89 Coupe 427 project

[draggin50]

Ok I traded all my shit off and got a bad ass motor and tranny but I didnt have anything to put it in. I have been wanting a Coupe for a while so I finally got one. It belonged to Foxtrot on here at one time. It is going to go through alot of changes and will be getting the 427 stuffed in. Not sure how long its going to take or what all is going to be done as of now. But its a start!
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[WHYTRY]

sweet setup man:bigthumb im doing a blo thru carb set up myself.

[draggin50]

Well hopefully I get to hear it run soon! I wanna see what 1200 hp feels like!

[WHYTRY]

Well hopefully I get to hear it run soon! I wanna see what 1200 hp feels like!

yea id say thats a good pic of what 1200 horsepower looks like haha

[1992MustangDW]

if it doesnt make 1200, at least its one of the coolest looking motors on here :)

[Stangman]

Does that differential cover say what I think it does? :lol:

[draggin50]

Does that differential cover say what I think it does? :lol:

Bad Mother F...er!!! Dont know who wrote it on there but its funny! Im going to try to get it back to my house this weekend or so, so I can get started on it. Then Ill post up all the details of what all I got.

[Stangman]

Good deal man!!! Kinda sucks you had to give up the bad ass Gould car, but this one oughta be big fun! How's the rat rod going?

[WARMACHINE]

Real nice, see you at the track.

[draggin50]

Good deal man!!! Kinda sucks you had to give up the bad ass Gould car, but this one oughta be big fun! How's the rat rod going?

Yeah it sucks to not have it now. I miss driving it around and it was a blast but i wanted something faster and I have been wanting a coupe so now I have both! The rat rod is on the back burner again thanks to this. Ill get to it one of these days! Pumprys engine shop in Wilmington dyno`d it when Denny had it and it made 1270hp and 1140 tq but I think Ill take it back to him and do it again. Just to have proof I guess. Either way it should be fun!

[draggin50]

Real nice, see you at the track.

Hopefully Ill get it there sometime this year! Hope to see ya there soon!

[AZZKIKR]

Looks awsome, should be a hand full!!!

[03z06vette]

If that was my engine......I would move the TV out, put the engine in the living room. id just stare at it.

[mustang8998]

Those headers, hanging on the wall in the first pic, would look killer sticking out of the hood!

Nice deal, good luck with it!

[draggin50]

If that was my engine......I would move the TV out, put the engine in the living room. id just stare at it.

Ive seriously thought about it! If I thought I could get the kids and old lady not to screw with it, It would be! I make sure to go out and talk nice to it daily and polish on it as needed!

[draggin50]

Those headers, hanging on the wall in the first pic, would look killer sticking out of the hood!

Nice deal, good luck with it!

Those have been on a Mustang but I didnt capture any pictures of it! They looked mean!!!!

[draggin50]

As for the specs on the motor, It is an RPM Maxx 9.5 block with splayed mains on the middle 3, Eagle crank and rods, Diamond Pistons with the ring land down .450", .642/.662 solid roller,Ported Victor Jr heads, comp rockers and stud girdles, Moroso pan,MSD Distributor, Super Victor intake, CSU blow thru carb, Meziere electric water pump, Fabbed valve covers, and more that I probably am forgetting.
It has the Vortech V7 Ysi and 20lb pulleys with Kurgan Brace, Custom Jimmy Thery piping, and procharger bypass valve.
The tranny is a Turbo 400 with brake and DirtyDog 3800 convertor, with SFI bell.
On the dyno it made 1270hp and 1140tq at 6250

The car itself has tubular k member, frame ties, manual rack and shaft, 8.8 with 3.73 gear, adjustable upper and lower control arms, aluminum radiator and electric fan, and optima battery in the trunk.

My plans are to have it painted with an H.O. Fibertrends extended cowl hood, fill all the holes under the hood, put in a 9 inch and mini tub, New cage, and Kirkey seats and rear seat delete. Ill post up more pics later as soon as I get the engine sitting down in it.

[mustangboy]

Hate to burst your bubble but there is nobody in town that is going to get that thing recaged, mini tubbed and rear sheet metal before the end of this year. From my personal past expierence you may have just bought a nice done car, you can usually pick them up for pennies on the dollar. It is going to be nasty for sure, good luck and you may want to invest in some Depends so you don't soil your race suit.

[draggin50]

Ive already talked to Jimmy Thery about the cage and K&M welding can knock the mini tub job out quick and it looks awesome. As for cutting the rear end down, Its getting a 9 inch anyways so I can just buy a complete bolt in unit. This aint going to happen over night thats for sure!

[red srides]

dont mess with that rear end that work great 1.5 60s pulling the wheels on street

[draggin50]

dont mess with that rear end that work great 1.5 60s pulling the wheels on street

I need to go with a different gear and the driveshaft that I have is for the turbo 400 and a 9 inch. I may have another driveshaft made for now to run it but its still up in the air.

[outlaw85]

dont mess with that rear end that work great 1.5 60s pulling the wheels on street

Now Thats funny I don't care who you are!!!

[juicedfoxbody]

yea.:lol:

[JIMS SVT]

Now Thats funny I don't care who you are!!!

Yea...I didnt know what to respond with so I left it. haha

[Sloney50]

Hell that motor is more of a beast in person! So you decided to keep it and build around that monster? Look great man! Good luck!

