Rally Pat Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Yesterday, I took delivery of Dave's Mustang. My plans so far have been to rip his motor out of that car, fix whats wrong with it, and put it in an FC. However, as Christmas approaches I have been thinking that the Mustang might be worth fixing the slight rust that is on it. I have been thinking about buying my family a nice gift for christmas this year instead of buying me the FC. Micro Center is having some sweet deals on HDTV's at the moment, and I was thinking about taking the money I had budgeted out and picking up one of those instead. More or less, my 2.3 project would still happen, but just in the car that it came in instead of an RX-7. I just want to know what you guys think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I personally would leave it in the mustang and use the money you were going to dedicate to the swap and upgrade the piss out of the stang when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I personally would leave it in the mustang and use the money you were going to dedicate to the swap and upgrade the piss out of the stang when the time comes. The thing is, the mustang already has the piss upgraded out of it lol The turbo needs rebuilt, the valve cover is leaking, and a front seal is leaking too. All easy to fix....well...the valve cover and the front seal anyway. Turbos are kind of a pain in the ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 mustangs suspension and brakes are cheap as can be, stick with that platform, its already ready to go for the most part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I would probobly start by swaping to 5 lug, and getting a better rear end. Then I would fix that slight brake problem. Nice meeting you yesterday btw, Derek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I still stand by keeping the working platform. As for the turbos what type are they? It might just be easier to stource an upgrade online and call it a day. Even if it is upgraded to piss already that means you got more money for suspension/body/jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 The thing is, the mustang already has the piss upgraded out of it lol The turbo needs rebuilt, the valve cover is leaking, and a front seal is leaking too. All easy to fix....well...the valve cover and the front seal anyway. Turbos are kind of a pain in the ass. Wow, a 2.3 for with a leaking valve cover. I would suggest getting a silicon gasket from Ford Motorsports. That one has steel inserts that prevent you from over tightening it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 use the money for a gift man. a man is nothing without love for his family, and while i understand its just a tv, the sacrifice that you make to give it shows love. the mustang will be there when you have more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Yeah, I am leaning toward the TV.... I want to upgrade us to DirecTV HD too. We have had the same recievers for like 10 years, so I think we are elegable for an equipment upgrade anyway. Its only an extra $10 a month for the service too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelloman4571647545499 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 I would say do the gift and mod the mustang. The mustang is almost done like you said so your even closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 Use an MLS gasket, should keep things tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I am going to Micro Center tonight to look at the HDTV's some more. Also Dave or Derek, what the hell is the boost set at in this thing? I took it for a drive yesterday and I maxed out the 20 psi gauge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave1647545494 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I'm not sure, I only had a 20psi guage when I started putting the car together 30-35psi is my guess..... if you decide to keep the mustang replace the fuel pump before you do much driving scott it already has an mls gasket and head studs, the valve cover gasket is probably O.E. make sure you get one from ford all the other gaskets are junk I would not go five lug on that car unless you can't find a four lug wheel you like just upgrade to four lug v-8 brakes the car is so light it really doesn't take much to stop it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Do you know what the rev limit is too? Stock tach only reads to 6, it definately went way past that lol Btw, I have yet to beat on the car. I havent driving it for more than 10 minutes total, split into 3 or so short trips around my neighborhood pissing people off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I don't think it has one it has enough valvespring to go 10k but I wouldn't push it much past 6500 unless you get a bigger cam the one thats in it is done around 6k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 its a dual beehive valve spring head I'd say it could be safely revved to 7k consistantly with a good accurate tachometer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 You buy your parents big tv's for christmas? My father is deceased. We didn't have life insurance, so making ends meet has been kind of a struggle. I want to buy something nice my entire family will get use out of, especially my mom who watches lots of movies and TV shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Just to say you may also want to look on newegg.com at the TVs. But good man, I give you props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I also realized I have the old passenger door with the door panel and all the stuff you need to put a manual window in the power door thats on there now lemme know if you decide not to part it out and I'll get the door to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Dude keep the mustang, im right up the street here in old worthington ill help you with and most likely have parts for it if you want to fix it up and clean it up, ill be more than happy to help no charge man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I think I am going to end up keeping it. It seems like a much better choice. The body doesn't look as bad as it did in the pictures, so we will see how this turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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