Ackbar00

That literally sounds like magic. The whole reason I haven't done a different rear motor mount is because of increased vibration. If that traction bar is everything they say, that sounds pretty perfect!

http://www.focusst.org/forum/vendor-deals/67305-tb-performance-products-traction-bar-group-buy.html

This was one of the threads where people were reporting back.

Another fun thing that day, there was a 14 5.0 there. Had a lot of Boltons. Long tubes, FRP Intake, JLT CAI, tuned, etc. It put down 390 torque

Also was GTI with almost the same bolt ons as me. Pretty sure his numbers were 264/368.

Another reason I don't like the exhaust, is you don't gain hardly anything from one. Any gains you see, will be from the downpipe. The is practically nothing from a cat back. This is assuming stock turbo of course.

For a daily driver exhaust, I think my setup is about perfect.

I was a little nervous with it moving like that. I know they did not re-tighten the straps after running it for a second, so I am sure that was some of it. I am considering picking up one of these, supposed to help a lot with the torque steer:

http://tbperformanceproducts.com/Products.php#!/Traction-Bar/p/77034542/category=21924901

Its got rave reviews on FocusST.org.

The GTX's can make decent power (Mid 300s? Correct me if I'm wrong) without TOO much lag. I just put an intake on mine the other day. I know it's effectively a $250 sound tube, but it makes me smile to and from work. Also took off the sound symposer...do this if you haven't! I really want an exhaust now, too!

 

Very nice torque number, though! The torque steer on the dyno was

I hated every exhaust I listened to. Lets face it, these things just don't sound that cool. The Off road DP added quite a bit a growl just by itself. I almost just left it that way, but then went and had the res cutout. It sounds stock, until you start laying into it.

The tune is what unlocks all the torque and is the biggest thing you can add to a ST. The tune adds a lot of Peak torque, but not much peak HP. It does though, add a lot under the peak curve. After that, the intercooler is needed, the stock one is like, shit.

I run a 91 tune because I am being extra careful. Tuner said a 93 tune would add about 20 more WHP. I can live with that.

Stock dynos are around 230/260 Wheel.

They had a dyno day last weeked and I decided to see what the ST would put down. I was hoping for 250 and I beat that. Plus the torque is pretty crazy. Pretty happy with the results

AP3 / Mountune 91 Oct tune

CFM Off road Downpipe / Res Removed / Stock Muffler

Roush Air Lid and filter

Turbosmart BOV

Depo 3.5 Intercooler

262 HP / 374 Torque

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/ST/ST%20Dyno_zps0almxn3a.jpg

LOVE IT!

https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicle-classifieds/1870106-1974-ford-f100-turbo-5-3-a.html

Friend of mine from work is selling. It is a pretty nice car for the money.

https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/6142944890.html

1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible. 96k Miles

5.0 Liter

AOD Automatic Transmission

3.73 Posi Rear End

TrickFlow Stage I Cam

SCT chip

Mac cold air kit

Accufab 70mm Throttle body

Edelbrock Performer RPM II intake manifold

Mac Shorty headers

Stainless steel dual exhaust

Mac crossover H pipe

Nice top

Custom interior

R-134a Air Conditioning

Pioneer detachable face CD player and factory radio

And, I am spent....

Ok, Next....

The PS setup never had the hose bracket, so I added that.

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0174_zps97wf47s9.jpg

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After that, I put on my Sub-Frame connectors from last year. Was a minor PIA to put in, just hope it worth it. One of these days, Ill have them welded in, but for now, it is what it is.

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0058_zpsyzlhnjso.jpg

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http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0064_zpswgijrteq.jpg

Then I got the Brake Lines replaced. The old ones were all shades of messed up. One had major dry rot, another had a hole almost rubbed through it, and the rear was sitting on a turndown. When I put the replacement rear braided line, I noticed they bent the bracket and lines to try and clear the turndown. While this helped the angle, it still rubbed. So I decided to put it back in stock config, re-bent the lines and bought a heat sleeve to protect it. Should be fine.

Damaged lines

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0173_zpscvqfmh98.jpg

New

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0171_zps61w04yhg.jpg

Rear

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0250_zpsjxr3ngqt.jpg

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When I pulled off the old "groovy" door panels and put the new ones on, I had no hardware what-so ever to put armrest back on the car. Being simple, I started to look into door pull straps. Ended up getting these lift gate straps from a Santa Fe (Part Number: 817922B000HZ ). Think it worked out pretty good!

New OEM Rear Liftgate Door Pull Handle Strap For 10-12 Santa Fe 817922B000HZ | eBay

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Then finally, I got new tires for the Mach 1 rims. Delinte D7s in 245/45/17. Nice looking tire for the price. Would have put a bigger size in rear, just didn't have the money. Still, I like how it turned out. The front looks a little high, but they measured the same. Being the springs are brand new, I think it will settle a bit. I might speed that up by cutting a .25 - .50 coil out of it. Time will tell.

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0253_zpsvfpmmy54.jpg

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That's it for now, once i get it aligned, going to actually drive it. I know, a shocker.

Video no work.

What was the trans issue?

those '04 Mach 1 Rims are Teh Sex!!!! Seriously, good score, esp since they were designed to pay homage to the magnum 500's that originally came on mustangs (and for some reason buicks as well).

Thanks! Kind of why I was seeking them out. Are pretty much undesirable on any other mustang, other than the classics.

Any chance you're going to lower it now?

It is lowered, 1" all around, got that done last year, its on the previous page.

I remeasured it, the front is about .5 inch higher than front. From what I read, its because I have not put any miles on it yet to make the new springs settle. I still might take a .25 or .5 a coil out of it to speed up the process. Just not sure how I feel about hacking up my new lowering springs.

Didn't really get anything done over the winter. Got it out from storage and it fired right up, so I was happy about that.

Picked up a set of 04 Mach 1 rims. The tires were smoked, so it needs a new set as well. Ended up getting a set of 1.5" inch wheel adapters for the front an 1" for the rear. I think its going to look pretty good.

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0003_zps7xjgzbsk.jpg

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0004_zpsxuquv2bn.jpg

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New on rim on right, old on left

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0005_zpsmrpuqwuj.jpg

With the suspension I replaced last year, the car REALLY needs an alignment, so i wanted to get all it sorted out before I took it somewhere. One thing I wanted to replace, was the export brace. Being as mine was a chrome one (hated it) and I noticed it was not installed correctly. They had drilled holes in in because they couldn't figure out how to install it properly. Got a new one on Ebay for $20 and I got real lucky as I just need someone to pull on it a bit to get it installed. Looks better and I bet it helps NOW that it is properly installed.....

See where they drilled the Chrome one?

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0045_zpspnto3wrr.jpg

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0046_zpsgdo5ulr7.jpg

Done! I was really dreading doing this. Some vids show you have to do some crazy things to the shock towers to make these fit.

http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae290/ackbar00/Mustang/1969%20Mustang/IMG_0047_zpsyn0yyww9.jpg

Next time. I noticed that all 3 brakes lines were toast. So those have been ordered and will be on their way shortly.

Guessing you had the 6 speed.

It was a rental and had like 9000 miles on it. Id guess a 16 or 17, looked just like his.

Need a USAS-12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7rFGMatKLM

I was ready to pull the trigger on a MKA 1919, until I held one. Felt really cheap. AR12 looks about the same, but is a bit less money.

http://www.armslist.com/posts/6150596/salem-oregon-shotguns-for-sale---new--mka-1919-match