1988 Mustang GT "Max" Project freebox

[Shaolin Crane]

...Nah, this one compliments the other one, its not perfect but the price of free(well no out of pocket, just labor) means I can't say no to it, its obviois the pictures are very dark, but I got home late, I'll take better pictures in the upcoming days so for now these will do.
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How does it compliment each other you ask? As my 87 gets modded any and all parts removed will be installed onto this car. So far I have about 80% of the parts I need since I started packratting fox parts. I have a complete running engine and transmission, most of the 5 lug disc swap stuff, rest of the interior, seats, and various other nic nacs. All is left is to get some new bumper covers and paint supplies and get to shining this bitch up.

Edited the title for new members and i'll be putting the mod list in the first post to entice readers.
308 shortblock with trw forged pistons and 1/2" hardware, studs ya know
Chromoly pushrods
1.72 ford motorsport rockers
Ford aluminum SVO heads extensively worked
Custom grind ACC cam .544/.544 218/218 114*
Mac smog legal shorties
Edelbrock RPM 5.0 ported to match work on heads
70mm TB and EGR spacer
Custom powdercoating
All factory accessories including heat and a/c
Vortech si-trim with 3.33 upper and 8" lower with maxflow bypass and vortech aftercooler
Custom fabbed gt500 heat exchanger with fans
Tremec TKO
Hardened 31sp axles with termi rebuilt traction lok and arp wheel studs
complete cobra braking system and 5 lug swap
Maximum motorsports weight jacker control arms
Maximum motorsports panhard bar
Eibach reds and kyb shocks and struts
Gt500 seats with custom matched black interior
Lots more stuff just not worth typing out. I will update the list as i remember things.

[94cobra69ss396]

Nice. Is this going to be for your girlfriend?

[Shaolin Crane]

Yes, she is quite excited.

[Vettezuki]

Yes, she is quite excited.

Have her driving skills improved since "the incident." ;)

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah, that's the premise behind this car, something she can learn to drive with a relativly low concern level about ruining. Its just a fox and there are millions of them. Better than wrecking one of the nice cars and something she can learn to wrench on, with my supervision of course.

[Shaolin Crane]

Vanessa took some pics todays, never mind me cracking my knees
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[94cobra69ss396]

Obviously it was either going to be or was a drag car. Is the suspension still stock or did they set it up for the strip already?

[Shaolin Crane]

I don't know what he was going to do, I have my doubts the cage will pass tech. Its mounted further back than other stang cages. Suspension is so so, has eibach reds, probably sportlines and new looking kyb's other than that its stock, however I am getting all the 5 lug stuff along with it

[94cobra69ss396]

For NHRA your helmet can be a maximum of 6 inches from the main hoop but I don't think they ever verify that. I know when I run at the Street Legals they have never had me sit in the car to check the distance.

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah I know, still this will be her car, and as sad as it is, they give her shit for everything. Women are not intended to go far in male sports, ask me how I know.

[94cobra69ss396]

You a cross dresser or had a sex change?

[Shaolin Crane]

We have had people say somw vulgar and extremely disrespectful things to her while at the track.

[Shaolin Crane]

Today we spent a couple hours stripping the engine bay to prepare for paint, used nearly a gallon of purple power for how much grease was in there. There is still A LOT of grease left and I let some purple power sit on it, tomorrow I'll cap off the holes in the firewall and wrap some of the wires with plastic wrap and I'll pressure wash it and begin sanding and priming hopefully, then once back from vegas we'll really tear into both of them so parts don't have to sit idle. Here are a few pics...
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Still need to remove a couple a small items but that won't take very long

[enkeivette]

Black out those fabulous tail lights quick.

[enkeivette]

You a cross dresser or had a sex change?

Hahaha, I didn't know where he was going with that at first either.

[Shaolin Crane]

Those tail and head lights are going in the trash, I dnt know who thought those were a good idea.

[enkeivette]

Those tail and head lights are going in the trash, I dnt know who thought those were a good idea.

No need for that! Spray them with tinted clear, they'll look better than stock at night. And simply blacked out during the day.

[Shaolin Crane]

Fuck no, the head lights are done. There is no fucking way I'll put altezzas on my car, and I hate tinted head lights and tail lights, simple=best
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[Shaolin Crane]

Here are all the additional parts I got with the car
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Fresh gauge panel
All new weather stripping
Interior and exterior felt trim
Run channel strips
Radiator
Sn95 brake setup
Taylor battery relocation box
Dash vents
Rivet gun
Door panels
Arm rest pads
Visors
And other misc parts

[94cobra69ss396]

Are you going to keep the AC for her?

[Shaolin Crane]

Yes, I'm never going to build another car with no a/c. I'll be pulling the dash and replacing the heater core and dash harness and inspecting all the hvac stuff while I'm prepping for paint.

[94cobra69ss396]

Nice. I know that's one thing my wife doesn't like to be without. Besides, you can always run a short belt at events to bypass the compressor if you want just a little more out of the engine.

[Shaolin Crane]

Nah, when I run I always go asis, save for slicks. Everytime I've dragged dedicated service its been without changes to the suspension or even tire pressure. Road course days are different however, would be nice to do a whole road course day with the a/c on :)

[Ryridesmotox]

Nice find. I would love to do a fox body... trouble is, its a ford and I can't own a blue oval... Is she going to be daily driving that thing?

[Shaolin Crane]

The plan for the build is to be able to DD it if she wants to, at the very least something that is comfortable compared to the 87, I'm working a deal on a set of afr 165's for 400, hopefully it works out, nab those heads and a cheap s-trim and I'll keep it around 450rwhp

And as far as blue oval, my 87 has no ovals ;)
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Think of it like this, 2850 with driver, n/a 450rwhp 52/48 50/50 weight distribution and by all account is me built, no ford crap left over

[Ryridesmotox]

Yea, I have seen other pictures of that beast you have there. I may have to get one and do a heart transplant to a 351 or something. I love how they look, and the IROC Camaros to me are blah, nothing to be stoked about. But I have always been more about the motor than the looks of a car. My neighbor had a FOX built like yours a while back he wanted to sell for $3,000. He was having some fueling issue that would be easy to trace... I should have bought it from him. It was hooked up with everything he just got tired of it... Even had narrows in front and BIG ass tires in the back.

[Shaolin Crane]

Oh mine couldn't be further from a drag setup, 275's all around blah blah blah, I'll admit the stock motor is a joke, go with an ls3 and don't look back.

