Progress Thread Monkeybutt2000's 89 vert build thread- 408w build in progress

bird_dog0347 · Jan 4, 2024

2Blue2 said:
The Time Honored Header Dinging Technique.
Nicely Done

Which honestly has been proven not to change the HP/TQ ratings in a measurable way. Just make them fit!

Monkeybutt2000 · Jan 6, 2024

Noobz347 said:
On a side note: Some of the best car advice I've seen from a Fox "Toober" in recent memory:

If you want ceramic coated headers, buy them uncoated, install them, beat the out of them until they fit perfect and [then] have them coated.

I mean, that's usually one of those things you just don't learn until you've done it but pricewise, the out-of-the-box solution looks attractive.

I had considered having the headers recoated,but man it's expensive. I'll roll with the factory "ceramic" for this year (looks like spray paint) and see how they turn out.

Monkeybutt2000 · Feb 12, 2024

Got my LAR performance x-pipe the other day,looks like a nice piece.

Monkeybutt2000 · Mar 25, 2024

Looks lke I've made the decision on which way I'm going for my next engine build

limp · Mar 25, 2024

Monkeybutt2000 said:
Got my LAR performance x-pipe the other day,looks like a nice piece.

I am using their H pipe.. Really pleased with it also...

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 28, 2024

This build is pretty much wrapped up. Decided to test fit my MM strut bar,the Anderson pipe is being a bit of a challenge. Exhaust done,had to reroute some fuel lines and other little oddities. Get the NA tune done and she's ready to go

bird_dog0347 · Apr 28, 2024

If you have access to a welder, when you install the brace for good I'd weld the nuts to the back side of the strut tower so you can install/remove it all from the top side. I never got around to it and now with the engine swap it doesn't matter on mine as I won't have a brace anymore.

Monkeybutt2000 · Apr 29, 2024

bird_dog0347 said:
If you have access to a welder, when you install the brace for good I'd weld the nuts to the back side of the strut tower so you can install/remove it all from the top side. I never got around to it and now with the engine swap it doesn't matter on mine as I won't have a brace anymore.

For sure,great idea. These verts' need all the help they can get.

Monkeybutt2000 · May 6, 2024

Got the tune on the car Saturday afternoon,runs really well. Needs an alignment and two front tires (aged out). I'm off next week so gonna get that stuff lined out. Will be putting some miles on her this year for sure. Glad to be done (they're never done) and enjoy it this year

Monkeybutt2000 · May 13, 2024

Took the Fox down to Mom's for Mothers Day,about 100mi roundtrip. My nephew did an impromptu photoshoot in the driveway,boy technology is amazing With the current 3.31s the car loafs along at around 1800rpm@60mph. Could use more gear but I'm not changing anything that don't need attention. With that said,new front seat belts are needed as the pass. belt wont even retract.

Potomus Pete · May 13, 2024

Looks great. I remember when it broke

General karthief · May 13, 2024

My vert seat belt did that, cleaned the belt material with mild soap and water, worked like new.
mine also had a black plastic lever on the door jamb, IIRC it released (?) the lock mechanism to retract so it would not get caught in the door when closed.
I think...
maybe not.....been a minute

General karthief · May 13, 2024

My vert seat belt did that, cleaned the belt material with mild soap and water, worked like new.
mine also had a black plastic lever on the door jamb, IIRC it released (?) the lock mechanism to retract so it would not get caught in the door when closed.
I think...
maybe not.....been a minute

Monkeybutt2000 · May 19, 2024

Quick note here,had a slight oil leak from the AN fitting on my valve cover. I just used some cheap Amazon stuff,because it wasnt under any actual pressure. Went to tighten it a bit this afternoon and it stripped. Luckily,I had some leftover hose and fittings from when the other side stripped.

Monkeybutt2000 · May 20, 2024

New seatbelts arrived today,along with a new shifter bezel. Probably not going to be fun but way past due on the belts.

Potomus Pete · May 20, 2024

Let me know how they are. I have a 90, and the same bad belts. I can't find convertible front, but maybe 89's would work.

Monkeybutt2000 · May 20, 2024

Potomus Pete said:
Let me know how they are. I have a 90, and the same bad belts. I can't find convertible front, but maybe 89's would work.

LMR lists all belts as the same.

Monkeybutt2000 · Jun 1, 2024

Tacked the seatbelts today,under 2hrs start to finish. Pretty eady job,but had one BIG boo boo. Started on passenger side,after removing the rear seat only 3 trim screws hold the interior 1/4 trim on. T50 torx bit,which is included with the kit for the bolts that hold the belt to the body. The retractor is held to a bracket with only one bolt. It appears there's three bolts,but two hold the bracket to the body. Got the new belt routed,replacing fasteners along the way. Put the torx where it fastens to the body by the seat,and didnt feel right,as in I stripped it. WTF. Pulled it out,yep stripped
Moved onto the drivers side,and took off the torx to body,and found why I stripped the pass. side. There's a rubber bushing behind the belt trim that takes the load of the bolt when it's tightened against the body. So,looks like some invasive repair is in order. Fortunately,I do this at work often,so not real concerned but we'll see.

limp · Jun 1, 2024

Best way I have ever learned is from my mistakes.....

Monkeybutt2000 · Jun 2, 2024

Picked up this std. bore 351w Lightning block today. Hello 408!

Progress Thread Monkeybutt2000's 89 vert build thread- 408w build in progress

still married haven't seen testicles in years

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wrap a little cheese around it and its a done

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still married haven't seen testicles in years

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I'm still waiting for the fully nude shots

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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Mustang Master

I'm still waiting for the fully nude shots

Mustang Master

Mustang Master

wrap a little cheese around it and its a done

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