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

JoshHooten · May 9, 2012

such a sweet car

foofinator · May 15, 2012

OK SO, new updates.

Wired up the gauges!

Loaded up the car on the trailer.

Made it to Dallas

Dropped it off at HPP, then went to visit with the cobra!

foofinator · May 17, 2012

Got the wing in and then got a wild hair up my ass and spray painted it with color match duplicolor. I spent 8 or so hours on the job and it came out good enough to mount until I get the car painted. lol.

Definitely would just pay to have it done next time.

Body work is likely next (after the tune).. Need to get a new quarter panel, new hood, cobra front bumper, get the wing done right, have the decklid 3rd brakelight shaved. Figure at that point just spray the whole car in silver again.

foofinator · May 25, 2012

So the yellow car had an engine fire trying to bring it back to Norman. I contained it (ALWAYS CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.) and there was no damage save for the wiring that was the culprit. Shop is unsure as to what the cause was at the moment, suspecting a loose fuse holder or not thick enough gauge wire, or a clogged fuel filter!

The silver car hit the dyno today. Got drivability for 93 octane for emergencies.

They filled it up with E85 and hit the gas. At 3,000 RPM a hose on the coolant cross over shot off, apparently dousing everyone and everything with hot coolant. Showing up tomorrow to see what I can do about the problem. Thank god no one was hurt. I heard there was coolant all over the door as well, I just hope it also missed the grey seats. Headed to Dallas! My professor will have to chill out for a bit. Cars > title insurance law.

Marvin97 · May 25, 2012

Dude that sucks, hope you get it worked out

Mrstangerbanger · May 25, 2012

Cant wait to see what kind of power your car makes ?? I'm guessing 400 rwhp or around there ... Also I just upgraded from 04 cobra mass air to a Pro M 92 and what a huge difference in my car crazy ..

SlvrR · May 25, 2012

I was at HPP yesterday trying to figure out my fueling for the On3 kit thats going on and scheduling dyno time. What do you mean by huge diffrence with the Pro m 92? Do you mean better driveablilty?

foofinator · May 30, 2012

So I repainted the coolant cross-over in flat black, and flared all of the fittings. Today, Brandon at HPP Racing (awesome guy) went over the car and fixed some odds and ends that my newbie ass missed.

Sooo.. Hopefully numbers here by Saturday. Then I can have the car back. 4.10's with the blower are going to be pretty fucking useless. The Cobra is back though, and is going to be absorbing the majority of my time and money.

foofinator · Aug 20, 2012

After weeks and weeks of this fun...

The number as of yet is 352 rwhp through the automatic on 6 psi. It's got another tune scheduled on the 30th.

Also installed some new valve covers.

Dalamar · Aug 21, 2012

Man I really like your wheel and color combo. looks great.

foofinator said:
After weeks and weeks of this fun...

The number as of yet is 352 rwhp through the automatic on 6 psi. It's got another tune scheduled on the 30th.

oh man, i feel your fun o meter. my car was stuck in tuner limbo for months, and months.
Looking good, and it sounds like they're taking it slow? that's a good thing.
Should be really fun to drive when done.

justinschmidt1 · Aug 21, 2012

hmm, im curious to see what it does on more boost...would kinda think it would have made more power with the ported heads and e85 even on 6 psi to be honest

That blower prolly just needs to be spun harder

Do you have plans on turning it up or what?

foofinator · Aug 21, 2012

It took a lot more time than it should to be honest!

As far as the numbers go -- Who knows? Doesn't bother me, I just don't want this one to blow up!

As far as factors as to the lowness:

1. It was very hot -- Eatons suck in the heat
2. 6 PSI.
3. Automatic car.. assuming a 18% power loss that puts it at 440 hp at the flywheel. My stock cobra with an airfilter dynod 392. With a 15% power loss that is right at 460. That's with 9 psi.

Of course I plan on doing something nasty later. First I have to buy a shortblock though. The ported heads did help, I made less boost than expected.

justinschmidt1 · Aug 21, 2012

foofinator said:
It took a lot more time than it should to be honest!

As far as the numbers go -- Who knows? Doesn't bother me, I just don't want this one to blow up!

As far as factors as to the lowness:

1. It was very hot -- Eatons suck in the heat
2. 6 PSI.
3. Automatic car.. assuming a 18% power loss that puts it at 440 hp at the flywheel. My stock cobra with an airfilter dynod 392. With a 15% power loss that is right at 460. That's with 9 psi.

Of course I plan on doing something nasty later. First I have to buy a shortblock though. The ported heads did help, I made less boost than expected.

Yea, I hear ya man...im no stranger, ive got an auto car and my last dyno session was 103 degrees out with the turbo setup haha.

I didnt realize that was stock shortblock either.

Im sure it will wake up a good bit on 8-9 psi.

foofinator · Aug 22, 2012

Ordered this.

clark98gt · Aug 22, 2012

Nice, who did you order from? I just got mine a week ago from HOFibertrends, and I love it.

foofinator · Aug 22, 2012

ordered it from LMR.

foofinator · Aug 23, 2012

Driving to Dallas tomorrow to drop the car off at the shop. Tune is on Thursday. Hope it goes well!

Also ordered some Adam's metal polish, two diecast mustangs, and some 1/18 scale CCW looking wheels.

foofinator · Aug 28, 2012

Hood is arriving tomorrow. Chomping at the bits.

BTW Adam's Metal Polish is the best detailing shit I have ever bought.

foofinator · Sep 12, 2012

Finally -- TUNED for real.

Made 375 rwhp on 6 psi. Runs well. It is at my place in Dallas.. picking it up this weekend and bringing it to my place in Norman for clean up and track duty!