Turbo ltx notch!

[Ryan Stout]

Long story short. Frame bent on camaro, bought this for $1500 off of a buddy.

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[Jayz28]

Wow, I always wanted to do this!!!! Let me come help. Please!!! lol

[popo8]

Was he planning on doing a swap to it... is that why no motor?

[Fastbird]

Frame bent on Camaro....or frame TWISTED on Camaro? The latter would be a lot cooler. :D

[popo8]

Frame bent on Camaro....or frame TWISTED on Camaro? The latter would be a lot cooler. :D
Thats def true... ^^^^

[Ryan Stout]

Haha it has twisted so some extent.

It had a 5.0, kid wanted to do an LS swap to it. Kid then lost interest and traded my buddy for an old Polaris predator. Buddy was gonna do a 351w, then had a kid and started a new job, no time for it. So I picked it up.

[popo8]

Niceeeee....

[Ryan Stout]

It's actually got LS mounts, but I just don't have the heart to do it.

[popo8]

Good. :)

[Sahara54]

I approve of this build. You need to have a gopro on you when you tell people it's an LTX. The reactions will be amazing.

[dawdaw]

Those rims need to be scrapped. .. Some single bead lock billet specialties would look sweet money bags :)

Don't go back to pump gas :disagree:

[Ryan Stout]

Haha, I'll probably keep it e85 so I'm not throwing more tuning in the mix for now, we'll see.

I'm hoping for some 15x10 and 15x3.5 dark stars. 275 pros on the back. Kinda like this guy.
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[dawdaw]

An alumastar in black would look sick sick sick on the front!

[Ryan Stout]

Oh good idea!

[dawdaw]

Might as well put a pt118 on it to :)

[Ryan Stout]

Why not? Make it twins!

[Flyinz]

Nice! I've always like the Notch body styles.

[GuillaumeC]

Love the notch Fox bodies, looking forward to seeing a turbo LT1 notch! :)

[Ryan Stout]

Well it bolts in great.
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And most of my old stuff fits! Not sure if I wanna reuse it or start from scratch and do what I want the first time....

[popo8]

Wow... looks right at home in there.

[SSlowBoat]

Now I'm looking for a fox lol nice man

[GuillaumeC]

I absolutely love seeing that LT1 in the foxbody :D

What headers are those? I want some!

[Ryan Stout]

Theyre headers I made a few years ago. I'm surprised they fit.

[Jayz28]

Gawd that thing is gonna be sweet!!!

[Fastbird]

My goodness, look at all that engine bay room!

[Ryan Stout]

My goodness, look at all that engine bay room!
And I haven't even started making more!

[GuillaumeC]

Anything has a lot of engine bay room compared to the LT1 F-body... :P

[79LT1Monte]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/18/429ac8d617a75d9597362c0f9de434c8.jpg

I had a lot of fun in my 83 notch, my first "racecar" and I use the term loosely. Another case of building what you have to work with. Can't wait to see this making passes.

[JCzNova]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/18/429ac8d617a75d9597362c0f9de434c8.jpg

I had a lot of fun in my 83 notch, my first "racecar" and I use the term loosely. Another case of building what you have to work with. Can't wait to see this making passes.

I remember the test drive in that 4-speed like it was week. :D

[Ryan Stout]

Played around a bit in the garage tonight. Trying to decide if I wanna stuff that huge thing in there or go twins. (Radiator is for mockup only firebird_1995 ).

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[Ryan Stout]

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Sits so nice. Will be sick with dark stars on it I think.

[GuillaumeC]

when in doubt, use the big turbo... :D

[popo8]

when in doubt, use the big turbo... :D
I like this guy^^^

Are u Brian Spilner?


"Give me two of the BIG ones..."


Lol

[Fastbird]

I like this guy^^^

Are u Brian Spilner?


"Give me two of the BIG ones..."


Lol

That's EXACTLY what I was going to say. "Two of the big ones."

[popo8]

That's EXACTLY what I was going to say. "Two of the big ones."
Lol...

[popo8]

Guess I was "too soon junior."

[Dan Jaeger]

'and I need em by tonight'

[blkchevyz]

nice build. do love a nice looking fox body.

[SexyTransAm]

Cant wait to see this car at the shootout... in my rear view!

[Ryan Stout]

Maybe in the lanes [emoji14]

[Ryan Stout]

Playing around a bit. Don't mind the mess, I work 7 days a week and car time>*, when Lacey is asleep at least.
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[popo8]

Good lookin wheels!!!

[shadowbandit]

Yes for that car killer setup

[blackbirdws6]

Wheels look good

[Ryan Stout]

Thanks guys. I can't wait to get it going.

[dawdaw]

You decided on a turbo ?

[Ryan Stout]

Gonna do chassis and drivetrain first to give me time to make up my mind lol.

[Ryan Stout]

Through floor subframe connectors ordered. Ripping off these shitty ones. Interior work started.

