Long time no post, time for an update! Got a set of 235/55R16 Bridgestone Turanzas on sale from Costco; they ride smooth, are very quiet, and have good traction. Very happy with them after almost 1000 miles. I installed a new 9" diff, the old one howled like mad and was 2.48:1 ratio out of a Lincoln Versailles. The new 3.00:1 is better for acceleration and doesn't rev too high going down the freeway. I'd like to install an AOD but steering will be the next priority.
The MMI brace dropped on like Buttah! I was very happy with that and it seems to have helped. Looks great. I got a performance alignment and it does drive better. Still over-boosted and slightly wonky steering, but a Borgeson steering box conversion (planned for next Spring) should fix that.
The CAI turned-out OK with a few stock angles and an enclosed air filter box. No more surging idle!
Except for the steering, it drives and handles great. A fun car to drive. With the EFI swap it's running very well and the
Magnaflow exhaust sounds good.
After a few burps (burnt up fuel pump wire-bad splice; broken TFI module connector), it's been very reliable and has always gotten me home under its own power. So far so good!
Getting ready for "Mustangs on the Waterfront" in Port Orchard, WA next Sunday, the 28th. It's sponsored by the Kitsap Mustang Club and is an all-Mustang show with (likely) over 250 Mustangs showing up. Should be fun!
Cheers.........ed