[draggin50]

Hell that motor is more of a beast in person! So you decided to keep it and build around that monster? Look great man! Good luck!

Yeah I finally picked up a decent little coupe to put it in so now I just have to free up some time and get it going. I cant wait!

[draggin50]

Yea...I didnt know what to respond with so I left it. haha

Stock 8.8 with just a gear??? Guaranteed broke!! I do have a 3.55 gear for it and 31 spline axles and posi unit though. Thanks Josh!!

[outlaw85]

Hope you get it done soon Brian! Should be bad ass if it all comes together the way you want. If there's anyway I can help don't hesitate to ask. Good Luck With Project!!

[draggin50]

Thats good Ill be getting ahold of you soon then!!

[plated]

hell yea you got ya coupe and one hell of a motor to go with :eek: i can see this turning out to be a bad mofo. you keeping it the same color?

[draggin50]

hell yea you got ya coupe and one hell of a motor to go with :eek: i can see this turning out to be a bad mofo. you keeping it the same color?

Thanks! Its getting painted... Maybe if ya get some free time in the future??? Just a thought!

[draggin50]

Well I got it back to the house today and was going to set the motor in but I decided not to. Im going to try to clean some things up under the hood first I guess. Here it is at home finally!:evilgrin:

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[87stangbbb]

sweet car brian. i love that color

[draggin50]

Thanks Brandon. I love the color also. It looks a little rough in spots and I was thinking of having it painted. I may go with the same color later and just have all the dents and dings fixed. I got my work cut out!

[JIMS SVT]

Stock 8.8 with just a gear??? Guaranteed broke!! I do have a 3.55 gear for it and 31 spline axles and posi unit though. Thanks Josh!!

31's?What posi? Id do at least 33's and a spool.Did you ever get a dyno Graph?Just to see where it made power to then decide on a starting point for a gear.

[draggin50]

31's?What posi? Id do at least 33's and a spool.Did you ever get a dyno Graph?Just to see where it made power to then decide on a starting point for a gear.

Yeah they were thrown in with the car when I bought it. Its just 31 spline Moser axles and Trac Loc and 3.55 gear. It made peak torque with 1140@ 4800 and power was 1270 @6250. I am planning on atleast 33 or 35 spline axles with a spool and I think the 3.55 gear and welding the tubes and adding the 9 inch housing ends. Im not going to be able to finish it any time this year I beleive. I'll get ahold of you and see what you think on the cage deal. I plan on cutting this one out altogether. Let me know what you think.

[mustangboy]

I would definately get the car completely built and ran for a while before you paint it. Get the bugs worked out and get everything mounted where you want it and where it works well then you can do paint. That way you don't have to worry about new paint during the build process. Paint doesn't look too bad in the pics as it is.

[draggin50]

I would definately get the car completely built and ran for a while before you paint it. Get the bugs worked out and get everything mounted where you want it and where it works well then you can do paint. That way you don't have to worry about new paint during the build process. Paint doesn't look too bad in the pics as it is.

No its not to bad. I actually like the color. It has a few dents and dings but overall pretty decent. From what Im getting its a southern car and rust free. It has a Mississippi inspection sticker in the window from 05.

[outlaw85]

Whats wrong with the cage in the car? If I remember correctly it was a 10 point? If so try and get it certified and run it like it is until it goes 8.49.

[draggin50]

Whats wrong with the cage in the car? If I remember correctly it was a 10 point? If so try and get it certified and run it like it is until it goes 8.49.

Yeah it is but its just kinda odd looking. I posted some pictures up on the first page off this. Take a look and see what ya think. If I could get it certified I will run it till later on. The welds dont look bad just the design.

[outlaw85]

Yeah it is but its just kinda odd looking. I posted some pictures up on the first page off this. Take a look and see what ya think. If I could get it certified I will run it till later on. The welds dont look bad just the design.

Send me some more pics of it! Joe lease from NHRA is going to be coming out to our shop to recert Jason's Derek's and mine soon if u or anyone else wants to join in it's cheaper the more cars we can get!

[JIMS SVT]

Send me some more pics of it! Joe lease from NHRA is going to be coming out to our shop to recert Jason's Derek's and mine soon if u or anyone else wants to join in it's cheaper the more cars we can get!

When and how much?

[outlaw85]

When and how much?

Not sure when but soon if theres any interest and prices are from $100 to $200 depending on number of cars!

[draggin50]

Not sure when but soon if theres any interest and prices are from $100 to $200 depending on number of cars!

Id be interested. Ill get some more pictures to ya Josh and see what ya think. It may certify...

[draggin50]

Josh, you also might want to talk to Raz and see if he wants to get the Gould car certified also. I talked to him yesterday and he was thinking of buying a Procharger and putting on it so he may be keeping it now.

[outlaw85]

Ok will do!

[draggin50]

Here is some pictures of the cage. I think I'd rather cut it out and start over so I know its all safe and will certify. Let me know what ya think!
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[TooFast98Cobra]

nice ride man, glad to see it coming together for ya soon

[AntiRice427]

I would cut it out. You will never be able to remove the dash with that thing in there.

[draggin50]

I would cut it out. You will never be able to remove the dash with that thing in there.

Im going to start cutting it out this weekend. I cant deal with it!!! It looks like shit. Maybe someone else will want it! Sucks but oh well.