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[79LT1Monte]

Not that you need it but there's some weight savings there.

[Ryan Stout]

Oh I'm doing all I can within reason. Keepin radio and heat tho.

Center console is heavy! More so than the back seat.

[Ryan Stout]

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This is gonna take a while.

[Jayz28]

All I want for Christmas!! ;)

Love the wheels!!

[popo8]

Better hurry!

Only 8 months left... lol

[Ryan Stout]

Better hurry!

Only 8 months left... lol
I'm seriously worried lol. Work 7 days a week, I only get a few hours a day on it. It needs a lot of work but I'm just happy with how clean it is to start with.

[Ryan Stout]

Around the dash bars, through the dash, or keep it 6pt?

Putting in thru the floor SFCs soon, wanna keep heat and a radio in it.

[Ryan Stout]

6pt it gets!

Sfc install progress.
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[oldschool]

Unique build...and thats really hard to do these days! You'll have to do something about the 5.0 emblems on the side lol. Good luck!

[Ryan Stout]

I'd like some 6.3 emblems made similarly lol. Or an LTX badge.

[popo8]

I'd like some 6.3 emblems made similarly lol. Or an LTX badge.
Hang in there... working on a sponsor that may be able to help out with that.

[Ryan Stout]

Hang in there... working on a sponsor that may be able to help out with that.
Sweet!!!

[Ryan Stout]

Pass side SFC channel cut. Taking my sweet time.

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[popo8]

U have 8 months man... take ur time... do it RIGHT and u will be happier. U seem more motivated latley.

[Ryan Stout]

U have 8 months man... take ur time... do it RIGHT and u will be happier. U seem more motivated latley.
I'm definitely taking my sweet time. It's gonna be nice when done.

[popo8]

I'm definitely taking my sweet time. It's gonna be nice when done.
Im excited to see the final product...

[Ryan Stout]

Im excited to see the final product...
Oh me too, trust me.

[Ryan Stout]

I'm far from a pro, so kind words please. Welding this thick stuff to floor pan is a challenge.

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It goes 2" into the front rail, down the middle frame rail, and then goes 8" into the rear rail. Plug welded into front and rear rails. Way sturdier than bolt on or regular weld ons.


Yes the front floor pan welds look way better in person. The halogen made em look funny.

[Ryan Stout]

My garage buddy. I really don't think she's scared of anything. Can be a mean little shit. Fastbird
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[Ryan Stout]

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FEAR NOT!!

[Ryan Stout]

PG or 4l80?

With a PG it'll be 800whp ish and 2800lbs.

[shownomercy]

Glide

[SexyTransAm]

Glide with a bolt on OD

[firebird_1995]

Definitely do not need a 4l80e and something that light unless you plan on doing a lot of street driving. I would personally opt for a th400 with a 28 inch tall tire and 3.50 gearing. The car will be light enough to get off the line without effort and still have enough gear for the big end

[dawdaw]

Glide with a 3.08 or 3.25 gear. Leave 8 to 12 lbs. See ya!

[dawdaw]

Or a 4L60E and leave off 25 lbs :)

[GuillaumeC]

I'd go with a TH400.

My RX7 will be a street car, similar weight and power and I'm going with a TH400 and 3.08/3.27 gears.

I loved the TH400 in the Caprice and I'm sticking with it.

[Ryan Stout]

Currently run an 80 and it's heavy. I never felt the need to lock it up, even with 28" tires and 3.5x gears. I hear tons of good about glides. Guy at work has 5 of em. May try to snatch one up to build.

It's a street car, but I'll make exceptions. I'm considering a 400 also. I just wanna keep it light. Maybe I'm on YB too much lol.

Think I can get out of the hole with a glide?

[Ryan Stout]

Or a 4L60E and leave off 25 lbs :)
And carry a 5 gal bucket to take it back home in?

[Ryan Stout]

Glide with a bolt on OD
Not a bad idea....

[GuillaumeC]

Not a bad idea....

Doesn't really make sense to me.

Glide needs a different rear gear because of the tall first gear, then you add the OD unit (which is expensive) to make it driveable.

You could just get a TH400 with a shorter first gear and use a tall gear in the diff. No need for OD. :)

IMHO, of course.

Weight wise, the TH400 is 30 lbs heavier than a PG but a GVOD weight around 40 lbs.

[Ryan Stout]

Doesn't really make sense to me.

Glide needs a different rear gear because of the tall first gear, then you add the OD unit (which is expensive) to make it driveable.

You could just get a TH400 with a shorter first gear and use a tall gear in the diff. No need for OD. :)

IMHO, of course.

Weight wise, the TH400 is 30 lbs heavier than a PG but a GVOD weight around 40 lbs.
Ah valid point.

