortunately it won't be very visible in the end.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000521.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000525.jpg

[91boost]

Just cut a hole in your fender and put a piece of plexiglass over it and you should be able to see it:lol:

[Rick93coupe]

Just cut a hole in your fender and put a piece of plexiglass over it and you should be able to see it:lol:

Yeah, like the ZR1, but not as cool! :lol:


New toy!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000527.jpg

Race gas? We don't need no stinkin race gas!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000526.jpg

:D

[SLWB16hatch]

rick this monster looks amazing. the workmanship is killer. cant wait to see it at the track....:bigthumb

[91boost]

That is a huge washer bottle, how much highway driving you plan on doing to need that much washer fluid!:lol:

[Rick93coupe]

That is a huge washer bottle, how much highway driving you plan on doing to need that much washer fluid!:lol:

Eh, the fluid was on sale, and winter is around the corner, so what the hey. :)

This is the only size trunk mount tank that they make. It's sort of fill it and forget it about it. Same theory with the 16 gallon fuel cell.

[5.0calypso93lx]

So when that is completely full, how much street driving and track time can you get before needing to refill?

[Rick93coupe]

So when that is completely full, how much street driving and track time can you get before needing to refill?

It's boost referenced, so it's going to be directly proportionate to the amount of times I'm in boost. My thoughts are that I'll only be concerned about IAT's at full throttle, when it just starts to creep into boost under normal driving, it wont need any. I'll probably have it come on at 5 psi or so.

[k062693w]

TRICK SHIT Rick !!! I am just AMAZED everytime you post an update !!! We need to meet at KK again, So we have the excuse (as if we need one) to go to the Awful Waffle, And then I can swing over and check out the Progress !!!

Keep it up Buddy !!!

[ibstrokin]

TRICK SHIT Rick !!! I am just AMAZED everytime you post an update !!! We need to meet at KK again, So we have the excuse (as if we need one) to go to the Awful Waffle, And then I can swing over and check out the Progress !!!

Keep it up Buddy !!!

MMMMMMMM, jalapeno and chili waffle, yum

[bbfstanger]

MMMMMMMM, jalapeno and chili waffle, yum

just like mom never used to make lol!

[k062693w]

MMMMMMMM, jalapeno and chili waffle, yum

:lol: It was Good though wasn't it ??? :lol:

[Rick93coupe]

TRICK SHIT Rick !!! I am just AMAZED everytime you post an update !!! We need to meet at KK again, So we have the excuse (as if we need one) to go to the Awful Waffle, And then I can swing over and check out the Progress !!!

Keep it up Buddy !!!

Thanks Aaron, anytime you guys wanna swing out after Kilkare is fine with me. I could handle a waffle or 2 myself. :bigthumb

[TZ250]

It's boost referenced, .... I'll probably have it come on at 5 psi or so.

So, is the amount injected proportional to boost? Or, does it only inject a perdetermined amount at a user specified boost level?

[ibstrokin]

Every so often it's fun to go through this thread from start to finish.

[Rick93coupe]

So, is the amount injected proportional to boost? Or, does it only inject a perdetermined amount at a user specified boost level?

Sorry Rob, forgot to answer this. Once you set the boost pressure you want it to come on, then you select the pressure you want it to go 100% duty, it builds a ramp rate based off those 2 figures.

On a side note, the convertor will be here soon! :bigthumb

[Maximus]

Every so often it's fun to go through this thread from start to finish.

This one and Marks.:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Haven't gotten much done aside from spending money. :(

I did speak with Lenny at Ultimate converters about my setup and the ball is rolling. I ordered my shifter which should be here tomorrow or Thursday. Gave my hot kit to Kenny for coating and test fit my seats (very tight) I didn't think they were going to go. I'm going to start fiddling with the wiring tonight after my daughter goes to bed. I'm dreading the wiring!

I did give the car its first bath after work tonight. It's purdy! :bigthumb:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000552.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000556.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000558.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000553.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000554.jpg

[Blowpastyou]

hell yea Rick!!! Moving right along! Got my car home the other day. Just have a little more money to spend and I can start going back together too!

[ibstrokin]

You only had the hot side coated, tightwad.

[91boost]

Car looks good Rick, hopefully i will have another one soon!!

[NXcoupe]

Looks sweet Rick.

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks fellas. Got the cowl panel mounted, sanded it down and put a couple coats of paint on it. I seem to be missing some nuts to hold the quarter glass in, so I'm going to see what I can find on my lunch break tomorrow to get that sorted out.. I want to have them sealed up and done tomorrow night. Little by little I guess.

[NXcoupe]

Keep going man, it's a big project but you are on the downslope now.

