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  1. MineralMan

    Progress Thread "Rising from Ashes 9" 04 Mach 1 build

    I love watching this build. I love how that paint just pops. I hope that my Bullitt pops like that once I finally get around to the body work.
  2. MineralMan

    official 4.6 liter Mustang photo thread

    Wheel choice is perfection! Those look so good on your Mach 1
  3. MineralMan

    Progress Thread "Rising from Ashes 9" 04 Mach 1 build

    Looking good so far!!
  4. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    Battery Tray, Battery Terminals, etc When I replaced the battery, I found that the battery hold down clamp was missing and the hold down bolt was rusted into the battery tray. Also, the battery terminals were very hold and worn. They were held in place with screws to keep tight against the...
  5. MineralMan

    Progress Thread Project PMOR: 97 Saleen S281 #19 build

    Looking forward to watching the build thread!
  6. MineralMan

    Complete Paint Job Process... (Will update as the process continues)

    Damn that turned out really amazing looking. Great job!
  7. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    It's been a little while since I've posted some updates. I've had to focus some attention on my dailly driver, a 213K mile 2006 Dodge Magnum. This past weekend I just wanted to tinker on the Bullitt. New Battery After several months of intermittent starting/running and a lot of sitting, the...
  8. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    Fuel Pump Replacement Once the fuel pump arrived, I dropped the tank to replace it. I was a bit intimidated by this, first time dropping the tank. Turned out to not be that bad at all, with only one broken part. :-/ Based on the initial look of the top of the tank, my suspicions grew...
  9. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    It's been a bit since I've posted some updates, so here's what's happened recently. Throttle Body Gasket, Cleaned I ordered a new throttle body gasket and replaced it. With the throttle body off the car, I also took the time to clean it of all the carbon deposits on it. Cleaned the Mass Air...
  10. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    New Coils and Plugs Coils and Plugs arrived. I swapped them all out. Coils #3, #6, and #7 (drivers to passenger, front to back) all separated when I tried to remove them. Installed 8 new Motorcraft SP-493 plugs, verified the gap in them before installation. All of the plugs looked...
  11. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    Well it's been a little bit, so here are the latest updates. Fully Legal She is fully registered now and can be legally driven on the streets!! Also got the custom plates I ordered picked up and installed. COVID restrictions made that an interesting ordeal, but glad to have the plates on...
  12. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    Exhaust System Installed Yesterday I took the Bullitt down to a local exhaust shop and all all the parts installed. I also installed 4 new O2 sensors while the exhaust was out. Got a few photos of the system installed while it up was up on the lift. Sound Clips Here is what the exhaust...
  13. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    Exhaust System The final pieces of the exhaust system have arrived!! The full system will consist of the Magnaflow 50-state legal catt'd X-pipe, 4 brand new 02 sensors and the Borla "Type S" Stinger cat-back system. I've had Borla's on all of my V8 powered cars. I never did get the cat...
  14. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    With the lockdown for coronavirus, things have slowed even further than they had been. The Bullitt has taken a back seat to more pressing issues, but I'm still doing what little I can when I can. Rear Differential Fluid and Seal From one of my last posts, you could see that the rear end has...
  15. MineralMan

    2000 Mustang GT Exhaust Question?

    I also live in California and have to deal with being smog compliant with my cars. I had Borla Stingers on my '01 Mustang GT convertible, with the factory headers and the factory catt'd H-pipe. I think that it sounded amazing. Very deep rumble, all the way through the rev range. I have...
  16. MineralMan

    Cams in a CARB state?

    Did a quick search of the CARB EO Database. https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/msprog/aftermkt/devices/aftermktdevice.php No approved cams for the Ford 4.6L
  17. MineralMan

    50-state legal catalytic converter X-pipe - $400 off Magnaflow pricing

    I just stumbled upon this deal, and I wanted to pass along the information to anyone who wants to save some money and still get Magnaflow parts. If you didn't read my build thread (here), I live in CA and the 2001 Bullitt that I purchased has had the cats gutted in the past. This won't pass CA...
  18. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    Buying a 50-state legal cat'd X-pipe A shop that my brother took the Bullitt to gutted the catalytic converters to try and fix the engine miss under load. It didn't fix the issue, and now the car doesn't have working cats. When you run the car, it's pretty clear that the cats have been gutted...
  19. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    Replacing Broken Wheel Stud Not a lot of work recently due to weather. I did take it out for it's first big test drive on Wednesday. I had to take it to the DMV to do a VIN and emissions certification, so that I could get it registered as "Planned Non-Operation". The front suspension was a...
  20. MineralMan

    Progress Thread 2001 Bullitt #265 - Build Thread (LOTS OF PICS)

    Interior Cleaning I pulled the interior out to see what sort of surprises were waiting for me and to help clear out some of the musty smell from sitting for a long time in the humid south east. Surprisingly, the interior was in pretty good condition and not alot of dirt or surprises. Some...
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