Frustrated nothing fits

[Fostang]

Ahhh just a little frustrated that nothing is fitting on my fastback.

Engine can't get it set right so I can fabricate my motor mounts.

On the drivers side I will NEED an oil filter relocator, power booster fits BUT the master cylinder hits on the head, means I need a set up that angles the master cylinder away.

Passengers side is ok other than the header is kinda in the way of the chassis but won't knwo for sure till I can get a collector on it.

Transmission. Won't fit for caca.

Definatly will require tranny tunnel cutting.

Will need to relocate coil packs and power steering canister.

Hopefully once I get my rack&pinion in place it won't hit anything on the motor.

Then I need a way to route the cable for the clutch unless I go with a hydraulic set up but then there is no room because fo the booster.

I also still need to sets of 67' clutch pedals.

the things we do to me unique.

If anyone has any ideas or parts that will help me make this work let me know.

 

[68converted]

Hey Fos,
I am feeling your pain. Wish I could help ya out but the 5.0 is finally built and ready for the drop in. Whooo Hooo.
Good luck!

 

[Fostang]

Ok well motor mounts are done.

I only need to cut half the tranny tunnel.

Master cylinder is still hitting

Have enough room for the oil relocator.

Pedals pedals PEDALS......

Angled Master cylinder.....

 

[gp001]

A tip from the 2MFF Fab Shop:

Pound to fit, paint to match

 

[SadbutTrue]

you're gonna have to drive that badboy down here to berkeley when you're done man, should be awesome

 

[67GTA-FB429]

Poor Fos. . You should have gone with a big block and a C6....bolts right in!!

 

[Fostang]

Poor Fos. . You should have gone with a big block and a C6....bolts right in!!

Yeah I was thinking the same thing.


Only a 552 with 8.0:1 compression to add a nice safe 10 psi of boost. There is no way I'm letting go of my 6 speed, nobody can convince me other wise.


Yeah don't worry Buzz one day you'll see me driving a big block car with the engine mentioned above.

The fox I think is getting blown if a deal goes through. I should know by today and have it on after I smog it. I can't see my self selling it anytime soon. It's great.

 

[LMan]

forgive my tardiness, but whats your combination? My cable clutch was a snap. *puzzled*

 

[Fostang]

Read sig.

4.6 cobra DOHC with a tremec t-56 6 speed tranny.

 

[jesserose17]

Fos, I assume your headers are shorty type? Cuz if you have long tube headers, it will probably get in the way with the rack & pinion assembly.

 

[LMan]

ah ok, sorry. I usually ignore sigs, to be honest

have you talked with Dave Stribling of DVS Restorations? Hes a great guy and does mod-motor swaps into classic Mustangs for a living. www.dvsrestorations.com

 

[Fostang]

Fos, I assume your headers are shorty type? Cuz if you have long tube headers, it will probably get in the way with the rack & pinion assembly.

It's a front steer rach&pinion and more than likely yes I'm sticking with the shorties.

 

[GT2K]

A tip from the 2MFF Fab Shop:

Pound to fit, paint to match

I may just have that engraved above my garage door. BTW, I'm a big fan of the Monkey tech from years back And Fostang, you really want to talk to Dave and also get on his newsletter called "The Vintage Mod" ... he covers this stuff a lot. Hats off to you, I balked on the modular upgrade myself since I had too much invested in the other direction. Though, the IRS swap from Dave is still on my wish list.

 

[Fostang]

Yup is definatly a cool persont to talk to. I talked to him a while back when I was thinking of installing the IRS and he was very friendly and informative.

 

[Edbert]

have you talked with Dave Stribling of DVS Restorations? Hes a great guy and does mod-motor swaps into classic Mustangs for a living. www.dvsrestorations.com

I'll second that, Dave is a great guy!

FOS, PM 67vert. He got that 4.6DOHC into his and used a latemodel booster. IIRC he relocated it and used custom pedals (like Circle-track racers).

 

[Fostang]

I'll second that, Dave is a great guy!

FOS, PM 67vert. He got that 4.6DOHC into his and used a latemodel booster. IIRC he relocated it and used custom pedals (like Circle-track racers).

He hasn't been on here since December


His website hasn't been touched either.


I wonder what happened.