[mustangboy]

Hey Rick here is a little teaser pic for you. Hope this will hold you over till next week.;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3886305031_2528a6a404.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks Kenny, looking good! :bigthumb:

[Rick93coupe]

Had the windshields pulled today so that I could finish painting the cage. Brian came out yesterday and we installed the door panels in the car and started putting the front end back on. I ordered a new set of factory style headlights, the whole deluxe kit actually and a few misc trim pieces that were broken. It should help make the front end look clean! Front end should be all back together mid week when the parts come in.

[NXcoupe]

Did you get the tinted ones with the clear corners like mine has?

[Rick93coupe]

Nope, I don't like the clear corners or the smoked ones. I wanted the contrast of the stock ones. I think they will look best with this color.

[Rick93coupe]

Made some progress in the last couple of days. Working with the factory harness owns me, but I went ahead and put the fuel injection harness on the motor. Picked up the hot kit from Kenny today and it looks great. Here are a few pics.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000005-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000006-1.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000011.jpg

[ibstrokin]

Sweet, is it running yet?






















How bout now?

[NXcoupe]

Looks good Rick, keep at it!

[Mustard]

looking awesome man.

[Sharad]

WOW, that looks good!

I think I need a towel... ;)

[mustangboy]

Hey Rick after looking at those pics that bare aluminum intake pipe just doesn't quite fit in, I think I can fix that.

[cstreu1026]

Man that really does look good.

[Rich]

I love this car!

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks guys!! I've been pulling late nights trying to knock out as much as possible. Every time I turn around something else has to change to make this or that work, but my parts shelves are clearing out nicely! My new headlights should be here tomorrow, so they'll go in tomorrow night. I think I'm going to tackle the fuel system next.

[Rick93coupe]

Oh, I forgot to mention....


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000014.jpg



:flipoff::flipoff::flipoff::flipoff::flipoff:

[mustangboy]

So I guess you didn't start it tonight:lol: Any luck finding any info on that switch panel? Here is a pic of the way I had mine setup.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3331520426_9a6f86007a.jpg

[bbfstanger]

looks like its coming along!

[Rick93coupe]

Yes sir...

My motivational video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMlRgPXVCyM

[Sharad]

LOL! Yeah, Chris (BoostedGT) is baad man!

I'm generally not a nutswinger, but BoostedGT and Novi357 have some of the baddest streetcars in the nation.

[5.0calypso93lx]

Comin' right along Rick! :bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

Can I get a hell yeah?

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000016.jpg



Nothing makes the car more complete than a new set of headlights!

On that subject, this is the first time I've ever replaced a set, does anyone know if the rubber trim piece around the headlight tucks in behind the parking lights and marker, or is it supposed to just cover the edge of them?

[Rick93coupe]

Is this better Brian?


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000019.jpg



You have no idea how big of a pain in the ass that was!

[Rick93coupe]

Started playing with the Meth Injection setup.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000021.jpg

[mustangboy]

Rick I wish you would have asked about that intake pipe. I would have coated it to match your valve covers. With all that you have had done I would have done it real cheap too.

[Rick93coupe]

I may still have it done eventually, the paint scratches really easy snaking that pipe in!

[NXcoupe]

It tucks under the side ones, if I remember correctly Rick.

[Kwik92GT]

Looking awesome Rick. One of the nicest stangs in the area for sure. :bigthumb

On a side note, that blue elbow for the intake is tight! :drool: :D

[Rick93coupe]

Looking awesome Rick. One of the nicest stangs in the area for sure. :bigthumb

On a side note, that blue elbow for the intake is tight! :drool: :D

:flipoff: And here I was about to say thanks for the kind words! :lol:

[poncho2001]

Looking sweet as hell Rick.:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000035.jpg

HELP! :bigthumb:

[ibstrokin]

Awesome, we should have it in this week!!!!!

[Rick93coupe]

Thanks goes out to Brian for giving me a hand tonight. We pulled the exhaust off the car, dropped the transmission, painted the new crossmember and installed the convertor and put the trans back in. Very productive night!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000017.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000024.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/coupe%20pictures/P1000018.jpg

[Rick93coupe]

Well, took the back glass and quarter glass to the local tint place and had them done in 35% Thursday, in hind sight, I sort of wish I had gone 20%, but what'ya do? Had the windshield and rear glass installed the next day so all of that is complete. I'm ready to start with the rear seat delete and putting in the rear plastic panels next.
Slight change of plans for the car. Jason (the fabricator on this build) had a problem with his turbo, so I gave him mine so that he could get his car on the road and enjoy it. A friend of mine picked me up another exhaust housing from a S400 and I'm sealing off the open side where the compressor would go. The idea is to leave my turbo exhaust in place and break in the motor N/A. This is going to make it easier for me to get familiar with the tuning process and ensuring that I get good ring seal at the same time. All of the small issues will be worked out by then and I'll be ready to make some good power!

