White's '95 GT "Unicorn"

white95 · Dec 4, 2008

The Unicorn
My Autocross and HPDE toy!

2017 F150 5.0 (Gen 2)

Dyno tuned for E85 by Real Tuners

JE pistons (12.5:1 compression)
2018 Mustang GT intake (ported)
Motion Raceworks 92MM TB
Motion Raceworks throttle cable
L&M intake camshafts
Gen 2 Mustang exhaust camshafts
ARP cam tower bolts
ARP cam phaser bolts
ARP harmonic balancer bolt
MMR tensioner chain flip bracket
Mustang timing cover
PBH AC compressor bracket
IW harmonic balancer
S550 200A alternator
MMR rear coolant crossover
Boundary Billet oil pump gears
Boundary Billet crank gear
MMR piston cooling jet delete

Holley HP EFI standalone
Holley TiVCT controller
PWM fan controller
Sloppy Mechanics flex fuel harness

Flex Fuel system

Aeromotive AFPR
QFS 340 pump in QFS hanger
8AN feed/6AN return PTFE stainless braided fuel lines
10 micron filter
47# injectors
Continental Flex fuel sensor
Powerhouse Racing billet flow through adapter

Exhaust

BBK 1 3/4" long tube headers
BBK X-pipe 3”
Magnaflow Magnapack dumps 3”

Drivetrain:

T56 Magnum (wide ratio)
Tremec shifter/Steeda Tri-Ax handle
QuickTime bellhousing
Exedy Twin Disc clutch
Stiffler's T56 crossmember
Driveshaft Shop aluminum shaft

8.8 rear

Eaton Truetrac
Yukon 31 spline axles
Strange C-Clip eliminators
4.10 gears
LPW Ultimate differential cover

Suspension:

MM tubular K member
Kenny Brown adj. front sway bar
MM sway bar relocation
MM sway bar bushings
MM forward offset control arms
MM caster/camber plates
MM MM3 struts (race)
MM RA2 shocks (sport)
MM coil overs (425/325)
MM subframe connectors
MM road race control arms
MM adj. rear sway bar
MM panhard bar
MM heavy duty torque arm
MM Race shock mounts
MM four point roll bar

Brakes, wheels and tires:

18x11 Enkei RS05RR (Kill setup)
315/30r18 Falken Azenis RT660

18x9/18x10 Forgestar F14 (road)
265/35r18 + 275/35r18 Atlas UHP

Brembo 44/40 calipers
Hawk HP+ front pads
14” GT500 rotors
Powerstop Taurus rear calipers
Stock rear pads
Stiffler’s stainless brake hoses
Fine Lines stainless brake lines
ABS delete block

Interior:

1998 GT interior (RIP Space Ghost)
Mach 1 door panels
99-04 Console
dual USB charging port
Momo Corse steering wheel
NRG short hub
NRG gen 2 quick release
Corbeau Forza Sport drivers seat
Crow Safety 5 point harness
Black 2005 GT passenger seat
billet Unicorn head light knob
rear seat delete
Holley 7" digital dash
Holley LED shift light
Holley GPS
Steinmann Performance cluster
double DIN center dash bezel
Carbon fiber switch/gauge panel USB connections for Holley ECU/Dash
Autometer Cobalt fuel gauge
Innovate DLG-1 wideband gauge

Exterior:

Race Louvers heat extractors
Aerocatch latches
vertical, export tail lights
LED retrofitted headlights
LED third brake light
Carbon fiber wiper cowl
Cobra front bumper
Carbon Fiber T1 wing
Flared Carbon fiber fenders
White vinyl strip on windshield

Misc

Volvo EPS with speed controller
Converted to hydroboost brakes
Converted power steering hoses to AN hoses
Champion 3 core radiator
Aluminum overflow bottle
Motion Raceworks catch can

Parts pending installation:

Restored Brembo calipers
FTBR front brake cooling setup
MMR/MM oil filter relocation
Power steering cooler
Griggs Racing based SLA
Cartek GT battery isolation
Leash Electronics Big Dog 1 power distribution [trunk]
MSD 75643 Solid State relay for power distribution [dash]

Thanks for reading, there is much more to come - Josef

white95 · Jan 27, 2009

What started out as my first Mustang [2006] has turned into one hell of a learning experience. I have made mistakes with my engine combo, double [hell, triple] spent on certain items, and even re-purposed the entire project three times. When the original 5.0 developed a rod knock [2008], we replaced it with a simple 306 [2009] with ported heads, E303 cam and an explorer intake that made 243/298. It served me well for about six months when it lost oil pressure and I parked it. After some decision making, I had a 410w built and thats when things got frusterating. The project went on a roller coaster of highs and lows for a few years [2009-2012] and work was only sporadic at best. The paint mostly fell off, parts were stolen, finally got it running [2013] but discovered the valve springs were too soft. That led to the already junk heads being CNC ported, correct valve springs installed, a new intake, and long tube headers being installed.

