'96 GT S̶t̶r̶e̶e̶t̶/Track Build Thread

[Pete@FTR]

Figured since I'm going crazy on the car this summer I might as well start a build thread. My goal is to get it on the track for a HPDE in the next couple months and then move up from there.

Here's my build blog if you want to see what I've done so far: http://peteoxenham.tumblr.com
And my flickr where I dump tons of pictures of my car and what I'm currently working on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/91509898@N07/

Some of the mods on the car, I'm sure I'm missing a bunch

"Bolt Ons"
PI H/C/I
K&N FIPK CAI
RAM HDX clutch
MM clutch cable
MM firewall adjuster
MM pedal adjuster
MGW short throw shifter
17x9,17x10.5 FR500 wheels
Eiback Sportline springs
Koni SA shocks and struts
MM LCAs
Corbeau A4s
Simpson harnesses
Sparco 333 Steering wheel
Autometer water temp guage
ARP studs
Battery relocation
Strut tower brace

"Custom" crap
Steering wheel hub
Switch panels
Brake cooling
Stripped interior
Rear seat delete panel
Spare tire/wl access panel

FTR Stuff
FTR tubular bumper
FTR front tow hook
FTR splitter

In Progress
Bigger brakes
FTR watts link
FTR rear tow hook

 

[MustangChris]

the stance on your ride is perfect!

off to a great start man!

 

[white95]

I concur.. Most wont agree but you don't need a super-low ride to handle good!

 

[Pete@FTR]

Engine is all ready to go back in. PI heads and manifold are on, block, timing cover, valve covers, etc are painted. Got prothane motor mounts because mine were completely shot.

Phase 2 starts tomorrow, cleaning out the engine bay, filling up holes, and painting it. Getting a new steering rack because mine had some play in it.

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[white95]

Keep up the great work!

 

[Ferocious]

Nice job! And that red mustang looks beautiful.

 

[Pete@FTR]

Nice job! And that red mustang looks beautiful.

Thanks man. It's my dad's '69 Mach 1 track car. Hadn't run in 12 yrs but him and I got it running a couple weekends ago


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[Musturd]

Nice build man should be a fun little car with the pi swap . I gotta thing for white sn's

 

[MustangChris]

thats lookin' clean as hell!

 

[SLOW95GTS]

So I'm guessing you go to sac raceway alot, what's you best time with this car?

 

[Pete@FTR]

So I'm guessing you go to sac raceway alot, what's you best time with this car?

Haven't ever taken this car there, I'm not really a drag racing guy, more into track racing


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[Pete@FTR]

Got the engine back onto the crane and clutch/flywheel re attached

Transmission is on too, going to drop it in the car tomorrow

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[RichV]

You must be itchin' to get it runnin'! Hey BTW, 95opal has a set of new MM coilovers f/s in the classifieds.

 

[Pete@FTR]

You must be itchin' to get it runnin'! Hey BTW, 95opal has a set of new MM coilovers f/s in the classifieds.

If I had any money left I'd jump on that! Coilovers are next on my list though


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[Pete@FTR]

Got the engine/trans in today. I've read that people prefer to put them in separately but mounting the transmission to the block was way easier out of the car (obviously).
I used a tilt lift so getting the whole assembly in there was also pretty easy.

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[MustangChris]

hahha. that intake valley will never again look that clean! lol.

 

[Pete@FTR]

Got my battery relocation kit today and installed it in the trunk. Ill post pics once i get photo uploading working again. Also installed the intake manifold, plenum, starter, alternator.

All that's left is exhaust, driveshaft, wiring harnesses, and a couple other little things. Should be back on the road this week!


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[MustangChris]

hated doing my battery kit.... yuck. lol.

 

[Pete@FTR]

hated doing my battery kit.... yuck. lol.

Mine wasn't bad at all. Guess it's all just relative to taking the engine out haha


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[Pete@FTR]

Got the engine running last night, getting a couple codes still so I got to figure out what's going on.

Codes are P0232 and P0307. First one is something with the fuel pump, second is misfire on cylinder 7 but I think I just didnt have the spark plug wire in all the way.



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