Mustang5l5's Progress Thread - Archived Progress thread '08-'20.

[ndfox92]

initial bite feels nice. i have a wilwood rear bias adjuster (since i have a cobra rear disc setup) but i havent had the chance to play around with it to really dial it in.also, in maybe 2 months or so ill be getting rid of my MSPNP2..let me know when you are ready, ill let it go for a good price.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Started mocking up accessories to replace hardware. I could have reused my old stuff...but I like everything fresh. These brackets are painted. Still need to clean and paint the black ac brackets

Not a big fan of this though. Finding 4.65” and 6.5” bolts in a attractive style is tough.

I know the top one is a stud...so I can try and locate one and at least buy a 12pt nut

 

[BlakeusMaximus]

Not too bad, probably won’t notice them once it’s all put together and in the car.

 

[General karthief]

Are the aluminum brackets natural or coated?

 

[Mustang5L5]

Are the aluminum brackets natural or coated?

WHomever recommended this paint....it's great stuff

Eastwood Aluma Blast Paint Aerosol 12 oz

Spray-on a protective,durable, aluminum-look finish

www.eastwood.com

 

[Deleted member 215073]

Maybe try this place?

McMaster-Carr

McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.

www.mcmaster.com

 

[Mustang5L5]

That’s where I have been getting all my hardware from

Edit: actually, I think I found a stud that will work.

 

[Mustang5L5]

May have gotten a little carried away. Now to take it all apart again

Needs those badass Ford Racing valve covers

 

[bird_dog0347]

Looks awesome man, great job!

 

[Olivethefet]

Now you need to clean up that alternator and AC compressor!

 

[Mustang5L5]

Now you need to clean up that alternator and AC compressor!

I know. The AC compressor will likely be a core for a reman unit. This one has been open to the elements for way too long to attempt to use.

I wonder if I can separate the alt housing and clean/paint it.

Regardless...i'll work on that on the side. I wanted to see what hardware I had and what I need. I'll finish cleaning it all up, then remove it and box it up for later. I'll need it all off to lift the motor, so it will have to go on once the engine is back in the car.

 

[VibrantRedGT]

So fresh and so clean clean......

 

[Mustang5L5]

So fresh and so clean clean......

My hope it that it stays that way for a while.

Probably not a smart idea painting it in lighter colors. But oh well..i'm having fun.

I've got parts in the mail. Replacement pushrods, and the heater tube.

Things to buy:

Valve spring kit
Valve covers
BBK fuel rail kit (with AN fittings to modify it)
4 small coolant hoses
thermostat housing

This will prob need to wait until after the holidays. That's why i'm just going through things and cleaning them up/painting.

Hoping to have the engine 100% done by Feb/March and sitting on an engine cart in the corner of my garage. Then i have to start working on the car. I didn't get a chance to powerwash the bay yet since the weather went from 90's to 20's in practically 2-3 weeks this fall.

But working on the engine bay might take some time. Patching that one strut tower will be the big task, then i need to swap out the k-member, align it and then start replumbing everything and cleaning up the wiring (i hate oil-covered wiring) which might mean stripping it down and relooming it all.

But..this is a major project i've been looking forward to doing for 20 years. Despite seeing the car in peices now...i can't wait to drive it again.

One pic to remind me what it used to look like.

EDIT: dammiy just remembered I need to do something about those 1/4 windows at some point.

 

[BlakeusMaximus]

My hope it that it stays that way for a while.

Probably not a smart idea painting it in lighter colors. But oh well..i'm having fun.

I've got parts in the mail. Replacement pushrods, and the heater tube.

Things to buy:

Valve spring kit
Valve covers
BBK fuel rail kit (with AN fittings to modify it)
4 small coolant hoses
thermostat housing

This will prob need to wait until after the holidays. That's why i'm just going through things and cleaning them up/painting.

Hoping to have the engine 100% done by Feb/March and sitting on an engine cart in the corner of my garage. Then i have to start working on the car. I didn't get a chance to powerwash the bay yet since the weather went from 90's to 20's in practically 2-3 weeks this fall.

But working on the engine bay might take some time. Patching that one strut tower will be the big task, then i need to swap out the k-member, align it and then start replumbing everything and cleaning up the wiring (i hate oil-covered wiring) which might mean stripping it down and relooming it all.

But..this is a major project i've been looking forward to doing for 20 years. Despite seeing the car in peices now...i can't wait to drive it again.

One pic to remind me what it used to look like.

EDIT: dammiy just remembered I need to do something about those 1/4 windows at some point.

Those quarter glasses are pretty easy to recondition your self Mike, let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Those quarter glasses are pretty easy to recondition your self Mike, let me know if you have any questions.

I know...just low on the priority list right now.

 

[BlakeusMaximus]

I know...just low on the priority list right now.

Im sure it is.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Ok, intake and accessories are removed. Started painting up some brackets.

Sorting through my parts.

I have used 24# injectors, or new 30# injectors.

Which would you run.

 

[Steel1]

New 30# can't hurt.

 

[a91what]

Either will do fine with the combo your running. Imo with the ms3 it wont matter which you choose.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Either will do fine with the combo your running. Imo with the ms3 it wont matter which you choose.

True, but the intial startup and shake-down will be on the A9L with "calibrated MAF". So I want it initial startup to be ok.