Anything you guys would have done different?

[97stanger]

Well, I'm basically finishing up my 2 year build within the next week here. My quest was for 600rwhp, but at this point I really dont care about the numbers, I just want it to run good with no leaks/problems lol. Here is my setup, is there anything you guys would have done differently, or maybe even for me to consider in the future for this build?:

97 GT block .20 over
Manley 18cc pistons
Manley h beam rods
Cobra crank
All arp hardware
PI heads w/ MMR stage 3 port/polish job (timeserts inserted)
Crower high lift valvesprings w/ VT stage 2 blower cams
Edelbrock Victor Jr EFI manifold (port matched to heads)
Vortech SQ SI blower w/ 2.95 blower pulley
Paxton FMIC
Vortech maxflow bypass valve
AIS stage 2 trunk mount meth kit (progressive controller, tri nozzle setup, one pre blower, 2 pre t/b)
4" power pipe
Complete 8 rib conversion
IW 10% od crank pulley
Accufab 75mm t/b
6061 sheet metal race plenum
Full slp exhaust (longtubes,xpipe,catback)

Fuel:
GP 1000hp fuel system (sumped tank, dual walbro, yblock, inline fuel filter, fpr)
Edelbrock fuel rails
SD 60# inj's
Cobra HO oil pump

Tranny:
build AODE w/ BC Auto 3500 stall
custom valvebody
4.10 gears

Just wanted to see anything you guys would have done differently, still would do differently. Again, car should be running by next week after 2 years of doing this!!

 

[mikey94gt]

AOD.... woulda put a 6 spd in... lol. sounds like a solid build, should run like a raped-ape

 

[97stanger]

haha nah I like wooping up on the manual guys that talk crap

 

[mikey94gt]

Ya, I hear ya... I road race/auto X my car, so an AOD is not an option. One place I had problems with my last build was heat... I see you have the meth injection, how about the cooling system?

Oh, and more pics of that sheetmetal intake....

 

[Javi]

If its gonna be running next week, what would it matter.
As long as it runs good and you are pleased with the results.

My .02

 

[97stanger]

yeah if your auto x manual is def the way to stay
cooling i decided to stay with stock radiator (just had mine flushed, I havent read any great reviews on any specific radiator for our cars), just bought a new stock water pump
If I have cooling problems (which I really dont think I will), than I'll look into upgrading

More pics of the plenum for ya:

 

[97stanger]

^ to get input on any other mods that guys have had good results with on builds like this...just b/c its running doesnt mean the modding will end...

 

[mikey94gt]

Sick man, that under hood shot looks really good....


So, on the cooling issue, I never really overheated on the street, it was more track duty that got it, and I think an oil cooler helped that a bunch.

 

[ttocs]

different headlights, thats about it...........

 

[97stanger]

thanks a lot, I didnt list but I actually got a huge Truecool oil cooler so hopefully that does its job

I personally like the one piece, but if these ever get pitted may switch to 2 piece, I just have never seen a 2 piece line up the way I would want it to which is why I use the 1 piece

 

[mikey94gt]

Oh ya, you should be fine. Truecool, is that one that uses engine coolant? water/oil? Love the red color of the car too, btw.

 

[duh09]

COP conversion. That's about it.

 

[97stanger]

Oh ya, you should be fine. Truecool, is that one that uses engine coolant? water/oil? Love the red color of the car too, btw.

thanks a lot for the compliment, its an oil/water cooler


after speaking w/ sxynerd and a few others about their experience with the COP conversion, decided to stay away

 

[mikey94gt]

I run the 94-95 Cobra stock oil cooler, and it made a HUGE difference. car warms up quicker, and stays the perfect temp. you will be happy with it, im sure.

and your welcome....


Ive heard alot of problems with the COP systems too.... Im gonna be running EDIS from a 96GT on my Boss 310 pushrod build, and decided to stay with stock coils for now, off a 96 Cobra.

 

[cantbuytime]

man thats gorgeous under the hood.

I would run a better radiator, separate trans and an oil coolers. Maybe even a different fan setup or add a pusher. Atleast the individual oil and trans coolers. It will make a big difference with those two being cooled separately. I like the SVT coolers.

Otherwise I think you have done an awesome job so far. 4:10's and that AODE will come out of the hole pretty hard. If the AODE ever goes, then get a 4R70W.

 

[97stanger]

thanks for the input guys

 

[DropTopPony]

Aluminum block or the Aluminator Shortblock (wish that was out when I started buying parts).

 

[lilredstang97]

have you had any suspension mods done to the car and have you stiffened up the body any? but man you have a sexy ass car!

 

[97stanger]

thanks for the compliment!

suspension consists of:
KYB AGX 8 way adjustable shock/struts
eibach pro kit
mm full length subframes
steeda adjustable upper control arms
steeda aluminum lower control arms
welded torque boxes
mm caster camber plates

 

[lilredstang97]

well sounds like you have a pretty solid build to my knowledge im starting to work on my own but itll probly take me 5 years to finish lol.
still great looking car only thing i can say if you get board with something change it and see if you like it better.