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MFIELD

01-09-2009, 10:26 PM

My new project is about to begin. I guess it already has by gathering parts but tomorrow the actual work will begin. I am putting a 32 valve lincoln motor into my 85 GT. It will not be just a typical mod motor swap though. Its going to be similar to my old setup as it will be a carburated blow thru turbocharged engine. I have located the intake from Sullivan Performance and have it here now. I am using a MSD Mod 6 ignition system that is basically a stand alone that has tuneable for the electronic side. I have to change K members and thats were I'll start. I will have to change the internals inside the engine at some point to forged but that will have to wait for a little. Once the engine is in I can fab up the turbo kit. I havent decided on a trans yet, I really want to do a 6 speed but budget will dictate that for now. I am going to try and take pictures throughout but that usually starts good but doesnt last. I have a bunch of people to thank for help with this and I will as it goes on. Stay tuned.

95turbocharged

01-09-2009, 10:40 PM

oh boy!! this should be interesting:bigthumb good luck, I would like to see you rock a 6 speed in that thing:eek:
:popcorn: for pics

as craig would say!!!!!!!!!!!!

:postpix:

Maximus

01-09-2009, 10:55 PM

I take it you got your K-member?:bigthumb

MFIELD

01-09-2009, 11:08 PM

Yes I did, THANK YOU!! YOUR AWESOME.

Maximus

01-09-2009, 11:10 PM

Least I could do guy.:)

Now go start taking pics of the build.:bigthumb

MFIELD

01-09-2009, 11:12 PM

Pics will start tomorrow

graysonracin

01-09-2009, 11:19 PM

sounds like a very cool project, cant wait to see the progress.:bigthumb

Ryan218

01-09-2009, 11:23 PM

4 eyes and a 4 valve mod motor...catchy! cant wait to see the pics start a flying!

Rick93coupe

01-09-2009, 11:50 PM

Right on! That will be a great setup..

mustangboy

01-10-2009, 12:47 AM

Sounds like a kickass build, now bring on the pics!!!

Evil_Capri

01-10-2009, 07:58 AM

Dig it! Can't wait for some photos!

88ssp

01-10-2009, 09:33 AM

Yeah, let's see em. I'd like to do that one day.

Maximus

01-10-2009, 11:13 AM

Pics will start tomorrow

Today is tomorrow!!!:lol:

:postpix:

quik lx

01-10-2009, 02:27 PM

Today is tomorrow!!!:lol:

:postpix:

:lol::lol: Lot of modular fox cars around here lately

MFIELD

01-10-2009, 05:49 PM

Today is tomorrow!!!:lol:

:postpix:

Hahahahaha, I will in a little bit. I just got home from working on it. Couldnt find any motor mounts today but will have some in the morning. I already forgot to take my camera but thankfully Rich had his.

MFIELD

01-10-2009, 07:12 PM

Here's where we started

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/oldmotor2.jpg[/IMG]

Then this

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/oldmotor.jpg

Removed old k member

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/frontendout.jpg

Pulling out the brake booster sucked

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/PITA.jpg

New k member in, went with a PA. BIG thanks to Craig.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/newkmember.jpg

And here's the new badges it will be wearing

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/46emblem.jpg

More to come............

Rich

01-10-2009, 07:14 PM

Where's Waldo?

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n80/buckeyerich/Motorcycle%20pics/DSC_1153.jpg

MFIELD

01-10-2009, 07:15 PM

Thanks to Rich for his help and the garage to work in, we finished up today by removing everything else in the way in the engine compartment. Tomorrow the engine goes in.

KobraII

01-11-2009, 02:26 AM

Looks like a good start. Should be a fun project!

NUTTSGT

01-11-2009, 05:56 PM

Keep up the good work man. Any time I do interior work, I take the seat (s) out, it's 4 bolts and make things alot easier. You having racing seat, they should be easier to get than the stock seats like I have.

