View Full Version : the beast is alive
mustang_gt88
03-17-2012, 11:02 PM
I got thr car running today, man it sounds nasty, I hope to get a video of it tomorrow so you guys can here it run. Install engine and trans at same time by yourself is no fun. It is runnung and all is well. I will get pics and video tomorrow
adragon72
03-17-2012, 11:05 PM
Congrats it's always a pain by your self. I seem to alway do mine that way
mustang_gt88
03-17-2012, 11:11 PM
thanks, I agree all the buddies that say they will be there are not. o well have to push forward
very cool. congrats buddy
jktruckin06
03-17-2012, 11:21 PM
Good job man! It sure looks good.
coupegt
03-17-2012, 11:52 PM
that awsome can wait to hear it i agree on the help always have people saying they will help and never show i dont even ask for help anymore i just do it alone
jktruckin06
03-17-2012, 11:56 PM
Man if you weren't an hour+ away.
mustang_gt88
03-18-2012, 12:00 AM
i know i would tell you to call check it out, hope to have it at a cruisin here soon so i can show it off
adragon72
03-18-2012, 12:36 AM
Best help I have is the old lady she has only hurt me a couple times withe the hoist and jack lmao. But the good news is I have two boys so not to much longer they will help.
Post some pics
mustang_gt88
03-18-2012, 08:52 PM
Here is a pics of the engine. GT40 heads with trick flow spring kit, edelbrock performer rpm intake, e303 cam, ford high flow water pump, over under pullies, march bracket kit, ford racing wires, ford racing shorty headers, 650 dp holley carb with chrome bowls.
Kevin1989
03-18-2012, 08:55 PM
Congrats, I just put long tubes on by myself today and i though that was a pain!
06V6Andrew
03-18-2012, 08:59 PM
nice. i can't wait to get my efi one done so we can have us a race!:bigthumb
mustang_gt88
03-18-2012, 09:01 PM
sounds good to me
jktruckin06
03-18-2012, 09:39 PM
Hey do you happen to remember the part number for your march alt bracket?
setty2706
03-18-2012, 11:20 PM
Hey do you happen to remember the part number for your march alt bracket?
Same question :bigthumb
Glad you got the car running man... Hope i can get on the road this summer so we can stop standing in my driveway talking about how cool are cars WILL be lol
mustang_gt88
03-18-2012, 11:24 PM
I will see if I can find the part # i think it also takes about 20lbs off the front of the car
jktruckin06
03-19-2012, 06:03 AM
I got the idler pulley and I didn't feel so bad paying for it once it was in my hand. Now I want the rest!
mustang_gt88
03-19-2012, 11:50 AM
Im pretty sure this is the Part# 30025. That would include the alternator braket and tensioner.
mustang_gt88
04-05-2012, 09:20 PM
Had the beast on the street and Im very happy with the upgrades, the spool does suck when doing tight turns
setty2706
04-06-2012, 09:35 AM
Glad you got some street time ... told you that spool would get wild lol
mustang_gt88
04-06-2012, 11:27 AM
Now i have to save some cheese for some fats and skinnies
jktruckin06
04-06-2012, 11:56 AM
What style are you thinking of going with?
mustang_gt88
04-06-2012, 12:16 PM
I dont know yet I like em all
mustang_gt88
06-01-2012, 02:11 PM
Getting ready to Rat Rod Black this beast
mustang_gt88
06-01-2012, 02:14 PM
here is an older pic when engine was fresh in the car
mustang_gt88
06-11-2012, 07:13 PM
The car is painted pics to come, I got my upper and lower control arms yesterday and my 373 gear today. My electric fan is waiting on the relay kit. So many toys to put on can not wait.
Gstang117
06-11-2012, 07:37 PM
What color is that orangish red paint?
