2v quest for power

D3VST8R96GT · May 3, 2015

A good converter and cooling options they are stout, not that heavy, and have o/d.

The good rebuild kits are under 500.

Are there better options for racing, can this tranny get expensive for a dedicated race car..... yes.

C4 and th400 are the next level up IMO...

punched281 · May 3, 2015

Agreed, always something bigger and better. But for what I need a 4r will be perfect.

Decent converter and manual valve body and I'll be set

punched281 · Jun 10, 2015

Little update. I had a feeling my fuel pressure gauge went out, I put a new one on and found my pressure was 12! Finally got a new reg, and a good one. Not the problem. My return was too small.. So I redid the fuel lines. -8 feed and -10 return. Fuel pressure is right at 6.5 now. I need to jet up a little now that the pressure is good. And should run even better on the juice!

punched281 · Sep 3, 2015

Got some good new and more good new. Maybe not for the mustang but for me!

My new wife and I bought a house together so we have a garage of our own now! The mustang is parked in it, but will most likely stay there for a little. Cause we like to build mustangs and babies together!

So I will tinker here and there but it is at a point now where I want to do a built tranny and rear end, cage it and finally turbo it. So that might be the father-baby project of the future few years.

So been pretty busy the last few months. Got married, bought a house, moved in and makin babies! I will try and post pics of the wedding, as I think many would enjoy the theme of it. I am sure many can guess it but still I thought it turned out pretty sick!

96blak54 · Sep 3, 2015

Marriage is the best and babies are he greatest. Dont sell your car like most people do. Your life will pan out consistent

punched281 · Sep 4, 2015

Thanks! I know lots hate on it. But you know my dad said something the other day. Most guys are just scared. I'll admit I was for marriage and am still for parenthood. But that's cause I wanna do well. So thank you for the positive comments.

My wife won't let me sell, we would rather it sit then sell it. Both her and I enjoy it too much!

ugafan_tn · Sep 13, 2015

Love this build !! answered some questions for sure .

punched281 · Oct 20, 2015

New winter project... baby proofing it... haha

lwarrior1016 · Oct 20, 2015

Awesome picture man.

Whistler98 · Oct 20, 2015

Congrats on getting married and the baby news! My 98 has been sitting for 2 reasons. We are getting ready to have our 3rd boy in just under 3 years and I have bought a fox body. It's harder to find time to work on the projects but I wouldn't change a thing. I also don't care how long it has to sit as long as I don't sell it.

punched281 · Oct 21, 2015

Yea things have changed for sure. I love it though. And I am going back to school to pursue my nursing career. I am fortunate in that my wife likes cars and mustangs so she isn't always on my back out it and she understands it all.

punched281 · Nov 3, 2015

Any one know what particular wires to jumper on the clutch safety switch? I am wanting to get that bypassed while I am rewiring my car.

And for those of you to lecture me about how dangerous it is, I agree. I am putting in an automatic this winter and will wire something up so it doesnt end up killing anyone. Especially with a future little one helping me out in the garage.

I also read that the auto cars have a little "spout" like plug that you can put something in there and does the same thing as jumpering the switch, since it is an auto. I cannot remember where it is located. I believe under the passenger side dash

punched281 · Nov 16, 2015

Got the e85 carb on, got to tune if still but making some progress!

96blak54 · Nov 16, 2015

E85...? Why?

evilcw311 · Nov 16, 2015

96blak54 said:
E85...? Why?

Makes more power, runs cooler, generally cheaper.

Why not?!?!?

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96blak54 · Nov 16, 2015

Runs cooler and cheaper..yes. I cant see where it makes more power to an engine other wise able to run on pump gas. More timing is about it

punched281 · Nov 17, 2015

You got it! Timing! This thing loves the timing.

Run about 35 degrees on a 150 shot and it is worth it.

I went bigger carb, the old carb needed a rebuild and I found a local guy who built me an e85 750 for a tad more than it would have cost me to rebuild the 650.

Oh did I mention it smells so good too haha