Project Fox (Ridetech Equipped)

[Josh@Ridetech]

I've been holding off on doing this thread until I had more done to the car, I think I'm at a point now where I can start posting some progress pictures!

I picked up a 93 LX hatch about a year and a half ago to have a little fun with and slowly build over time. The main goal for the car was building a fun daily driver...obviously, that hasn't worked out to well just yet. I picked up the car, thinking that all it needed was a clutch. Bored .030 stock block, DSS rotating assembly, Edelbrock heads, Anderson cam, Edelbrock intake...It sounded decent idling, although I couldn't drive it with the clutch messed up, I couldn't pass up the deal. It's one of the cleanest foxes that I've ever seen, complaining really isn't an option for what I paid for it! Now, I'm leaning more towards a Pro-Touring build style with the intent to build a badass street/autocross car.

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As soon as I got home, I started tearing into it, seeing what all needed to be done/changed/updated. Typical fixes and issues, starter hanging up, exhaust leaks, finding wiring goblins, etc.

I did all of what I could while waiting on the pieces for the clutch to come in, so I started doing typical maintenance things while waiting....and then my first issue pops up. I'm going through, changing the spark plugs, and then I get to the last one. The only one out of the 8, that isn't angled, it's sticking straight out of the head. Awesome. I ended up pulling the heads off and taking them to a buddy who owns a machine shop, get everything fixed up, and had them gone through just for an extra piece of mind.

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[Josh@Ridetech]

About a week later, it's back together and I think I'm good to go!

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After everything for the clutch arrives, I decide to go ahead and drain the fluid from the trans before I pull it out. It was at that time that I realized, I had more than just a clutch issue. It wasn't just metallic fluid. It was metallic fluid, with chunks of pieces. It's a good think that T5 rebuild kits aren't too expensive... Everything was going from "too good to be true" to "I'm ready for this thing to catch on fire" extremely fast. While my transmission was being gone through, I converted the car over to 5 lug and threw on a set of Racestar's that I had from a previous car on it. Not the style that I was going for, I just had them sitting there until I could find a 18" set of wheels that I wanted to spend some money on. They looked kind of cool for a while! Finally, I had the car to where I could at least drive it. It ran, shifted, and didn't blow up (yet).

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It's been doing good so far. At the moment, I've got quite a few more pictures to post and information to update on the car, but it's got several irons in the fire as we speak! This is how it was sitting a week ago but things have changed.... I'll post that update as soon as I get the pictures on my computer! These pictures were before all of the fun things started :cheers:.

[Rod]

like it! :naughty:

[Josh@Ridetech]

The last week has made several changes in the car :bananna2:

This is what she came in here like!

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We've been developing our new suspension for these cars, so the guys have everything mocked up and ready to go!

I'm going with our new coilover setup, in the front and rear. The struts in the front, are our monotbube, Fox Racing shocks, with our billet mounts. Just a nice, clean piece. I'm digging the new caster plates that we're running up top!

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On the rear, we've built a new shock bracket to help push the shock out for added clearance for the Shockaves/coil springs. It utilizes the factory upper mounts with new, delrin bushings that make the ride alot more comfortable/quiet to deal with.

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(The Shockwaves were also put into place for test fitment)

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At the moment, it's sitting just like this :cheers:

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[andrewb70]

I had a 1989 LX 5 point slow back in the day. This one will be way cooler...

Andrew

[Alpina]

Glad to see you posted up an update. You know I have been waiting. Any timeframe when it will be available for resale?

[wfo guy]

Those parts should bring a lot of these back to life! Better than before. :)

[TheRoaringEagle]

Those fox bodies are my favorite mustangs.

[LS1-IROC]

Cool project! Now that you guys have the fox body platform done, when will us 3rd gen f-bodies get some love?

[Josh@Ridetech]

I had a 1989 LX 5 point slow back in the day. This one will be way cooler...

Andrew
They're fun cars, I've been wanting to do something with this for quite a while! Hopefully, it doesn't get drug out too long...

Glad to see you posted up an update. You know I have been waiting. Any timeframe when it will be available for resale?
It shouldn't be long at all. We've got a couple of pieces that are build specifically for this kit but the production parts should be done reasonably soon!

Those parts should bring a lot of these back to life! Better than before. :)
Haha it's a little different now :). The new clutch is coming in today. Now, I just need a stronger engine...

Those fox bodies are my favorite mustangs.
I'm a little biased...:cheers:

Cool project! Now that you guys have the fox body platform done, when will us 3rd gen f-bodies get some love?
We picked up a 3rd gen not real long ago, they're moving into the R&D department very soon!

[Z06killinSBF]

I need the shockwaves for my 95 GT!!! Need another test base?

[Josh@Ridetech]

I need the shockwaves for my 95 GT!!! Need another test base?

Well, I've actually already had them mocked up on my Mach 1... We're just waiting for a final fitment on a couple of pieces and then they'll be on the shelf as well!
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[Josh@Ridetech]

My new clutch and clutch cable came in yesterday :headbang:

We stayed after work last night, threw it in, what a difference..... McLeod makes a very nice product! I drove it home last night and back to work this morning, I don't even know how to describe having the new clutch and suspension on the car, but I'm still smiling :twothumbs.

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[Alpina]

do you use different shim stacks per application or do you rely on the adjustment range to compensate for each vehicle?

[hifi875]

Looks like my hatchback twin

[Josh@Ridetech]

do you use different shim stacks per application or do you rely on the adjustment range to compensate for each vehicle?
There is alot of adjustment in the shocks, most cars can be dialed in with the valve stacks that we use standard. If something needs to be valved, specially, we can do it (it's just something that rarely needs to be done).

Looks like my hatchback twin
Haha no kidding! Good looking car man :cheers:.

[aps63]

Great project, I have a 90 GT I will be starting soon.
What kind & size wheels are those?

[hifi875]

There is alot of adjustment in the shocks, most cars can be dialed in with the valve stacks that we use standard. If something needs to be valved, specially, we can do it (it's just something that rarely needs to be done).