[NXcoupe]

Yeah, I hate when folks run the cage in front of the dash like that, you'll never be able to get behind it if you needed too. I think that's your best idea, do it now before you get it all ready to go and don't want to take it back down to redo the cage. I know it sucks, we had to cut the cage out of my renegade car to put in a moly cage that would cert to the et's I wanted out of the car.

[draggin50]

Yeah i know what ya mean. If it was running and ready to drive it wouldnt ever get done. Im cuttin this weekend!!

[outlaw85]

Your not cutting it all out are u? Just cut out the front bars and put new through the dash if you really hate it that bad. Alot can change between now and when it's running trust me been there. I would concentrate my attention to getting on the road or track and save the time & money for other mods and issues that will arise. Just my 2 cents been down this road a couple times LOL!!!

[draggin50]

Yeah I was planning on cutting it all out. Id rather do it to my likings and know its good and safe than just let it go. Its not going to be together soon I think so Id rather go ahead and plan on putting a new one in. Im not really in any hurry to get this one done.

[draggin50]

I managed to accomplish a little bit this weekend. Here is some pictures. Fits like a glove!!! Looks like a cut cowl hood is in need if I dont want to go with the big Harwood hood. I'd like to have a 4 inch cowl hood but the piping is going to hit. Maybe I'll go for the old Outlaw look with the hood cut out for the piping to peek through!!
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[87stangbbb]

i need to come see this thing.is it going to be on the road this year?

[03z06vette]

I dont get jealous much but damn....

[draggin50]

i need to come see this thing.is it going to be on the road this year?

I doubt I'll have it out any this year. I get some other things going on so I dont have much time to work on it. Maybe I'll have it running atleast! This was the easy part! Now I have to put the headers on and they suck!!! I still have to put the regulator on and the tranny cooler and fab up a cross member for the tranny. And then driveshaft... I still got my work cut out for me!

[87stangbbb]

im sure eric could put it together for ya.lol

[draggin50]

im sure eric could put it together for ya.lol

I would like it to run SOON!!!

[87stangbbb]

yeah i dont blame ya.lol

[WARMACHINE]

Yep! Going too take a big cowl hood to cover that all-kinds of sexy motor you got there.

[draggin50]

Yep! Going too take a big cowl hood to cover that all-kinds of sexy motor you got there.

Yeah I think thats my only option other than running a smaller hood and cutting it out for the piping. I may get a used one about 3 or 4 inch and cut on it first to see what it looks like.

[Stangman]

That thing looks mean nasty!!! I'm gonna have to come up there and check it out on one of your days off!!

[bbfstanger]

id do a flat hood and cut for clearance lol!
all the hp poppin out would turn some heads

[draggin50]

That thing looks mean nasty!!! I'm gonna have to come up there and check it out on one of your days off!!

Yeah you'll have to do that sometime. You know I can set around and BS for a while!


id do a flat hood and cut for clearance lol!
all the hp poppin out would turn some heads

Thats what I was thinkin! I got the stock hood for it but its got some dents so it will make a good practice piece!

[draggin50]

Tried to get a little bit done today but the headers are kickin my ass!! Im not a big fan of them already and if they leak once there on Im burning the whole thing!! Here is a few more pictures... And the headers still aint on!!
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[orangeconv]

Wow you need a 10 inch cowl lol

[draggin50]

Yeah the stock one dont fit so good anymore! I guess the only one that will fit is the Harwood 6 inch. I dont know what Im gonna do with it yet!

[motox159]

Lookin killer!

[NXcoupe]

Just get it running first, and worry about a hood later. Aren't fast cars that don't run a bitch to push around? lol It's looking good man!

[draggin50]

I could have it running today if the headers weren't such a pita!!! Im going to see what I can do today. Maybe get one side one anyways!

[03z06vette]

Wish you were closer, Id help with the headers.

[draggin50]

Wish you were closer, Id help with the headers.

Damn I wish I was too I'd have ya help me! They are about the tightest headers I have ever seen. I guess the trick is to lift the motor till the mount bolts just come out of the hole and then put them on. Then you have to fight everything back down in the car cause they ride right on the frame rails on both sides.

[jack90gt]

wow that thing is beautifull....All i got to say is that thing better scream.....

[draggin50]

wow that thing is beautifull....All i got to say is that thing better scream.....

The drivetrain is set up nice but the car isnt. Thats going to be my limiting factor as of right now. I would've rather picked up a race ready roller but my funds are limited so its something Im going to have to work on! It will work for now I guess. Im just ready to hear it run!

[WARMACHINE]

Vid of it running please!!!

[draggin50]

Vid of it running please!!!

As soon as I get it running you will be seeing it! I cant wait!

[Mustard]

well why are you on here and not working on it lol. we wana hear that beast run!

[draggin50]

Hell I cant even put the headers on! If it wasnt for that Id have it running! Your welcome to come do it for me Jesse or I can drop it off to ya and come get it when its all done!

[draggin50]

Progress finally on the headers!!! I may have it running soon!
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[zlou363lx]

those primaries are no joke. lookin' good!

[draggin50]

Yeah they have a 2 inch primary and 3.5 inch collector. Once I get the headers sealed up and bolted down, I dont have much left. All the little stuff and the tranny cross member and driveshaft. I need a welder....

