Progress Thread She’s a runner

stanglx2002 · Sep 16, 2019

The Tuning King

KZGUNS · Sep 16, 2019

What he said. ^^^^^
Without meth and getting around 9-10lbs I was getting over 200° in the intake I’m now getting as low as ~157°

stanglx2002 · Sep 16, 2019

KZGUNS said:
What he said. ^^^^^
Without meth and getting around 9-10lbs I was getting over 200° in the intake I’m now getting as low as ~157°

That's pretty a good temp change there 40*+

KZGUNS · Oct 26, 2019

Figured I’d get one last drive in before the weather really changed up this way. Drove to work yesterday and all good but as I parked I noticed a slight pass exhaust leak. Ehh nbd. As I left and hit the first light the leak got worse and afr pegged 19.90. Ugh oh well the VE is dialed in so nbd. By the time I got home 35min drive my car sounded like a jalopy and the collector bolts had loosened and there was a 1/2” gap and the rubber splash shield was melting. Guess it’s time to yank it and get going on the engine bay refresh.

KZGUNS · Nov 9, 2019

Got the transmission pulled today. It was a bear since no amount of persuading would get out the drivers side bolts so out it came with the bell housing. It’s a grimy as it could be. This car was “undercoated” up north there’s a few things people do. Fluid film being the most popular. It’s basically like heavy waste oil. This will be a bitch to clean, good thing I own a car wash cause my driveway would be black if I cleaned it here. Probably get the engine out next weekend.

Original starter? I’m guessing even a motorcraft one now would be made in Mexico or elsewhere.

KZGUNS · Nov 9, 2019

So I’m planning on promax heads and long tube headers. New K member. Some stifflers goodies. Ow I’m not sure how ambitious I’ll be this winter but I really like the sound of 180° headers. I’d have to chop up a set of new headers. I think I can route the 4 tubes under the back of the motor. We’ll see, may be too lazy or the other work may be more than I thought.

KZGUNS · Nov 10, 2019

Wd40 industrial degreaser works amazingly. Minimal effort, spray on and let it sit for 10 minutes then brushed then pressure washed. The grime was already melting off without the pressure washer. I did this twice then washed with a water based degreaser to neutralize whatever is in that stuff.

KZGUNS · Nov 10, 2019

Finally got the bolts out. One just wouldn’t budge. Hitting it with the impact didn’t budge it. I melted the head off with my plasma cutter and was able to separate from the bell. Looks like it was locked in the tranny since it came out easily with vise grips and it’s all corroded there. Where can I find these bolts?
Gonna tear this apart and inspect everything and at a minimum replace synchros.

General karthief · Nov 10, 2019

Perfect example of electrolysis. Kinda unusual for it to happen there.
there is a bolt size thread in the technical/how to threads.

BOLT THREAD REFERENCE!

since there has been plenty of talk... and no doing it... intake manifold 5/16-18 x 2.5 valve cover 1/4-20 x 1 Crank pulley 3/8-16 x 1 Plugging Smog Hole (thermactor plug) 5/8-11 speed sensor clamp 1/4-20 x 3/4 Tps sensor screws M4 x 0.7 pitch x 25mm length intake plaque 8-32x1/2" taper seat...

www.stangnet.com

KZGUNS · Nov 10, 2019

General karthief said:
Perfect example of electrolysis. Kinda unusual for it to happen there.
there is a bolt size thread in the technical/how to threads.

BOLT THREAD REFERENCE!

since there has been plenty of talk... and no doing it... intake manifold 5/16-18 x 2.5 valve cover 1/4-20 x 1 Crank pulley 3/8-16 x 1 Plugging Smog Hole (thermactor plug) 5/8-11 speed sensor clamp 1/4-20 x 3/4 Tps sensor screws M4 x 0.7 pitch x 25mm length intake plaque 8-32x1/2" taper seat...

www.stangnet.com

I think the issue will be that these have a 15mm head and this size bolts usually has a 17 or 19 and as tight as it is in there you wouldn’t get a socket on. I guess an Allen head would work

General karthief · Nov 10, 2019

I don't know about the allen head bolt idea. The bolt head is larger than the allen head bolt right? Smaller clamping area compared to a regular bolt.

KZGUNS · Nov 11, 2019

@General karthief true. I’d need to use a heavy washer. I’m sure I’ll find the right bolt. There’s a guy nearby that parts out foxbodies so I’m sure he’ll have what I need

KZGUNS · Nov 11, 2019

Lmr has them. Guess I should’ve searched first....

General karthief · Nov 11, 2019

KZGUNS said:
Lmr has them. Guess I should’ve searched first....

I figured you were just cheap like me!
i have a drawer full of nothing but nuts, bolts, screws and clips that go to a fox body.

KZGUNS · Nov 11, 2019

General karthief said:
I figured you were just cheap like me!
i have a drawer full of nothing but nuts, bolts, screws and clips that go to a fox body.

Well I can be cheap but $20 for 4 new bolts ain’t too bad.

KZGUNS · Nov 12, 2019

So I’m looking at coil over options and I’m readIng some differing requirements for the strut. I have nearly new or style struts on my car now. Is there an option to use those with the strange or upr kits? Some places say yes others no. What’s your guys experience?

CarMichael Angelo · Nov 12, 2019

The stock strut sometimes has a cap that has been riveted to the top of the cylinder that is larger in diameter than than the cylinder itself. The problem that it causes is that the coil over sleeve wont slide over it.
It has happened to me on almost every single C/O kit I've purchased. The remedy is to grind down the overhang so the sleeve will slide over.

KZGUNS · Nov 12, 2019

CarMichael Angelo said:
The stock strut sometimes has a cap that has been riveted to the top of the cylinder that is larger in diameter than than the cylinder itself. The problem that it causes is that the coil over sleeve wont slide over it.
It has happened to me on almost every single C/O kit I've purchased. The remedy is to grind down the overhang so the sleeve will slide over.

Thanks!! That’s easy work!

KZGUNS · Nov 14, 2019

Not too bad of a job. Pull the k member next and start cutting out a couple rust spots in the lower towers.

KZGUNS · Nov 15, 2019

Ok so what do I need to do to get the front springs out safely without engine. They won’t compress with a jack. Internal compressor? What have you guys done.

Progress Thread She’s a runner

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I can swing up to 11”

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

I can swing up to 11”

I can swing up to 11”

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

I can swing up to 11”

I can swing up to 11”

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