Haha no kidding! Good looking car man :cheers:.

its my favorite one to drive. its loud, fast(to me).

[Josh@Ridetech]

Great project, I have a 90 GT I will be starting soon.
What kind & size wheels are those?
They're FR500 replicas. I'm running a 17x9 (245/45-17's) in the front and an 18x10 (295/35-18's) in the rear.

its my favorite one to drive. its loud, fast(to me).
Same here! Even though the Mach 1 is decently loud ;)

[Auto Rod Technologies]

I like the wheels, looks good on this car.

[85coupe50]

Nice FOX!

[tommycomfort]

Excellent Josh! like I told you on the phone, I had an 84 Mustang GT (back in the late 80's) and it was probably the best newer car I have ever owned. Keep us updated on yours!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Just a little more of an update.

We've got everything 100% done on the suspension... and I finally put my hood back on :D

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and then this happened today....

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[andrewb70]

Looking good Josh. Makes me feel all nostalgic...

Andrew

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looking good Josh. Makes me feel all nostalgic...

Andrew

Haha thanks! Nostalgia's good :D

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'll have pictures uploaded soon, I go pick up the shortblock here in a couple of days. Then, I'll have some other things to show :twothumbs.

[wfo guy]

I'm a fan of all those Scat boxes you have so I expect a nice stroker story.

[Z06killinSBF]

Nice!

[Drewstang]

Awesome progress. I'm partial to fox Mustangs. The 91 Hatch 5.0 I bought earlier this year makes the 25th Mustang I've owned. Did you keep the Shockwaves on the car or go back to the Fox Racing setup? I've been looking at the Ride Tech setup and trying to figure out what I'll need to change for it to work on my 86 T-bird.

[95riosnake]

Hey Josh! Didn't know you were on here!

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'm a fan of all those Scat boxes you have so I expect a nice stroker story.
Haha, there is a story. I don't have pictures but I did just get my shortblock back! My heads should be here in a few days, hopefully. Those AFR boxes are going to put a big smile on my face when they arrive! :headbang:

Nice!
Thanks!!

Awesome progress. I'm partial to fox Mustangs. The 91 Hatch 5.0 I bought earlier this year makes the 25th Mustang I've owned. Did you keep the Shockwaves on the car or go back to the Fox Racing setup? I've been looking at the Ride Tech setup and trying to figure out what I'll need to change for it to work on my 86 T-bird.
Thanks! It's a slow, work in progress, but it's coming along finally!

I'm going to run our coilovers, but I may switch it to air sometime down the road. I haven't put anything on an 86 T-bird but with some modifications, I'm sure it's doable!

Hey Josh! Didn't know you were on here!

Hey Dan! :cheers:

[The_Jed]

What is the spring rate on those air spring equipped struts and shocks?
My LSC has the soft ride springs and I'm planning to replace them with either LSC air springs or coil-overs, your air spring "coil"over setup looks like it would be the best of both worlds, since I already have the pump, dryer, lines, etc.

[Josh@Ridetech]

What is the spring rate on those air spring equipped struts and shocks?
My LSC has the soft ride springs and I'm planning to replace them with either LSC air springs or coil-overs, your air spring "coil"over setup looks like it would be the best of both worlds, since I already have the pump, dryer, lines, etc.

With the Shockwaves, we have a chart for what each bag will lift (rated @ 100psi). I'm sure that there is more information available, that explains what PSI, on each style of bag, equals as a spring rate. When looking at the chart, we take the vehicles weight into consideration, and pair that up with the air spring at matches it's data. On the Fox body, SN95, and other lighter cars, we're using a 7000 series spring on our shocks/struts.

The 7000 series are rated to lift 780lbs @ 100psi. With the differentiating weights, it may take be less/more than 100psi to lift the vehicle. Whatever pressure that it takes, to get the shocks/struts at mid-stroke, is what needs to be ran in the bags. The main thing is making sure of what your car weighs and then getting the correct shock length for your application. After that, it's just putting those numbers together, and building a shock/bag combination.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'll be having some updates here in a short period of time, I've got some very cool pieces shipping to me right now.... :yeah:

[BADNBLK]

Nice looking hatch. Coming from a 3rd gen Camaro guy its hard to say... you know lol. Those front coil over lower brakets look like they could be adapted to the 3rd gens pretty easily ;) Nice build man. Keep the updates coming.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Nice looking hatch. Coming from a 3rd gen Camaro guy its hard to say... you know lol. Those front coil over lower brakets look like they could be adapted to the 3rd gens pretty easily ;) Nice build man. Keep the updates coming.

Lol, thanks alot man, I appreciate it! The 3rd gen kits are in line, we've just got a couple of things to get off of the lifts in our R&D area and they'll be up :D

[Josh@Ridetech]

Today's work...

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I really need to get some pictures of the new engine setup on here..

[k7king]

Josh
if you guys need a 3rd Gen Camaro to play with we have one in the garage. Pretty decent car just have Bret get ahold of me.
Mike King

[Josh@Ridetech]

Josh
if you guys need a 3rd Gen Camaro to play with we have one in the garage. Pretty decent car just have Bret get ahold of me.
Mike King

Thanks, I'll make sure that they know!

[slowcpe]

Yeah I'm going to need a ride in this when its done. Also making me think I should have done this to my coupe rather than this ever snowballing truck build :lol:

[Josh@Ridetech]

Yeah I'm going to need a ride in this when its done. Also making me think I should have done this to my coupe rather than this ever snowballing truck build :lol:

Haha, I'll let you know when the engine's done. I'd rather you ride in it, when it pulls a little harder! :cheers:

[slowcpe]

That works for me! :firefire: May work my shock purchase around that. Put that on hold temp to get my Porterbuilt Dropmember order in. 8-10 week waiting period sucks.

[Josh@Ridetech]

^^^ Sounds good bud! I know where you're coming from, my heads have been on order for about 4 weeks now, I feel like i'm being teased...



