2011SVT Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Just in time for winter! Been reading Rabotnik's book on high performance FE engines :masturboy: http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?pictureid=7345&albumid=853&dl=1381880250http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=853&pictureid=7346http:// http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=853&pictureid=7347http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=853&pictureid=7348http:// http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=853&pictureid=7350http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=853&pictureid=7349 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Nice, what is the plan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 yeah it looks complete to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Ohhhh so many things run through the mind. 427 bored/stroked 'cammer' or big inch 429..... Maybe I'll just throw a set of Edelbrock aluminum heads on, valves, change the cam and rocker system, new intake/carb, headers and drive the 428 around for a while Car will likely need some sub frame connectors and x brace underneath as well as a shock/spring/mounts upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 I vote just do something small and enjoy it, you have the gt500 to make crazy power on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 yeah it looks complete to me... Yeah, the guy who restored it originally spent almost $90k on it. I learned: Don't be that guy. It's beautiful with a few deviations from stock like a Hurst shifter, 1970 exhaust (the transverse mounted '69 muffler sounds like ass), and a 1972 starter solenoid. Things that cost you point deductions in MCA judging but I'm driving not showing I vote just do something small and enjoy it, you have the gt500 to make crazy power on I agree. I'll make some small mods to just increase drivability/enjoyment but I suppose one racecar at a time should be enough. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 rich people "projects" :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Buys complete, mint, show car ready, $90k in receipts 69' Mach1. SHE'S JUST A PROJECT CAR BROS. GONNA TEAR HER DOWN N CHANGE THE OIL, MAYBE AIR FILTER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Very nice looking car. I'm with everyone else. It's nice the way it is, but that's the beauty of it being your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadz89GTA Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Buys complete, mint, show car ready, $90k in receipts 69' Mach1. SHE'S JUST A PROJECT CAR BROS. GONNA TEAR HER DOWN N CHANGE THE OIL, MAYBE AIR FILTER. This sounds like a build thread thebuster would post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buteo Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Gorgeous car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks guys! After doing a more thorough inspection this weekend, I've come up with a decent punch list of minor (hopefully) mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic things that need fixing. Read the 'list' code from the carb and it's a single feed Holley 750 double pumper with a manual choke. Metering block numbers don't tell you much about jetting without ripping it apart and looking so since the car seems to run ok for now, I'll leave that along until tuning. Size-wize a single 750 should work no problem No smog equipment so we're good there. Ordered a Hurst Competition Plus shift/install kit to upgrade what's there. Will be very similar to the OEM Hurst in looks but it has about 20% shorter throws and metal vs. rubber bushings that help with the wobble. Also ordered an MSD 8595 Pro Billet distributor to replace the OEM points/condenser unit. Apparently messing with the curve/springs in the stocker is a pain, this will be cleaner, easier to work on, high spark discharge, yadda yadda. Need to get a tach so I can figure out what rear gears are in there. Guess I could use the jack it up and count drive shaft/wheel revolutions but I need a tach anyway. Car was built with 3.25s! Will be ordering a Blue Thunder dual plane intake this week. A little better performance than the Edelbrock but the big problem with the Edelbrock is that the carb pad is in the wrong place to match up to the shaker. Gotta figure out the header situation. Ditto the rear. I know I want to go to 4.11s (especially with the close ratio 4 speed) but am considering swapping out the factory carrier for a TrueTrac and a set of Moser axles. Thinking now I might do the heads with a rebuild of the short block vs. just as a bolt-on. Still waiting for a lot of the restoration paperwork what will tell me what parts were used in the restore rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevans Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Very Nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 The place where your pictures were taken, is that the shop that specifically works on Boss's? If so, awesome shop and great people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Suspension parts from Maier Racing. Subframe connectorsCross braceExport braceFront coilover conversionPower steeringFront/rear swaysPanhardBilstein shocks200 lb leafs Hope to get the chassis square and all that on in the next few weeks. I have been completely unmotivated this winter to get out in the garage and do *anything* http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb175/2007GTCS_2007/Mach%20I/MachISuspension001.