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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:36 AM
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Started working on my lil project the other day

Here's the run down for those of you that dont know.

1990 LX Mustang 5.0


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5.3 short block
317 heads
ARP Head Studs
2002 ZO6 cam
LS6 valve springs
LS6 Intake
F-Body Oil Pan

Trans:
FLT TH400 RMVB w/trans brake
Vigalante 3600 converter
Hust Quarter Stick

Chassis:
AJE Kmember & Trans mount
BBK Subframe connectors
Baseline chromoly adjustable lowers
UMI non-adj. uppers
Maximum Motorsports 6 point bolt in cage w/ swing out door bars
Granatelli A Arms
Granatelli front Coil overs 175#
Comp Eng 3 way rear shocks
Strange 10 way Struts
UPR C/C plates

Turbo Kit:
PTK C5 Turbo kit
Billet PT6265's with .68 A/R housing
Precision 39mm wategates

Fuel System:
Aeromotive Stealth in tank Fuel System
Aeromotive Rails
80lb injectors
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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Day 1:

Got the motor, trans and old k-member out pretty quick thanx to my brother.


Got the AJE member and all the front suspension bolted back up and called it a early night.




Going to start cleaning up all the wires in side the engine bay tomorrow and get rid of anything Im not gunna need.

Should have the motor and trans in the car within the next day or so and then Ill move onto the fuel system then the turbo kit.

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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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Wow.. thats an awesome project you got going on.. seriously though good work man
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Day 2:

First thing I took care of was the steering rack and got that fixed.

I didnt get as much as I wanted done yesterday but I did get it cleaned up quite a bit today.



Cleaned the interior out a bit



Pulled the engine wiring harness and degreased the engine bay.

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After:


Did I mention I HATE wires!
This lil bastard took 2 1/2 hours to pull through the firewall.


Tomorrow I'm going to pull the factory fuel system and install the new setup.

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Day 3:

Got the old fuel system pulled and the new one in today.





Ran the fuel line but I'm gunna wait till I get the motor in to finish it.

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Similar build to mine, have to install the fuel system, cross my fingers and hit the key Thursday finally. Keep us updated, I lovvvve LS swapping Fox bodies.
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Day 4:
Pulled my old shifter today and got the new one in and ready for the trans.
I had to pull apart the old B&M shifter and use the mounting bracket, talk about a PAIN in the ***!

Here's a pic with the new shifter installed:
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Are you using a Holcombe drop plate?
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is that a sump..wow thats a bad *** lookuin one there..looks kinda scary if that thing drags bumper...
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Originally Posted by RATBOX
Are you using a Holcombe drop plate?
Not sure what ur talking about, pls explain.

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is that a sump..wow thats a bad *** lookuin one there..looks kinda scary if that thing drags bumper...
I plan on gearing it not to stand up that high but if it does get out of hand Ill throw some wheelie bars under for track visits.
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What kind of power are you looking for?
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Originally Posted by LS1PUNK
Not sure what ur talking about, pls explain.
Drops a quarter stick or similar shifter down into the trans tunnel, then it all goes back together stock appearing with the boot and etc. Bought one for my LX, kind of a neat part and ends up looking pretty stealthy.





Sorry for the retardedly huge pics.
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by boosteds10
What kind of power are you looking for?
Not really worried about how much it puts down just what it runs at the track but 600+ would be nice.
Originally Posted by RATBOX
Drops a quarter stick or similar shifter down into the trans tunnel, then it all goes back together stock appearing with the boot and etc. Bought one for my LX, kind of a neat part and ends up looking pretty stealthy
Thats a nice piece, I just pulled apart the B&M shifter that came with the car and bolted the new shifter to the plate that mounts to the floor.

PM me a link on where I can get that drop plate.

Thanx Tim
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Cool build man, looking forward to seeing the end result
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I've got a Holcomb mount that I ended up not using. PM me if you are interested.

Good luck on the build, I'll be watching.
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unstang, PM me a price shipped to 77506

Thanx TIm
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Originally Posted by RATBOX
Drops a quarter stick or similar shifter down into the trans tunnel, then it all goes back together stock appearing with the boot and etc. Bought one for my LX, kind of a neat part and ends up looking pretty stealthy.





Sorry for the retardedly huge pics.
I've been contemplating buying this plate. I have a hurst quarter stick and havent been able to get a definite answer whether or not the lever will hit the dash or not with with holcomb plate. Can you help me on that?

Awesome car btw! I'm building an 87 notch with a single t70 5.3.
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Originally Posted by 2XR95Z28
I've been contemplating buying this plate. I have a hurst quarter stick and havent been able to get a definite answer whether or not the lever will hit the dash or not with with holcomb plate. Can you help me on that?

Awesome car btw! I'm building an 87 notch with a single t70 5.3.
Yes, it will. You'll have to trim the tunnel a bit to get it exactly where you want it. Best way is to trim, set the console and radio/plate in and do so until you get it to where it'll mount without hitting. Remember to run it through park and all gears to see that it clears everything. Took some time, but mine clears everything fine.
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Messed with the car for a lil bit today. Either I lost the bolts that are suppose to come with the AJE k-member or mine didnt come with them but I had to drive around town today and find the right bolts for the motor mounts and bellhousing.

Sorry for the crappy pics, I have no Idea what I did with my camera.






Tomorrow Im going to finish the fuel lines, clean up the trans and hopefully get the converter and trans all bolted up.

Here's a couple pics of my doorstops.


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I love it.

Very nice build.
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