Over the weekend, I decided I had to get one last good burnout out of the 306...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JHrWgCo3vU

[Josh@Ridetech]

It was extremely hard not to hug the UPS guy today! Now I'm just waiting on some rockers, lifters, pushrods, etc... and I'll be back in build mode!

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These things are SWEET! I had to make sure they were all tucked in that night too...

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[Josh@Ridetech]

I've been trying to stay busy on this thing, I've had alot of parts coming in (finally) and now it's pretty much all down to assembly. I know there are going to be alot of things that I do along the way, so more than likely, it's going to take longer than I've planned. I ordered the the Scott Rod engine bay panels to clean up the look, I love a clean engine bay! Needless to say, there's going to be some wire-tucking going on. I wasn't planning on the burnout video being the last time I drove it, but I walked into the garage the other night, and starting pulling things off. I've just got to drop the trans and pull the engine in the next couple of days. Once that's done, I'll get my tubular K member put in, weld the Scott Rod panels up, and paint the bay. Hopefully, by then, the engine will be ready to fall in place!

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[Justin@EntropyRad]

Clean fox!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Clean fox!

Thanks alot, it's coming along! Hopefully, it'll end up being alot cleaner in a few months!

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Always end up going too far into them and shaving the bay...so much work but worth it!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Always end up going too far into them and shaving the bay...so much work but worth it!

I've had a few foxes but haven't gone as far into one, like I am this one! I'm ready to see the finished product :)

[Josh@Ridetech]

I have a little bit of progress going on. Here are some shots of the rotating assembly, finally up on the stand. I've still got to check the piston to valve clearance. Right now I'm waiting on a woodruff key to come in, every parts store I go to that has a guy with a blank stare on his face, so I just gave up and ordered one from Jegs... The Scott Rod Fab panels have finally shipped to me, so I'll be pulling all of the engine bay apart, welding those in, and going in for paint VERY soon! :D

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[MMcMasters]

This should be a fun ride Josh!! Keep the updates coming.

Mike

[Josh@Ridetech]

This should be a fun ride Josh!! Keep the updates coming.

Mike

I'm extremely excited, it'll take a little more time but I want to go ahead and make it what I want! It should be alright!

[Rod]

Right now I'm waiting on a woodruff key to come in, every parts store I go to that has a guy with a blank stare on his face, so I just gave up and ordered one from Jegs...


ha ha ha ha ha ...did they ask if you had cup holders?

[GrabberGT]

In for updates.

[Josh@Ridetech]

ha ha ha ha ha ...did they ask if you had cup holders?
Nope, just asked if it was a manual or automatic trans! :hammer:

In for updates.
:twothumbs

[Josh@Ridetech]

Right now, I've got the engine over at my good buddy, Herb's garage (everyone on here knows him as Yelcamino). Although, He's a BB chevy guy, I talked him into helping me out :).

We got a good amount done over the weekend!

I love these...
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more than good on P to V clearance!
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Assembly time!
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I had a couple snags that drug the process out a little longer than what I wanted but things happen! I'm happy with where everything's at right now, I just want to hear it run!

[Yelcamino]

I had a couple snags that drug the process out a little longer than what I wanted but things happen! I'm happy with where everything's at right now, I just want to hear it run!

Yeah, and I just want to get that F*rd smell out of my garage asap! :poke:

[Josh@Ridetech]

Yeah, and I just want to get that F*rd smell out of my garage asap! :poke:

I couldn't find the emoticon giving the middle finger on here.... :hmm:



:cheers:

[andrewb70]

That's a sweet shop Herb. Can I bring my Cougar down next and do my LS swap?

Andrew

[Yelcamino]

That's a sweet shop Herb. Can I bring my Cougar down next and do my LS swap?

Andrew

(Sorry to jack your thread Josh, but Chevy related talk takes precedence)

Thanks Andrew! Bring it over so we can make it Ford tough with Chevy stuff!

[Josh@Ridetech]

(Sorry to jack your thread Josh, but Chevy related talk takes precedence)

Thanks Andrew! Bring it over so we can make it Ford tough with Chevy stuff!

:getout:

[Yelcamino]

:getout:

:lmao:

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks guys! Right now, this is my hold up....

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I'm working on finding someone to paint the engine bay/the whole car if the price is right. We'll see....

[Josh@Ridetech]

There was a good amount of time this weekend. The engine is finished up and I got to play with the cutting wheel and welder! After work, the car's heading to the paint shop to get the engine bay cleaned up.

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[andrewb70]

Josh,

Those pockets you made look perfect for a pair of snail shaped mufflers.

Andrew

[Josh@Ridetech]

Josh,

Those pockets you made look perfect for a pair of snail shaped mufflers.

Andrew

I agree! I'm wishing that I had bought an aftermarket block right now :( You can bet there would be a couple of snails under there!

[hifi875]

looks good those are the hardest cars to clean up under the hood with the way all the wiring and hoses are routed. not to mention all the dam holes everywhere

[Josh@Ridetech]

looks good those are the hardest cars to clean up under the hood with the way all the wiring and hoses are routed. not to mention all the dam holes everywhere

I know! I'm going to have fun hiding some of these wires, I'm dreading it lol.

[Josh@Ridetech]

The body guy had me drooling over these pictures he sent me...

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[Josh@Ridetech]

I'm loving this....

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[hifi875]

Looks great!

[slowcpe]

looking good!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looks great!


looking good!

Thanks guys! The pictures he sent me didn't do it justice, this doesn't even make it look as good as it really does!

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[Josh@Ridetech]

I got around to dropping the factory K member out last night. I put in a tubular setup and got the Ridetech coilovers put back in place! I lost a good amount of weight, gained clearance, and looks a ton better.

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[Josh@Ridetech]

The car's back on the ground, but there are going to be some things changing up. I'm going a different route on brakes (pictures to come :)), I've got the engine and trans about to go in, after that's back in, I can make sure all of my wiring is where it needs to be and I'll be in service, shortly. I hope...

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I'm also extremely happy about this!