MFIELD

01-11-2009, 09:42 PM

Here's a few more

New power plant

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/46engine.jpg

Lowering it in

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/46install5.jpg

Motor in place

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/46install3.jpg

New home

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/46install.jpg

I am suprised how easy it was to go in and how much room there is around the motor. I was expecting alot worse.

Custom adapter plates are being made for the intake by RIXXX93GT and I have a few custome pieces to fab up but its coming along. I may be able to use some of my old turbo system on this setup. Stay tuned

kennebellcobra

01-11-2009, 10:03 PM

Lookin good Mike...very cool!

92coupe

01-11-2009, 10:43 PM

Cool project, Love the 4 eye!

outlaw85

01-12-2009, 05:52 AM

Looks Good Mike! Any Horsepower Predictions?

JIMS SVT

01-12-2009, 06:11 AM

zippy94

01-12-2009, 03:51 PM

They make motor mount just for 5.0 to Modular so you didn't have swap K member and I also say those are B heads.Are you sure you pulled it out of a Lincoin??

5.0calypso93lx

01-12-2009, 05:14 PM

This is going to be badass!

MFIELD

01-12-2009, 07:24 PM

I always thought the heads with the cop covers had the c heads.Looks like there b heads.HmmmLooks good.:bigthumb

They are B heads and they do have COP. I also thought they only came on C heads but from some research some of the Lincolns changed early.

MFIELD

01-12-2009, 07:25 PM

They make motor mount just for 5.0 to Modular so you didn't have swap K member and I also say those are B heads.Are you sure you pulled it out of a Lincoin??

I hadnt seen those, who makes them? Yes it came out of a 98 Mark VIII.

quik lx

01-12-2009, 08:05 PM

They make motor mount just for 5.0 to Modular so you didn't have swap K member

That would be news to all of us swapping in these modular motors, I've never seen one in 2 years of research:confused:. Gotta link or sump? BTW looking good Mike!!!

Maximus

01-17-2009, 11:42 AM

Ok, its been a week. Whacha got done??:)

MFIELD

01-17-2009, 01:46 PM

Well since I'm gone all week out of town not much:(. Hope to get some more done this afternoon or tomorrow.

Maximus

01-17-2009, 02:57 PM

Cool! Let me know when you wanna come get this Hydroboost.:)

MFIELD

01-18-2009, 08:29 PM

Here's some more progress.

New intake in place
http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/intakecloseup.jpg

Courtesy if RIXXX93GT these plates are made to fit the c head intake to a b head. I thought this up and Rick made it possible. I have to say again Rick Thank you.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/adapterplatelowerside.jpg

Side view or intake and carb, I will be doing a little modification to my hood.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/intakesidepic.jpg

And after a bunch of fitting and eyeballing we decided to pull the motor back out and get it ready to port the heads and a few other things for the turbo kit.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/engineteardown.jpg

The coolest part is I fit my old turbo kit up and with very minor mods it will be reused. I cant believe how close it was and my turbo will be in the exact same place it was before.

Mustard

01-18-2009, 08:32 PM

looking cool man.

1badFn5.0

01-18-2009, 08:35 PM

looks good man

Rich

01-18-2009, 08:44 PM

Side view or intake and carb, I will be doing a little modification to my hood.

That's the understatement of the day!

RIXXX93GT

01-18-2009, 10:38 PM

Glad I can help out Mike, cant wait to hear that thing!

DeckerEnt

01-18-2009, 11:47 PM

This is just cool as hell..
Keith

NUTTSGT

01-19-2009, 09:15 AM

Carbed 4V, I lilke .