[Ryridesmotox]

LS3? Naw I would stay with ford stuff. Maybe a 5.4 for a GT500 or something. I'm not much for swapping different maker's motors into other cars... I think it almost ruins some of the character or something I dunno just a weird personal preference.

[Ryridesmotox]

With the interview that the CEO from GM had... I might be getting a fox body alot sooner than I thought. Or a new 5.0

[Shaolin Crane]

I'm going to hold off on a new 5.0 for a while, I want a c5 something fierce

[Ryridesmotox]

After what Akerson said in his interview I will never buy another GM vehicle again. Just the idea of a car manufacturer's CEO saying that raising the gas prices to force us to buy more economical verhicles is ridiculous. MAKE BETTER CARS AN I'LL BUY THEM! Ford, BMW, or Audi are getting my money from now on.

[Shaolin Crane]

I'm going to use some scewed reasoning saying that since the vette is a 99 its been grandfathered in, and I'll be paying considerably less than what gm got for it. :D definitely won't buy any other gm car.

[Ryridesmotox]

Well I'll use that skewed reasoning if I ever come across a Buick Regal GNX

[Vettezuki]

After what Akerson said in his interview I will never buy another GM vehicle again. Just the idea of a car manufacturer's CEO saying that raising the gas prices to force us to buy more economical verhicles is ridiculous. MAKE BETTER CARS AN I'LL BUY THEM! Ford, BMW, or Audi are getting my money from now on.

:thumbs_up:

I'm even considering dumping my old Vette and Sierra just as a matter of principle. I want nothing to do with GM at any level. It's sad because the engineers are doing good work, but their management is in bed with the devil and I'm just not going to participate.

[Ryridesmotox]

:thumbs_up:

I'm even considering dumping my old Vette and Sierra just as a matter of principle. I want nothing to do with GM at any level. It's sad because the engineers are doing good work, but their management is in bed with the devil and I'm just not going to participate.

Yea, I just put my Cobalt up on Craigslist today. If anyone wants a fully bolted E85 tuned 410 wheel torque beast let me know... I'm looking for a fox body after I sell mine. I'll be following shaolin's threads and everyone else's to learn what I can about them so I can build a badass one of my own.

[Shaolin Crane]

Of course I'll be glad to help, I have a build thread on stangnet for my other car, on a partially related note I got this...

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[Ryridesmotox]

Is that for the diesel?

[Shaolin Crane]

A supercharger for a 6.4? Ney ney, the stock turbos are good for 650/1500. This is for the car in mention of the thread :)

[Ryridesmotox]

Oh shit... I didn't even pay attention to the mounting plate behind it lolol that compresso housing looks like the one on my turbo I had on the 6.5 for a while. How much is that gonna flow PSI wise?

[Boosten ya]

Yea, I just put my Cobalt up on Craigslist today. If anyone wants a fully bolted E85 tuned 410 wheel torque beast let me know... I'm looking for a fox body after I sell mine. I'll be following shaolin's threads and everyone else's to learn what I can about them so I can build a badass one of my own.

want to trade? Hahaha. Btw nice fox bodies. Can't wait to see them finished.

[Shaolin Crane]

Has a 10 rib drive belt so its good for 10-15psi. Will be getting some afr's and probaly a short runner style intake, as well as an a2w intercooler should be good for mid 4XX to low 5XX with a smog lega cam.

Boosten ya: I appreciate the comments I worked very hard on dedicated service and only hope Max comes out even nicer.

[Ryridesmotox]

want to trade? Hahaha. Btw nice fox bodies. Can't wait to see them finished.

You got a fox body to trade me? LOL

Are you going to be able to get all 10-15 psi in there on 91 octane? what internals are you planning on? Or are you planing on running race fuel or an ethanol? I say ethanol but everyone knows I'm slightly biased. Its pretty good for how much it costs. Or perhaps pump gas with a meth injection system? This whole build is interesting me alot... It's coming together like something I would love to do in the future to a Fox body if I can find one in the right shape for the right price. Sorry for so many questions... I get all excited sometimes.

[Shaolin Crane]

I'll never run ethanol or e85, that shit is nasty. Stock internals will easily outlast the stock block, up till 93 foxes came stock with trw forged pistons so as long as you have a safe tune those will be fine. The block tends to split in the 450+ range and the pistons, rods and cranks are good for at least 550, I wont run meth since that stuff is highly corrosive as well. A little bitty 302 with decent heads and 10psi with a good flowing intake and some sort of charge cooler will easily make 500rwhp, pass smog and you can keep the a/c unlike the turbo kits for foxes.

As far as tuning it will easily run on 91 octane.

My advice is to buy one of the rollers on the www.corral.net, you'll generally find ones that are substantially modified less a heart and will/can be purchased for around .30c on the dollar and will be in great shape.

[Boosten ya]

You got a fox body to trade me? LOL

Are you going to be able to get all 10-15 psi in there on 91 octane? what internals are you planning on? Or are you planing on running race fuel or an ethanol? I say ethanol but everyone knows I'm slightly biased. Its pretty good for how much it costs. Or perhaps pump gas with a meth injection system? This whole build is interesting me alot... It's coming together like something I would love to do in the future to a Fox body if I can find one in the right shape for the right price. Sorry for so many questions... I get all excited sometimes.

My ms3.

[Shaolin Crane]

my build on my 87 for the people that care to see it http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/783625-project-dedicated-service.html

Keep in mind i went back and fixed alot of stuff that i didnt post about in that thread, management got me fed up with that site so i stopped updating it

[94cobra69ss396]

Are you going to be able to get all 10-15 psi in there on 91 octane? what internals are you planning on?

The plan he has is basically what I have in my Cobra now only he'll be using an intercool and I don't. I have a stock short block 302 with forged Probe SRS pistons, box stock AFR 165 heads, a ported Saleen/Vortech intake and a Vortech S-Trim like he just bought with the stock 3.33 pulley. The blower made 9-10 psi with the factory CAI supplied by Vortech and now makes 11-12 with a UPR CAI. With 91 I put down 436rwhp and 471rwhp on VP100. With the addition of an intercooler he should make about 50rwhp more on 91 than I am.

[Shaolin Crane]

Ron is your stock pulley a 6 rib or 8 rib? My plan is to run about 15 psi and see what it puts down and 8'll slowly back it down, debating whether I should run the power cooler or mondo cooler, at this point I already have the mondo cooler just not crazy about running a 5" cowl.

[Shaolin Crane]

Well i found a complete power cooler kit for $600 which is too cheap to pass up (like all the things i bought this week) and includes the special valve covers needed to clear the tubing, so i guess i'll be selling the mondo cooler, Ron, wanna after cool your car? :)
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[Damian]

Very nice cooler there! I wanted to run a liquid to air intercooler, but opted for the air to air due to the lack of space under the hood I have.

