66 Mustang with Viper power - Page 2 - Lateral-g Forums

spddmnjay · #11 08-28-2007, 08:30 AM

More Phase 3 pics.

spddmnjay · #12 08-28-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by XcYZ

Welcome to the site, Jason. That is going to be one unique project. I want to see how you're going to squeeze that motor in there.

Please, keep us posted.

Thanks for the welcome! I am working with Louie @ G-Machine to help design/engineer the chassis to fit the Viper drivetrain and suspension into the Mustang.

I'll keep you posted.

Cheers
Jason

spddmnjay · #13 08-28-2007, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 70gotboost

Sweet Jason, I was thinking my next one to be a 2nd gen with a Viper motor. The mrs wants a Viper for a "fun car", so we'll see who wins this battle. Anyway, GREAT CHOICE of power!! I'll be definitely be watching this project!!

Kevin

Hey Kevin,

Thanks for the positive input!! I also own a 96 Viper GTS Venom 550 Hennessey and am currently "tweaking" the car...both performance and looks. Would anyone be interested in posting a thread for the Viper build?

Let me know!
Cheers
Jason

spddmnjay · #14 08-28-2007, 09:43 AM

Phase 4 - car is now back from the body shop with Shelby stripes. I've now decided to install a complete new drivetrain and suspension. I have found a Mexican 302 block that has larger main caps. Had add the engine machining completed. Purchased all hi-po parts for the engine and a Global West suspension sytem for the front.

spddmnjay · #15 08-28-2007, 09:44 AM

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spddmnjay · #17 08-28-2007, 10:02 AM

Phase 5 - I DISCOVERED OVERHAULIN!! Well, not really but I just decided that I am going to build a car with state-of-the-art engine, transmission and suspension. Wasn't sure what this type of build is called until I read PHR and discovered this site!! I'm now building a Pro-touring machine with Viper power!! Yeah!!

I removed all the powertrain, suspension and interior. Now the fun begins.

spddmnjay · #18 08-28-2007, 10:03 AM

More Phase 5 pics.

G-Body · #19 08-28-2007, 01:52 PM

Good luck i couldnt think of a better dew justise than taking out that ford motor but i hope you have alot of cut off wheels or a good plasma because you will soon have a firewall to cut! Good luck cant wait to see!

krptonite · #20 08-28-2007, 04:11 PM

neat project, you are going to say goodbye to a large part of the firewall and probably the wiper drive system too! when i fitted one in a 70 cuda i took the firewall back about 5 inches as it is a really long motor with the accessories on the front too, what will you use for a harness? we used a street and performance one but had quite a few errors with wires being the wrong way in plugs etc but it worked in the end . another thing to consider is the mufflers as normal v8 ones make it sound wierd and if you can fit the viper ones in then use them. the power didnt seem to impress me too much as they are only approx 450hp but the torque, jeez!! you cant help but smile! we fitted a heidts irs but the drive shafts twisted 90 degrees in the first week!! so had to upgrade to beefier units. if you need any info i will try to help, and you could look on our website, lowdownhotrods.com and look up paul lauffert 70 cuda in the " what weve done" section, good luck with your project, it will be great when done.