Toph6888 Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Couple more things done on the mustang this weekend. Got the brackets for the resevoir bottle figured out. Currently aluminum, and a bit flimsy for what I was hoping, so I will use the aluminum ones as templates to make out of some steel to hold the bottle properly in place. Got the fitting for the power steering line into the pump, got the pump onto the engine and then got the serpentine belt done, so now all I need to do is make an AN powersteering line from the pump to the hydrooboost, adn then get a better powersteering cooler and that will be all set. Started messing with lower radiator hose. The outlet of my radiator is 1.75", but inlet of the cooling system on the engine is 1.5". Also the powersteering pump is big and close to the line, so I will have to cut the rad hose that came in the engine management kit and splice in a 1.5" to 1.75" 90* bend (that I luckily had jsut sitting around from an old project). Just need to buy a 1.5" - 1.5" aluminum coupler and the lower coolant line and the entire cooling system will be complete. Next we moved onto wiring. Got the old pcm harness loom out and starting to go through it to figure out what I can get rid of and what I need to keep. Also found my AC request electrical signals that I will need to splice into the new control pack harness to control the AC clutch. Also ran the wiring loom for the new control kit to get an idea on where everything will roughly go. Spent last night at the kitchen table getting the new gauges into the cluster I bought. Finally got them all fit in after a lot of dremeling and measuring to make sure they were more or less even. I need to start working on the car during the weeknight evenings as well and try to just focus on completing one small project at a time. Still didn't get to the gas tank because the cobra tank has a vent tube for the baffled area that is too tall for the fuel hat to clear, and I am out of dremmel cut off wheels and my pipe cutter was broken. So once I get that clearanced I should be able to get the tank together and start running fuel lines on Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Got a little bit more done this weekend. Friday night I worked on getting the fuel hat/pumps/sender all together, and then broke the sender. So Saturday morning I got up early and headed over to pick and pull and spent two hours going over two mustangs to get what I needed. Got some new A pillars (since my old one was hacked up from the A pillar gauge pod), a new firewall cowl cover, and finally a fuel sender. Took a long time becuase now instead of mounting on 4 stands they only mount on 3. They put two on teh front, one on the rear, and for the mustangs they just drop that stand right on the fuel tank. AWESOME. Managed to find a jack and lift it up onto a couple spare stands they had to finally get the tank down adn get the sender. 10 min job turned into an hr because of that. Anyways, got the hat all together and the depth of the fuel pump figured out, but then this vent tube kept hitting on the billet fuel hat. Ended up cutting a little over 1.5-2" off of it. After three attempts of shortening it we finally got the hat assembly to fit inside. Ran the wires for the fuel pump (I left a couple spare red/black wires in there in case I decide to boost in the future and need another pump) and sealed up the wiring holes with Seal-All. Tank Together: That was about as far as I got thanks to the time lost at the pick and pull. Did finish the gauge pod mostly, and wanted to see how it looked in the car, so I mocked it up. I'm pretty happy with how they came out. Also mounted up the new powersteering cooler but forgot to get a pic. Ordered this powersteering reservoir though and a bunch of line, couplers, fittings, and the electrical connectors for the gauges so I can get that stuff all wired up. Nickel and dime, nickel and dime.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 So sweet. Gauges look amazing in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Race car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Keep it up, good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Love the progress!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 The shift knob will make it faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Thanks for the comments guys. (And DKilbourne, of course the shift knob will make it faster. Also, you lucked out on that deal. A month after I bought it from you LMR now offers a reproduction cobra knob for $30). Finally finalized where I am going to mount the fuel regulator after a lot of thinking things over and going back and forth. Was thinking maybe on the driver side where the stock fuse box is, but wasn't a fan of tucking all those wires under the fender. Plus the powersteering reservoir needs to go there too. Also looked at mounting it directly on the fuel rail, but not a fan of a big block on the side, not to mention there wasn't a lot of space to really make it work/get the lines to it. Decided to finalize the intake path, then the