[Shaolin Crane]

Thanks! I've done about 3 install for them now and the definitely do cramp up the engine bay, along with the fact that the kit requires the tank be mounted where the battery is, since it has a high volume water pump I may mount it in the trunk instead of putting the battery there.

[Damian]

Trunk would be much easier to do than you think. Should also help to keep the water temps down as well. Put a fan on the cooler too.

[Shaolin Crane]

I'm sure it will be easy but that's also a long way for the water to travel for such a tiny tank and the ice may melt too fast to get the benefits of packing the tank with ice. If I leave it in the bay I can rig a sort of killer chiller style setup and use the ac system to cool the aftercooler.

[94cobra69ss396]

Ron is your stock pulley a 6 rib or 8 rib? My plan is to run about 15 psi and see what it puts down and 8'll slowly back it down, debating whether I should run the power cooler or mondo cooler, at this point I already have the mondo cooler just not crazy about running a 5" cowl.

Mine came with a 8 rib pulley. You won't need 15 psi to get 500rwhp. You should be able to make that on 10-12 and it will be easier on the engine. I'll pass on the mondo cooler but thanks. I don't want to change anything on the Cobra. I like it how it is now. Down the road I want to build a 331 but I still won't add a cooler because they take up too much space.


I'm sure it will be easy but that's also a long way for the water to travel for such a tiny tank and the ice may melt too fast to get the benefits of packing the tank with ice. If I leave it in the bay I can rig a sort of killer chiller style setup and use the ac system to cool the aftercooler.

Phil and I thought about this a while back but came to the conclusion that it wasn't going to work.

[Shaolin Crane]

I was joking, that thing is huge and im sure you dont want to run a 6" cowl any more than i do.

[Shaolin Crane]

So i got back from vacation and this was waiting for me
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Not the same kit that i posted in ealier pages but its was also $200 cheaper than the one posted and it included shipping. So now all i really need is some cheap heads and ANY aftermarket intake and i should be on my way to 500rwhp and a freshly painted car for around 3k

[Damian]

Time to hit up Edelbrock for the intake mani.

[Shaolin Crane]

Im hoping i can work a deal for the same intake i have for the 87 from a member on socalstangs, actually hes selling just about everything i need for both cars. So hopefully i can get a good chunk out of the way for both

[Shaolin Crane]

so I was able to work a deal on the RPM2 for 400 as well as these for 400, just need some rockers and i'll be set
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[Shaolin Crane]

So here is a breakdown so far...
Si-trim $650
Power cooler $400
SVO Y heads $400
Eddy rpm2 $400
Still need a throttle body, may run the stocker for the time being. Some 42lb injectors, shorty headers, and some 5 lug wheels and the ca will be driveable and i can start on the body work.

[Shaolin Crane]

Scored some accel 44lb injectors for $135, and made quite a bit of progress today.
Bagged all my interior pieces and organized them into my shit hole of a bench area, pulled about 90% of everything off the car and sanded about 50% of the car, its pretty straight, few dings that need to be pulled but nothing serious.

My girlfriend is in vegas until wednesday so im trying to make as much progress as i can before she gets back. Anyways here is the part people pay attention to.
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[94cobra69ss396]

Looks good. Are you going to pull the dents or do you take it to someone?

[Shaolin Crane]

I'll pull the dents, there is nothing major, no frame damage and most of the dents are reachable from the other side, save for a few, but my paint guy is loaning me his studs welders so i'll be able to pull the difficult ones.

Still need to pick up some metal glaze, and some more mig wire and gas for my welder so i can fill the holes for the antenna and badges

[Shaolin Crane]

So today these came in, for a measly $125....
Accel 44# injectors, should supply plenty of fuel for my horsepower goals
also did some more body work
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[Shaolin Crane]

Crap. Forgot to take pictures of the new work, oh well.

[Shaolin Crane]

Just need to finish the roof and rear deck lid, then i'll start on the jambs, which will probably take more time than the whole car did
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[94cobra69ss396]

It's looking good. So what else do you need to finish the engine for this one?

[Shaolin Crane]

Well i lost that intake i originally intended on buying, let it slip through hands so i'll need an intake, e303 cam, 1 5/8" shorties, and a new timing chain. Heads are being ported currently so i'll need to have a cheap intake soon so he can match them. I just dont want a gt40 intake cause they are butt ugly. Other than that i'll need a crank pulley, mini race, intake tube, and various fuel system nic nacs to complete the supercharger. Im sure im forgetting a handful of items that will nickle and dime me.

[87LX]

I just skimmed through the thread, from what you are saying you want from the car a used eddy performer intake would likely be your best bet. It has great street manners and will pull past the the 5k mark. An upside is that you can have the upper ported as well as the lower and by the time you add boost it will likely outlast the stock block if you have it hogged out. A wratchet wrench will get you past the bolt in the plenum. I wouldnt let that sway you away from it.

[Shaolin Crane]

Its just an added inconvenience i dont want to deal with, if i can find a cheap trick flow intake i will, but right now the only choice seems to be the eddy. Whatever intake i do end up with will be ported by my builder, he's currently got the heads and will need the intake shortly, if i wasnt in the poor house from three mistresses I would probably have enough funds.

As far as the horsepower, I know that the car will make 500rwhp easily, 13-14psi, power cooler and an e303 will do it no issue. I'm pretty confident seeing as Ron's car makes 436rwhp with 11-12psi and no power cooler.

[87LX]

If you are looking for ease of install. Go with ppi or tfsr. The trickflow track/street intake has mounting points that are just as much of a bitch to get to.

[Shaolin Crane]

Really at this point its whatever is in my price range, so its all a roll of the dice, whatever i can afford is what i'll get, no room to be picky

[87LX]

the cool thing about the eddy intake is that you can open the plate on the plenum and open the upper up. cant do that with a trick flow. depending on where your boost comes in along with your cam/gear choices a box style intake may not be a bad choice and they are dirt cheap. They are more geared for a standing 1/4 mile though. If she is going to try and follow you through a road course you may want to look for something with longer runners.