[2014] Along the way, I had even started collecting parts for an IRS swap but then sold the IRS swap for a watts link

[2015] After changing my mind AGAIN, I'm going with a PHB/HD torque arm combo from Maximum Motorsports. Fought with valvetrain issues and the project mostly stood still due to budget reasons.

[2016] Wrecked my daily driver '98 GT, sold the 410w and bought a rebuilt 4.6 4V from a wrecked 98 Cobra. The original intent was to make three cars into one. Then I discovered the 4v had a couple of burnt valves and a blown head gasket. Crap. So, I just bought a 2015 F150 for a daily driver.

[2017] Collected parts, stripped the '95 to the shell and completely rewired it to '98 specs.

[2018] Built the engine with a metric #### ton of help from @lwarrior1016 and have spent the rest of the year "finishing it".

[2019] Ok, so I still haven’t finished it. So far this year (4-24-19) I’ve mostly finished the Holley HP installation, relocated the battery to the trunk and I’m closing in on a first start.

(8-3) Finally have gotten all of the Maximum Motorsports suspension parts installed and swapped out some old body panels for better parts. It’s crunch time. (again)

(9-11) Oh, hai... I bought a Coyote engine LOL

(10-16) The Holley installation is complete. The fuel system leaks in a few places and will be totally replaced. After years of working in my spare time, I finally had the Holley EFI and 4.6 4v sorted.

(12-27) It runs!! Ran into some issues with tuning and decided to not waste my time with it.

[2020]

(May) Found a buyer for the 4V, traded William the T45 for some T56 parts and I'm finally going to Coyote swap this sucker.

(06-27) William and I dropped the car onto the Coyote engine.

(08-08) After four months of working on this in my spare time and one full steam ahead workday with William to finalize the T56 Magnum install, we were rewarded with hearing the Coyote roar to life!!

white95 · Jan 30, 2009

This will be revisited.

white95 · Jan 30, 2009

This will be revisited.

white95 · Feb 2, 2009

Re: my SECOND build thread
Pictures from 2006-2008

The pictures Josh texted me when I enquired about the car in the summer of 2006.

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After we installed the 2" lowering coils, I snapped this picture with a potato.

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Installed a black S-351 wing, which wasn't in the greatest shape and flew off the car. I think.

Project Unicorn by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr

Project Unicorn by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr

E303 cam swap

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Installed a flip out navigation, DVD screen. Look at that Porno red interior!! Sometimes I wish I had left that alone.

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Project Unicorn by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr

Saved up and bought some Konig Maxxim wheels.

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Had a leaky rear main seal and pressure washed the undercarriage. We hit the easy button.

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white95 · Feb 2, 2009

Painted the door panels, kick panels and dashboard black. Also changed the stock '95 console out for a '98, but it was charcoal. my interior has been confused ever since.

Project Unicorn by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr

Project Unicorn by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr

Bought my first T1 wing!! Later it was sold to Brett.

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The engine developed a low end knock and I parked it.

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Project Unicorn by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr

Goodbye, T1

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Project Unicorn by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr

Started tearing shit apart to swap in the 306! The foreshadowing in unreal in this picture.

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white95 · Feb 3, 2009

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How many times will we see this in the future???

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All cleaned up!

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white95 · Feb 3, 2009

Re: my SECOND build thread

Spooling2Valve said:
congrats dude! we need to meet up and shoot the breeze for a lil while.

Yes sir... I'm still not working too. i should have my car back next week, depending on when I can get it tuned.

white95 · Feb 5, 2009

Re: my SECOND build thread

Zach changing my balljoints... notice the purple Tenzo R springs... anyone want a cheap set of springs?

Project Unicorn by oldawgnewtrikz, on Flickr

This was the return trip from getting an alignment.

