Mustang Build Thread - Updated, pictures
Edit (constantly) - Tons of updates, keep reading.
Edit (9-19) - Major update, tons of pics on page 2
Edit (9-26) - Small update, kick ass pictures of new motor, page 3
So i stopped by to see whats going on with my car. Got some new pics with the good camera. Nothing amazing has happened recently, but i was able to get some good pics. Some show the tubular suspension and coil-overs nicely as well. Going back later this week to drop off some more money, so i should have a few more pics then as well.
Exhaust side is half done. The piping from the manifolds to the turbo is done. The turbo is mounted in it's final position. Downpipe is in and the rest of the exhaust is ready to be mocked up, probably in the next week or two. Wastegate should be going in soon as well.
I'm torn on a few things right now though. Robert (the guy building the kit) wants to do a black wrinkle finish on all the intercooler and intake piping. I kind of see how it would be cool, but i'm still leaning for a satin aluminum finish. The wrinkle finish is too rough for me. It looks like a rattle can paint job over a s**t sand cast pipe. A satin black powdercoat or anodize is a maybe at this point. Going to have to figure out what to do about the valve covers now too. They are bare aluminum. Do i get those coated/anodized as well?
Started talking about the intake today as well. Worried it might crack or lift under boost. It's a bit of a problem. I don't really want to spend the $1500-$2000 on a new intake, but i might end up having to at some point anyway. Also, any aftermarket intake will move the throttle body, which means the intake piping into the throttle body would need to be changed.
One last thing that i'm a little unhappy with. Tuner is hell bent on going with a draw through mass air meter, which means i need to run a bypass valve. My dreams of a loud ass blow off valve venting to atmosphere are now completely dead.
Edit (constantly) - Tons of updates, keep reading.
Edit (9-19) - Major update, tons of pics on page 2
Edit (9-26) - Small update, kick ass pictures of new motor, page 3
So i stopped by to see whats going on with my car. Got some new pics with the good camera. Nothing amazing has happened recently, but i was able to get some good pics. Some show the tubular suspension and coil-overs nicely as well. Going back later this week to drop off some more money, so i should have a few more pics then as well.
Exhaust side is half done. The piping from the manifolds to the turbo is done. The turbo is mounted in it's final position. Downpipe is in and the rest of the exhaust is ready to be mocked up, probably in the next week or two. Wastegate should be going in soon as well.
I'm torn on a few things right now though. Robert (the guy building the kit) wants to do a black wrinkle finish on all the intercooler and intake piping. I kind of see how it would be cool, but i'm still leaning for a satin aluminum finish. The wrinkle finish is too rough for me. It looks like a rattle can paint job over a s**t sand cast pipe. A satin black powdercoat or anodize is a maybe at this point. Going to have to figure out what to do about the valve covers now too. They are bare aluminum. Do i get those coated/anodized as well?
Started talking about the intake today as well. Worried it might crack or lift under boost. It's a bit of a problem. I don't really want to spend the $1500-$2000 on a new intake, but i might end up having to at some point anyway. Also, any aftermarket intake will move the throttle body, which means the intake piping into the throttle body would need to be changed.
One last thing that i'm a little unhappy with. Tuner is hell bent on going with a draw through mass air meter, which means i need to run a bypass valve. My dreams of a loud ass blow off valve venting to atmosphere are now completely dead.
I can't believe i've been planning and working on going turbo for so damn long now. I'm excited that it's finally going to be done and done right.