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah same as on my rpm2, its gonna be a learner car, track, street, auto x, road course etc. So its gotta be a friendly intake, with an e303 it'll have excellent street manners and still have a pretty lethal power band once boost kicks in, plus a/c is nice. :)

[Shaolin Crane]

Started on the drivers side door jamb, the dent in the roof was worse than i thought, so i had to quench and shrink it to keep the dent from popping in and out, but for my first time, did pretty good.
Also removed the hatch and will remove the doors once i have somewhere to put them so i can work on them safely, and hopefully will have it primed this friday, then i can start blocking
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[Shaolin Crane]

Well body is straight yet there is enough dents to slow down the process enough cause I'm not well versed in laying bondo and metal glaze. Its going well enough though as my body man stops by every few days to tell me what i did wrong, should be a week or so before the first layer of primer. Also stopped in for a view of the heads, still a work in progress but nevertheless look great so far.
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http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0410.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0411.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0412.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0413.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0414.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0415.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0416.jpg
Untouched ports
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0417.jpg
Pedestal mounts converted to stud mount
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0418.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

Stopped by my machinest to order some rings and bearings and found 1 of the heads finished and shawn told me to get it out of his way(nicely).

[Shaolin Crane]

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0426.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0421.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0419.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0429.jpg

I have more detailed ones but it is difficult to post them on my phone.
They look great and would expect n/a with an e303 to make about 300rwhp. He cut .040 off the heads to bump compression to around 9.5:1. Which is fine for boost and wont be too lazy with the centri. Should be able to make 500rwhp easily

[Shaolin Crane]

Here are the others
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0425.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0422.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0423.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0424.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0420.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0428.jpg

[Vettezuki]

:popcorn:

[94cobra69ss396]

What size valves are those? Did you install new valves or are the ones that were already in the heads?

[Shaolin Crane]

What size valves are those? Did you install new valves or are the ones that were already in the heads?

1.94/1.54 They were already installed in the heads, and they are the J302 valves, stainless, and longer in length than the stock valves, IIRC the stock valves barely have enough lift for .550. These are slightly longer and allow for up to .600 lift with less chance of binding cause the springs have 1 less coil than most springs. So we cheated and pulled the inner springs from my AFR springs and Shawn modified the spring seats a bit and used Ti guides. But i didnt have to buy new valve springs, though i forget what seat pressure came out to. I *think* it was around 140lb on the nose.

I still need to find the FRPP guide plates or run the shitty adjustable guide plates since they are no longer pedestal mount. We'll see how long it takes, hardened pushrods and a e303 is still on the bill.

[Shaolin Crane]

This weekends workings, dismounted the doors, Vanessa did an awesome job at sanding the engine bay, door jambs and hatch area. I had to go back and sand off the flash rust and do some more body work. Also had to fix the bowing roof problem i had since the expanding foam the factory used had deteriorated and was no longer attached causing some pretty bad oil canning. Unfortunately i forgot to take pics of it, i'll do that tomorrow, sadly I dont think its going to make it to primer tomorrow, just not enough experience with bondo.

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0439.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0440.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0441.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0442.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0443.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0444.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0445.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0446.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0447.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

It's looking good.

[Shaolin Crane]

Thanks, Lets hope it stays that way, still have ALOT of work to do, gotta start on the interior portions of the doors and remove this crap, looks like bondo thats been brushed on, that or sound deadener thats quite hard. Hopefully i'll have funds for bumper covers and a hood in my future

[Shaolin Crane]

Painted the heads today, for whatever reason they dont make a silver engine enamyl, only an aluminum color that looks kinda like cheap chrome, so i went over it afterwards with clear to dull the paint. First pic is without clear, also took some pics of the intake gasket on Rons intake to compare to show how much my heads have been opened up.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0456.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0457.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0454.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0455.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0459.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0458.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

Well last night and today was a cluster fuck, still too pissed off to even talk about. Anyways, my paint guy stopped by to give me some bondo lessons and too look over my other work, he even was so gracious to give me a few gallons of polly primer, some, epoxy primer and some sealer, all i need to do is buy the base and clear, he even gave me a couple yards of various sand paper. Cool dude and does AMAZING work, usually does all my paint work for me but he is working on my girlfriends dads 356 and has a few other cars going so that why im doing it all.

Here are a few pics
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0462.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0463.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0464.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0465.jpg

[Vettezuki]

:popcorn:

[94cobra69ss396]

That wheel lip looks so much better. Did he do it or did he have you do it and guided you through it?

[Shaolin Crane]

Little of both, he layed the first layer of bondo and showed me how to block it into shape. I did the next few layers of metal glaze to build up the bowed portion of steel in the center. I have on more pass with the metal glaze to fill in the pinholes and low spots but other than that i think the fender is done, gotta do the 2 large spots on the roof still, but those are flat and can be handled easily

[Shaolin Crane]

Little progress, but still progress none the less, tried to get the engine out of the car but seems someone at the shop stole my ac repair bag with my quick connect tools in it, so everything is "out" but not quite.

Anyways, scored some OE svo/crane 1.72 rockers for a measly $120, now just need an intake and misc odds and ends before assembly can start.
Pics pics pics
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0482.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0483.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0484.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

Ordered my head gaskets, sad i payed more for them than the rockers, buggars are $90 each. Still need to find a dirt cheap cam, but i think i can hit 500rwhp at 14lbs on a stock cam advanced

[94cobra69ss396]

Run the stock cam.

[Shaolin Crane]

Talked to my builder today and he gave me a contact for his cam grinder down the street. $70 and i can have any spec ground i want, going to do a similar grind to the TFS with some minor tweaks, 221/221 .510/510 112* comes out to .530/.530 with a 1.72. That way i can take full advantage of all the head work and springs installed, my main concern with the stock cam is the power falling off at 5200, anyways we'll see what happens.

Also order my head and main studs along with the adjustable guide plates. Almost there still need an intake, im going to sneak over to Rons house at night and steal his :jester:

[Shaolin Crane]

So after narrowing down specs and options i *think* i have a cam chosen
.544/.544
218/218
114 center
Will take full advantage of my heads and give me a nice low end range and still make power to 5800-6000 and still pass the sniffer.

[Shaolin Crane]

Got the engine out today, and as i tore it down more and more did i realize i should just rebuild the fucking thing, there was a bunch of shit in the oil pick up, dont know what it is, but its really spongy and there were some metal chunks that i cant figure out where they came from, so i tore it down and hot tanked it. Gonna take everything over tuesday to my builder so he can check it out for me.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0499.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0500.jpg
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http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0507.jpg
Here is the shit i found in the oil pickup
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0508.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

In case any of you were wondering, this is pretty much the kit i purchased, only for about 1k
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/product_variation.php?pvk=742
Also took the block to my machinist, $180 for new pistons, cam bearings, tapping to 1/2" hardware, tank, line hone, bore, and clearance of the pistons.