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It only cost 18.50 to fill up.

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Parked next to Wes' ragtop for ride height comparison. Hey, don't let it fool you with its innocent looks... The blower whine tells a different tale...

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white95 · Feb 5, 2009

Re: my SECOND build thread

dafizuck said:
Car definitely came a long way. nice work.

and such a long way to go... thanks bro

white95 · Feb 9, 2009

Project Sleeper

Here's the latest video in the saga of Super Bastard* A perfect illustration of classic 5.0 idle surge. She also is running very rich and [with topless95's suggestion] I now suspect there's a vaccum leak somewhere. When I go back, I plan to clean the IAC, check the TPS voltage and possibly ''reclock'' the MAS. I deleted the EGR [wes turned it of in the ECM to complete the job] this go round and switched from a fenderwell CAI to a underhood type. I've been told [and read] that when putting a filter on the intake pipe in front of the MAS causes a lean condition. The filter is from my fenderwell intake, and is pitifully small. I plan to buy a AFM power pipe whenever I get around to upgrading to an aftermarket intake. I still have the factory 19 lb squirters in place, and still don't know how maxed out they are yet. Probably not close since I have alot of stock parts in place [MAS, Tbody, intake] I'm getting close to the point where I can have the tune completed, get some ''baseline'' figures on the dyno and take her to the track for a good flogging (edit: I never went to the track FAIL)

[* My car is a bastard because its a 95 GT with a 351w, tremec trans, s197 seats, new edge carpet/interior pieces and most internet vendors dont have a 94-95 section... redheaded stepchilds]

white95 · Feb 10, 2009

Re: my SECOND build thread

LOL here's the video btw

MustangChris · Feb 13, 2009

Re: Project Sleeper

very nice...

congrats! :-D

white95 · Feb 14, 2009

Re: Project Sleeper

Trickflow.GT said:
nice to see you got her all cleaned up!!
now for a lil paint ay

thanks, i'll post some pics of her washed tomorrow. as for paint, i hope to do that someday soon. I'll be keeping it white.

mikey94gt · Feb 14, 2009

Re: Project Sleeper

alright!! I cant wait to tear into my car again. I love the wheels on your car. I bet they are light as hell too.

white95 · Feb 14, 2009

Re: Project Sleeper

mikey94gt said:
alright!! I cant wait to tear into my car again. I love the wheels on your car. I bet they are light as hell too.

Thanks, I never weighed them, but the konig 18s were alot lighter than my 03 Cobra 17s. I attribute some of that to the tires. on the cobras I had 275/40s on 9" fronts and 315/35s on the 10.5" rear wheels. On the 18s are 245/40s and 295/35s. The 18's apparently lifted my car up at least an inch as well. gave the longtubes a break!

mikey94gt · Feb 14, 2009

Re: Project Sleeper

i run 18"s, and I can tell you they lift the car, but make it look slammed too. I hardly scrape on stuff too. Are those Koing Villians?

white95 · Feb 14, 2009

Re: Project Sleeper

mikey94gt said:
i run 18"s, and I can tell you they lift the car, but make it look slammed too.  I hardly scrape on stuff too.  Are those Koing Villians?

well, they're Maxxim Wonders, made by Konig 18x8.5, weighs 24.5 lbs w/o tire

Konig Villian, 17x9, 21 lbs each w/o tire

mikey94gt · Feb 14, 2009

Re: Project Sleeper

Did you know the ugly snowflake wheels that came on the 99-01 GT's weigh 17 a piece? I didnt know either. those are going on my car with race tires on them.

I think those wheels look way better than the snowflake though.

white95 · Feb 15, 2009

Re: Project Sleeper

You can tell three things by looking at this picture.

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1] I washed my car
2] I really need a paint job
3] The ride height is a little higher now

I just couldn't stand seeing all that ''tree cum'' all over my car any longer. The car wash is > a half mile from the shop, which turned out to be a good thing. My fan belt decided to shredd itself, and wind up on the nose of the power steering pump pulley. I remember buying that belt, a short belt [to bypass smog and a/c] for 12 bucks. El Cheap-o especiale, kids, you get what you pay for. It's replacement was $40 [!!!] before the shop discount knocked it down to $28. The ride height is somewhat taller due to new ball joints and an alignment. No rub, no scrub, no problems...