[WARMACHINE]

All the little stuff was always the biggest pain in the ass for me.

[draggin50]

All the little stuff was always the biggest pain in the ass for me.

And usually the most expensive! Im dreading the whole thing really but I was dreading the headers too!

[Kevin1989]

dear lord!!! thats gonna be nasty.... any power estimates?

[chris91]

Pumprys engine shop in Wilmington dyno`d it when Denny had it and it made 1270hp and 1140 tq but I think Ill take it back to him and do it again. Just to have proof I guess. Either way it should be fun!

Hey Kevin, think that answers yer question. :lol:

[draggin50]

Hey Kevin, think that answers yer question. :lol:

Thanks! It should be a fun ride! First time I take it out Im bringin a change of clothes!

[NXcoupe]

So let me get this straight, you're gonna put the entire engine, trans, etc, into this car, get it running, then pull it out and take it to an engine dyno? Or did I miss something? Why not just bring it up and strap it onto a chassis dyno?

[Kevin1989]

holy shit, I would just wear a diaper the first time out,

[draggin50]

So let me get this straight, you're gonna put the entire engine, trans, etc, into this car, get it running, then pull it out and take it to an engine dyno? Or did I miss something? Why not just bring it up and strap it onto a chassis dyno?

When I still had it out I was planning on taking it back and having it dyno'd again. Now that its in I will just put it on the chassis dyno and see what it does. Aint no way Im pulling the headers back off!! Once its all done Ill get with ya and try to set something up.

[NXcoupe]

No worries man, I'll probably be home just in time for you to want to do this. Good luck with it and let me know if you need anything.

[draggin50]

Will do! Im sure there will be a handful of things I will need to finish it up. And Im sure that you probably have them! Id like to see what it will make to the tires.

[draggin50]

Picked up more parts but I didnt get to work on it much this weekend. Maybe someday I'll finish it up!
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Also some pictures of the other interior parts that was installed before.
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[TooFast98Cobra]

lookin good!

[draggin50]

Thanks! I keep pluggin away and hopefully it will be done sometime this year!

[Kevin1989]

getting close! deff need to post a video when you put it on the rollers!

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Awesome build...but i was expecting a big block by the title :cool2:

[draggin50]

From the way the headers are going on, I would expect it also! They are still fighting me! I have to pull the passenger side back loose to seal them up and make a little more clearance. Also have to put a heat shield on the starter since one primary is actually touching. Next build, Im going back to 8.2"!

Ill make sure to video it when it goes on the dyno. That may be a while yet though. Should be interesting!

[draggin50]

Just a little more progress. Got the headers all the way on and sealed up, new plugs in and the wires on. ALso mounted the regulator and got most of the fuel system done. My return line is about 3 inches too short, Go figure! Tranny mount is bolted on and I have to weld on the tabs for it yet. Collectors are on also.
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[jack90gt]

holy s&%t..... That thing is going to be a beast....How many lbs. of boost are you looking at?

[draggin50]

20!!! I hope to have it running soon. I dont have much left to get done just to start it.

[WARMACHINE]

1 day at a time. Looks good.

[draggin50]

Thanks! I wish I had a roller as clean as yours. It sure would make me more motivated but my funds were kinda tight.

[Markcore]

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Open headers FTMFW!!!!!!!!!! Hahaha :bigthumb

Lookin good Brian. Want me to get that saw blade out of your way this weekend?

[draggin50]

Yeah its still here with your name on it! Well I didnt right your name on it yet! Im holding it for when we can meet up! I thought about trying to use it to cut the headers up!

[Markcore]

Yeah its still here with your name on it! Well I didnt right your name on it yet! Im holding it for when we can meet up! I thought about trying to use it to cut the headers up!

Sweet. PM me your number. I'll call you this weekend to set something up. :bigthumb

[BLOWN86CAPRI]

i told you ill give you a copy of all the dyno sheets,you've already seen them,just come over and we can run to krogers and copy them,you kno that,you wont believe how well that engine drives on the street,i drove to beechmont several times,drives like a lil motor thats very loud,lol

[draggin50]

Damn Denny I just saw this. Yeah I know I seen them and Im not in no hurry. Hope your having a good time in BG! Ill get with you later this week on some parts! Cant wait to get it fired up and running down the road! I would like to put it on a chasis dyno and see what it will put down to the ground. Do you have any video of it running that you could post up???

[draggin50]

Picked up my front suspension parts today. Got Strange 10 way adjustable struts with QA1 coil overs, UPR Caster/Camber plates, and QA1 tubular A arms. Getting ready to go put it all on now. Looks like it wont be done soon again! Decided to go ahead and get the suspension and brakes done then its time to start on the rear end.
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[JIMS SVT]

Might want to wait on putting those springs in.10-225's are gonna cut it.Id run some 14-150's

[TooFast98Cobra]

x2...

[draggin50]

Well that will be next on the list then. Thanks!! Im pretty new to the coil over deal so Im glad you all threw that out there!

[JIMS SVT]

Well that will be next on the list then. Thanks!! Im pretty new to the coil over deal so Im glad you all threw that out there!

Itll be alot easier to do it now than to take it all back apart and redo it later.

[draggin50]

No kidding! Im glad ya let me know. Ill order the new springs this week so I can get them on.

[mustangboy]

I've got some newer 14/175's I'd trade you for the 10/225's

[draggin50]

I sent ya a pm.