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Cool stuff. I think this winter has everyone very unmotivated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Cool stuff. I think this winter has everyone very unmotivated. +1 Awesome car and horrible winter. I haven't done half of my list that I feel could have been completed in a weekend or two during the spring/summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Put a deposit down on my new engine. Cool thing is it will look/be old school, fit under the shaker, idle well, and run on 93 pump. Here's the build sheet. Ford 427/527 Stroker Build - Survival Motorsports (Barry Rabotnik) Very similar to this build: http://www.enginelabs.com/news/video-survival-motorsports-fe-526-cube-stroker-makes-621-horsepower/ Shelby 427 FE Block w/Billet Main Caps, Big Bore option Steel crankshaft - 4.3750 stroke series Scat H Beam connecting rods - 6.700 long 4130 piston pins Diamond pistons 4.375 Bore - Target compression 10.6:1 Plasma-Moly piston rings F-M race bearings Bypass Hose & Clamps Damper - Romac alloy outer Damper Spacer - billet Oil Filler Caps Oil Filter Adapter - Billet 20608 Oil Pan - Moroso "T" type - road race 24608 Oil Pump Pickup 1 Oil Pump - high volume Oil Pump Drive - ARP Water Pump - Edelbrock Windage Tray - Canton Survival Heads - complete Full prep by Survival Motorsports 2.200/1.710 Stainless Valves, Hyd Roller Springs, Keepers, Locators, Seals Custom Hydraulic Roller Cam/Lifters Pushrods - Trend Rocker Arm Assembly - T&D Distributor Hold Down - Stainless Distributor - MSD Billet Distributor Gear - Crane Steel Spark Plug wires - MSD - Black Spark Plugs - Champion Race Timing Cover -Shelby Timing Set - Ford Double Roller Valve Covers - BT "Comp" Fasteners - ARP - Cam bolt, misc. Fasteners - ARP - Head Studs for Shelby Block Fasteners - ARP - Stainless complete external engine Gaskets - Fel-Pro - Oil Pan Gaskets - Fel-Pro - Valve Cover Gaskets - Fel-Pro cylinder head Gaskets - Intake manifold - Blue Thunder Gaskets - Remainder to assemble complete engine FAST xFI System - Includes below items: Controller - xFI 1 Main Wiring Harness Injector Wiring Harness Intake Manifold Blue Thunder High Rise Throttle Body - four barrel 4500 Fuel Rail Kit - Edelbrock 50 pound Fuel Injectors - FAST Fuel Injection Plumbing - Braided and fittings Sensors - MAP, Temperature, etc. Cradle for shipping Bore & Hone with torque plates, line hone, cam tunnel Parallel deck, Install cam bearings, lifter bores, etc. Balancing with mallory - included with kit Assembly - Complete engine Port Match Intake Dyno Testing & Break In Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Well, old school except for the EFI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 The place where your pictures were taken, is that the shop that specifically works on Boss's? If so, awesome shop and great people. Yes, Rick and his guys have been great. You feel like you ought to have to pay an admission fee to go to his shop it is so full of vintage Mustang awesomeness. I felt like I was trying to adopt a child just buying the Mach. We finally settled on, "You can't paint it pink, install a roll cage, or tub it". Ok I've put together a cruise and open house for BuckeyeStangs and Mustang Club of Ohio on May 10th that starts at PPC and ends at Signature Auto (Boss Cars) where Rick is also serving us lunch. You guys would be welcome. Maybe I'll start a new thread in the appropriate space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Yes, Rick and his guys have been great. You feel like you ought to have to pay an admission fee to go to his shop it is so full of vintage Mustang awesomeness. I felt like I was trying to adopt a child just buying the Mach. We finally settled on, "You can't paint it pink, install a roll cage, or tub it". Ok I've put together a cruise and open house for BuckeyeStangs and Mustang Club of Ohio on May 10th that starts at PPC and ends at Signature Auto (Boss Cars) where Rick is also serving us lunch. You guys would be welcome. Maybe I'll start a new thread in the appropriate space. I have been there a couple times for an open house. Amazing cars in that shop and they some really good work. Might have to come and check it out again. Excited to see the progress of this car. Not messing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 After you are done we can pitch this to Streetlegaltv.com as a feature car if you like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I have been there a couple times for an open house. Amazing cars in that shop and they some really good work. Might have to come and check it out again. Excited to see the progress of this car. Not messing around. Yeah, doing a fair bit to the suspension and driveline obviously. Should still look stock outside and even the interior unless you're an expert (The shifter will be subtly different for the faceplated TKO600 and I'm putting in a RetroSound2 audio head unit into the spot where the broken Philco AM radio is now, putting in modern 3 point belts but using stock style hardware, switching to a Shelby center console, 14" Feroce wheel, etc. - but I think nothing which will look out of place.) After you are done we can pitch this to Streetlegaltv.com as a feature car if you like... That would be cool. Might be worthy at that point. I know I will be sorely tempted to put a set of DRs on it and take it to the track. I know also I can rely on my friends here to help me make a mature and rational decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Yeah, doing a fair bit to the suspension and driveline obviously. Should still look stock outside and even the interior unless you're an expert (The shifter will be subtly different for the faceplated TKO600 and I'm putting in a RetroSound2 audio head unit into the spot where the broken Philco AM radio is now, putting in modern 3 point belts but using stock style hardware, switching to a Shelby center console, 14" Feroce wheel, etc. - but I think nothing which will look out of place.) That would be cool. Might be worthy at that point. I know I will be sorely tempted to put a set of DRs on it and take it to the track. I know also I can rely on my friends here to help me make a mature and rational decision. You don't go to hell or catch an STD putting drag radials on a car and going to the race track so I see no issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb175/2007GTCS_2007/Mach%20I/MachISuspension001.jpg I spy some BBS CH's? What are those for :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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