SLWB16hatch

01-19-2009, 08:05 PM

that is sweet. first time i've seen a carb'd 4v.....:bigthumb

Rick93coupe

01-19-2009, 08:38 PM

that is sweet. first time i've seen a carb'd 4v.....:bigthumb

They are cool. About 2 yrs ago I believe it was, there was a company at the Columbus swap meet that had several mod motors on engine stands with carb setups. It was the first time I had seen it. Very cool!:bigthumb

MFIELD

01-19-2009, 08:43 PM

Rick that was Kar Kraft, they use adapters the fit a 302 intake to a mod motor. I looked at them also and would have been half the price of the one I bought but is not a big power producer. More just a cool factor for hot rods.

Rick93coupe

01-19-2009, 09:08 PM

Gotcha, I never thought about the power potential of their setup. Boost would help that situation though!

MFIELD

01-19-2009, 09:22 PM

Exactly, just add boost:bigthumb

NUTTSGT

01-19-2009, 11:18 PM

They are cool. About 2 yrs ago I believe it was, there was a company at the Columbus swap meet that had several mod motors on engine stands with carb setups. It was the first time I had seen it. Very cool!:bigthumb

and they sounded bad ass.

Maximus

01-23-2009, 11:30 PM

You coming down tomorrow?

MFIELD

01-23-2009, 11:35 PM

Maybe, what time you going to be there?

Maximus

01-23-2009, 11:37 PM

Dont make me Ebay this thing!:lol:

Ill be there 10-2.:)

MFIELD

01-23-2009, 11:38 PM

Dont you dare:D

Maximus

01-23-2009, 11:39 PM

I wont. How about some updated pics?

MFIELD

01-23-2009, 11:42 PM

Nothing else done yet since last Sunday. I need to get rid of some of these pushrod parts or I'm going to have to sell my bike so I can finish buying shit.

MFIELD

04-05-2009, 08:42 PM

Well its been way to long but here is an update. I did sell my bike:( but I have been collecting parts and have had the block machine work done. It now is sporting main studs and head studs and is .020 over. I got a steel crank and Manley H beams. Pistons are on order, I went with JE's with compression going to be right around 9.4:1. E-85 will keep detonation down and I'm keeping my intercooler for now just in case. For now I am working porting the heads, I have 6 hours in the first one and its about done. After the other head is done I will be cleaning everything very good and pick up the balanced rotating assembly and get this thing together. Here's a few pics I took today.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/front2.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/rearview2.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/portedexhaust2.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/intakerunner.jpg

The last one is a shot down the intake runner right into the port on the head

mustangboy

04-05-2009, 09:59 PM

Nice work there!!!!

Rick93coupe

04-15-2009, 10:46 PM

Looking Good man, you think its going to be out this yr?

MFIELD

04-18-2009, 09:36 AM

Thanks,yes it will be done this year

95turbocharged

04-18-2009, 10:25 AM

Damn fine work there mike!!!

Maximus

04-18-2009, 10:31 AM

Thanks,yes it will be done this year

WOOT!:bigthumb

Jeff88coupe

04-18-2009, 10:31 AM

Very cool combo. Do you already have a E85 carb? With E85..you really don't have to run a intercooler...but one will help lower intake air charge temps even more. Checkout e85performance.net if you haven't already.

MFIELD

04-18-2009, 04:11 PM

Thanks Jeff, I joined over there last year when I started looking into switching. I dont already have the carb for it but am planning on doing the conversion myself.

MFIELD

04-18-2009, 04:13 PM

WOOT!:bigthumb

Hell yes, cant ley you and Joe have all the fun.:bigthumb

Maximus

04-18-2009, 06:50 PM

Pfft, mines a ways away.:(

Joes on the other hand, it kinda "fired" the other night.:bigthumb

MFIELD

04-18-2009, 08:05 PM

I've got some time left myself but things are coming together.

quik lx

04-19-2009, 10:43 AM

Joe's on the other hand, it kinda "fired" the other night.:bigthumb

I was just spinning it around to pump some oil......:tongue2:

Maximus

05-16-2009, 10:41 AM

I've got some time left myself but things are coming together.

