ReplicaR's Mustang build *finally on track again*

[ReplicaR]

Yeah, looks like I'm going with AFR 185s

 

[white95]

Cool man!!

 

[twovalveterror]

why did you opt for the 331 as opposed to a 347? just to maintain the ability to rev it? I don't think I've seen an internally balanced 347 come to think of it.

 

[ReplicaR]

Less weight, more revs. Eagle makes an internal balance 347 actually, it just costs 2k for rotating assembly. My 331 was 1600.

 

[MustangChris]

wow. thats a big price change. did you go with Eagle, as well?

 

[ReplicaR]

Yeah, Eagle 331, kit number 14006-030.

 

[MustangChris]

yea? nice... hows the quality on the Eagle products?

 

[ReplicaR]

Supposed to be pretty good. I'm not an engine guy, so I wouldn't know any better. From the feedback I've seen, most people like them.

 

[MustangChris]

gotcha

 

[ReplicaR]

So, yet another rag joint went bad on the steering shaft. So I ordered a Maximum Motorsport solid one. Got it yesterday, painted it this morning to prevent rust, probably will install tomorrow morning. Hope it will feel as good as all the people make it out to be

 

[g36 monkey]

Let us know man!

 

[ReplicaR]

So, got around to installing the steering shaft today. The shaft went in with out any issues. As a matter of fact not having a giant rubber rag joint in place made installation a lot simpler, because usually oil dipstick gets in the way. I've painted it black to prevent rust. Once it was installed, I took the car around for a quick spin. Couple of things I've noticed right away is that steering is more direct, but what was surprising to me is that it also became smoother. A nice upgrade overall, especially knowing that I don't have to worry about another rag joint going bad.

 

[g36 monkey]

Good to know! Did you get it straight through MM?

 

[ReplicaR]

Latemodelrestoration. Same price as MM website, free shipping. Can't complain about that. American Muscle can't match it

 

[g36 monkey]

Awesome. Thanks for the heads up bud.

 

[CoD_50callongshotz]

I've been on the fence as to get one of MM steering shafts. I think I'll pick one up now. Thanks!

 

[ReplicaR]

Honestly, it's not the best bang for the buck modification, not even close. You only get this part if you have nothing else to get at this point, or your stock steering shaft rag joint keeps going bad.

 

[ReplicaR]

And the car hits 240k miles

 

[g36 monkey]

Awesome!! One of the only people with more miles than me on here haaha!

 

[Musturd]

Nice hooooley that thing has alot of miles now