98stangv6
06-11-2012, 09:53 PM
How did you do your fuel set up?
mustang_gt88
06-11-2012, 11:13 PM
rat rod black, The fuel setup is a in line electric pump with 8an line and a reg
mustang_gt88
06-13-2012, 08:51 PM
The paint job did not turn as good as i wanted, will repaint ths winter body line up matte black, body line down burn orange.
mustang_gt88
06-13-2012, 08:54 PM
here it is
jktruckin06
06-13-2012, 09:18 PM
i dig it man...
mustang_gt88
06-13-2012, 10:22 PM
thanks.........
mustang_gt88
09-13-2012, 10:53 PM
here are the new rims prostar welds
mustang_gt88
09-13-2012, 10:55 PM
shit it will not let me post pic is to large hell i down sized it as small as i could
Xowner
09-13-2012, 11:24 PM
jonathan33333333@yahoo.com email it there ill post it for you. Email me the larger filed one
I want see the hot rod black
mustang_gt88
09-14-2012, 09:18 AM
Your email is coming back bad
Xowner
09-14-2012, 10:20 AM
jonathan3333333@yahoo.com that email wasnt my best idea
jktruckin06
09-17-2012, 09:22 PM
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l583/jktruckin06/mustang_gt88.png
wit da pro stars tucked up in thurrr all purrrty like
mustang_gt88
09-17-2012, 09:27 PM
thanks jk...
mustang_gt88
01-25-2013, 10:47 PM
Ok so my new setup will be a 306 with x303 cam, gt40x heads, 1.6 roller rockers, canton 7 qt oil pan, eddy rpm intake, eddy 600 vacuum secondaries, headers, x pipe, shorty frrp. Anyone run a similar setup? I curious what the hp will be amd how well it will pull. The car is 2800 lbs with weld prostars with mt ets.
Blowpastyou
01-25-2013, 11:03 PM
I've seen that car sitting on McKay in Beavercreek. I like the 17's on it. Get some radials on them.
mustang_gt88
01-25-2013, 11:24 PM
Yep i live on mckay, been thinking about dr's
jack90gt
01-25-2013, 11:52 PM
Looks great man
mustang_gt88
01-26-2013, 12:03 AM
Thanks man
89johnny
01-26-2013, 12:07 AM
Good looking car!
Blowpastyou
01-26-2013, 11:00 AM
I live right off fairgrounds, let me know if you ever need any help.
Racin Jason
01-26-2013, 11:18 AM
cant wait to hear it man. u will have to swing by sometime..
mustang_gt88
01-26-2013, 11:35 AM
I live right off fairgrounds, let me know if you ever need any help.
will do thanks
mustang_gt88
01-26-2013, 11:35 AM
cant wait to hear it man. u will have to swing by sometime..
I will so I can hear your car run
beefcake
01-26-2013, 11:48 AM
very nice
mustang_gt88
01-31-2013, 10:53 PM
Here are the heads for the new build, i know they are not afr 185 but hey it worls for me, gt40x with 1.6 ford racing roller rockers for 550
motox159
02-01-2013, 04:44 PM
Looks pretty sleeper man, I like.
mustang_gt88
02-01-2013, 05:14 PM
thanks i am hoping to suprise some people
maverick
02-01-2013, 05:59 PM
Looks good, should be a fun car to drive!
mustang_gt88
03-09-2013, 06:50 PM
here is the new setup
2007ShelbyCobra
03-09-2013, 07:01 PM
looks good, but I need to hear it! waiting on vids
chrisb1961
03-09-2013, 07:40 PM
Who did you buy those heads from? Was it a scruffy guy in a black truck?
mustang_gt88
03-10-2013, 04:05 PM
That sounds like the guy i got the heads from, will post vids later
chrisb1961
03-10-2013, 04:51 PM
i am that guy... lol. glad to hear you got it together. my stuff should be ready at the machine shop this week
mustang_gt88
03-10-2013, 05:06 PM
Lol i did not know you were on here, do you have a build thread?
chrisb1961
03-10-2013, 05:12 PM
not yet hadnt had time to get one together. tons of photos to upload though
mustang_gt88
03-10-2013, 05:38 PM
You need to get some pics of it when you get a chance
mustang_gt88
03-12-2013, 08:25 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tCf9Jele_k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
check this out, let me know if it works
jktruckin06
03-12-2013, 10:06 AM
Friggin awesome man
mustang_gt88
03-30-2013, 09:32 PM
minus the rear end clunking the car runs like a raped ape. I am really happy with the car and the new black interior. next is the 373 after I figure out the clunking
SN95N/A
03-30-2013, 09:43 PM
Sounds good!
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