Pictures! :D

MFIELD

05-17-2009, 09:00 PM

Pictures! :D

Ask and yee shall receive:cool1:

I have been working steady on alot of small things. I have had the complete front end off to clean the engine compartment. The steering column and pedal assembly has been out and I made a new stud on the brake pedal for the hydroboost to mount. That is all back in and I made new brake lines and moved and mounted the line lock up under the hydroboost.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/Hydroboost.jpg

I also have finally modifying the turbo kit and its all welded up and painted, I am also planning on doing a wrap on it when it goes in for good.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/Newturbokit.jpg

And here are a few pics of some of the new parts going in the engine, I am waiting on buying the new bearings, head gaskets, and an oil pump and its time to clean and assemble.

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/Manleyrod.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/JEpiston.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/Newcrank.jpg

I also have sitting a new SFI balancer and SFI flywheel. The complete rotating assembly has been balanced all the way out including the pressure plate. I had all this done by a professional race engine shop in Gary IN. I have know the owner for some time and he agreed to get involved in my project.

I have to decide what I'm going to do with the cams and springs, I have some in mind but I may use the stockers this year to get it finished and do the swap next season.

MFIELD

05-17-2009, 09:09 PM

I forgot to say I picked up a set of caster camber plates and went to put them on and my Lakewood struts a junk, no pressure in them at all so now its time for a set of Strange adjustable.

JIMS SVT

05-17-2009, 09:14 PM

I forgot to say I picked up a set of caster camber plates and went to put them on and my Lakewood struts a junk, no pressure in them at all so now its time for a set of Strange adjustable.

Id maybe look into something different than stranges.I had good luck with them in the past.Now within the past two weeks my 6month old strange struts have blown out.Im pretty mad about it.Dont know what I wanna do now.

MFIELD

05-17-2009, 09:21 PM

That sucks Jim

Rich

05-17-2009, 10:00 PM

Cool...should be running in a week or two!

kennebellcobra

05-17-2009, 10:20 PM

Cool...should be running in a week or two!

knowing Mike....I'd say it has a good chance:lol:

Looks great Mike:bigthumb

On a side note my qa1's have been on my car for almost 4 years now and have held up great...the strange i bought for the rear of the flamer locked up on one side in less than 1 month:(

Rick93coupe

05-17-2009, 10:44 PM

Kickass Mike, you should have a plenty stout bottom end this time around!

MFIELD

05-18-2009, 06:58 PM

knowing Mike....I'd say it has a good chance:lol:

Looks great Mike:bigthumb

On a side note my qa1's have been on my car for almost 4 years now and have held up great...the strange i bought for the rear of the flamer locked up on one side in less than 1 month:(

Its all about the money now, as soon as I have enough to get these parts it will be running.

Thanks for the heads up on the struts, I'll look into something else.

Rich

06-28-2009, 11:08 PM

Update time?

MFIELD

06-28-2009, 11:16 PM

Tomorrow, I'm tired

MFIELD

06-29-2009, 11:51 PM

OK finally some more progress.

I have got the heads put back together and what a pain in the ass that was. I f you have taken a set of 4v heads completly apart.... DONT!!! especially if you dont have the correct tools. I have to say big thanks go out to Rich for his help and support. Also to NA SVT he let me borrow tools to reassemble them and I'd never met him till I picked it up.

Here's a few pics

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/newpistons2-1.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/rotatingassy.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/Longblock.jpg

Once the cams are timed in I'll finish the assembly and set it in. Still hoping to be running by end of July

RIXXX93GT

06-30-2009, 12:01 AM

Looks great Mike!

k062693w

06-30-2009, 12:27 AM

Looking great Mike !!! I just don't understand why you wanted a 4-EYE ??? LMAO

Rich

06-30-2009, 08:18 AM

Looking good Mike!!! It will be running in no time!!!! I can't wait to drive it...

kennebellcobra

06-30-2009, 11:56 AM

I can't wait to see it make a pass...been a while and the last time wasn't good:(

MFIELD

07-11-2009, 11:31 PM

Update time....