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[Yelcamino]

160 mph speedo? Being a little optimistic? :poke:

[Josh@Ridetech]

160 mph speedo? Being a little optimistic? :poke:

Haha, you know it! :cheers:

[wfo guy]

Rum,Rum!

[vwmopar]

I'm glad to see someone building a Fox without a GM power-train! Nice setup I dig the fender well mod looks clean.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Rum,Rum!
:bananna2:

I'm glad to see someone building a Fox without a GM power-train! Nice setup I dig the fender well mod looks clean.
Thanks! I couldn't do that to my car, I like it too much :cheers:.


The weekend was a little hectic but I got some things done. I got the engine set in the car without too much of a fight, the transmission was a little more of a job. Everything lined up good but it took a little bit of wrestling around to get everything in. The Stiffler's crossmember a perfect fit as well, great quality too!

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[slowcpe]

Looking good. Really digging cluster! First aftermarket for a Fox that I like.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I've got the headers on, got the high amp alternator coming, and finishing up some wiring.

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New MAF, I've got the base tune for the 36lb injectors...now, just to get it running and to the dyno...

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I've been playing with the new widebands, mocking up the Dakota Digital setup, and tucking everything away :D.

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and drilling this 7/8" hole through the sheet metal was by far the scariest thing I've done for a while...

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[LERM]

SO tidy looking. Strong work.

I like that gauge cluster a lot. I can't help but believe that it'd read more accurate than my stock 80mph speedo... (especially since some clown placed the 160mph sticker on without replacing the guts)

forgive my new guy question, but why two widebands? Just watching both banks, or ?

[Josh@Ridetech]

SO tidy looking. Strong work.

I like that gauge cluster a lot. I can't help but believe that it'd read more accurate than my stock 80mph speedo... (especially since some clown placed the 160mph sticker on without replacing the guts)

forgive my new guy question, but why two widebands? Just watching both banks, or ?

Thanks bud! My old cluster wasn't anywhere near accurate, these are awesome so far! They fit great and make it look alot more modern.

On the widebands, I've been talking to the guy who is going to do my tuning. He likes being able to see both banks to make everything as accurate as possible, that, and I'm planning on a supercharger down the road so I figured I'd knock out as much as possible now :)

[Josh@Ridetech]

I've been waiting for these to get here... It's like a little kid on Christmas :twothumbs

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These things are just a tad bit smaller than the stock wheels were... lol

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and the rear stuff :headbang:

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[SSLance]

Nice!!!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks, Lance!

Forgot to post the picture of the new master! I don't think there are enough words to describe how excited I am about this setup!

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[LERM]

I was so excited to click on the update for this one... i'm leaving feeling jealous and ashamed.

I thought you had to build fox mustangs from junkyard parts? You must have a bad ass pickyerparts' nearby.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I was so excited to click on the update for this one... i'm leaving feeling jealous and ashamed.

I thought you had to build fox mustangs from junkyard parts? You must have a bad ass pickyerparts' nearby.

Lol, if it makes you feel any better... this was never my intention for this car. The "daily driver" dreams are gone, I'll be the one getting laughed at when the car's in the garage because it's wet outside!

I've been to the junkyard a couple of times, but I've spent way more time on the internet picking out parts... no doubt there!

[wfo guy]

I love pretty parts! As a sidebar for those that aren't aware: Ford eec iv and eec v are both setup for o2 sensors on each bank of cylinders.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I love pretty parts! As a sidebar for those that aren't aware: Ford eec iv and eec v are both setup for o2 sensors on each bank of cylinders.

Exactly.

I'm a happy guy today!

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[LS1-IROC]

Looking good!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looking good!

Thanks bud!

[Godbolt]

Very nice!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Very nice!

Thanks!

While the brake booster is getting painted, I'm just messing with a few other things that need to be done. Last night, I was running wires through the firewall, tucking things away, splicing, etc... and I put the upper intake on, it's starting to look like an engine bay!

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[Kcorrigan2]

Josh,
This is looking great! What a fun project. I can't wait to see it in person.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Josh,
This is looking great! What a fun project. I can't wait to see it in person.

Thank you, Keith! I can't wait to get it out, it should be quite a bit of fun. I'm ready to bring it out to play at the autocross track! :cheers:

[Josh@Ridetech]

Pretty excited about these!

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[Josh@Ridetech]

Cleared everything good, I mocked up the fender to see how everything looked and it's going to be tight but I don't think making them fit is going to be too big of an issue! I'm thinking a 265/35-18 is about as big as I'll be able to get on it at the moment, unless I flare the fenders a little bit (which isn't out of the question just yet :D).

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[BADNBLK]

Wow this is really looking amazing! The brake caliper color is awesome. I can't lie, I'm still scratching my head on why you mounted the MSD unit to the front panel you spent so much time smoothing, shaving, and wire tucking?

Get it on the ground and post us up some pics!

[hifi875]

[QUOTE=BADNBLK;1139627]Wow this is really looking amazing! The brake caliper color is awesome. I can't lie, I'm still scratching my head on why you mounted the MSD unit to the front panel you spent so much time smoothing, shaving, and wire tucking?

Get it on the ground and post us up some pics![/QUOT

he put it there so he can replace it when it goes bad.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Wow this is really looking amazing! The brake caliper color is awesome. I can't lie, I'm still scratching my head on why you mounted the MSD unit to the front panel you spent so much time smoothing, shaving, and wire tucking?

Get it on the ground and post us up some pics!

Thanks man! Once I get my tires in, I'll get some better pictures!



Wow this is really looking amazing! The brake caliper color is awesome. I can't lie, I'm still scratching my head on why you mounted the MSD unit to the front panel you spent so much time smoothing, shaving, and wire tucking?

Get it on the ground and post us up some pics!

he put it there so he can replace it when it goes bad.

Essentially, something to this effect. I wanted it right in the front, where it was easily accessible. The 6AL2 gives me a few different options to adjust, so it's nice to have it handy (or if something goes wrong, I can get to it quickly).