[dawdaw]

And carry a 5 gal bucket to take it back home in?

make that two 5 gallon buckets lol...

either a glide or th400 WILL work... you will be able to make enough wheel speed to get that 1.80 first gear to work... up to you really. i personally would get a glide with a fti converter and not look back.

[Ryan Stout]

I called fti. $619 for a converter. $1300 for a 900hp trans, $2000 for a 1200hp trans IIRC.

[GuillaumeC]

TH400 or PG?

[Ryan Stout]

PG.

Didn't ask about a 400. Only issue I have with a 400 is that I already have an 80.

Guy at work has 5 PGs laying around from his circle track bomber. Wonder if he'd let up on one. It's 2 gears, how hard can it be to build? I've done a stock th350,couple c6s.

[firebird_1995]

Maybe he would give you a package deal on two? Muahahahahha

[Ryan Stout]

Muahahahhahahaha.

My round round buddy has built a few. He's gonna send me the name of a good book. May give it a shot. It's just 2 speeds, right?

[firebird_1995]

Yea how hard can it be?

[shownomercy]

PG is the simplest to build from what I have read. Just get a fancy case for it.

[firebird_1995]

Pg it is then ryan....

[Ryan Stout]

I see jakes charges like 2300 for a PG to hold my combo. IMO that's a tad steep for a PG. RPM, a very good kinda local shop quoted me 3k!!

I think I can do one myself for much less. Now FTI is like 1400, but I'm considering other options.

Guy at work wants $200 for an unknown condition PG that he says drove 5 years ago.

Not 100% sold yet but I'm damn close.

[firebird_1995]

Yikes that is steep. Maybe a 400 would be cheaper to build?

[Ryan Stout]

If I go 400, I'll just keep my 80. O looked at my receipt for it last night, just to see what I could get out of it....a PG isn't so bad now LOL.

[GuillaumeC]

If I go 400, I'll just keep my 80. O looked at my receipt for it last night, just to see what I could get out of it....a PG isn't so bad now LOL.

Why?

The 400 is cheaper, smaller & lighter than a 4L80.

FWIW I paid my TH400 2200$ @ Hughes Performance. It's their competition prepped TH400 with transbrake, rated for 1000 hp in my 4200 lbs Caprice.
I ran it a couple years with no issues at all. I even towed my boat with the car lol.

[Ryan Stout]

Why?

The 400 is cheaper, smaller & lighter than a 4L80.

FWIW I paid my TH400 2200$ @ Hughes Performance. It's their competition prepped TH400 with transbrake, rated for 1000 hp in my 4200 lbs Caprice.
I ran it a couple years with no issues at all. I even towed my boat with the car lol.
Does anybody have the weights of these things? I've always heard that a th400 and 80 are very close. I didn't know they were that cheap (if lacey heard me say 2200 is cheap she'd kill me). Damnit don't do this to me! Haha

[GuillaumeC]

TH400 = 135 lbs
4L80e = 178 lbs

http://www.jakesperformance.com/4L80E_FAQ.html

[Ryan Stout]

That's not terrible. Iirc my 80 is like no converter.

[GuillaumeC]

It's a 43 lbs difference, thats a lot IMO.

[Ryan Stout]

I'm about to fuck this all up....

My buddy just offered to trade me my old t56 back. It blew 3rd gear on him last fall. RPM is replacing it, new seals, and re-faceplating the gear. It's also getting a new input shaft. Here's what it's got (I still have reciepts)
T56-$700
Building/faceplating the t56-$3700 see pic
Sfi bell-$450
McLeod twin -$1200?
And getting freshened up while repaired.

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Do I trade back or take the offer of $3000 I got and buy a PG.

Damnit!

I want a fast as shit street car that can run a time when needed.

[Gette]

Nice build BTW. Nothing better then seeing a chevy motor in a ford body... "Body made Ford tough, heart beat by Chevrolet"

I would go with the T56...

[popo8]

If u want a consistent. ..fast race car that can go on the street... stay auto. If u want more fun on the street with slightly lower ets...amd prob less consistency go stick.

[Ryan Stout]

If u want a consistent. ..fast race car that can go on the street... stay auto. If u want more fun on the street with slightly lower ets...amd prob less consistency go stick.
I'm so torn between them.

I do know that sometimes I pretend like I'm shifting when driving alone haha. Shoot I do it in the garage late at night. I can't be the only one, right?

[popo8]

Hahaha... ur not alone.

Ok since ur torn let me ask u this.... do u want consistency? Do u want faster ET (No matter how fast or good we all think we can shift... its not faster than an automatic)?

[shownomercy]

The T56 can trap higher and potentially be more fun, but you won't be good at ET's by this shootout.

Also may be hard to get up on the turbos with a T56, and or, launching may be fun times.

[NightTrain66]

I would guess the "average 6 speed turbo car" to be 1/2 a second slower in the 1/4 mile compared to the same set up with a TH400, glide, etc in the same car.