Well I got it set down in today with Rich's help, he had to come over and keep me sane. Most everything is hooked up on the motor side. I have to make power steering lines and change some ends on the radiator lines and then its time for fluids. New bellhousing will be in this week (thanks Craig):bigthumb and then flywheel and clutch. Hopefully the tranny still fits where it did before and I wont have to make a new crossmember or have the driveshaft changed. I havent been able to bolt the two together yet but it shouldnt be to bad. Here's a few new pics

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/rtcorner.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/ltcorner.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/hatcloseup.jpg

New coil covers I got at the swap in C-bus
http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/rtcover.jpg

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/newshifter.jpg

MFIELD

07-11-2009, 11:34 PM

Cant wait to see this spinning

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/turboinlet.jpg

kennebellcobra

07-12-2009, 12:11 AM

That's looks awesome Mike!!!! Can't wait to see it running again

bbfstanger

07-12-2009, 12:32 AM

man that looks good mike!

Rick93coupe

07-12-2009, 06:14 PM

man that looks good mike!

That's what I was thinking, it looks killer! I love those motors in a fox! :bigthumb

ibstrokin

07-12-2009, 09:14 PM

Me likey:rockon:

satan jamez

07-12-2009, 09:42 PM

Holy crap dude! Nice work, that car should be a hand full :bigthumb

MFIELD

07-12-2009, 10:40 PM

Got the belt to fit today and got the plugs in it. I modified an old deck sprayer to prime the engine with oil. Now its back up in the air waiting on the tranny.

Rich

07-15-2009, 11:19 PM

Well??? Is this thing about ready?

MFIELD

07-15-2009, 11:45 PM

Well the bellhousing is here but the trans isnt fitting. The input shaft isnt even close to long enough. I am going to do some research. Maybe have to change plans now.

Maximus

07-16-2009, 12:05 AM

:confused: What the heck guy? That sucks.

MFIELD

07-16-2009, 12:29 AM

I dont know, the part # is the one they recommend. I was just doing some reading on the McCleod and it looks like the depth is a good bit shorter. Dont know what I'm going to do yet.

atbracn

07-16-2009, 05:50 AM

mike,
my father in law ran into the same problem with his toploader. i can check the part number on his bellhousing for you. you can call quicktime and the can get you the right one. i just bought one for my jerico and now i am selling everything.
give me a call and i can help you out as much as i can. 513-623-3419

brad

MFIELD

07-16-2009, 11:53 PM

OK its short but sweet

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/th_PICT0002.jpg (http://s732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/?action=view&current=PICT0002.flv)

So far everything is good. I have some finishing up to do on the engine and then figure out what I'm going to do with the trans. It idles so smooth and holds great vacumn and oil pressure.

k062693w

07-17-2009, 12:09 AM

SWEET AS HELL Mike !!!

rpppaprp

07-17-2009, 12:30 AM

That thing is awesome.

mustangboy

07-17-2009, 01:27 AM

Sounds so tame:evilgrin:

Rich

07-17-2009, 07:26 AM

It is amazing how "smooth" and quiet this thing is. Great job Mike!

quik lx

07-17-2009, 10:56 AM

Nice!!! well at least one of the four is running.:o

Rich

08-23-2009, 08:14 PM

Any updates?

MFIELD

08-23-2009, 09:47 PM

Not really, its more back apart now than it was, got a tranny but needs some modifications and rebuilt. Turbo kit is off going to be coated but that didnt work out this weekend so more delays. Its not looking good for this year but there is a little hope still. I did bolt the front sheetmetal back on and the hood has been modified to fit but I only have a cell phone pic.

MFIELD

08-23-2009, 10:29 PM

http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww324/85gt4v/hood.jpg

I will trim it up better after I see how much it moves around when running

NXcoupe

08-24-2009, 12:19 PM

Finally got to see the pics and watch the video Mike, looks sweet! Can't wait to see the numbers.

