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Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #540
Well it's not 100% done yet...still gotta swap out the fuel pump and get some fine tuning done...but at least I can drive it now!

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #541
I bet that feels goooooooood!

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #542
Here's a vid I just took a few minutes ago...I had the windows down and it was raining, so there's a lot of road noise interfering with the awesome exhaust note, but just crank up your sound some and enjoy!  Hopefully when it's dry I'll get some WOT vids :D .


Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #543
Sounds really good!

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #544
You need to break in like your goin to run it. open it up a bit here and there! I bet it sounds really good at 6000rpm.
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #545
yea, you definitely dont want to "baby it". need to work on your shifting, too. :D
1979 Ford Fairmont
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5.0L/4R70W/8.8"/5-lug/3" Exhuast


Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #546
Haha well it was raining and the roads were wet...don't worry, dad and I fixed the idle issue (it was a bad TPS) and took it out for a spin while the roads were much dryer...stomped it in first gear and she went through the rpm band fine until she hit 4k and it was like she shot out of a cannon and the rear tires broke loose!  It was insane...3k in 2nd gear feels like getting rear ended by a truck.  And to think it's still running on a stock fuel pump at the moment...

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #547
Just wondering but have you checked for codes yet? I'm currious if the 19lb injectors are handeling the increased flow ok ;)

If you have any questions on getting it to run right on SD let me know. I had my combo running on SD before I went to MAF.


Sounds great BTW :D
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #548
How it sound at 6000, Just want to know?
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

 

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #549
Sounded great at 6k haha.  As for the injectors, I'm sure they're fine...there are plenty of guys that have ran combos like mine with 19s.  No computer related problems so far; she idles great and runs great.

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #550
Quote from: Kitz Kat;265336
How it sound at 6000, Just want to know?


Awesome!!!!!!!!!!:burnout:

Mr. Bill

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #551
Quote from: kingcars;265339
Sounded great at 6k haha.  As for the injectors, I'm sure they're fine...there are plenty of guys that have ran combos like mine with 19s.  No computer related problems so far; she idles great and runs great.

You got it now enjoy!!, You worked for it. Tell your dad keep out of it now too.Lol
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #552
Quote from: Kitz Kat;265349
You got it now enjoy!!, You worked for it. Tell your dad keep out of it now too.Lol


No way!!! I have way to much time invested in it!!! Legally it's still my car......Thanks Son for all the improvements you have made on the TBird. You can have my T/A as I'm taking the TBird back!!!! :shakeass:  :rollin:

This is me :burnout:

This is Anthony :toilet:

:flame:

LOL

Mr. Bill

Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #553
:disappoin  Yeah my dad has been smokin stuff again!

I definitely plan on enjoying it...it's a blast.  I did just take some pics of the engine compartment as it sits now; not COMPLETELY finished, but close enough.  First pic is of the old engine bay when it was at it's CLEANEST; 2nd pic is of my engine bay now, needing a good cleaning:






A couple more for good measure...




Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11)

Reply #554
The only thing I've been smoking is dirt, dust and fumes from your car!!

LOL :beatyoass:

Mr. Bill