Launching under boost will help 60 ft A LOT and staying under boost the entire way down the track will help ET's A LOT.

I know there are exceptions and all but for the most part, there is a HUGE difference in track times.

To put that into perspective it could be a 9.30 with a 6 speed or 8.80's with an auto.

If you want it fast at the track, stick with the TH 400 or glide (depsning on street use).

Lloyd

[SexyTransAm]

To hell with a high hp turbo stick car at the track. Good luck getting clean passes

[Ryan Stout]

PG it is. Lloyd really put it into perspective.

[blackbirdws6]

As much as I enjoy rowing the gears, I couldn't recommend going with a stick for your build. Auto/PG that shit.

[Ryan Stout]

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They say you can't fit twin pumps....I'll show them!

[popo8]

Hahahaha.... di u cut a hole in ur tank?

[blackbirdws6]

And if so, it appears a hole saw was not used. Cmon now!

[shownomercy]

Why not just sump the silly thing...

[GuillaumeC]

You can also use the Granatelli pick up and an external pump like a Magnafuel.

A little more money, but it's a reliable 1000+ hp fuel delivery setup.


http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/grn-gm-ti7998/overview/

[Ryan Stout]

No sump, want it internal.

No hole saw because it was already a 1" hole for a vent and that's exactly where the baffles are. That and no metal shavings with tin snips. I'll clean it up nice n pretty.

[Ryan Stout]

I was gonna get a cell and a magnafuel but I have 2 AEM 320s. Figured I may as well use em.

Gonna buy or make a sending unit and use that to drop it in.

[Ryan Stout]

Bracket mocked up. Probably gonna make another out of stainless. Seems like it'll work pretty well. Sits at same height as other pump in the same trough. Gonna put a Y block on it and run a -10 to the rails, and a -8 back. Ya know....growing room. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/21/667c8f9410b2f88c21b92aeccca330e5.jpg

[harner]

Looking forward to seeing more progress. So far so good! What rear and gear do you plan on running?

[Ryan Stout]

Looking forward to seeing more progress. So far so good! What rear and gear do you plan on running?
Probably a 3.27:1. That'll get me to 150mph ish in the 1/4. My goal is to make a parachute a necessity eventually. 850whp, 2970lbs with me in it should net it right around there I'd say. And it'll be tall enough to cruise without OD.

[dawdaw]

what rear 8.8?
how hardyou gonna spin the motor?

[Ryan Stout]

Yeah its an 8.8
Probably 6500ish. Maybe a tad higher if I go SR before the shootout. All depending.

[79LT1Monte]

Ryan Stout are you going e85 still? I was talking to Bill at BP Automotive today and he is working on something that may interest you. green96ta

[Ryan Stout]

I was planning on going pump gas. Closest e85 station is an hour away. Though I do have a 55 gal drum to burn and I'm keeping the e85 capability.

Now ya got me thinkin.

[Ryan Stout]

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Single plane!

[slow4thgen]

This is awesome. I'm getting started on swapping an SN95 right now, so I'm sure I will be paying close attention to yours. It'll be pretty sweet to see 2 LTX swapped mustangs at the shootout! Except mine won't be as fast lol.

[dawdaw]

Mill that water neck off for some weight savings captain !

[GuillaumeC]

Mill that water neck off for some weight savings captain !

And a cleaner look! :)

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[ZGOBYBY]

Late to the game... BUT... this is epic.

[JCzNova]

About time to update that Sig, isn't it?

31666

[ZGOBYBY]

Ryan Stout... I hope you make it to the Indy SCT this year with that thing. I've got just the race for you man! It will be an awesome time this year if you can make it.

[Ryan Stout]

About time to update that Sig, isn't it?

31666
Yeah its a tad old lol. I had to think about where that pic came from lol.


Yeah I definitely plan on making it to SCT Jen. My buddy has that turbo lt1 blazer that's gonna be even quicker by then too.

[JCzNova]

Yeah its a tad old lol. I had to think sout where that pic came from lol.


Yeah I definitely plan on making it to SCT Jen. My buddy has that turbo lt1 blazer that's gonna be even quicker by then too.

Brian Earl Spilner helped me break into your garage, because this is about Race Wars... And you know he can't lose again.

[Ryan Stout]

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SFCs are done. 5 lug front stuff is here. Just need front tires.

[383z]

This build makes no damn sense, but I like it a lot! Lol I love my Lt1 and I love notch Mustangs, but I never thought about combining the two. If I did, I'd need an engine like Ryan's to pull it off. Great work and thats is crazy.

[Ryan Stout]

I think that's why I love this thing, it makes no sense. Ford guys are pissed because it's GM powered. GM guys are pissed because it's not an LS. Chrysler guys cry and pee the bed regardless. So no matter what, sense will never be made lol.

