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  1. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    I get it, and while I appreciate everyone's concern, I make calculated financial decisions, so I'll be ok. I made it clear what I want to accomplish; get ideas for modifications and get questions answered about modifications. It seems less clear that I want to do a blasted restoration to...
  2. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    The chrome comment related to "show-Quality" which people think of as shiny objects. Seriously though, I'm neither spending 30 grand on the car nor nearly as much as you did (you were suggesting 15-25k?) on the engine. Then again, It won't be ground-up because I have a decent chunk of...
  3. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    Reading back, this is a typical example of why internet communication is flawed... Attitude, context and emphasis are lost, leading to a lost message.
  4. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    Having multiple reasons isn't contradictory. Weight reduction is useful, saying otherwise is ridiculous, I just gave some extra reasons. I'm restoring the car and making it the way I want, while some people will make a faster car for less, that's not the point. I'm asking for ideas, not opinions...
  5. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    I was explaining that an aluminum block might not be worth it because I have these things planned/done. Taking weight out of a light car makes more of a difference and the distribution of that weight is equally important. This will increase fuel mileage, increase the car's structural strength...
  6. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    I appreciate you coming back on board here. The original post was ideas to build off of. I'm definitely doing a full teardown, blasted resto, but am willing to hold off on other things as necessary (like the T-56). I have 31 spline axles/3.73s, sometimes wish I took that chance to change to...
  7. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    This line of posts has become counter-productive. Any ideas for modifications, I'm open to suggestions. Otherwise...
  8. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    I spent more than that over the last decade and therefore have a better launch point for my mods. Although that seems like a lot for your listed mods. Then again, the SSI intake is overpriced. Equal length long tubes? The flowtech longtubes on my car are the cause of my ground clearance issues...
  9. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    Understood, and since I will never sell it, the value to others is unimportant. People build race cars for much more and receive far less use.
  10. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    I'm not wasting money on chrome. Good thing I'm not doing a turbo set-up then.
  11. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    I hope I don't spend 8-10k on an engine, unless I start from scratch or go new 5.0. I have a GT-40xe crate motor, I figure a rebuild, a little head work, some pistons, oil pump, upgraded crank/components would be the minimum. In the process, I would upgrade the necessary components (same or...
  12. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    Asking was to get ideas, you're not following me on the essentials bit.
  13. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    My street car hasn't had A/C since before I bought it, no doubt it's nice to have though. I expect the actual resto to cost around 15-25k, but that all depends on what I do. I'm still narrowing my focus. If it gets too pricey, things like a supercharger or T-56 (already scrapped) will wait...
  14. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    I'm assuming the tubular K-member helps a bit, torque box reinforcement and sway bars as well. What about strengthening the apron area, to give fron to back (longitudinal) strength? I suppose I'll have to do some research on the weak areas... Don't want to Frankenstein it.
  15. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    Noted, I'm planning on having everything set up prior to the tear down.
  16. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    I'd like to do everything at once rather than pull the engine twice. I'm trying to maintain street-ability while making it faster. Ground clearance/AC/electrical/brakes/weight reduction should help. What problems do people have with fuel cells or aftermarket tanks? There's a high...
  17. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    What other reinforcements can I add? The T-56 is more of a cool-factor mod, but I suppose it can wait until (years) after the resto since I have a TKO-600. Will do.
  18. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    The BBRC tanks look like a good option as well. I still have stock GT tail light covers so I'm with you there, that scheme has stuck with me since I was 17, but we'll see when the time comes. My other mods were probably 10k, and the car wouldn't sell for that, so nothing new to me. Will do.
  19. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    Wiring -Looking at a few options, what about an EEC tuner setup? I remember a tuner that allowed a few options on a single chip... Fuel Tank or Fuel Cell? -I found some 12-22 gallon fuel cells on Jegs for about $200. Anyone have experience with fuel cells? Air Conditioning Yes/No...
  20. blackstangt

    Restoration Project - Questions And Ideas

    I've had my 1990 5.0 GT for 10 years now as my primary vehicle. She needs to be repaid for her years of service, so I'm going to restore her. First car, BTW. I'm looking to do it right, stripped down, blasted with baking soda, rust removed and replaced, wiring re-done/replaced, structural...
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