MFIELD

08-24-2009, 04:21 PM

Thanks Mike, keep safe and return soon

NXcoupe

08-25-2009, 02:57 AM

Thanks dude. Sorry we didn't get to hang out while I was back. One of these days.... Missed seeing Rich too, sucked. I hope this next trip home will go a little frickin smoother. this company should let me go soon enough to not miss my flight and ruin my vacation like the last company did. Keep posting up, gets me through these days of working on huge armored, stuff.

MFIELD

10-25-2009, 03:58 PM

Back from the dead, Finally I can say I have a running and driving mustang again. I have to say a big thanks goes out to alot of people, Rich, Rixxx93GT, Maximus, NXcoupe, Mustangboy, Sparky and many more. I have changed to a TH400 auto and have completly rebuilt it. It has been like 20 years since I've seen the inside of and automatic but I took my time and did lots of research. It is now in the car and it move on its own today for the first time and I have to say that was a great feeling. I took it up the road for a short drive because I still have to get it aligned and renew my plates but it shifts nice and I got into it a little and I cant wait to get it tuned and see what it can do, so far it spools very quickly and gets to about 12#'s instantly and I havent even thought about full throttle. I need to take some updated pics of everything but havent done that yet.

Maximus

10-25-2009, 04:09 PM

KICK ASS GUY!!:bigthumb

Jeff88coupe

10-25-2009, 04:21 PM

Very cool....glad to hear it's back running.

bbfstanger

10-25-2009, 05:48 PM

thats great mike,ive wondered where you've been.

kennebellcobra

10-25-2009, 06:08 PM

Wahoo!! Great job Mike!

Rick93coupe

10-25-2009, 06:27 PM

Hey congrats man! It's looking real good, I'm glad I got the chance to see it first hand.

RIXXX93GT

10-25-2009, 07:29 PM

Thats great news Mike! You gotta be smiling from ear to ear!

k062693w

10-25-2009, 07:47 PM

Congrats Mike !!! I've been waiting for you to update us !!!

quik lx

10-25-2009, 07:50 PM

good news!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

Rich

10-25-2009, 07:54 PM

It was awesome seeing it run - drive today. Its been a long journey but watching it drive off today sure was worth it. Its time to step up to a REAL set of slicks!!!!!:bigthumb I've got a feeling you're going to need them!

mustangboy

10-25-2009, 08:04 PM

Congrats!! Glad you did get it back and running this year. Just don't forget to be easy on that exhaust till it fully cures.

MFIELD

10-25-2009, 08:29 PM

Congrats!! Glad you did get it back and running this year. Just don't forget to be easy on that exhaust till it fully cures.

How long is that? I was very gental putting it back in and didnt get any scratchs

Rick93coupe

10-25-2009, 08:31 PM

He told me to let it idle for quite a while to let it finish curing. I think that's what he was talking about.

MFIELD

10-25-2009, 08:39 PM

Thats cool, I've done that a couple times already. Thanks for stopping by last weekend. The other guy there was my brother and I showed him your thread later that night. He was pretty impressed.

mustangboy

10-25-2009, 08:52 PM

How long is that? I was very gental putting it back in and didnt get any scratchs

You just need to try and run it gently for an hour or so

MFIELD

10-25-2009, 08:54 PM

You just need to try and run it gently for an hour or so

:bigthumb Its ran close to that now, I will not be doing any hard driving until it has E-85 in it and been tuned. I have been burning up what little race fuel i had left over from last year so far.

5.0calypso93lx

10-25-2009, 09:38 PM

I'm EXTREMELY jealous. Congrats Mike!!! That's a good feeling I'm sure!!

Rick93coupe

10-25-2009, 10:59 PM

Thats cool, I've done that a couple times already. Thanks for stopping by last weekend. The other guy there was my brother and I showed him your thread later that night. He was pretty impressed.