[johnnyj]

Is that a Forge star f14 wheel I see?

Nice mustang!

[aps63]

Your Mustang is looking great.
What are your wheel sizes and what brand is that?

[Josh@Ridetech]

Is that a Forge star f14 wheel I see?

Nice mustang!

You're correct! and thanks :).

Your Mustang is looking great.
What are your wheel sizes and what brand is that?

Thanks! The wheels are Forgestar F14's. 18x9's in the front and 18x10's in the rear.

[aps63]

You're correct! and thanks :).


Thanks! The wheels are Forgestar F14's. 18x9's in the front and 18x10's in the rear.

Thanks, looks great!!!!

[Josh@Ridetech]

I put the car back down on the ground to roll it over to the lift. I'm switching the rear end over to a 31 spline setup this weekend, so it'll be alot easier. Now, I'm just depressed that I don't have tires for the new wheels yet, I'd love to see it sitting on them...

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On another note, I got a good deal on a new dash! The guy who had my car, previously, ran lines inside for his mechanical gauges. Dumb decision, yes. Even more dumb decision, drilling a half dollar sized hole in the dash to run the lines through..... While I've got the old dash out, I'll get some of the wiring cleaned up, mount the computer for my Dakota Digital unit, and take out some un-needed weight :D.

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Just a shot of the engine bay, with the pieces mocked up in place. I'm really just down to wiring, running brake lines, and little knick knack stuff...

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[UMI Performance]

Looking pretty cool Josh! - Ryan

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looking pretty cool Josh! - Ryan

Thanks alot, Ryan!

[454bug]

Hey Josh,

Your project is coming together nicely!! :cool:

Great selection of parts on your car. I really love the Fox-bodied Mustangs. While waiting on the completion of my project, I have been honing my driving skills with my endurance racer. There is nothing like taking 3-hour stints in a 450hp, 347ci, TKO Mustang!

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Keep up the GREAT JOB!!! :cheers:

[justingelfius]

Who's k member did you go with?

[LERM]

I'm excited to see your ride on the 18's... (even though i'd knock an ice cream out of an orphans hands to have the fr500's...)

I'm curious as to how much weight you find inside the dash too... i've been considering putting my car on a diet...and my heater core needs done anyway... seems win win...

Looks like your body/paint guy is dolling up outside the hood too. I like the shaved antenna... or are you going full custom lowride style with a frenched auto-retract?:box:

[Josh@Ridetech]

Hey Josh,

Your project is coming together nicely!! :cool:

Great selection of parts on your car. I really love the Fox-bodied Mustangs. While waiting on the completion of my project, I have been honing my driving skills with my endurance racer. There is nothing like taking 3-hour stints in a 450hp, 347ci, TKO Mustang!

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Keep up the GREAT JOB!!! :cheers:

Thank you! The foxes are alot of fun, I can't wait until this one's done, I'm starting to go crazy...

That car looks like it should be a good amount of fun too! :headbang:


Who's k member did you go with?

This one is a UPR setup. I'm very happy with it. There were a couple things that I had to make clearance for but I did a lot of modifications/relocations, so I'd say that the clearance issues were because of me ;)

I'm excited to see your ride on the 18's... (even though i'd knock an ice cream out of an orphans hands to have the fr500's...)

I'm curious as to how much weight you find inside the dash too... i've been considering putting my car on a diet...and my heater core needs done anyway... seems win win...

Looks like your body/paint guy is dolling up outside the hood too. I like the shaved antenna... or are you going full custom lowride style with a frenched auto-retract?:box:

If you weren't on the other side of the world, I'd be happy to sell you the FR's! On the weight loss, I'm curious too. I found a dash that was in better shape than mine, so this was the perfect time to start taking out unwanted pieces. Haha, the antenna is something that I did a while back on my dad's notchback (which turned into my car about a month ago). It had a new set of fenders and he didn't want an antenna, so we made a patch panel and smoothed it out.

and no lowrider style is happening here :).

[the dan]

Damn shes a pretty fox

[the dan]

if I was to do it over again I would have used baer brakes. I snapped a bleeder off my wilwoods because its some hodge podge flair bushing, and called the wildwood tech line and the guy told me I was wrong that the threads for the flair were an M10-1......

[Josh@Ridetech]

Damn shes a pretty fox
Thanks man! Your truck is unbelievable by the way!


if I was to do it over again I would have used baer brakes. I snapped a bleeder off my wilwoods because its some hodge podge flair bushing, and called the wildwood tech line and the guy told me I was wrong that the threads for the flair were an M10-1......
lol, that's awesome...

I'm loving every bit of this Baer brake kit. It's been great quality, fitment is great, and it's just damn sexy :bananna2:.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I got the chance last night, to tear the rear end apart. This wasn't in the initial plans but I ran into a couple snags that I thought might need to be addressed (in the end, they didn't). It's too late to turn back now, it's getting a 31 spline setup. Also, it's getting some 3.73's thrown in it :D.

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[BlackMachOne]

Looks awesome Josh

I love those Baer calipers

What tires are you going with? I'm guessing Falkens?

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looks awesome Josh

I love those Baer calipers

What tires are you going with? I'm guessing Falkens?

Thanks! The Baer brake setup is one of my favorite things on the car, everything is great. Falkens are the end goal but I'm just going to have some cheaper tires on the wheels, for the moment.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Just down to some wiring now...

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[Yelcamino]

Looks great! :headbang:

[Rod]

what is it?? a mercury Capri?

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looks great! :headbang:
Thanks, Herb!

what is it?? a mercury Capri?
Close! Just some different body parts :)

[Josh@Ridetech]

Well, I got farther along this weekend, but not exactly where I want to be. My plans were to start the car up but the fuel pump won't kick on, so I've got some things to trace down.

I put the new dash in along with finally getting the Dakota Digital VHX setup wired in. It's looking like I'm going to have to drop down the fuel tank to get the fuel level sending unit working, properly (it can't ever be something quick and easy...). I love the way that this cluster looks!

