96 Track Car project

aussiebj · Jan 6, 2018

I'm back with a new track car build ,
i picked up a 96 mustang with full NASCAR style roll cage already gutted..
i have a question regarding the front suspension installed
It has a Granatelli GM-S9604ST front K member setup width coil overs ..any one have any experience with this company????
Any info would be much appreciated...

96blak54 · Jan 6, 2018

Show lots of pics! Im interested in this!

aussiebj · Jan 7, 2018

I have 2 engine options to choose from..need inputs
first
302 based engine
bored 40 thou , forged pistons, ARP rod bolts on stock rods and crank, Edelbrock Performer Heads, 1:6 Scorpion Roller rockers ., z cam , victor junior intake with Holley 650 DP, attached to a T5 tranny

option 2
4.6 2 valve mod motor stock with pace setter headers, attached to a T45 tranny

not familiar with mod motor options,
what engine would work better ? This is a track only car

oh and it's got Cobra R wheels also.

pics coming

aussiebj · Jan 7, 2018

Plans are to build a fast track car....315s all round ....not sure if I want to got IRS or stay solid axle ( they debate will happen later) I have access to both...coil overs all round ..Lexan windows ..I have Cobra seats and Schroth harnesses already ..
she probably won't see WW racing ..but plenty of track duty and maybe TT at some point so rules don't apply...
all coments welcome
thanks

aussiebj · Jan 7, 2018

Other thoughts ..
might go coyote power or dare I say it LS based engine

evilcw311 · Jan 7, 2018

Ls is a waste of time and money. You can build the ford motors for about the same and you wonâ€™t have to customize as much to make it all work.

I donâ€™t know what price you can get that302 for but it sounds like a decently built motor. Obviously itâ€™s hard to know quality or condition till you see it running.

The mod motor is stock so it would come down to price and preference. If you were gonna go all out then check into a new 5.0 coyote with ecm and harness out of a wrecked f150.

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aussiebj · Jan 7, 2018

FYI I have both engines already

aussiebj · Jan 7, 2018

Is the coyote in the F150 an all aluminum engine...how much does the coyote weigh

white95 · Jan 7, 2018

I’ve always been under the impression that Granatelli isn’t worth a the money BUT it’s already there.

CNels · Jan 27, 2018

I have a 95 Cobra that is a track build,even though it's still street legal. It has a built 302 motor,probably about 400 hp. I will verify on a Dyno soon. The car has been very reliable on 6 track days at various tracks. My only issue was a hose getting into the headers on the last session of the day. I still have the live axle with a lsd(3.73 gears). I have had a blast with the car, and I am able to keep up with pretty much everything else on the track. Definitely needs some suspension tweaks ,but It has been a great car.

aussiebj · Jan 30, 2018

Frank.JD.Perez · Jan 30, 2018

Build the 302. A lot easier to work on and take out

Frank.JD.Perez · Jan 30, 2018

Since you have the perfect opportunity too i would get rid of the granatelli stuff and go MM or UPR

aussiebj · Feb 4, 2018

Yeah I here that .....I'm trying to up load pics ...photobucket costs now wtf

evilcw311 · Feb 4, 2018

aussiebj said:
Yeah I here that .....I'm trying to up load pics ...photobucket costs now wtf

Tapatalk. Download it and log into the forum. Then you can upload from your phone or tablet. Itâ€™s free and easy.

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96blak54 · Feb 4, 2018

I use tapatalk. Its great

Patientzero · Feb 1, 2019

Being that your car is already a SBF I would keep that. You can make more than enough power with some good heads and intake. I had a 2v so I decided to swap to a LS. The combination of weight, price, parts availability, and being easy to work on can't be beat. The SBF is similiar enough in those aspects that I don't see a need to switch.