Well we finally started the engine around 6pm today. But just before, while I was alone and putting coolant in the rad, I notice a small puddle of coolant just under the thermostat. 
That pissed me off big time that it was already leaking and the engine wasnt even started yet. First I thought it was my brother-in-law's fault, cause he'S the one who installed that particular part. So I call him before he gets here so he can bring another gasket. We installed the new gasket, screw the 2 screws and the same chit starts happening...Its leaking between the housing and the gasket so 99% sure that my thermostat housing isnt "straight" anymore, sitting on the brand new lower intake. So I gotta call Ford tomorrow to see how much it costs for a new one. If it's not too expensive, I'll buy one. If not, we'll fix it with gasket maker or silicone or whatever.
So we started the engine anyway with that small leak. So it turns for like 3 seconds and starts right away
Then the first thing I hear is "Shut it down! Shut it down ! Gas is splashing everywhere !" I thought right away it was an injector. I remember one beeing kind "hard" to fit in the fuel rail. Turns out it was the STOCK regulator that was missing an Oring or something. I put a one in and everything was ok after that.
We broke the cam in for 2 rounds of about 20minutes at 2300rpm constantly. Car sounds pretty good. Its not the best sounding mustang out there, but you can definately tell that there's a cam in there. I like it. My EEC Tuner works also cause the temperature never got over 195* and the idle was at 850rpm, right where I set it. Now I need a laptop to start playing with the EEC or something. (or a bigass extension that goes from my car to inside the computer in the car.
I didnt drive the car. I didnt torque my new wheels yet. I dont wanna lose one. That already happened with my old Tbird. But I tried the new Spec Stage2 clutch and OMG, this MOFO grabs a lot. I mean when you let the clutch go, once it grabs, it really pushes you fast. I even stalled trying to go in reverse. So surprised how the clutch was grabbing.
I never had a brand new clutch before with a new flywheel. It will be prettty fun.
Cant wait to drive it. Not sure when. I'd like to fix the thermostat first.
Eh Mike, you'll hear it on Friday.
That pissed me off big time that it was already leaking and the engine wasnt even started yet. First I thought it was my brother-in-law's fault, cause he'S the one who installed that particular part. So I call him before he gets here so he can bring another gasket. We installed the new gasket, screw the 2 screws and the same chit starts happening...Its leaking between the housing and the gasket so 99% sure that my thermostat housing isnt "straight" anymore, sitting on the brand new lower intake. So I gotta call Ford tomorrow to see how much it costs for a new one. If it's not too expensive, I'll buy one. If not, we'll fix it with gasket maker or silicone or whatever.So we started the engine anyway with that small leak. So it turns for like 3 seconds and starts right away
Then the first thing I hear is "Shut it down! Shut it down ! Gas is splashing everywhere !" I thought right away it was an injector. I remember one beeing kind "hard" to fit in the fuel rail. Turns out it was the STOCK regulator that was missing an Oring or something. I put a one in and everything was ok after that.We broke the cam in for 2 rounds of about 20minutes at 2300rpm constantly. Car sounds pretty good. Its not the best sounding mustang out there, but you can definately tell that there's a cam in there. I like it. My EEC Tuner works also cause the temperature never got over 195* and the idle was at 850rpm, right where I set it. Now I need a laptop to start playing with the EEC or something. (or a bigass extension that goes from my car to inside the computer in the car.
I didnt drive the car. I didnt torque my new wheels yet. I dont wanna lose one. That already happened with my old Tbird. But I tried the new Spec Stage2 clutch and OMG, this MOFO grabs a lot. I mean when you let the clutch go, once it grabs, it really pushes you fast. I even stalled trying to go in reverse. So surprised how the clutch was grabbing.
I never had a brand new clutch before with a new flywheel. It will be prettty fun.Cant wait to drive it. Not sure when. I'd like to fix the thermostat first.
Eh Mike, you'll hear it on Friday.