[Ryan Stout]

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Late night date with the grinder. Not too bad for not using a mill. Have a bridgeport at work. I can use it but I plan on using their TIG a lot and don't wanna wear out my welcome. Just a cheapie Hurricane anyway.

[Ryan Stout]

And a cleaner look! :)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/mtl9c1/RX7/IMG_3103.jpg
What all bolt holes did you have to modify?

[GuillaumeC]

I kept only the 4 outer. Milled the useless parts of the intake off, welded the holes shut.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/mtl9c1/RX7/intake.jpg


Then we shot peened the intake to give it a more "factory" look.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/mtl9c1/RX7/intake-1.jpg

Then it was ported and the holes drilled.

[Ryan Stout]

Gotcha. Hmmmmm

[Ryan Stout]

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5 lug conversion on the drivers side done. Front tires are on the way. decided I'm gonna weld up all the bolt holes and redrill them, and gonna weld up the coolant ports. Yes, that's where the ltx badge is really going, gotta represent somehow!

[blackbirdws6]

Moving right along. Won't the snuffleupagus cover up the LTx plate?

[popo8]

... Yes, that's where the ltx badge is really going, gotta represent somehow!


Love it!!!

[shownomercy]

Moving right along. Won't the snuffleupagus cover up the LTx plate?

This is racecar, prob have a elbow pointed to firewall and run the cold side through firewall for a a2w ic on pax seat.

[Ryan Stout]

This is racecar, prob have a elbow pointed to firewall and run the cold side through firewall for a a2w ic on pax seat.
After I get it running, that's the plan!

Gonna keep it simple for now, may 2 is the new wedding date and it has to run by then.

[Ryan Stout]

Moving right along. Won't the snuffleupagus cover up the LTx plate?
Never seen anyone spell snufleupagus lmao.

For now yeah.

[shownomercy]

After I get it running, that's the plan!

Gonna keep it simple for now, may 2 is the new wedding date and it has to run by then.

Gah, making me super jelli

[Ryan Stout]

Gah, making me super jelli
http://i.imgur.com/A8DvWAG.gif

[blackbirdws6]

This is racecar, prob have a elbow pointed to firewall and run the cold side through firewall for a a2w ic on pax seat.

My bad. Forgot this was a racecar for a moment. Carry on.


Never seen anyone spell snufleupagus lmao.

For now yeah.

Its a commonly used term here in NJ for boost builds.

[Ryan Stout]

Expect updates soon. Lacey got on my eBay and ordered $500 worth of shit I had on my watch list. There's not much more that I need to make it run now.

Front tires are on the way also.

[Ryan Stout]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/03/b5923125aa3a23000bc53e2a000340eb.jpg

[Ryan Stout]

Adjusted the suspension so it's not sitting all whopperjawed.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/04/b5705f76d732a947ab2f4848d194647c.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/04/e6c4bcf1016bcaab55740d0dc8af28fa.jpg

[popo8]

Mmmmmmm. .. Whopper.

[Ryan Stout]

Speedometer gear kit and 92mm TB, check!

[Ryan Stout]

Headers are here along with vband flanges. Gonna get cooking soon!

[blackbirdws6]

You plan on tossing it on the rollers this time to see what it's putting down?

[Ryan Stout]

Yeah I'd like to sometime.

[Ryan Stout]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/10/d5247961930e475b25f00fa300e54bd7.jpg
Level 3 FTI Powerglide. Took 2 business days from order date to have it at my door. Good call dawdaw.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/10/635b98771dc9ee616325976092be846b.jpg
Shop cat

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/10/bec47496c6aceb2c4d970a22bd8d1a5a.jpg92mm tb.

[popo8]

DAMN... 92mm!!!!

[dawdaw]

Sweet! Greg at fti is the man.

That cat is coo lookingl. Mine Likes to sit on my radiator cover while I work

[Ryan Stout]

Yeah I'm pretty happy.

Kitty is funny. Good cat, just kinda hangs out. Fastbird has her 2 kittens she had last year.

[Fastbird]

Hardly kittens anymore. Fat dumb and happy cats.

[Ryan Stout]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/10/c4ed4a850db9a507dfcbbf572d1b05ba.jpg

KITTIES!

[Ryan Stout]

So I need ideas badly. I'm having issues with plug clearance on primary #2. My BR6ES plugs fit, but the boot won't fit and I'd have to pull a header to change it. I found a Champion plug that barely fits, it's the correct heat range but they only make it in a projected tip (PN 7071, rc12pyp). NGK makes a short plug (ktm dirtbike plug) that I can use but it's 2 stages colder than mine now and I used to foul my plugs with anything in its heat range (br8ecm). So my options are limited. I really don't wanna go chopping on a header unless I know it'll work. Here's pics. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/13/bfe7f96327eba60c7cf706c4ea374788.jpg
It's the lower, inner primary.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/13/bd6c2b633e725ae597c589d9cb2ec674.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/13/c747872200cec17ae63293c19a88b27d.jpg
That's with my br6es plugs.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/13/998cb82a348912849fc66e602876de43.jpg
With the champion.