[outlaw85]

I tried them all 14-150 worked best with the windsor and 14-130 with the 302 base.

[draggin50]

Well I have picked up more parts for the pile!! Got hooked up with a set of UPR 14-175 front springs.
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Also picked up my 9 inch rear end. It consists of a Strange Pro Iron case, 31 spline Moser spool, 3.50 gear, Moser axles and is narrowed already. Also I got ladder bars. I would've rather went with 35 spline or more but I got this cheap and this will get me started anyways.
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[draggin50]

Dyno sheets...
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[jack90gt]

Holy shit it that the engine dyno?

[draggin50]

yeah.

[draggin50]

Ill be ordering up a set of Team Z wheel tubs next week. The its off to get some work done and the rear end all put in. Im in the process of cutting out the old cage so hopefully over the winter I can get a chromoly cage put in as well.

[atbracn]

Going to be bad ass! Keep up the good work.

[jack90gt]

Damn man looks like a lot of fun and you are kicking ass on it.....

[draggin50]

Going to be bad ass! Keep up the good work.

Thanks Brad! Im itchin to get it done but it dont really matter now since there isnt much racing let this year. Im about to switch some things up too, well maybe....

[draggin50]

Removed some weight today! Pulled out the back seat, removed the the padding, and actually pulled out the tar like sound deadening shit. It came out real easy in a couple big pieces!
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/004-3.jpg
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/001-3.jpg
Ive never had it come out this easy!!!
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/002-3.jpg

[jack90gt]

Hell yeah must be nice....Mine came out in quarter size peices.....

[draggin50]

Like I said, I havent ever had it come out that easy!!! Was nice for once to not sit there and pick it out in little chunks!

[jack90gt]

Yep thats what i had to do with a hair dryer and a putty knife.....It sucked bad

[Gearhead559]

looking good man.. why does the dyno sheet look so weird?

[draggin50]

looking good man.. why does the dyno sheet look so weird?

Are you talking about the 5100 or so spike when the power fell off?

[atbracn]

pm sent

[Gearhead559]

Are you talking about the 5100 or so spike when the power fell off?

im talking about 5300 90 hp, then back to 1100 :lol:

[draggin50]

im talking about 5300 90 hp, then back to 1100 :lol:

Yeah I was told the dyno shut down and then came back up... Im not real sure as to why?

[JIMS SVT]

Yeah I was told the dyno shut down and then came back up... Im not real sure as to why?

That usually happens when it looses rpm signal.Not sure about the dyno shuting down.Do you know what the af was?Id deffinatly get it on a dyno before rippin on it.Wonder what the dip at 6100ish was?

[draggin50]

You think a chassis dyno would work Jimmy?

[JIMS SVT]

You think a chassis dyno would work Jimmy?

Thats what Id do.

[jack90gt]

that thing is def gonna be a handfull on the street....

[outlaw85]

Thats what Id do.

X2 For Sure!

[Gearhead559]

You think a chassis dyno would work Jimmy?

make sure your using a eddy current dyno.. at that level of power, its be the best way imo

[408COUPE]

u have not got that thing on the road yet what have u been doing

[draggin50]

u have not got that thing on the road yet what have u been doing

1 step forward and 3 back!! I have everything in and ready then tore the front suspension out and now Im working on getting it mini tubbed. I will have it out this spring. Maybe with some different paint, new cage, and mini tubbed!

[jack90gt]

Thats gonna be on bad bitch.....

[408COUPE]

yeah if he get's it done in the next 4 years

[draggin50]

It wont take 4 years. Im sure it will be out this spring. Keep your eyes open for it.

[408COUPE]

i will hope to see it at the shop when we tub it just giving u hard time

[draggin50]

i will hope to see it at the shop when we tub it just giving u hard time

Yeah it took me askin Denny who the fuck it was??? Yeah I cant wait to get it down there and let ya`ll tear into it. Hopefully soon Ill be draggin it down to ya.

[draggin50]

Well its running! Got some issues with my fuel pressure regulator but Ill get it worked out. Maybe I can video it later on today. Sounds nasty as hell though!

[jack90gt]

Well lets hear it...I wanna hear that nasty beeeeeotch scream......

[draggin50]

Ill try to video it later. I am having some issues with it so I need to get the bugs worked out.

[draggin50]

Here is some video of it running tonight. Its really shitty but its so loud in my garage with open headers it sounds muffled. I get some better video later. Thanks Denny for helping me out with the fuel pressure regulator issue! Made a difference! Almost lost my camera from the vibrations and it pissed off some neighbors but Im happy! Sounds mean as hell!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-NVy1QeevM

[jack90gt]

Holy shit just seen it on facebook.....DAMN thats all i can say.....

[draggin50]

Exhaust will be going on soon maybe. I can still hear the ringing in my ears!

[jack90gt]

Thats azwsome but you think you should put the upper radiator hose on???LMAO Sorry had too

[draggin50]

I was just wanting to hear it!!! I have them laying on the floor in front of it... Just need to do it!

[atbracn]

that's alot of chrome to be cleaning!!!!!!!!! lol good job.

[draggin50]

I know! Maybe when I hit the lottery I can have Mustangboy powdercoat it all! Once its all said and done I can have the time to buff it all back up!

[WARMACHINE]

Nice! Progress, be ready for next spring?

