Project Name November 16, 2005, 06:19:14 PM Ok, so I have oficially started the savings for my project. It took me long enough. I was supposed to start saving back in August, but things kept needing fixing, as always with these cars. However, here is the breakdown.Stage 1: Drivetrain.5.0 roller blockAFR 185 heads1.7 roller rockersProbe forged pistonsForged I-beam rods24# injectorsUndecided on camshaftUnderdrive pullies3 row radiator, with tranny coolerElectric fanCobra intakeUpgrade to MAFTrue dual exhaust hopfully utilizing Flowtech Warlocks and some Electric cutoutsC6 transmissionB&M MegashifterTurbo Coupe rear end with 3.73'sStage 2: Tire & WheelsTorn between Cobra R's, and 10th anny Cobra wheels5 lug swapA good street radial tire that looks niceStage 3: SuspensionMustang springsRear control arms from CHENew bushingsNew shocksStage 4: BrakesBig brake kit from Wilwood or BremboStage 5: AppearenceBodykit (hopefully)New Paint I want a silver or a two tone silver grey combo. Possibly a spoiler if I find one that looks good.Optional Stage 6: Fun partKenne Bell Blowzilla superchargerAll necessary changes/upgradesSo that is a rough outline. I have questions on a few things, such as:1. Any suggestions for camshaft?2. If I do the 5 lug swap will I be ordering my brake kit to fit the car I got the perts off of, or will I order the closest thing to the Thunderbird, and fork out even more dough, for custom fab? (I Never knew brakes could be so expensive)3. What are options on performance front end suspensions?4. I know I'll need a custom tune for the computer, but would I be able to have someone out of state do it and send me a chip, or would I have to have them Dyno it?That is all I can think of for now. I'll edit and add as I find appropriate. I know all of this seems really ambitious and unreal, but it's something that I would really like to do, and I'm willing to go prety far to get it all done. My ultimate goal would be to SC the beast, but I'll only do that if everything else seems to fit together smoothly. Feel free to put me on the butcher's block too, as the only experience I've had with this type of stuff is only from what I have read.Thanks,Paul Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #1 – November 16, 2005, 07:54:15 PM Sounds like a very nice set-up, I would look at the TFS stage 1 cam, produces 5 more HP and tourque through the entire range over its equivelents. Stay away from the FMS Alphabet cams, they were designed on 10 year old technology and do not benefit a FI roller block. Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #2 – November 16, 2005, 08:02:19 PM Quote from: DakotaEpic2. If I do the 5 lug swap will I be ordering my brake kit to fit the car I got the perts off of, or will I order the closest thing to the Thunderbird, and fork out even more dough, for custom fab? (I Never knew brakes could be so expensive)PaulYes, you order the brake kit for the car you got the spindles from ('94-'04 Mustang I assume). Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #3 – November 16, 2005, 09:46:56 PM Quote from: DakotaEpicSo that is a rough outline. I have questions on a few things, such as:1. Any suggestions for camshaft?2. If I do the 5 lug swap will I be ordering my brake kit to fit the car I got the perts off of, or will I order the closest thing to the Thunderbird, and fork out even more dough, for custom fab? (I Never knew brakes could be so expensive)3. What are options on performance front end suspensions?4. I know I'll need a custom tune for the computer, but would I be able to have someone out of state do it and send me a chip, or would I have to have them Dyno it?Kenne Bell's are fun :D1. I'm using the Comp Cams XE270HR-12 - I like it a lot. The "F" cam also would work well with the Kenne Bell if you decide to go that path, though it's a bigger cam than the XE270HR. Crane 2031, Crower15511 & TFS1 are also decent street cams that'll work with a KB too.4. Mail order chips are hit-or-miss - a dyno tune would be better. I tune myself with a TwEECer R/T & a Innovate WB. Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #4 – November 16, 2005, 09:59:28 PM heh...im calling mine project vanilla.... Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #5 – November 16, 2005, 10:14:27 PM How about project "Get Er Done" :D Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #6 – November 16, 2005, 11:15:30 PM I'm voting against 'silver bullet' because thats what my new chev Sprint has been nicknamed at work and its a POS even thought its better than its predessor the 'ghetto cruiser' Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #7 – November 16, 2005, 11:20:30 PM hah! getto cruiser...how about getto-buster...?...lol gesh.. Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #8 – November 16, 2005, 11:24:28 PM Mine got the name batmobile after I put the Fiero wing on and tinted the windows. Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #9 – November 17, 2005, 12:27:48 AM To see how a tue tone silver/grey paint job will lok see my sig:D Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #10 – November 17, 2005, 04:20:40 AM Quote from: thunderjet302To see how a tue tone silver/grey paint job will lok see my sig:DYours is actually where I got the idea from. I just think it looks really sleek. Anyhow, thanks for all your answers it'll really help. One other thing, could somone reccomend a good set of street radials? Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #11 – November 17, 2005, 07:15:00 AM Ive always used BF Goodrich Radial TA's and i think the white lettering (dont have to have) Looks really slick on these older cars. Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #12 – November 17, 2005, 11:23:12 PM For anyone who watches Futurama.Mine is dubbed the "MercuFordThunderCougarBird"My friends are kinda wierd. They made that up, plus a nickname for a 99 sunfire, "Sylvia the Super Seductive Slut" Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #13 – November 18, 2005, 12:04:42 AM Quote from: cougrrr302For anyone who watches Futurama.Mine is dubbed the "MercuFordThunderCougarBird"Small correction for that: Thundercougarfalconbird. Quote Selected
Project Name Reply #14 – November 18, 2005, 08:33:02 AM Quote from: t-bird85Ive always used BF Goodrich Radial TA's and i think the white lettering (dont have to have) Looks really slick on these older cars.I used these once. They looked awesome but once they started to wear, they were horrible in the rain and impossible in the snow. But if you're not going to be driving it in these conditions, you have nothing to worry about.I don't know what to call my car.A girl when I was in High School named it Merideth and I always called it the "wicked beast of the east" but that's only fitting when it runs right.:giggle: Quote Selected
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