Re: 1986 Mustang GT Project

FalconEh February 2nd 2015, 8:41 pm

dfree383 wrote:
FalconEh wrote: Are you putting the lightweight factory package on it too, while you are waiting on the heads?

Never seen one, got minimum weights the the car is required to hit.

^^^ Like jeffgfg said, basically removing all optional equipment leaving you with a base unit. I am not sure if your class will allow removal of the heater box and sound deadening material, but the optional equipment in 86 was; power windows, power locks, cruise control, A/C, Premium sound system (5-speakers + EQ VS 3-speakers no EQ), interior light decor group (courtesy door lights/console lights), rear window defrost. Removing any of these optional items you may have including the wiring,switches, lights, brackets. pumps etc. that they come with. The GT package did include items like tilt, full gauges, console, vanity mirrors. Ideally coming in under the minimum weight and adding it back where you want it to be. If your class does allow additional removal of non essential components, then wiper motors, sound deadening materials, and basically anything they do not mandate should either come off or be replaced with a lighter one.

As to the trans, I know a few lead sleds that have had good luck with the Jerico, but maybe some of the transmission guy will weigh in on that.

FalconEh February 13th 2015, 9:24 pm

Bump for S/??

dfree383 February 14th 2015, 2:51 pm

Looking at transmissions and clutch setups

A legal short block is complete, waiting on Randy for the heads.

I need to get some gears and a spool too.

bigblock t-bird February 15th 2015, 1:41 pm

http://boninfanteracing.com/ http://www.gforcetransmissions.com/tran_g101a.asp This should work for you. Steve

dfree383 March 2nd 2015, 10:50 pm

Talked with Gforce... Ohhhh my ass hurts! It's a chunk out of my wallet!

But man those guys are on there game.

QtrWarrior March 3rd 2015, 4:10 am

You wanna play...... You gotta pay......... Shocked

dfree383 March 3rd 2015, 11:48 am

No kidding, did pick up some aluminum brake drums and a few more core parts yesterday, it's slowly coming together.

bigblock t-bird March 20th 2015, 8:43 pm

What trans and clutch did you go with? This is a 1/4 mile deal, How much you going to turn it. Steve

dfree383 March 29th 2015, 11:39 am

Ended up buying a Richmond 5 speed off Wayne

As for the clutch it's an Ace slipper deal. It's being built as we speak should have it in a month or two.

Not sure on the rpm yet I have a few ideas but I have never played with such a shitty intake and a valve train like this. This thing is a lot different than a full boogie race engine.

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