[draggin50]

Yeah I hope so. Ive got a big push to make but I should be ready. Ill try to be out at KK for the first Test n Tune.

[draggin50]

Well Stangman brought me a box full of front suspension parts today so Ill be back to rolling soon! Thanks man! I appreciatte it a bunch! Glad you got to hear it up close!

[NXcoupe]

I'm going to get down there sometime soon and check out this beast. call me sometime or stop up man!

[draggin50]

I'm going to get down there sometime soon and check out this beast. call me sometime or stop up man!

Yeah Mike I need to stop up sometime and hang out. I got some things I may need coming up and some questions. I know you can steer my in the right direction! And I need to get it back to rolling and strap it down to the dyno! Im ready to see what it puts down to the ground!

[draggin50]

Not much new to post... I have got most of the front suspension done, its back to rolling but on a set of white Pony wheels thanks to Gouldstang! I havent been able to do much due to my health issues but hopefully I can get that all squared away soon.

[atbracn]

Hope everything is well brian. Sorry about your lose to. Give me a call when you get home tommorrow. Get well

[draggin50]

Thanks Brad. Im getting ready to head out of town now... I hate these kind of things! My new year has started out really shitty thats for sure!

[5.0Greaser]

This is one nasty coupe! I cant wait to see this thing in person.

[juicedfoxbody]

I want to see if u get it in the 10s someone one here said raz old coupe wood smoke that coupe did u see that on here lol had to sorry.

[draggin50]

Ive been beat before and Im sure it wont be the last time! I just do this shit for fun!

[atbracn]

Lol!!!

[draggin50]

Well Im sure yours will be done before mine Brad. Got that motor in yet?

[draggin50]

I picked up some new ProStars for the front from Blowpastyou (Eddie). Thanks man!
Also ordered my Team Z mini tub kit and it should be here soon! Looks like Im just gonna have fun with this car and try to drive it alot. It will be more fun for me I think since I dont get off work much to race and I just want to enjoy it.
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/001-4.jpg

[Pitbull1052]

I picked up some new ProStars for the front from Blowpastyou (Eddie). Thanks man!
Also ordered my Team Z mini tub kit and it should be here soon! Looks like Im just gonna have fun with this car and try to drive it alot. It will be more fun for me I think since I dont get off work much to race and I just want to enjoy it.


If you wouldnt mind please post up on the mini tub install, I'd really like to do this to mine.......

[draggin50]

If you wouldnt mind please post up on the mini tub install, I'd really like to do this to mine.......

Yeah Im going to be taking alot of pictures during the whole install and post up. I looked on alot of other forums and noone really has any good tech articles on it and good pictures.

[excopcar]

It's okay brian you will wax all when you get the coupe done and maybe metcalf will come and dance with yah since he said he has a super fast stang this year that will kill all.LOL

[JIMS SVT]

http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=97434.0

[87stangbbb]

we all know what this 1300 horsepower beast will run. 10's is its best time isnt it brian?lol

[draggin50]

Thats the instructions that I got from Team Z. It gives pretty good detail but I wanted more details as far as using the stock tank, and info on narrowing the rear end and wheel sizes.

[Pitbull1052]

Yeah Im going to be taking alot of pictures during the whole install and post up. I looked on alot of other forums and noone really has any good tech articles on it and good pictures.




awesome thank you sir......... :bigthumb

[JASON408]

stock tank is hard to use with the coil overs it can be done but you cant use the coil over bar for team z you have to invent your own mounts

[mustangboy]

I would use a nice aluminum 15gal fuel cell. Make life a whole lot easier!!

[outlaw85]

Yeah I agree I did a 99-up rear coil over anti-roll bar setup last year on a car and it was a pain with the stock gas tank. I had to run the upper shock mount bar through the spare tire area but it worked out. Pictures are on the site Brian it turned out nice so it can be done but a hell of alot easier to cut it out and install the cell!!

[Mustard]

yeah go with a cell and save yourself the trouble

[draggin50]

stock tank is hard to use with the coil overs it can be done but you cant use the coil over bar for team z you have to invent your own mounts

When I called and talked to him about it he said it can be done but its a pain in the ass. He has some pictures on his site of one of the customers cars and they used his upper coil over mount with the stock tank but had to use some spacers and weld tabs on it to bolt the straps too. Im not against using a fuel cell if I have to.

[BLOWN86CAPRI]

i kept the stock tank,did a strange coil over and through the floor ant-roll bar to the cage,the newer cars have a larger spare tire hole for the larger spares to clear the larger brakes,fox bodies can be done pretty easy

[draggin50]

Well me and a buddy started the mini tub process last night. Ill post up pics when its all done. So far its turning out pretty good and dont seem to be a hard jb to do. Cant wait to see the finished job. We even recruited a neighbor kid to cut out the old cage so I can get it ready for a new one.

[TooFast98Cobra]

good deal, and good luck man

[draggin50]

Here is some pictures of the mini tub progress. Please take it easy on me since this is the first one me and my buddy Matt have done. I know its not perfect! But its a start and Im happy!

