Build Thread Bird_dog0347's Frankenstang, sure is nice of us to build a car around the fuel filler door

[bird_dog0347]

Well I made sure it still wasn't leaking and since the belt is tight, double checked my vacuum lines and took it for another drive. All fluid seems to be staying in the engine and the brakes work better... not quite as well as before the cam swap but certainly driveable.

While I didn't really open it up that much since I stayed in the neighborhood I did notice a considerable increase in power, much closer to the power of my 14 GT now. The throttle response kinda sucks when trying to drive slow around the neighborhood, it does kinda buck and lurch. Guess it needs a tune or time to build a Megasquirt system, talk to me @hoopty5.0 and let me know what I need.

 

[Joe Jr.]

found your thread today....like your car! I like the pics you've posted too. Good to see things in the works and see what you've been through. Nice work!

 

[bird_dog0347]

found your thread today....like your car! I like the pics you've posted too. Good to see things in the works and see what you've been through. Nice work!

Thanks, this thread started about halfway through me saving the car but at this point it's tough to go back and fully make the timeline work in this thread and show the beginning. That said, here's a link to a thread I had on the corral before I started this one that shows it from start to finish.

forums.corral.net/forums/member-build-up-projects/1800673-bird_dog0347-rescues-fox.html

 

[TOOLOW91]

What's the vac at idle ? I had the same cam stock bottom end with the blower and it was a pleasure to drive . Basically like stock .


Sent from my iPhone using my fingers while my auto correct makes me seem illiterate

 

[bird_dog0347]

What's the vac at idle ? I had the same cam stock bottom end with the blower and it was a pleasure to drive . Basically like stock .


Sent from my iPhone using my fingers while my auto correct makes me seem illiterate

Not even sure how to check that? I'm guessing I'd need to buy a gauge.

 

[hoopty5.0]

yes. parts store has them and just get some rubber hose and stick it on a vacuum port.

 

[bird_dog0347]

yes. parts store has them and just get some rubber hose and stick it on a vacuum port.

Yep, I just looked them up, seems like a handy tool and I'm kinda shocked I don't have one. I'll remedy that today and figure out the vacuum this afternoon.

 

[A5literMan]

I've read a few people have had idle surge/lug issues with the tfs1 cam. If you're not having a vacuum issue maybe raise the base idle a couple hundred rpms?

 

[TOOLOW91]

I've read a few people have had idle surge/lug issues with the tfs1 cam. If you're not having a vacuum issue maybe raise the base idle a couple hundred rpms?

Mine was set around 950-980 i believe . Same with this cam now which makes the tfs1 look stock . Lol

 

[bird_dog0347]

I'm gonna check the vacuum tonight, check for codes, double check the timing, as well as set the base idle and TPS. Might as well be thorough.

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

 

[bird_dog0347]

lol, sorry, been busy the last couple of days with work and family.

I checked the codes and got some related to the emissions system that is long gone from the previous owner as well as the EGR which is plugged in but all capped off. I did a base idle reset and it's better, but not 100%. I decided that in order to clear up some problems like the EGR needing to be properly disabled, using a tiny stock MAF and 19# injectors, and all the other crap going into it... it's just easier to start fresh and this morning I ordered the MSPNP G2 ready to go unit. It saves me from having to buy a new "calibrated MAF" or doing that plus injectors THEN having to get it custom tuned... In the end, the $850 will hopefully be less than what the total would have been for all that and I'll get to do it myself. I'm gonna give it a go without the wideband to start with but will likely add it later. This also allows me to make future modifications more easily. I had considered building my own but after doing research on it I'd have to source a 60 pin connector, and then have a case that doesn't fit into the stock location like this one does. Hopefully I have it by next week and can have the thing on the road and running right by next weekend.

 

[bird_dog0347]

Again, said screw it and ordered the Innovate LC-2 and Blue gauge kit from Amazon for $177 shipped.

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

Again, said screw it and ordered the Innovate LC-2 and Blue gauge kit from Amazon for $177 shipped.

Unless you ordered two wideband sensors you will need an 02 sensor pipe plug. Your system will only read off one header and you plug the other.

 

[bird_dog0347]

Unless you ordered two wideband sensors you will need an 02 sensor pipe plug. Your system will only read off one header and you plug the other.

For now I was planning to just leave it plugged with the narrow band sensor I have in it... But will get a blank plug for it too.

 

[hoopty5.0]

Side note - you may need to use the bung supplied with the wide band. Mine did not fit the stock holes

 

[bird_dog0347]

Side note - you may need to use the bung supplied with the wide band. Mine did not fit the stock holes

What headers? Mine are BBK 1 5/8" chrome long tubes.

 

[hoopty5.0]

I had something like that in there

 

[bird_dog0347]

First box arrived, gotta love Amazon Prime... ordered friday afternoon and it was at my house Saturday. Just need my shipment from DIY and I'll be able to start screwing around with the new ECU. I suppose I also need to find a gauge pod for it.

 

[FoxMustangLvr]

Sweet!! Hope this works out well for you.