powersteering reservoir, and the new ecu (which will tuck very nice into the passenger fender and won't be seen). Then decided because there was such a giant hole on the passenger side where the stock intake used to go, thats where the regulator needed to go. Got some more 90* bends from jegs, test fit some line, and decided to mount it at an angle to make the transitions from the line to the reg easy and provide a nice straight shot from the reg to the fuel rail. TL;DR: Fuel regulator is going on the passenger side front and center. ENHANCE: Will be easy to check the lines, adjust pressure as needed, and easy to read the gauge here. Also, checked the fit of the strut tower bar, went on like a charm. The only thing it comes close to is the heater hoses, so no big deal. But no room for the 5.0 Engine cover. Ohh well. Maybe if I can find one to borrow I can check, but I don't think its gonna fit. Now that the regulator has a set position, goal for the weekend is to: 1) Make bracket for fuel regulator (Right now its got that NHRA approved zip tie mount) 2) Run lines to fuel tank 3) Make lines from tank to fuel filter / bracket 4) Mount Powersteering Reservoir/finish lines 5) Remount stock fuse box / wiring 6) Mount Exhaust 7) Mount new ECU / Start wiring If I can get through items 1-6, the car will physically be mechanically together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 You can use mine to check fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 You can use mine to check fit. Sounds good. If you feel like like checking it out this weekend I'm over around 161/71. I also need to see how a couple of your vacuum hoses are routed at the throttle body lol. Pm me for more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Decently successful weekend, but that fuel system took up all my time. Saturday I spent three hours making two brakets and half of the powersteering lines. Fuel Regulator bracket: Powersteering resevoir mount location (still need to drill / tap the line to the powersteering pump, otherwise its done) Powersteering cooler I put on a while ago: Lines for the powersteering cooler all done: Then on sunday we finally ran the lines. What a bitch. Lots of planning and figuring out where they would go. I still had the solid vapor tube line from the fuel tank to the engine, so I basically just followed that like the stock line did. Lots of holes, rivnuts, cushion clamps, zipties, and hours later, I have the fuel tank in with all the fuel hoses done. Initially ran them up in the fender well. There is actually a lot of room here and the shock and coil would have to completely FAIL for the wheel/tire to get up in it. There is about an inch clearance between the fuel lines to the fender well liner when its in the arch. Cushion clamps Down under the car Around the seat posts Down the tunnel (there is about 1.5-2" of clearance to the driveshaft) And out around the gas tank. Ended up just doing straight connections here. Originally i wanted to make some sort of easy to get to disconnect, but there just wasn't room and there is actually plenty of space to get the lines off the tank when you drop it about halfway. Shitty picture but TANK IS IN Decided to put the fuel filter in the fender arch. Easy to get to, still on the feed line before the regulator, and it tucks nicely out of the way. Feed line for the engine from the regulator done. It will tie up nicely on the strut tower brace. Regulator with Gauge Still need to find a place for the remote oil filter, mount exhaust, finish the powersteering reservoir, and then wiring. Hopefully this week I can get the oil filter and reservoir done, then tackle the exhaust this weekend, and hopefully start on the wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 And finally a general under body shot of the MM kmember with the engine / longtubes I have been meaning to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Sounds good. If you feel like like checking it out this weekend I'm over around 161/71. I also need to see how a couple of your vacuum hoses are routed at the throttle body lol. Pm me for more info How about you PM me if you need this stuff still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Uh oh. When is the tune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Uh oh. When is the tune? Not sure yet. I'm still just focused on trying to get everything up and running first. The nice part is I technically don't need a tune right away as the ecu is set up for the coyote from Ford. The only main thing I need is the MAF file for the JLT intake to at least be close. I will probably reach out to Brian by end of Feb if I get the car running by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Still looking bada$$... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2k2gt Posted February 11, 2017 Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 Awesome project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Another big weekend on the car. Friday night I got the vacuum lines for the engine figured out. Hard to see, but pretty got the interior vacuum controls for the HVAC, the signal for the fuel regulator, and the pneumatic control for the CMCV in the intakes all plumbed up. 3/8" vacuum line is stupid expensive, around $4 a foot. Also redid the hard line of the PCV breather with some flex hose so it wouldn't try to pull the insert out of the intake Saturday we got the oil filter relocation set up on the back of the bumper beam, as well as got the oil lines made up from the block to the filter. Also made up a new hydrboost to steering rack an line. It took forever to find the teflon o rings for the power steering an fitting adapters (apparently they are known as seals, not o rings). Then started setting up the exhaust. First the mid pipe, then the catback. Apparently someone didn't want them to touch thought. Exhaust tips are kinda Ehh. So I will probably end up changing them / tucking them back into the bumper a bit later on. Today I had to pick up a couple odds and ends and ended up finding the perfect sound tube delete block off for the intake pipe from Advance Auto. Its an expansion plug rubber expander, so it fits in nice and snug, and then you can tighten it down to hold in the intake. Also, we spent a lot of time with some bends, 3" pipe, and grinding / welding, but finally ended up with the exhaust completed under the car. That exhaust is I think 1-5/8" primaries to dual 3" collectors, 3" x pipe and 3" dual exhaust around the IRS, with straight through perforated mufflers. Its gonna be loud. Honestly, thats pretty much it for the mechanical side of things. Engine, IN Transmission, IN Drivetrain, IN Exhaust, DONE Cooling, DONE Powersteering, DONE Fuel system, DONE I have one AC line that we test fit tonight and will get welded up tomorrow/this week. Also need a cap for the top of the power steering reservoir. Now we get to start focusing on the wiring. Will start with the interior wiring, like the gauges, clutch switches, and transmission reverse lock out controller, then run the wiring out of the interior and the wiring from the engine inside in one focal point. Pretty much have the old harness figured out, just need to finish ripping out the wires I don't need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Nice. I agree on the tips....maybe youll get lucky and find a silver GT bumper somewhere sometime. Would work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTA09 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Nice. I agree on the tips....maybe youll get lucky and find a silver GT bumper somewhere sometime. Would work well. I may have one if your wanting a gt bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toph6888 Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I may have one if your wanting a gt bumper. I am in the market for a GT bumper. All the aftermarket ones with the cutout's done have "MUSTANG" in the bumper, but I'm back and forth on if I like that shaved look or not. Essentially this: http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/attachments/v6-talk/140273d1317324502-exterior-upgrades-2001-silver-mustang-what-should-i-get-rear-mustang-black.jpg VS. This: http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg498/desmondwilson58/MustangBumper3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Are you possibly going to lower the car? I've grown up looking at some nice pipes on FoxBody LX 5.0's, but the GTs used turndowns under the rear bumper valence...if you were going to drop the car at all, making more subtle exhaust tips may be a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 I am in the market for a GT bumper. All the aftermarket ones with the cutout's done have "MUSTANG" in the bumper, but I'm back and forth on if I like that shaved look or not. Essentially this: http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/attachments/v6-talk/140273d1317324502-exterior-upgrades-2001-silver-mustang-what-should-i-get-rear-mustang-black.jpg VS. This: http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg498/desmondwilson58/MustangBumper3.jpg That looks like a smoothed out cobra bumper. I say screw tailpipes and dump them out the side :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Are you possibly going to lower the car? I've grown up looking at some nice pipes on FoxBody LX 5.0's, but the GTs used turndowns under the rear bumper valence...if you were going to drop the car at all, making more subtle exhaust tips may be a change. Problem with this generation is that the rear bumper comes upward towards the back a lot more than the Fox GTs, which just kept going straight back. He would have to raise the exhaust up just to be able to turn it down and remain mostly hidden. Otherwise you will see the entire turndown and pipe from the side and 3/4 view. EDIT: Nevermind. This looks great from the back...the quad tip part is stupid. If it were just two simple turndowns that would be awesome and sleeperish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 The smoothed-out Cobra bumper and black-out filler panel looks sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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