After some long and hard thoughts, we have chosen not to complete the Mustang from Columbus. We encountered some last minute glitches and mishaps along with the timely backordered parts early on and decided we are too far behind at this point. I feel too strongly against sacrificing the safety and integrity of the car for a time restraint. I'd rather not go and finish the car correctly than rush it for the deadline, only to rebuild it afterwards at my expense.
At this time, it is not going. However, if things progress smoothly and timely in the next 2 weeks, we may reconsider but only as a last minute decision.
Update:
Well... we figured out all the issues and have them all resolved.
Work since missing Columbus involved:
-New fuel Management system
-New fuel pump
-New larger lines
-Flash the ECM
-Installing a Blow Off valve
-intake tube fabrication
-air inlet tube
-new wiring
-new 35 lbs injectors
-fabricate a bracket for the trans shifter linkage (this was a BIG deal)
Thanks John....
As you know we mocked up the engine less the Blower (because it was backordered and I didnt want to have the project stalled) and THAT caused major issues later on.
Once paint and body were completed and the engine went in for final assembly we noticed the blower fit (barely) but the problem was with everything else associated. The blower sat way too close to the shock tower when mounted and the intake tube was such a tight bend I didnt think we would have been able to do it..... but we did. I have a K&N cone at the end of the tube at the drive side and the blow off is post the MAS air sensor so the air is already accounted for.
We had to cut a huge piece out of the blower mounting bracket, fabricate a new "straight" water neck out of the intake manifold and relocate the battery tray to the drive side for extra room on the pass side and it is still is tight.... but works.
Crazy amount of unforseen fabrication. This EFI setup proved to be too much for me so I enlisted the help of IDA Automotive. They really know their s#!% !
Dyno time is postponed due to poor weather here. But as soon as we get a nice day, we'll make a few pulls and tune this bad boy. Then get the top stiched up and detail it up for some nice outdoor shots. Hope to see some road course time before the end of the year.
looks great so far id clean up the welds on the tubing and polish them. any thoughts on lighting you know h4 headlights led trun singals reverse lights and tail lights.
looks great so far id clean up the welds on the tubing and polish them. any thoughts on lighting you know h4 headlights led trun singals reverse lights and tail lights.
Come on Andrew... you didnt think I'd leave it like that did you ? LOL
We'll clean up the tubes and polish everthing after the dyno tune.
The intake needs a little extra polish too. the engine bay is a little dirty from all the work the last few weeks.
As far as lights... the rear lenses were tinted and I'm running red LED's.
The front has (HALO) Angel Eyes
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