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[slowcpe]

Man the gauge cluster looks great! Two things: a) dropping the tank isn't too bad, I changed my fuel pump one time in a Bowling Green hotel parking lot and b) you may check the wiring under the driver's seat.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Man the gauge cluster looks great! Two things: a) dropping the tank isn't too bad, I changed my fuel pump one time in a Bowling Green hotel parking lot and b) you may check the wiring under the driver's seat.

Thanks! They want the wires ran all the way back to the sending unit, for the best connection possible. I dropped the tank out a few weeks ago when I put the new pump in, I'm just being lazy at the moment! Haha :cheers:

[Z06killinSBF]

I'm loving the progress on this thing and those gauges are tits.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I've been waiting for this! :headbang:


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[Motown 454]

That sounds sweet Josh! That has to feel good. The gauges look sweet! Nice job.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks alot, Wayne! I'm really happy, now just to finish the rest of the car!

[99 blue bird]

Wow. Those gauges look amazing. That's one hell of a car.

[LERM]

YES.

I love the "first start up" kinda scene around the car. Total disarray. Empty parts boxes stacked on each other... coolant and oil containers laying right where they were set after topping off, battery needing a jump from you d**king with the new gauges too long... I LOVE days like that...

Strong work man. The car is incredible. I can't wait to see video of it destroying a track.

[Kcorrigan2]

Josh, sleep is for wimps...get that car finished! Sounds great man. Can't wait to see it live!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Wow. Those gauges look amazing. That's one hell of a car.
Thanks alot bud!

YES.

I love the "first start up" kinda scene around the car. Total disarray. Empty parts boxes stacked on each other... coolant and oil containers laying right where they were set after topping off, battery needing a jump from you d**king with the new gauges too long... I LOVE days like that...

Strong work man. The car is incredible. I can't wait to see video of it destroying a track.
I appreciate it! That's the exact scenario in my garage, I'm ready to get this thing out though!

Josh, sleep is for wimps...get that car finished! Sounds great man. Can't wait to see it live!
Haha, that's been my motto for the last couple of weeks! After work, I've been spending most of my time in the garage, til about 2 in the morning or so!

I got it running a little better last night but it looks like the oil pan is coming back off, it started pouring oil down the inspection plate. I guess the gasket didn't seat right, or something. It could be worse though, I've got pulling the front end out, down now!

[slowcpe]

Great work and sounds good :headbang:

[wfo guy]

I think I may be twice your age. I could tell you lots of things to make your life smoother but you might not want to listen an old guy. The car will be great when you're finished. The Dakota gauges are great. I may retrofit those in both of my hot rods. If you didn't use the one piece pan gasket with the right oil pan, that may be the reason for the leak. Great progress. :)

[Josh@Ridetech]

Great work and sounds good :headbang:
Thank you!

I think I may be twice your age. I could tell you lots of things to make your life smoother but you might not want to listen an old guy. The car will be great when you're finished. The Dakota gauges are great. I may retrofit those in both of my hot rods. If you didn't use the one piece pan gasket with the right oil pan, that may be the reason for the leak. Great progress. :)
I'm always open for advice, I'll take any help that makes it go smoother :). The Dakota Digital setup is one of my favorite pieces that I've done! Unfortunately, it is a one piece gasket, I don't know if it wasn't in the right spot or what happened...but the oil pan isn't happy with where it's sitting!

[Justin@EntropyRad]

gauges look dope in there!

[Alpina]

So what's next from Ride Tech for fox bodies? tiger cage?

[Josh@Ridetech]

gauges look dope in there!
Thanks man! I'm more than happy with them.

So what's next from Ride Tech for fox bodies? tiger cage?
I wish! I'd love to have one in the car to stiffen it up. I'd like to see an addition of sway bars and some other stiffening methods put in the line up, we'll see what happens down the road! :fingersx:

[Josh@Ridetech]

I've stayed pretty busy lately with things other than the car, unfortunately. I'm still needing to hook up the brake lines and finish some bending. I did get my new wheels/tires on the car, along with some new Corbeau seats! The interior's finally going together too.

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[Mach1_Ron]

Nice Build... Looking forward to the Final Results. Although I've had my Mach for 30 years and it still isn't Final... lol

[Josh@Ridetech]

Nice Build... Looking forward to the Final Results. Although I've had my Mach for 30 years and it still isn't Final... lol

Haha, I understand that! I'm looking forward to some results as well, I'm getting very bored...

[Josh@Ridetech]

It came to work with me today!

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[Z06killinSBF]

Mmmm that's nice!

[cbpldc]

What ended up being the cause of the oil leak? Thankfully, when I built the 351 in my truck, I noticed that I needed some thread sealer on the flexplate bolts, as they passed all the way through. Was that your issue?

Chris

[Josh@Ridetech]

Mmmm that's nice!
Thanks! :)

What ended up being the cause of the oil leak? Thankfully, when I built the 351 in my truck, I noticed that I needed some thread sealer on the flexplate bolts, as they passed all the way through. Was that your issue?

Chris
The guy that built my bottom end had the 3 galley plugs hand tight....

[Josh@Ridetech]

And some new pictures! :D

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[hifi875]

looks great!!

[slowcpe]

Lookin' good!

[tommycomfort]

Fantastic Josh, looks awesome!

[Godbolt]

Great photos - and car of course! The location and lighting are spot on.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks everyone! I'm more than excited to have it moving and coming together!

[Josh@Ridetech]

The car got an article written up on it, on this site. It's got all of the parts and some good pictures on their homepage. I think it's kind of cool :D.

http://www.thefoxcast.com/

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[tommycomfort]

Super cool well deserved recognition for your build!

[Godbolt]

+1
Very cool indeed.

[LERM]

Congrats being back on the road man! To say it looks awesome would be an understatement.