[94cobra69ss396]

You be happier having a fresh short block.

[Shaolin Crane]

Obviously, but i was fine running the old one, cause chances are i would have blown it up before i wore it out.

[Shaolin Crane]

So I believe i have done the biggest fuck up in my auto motive life. After spending a good 10 hours masking, sanding, tacking, cleaning blah blah blah i laid my 3 layers of poly primer only to remember in the morning I had forgot to add the hardener, so lots of primer wasted and now i have to do 3 times the work to get back to where i was before i sanded, fuck my life. I have lost all interest in the car currently and likey will let it just sit for a few months while i save for the bumpers and other shit

[Damian]

I hate it when you do something like that. I've had a few moments where I've spent hours on something only to forget something or broke something that requires tons of work to fix.

[Shaolin Crane]

Yup, very angry with myself. Started wiping off what i could in the engine bay and hatch piece. Even with gallons and gallons of MEK its still a pain and makes a huge mess. Then i'll have to resand everything again, i'll likely not forget to add hardener again, i hope...

Took the crank over to be checked out and just like the rest of the engine it is worn out, needs to be ground down. So i'll have a completely new engine once it goes in the car, i guess now i have a reason to keep the boost down.

[Damian]

Are you going to get it lightened and balanced at the same time?

[Shaolin Crane]

Nope, dont need too. Having it lightened would require a rebalance, only reason to have it lightened would be if i was spinning big rpm but im not with this one. It will have maybe a max power range of 6000, where the stock redline is 6250. So im still sticking with the budget theme and only doing whats really needed. So far the rebuild has cost me...
$180 for the pistons, tank, bore, hone, tap to 1/2", clearance the pistons, and hanging of the rods.
$200 head studs, main studs, adjustable guide plates, timing chain
$180 head gaskets
$70 cam grind
$320 for head work, porting, valve job, etc
$120 rockers
$100 molly rings and bearings

Still need various gaskets, pushrods and an intake then im all set, far over budget but the piece of mind for a new engine is nice, plus it will run hard without the vortech and be an obsolute monster after it.
Figure 9.3:1 at 14psi with a charge cooler will be about 500-550rwhp and about 410-430rwtq for under 2k, not bad at all.

[Shaolin Crane]

So i took about a week off to recoupe my feelings towards the car, I have about 70% of the primer removed just the last 30% is on the doors and is in some difficult places to get to and all requires hand sanding then MEK to remove the excess. Thankfully I have Ron, Erik, and David coming over tomorrow to help me knock it out. I figure the 4 of us will be able to make some major head way in only a couple hours and I can focus on getting everything re-prepped again for my body man to come down and do the finish work on everything, still lots of various things that need to be finished before this upcoming friday. Once the body work is done we'll prime the entire car and then move to painting the bay, jambs, doors and hatch. This way i can re-assemble the car and start getting some shop space back while starting on the wiring and interior. It'll likely be around feb that i get all the needed body panels.

Today I finished up the front dent on the roof, back dent is about done and so is the fender lip, Tony will finish those though. Pic time

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0544.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0545.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0546.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0547.jpg
Also got my pistons back
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0530.jpg
Still waiting on the block, should be done by friday, any one want to donate some rings, bearings and studs? :smack:

[Shaolin Crane]

So I have to start off with a huge thanks to Ron, Erik, and David. They came down and helped me for the better part of the day sanding, scrubbing and wiping i'd say they is 15% or less on the car now and it gave me a little time to fix the huge dent and wrinkle in the other side of the fender. Tomorrow i'll take a day since mondays usually consist of huge amounts of homework for Vaness, grocery shopping, preparing food for the week, etc. Tuesday however i'll finish the rest of the jambs and start sanding again. Wednesday i'll smooth everything together and etch it all in prep for friday, then hopefully i'll get some color on it and start assembly again. Pics to come later as the night ones didnt turn out very well.

[94cobra69ss396]

You're welcome.

[Shaolin Crane]

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0548.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0556.jpg

Almost there

[Shaolin Crane]

More pics
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0549-1.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0549.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0550.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0551.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0553.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0554.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0555.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

Builder also hooked me up with some molly rings for $40, just need my head and main studs and re-assembly can begin.

[Shaolin Crane]

So its been a pretty good weekend so far scored this for $150 shipped...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-3821/

[94cobra69ss396]

I want pictures of the one you got and of the TB.

[Shaolin Crane]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i15/ucantcme72/for%20sale%209-2011/114.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i15/ucantcme72/for%20sale%209-2011/119.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i15/ucantcme72/for%20sale%209-2011/114.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i15/ucantcme72/for%20sale%209-2011/119.jpg

Nice. Where is the intake broken?

[Shaolin Crane]

Back left mounting ear.

[94cobra69ss396]

On the lower or on the upper?

[Shaolin Crane]

Upper

[Shaolin Crane]

this came today...
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0564.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0565.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

Are you going to port it?

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah, when Shawn ported my heads i payed him for the porting on the intake, just a matter of healing and being able to get over there.

I have tonsillitis and somehow hurt my shoulder without actually doing anything, the pain is so excruciating that i cant even breath, much less sleep or even eat, going to the doctor again today.

[Shaolin Crane]

So i'm mobile but still in pain, but i have too much to do to be a bum all weekend, progress so far
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0566.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0567.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0568.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0569.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0570.jpg
Remachined the throttle body surface since some jackwaggon jb-welded the egr spacer and throttle body on
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0571.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0573.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0574.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

Wow, what a difference! Good work.

[Shaolin Crane]

Thanks, just need my silver powder to show up and weld up the tabs and i can make it look new again.

[Shaolin Crane]

Some of the weekends work.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0578.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0577.jpg
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http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0591.jpg

[Leedom]

Great job on the intake Guy! Looks awesome.

[Shaolin Crane]

Thanks, but its just a raw finish currently, it'll look better after the silver powder coat.

[C5Natie]

Thanks, but its just a raw finish currently, it'll look better after the silver powder coat.

You can polish a turd.......

[Shaolin Crane]

You can polish a turd.......

But in the end all you'll get is a shiney vette

I've heard it :pot_stir:

[C5Natie]

But in the end all you'll get is a shiney vette

I've heard it :pot_stir:

Hmm...who told me they want a C5? Oh yeah......