Ebay headers, I know. I either fix this header or go supercharger.

[dawdaw]

throwing this out there, i honestly have never seen anyone do it but what about getting chris to build you some spacers that push that header out like 3/8 of an inch?

[Ryan Stout]

I actually have a set of flanges I can make spacers into. Think that'd work? I could tig em on at work so I won't need 2 gaskets.

[Ryan Stout]

It'd be close on fender room but may work

[Flyinz]

What about slightly, putting a dent in that header tube? Just enough to get the boot on, but not too much that it would restrict flow?

[Ryan Stout]

I've thought about it too. I just don't wanna neck it down much more. These LE trickflows have big ports and I hate going to 1 5/8 as it is. May be an option though.

[blackbirdws6]

Really can't tell but do you have the header gasket installed? I see the issue and doubt the gasket would make a big difference. Spacer as mentioned would be the ideal solution. Ding on the header may be easiest though.

[Ryan Stout]

Plan on copper rtv. Wonder if I can use a spacer and mill em at like a 10° angle at work.

[firebird_1995]

If you have enough flange thickness just mill the flange at an angle. Leave at least 1/4 on the thin side. That should give you quite a bit of angle in itself

[Ryan Stout]

True. Gonna go do some measuring in a bit

[shadowbandit]

Dam everyone said the Same thing I was thinking spacer on a angle mig the to flanges together and boom problem solved

[Ryan Stout]

No good updates. Radio shack is goin out of business. 70% off electrical switches/lights/etc. Got a bag full of goodies for $15. WINNING

[Sahara54]

No good updates. Radio shack is goin out of business. 70% off electrical switches/lights/etc. Got a bag full of goodies for $15. WINNING

Is that a local thing or they going the way of blockbuster?

[Ryan Stout]

Is that a local thing or they going the way of blockbuster?
I heard they filed bankruptcy. Not positive tho.

[firebird_1995]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/15/650a2f9ed9447964078adcc5bb677cd5.jpg
My radio shack haul. 250 worth of stuff for 50 bucks. (notice that serial converter in there, winning!)

[Ryan Stout]

Nice!! I was hoping to snag up some of those terminal strip they carry but the walls at mine were bare.

Guy behind the counter tried to tell me it's just that one that's leaving because the rent at the mall is too high LOL.

[Ryan Stout]

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss30/ryan_stout88/Mobile%20Uploads/20150218_011914_zpssyrqzy84.jpg (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/ryan_stout88/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150218_011914_zpssyrqzy84.jpg.html)

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss30/ryan_stout88/Mobile%20Uploads/20150218_001937_zpskerhb4t0.jpg (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/ryan_stout88/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150218_001937_zpskerhb4t0.jpg.html)

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss30/ryan_stout88/Mobile%20Uploads/20150218_001952_zpssgdj23wc.jpg (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/ryan_stout88/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150218_001952_zpssgdj23wc.jpg.html)

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss30/ryan_stout88/Mobile%20Uploads/20150218_011638_zpsjfd1jbhj.jpg (http://s558.photobucket.com/user/ryan_stout88/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150218_011638_zpsjfd1jbhj.jpg.html)
Not sure if I want to make brackets for the stock lt1 rails or just buy rails.

[dawdaw]

Super glue your injectors in

[Ryan Stout]

Not much notable progress lately. Finished removing the rest of the sound deadening material, started on the torque box stiffeners, intake is just about done.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/26/17e6390b3cd6b983fd99ac569ae47b65.jpgMy little helper last night.

[popo8]

What is a torque box stifner?

[Ryan Stout]

You bolt and weld them where the upper and lower control arms connect to the chassis. I guess mustangs tend to try to rip them out. Basically it just supports the frame around it.

[Ryan Stout]

http://image.mustang50magazine.com/f/8959370/m5lp_0112_real_04_z+fox_mustang_real_street_suspen sion+torque_box_reinforcement.jpg

[popo8]

Ohhh. Ok. This car is gonna be SERIOUS.

[Ryan Stout]

I hope so. I can't wait to drive it!

[popo8]

Im lookin fwd to some vids..

[Ryan Stout]

Interior is almost back in. Excuse the dog (Ella), once she sees the car door open, she hops in and refuses to get out. Talk about a PITA to put carpet in with.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/03/ed25a739212118dba590375e4b91a2bb.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/03/d5f7a49db4ea100466fffa7f6b453d89.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/03/4efd33f794f97095f450c9b455095d38.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/03/a7d17815ec0f5e70d057e512e4d4a828.jpg

[bustedassz28]

That's funny, my girlie does the same thing,( usually with dirty paws tho :/ )cute pup

[popo8]

Nice... is it gonna be full interior?

