Progress Thread Komo's 1990 GT - Parts Gathering Purgatory & Home Remodel

gkomo · Dec 19, 2024

Searched around a little bit more. Called a different performance shop who doesn't do welding in house, but does work closely with a welder on automotive performance type things. They gave me his number and said he would do it for $600, so i might go that route. Maybe could get a little cheaper if i do the above 'prework' stuff @AeroCoupe mentioned.

Also, as i keep planning my 'build', and thinking about MAF/TB combos that are SMOG legal, are my options the 93 Cobra TB housing, and for MAFs i've been reading 94/95 MAF housings, or Cougar housings. Is there a thread that breaks this down i can search? It would be nice to keep it OEM 'looking', like parts with FORD stamped on them or whatever.

nickyb · Dec 19, 2024

I keep thinking that$600 for subframe connectors welded in is way high.
I have a cousin Joe lives in San Diego ,haven't spoke in awhile but last I heard he restores cars ( he's got a five car garage on his proprty)
Ask around at car meets ,cars and coffee someone has to know a good welder that will do it fairly priced.
Its Joes garage in escodio?

AeroCoupe · Dec 19, 2024

Stock MAF thread here:

Engine Thread 'Sick of stock TB and EGR spacer...'

Dec 15, 2024

So I'm in the process of replacing a lot of stuff during the winter months on our 90 7 up convertible. The whole intake manifold is off the car right now.

Ever since I ditched the bbk 70mm throttle body I've dealt with coolant leaking between the stock EGR spacer and throttle body. The parts I bought were used. I'm assuming something isn't square. These manifold studs are trick flow and I put these on less than 2 years ago. Assuming it's not normal for them to be rusty? Maybe put anti seize on them?

Either way, I'm seriously thinking about buying a accufab 65mm throttle body and...

gkomo · Dec 20, 2024

So something like this?

But will my Fox MAF sensor work in this housing? That thread talks about using a SN95 sensor. Or do I need this housing and also a 94/95 MAF sensor?

bird_dog0347 · Dec 20, 2024

gkomo said:
Searched around a little bit more. Called a different performance shop who doesn't do welding in house, but does work closely with a welder on automotive performance type things. They gave me his number and said he would do it for $600, so i might go that route. Maybe could get a little cheaper if i do the above 'prework' stuff @AeroCoupe mentioned.

Also, as i keep planning my 'build', and thinking about MAF/TB combos that are SMOG legal, are my options the 93 Cobra TB housing, and for MAFs i've been reading 94/95 MAF housings, or Cougar housings. Is there a thread that breaks this down i can search? It would be nice to keep it OEM 'looking', like parts with FORD stamped on them or whatever.

I seem to recall people using the Lightning MAF in the past, but I don't have a link to it.

AeroCoupe · Dec 21, 2024

The MAF you posted will work and my understanding is you use the stock sensor.

Mac131 · Dec 23, 2024

I bought a cougar MAF housing and will put a 94/95 sensor in it. Both are 70mm and rated for 19# injectors. I'll report back this spring.

gkomo · Dec 25, 2024

Was up at my dads for the holidays, just wanted to share a photo of his 68 Cutlass with a 455.

gkomo · Dec 27, 2024

Been reading up on superchargers. Was kind of dead set on the kenne bell, but was also looking at the Vortech v3 sci and that lead me to looking into the Paxton novi 1220SL. A lot of people are saying the Paxton is the Vortech v3 sci but with better parts (seems mostly the 8 rib setup vs 6 rib). Anyways, summit racing has the Paxton for $400 off, which puts it right inline with the Vortech… and roughly $2k cheaper than the kenne bell.

Thinking of pulling the trigger on the Paxton… thoughts?

gkomo · Dec 28, 2024

Well no one replied and I’m trigger happy so the Paxton is on order.

Noobz347 · Dec 28, 2024

You cannot go wrong with boost! :fox:

What rear-end gear are you running?

gkomo · Dec 28, 2024

Noobz347 said:
You cannot go wrong with boost! :fox:

What rear-end gear are you running?

Haven’t verified yet but either 3.31 or 3.55’s.

Noobz347 · Dec 28, 2024

gkomo said:
Haven’t verified yet but either 3.31 or 3.55’s.

Either one of those will be good for that SC.

General karthief · Dec 29, 2024

Just so you know, a SC is very hard on rear tires.

nicholase · Dec 29, 2024

gkomo said:
Well no one replied and I’m trigger happy so the Paxton is on order.

Nice!

gkomo · Dec 29, 2024

I’m guessing with just the TFS heads and an ‘entry level’ supercharger, everything else mostly stock (injectors and MAF not?) I shouldn’t really be more than 350ish rwhp right? With the supercharger I don’t see a need to immediately swap the intake and I want to leave the cam stock.

Pics for pics sake:

Noobz347 · Dec 29, 2024

To do it right? Injectors and tune.

42 lb/hr+

gkomo · Dec 29, 2024

I need to pair the injectors to the MAF right? Or does that all get sorted via the dyno tune? I’ll probably buy that Cougar MAF housing at some point. I need to be CARB legal or look CARB legal so something obvious like a Pro-M is out.

Noobz347 · Dec 29, 2024

gkomo said:
all get sorted via the dyno tune?

Yes

gkomo · Dec 29, 2024

I never had my old fox dynoed or tuned so I’m a little unfamiliar with that aspect of a build. Still ripped tho!

Progress Thread Komo's 1990 GT - Parts Gathering Purgatory & Home Remodel

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

I gotta say i never painted my nuts, Never Ever

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

Engine Thread 'Sick of stock TB and EGR spacer...'

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

still married haven't seen testicles in years

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

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now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

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now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

Stangnet Facilities Maint Tech... Er... Janitor

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

I lubed and pushed, until it was all the way in

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

Stangnet Facilities Maint Tech... Er... Janitor

now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

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now i can hopefully expect to receive the shaft

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