[Shaolin Crane]

I do also believe the want was between a C5 and a whippled crown vic :huh:

Meh, i'll get both eventually

[Shaolin Crane]

Finished the shortblock
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0593.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0594.jpg
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http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0601.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0602.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0604.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0605.jpg
Fabbed up a gt500 heat exchanger in place of the puny vortech one, especially having a mount bracket made for a much cleaner install
Here it is compared to the vortech exchanger
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0613.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0614.jpg
Here is how i had to modify the bracket to rotate the exchanger in place and make it clear on the car
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0607.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0608.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0609.jpg
Mounted on the car
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0610.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0611.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0612.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

How my shelf looks right now
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0616.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0617.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0618.jpg
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http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0622.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

Looking good.

[Shaolin Crane]

Thanks man
So I finished sanding off the rust from the car sitting while my back was injured, finished the engine bay, door jambs and hatch jamb. This week i'll re-sand the doors, weld the hatch logo pinholes and re-sand. Just waiting on an opportunity to paint the jambs and bay so I can re-assemble the car and get some shop space back. Possibly get the interior back in and work towards getting the car running. Though that likely wont happen until our anniversary. Here are the pics
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0632.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0633.jpg
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http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0638.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0639.jpg
Also finished fixing the intake, re-tapped the lower and filed the upper mounting ear flat. Just need to port the lower and then powder coat it.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0627.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0640.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0641.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

Great job on the weld. Did you machine the mounting surface to make it flat?

[Shaolin Crane]

I actually didnt weld it. We had some stuff needed to be welded for the shop so i slipped it in so i didnt have to pay for it :) after he was done i machined everything flat the finished with 1000 grit on a block to remove the machine marks.

[Shaolin Crane]

For those keeping score, intake ported and cost is $50
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0664.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0662.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0663.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

Looks good. Is that the Performer intake you bought?

[Shaolin Crane]

Yup. So close to assembly i can taste it

[Shaolin Crane]

So i tested out the new powder for Damian today, i'm kinda iffy about how it like it, its very difficult to spray, really fine so it puddles alot. Came out decent on my stuff but i dunno if i'd feel comfortable charging for it.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0675.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0678.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0679.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0680.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0681.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0682.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0683.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0684.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0685.jpg

[Damian]

I like the matte finish to it a lot, maybe there is a better silver that isn't overlly priced?

[Shaolin Crane]

I wish, its the only silver in a single stage finish, i think i have the technique for spraying down but its difficult to get a smooth surface out of it since it is pretty sloppy when i shoot it. Most likely my POS gun. I'd really like you to see it in person before deciding if its acceptable.

[Shaolin Crane]

Also talked to my builder, he hooked me up with their price on PEP parts, single piece chromoly pushrods are going to cost me $2.83 each, and the adjustable guide plates are $20

[Damian]

I wish, its the only silver in a single stage finish, i think i have the technique for spraying down but its difficult to get a smooth surface out of it since it is pretty sloppy when i shoot it. Most likely my POS gun. I'd really like you to see it in person before deciding if its acceptable.

I'm heading back home from Fresno tomorrow, I can stop by on the way home. Or we can work in a new gun as art of the payment? I'm going to look and see what I can find.

[Damian]

Summitracing sells complete kits and media and accessories.

[Shaolin Crane]

I'm heading back home from Fresno tomorrow, I can stop by on the way home. Or we can work in a new gun as art of the payment? I'm going to look and see what I can find.

Its the same gun that eastwood, summit etc sells. Its not that bad and should turn out better on your intake. The gun i want is about $1000. Stop by and look everything over, ive gotten the technique down alot better.

[Damian]

Send me your address please.

[Damian]

I looked on eBay and they have serums for over $10k!

[Shaolin Crane]

Yup, and the specialized ovens can cost up to 200k

[Damian]

Yup, and the specialized ovens can cost up to 200k

I know the ovens can get pricey, we had some huge ovens in the navy that did a lot of powder coating for us. You could park a car in them.

[Shaolin Crane]

Ah to dream of all the tools i'd love to own.

[Damian]

Yup, and the specialized ovens can cost up to 200k

I know the ovens can get pricey, we had some huge ovens in the navy that did a lot of powder coating for us. You could park a car in them.

[Shaolin Crane]

Whilst doing Damians stuff I finished my shit as well. Ive been up for 3 days straight and I'm absolutely gonzo, but here it is, blower brackets, oil pan, pulleys, and a/c mounting bracket
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0698.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0699.jpg
Plus some sunlight photos
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0687.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0688.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0689.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0690.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0691.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0692.jpg
Lovin that the flake only shows in direct sunlight, also assembledish the upper to save shelf space.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0693.jpg
Tis nearly time.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0695.jpg

[Damian]

All your parts look good, especially the heads.

[Shaolin Crane]

Thanks, the heads are just painted though

[Damian]

The porting makes up for that.

[fiveohwblow]

Are you done yet?

[Shaolin Crane]

I'm only doing things that dont cost money right now, if my rims off my truck would sell already i could probably finish it. But as of now no more spending.

[Shaolin Crane]

The porting makes up for that.

shhhhh ;)

[Shaolin Crane]

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0701.jpg

[N8Dogg98]

like I said via text... looks like shit ;)

[Shaolin Crane]

I concur, but now it looks like sparkly shit. :D

[Shaolin Crane]

Its too dusty here at the shop to get the results i want. So it will have to do, i'll try and buff it to get rid of the surface shit. Good thing its just the engine bay.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0717.jpg

[5.0droptop]

IS that Twilight Blue? Looks similar to what I sprayed on my buddies bay.

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa197/SLJCCJ/81ef160e.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa197/SLJCCJ/9c611248.jpg

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa197/SLJCCJ/c9973736.jpg

[anthonydalrymple]

The engine bay looks ten times better than most IMHO....

[Jammer89]

Its too dusty here at the shop to get the results i want. So it will have to do, i'll try and buff it to get rid of the surface shit. Good thing its just the engine bay.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0717.jpg

I think you did a better job than ford would have. I have some spots in my engine bay that I'm pretty sure shows the factory primer. You did good bro.

[Shaolin Crane]

Thanks guys

Shawn, the color is called vibrant dark lobeila blue mica metallic, import color. Not giving up the brand cause i dont want anyone jocking my shit anymore :)

[Shaolin Crane]

All the parts i got this week.
Chromoly pushrods $65
1/2" Head studs $44
Adjustable guide plates $16
Melling Oil pump $26
ARP oil pump shaft Free
Ford water pump $31
SN Cobra brake Booster $45

Getting all the small shit is killing me financially. It's almost all there. As soon as i get my hood finished I can install it.