[Ryan Stout]

Thanks. She's a German Shepherd/Beagle, if you can imagine how that went lol. She may actually make it to the shootout with us.

Yeah, I may get some Kirkeys sometime and change the yauges, but I won't gut it. Probably a 6pt bar before the shootout.

[Ryan Stout]

Got lots done tonight. Interior is 90% done.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/8bac946dd5d4343c78fc211cbc422044.jpg


Header dimpled just enough to work. Fenderwell removed and fenderwell cut out to fit street car stuff in there. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/07/b6126fa99134e011229b1fb9434c5e78.jpg

Now, do I make the TB facing forward or sideways? No IC, so it's a straight shot to the turbo. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/07/b378a6752638d74c86b867e82646e210.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/07/3d03c816a729447d01044d75fa82f29a.jpg

[popo8]

Id aim the tb whichever way makes plumbing easier.

[Flyinz]

And the straighter shot, into the TB, the better.(less turns, bends)

[popo8]

That is one pretty intake and tb.

[blackbirdws6]

Lookin good

[Ryan Stout]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/78e0d5626c050e4c62f62f9e05e1a0b0.jpg

To wrap or not to wrap.....

[Ryan Stout]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/3c5768808c5aa0f27806c19b48db44cb.jpg

Waiting on a vband, so I started wiring.

[Fastbird]

Wow there's so much room!

[Ryan Stout]

Oh just wait til you see how well the turbo fits. I'll have more room then an na f body. It's got more usable room for sure.

[popo8]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/09/78e0d5626c050e4c62f62f9e05e1a0b0.jpg

To wrap or not to wrap.....
No wrap... 2 pretty.

Whose stealth in the nack ground!?!?!?!

[GuillaumeC]

Wow there's so much room!

Everything has room when compared to the F-body... ;)

[JCzNova]

No wrap... 2 pretty.

Whose stealth in the nack ground!?!?!?!

I think that is the one Ryan was talking about picking up in the thread about "other projects" that was started recently.

[Ryan Stout]

Yeah. I'm holding it for a buddy who's too busy and at the "fuck it" point with the car. May pick it up once it's done. I like it a LOT. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/12/e499aaa0eaebdc34a21615f742164f6f.jpg


No good updates on the fox. Still wiring. Heard it crank over last night.

[popo8]

Thats cool. Is it a TT stealth?

[Ryan Stout]

Thats cool. Is it a TT stealth?
Yeah, TT AWD

[popo8]

Very nice... i had a vr4 300gt back in the day.. was a blast for the lil time i owned it.

[Ryan Stout]

Very nice... i had a vr4 300gt back in the day.. was a blast for the lil time i owned it.
Very fun cars. I like them a lot.

[popo8]

Very nice... i had a vr4 300gt back in the day.. was a blast for the lil time i owned it.
Opps.... one "0" short. VR4 3000GT*

[Ryan Stout]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/6ba0780438e03cb1534013b83946c5ca.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/06446b30f509f84b35f5ca229e067963.jpg
So much room for activities! Fastbird

[Fastbird]

http://protten.ee/vana/mother-of-god-super-troopers-meme-i12.jpg

[dawdaw]

Looks awesome. Amazing that smaller fox has so much more room then our piles

[shownomercy]

Wrap the exhaust, or coat it.

You know you will regret not doing it after you get it all working.

[popo8]

Wrap the exhaust, or coat it.

You know you will regret not doing it after you get it all working.
It will hide that beautiful shine. Is it that important to do? (Im assuming for underhood heat).

[shownomercy]

Shiny is great right until you have a very shiny, but overheating motor or a shiny motor that melts shit :lol:

[popo8]

Shiny is great right until you have a very shiny, but overheating motor or a shiny motor that melts shit [emoji38]
Ok... thats what i figured. Not much experience with turbo motors. Is the heat increased thay much over a blower motor?

[Fastbird]

Heat is way increased when you're leaning on it especially. Pretty much every hot side pipe starts glowing cherry red when under full throttle boost.

[popo8]

Heat is way increased when you're leaning on it especially. Pretty much every hot side pipe starts glowing cherry red when under full throttle boost.
I got u.

[GuillaumeC]

Is the heat increased thay much over a blower motor?

Yes. A lot.

The first time I drove the TT Caprice was before I got turbine blankets... After a short drive at 6 psi, I waited for the blankets to arrive before driving it again. It melted a buch of stuff and boiled the brake fluid lol.

[popo8]

Wow... ok. I had no idea it increased THAT intensely

[shadowbandit]

32194

[popo8]

32194
Lol... stolen!

[shadowbandit]

That's fine I made that from a picture of my car lol

[popo8]

That's fine I made that from a picture of my car lol
It will be on our fb page momentarily.

[shadowbandit]

Epic

[popo8]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/15/c4093d20bcde31cfa144abd22d85669b.jpg

[shadowbandit]

That's awesome I already liked it

[green96ta]

What Brad was talking about was, E85 capability on a 24x swapped vehicle. Which you guys know is already possible!

