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

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

Reply #735 – January 17, 2010, 06:41:35 PM

Sweet project. I love the clips. What is your exhaust setup?

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

Reply #736 – January 19, 2010, 03:08:59 PM

Quote from: vinnietbird;306668

I am ready to see the new engine......again.

That makes two of us! Just got off the phone with the machine shop and it's on track for Thursday.

Quote from: 86caprirs;306688

Sweet project. I love the clips. What is your exhaust setup?

Thanks! As for the exhaust, it's just stock Mustang headers, cheap summit offroad h-pipe, and cheap Cherry Bomb Turbo 2 lers.

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Reply #737 – February 24, 2010, 10:42:47 PM

Time for another update. I reluctantly took the Tbird to a shop last week to have the vibration checked out. Ended up being a bad tailshaft bushing that wiped out the yoke. I go to pick up the car today and there were white specks all over my console area/system sentry/heater controls/shifter boot and plastic. I already called the shop and I'm taking it back to them tomorrow; if anyone can help me get some replacement pieces, I would greatly appreciate it. However, not all the news is bad...the Tbird is driving smoother than it ever has, so mechanically, I'm very pleased with the car.

As for the 306, the shop hit a snag with some oiling problems within the block so they had to add restrictors in it. I'm really hoping she's ready in time for spring!

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Reply #738 – February 25, 2010, 01:51:30 AM

They got something all over your interior? Or is it damage...?

Thinkin' it's be time to find another place to work on it...after some retribution has been taken.

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Reply #739 – February 25, 2010, 04:21:50 AM

Is it paint specks?

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Reply #740 – February 25, 2010, 06:56:51 AM

Looks like Brake clean, it's etched into the surface. This guy came recommended! We will see how he handles this situation before Anthony does this :flame:

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Reply #741 – February 25, 2010, 01:07:55 PM

Just got back from the shop. They admitted to the mistake and will be paying for the new bezel, heater controls, and system sentry. I had no problem dealing with them and there was 0 intent on their part for denying the situation, so I'm very pleased.

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Reply #742 – February 25, 2010, 01:41:27 PM

the machine shop STILL has your block?? how long has it been?

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Reply #743 – February 25, 2010, 01:48:50 PM

Quote from: 32VFoxBird;311470

the machine shop STILL has your block?? how long has it been?

Well he's also pretty much building the engine this time around as well. He wasn't happy with how it was oiling when he got it all together a couple of weeks ago; he had to put restrictors in the block then build it again, but it's almost ready for round 2. The shop is notorious for taking its time, but is also well known for the quality work.

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Reply #744 – February 25, 2010, 03:07:48 PM

Having worked in a shot before, I do know that sometimes things happen...glad to hear they're doing the right thing about your interior. Kudos to you for not flying off the handle, and to them for taking care of their mess-up.

Quality should always be job 1, but I think I can appreciate your impatience

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Reply #745 – February 25, 2010, 03:27:47 PM

Yeah, I understand that people make mistakes. I probably sounded a bit heated yesterday when I called because it was soon after the fact, but today I had plenty of time to cool down and go about the situation properly. They gave me zero problem and stood behind their work, and that's all I can ask for.

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Reply #746 – February 26, 2010, 01:40:01 PM

For those who were wondering, this is what they did to my previously perfect center dash area...

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Reply #747 – February 26, 2010, 02:00:07 PM

does it not wipe off? looks very diluted whatever it is. and they're replacing the parts that stuff is on? how are they replacing with new when they're obsolete?

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Reply #748 – February 26, 2010, 02:04:53 PM

It does not wipe off, trust me I tried. I told the guy that the pieces are rather hard to come by but I know where to look (this forum :hick: ) and that I'd have written receipts for everything to bring back for them and they'll reimburse me for the cost. I'd rather get the parts myself anyway since I know exactly what I want.

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Reply #749 – March 01, 2010, 08:43:35 PM

So I've pretty much got every piece lined up and I hope they arrive in the next week or two, at which point my interior should be looking the best it ever has! Stay tuned, and thanks to everyone who has helped :D .