[Shaolin Crane]

I dont know why it looks purpleish in pictures, cause its a very vibrant blue in person
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0718.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0719.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0720.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0721.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

close up shot
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0722.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

Man, today was a LOOOOONG day, but im under the gun to get as much shit done as possible. Saturday we're gonna spray the jambs on the doors and hatch, just not the body portions of the jambs, it will make for a smoother process and a better finished product. This way I can assembled the interior and get the car running and tuned the worry about the paint and brakes later.

Here da pics
Degreeing the cam
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0735.jpg
Climate comfort perfection :rolleyes:
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0726.jpg
Empty hole
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0730.jpg
Old heater core compared to the new one
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0732.jpg
Rusty dash skeleton
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0727.jpg
Pulling out old harness
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0736.jpg
Installing new one after HVAC box is installed
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0737.jpg
Cobra SN booster
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0742.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0743.jpg
All swapped
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0740.jpg
I have a shit load more pics from the work done today that i have been trying to upload for hours and just wont work, dunno what the fuck is going on but i'll get them

[Shaolin Crane]

The moment we've all been waiting for...
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0754.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0750.jpg
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http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0766.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0767.jpg

[Jammer89]

Looking good Guy.

[Shaolin Crane]

Looking good Guy.

Thanks dude, nothing says hate like a 308 :)

[blackax]

close up shot
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0722.jpg

It looks like someone took a 22 to your car....you should fix that :smack:

[Shaolin Crane]

Fox mustangs for ya, more holes then a Amsterdam whore house

[87LX]

damn man what would possess you to hang it on the crank snout like that?

[Shaolin Crane]

thats how most engine builders lift engines out of something, its safer that way then trying to lift from the intake or exhaust holes.

Its how i've always lifted my engines, no harm in it.

[Damian]

Youll probably get this Stang done before I get my Ty done. Looks great though.

[Shaolin Crane]

Not now, I have to install this engine into the 87 due to my mishap

[Shaolin Crane]

These are pictures that ive been to swamped to post but ive made quite a bit of progress, all the interior is back in, pics of that later.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0768.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0769.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0770.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0771.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0772.jpg
I love my sand blaster
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0780.jpg
before
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0781.jpg
Ready to fire
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0778.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0779.jpg

[Leedom]

Looking good Guy!

[Shaolin Crane]

Thanks man, we LOVE how the color turned out. Really one of a kind.

[Jammer89]

Is purdy

[Damian]

Damn that looks good! You are going to be done way before me.

[Shaolin Crane]

Maybe, but you just have an engine to finish. So my money is still on your car

[BADDASSC6]

Guy, I wouldn't know a good starting point on price, but I would estimate $5k-$8k. I wouldn't sell a blower car for less than five. And I would pay more than $8k for a fox. This is straight out of my ass though.

[Damian]

Maybe, but you just have an engine to finish. So my money is still on your car

My desire to fix the Ty isn't on par with the wife's desire to not spend money on car parts. I have everything I need really. Just need to buy the seals/bearings with the rebuild that's going to be done and that's it.

[Shaolin Crane]

Exactly, i still need bumper covers, paint, rest of the interior, chip/tune, fuel system, rims/tires/brakes etc. Its gonna be a while.

[Shaolin Crane]

Guy, I wouldn't know a good starting point on price, but I would estimate $5k-$8k. I wouldn't sell a blower car for less than five. And I would pay more than $8k for a fox. This is straight out of my ass though.

Yeah, i was really asking the true mustang people, i was just too lazy to make a new mass text file in my phone :D

Seems the people out here all said 6-10k and everyone i know back east said 15-20k. Funny how it varies like that across the country.

[Shaolin Crane]

Quick partial interior shots
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0798.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0797.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0799.jpg
Now purdy lookin fan shroud
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0796.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

So since i hate all things blingy
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0804.jpg
I lightly blasted the housing for a satin look
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0806.jpg
Then sealed it with a light coat of ceramic silver
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0807.jpg
Now everything matches, gonna order a few more pounds of silver to finish everything off. Once I grab this new truck i'll continue progress at full steam ahead in the event i need to sell it. Which i really dont want to do :(

[Jammer89]

Looks good Guy. I also think function and form are way sexier than shiny. :thumbs_up:

[Shaolin Crane]

You can have bling without shine. Just dont ask Ron for his opinion :smack:

I prefer surfaces i can hose down and still look good.

[Damian]

You can't sell this even if you had to. I'd look into prostitution first.

[Shaolin Crane]

Its better then selling my pride and joy, there is nearly 40k into that car. And it doesnt look like my truck is going to sell any time soon.

[Shaolin Crane]

Wow i've been lazy on updating, then again, nothin' really goin' on. Until today.
1. Finally found someone with a deal on the brackets I need for the blower system. $65 shipped, woot.
2. Thanks to Ron I know have a smog pump, blinged it up some.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0979.jpg
3. SCORED some GT500 seats today, power with heat. For only $200. They are clean but needed a little work to get to my standards.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/5Lb5I25H93K73M33F6c2a3699c1bb38181984.jpg
Notice how the seats have a shiney look to them, this shouldnt be the case with leather. Means its starting to dry out.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0986.jpg
Different light to see what I mean.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0987.jpg
After doing the first prep layer of mink oil to soften it up the way it should be. I only did the seat on the left to show the differences.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0988.jpg
I only did one layer, tomorrow i'll do a few more layers after heating the seats a bit with a hair drier. Today was just a test, it will need about 5 applications to make it feel like skin again. But for the price I am thoroughly happy and believe they will look tits in the car.

[Shaolin Crane]

Fully treated the passenger seat, much better now.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG0991.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

wow that picture came out really shitty

[Damian]

It looks fine to me.

[Shaolin Crane]

Its fuzzy, i forgot to wipe off the lens. I'll take another tomorrow.

[Jammer89]

Those are really nice. Have you put them in the car to see how they look?

[Shaolin Crane]

Car is wrapped up cause the cats keep peeing inside of it. So i'll unwrap it to clean the carpet and likely put them in after paint.

[Shaolin Crane]

Here is a thread from the corral, i have seen them in person in a matching interior and it just works. the shape fits a fox better then sn95 seats IMO
http://forums.corral.net/forums/9354405-post24.html

[Shaolin Crane]

So I have acquired/ordered the following
90mm LMAF
UPR Boostmaster ($99 New from UPR)
340lph Fuel Pump

Also dropped off the car at my buddy's shop so we can finish it there before taking it to the paint booth. Should be about 2 weeks until its finished.

Just need a filter, adjustable fpr, and a maxflow bypass and things are on.