Pulled the tank out and battery.
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/004-4.jpg
Cut some of the old cage out and the cross brace for the seat.
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/018.jpg
Sweat shop we started by letting a neighbor kid cut the cage out!
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/021.jpg
Cage most of the way out and tub cut out.
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/022.jpg
Notched frame rail.
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Frame rail boxed in.
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Passenger side tub installed.
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[draggin50]

It will be all seam sealed and painted tomorrow then on to the drivers side. Its really not to hard to do so far. Like I said its the first time and Im sure its not perfect and somebody could do it better!!! But its a great learning process and good to let people know that anybody can do it with some practice and be happy with it.

[Maximus]

Here is some pictures of the mini tub progress. Please take it easy on me since this is the first one me and my buddy Matt have done. I know its not perfect! But its a start and Im happy!

Cut some of the old cage out and the cross brace for the seat.
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/018.jpg

HOLY SHIT FUCK!! Did they really weld the downbars to the package tray??:eek:


Looking good on the mini tubin.:bigthumb

[draggin50]

Hahaha no we had already cut them off the floor!!! Looks like it though in that picture!

[408COUPE]

looks good for your first time

[draggin50]

looks good for your first time

Thanks! Hopefully its all done by this weekend. Its not real hard so far.

[408COUPE]

what kind of tubes did you go with

[juicedfoxbody]

Looks good who is all helpin u do it looks like I welded the plates on the frame lol tubs looks good .

[juicedfoxbody]

Well me and a buddy started the mini tub process last night. Ill post up pics when its all done. So far its turning out pretty good and dont seem to be a hard jb to do. Cant wait to see the finished job. We even recruited a neighbor kid to cut out the old cage so I can get it ready for a new one.

What happin to kurt doin it for u.

[AZZKIKR]

Looks great man!

[draggin50]

I went with the Team Z kit. I got the tubs, upper coil over crossmember and the lower coil over mounts. Me and my buddy Matt are doing it so its our first time doing it! I was going to have them at K&M do it but I figured if I could save a dollar and do it myself then I could take that money and spend it elsewhere. Im kinda on a limited budget with it and it gets hard to explain to the wife where my money is going!!!

[juicedfoxbody]

When u think its goin to hit the track and put down some numbers r u takin it to mike to dino it. I think it should run good. Good luck I got my 04 cobra back missed it and goin to have twin turbos put on it I put the k member in it crome moly and coil overs it should run good call me somee time

[draggin50]

When u think its goin to hit the track and put down some numbers r u takin it to mike to dino it. I think it should run good. Good luck I got my 04 cobra back missed it and goin to have twin turbos put on it I put the k member in it crome moly and coil overs it should run good call me somee time

Well its coming along pretty good but I still need alot of parts yet. Im needing to get the rear end done and new coil overs to finish up the rear but its all in due time. Im hoping to have it out in a couple months and get it on the dyno to see what it will do. Hell Id be happy to cruise it across town and back right now!

[draggin50]

Both tubs are in and sealed up and has some paint on them and undercoated.
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/015-2.jpg
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[NXcoupe]

Looks great! What's next?

[draggin50]

Looks like a built 8.8 from Mike Bell!!!! Im almost ready for it!

[Stangman]

Gonna go all out with a spool and 33 splines there Brian? Lol

[draggin50]

Im thinking 35 spline with a spool and gun drilled/star flange axles. And a 3.27 gear.

[Kwik92GT]

Im thinking 35 spline with a spool and gun drilled/star flange axles. And a 3.27 gear.http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j23/Kwik92GT/webpics/Smiley_-_throwing_money.gif



Good job on the minitub. Going to be a beast when finished. :bigthumb

[draggin50]

Thanks! I hope it runs good when its done. Im thinking of buying a set of the Champion Cap 5 wheels next as well.

[aaron92fox]

looks like its coming along pretty nice,im allways up to help out with anything if you need a extra hand man............................. by the way hurry up and get yours out so the cops will stop looking at me every time i go up town.:lol:

[draggin50]

Yeah thats a prime example why its not done yet! They always show up here just starting it. It should be done in a month or so. Ill have more parts tomorrow so it may be back down and rolling soon. Hey I also seen a cousin of yours or something up in Hillsboro tonight. Black lx with Cobra R wheels???

[aaron92fox]

yeah thats my brother inlaw i finally got him to get a mustang. we have some work to do to it but its a start.

[NXcoupe]

Looks like a built 8.8 from Mike Bell!!!! Im almost ready for it!

I like the way you think! Let me know when you're ready.

[Yellowstang]

looks good

[JIMS SVT]

I like the way you think! Let me know when you're ready.

I swear I read somewhere that he has a built 9'' in the car now. Could be wrong though.

[Buckeye]

I like those wheel tubs... might have to check those out for the fairmont

[draggin50]

I swear I read somewhere that he has a built 9'' in the car now. Could be wrong though.

Well the 9 inch was in the works and I actually just got it today. I am going to have an 8.8 built for it though and run stock suspension. Right now all I have is the ladder bar set up.

[juicedfoxbody]

Lookin good

[draggin50]

Thanks. Hopefully it will be out here in a month or so. Still need alot of parts yet...

[juicedfoxbody]

Thanks. Hopefully it will be out here in a month or so. Still need alot of parts yet...
I got two cobras I'm finishin I need part to dirt dog converter let me down

[outlaw85]

Well the 9 inch was in the works and I actually just got it today. I am going to have an 8.8 built for it though and run stock suspension. Right now all I have is the ladder bar set up.

