Build Points
17
- Color: Multiple
- Drivetrain: RWD
Vehicle Overview
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] and now, after changing my mind AGAIN, I'm going with a PHB/HD torque arm combo from Maximum Motorsports. [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 FK ton of help from my friend William Luketich 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. (8-3-2019) 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)
4.6 4V
Teksid block, painted black
10.45:1 Diamond 30012 pistons
Total Seal AP SS rings
Boss 302 rods
Clevite H-series rod bearings
Kellogg crank
Clevite H-series crank bearings
Boundary Billet 3V/GT500 oil pump
ARP fasteners throughout
MMR oil pan
2003 Cobra heads [rebuilt]
2003 Cobra cams
Wonder Racing head cooling mod
Mach 1 intake
stock throttle body
JLT cold air intake
Coil on plug conversion
Holley HP efi standalone
Fuel
Modified 96-98 fuel rails
Aeromotive 340 lph intake
2015 Mustang injectors (34#)
Exhaust
BBK long tube headers
2.5" BBK off-road X-pipe
2.5" Bassani catback
Drivetrain:
T45 [billet shift forks, bronze fork pads, carbon synchros]
Pro 5.0 shifter with Steeda handle
Unknown brand, 6 puck clutch and stock flywheel
Steeda double hook clutch quadrant
8.8 with Eaton Truetrac, Yukon 31 spline axles, Strange C-Clip eliminators
4.10 gears
Suspension:
Maximum Motorsports tubular K member
Maximum Motorsports forward offset control arms
Maximum Motorsports caster/camber plates
Maximum Motorsports MM3 struts
Maximum Motorsports RA2 shocks
Maximum Motorsports front and rear coil overs
Maximum Motorsports subframe connectors
Maximum Motorsports road race control arms
Maximum Motorsports rear adjustable sway bar
Maximum Motorsports panhard bar
Maximum Motorsports heavy duty torque arm
Brakes, wheels and tires:
18x9/18x10 Forgestar F14 with 275/35/18 tires
18x10/18x11 Enkei RS05RR no tires lol
Dodge Viper/Brembo calipers with Autology brackets
14” GT500 rotors
13” Baer Eradispeed +1 rear rotor kit
Powerstop Trackday pads
Interior:
98 GT interior
Corbeau Forza Sport drivers seat
Corbeau FX1 passenger seat
billet Unicorn head light knob
rear seat delete
Cobra gauge cluster
Exterior:
export tail lights
Carbon Fiber T1 spoiler
carbon fiber wiper cowl
Madd Retros custom black retro-fitted projector headlights
Cobra front bumper
Misc
Converted to hydroboost brakes
Converted power steering hoses to AN hoses
2000 Cobra R steering rack
Future Plans
Parts pending installation:
MM Roll bar
MM race shock mounts
Carter’s Custom street splitter
custom leather wrapped Momo steering wheel
Flowmaster tail pipes
Whipple 2.3
Department of Boost Titanic heat exchanger
T56 swap
Ram Twin Disc clutch
Corbeau FX1 micro suede passenger seat
Fluidyne radiator setup to delete coolant crossover and degas tank
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