[Shaolin Crane]

Goodies came today
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1003.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1005.jpg
The maxflow bypass valve is also on its way. Paint will be completed shortly, just need the rear extension pieces for the bumper.

[Damian]

That looks like a small nipple for the BOV.

[Shaolin Crane]

Its a 1". But wont be used since its the wrong placement for high boost applications.

[Shaolin Crane]

Look what finally came in. Once color is layed assembly can begin. If i can get rid of my truck soon, it'll get tuned, rims and brakes plus interior just in time for knotts.
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1012.jpg

[Chuck]

Cool, you should be ready for the May nicks meet.

[Shaolin Crane]

Plan is to have it ready(ish) for Knotts in April, we'll see how the truck sale goes.

[Shaolin Crane]

Guess I missed these
Sealed the header panel for better appearance
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1007.jpg
Header Panel attached and ready for body work
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1011.jpg

[fiveohwblow]

Smart move

[Shaolin Crane]

Que?

[fiveohwblow]

Que?

When I put in my last header panel, wait last two, and was doing paint I didn't seal them. Never thought of it and I should have. Good move.

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah, this one was pretty horrid looking. So i sprayed it with brake clean and the old paint just ran off. So i scuffed it and sealed it. Looks much better.

[Shaolin Crane]

Lookie lookie...
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/imagejpeg_2_15.jpg

[fiveohwblow]

*looking*

[Shaolin Crane]

Primer and blocking happens this weekend...

[Shaolin Crane]

The brand of hood is a harwood. By far my favorite shape, here is a similar one
http://www.speedfreaks-ct.com/uploadmarcs/MarcsMustangHIDsXX.JPG

[Shaolin Crane]

So I hear the car was primed today. I'm going down there tomorrow to take pics.

Hopefully next weekend(23rd) its ready for color. If that happens, it'll take me about a day to re-assemble it and get it fired. Keep checking in.

[Shaolin Crane]

Went to look at it today, but forgot to take pics since i was in pain. But it looks great. I'm excited.

[fiveohwblow]

Nice!

[blackax]

Wow this project is getting done!

[Shaolin Crane]

Lets hope so, i'm still a bit short for supplies. I need another $350 for clear and $200 for the booth rental. But i should be able to make it happen.

[fiveohwblow]

Lets hope so, i'm still a bit short for supplies. I need another $350 for clear and $200 for the booth rental. But i should be able to make it happen.

$350 for clear? HOK?

[Shaolin Crane]

IIRC its the EC700 clear from PPG. Back to back clear that sands like pixy dust and once fully hardened is like glass and shines as such. Probably the best clear made by PPG.

[fiveohwblow]

IIRC its the EC700 clear from PPG. Back to back clear that sands like pixy dust and once fully hardened is like glass and shines as such. Probably the best clear made by PPG.

Nice!

[Shaolin Crane]

Yeah, its kinda the only clear that can be used envirobase. Not a bad thing, just gotta stick to one paint system. I want to show people that waterbourne isnt as bad as people spout off to be. Mainly cause no one has used it or seen anything done with it.

[fiveohwblow]

Yeah, its kinda the only clear that can be used envirobase. Not a bad thing, just gotta stick to one paint system. I want to show people that waterbourne isnt as bad as people spout off to be. Mainly cause no one has used it or seen anything done with it.



Well there are a few reasons for that IMO. Most don't have the proper environment for it, so it's easy to claim its bad cause they will more than likely not use it. Second, only your damned state mandates it lol, and lastly it's just as good, but the dry times/requirements almost add a step. Painters mock it for good reasons, but being someone that paints its something I'd like to try.

[Shaolin Crane]

Well there are a few reasons for that IMO. Most don't have the proper environment for it, so it's easy to claim its bad cause they will more than likely not use it. Second, only your damned state mandates it lol, and lastly it's just as good, but the dry times/requirements almost add a step. Painters mock it for good reasons, but being someone that paints its something I'd like to try.

Waterborne is what all auto manufacturers use now. It also drys faster then lacquer, not sure where you heard it takes longer. It has a 15 min flash time, the clear, like all clears is what takes a while to properly harden, even so, when we sprayed the bay, it was 80% hardened in the first 30 minutes. It was a different clear, but that's pretty damn impressive IMO

[Shaolin Crane]

Agenda for this weekend, finish all my fucking powder coating. I have a bunch of stuff of my own as well as other peoples. Once that stuff is finished i'll officially have a turn key engine.

Paint is well under way to completion, I cant wait.

[Damian]

Hurry up and get that stuff done already!

[Shaolin Crane]

http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1028.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1029.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1030.jpg

[Damian]

Hopefully you wont scratch anything when you put it in the car like I did.

[Shaolin Crane]

I'm not worried about it. I've gotten pretty good at installing engines, as long as you know you're inevitibily going to scratch something, you'll be less irritated about it.

[94cobra69ss396]

What are you doing, you left one black!

[Shaolin Crane]

I know, it bothers me too, but the compressor pulley will also be black, no way of safely baking the magnet to color it silver. So for now, they'll both be black.

[Shaolin Crane]

working on making the a/c components presentable
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1034.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1035.jpg
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1036.jpg

[Shaolin Crane]

First pic the top one is the one that came off the car originally. The bottom one is a nicer one that I painted. Tomorrow i'll seal them with some clear.

[Damian]

Huggies huh?

[Shaolin Crane]

You gave me that box when you dropped off parts :smack:

[Shaolin Crane]

Tis time
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1040.jpg
These are the rims we decided on.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa245/LOONEYTOON_666/87Mustang50.jpg

[fiveohwblow]

Tis time
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1040.jpg
These are the rims we decided on.




Something is missing from this pic...............

[Shaolin Crane]

Blower and PS pump. Mounted the PS pump this morning, blower will be left off while breaking in the engine and clutch. I have the stock injectors, intake tube and MAF and once i feel comfortable with the break in, i'll bolt on the blower for tuning. Hopefully Jamie lets me make a pass or two on the dyno at work for some n/a baseline pulls before tuning. We will see.

[Shaolin Crane]

Look what came for me yesterday...
http://i524.photobucket.com/albums/cc322/ShaolinCrane/IMAG1074.jpg

[Damian]

Chassis bracing?

[Shaolin Crane]

Panhard bar.

[blackax]

Looking good. So when do you think you will start her up for the first time?

[Shaolin Crane]

Tough to say, my painter is going through some work changes, so i'm thinking it wont happen until the end of the month.

I dont have everything for the car quite yet, i need need axles, brake components and subframe connectors. Ron has a few parts I need, the others are highly desireable so likely i'll buy them new.