Mustang Project
This is a collection of SOME of the pics from this build. There are way too many to put on here. I tried to condense it a bit.
This project has been ongoing for about 15 years. Delays were due to cost, research, re-design, work schedule, you name it. It was originally supposed to be a father/son project with the car going to Francis for his high school daily driver. But he was not into working on old cars so it sat on the side of the house until I finally had the financial means, and time, to work on it. Then I got carried away. Why not.
I decided to replace every nut and bolt and upgrade this thing into a modern performance vehicle. But as I would do one thing, I would discover that I needed to upgrade something else. For example, I stroked the engine to a 408W with an intermediate cam. This required a new transmission and suspension to handle the horsepower. So back to the drawing board. Or not enough vacuum for a power brake booster. So re=designed for a hydraulic brake booster tapping into the power steering. Stuff like that would cause delays, not only for the cost, but in some cases, I had to teach myself how to do it.
This thing is a beast, but will also be capable of daily driving. Most likely not on wet roads though, since it will be prone to breaking traction.
List of major items:
351W stroked to a 408
AFR 205 Aluminum Heads (SBF)
Eagle Piston Rods
Howard Camshaft
Original Crankshaft (modified for stroker)
Solid Lifters/Roller Rockers
Pro-M EFI Single Port Fuel Injection System
March Performance Serpentine Pulley and Bracket system
JBA Headers (cerakoted)
Milodon Performance Oil Pan
ARP Engine Hardware
MagnaFlow 11256 Performance Mufflers
2.5 Inch Exhaust
PTFE Fuel lines with black anodized fittings
Custom designed Air Cleaner
4R70W (Salvaged from 1998 Mustang V6). Handles higher torque and provides overdrive.
Overhauled with Baumann/Shift USA Shift Kit and Transmission Control system.
Upgraded clutches to high performance
Upgraded all springs and servos
Modified valve body for performance shifting
B&M Hammer AODE Ratcheting Shifter
TCI deep oil pan
Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
Front – TCI Coil Over
Power Rack and Pinion
Rear – TCI 4-Link coil over
Wilwood Disc Brakes
Wilwood Master Cylinder
Hydratech Hydraulic Brake Assist
E-Stop Emergency Electronic Brake System
Stainless Steel Hardline Brake Lines
Rewired entire vehicle with American Autowire Highway 22
Tuff Stuff Alternator
Sequential Rear Blinkers
Starlight Halogen Headlights
SpeedHut Custom Gauges
Custom Instrument Panel
ProCar Rally Racing Seats
High end interior carpeting
Rear seat re-upholstered to match front
One Piece Headliner by Mustangs to Fear
Ididit Steering Column
Aftermarket dash
Custom Opera Lights and Dome light
New glass all the way around. Side windows converted to 1970’s bolt on glass.
Power window mod
Interior Coating to control temp and noise suppression
B-Quiet Luxury Liner Soundproofing System
Deluxe Door Panels
Lighted Sill Plates
Tanks Inc, Stainless Fuel Tank
High Flow Fuel Pump
Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator
Vintage Air, Air Conditioning/Heating
Side Scoops added
Original Mach I Hood Scoop added (with functional external blinkers)
Power steering (TCI rack and pinion)
Modified Hood for Custom Air Cleaner Functionality
Custom Paint Job
Rhino liner style undercoating to include fender wells
Front Spoiler
Rear Spoiler