Cordell Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 YOu guys should stay on topic in people's project threads, really. Nice project OP, not something that is over done by any means, :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Good luck with the build, man. You seem really on top of things with a well laid out plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted December 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Good luck with the build, man. You seem really on top of things with a well laid out plan. Thanks man. Ya I've been doing the research and going back and forth on grabbing up parts when I can. Once that tax refund is here the block and parts are heading to the machine shop. The only thing I'm looking for right now is a cobra mustang independent rear suspension. If anyone knows someone looking to swap their IRS for a solid rear axle send them my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2k2gt Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Kool build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 Toph I'm a Protuner and IF I had a turbo V6 Mustang I'd take it to BT for sure! Sounds like a bad ass little build. I always love to see people do something a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 So far it is looking good, keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Very good intro! Have fun with your build. Also, Brian is def the fit to talk to for tuning this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted December 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Did a little bit of cleaning up today. Got a valve spring compressor so I could get the heads taken apart and start p&p them and the lower intake later this weekend. Also shown is my 42% UDP pulley that I will be running. http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/430974_10100523763890152_54492044_n.jpg taking the valve springs and valves off the head: http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/184509_10100523763994942_1451426576_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/63745_10100523763940052_1742653470_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/375355_10100523764109712_156501016_n.jpg Valves stored for now. I'll be re-using these and the locks, but I'll be getting new springs (going with LS1 springs that for some reason fit this head) and new retainers. Probably going to use the stock stamped rockers for the time being and once money allows upgrade to an adjustable rocker if I get more into racing vs just using this car as a daily driver/show car http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/577884_10100523763495942_444266509_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Well I finally finished up all my porting for this motor. Ended up getting a nice 15gal 3.5hp compressor that worked well enough with some rotary files and sanding rolls to get the porting/polishing done. Also picked up my IRS from an 03 cobra with 25k on it with a IRS brace, got my wiseco forged pistons, and got everything ready to go to the shop tomorrow afternoon. This build is finally taking off. Porting Intake manifold: Before http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/602195_10100589073863442_475601685_n.jpg After http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/527914_10100589073803562_547619098_n.jpg Bowl work, mostly just trimmed the radius where the ports come together, then smoothing out the exhaust as much as possible http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/539613_10100596108535902_853762270_n.jpg Porting exhaust Before http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/549372_10100596108675622_849579681_n.jpg After http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/574579_10100596108495982_2125284099_n.jpg General Porting Photos Before http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/10985_10100596109294382_1743298100_n.jpg After http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/207401_10100596109374222_1600670298_n.jpg Cobra Brakes http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/557971_10100589074222722_419582562_n.jpg Gforce trans http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/428783_10100518481945212_6385920_n.jpg Cobra IRS http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/528359_10100597760829692_1413925425_n.jpg Wiseco Pistons http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/525002_10100596109513942_749065701_n.jpg Parts Ready for Machine Shop http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/555114_10100597760640072_1551227464_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Good stuff man. Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Totally awesome. I love builds that take things that weren't meant to go fast and making them go fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Nick Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Nice to see a fellow mustang guy who likes the odd ball small ford combinations. Great build cant wait to see it in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 why? its more fun when you get to see the look on some ones face when you say "its just a V6" Only someone with a v6 would say this. V8 > V6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Only someone with a v6 would say this. V8 > V6 Why yes, a v8 does have more cylinders then a v6, thanks for pointing that out lol. Main reason for doing the v6 is because thats what I had, and the car is paid for. And all my research has been for the v6, so thats what I know like the back of my hand. And its my first car that I'm working on lol. V8's will come along later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Only someone with a v6 would say this. V8 > V6 You're just mad you don't have yours still. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 I always wanted to boost my V6 firebird. Kudos for doing it to what you want. Actually really excited to see the final project! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Nice to see that you are building and thinking something outside the box. I bet it's gonna be a cool little car to drive after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Only someone with a v6 would say this. V8 > V6 Fords V6 block doesn't break in half at 500hp. There are 3.8 Mustangs in the 9s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Well I got a bunch of other stuff ordered. New lifters, afr gauge, boost controller, oil pressure gauge, and some bushing pullers for the IRS bushings. Also got my urethane bushing kit in today, only thing it didn't have that I thought it did were the IRS subframe bushings, but I ordered those last night too. http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/385781_10100598606914132_1589226207_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/484983_10100598606879202_1642225844_n.jpg Dropped off all the parts for hte engine machining last night too, and they should be done next friday, then its assembly time. Only thing I need for the engine are the pushrods, and those I have to wait to measure for. Good thing summit racing is about ten mins down the road from where I am putting the car together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Only someone with a v6 would say this. V8 > V6 What did your modded v8 run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Got the axle taken apart tonight, starting to work on bushings. I went ahead and ordered the bushing puller for the subframe, which should also work on the lower control arms, because I figured $25 really is worth being able to do this job right and easily vs struggling for hours on end. Should be here Friday, and hopefully axle swap will happen on Sat/Sun. Starting to take it apart. Had to get a 21mm socket in order to get the lowers off. http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/528404_10100600228225012_1796617037_n.jpg My girlfriends bird Tootsie learning how to be a grease monkey http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/156403_10100600228130202_1290605947_n.jpg Finally all apart http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/295563_10100600228070322_1623412706_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badeagle Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I love how your utilizing the kitchen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 I love how your utilizing the kitchen!! Lol yah. My car is up at my buddies place about an hr away, so when I got this we were barely able to make it this far into the kitchen because a) its heavy as all hell, and b) we don't have a garage at our place. My gf told me so long as its gone by friday its fine haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Get rid of her by Friday. It's cheaper in the long run. Kidding Fun looking project. Welcome and nice intro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 You're lucky, my wife pitches a bitch about new parts in the living room let alone old ones in her kitchen. I look forward to seeing this car out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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