Thats cool! Dont build the car for the next guy to enjoy. Get it out and drive it more!
that’s the fun of it .I drive it as much as I can, just always seem to be working on it
T56 swap will be worth it going over your build list you posted seems like that was the weak link .For sure, I'm not complaining. One of these days it will be "done".
Absolutely, I'm surprised my stock t5 has hung in as long as it has. Prior to this engine going in I had a HCI 302 (stock bottom end) with nitrous and a kenne bell so it's been properly abused for years. One saving grace is that I don't really drag race it and I don't have sticky tires.
Drag radials make a big difference, just make sure your suspension doesn't let them wheel hopI have been checking out drag radials, I'd like to get some after I get the t56 swapped in. I'm sure I'll end up getting a set at some point.

More pictures of old pinky pleaseI'm about to make some changes so let's document the goods as they sit today.
1994 GT Coupe Manual
Engine/under hood/ECU :
Stock 302 w/ 250k miles inc. E7TE heads
Scorpion Endurance 1.72 roller rockers w/ hardened .105 pushrods & trick flow springs
95 Cobra upper/lower intake manifold with very mild hand porting
70mm BBK throttle body
OEM airbox/tubing with MAF removed
functional EGR + EVAP but thermactor deleted
Ford Performance shorty headers
BBK catted midpipe
Pypes SFM29V catback
Jegs RTR billet distributor
PimpX ECU (speed density, dual widebands)
24lb Injectors
Battery relocated to trunk
Drivetrain:
Stock (T5, 3.08, trac loc)
Chassis/wheels/tires:
MM K-brace (lower)
BBK strut brace
18x8 wheels, 245/40 General Altimax all seasons
Front Cobra brake swap (discs, calipers, master cylinder)
Rear stock GT brakes
KYB shocks (inc. quad shocks)
Interior:
ScottRod rear seat delete
LMR Foxbody reproduction front seats
Exterior:
stock
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