[Josh@Ridetech]

I've had a little bit going on with the car lately. It's been a crazy month, I sold my supercharger and got engaged! I tore the inside apart, rewired quite a bit, and then starting prepping everything for my roll bar to get welded in. I just received some things so I can finish up reinforcing my torque boxes and getting the subframe connectors on. *Hopefully*, the car is back in driving shape in a few weeks. I've got alot of work ahead of me though. My goal is to have the car painted and sitting in our booth at Mustang Week, in July. We'll see how that goes!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/02/image1_zpsqmti0ajl-1.jpg (http://s1356.photobucket.com/user/Ridetech2/media/image1_zpsqmti0ajl.jpg.html)

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New toy :)

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[drc9805]

Hey Josh... can you view all the pictures you've posted starting at page 1 of your thread? I can view some of your pics but not very many. I was reading through Larry's thread the other day and couldn't view any of his pics so he responded and said they upgraded their server and he would take a look. I'm not sure what he found but the next day I could view all his pics. Anyway, I'm reading through your build but it's not near as good without viewing the work. I don't know if it's a problem with my computer or what.

Edit: I guess there's no reason to go back to page 1... I can't view any pictures on page 8 except for the pictures you posted today. Are you posting them all the same way?

[Josh@Ridetech]

Hey Josh... can you view all the pictures you've posted starting at page 1 of your thread? I can view some of your pics but not very many. I was reading through Larry's thread the other day and couldn't view any of his pics so he responded and said they upgraded their server and he would take a look. I'm not sure what he found but the next day I could view all his pics. Anyway, I'm reading through your build but it's not near as good without viewing the work. I don't know if it's a problem with my computer or what.

Edit: I guess there's no reason to go back to page 1... I can't view any pictures on page 8 except for the pictures you posted today. Are you posting them all the same way?

Hey!

The account that I was posting them from was deleted :(. Unfortunately, I can't get some of the pictures back. I'll try and replenish the thread with some of them that were in it! It's not your computer on this one!

[drc9805]

Thanks Josh!

[Josh@Ridetech]

No problem!

[Josh@Ridetech]

She went under the knife this weekend (for many hours). I spent Saturday and Sunday taking the inside apart and tigging in the Wolfe Racecraft cage. I made a couple of modifications to make it fit the way that I wanted but it was a really nice kit. The new carpet and rest of the interior will be in shortly but I wanted to throw these pictures up while I had the chance. While I had the grinder/welders going, I finished putting the Stiffler's FIT system on. Like a typical fox, my frame rails/pinch welds had been used as jacking points in the past, which made more work for myself. After bending the pinch welds back into place, I was able to get everything tacked into place and finish welded on. This car should be extremely solid now! I'll get more pictures of the Stiffler's system when I get all of the welds painted up. It's an unbelievably nice kit.

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[Yelcamino]

Looks good Josh!

[slowcpe]

very nice!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looks good Josh!


very nice!

Thanks guys!

[Z06killinSBF]

Awesome!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks bud!

And some more updates!

The Stiffler's FIT system is on the car, the cage is done, and the car is SOLID! *I'll be painting the cage and putting the carpet back in it over the weekend. *If everything goes as planned, the car is going to Cincinnati to get painted at the end of next week :D. *I'm getting excited guys.....

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[LERM]

Those subframe connectors look AWESOME.

[wfo guy]

Please explain the engineering in the under car bracing.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Those subframe connectors look AWESOME.
Thanks man! I hadn't put subframe connectors on the car just yet so I ended up using the whole Stiffler's FIT system. Now that the car's tied together and running our suspension setup, it should be an animal in the corners!


Please explain the engineering in the under car bracing.

The setup that I put on the car was 3 different pieces: Subframe connectors, 2"x1" tubing along the pinch welds, and the bracing in the center

The fox body cars are extremely flexible so the subframe connectors are a must, they tie the front and rear together. The pinch weld stiffeners are something that I can use as a jacking point now (the car never really had a good spot for a jack). The bracing welded between the two is just added strength that would also be helpful in the event of a side impact.

[Mach1_Ron]

And some more updates!
*If everything goes as planned, the car is going to Cincinnati to get painted at the end of next week :D. *I'm getting excited guys.....


Can I have your OLD Paint....lol Can't wait to see it Look Even Better, if that's possible.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Can I have your OLD Paint....lol Can't wait to see it Look Even Better, if that's possible.

Haha, it doesn't look awful but I've had to buff, buff, and buff some more to get it where its at. There is some clearcoat peeling off in some random places that I want to get fixed. While I'm in the build process, I thought I'd go ahead and get it over with! I appreciate the good words!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Just an update!

I've been playing around with a few things. I'm doing away with the rear seat and making a new floor (will be carpeted), re-did the battery wiring/chassis grounds, and made a battery mount to put between my spare tire well. I never have liked the battery boxes mounted on the corner of the car but for what I'm doing, centering the battery won't hurt my weight distribution too bad :). I've got the cage all painted, put the new carpet in, installed the new Ridetech harnesses, and put about 50 miles on it in the passed couple of days. I've got a couple issues still making me mad but it is what it is! I'll get it taken care of!

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[LERM]

Those harnesses look killer. How long before there is a cheeto's dust thumbprint on that ridetech patch?


What shifter handle is that? I'm needing a longer one to better match my seat position.

[19,69camaro]

Josh great job. How do you like the Corbeau seat?

[Josh@Ridetech]

Those harnesses look killer. How long before there is a cheeto's dust thumbprint on that ridetech patch?


What shifter handle is that? I'm needing a longer one to better match my seat position.

Thanks man! I hope there's never a Cheeto's thumbprint on them! If there is, it'll come from my 3 year old crawling around in the car! Lol

That's exactly what I was looking for when I bought this one, it's the perfect height/angle (and it feels alot stronger than the typical Hurst shifter). This one is from Bowler Transmissions.

http://bowlertransmissions.com/p/433/billet-shifter-shift-lever-for-tko-500-600-t56-t56-magnum-t-56

[Josh@Ridetech]

After a lot of prolonged work, the car is at the new house. I found my issues with the car sucking oil through the PCV and spitting it out of the air filter. My own fault...I forgot to put the PCV splash guard on the lower intake so it was getting a direct feed of oil right through the vacuum lines. Pulled the lower and put the correct pieces on, put on a new vented catch can with AN fittings going to the valve covers, and got it running again yesterday. I also got the upper intake powdercoated as well.