[5.0calypso93lx]

Well, took the back glass and quarter glass to the local tint place and had them done in 35% Thursday, in hind sight, I sort of wish I had gone 20%, but what'ya do? Had the windshield and rear glass installed the next day so all of that is complete. I'm ready to start with the rear seat delete and putting in the rear plastic panels next.
Slight change of plans for the car. Jason (the fabricator on this build) had a problem with his turbo, so I gave him mine so that he could get his car on the road and enjoy it. A friend of mine picked me up another exhaust housing from a S400 and I'm sealing off the open side where the compressor would go. The idea is to leave my turbo exhaust in place and break in the motor N/A. This is going to make it easier for me to get familiar with the tuning process and ensuring that I get good ring seal at the same time. All of the small issues will be worked out by then and I'll be ready to make some good power!

Have any pics of how this is going to work? If you seal of the turbo flange where the turbo would sit, how is the exhaust going to exit? This is basically the same thing I've been considering since no one makes a set of headers for high ports, dropped k member and a T-56 off the shelf.

[Rick93coupe]

The housing is going to bolt down just like the original, the downpipe will still v-band to it, but on the open side where it's flanged for the oil feed/drain and wheels, I'm having a plate welded there to seal it off. I'll have to rig up some sort of filter for the intake piping, but it should be pretty straightforward. I just didn't want to have to pull the exhaust off the car, bolt on my shorties and find an h-pipe.
One cool thing, is that if I ever loose the turbo, I'll have the dummy system to run N/A till I get it fixed. I'll get pics up when it's done.

[5.0calypso93lx]

The housing is going to bolt down just like the original, the downpipe will still v-band to it, but on the open side where it's flanged for the oil feed/drain and wheels, I'm having a plate welded there to seal it off. I'll have to rig up some sort of filter for the intake piping, but it should be pretty straightforward. I just didn't want to have to pull the exhaust off the car, bolt on my shorties and find an h-pipe.
One cool thing, is that if I ever loose the turbo, I'll have the dummy system to run N/A till I get it fixed. I'll get pics up when it's done.

Hmmmm, interesting. Looking forward to pics of this.

[may93]

I hope my coupe turns out half that nice. The rear tire setup gives the car an awesome stance. I'm mini tubbing mine also and the 325 tire is the only way to go. Did you say you had to narrow the rear axle to make it work?

[bobtsgt]

I'm liking the flat exhaust pipe routing. very professional looking

[flyin2jz]

Any chance it will be out this year Rick

[Rick93coupe]

I hope my coupe turns out half that nice. The rear tire setup gives the car an awesome stance. I'm mini tubbing mine also and the 325 tire is the only way to go. Did you say you had to narrow the rear axle to make it work?

Thanks man. Yes you need to cut the rearend down a bit to make it fit the 325 drag radial. Mine was cut 3/4" per side. In hind site, going 1.5" per side would have been ideal. Most guys doing this go between 1.5 and 2". At a minimum I would recommend 1". I have the 6.5" backspace wheels and it does tuck the tire, but could have been better. Someday down the road when I upgrade the internals, I'll have it cut down further, or sell this one and start over.

[Rick93coupe]

I'm liking the flat exhaust pipe routing. very professional looking

Thanks, Jason does great work. All the credit goes to him!

[Rick93coupe]

Any chance it will be out this year Rick

Only time will tell. I'm going to be working on the electrical system tonight. Fuel lines and coolant lines are in, just need picked up and put on.
Now that it's gotten colder, my motivation is lacking again.

On a side note, Jason says his cars breaks the tires loose at 90mph with my turbo! :bigthumb He's running the 325 mickeys.

[RIXXX93GT]

Car looks great Rick, first class!

[Maximus]

Only time will tell. I'm going to be working on the electrical system tonight. Fuel lines and coolant lines are in, just need picked up and put on.
Now that it's gotten colder, my motivation is lacking again.

On a side note, Jason says his cars breaks the tires loose at 90mph with my turbo! :bigthumb He's running the 325 mickeys.

Is that all it needs now, wiring? Going to be a Beast!!:bigthumb

[Rick93coupe]

If anyone is interested in what I'm doing to run the motor N/A, here's the pics of the dummy system.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000038.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o238/Rick88coupe/P1000039-1.jpg

[bbfstanger]

i wondered what the hell you were talkin about lol!
now it is perfectly clear,ive never seen such a piece, neat.