Good Call: Looking good Brian
Stock Suspension and 8.8 are all u need
Kevin just proved that in Georgia.

[juicedfoxbody]

Good Call: Looking good Brian
Stock Suspension and 8.8 are all u need
Kevin just proved that in Georgia.

Take joshs word u should see his car its sweet if it runs the way it looks its goin to be nasty but josh u don't have. 1200hp like bryan lol hope to see u guys at the track soon

[draggin50]

Take joshs word u should see his car its sweet if it runs the way it looks its goin to be nasty but josh u don't have. 1200hp like bryan lol hope to see u guys at the track soon

Ive seen Josh's ride and it is bad ass! I like the master cylinder on it myself! Im sure he'll put it all over me and thats cool! Id just have a blast lining up beside him and watching it go by!

[outlaw85]

Me-1200 HP.= Not this year lol
Brian did you or Denny figure out what happened to your blower motor combo between the dyno and the passes at kilkare?
You get it figured out it should haul the mail it's a nice piece!
Keep at it!

[draggin50]

I think it was just due to Denny having the health issues. He may be able to tell more but I think that was the only thing. We'll see how it runs this year. Im sure Ill be scared shitless too! My fastest car only went 10.90's so this will be a big change for me as well!!!

[JASON408]

i think one of the problems from the dyno to the track is it made peak hp at 5900 and fell quick going to have to have the right convetor and gear on that combo . with 1000 to 1300 rpm on a gear drop that would put you about about 4600 to 4800 on a gear change going to need a low stalling )down in the 3k )tight convertor on that one not to mention the short power band will need alot of power mangement threw the box to get it to run good at the track .. with power adder cars if it all dont match it will not fall out of a tree at the track .

[draggin50]

Right now the convertor thats in it is a 3800 I believe from DirtyDog.

[JASON408]

if you put it on the trans break and it only goes 3800 wide open and its tight enough to fall 1000 on the shift you got a good start . the rest will be up to you controler or programable inj box witch ever your using for powermangement . but going to be had since it makes so much power in such a short rpm range ... do you have other pulley combos to move the power band up ??? be much better off

[draggin50]

No dont have any other pulleys right now. It may be something I look into later on. Its a blow thru setup so I dont really have any management. I guess once its done and I run it, Ill see how it really does. Im curious to find out though!

[draggin50]

Now another debate I have been thinking about is tire selection... Should I go with a radial or a ET Street type tire? It will be on the streets some but not alot. Mostly just close to where I live. I have picked up 15x10 Prostars with 3.5 bs and the mini tub job is done. Just need to get my tires now and also figure out what rate and size of rear springs to use. I have the QA1 coil overs for the rear. Ill get pictures up soon.

[outlaw85]

90-110 rear coil springs
275/60 or 325/50/15 Hoosier drag radial IMO

[JASON408]

No dont have any other pulleys right now. It may be something I look into later on. Its a blow thru setup so I dont really have any management. I guess once its done and I run it, Ill see how it really does. Im curious to find out though!

programble msd inj box will work find for power mangment 7531 would be the best choice .

[JASON408]

275 /60 drag radial or 325 if you can fit it

[draggin50]

I can fit the 325. Im gonna make the trip to Jegs this weekend to get some. Why the Hoosier Radials Josh? Ive never run those but I had a set on the coupe but never ran them.

[JASON408]

hoosier !!!!!! much better tire . mickeys will last longer but hossiers are easier to go faster on

[outlaw85]

What he said!

[draggin50]

Sounds like Im gonna try the Hoosiers out then!

[JIMS SVT]

I like the hoosier Quicktime pros.

[MFIELD]

Alot of the guys down in Georgia were running the Hoosier Radials.

[draggin50]

Thats where Im kinda havin trouble deciding. I like how the radials drive on the street, but I love how the bias ply such as the ET Streets or Quick Times hook at the track. Also with the bias ply tires should tubes be used?

[JASON408]

with you power radial will prob be a better choice since it has a stiffer sidewall , et streets work good on lower hp power cars to get them to leave on more power off the starting line but higher hp cars like you have have to worry about bring the power in at 200 foot out and et street and a radial are not even close at that part of the track

[draggin50]

Thanks for the advice. Ill be gettin the tires this weekend!

[NXcoupe]

I still need to get down and check this thing out. Bring the cops over one afternoon when you start it up for me, hah!

[draggin50]

Well before long it will be up there! I wanna get it on the dyno and see what it does make power wise.

[draggin50]

Progress is being made! Picked up some parts from Jegs the other day but I did find out they dont have any Hoosier radials in stock so I bought the ET Street Radials. Guess Ill see how they do. Got the mini tub almost all the way done and now have all my rear suspension under it (temporarily) and wheels hanging under it and a hood that clears! Also got the 9 inch with ladder bars in it. Here's pics.
http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/draggin50/427%20Windsor/002-7.jpg
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[TooFast98Cobra]

good job man!

[Rich]

Looking good Brian!

[408COUPE]

looks like it's geting their

[Buckeye]

Time to clean the garage... :)

[aaron92fox]

looks sick man. cant wait to see it sitting on all fours.

[draggin50]

Thanks! Its coming along now. It should be back down on all 4s this weekend. Then its on to other things! I know the garage is slightly dirty! Thats what happens when you work on old MOPARS all the time!

[Stangman]

Atleast it will be faster than that mopar! Lol