Yeah man, I'd like to come hang out sometime and go for a spin before the snow flies! What's it like to have a running turbo mustang? :lol:

NXcoupe

10-26-2009, 09:47 AM

cool Mike! Glad you finally got it going! That's a great feeling isn't it? I was doing backflips over here just knowing my brakes and wheels were finally on, and you got your whole project finished! Congrats! Enjoy it!

MFIELD

10-26-2009, 11:10 AM

Well I'm not going as far as finished but getting closer :)

Rich

10-31-2009, 04:49 PM

I took a little spin in this piece today....wow!!!! It has some balls! It should be downright scary when Mike starts leaning on it!

05yellowgt

10-31-2009, 06:33 PM

I little tip on your E85. I've been talking to Jeff88Coupe and you should be able to get full summer blend E85 from Kroger. I've not verified it here at the the local Kroger pumps put I plan on it shortly. The other station I get E85 from (Gas America) is down to E75 already.

I want to see this thing rip! Any idea when you will be dynoing it?

Rich

10-31-2009, 07:26 PM

The other station I get E85 from (Gas America) is down to E75 already.

The Gas America on Alex Bell? We were there today and the pump said e-85...?

MFIELD

10-31-2009, 08:27 PM

Yes we switched to E-85 today for the first time. Very shortly after putting it in the car started to stumble and stall. Couldnt keep it running. After a couple small adjustments we had it back up and idleing perfect again. A small test in the driveway showed there still wasnt enough fuel going in. A quick jet change in the front of the carb and we had power again. It has a small stumble right of idle but I'm pretty sure a squirter swap and some testing will fix this. I have a few other things I will be doing to the carb and get a new O2 sensor for my wideband to get the tune close before it goes to the dyno and we get serious. The longer the weather holds out the farther I will get this year. I dont see the track happening but I'm good with that knowing I'll be ready a soon as the weather breaks in the spring. I did go get new plates for it today and got some personal one I think are cool. They will read.....4V 4EYE

MFIELD

10-31-2009, 08:29 PM

Ohh, I forgot to say that with the E-85 running in it the engine was warm and we could touch the intake and it was very cold just like everyone says.

MFIELD

10-31-2009, 08:30 PM

NXcoupe

11-01-2009, 12:10 AM

a lot! I will PM you some info we've found with all the E85 cars we've tuned so far.

05yellowgt

11-01-2009, 11:09 AM

I forget, are you running an E85 specific carb? If not, what are you doing to the carb to convert it over?

NXcoupe

11-01-2009, 12:17 PM

Probably larger jets, and some other mods. You should go show him your toy.

MFIELD

11-01-2009, 03:19 PM

I forget, are you running an E85 specific carb? If not, what are you doing to the carb to convert it over?

John I had already modded mine for blowthru so going farther wont be to bad. If I bought an e85 specific carb I still would have to modify that one for my setup or pay 2 arms and a leg so I will do what I have to to mine. Like Mike said bigger jets some turning on the mixture screws and some internal drilling.:D So far so good but I need a new sensor for my wideband.

mustangboy

11-01-2009, 03:34 PM

My wideband worked fine when I switched to e85

kennebellcobra

11-01-2009, 03:37 PM

I think his has been bad for a couple years now. Lol

todd86

11-01-2009, 04:02 PM

I checked the car out today and gotta say it is definatly a sweet setup!

05yellowgt

11-01-2009, 04:32 PM

I'm not a carb expert but I think you need an e85 specific metering block among other things on top of changing the jetting. There are some guys that know tons more about e85 carb conversions than I could ever dream of over on E85performance.net.

Rick93coupe

11-01-2009, 05:11 PM

For a blow through turbo car, I believe you'll find the best information from theturboforums. That being said, there is also a list of guys combination's and the jetting they are using. I haven't looked though it all, but you may find someone on there with a similar setup.
http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=50928.0