However, what we are able to do is add the fuel composition sensor so you can run what fuel you want. The beauty of this is even with a spot on tune, if you get some horrible gas you can ruin an engine. The composition sensor also helps with the ethanol content in regular fuel!

Its added insurance for the boosted guys!!

Sorry I havent been on as much guys, with tax season I get swamped like no other!

I still love you. :)

[popo8]

...
Sorry I havent been on as much guys, with tax season I get swamped like no other!

I still love you. :)

We understand man...

[Ryan Stout]

What Brad was talking about was, E85 capability on a 24x swapped vehicle. Which you guys know is already possible!

However, what we are able to do is add the fuel composition sensor so you can run what fuel you want. The beauty of this is even with a spot on tune, if you get some horrible gas you can ruin an engine. The composition sensor also helps with the ethanol content in regular fuel!

Its added insurance for the boosted guys!!

Sorry I havent been on as much guys, with tax season I get swamped like no other!

I still love you. :)
I've been tossing around the idea of going megasquirt just for this reason. If I can do an e85 sensor on a 411pcm I'd do it for sure!!

[Ryan Stout]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/fb20b14ac407b9697ebd9f9eca9a269a.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/d2b7b4dc05ee8f693162c1c258ac3e5b.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/17568eb288b1d6df9fbd0f6e37ea517f.jpg

Bracket made, playing with plubming. Trying to figure out how high to run the exhaust. Mustang or not, popo8, I know it all depends on WHO, but would you pull over a car just for the fact that it dumps out the fender?

[Ryan Stout]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/30/7e7f56a7adade05d54748b1e2dc06ccd.jpg

Forgot one. Looking for opinions on this also. Same piping used, just flipped.

[dawdaw]

I like the 2nd one much better.

[popo8]

popo8, I know it all depends on WHO, but would you pull over a car just for the fact that it dumps out the fender?

Im prob not the best to ask, as Im a car guy... would i stop it because of the fender dump.... odds are NO, however the cop in me knows that if I ever needed probable cause to stop that car i will ALWAYS have a reason. I would NEVER write a cite for it tho.


Can u shoot straight down and dump out of site inside or under the fender?
Find out what the laws are tho in the state where u live.

[Dan Jaeger]

I'm not sure exactly, since we have no emissions laws in Indiana, but I have been pulled over for my car being too loud. I got a ticket last year for an unsafe start, strictly based off of the car being loud, didn't even squeal the tires. And my car is just LTs through an ory and a dynomax bullet dumped. I'd say, like popo said, it's just gonna depend on the cop. If he wants to pull you over, he's going to anyway.

[Ryan Stout]

I can shoot it down but it worries me with it being in front of the tires. This thing likes to throw flames. You guys are right, if they want me they'll find somethin. It won't be hard on this thing.

Dan, you need to come to the shootout. I haven't seen ya in forever anyway. I moved to bedford, but you're more than welcome to cruise down there with me.

[Dan Jaeger]

I want to, it's really a pretty short drive to bowling green from here, like 4 hours or so. I doubt I'd race the car, cuz it's got some issues, but I'd love to be there to experience the shootout. I'm definitely driving the piece down there tho lol

[Ryan Stout]

It's a blast. I've (sadly) only ever made one pass. Great time to be had. Hoping to drag a turbo ltx blazer down there also. Everyone needs to come support the new organizers. Gonna be a good year.

[Dan Jaeger]

I don't think my 178k 10 bolt would be happy with a 5k drop at the line lol

[shownomercy]

If it doesn't run 8s, don't do a fender dump or bullhorn.

[JCzNova]

If it doesn't run 8s, don't do a fender dump or bullhorn.

It's gonna run 8's all day







In the 1/8th...


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[popo8]

Lol...

[popo8]

Maybe u can just dump below the fender where ever u were gonna go thru the fender .

Is there a reason u cant run the exhaust back to the rear or to dumps?

[Ryan Stout]

Expect an update soon. Ordered to a of goodies. All I need now is a radiator and driveshaft.

[popo8]

Waiting....

[Ryan Stout]

I took 2 steps back, and 2 steps forward sadly. I didn't clearance for the shift lever and had to pull the trans. It fit, but rubbed.

[Ryan Stout]

Today I'll stick it back in and get pics. Interior is almost done minus cluster.

[Ryan Stout]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/17/836bbe2adc1ee5e6d7d9d0bd6d579bf6.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/17/c0e1bfc36a3c97360649c42c6874090f.jpg

[Ryan Stout]

I adjusted the coil all the way loose and it was still 5" from the pipe. I think it'll clear ok. At normal height, its about 8" from it.

[dawdaw]

Looking good!

[shownomercy]

No muffler ?

[Ryan Stout]

Turbo muffler.