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What I didto my GT40 intake today......

I took my GT40 intake out side and stripped the silver paint from the areas I was going to work on, then brought it inside and filled the kitchen sink with warm water and started sanding. I stripped the lettering and clear coat from the cover and followed the same wet sanding and polish procedure I use. After working from 220 up to 2000 grit then polish,here's what became of the process.....









'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #1 –
looking good !!
Is the FPV plate a Vinnie addition ?
Fox-less at the moment

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #2 –
BLING BLING YO! lol

ok, enough ebonics.. looks great! did you sand it by hand or did you use a sander?

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #3 –
First,yes, the FPV badge is something I added when I was done. I can remove it if I feel as though it doesn't bleong,but for now,it belongs. The Australian badges are awesome.

Second,I used a drill with a 5 inch disc and peel and stick sand parer to strip the paint,then it was all hand sanding after that. I started the project around 11:00 this morning and finished around 5:00 this evening. That included two trips down town for some stainless screws for the cover,and to take my boy to a store.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #4 –
I was going to paint the tubes and lower mounting  Ford Blue to match the engine,but I like the way it looks as it is now. I'm 4 bolts away from installing it, then, Jerry (Daminc for you newbies) gets my current intake
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #5 –
jesus.. my ADD won't allow me to sit there and fiddle with sandpaper that long.. looks great, i'm envious of your ability to sit there and spend so much time on it!

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #6 –
I've got about 4 1/2 hours in to it. After I get my bolts, It shouldn't take but 10 minutes or so to pull the other and bolt this one on.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #7 –
Very nice work! Please post a pic when it is installed!!!

Mr. Bill

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #8 –
Quote from: MrBill88Tbird;346882
Very nice work! Please post a pic when it is installed!!!

I will do that. It's pouring rain today (of course),but as soon as it stops,I'll grab the bolts and bolt it on and snap a couple of shots.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #9 –
Yeah that really turned out great, I would definitely leave the FPV plate on.
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #10 –
The more I look at it,the more I like it.Until now,I've never liked the GT40 tubular uppers. I've had 3 and sold them all. Now,I guess I just needed a change.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #11 –
i demand someone do a full inspection and make sure every decimeter of casting marks are removed LOL

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #12 –
I promise, it looks great. Pics coming up tomorrow or the next day after I install it. I'm a little excited. I may get it out of the trunk and sit and polish a little more while I watch TV tonight. It's pretty.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #13 –
i'll say it again.. dedication lol
 

What I didto my GT40 intake today......

Reply #14 –
I am dedicated to what I do for the Sport. I lie for low-buck to no-buck mods and upgrades. This was a no-buck job. I had sand paper,sanding disc paper,polish and water......which equals shiny aluminum. I think for less than 5 hours total labor,it was a good idea and I HOPE it looks good on the engine. We'll know tomorrow or Monday. I'll post pics and let you guys be the judge of it.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..