1998 Mustang Build - Look what I got! 2/28/13

[MustangChris]

nice!! let us know how its workin!

 

[foofinator]

So for those that install the torktech kit.

DO NOT try to force the intercooler tubes in with the bolt on the manifold. The metal of the torktech manifold is notoriously shitty, and it WILL rip out. I managed to save the day by chasing the threads carefully with another bolt. However, it's weakened, and when I build my motor I'll have to helicoil it. More on that note, they say do not use oil on the o-rings. I suggest you DO. It's the only way to get them to slip into place. I lost an o-ring either into the intercooler (where I'll never be able to get it without cutting apart the intercooler) or into the lower intake manifold (where it should burn up no problem).

Also, affixing the blower to the manifold is a pain in the ass. They do not make a gasket, so you must goop permatex everywhere and hope for the best.

So, after that freaking nightmare, I have finished mounting the blower, and am in the process of final assembly. I believe the car will start up either tomorrow or the next day. Hopefully everything is sealed back up and good to go.

 

[Marvin97]

I too am getting close to firing mine up, hope you don't hit anymore snags

 

[foofinator]

Crappy picture:

Didn't get to do any work on it today because of school stuff. Hopefully tomorrow.

 

[MustangChris]

nice man. super nice

 

[foofinator]

nice man. super nice

Thanks guys. And thanks Chris for the moral support. Yesterday I stopped being a ***** and slapped the rest of the parts on. Fired up after a few tries and runs great. Much better than before, I must have had some hidden vac leaks that got taken care of on the rebuild. The blower sounds very different, it has a faint whine to it even at idle like my 04 does.

The only thing left is to bleed the brakes. I left the lines off over a few days and apparently 'gravity drained' even the master cylinder.. DOH. I'm sure that will take some time, but it's easy work really. I still drove it around the block hahaha.

Hopefully, I'll get a chance to snap some pictures tomorrow. :headbang:

 

[hottwheels04]

badass! I love the torq tech eaton blower setups on a 2 valves!!

 

[MustangChris]

sweet man! congrats!!! im glad its up and running better than ever! :-D I cant wait to see the pics of it! >:-D

 

[9838stang]

this whole time i thought you were building a v4 under that supercharger lol. car looks damn sick wish i had the time an patients like you have to give your car that much detail.

A+work

 

[foofinator]

Annnddd... rain on picture day. *bleep* Oklahoma weather. Got the re-tune scheduled for the week of 3/20.

Thanks for the compliment 9838. Keeping a car clean I've discovered requires it being broken down in the garage.

 

[foofinator]

Figured I'd repost these in this thread to stay organized!



1998 Mustang GT Automatic


Engine/Fuel:
Houston Performance Ported PI Heads
Upgraded Valve Springs
PI Cams
Trickflow Valve Covers
COP Swap
JLT Ram Air Intake
Cobra Radiator
Moroso Overflow Tank
Bassani Catless X-Pipe
SLP Loudmouth II Exhaust
Drop in 155 Walboro Pump
Kenne Bell Boost-A-Pump
Siemens 60 lb Injectors
Tuned on E85 by TrueStreet Motorsports


Power Adders:
(1) Supercharger
Tork Tech Intercooled Terminator Kit
Stiegemeier Stage 6 Ported and Polished Eaton
3.2/Billetflow 3.65 Upper Pulley
GT500 Intercooler Pump
04 Cobra Mass Air Meter


(2) Nitrous
Dynotune Dry Nitrous Kit
125 Shot
Dynotune TPS/Window Switch
MSD Tach Adapter
Dynotune Purge
Speed of Sound Cup-Holder Switches
Dynotune LCD Nitrous Pressure Gauge


Transmission/Rear End:
Built 4R70W
Stall Converter
B&M Electric Fan Transmission Cooler
FRPP 4.10 Rear Gears
Dallas Mustang SpeedCal


Suspension/Brakes:
SVE Cobra Front Brake Kit (Calipers, Braided Lines, Rotors)
Russell Speed Bleeders (All Four Corners)
H&R Lowering Springs
Steeda Caster/Camber Plates
Tokico Illumina 5 Way Adjustable Struts
Tokico Blue Shocks
KYB Quad Shocks
American Muscle 1" Hubcentric Spacers
18 x 9 2000 Cobra R Replicas
15" Weld Prostars with Kumho Front Runners and M/T Drag Radials for the Track


Interior/Sound System
Autometer Ultralight Boost Gauge
Autometer Ultralight Water Temp Gauge
Autometer Ultralight Voltmeter
Autometer Mini Monster Tach
Autometer Steering Wheel Pod
LED Upgrade for All Autometer Gauges
UPR
CD Player Delete Gauge Plate
UPR Billet Window Switches
UPR Billet A/C Controls
ACC Replacement Carpet
Corbeau TRS Seats
Corbeau Seat Manual Seat Tracks (Double Sliders)
MMR Rear Seat Delete
JVC Headunit
Rockford Fosgate Amplifier
Kicker 10" Sub in Box
UPR White Face Gauge Overlays


Exterior
Painted Mirrors
HO Fibertrends 2.5" Cowl Hood
95 Cobra "Crab Claw" Spoiler
Reproduction Factory Cobra Headlights
Reproduction Factory Cobra Sidemarkers
Custom License Plate
Raxiom Sequential Turn Signals
Tint


If I included stuff I replaced, or just general clean up work, we'd need more bandwidth.

Retune is coming up next week --

Fixed a nasty vibration in the front of the car.. turns out the rotors were warped. I don't know how I always end up doing that????

I'm going to be brave and drive the car to Dallas instead of towing it!

 

[belber095]

your car is so perfect. like perfect isn't even perfect enough to describe it..

and your coolant tank looks awesome

 

[Ferocious]

I'm super jealous of your hood, seats, and built 4r70w.

 

[MustangChris]

smells like victory in this thread!

 

[foofinator]

smells like victory in this thread!

Thanks fellas!

Nothing like a good drive (made it to Dallas) to sniff out some latent issues!

Ran a little hot in traffic (autometer gauge reading 200; PLX Kiwi w/ Dash Command reading 192)
FIX: Have Mishimoto radiator waiting in Norman


Really hard to start the first time.. Once it starts it runs great
FIX: Hopefully this is just something in the tune that will be taken care of this week

Shifts really hard
FIX: Want a street tune with the line pressure turned down (already have a flip chip)

Idler Pullies squealing a ***** this morning
FIX: Have plastic temp replacement from O'Reillys already

Gauge cluster FUBAR - Tach reads 5,000 RPM and the right turn signal indicator light wont turn off
FIX: No idea yet, maybe total replacement.

LOL Headlight fell off while driving
FIX: Just ordered new header panel (old plastic cracked.)

I love cars!

 

[MustangChris]

i got a 96 cluster if you need it.

 

[foofinator]

Thanks brother! Hopefully I wont, because I don't want the title to reflect "not actual miles."

I have a couple more things I'm going to try, and if you still have the cluster, I'll definitely come to you before ebay or anything.


In other news, I have ZERO hot rods at my place in Norman.

ZERO. I'm going to lose my mind. The Cobra is still in Dallas, and the GT is now at True Street Motorsports.. likely for a week or two (although they are really fast). I am so bored, I already installed new headlights in the 99 suburban tow rig.. and I'm looking at exhaust haha. Can't help myself.

 

[foofinator]

 

[Walking Tall]

 

[foofinator]

Haha nice, that thing is clean for sure. My burban is bone stock essentially lol.