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[cbpldc]

Everytime I pull up your thread, I go straight back to corral.net and start looking the classifieds for another Fox. Your car looks great man.

Chris

[Josh@Ridetech]

Everytime I pull up your thread, I go straight back to corral.net and start looking the classifieds for another Fox. Your car looks great man.

Chris

Haha, good! I appreciate it man. I finally gave in and got it dyno tuned on Friday. I thought I had some other issues but the tune cured everything that I was having issues with!! Just a little 331, nothing crazy but it made 364rwp/355rwtq.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfvbFjNWcyw

[Mach1_Ron]

I hear thru the Grapevine you have another "PROJECT"..??? Spill the beans dude....

[Yelcamino]

Looking good Josh! Impressive numbers too! :headbang:

[Josh@Ridetech]

I hear thru the Grapevine you have another "PROJECT"..??? Spill the beans dude....

.... I have no idea what you're talking about. :D



https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/120699-1968-F100-longbed-quot-work-truck-quot


Looking good Josh! Impressive numbers too! :headbang:

Thanks Herb!

[wiedemab]

After a lot of prolonged work, the car is at the new house. I found my issues with the car sucking oil through the PCV and spitting it out of the air filter. My own fault...I forgot to put the PCV splash guard on the lower intake so it was getting a direct feed of oil right through the vacuum lines. ]

Ahhhh - I thought I was the only guy to do that. I did the same thing on my Fox Coupe...... Felt like an idiot. Not a good feeling when your new motor is smoking -

Car is looking awesome. Makes me miss my Fox Body!

[Centerforce]

Nice power numbers! It looked like it pulled hard on the dyno!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Ahhhh - I thought I was the only guy to do that. I did the same thing on my Fox Coupe...... Felt like an idiot. Not a good feeling when your new motor is smoking -

Car is looking awesome. Makes me miss my Fox Body!

Thanks! The crazy thing was that it never smoked one bit, so it kept me completely confused.

I appreciate it!


Nice power numbers! It looked like it pulled hard on the dyno!

Thanks! I was pretty pleased with it!

Here are some pictures that I took last night.

I finally got the Aerocatch pins on the hood and got everything lined up. I'm much happier with the appearance now!

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[LERM]

So cleeeean. Make me ashamed of the body/paint on my car.

[wfo guy]

Looks good. I'm glad you're keeping it clean and not me. :)

[Josh@Ridetech]

So cleeeean. Make me ashamed of the body/paint on my car.

Come look at it in person, it's not perfect at all. The passenger fender isn't even the same color! I just cut/buffed the paint as good as I could for now. I don't want to stick a real nice paint job on it because I'm sure that cones will just end up scuffing the paint up ;).


Looks good. I'm glad you're keeping it clean and not me. :)

Haha! I'm wishing it was a different color at the moment.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Just got the new True Forged wheels on, hood and fender painted, and now she's loaded up for Mustang Week!

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[andrewb70]

Looks great!!!

Andrew

[Walther]

Great looking car Josh. And thanks again for all the tech help on my 1960 Falcon Project. Everything worked just like I hoped.

[drc9805]

The whole paint job looks great to me!

[Martin71RS]

It looks very good Josh! :-)

[Josh@Ridetech]

Great looking car Josh. And thanks again for all the tech help on my 1960 Falcon Project. Everything worked just like I hoped.

Thanks! You're welcome anytime, I'm happy to hear it all went good!

The whole paint job looks great to me!

Thanks! lol, it's easy to make it look good in pictures. It's not that awful but I'm just being picky at this point!

It looks very good Josh! :-)

Thanks alot!

I took several pictures of the car at Mustang Week. I autocrossed it for the first time (nobody was taking pictures unfortunately... :() and it did really well! The first time out it was a little over a second slower than the fastest lap. I'll take that for it being a fresh car!

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[2xs]

Josh what model of wheels and sizes on that fox ? They look really good.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Josh what model of wheels and sizes on that fox ? They look really good.

Thanks man. They're True Forged Chicanes. 18x8's on the front and 18x10's on the back.

[dew34]

Josh thats a sharp looking car .After reading the whole tread I have found the direction I want to go with In building my 84 svo mustang .
mike

[Josh@Ridetech]

Josh thats a sharp looking car .After reading the whole tread I have found the direction I want to go with In building my 84 svo mustang .
mike

Thanks Mike! I appreciate it. Let me know if you need help with anything!

[dew34]

Josh how do you like the frame conectors from stifflers , how was the install, did they change your ground clearance that much ? I want to run a torque arm and think the stifflers frame connectors will spread the load better across the front torque arm crossmember .
mike

[MonzaRacer]

For color tests look at plastidip!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Josh how do you like the frame conectors from stifflers , how was the install, did they change your ground clearance that much ? I want to run a torque arm and think the stifflers frame connectors will spread the load better across the front torque arm crossmember .
mike

Hey Mike,

I just now saw your question. All of the Stiffler's parts worked really well for me, install wise, and stiffening up the uni-body. Compared to the other Mustangs that I've had, this one is much more solid to drive. With the coilovers, SFC, and cage, it's a completely different animal.

[wyattroa]

What wheels are you running?

[Josh@Ridetech]

What wheels are you running?

True Forged Chicanes

[Josh@Ridetech]

I've been playing with the car a little bit more as the weather has been getting nicer. Just like everyone else, there are other things that have taken precedence over working on the car but I've been doing what I can. Here are some pictures from the last autocross the car went to.

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[WILWAXU]

Car looks great!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Thanks, John!

[Centerforce]

Looking good! Did you happen to get any video of the fox in action?

[PRRC]

Looks great Josh.

[Yelcamino]

The 'Stang is looking good Josh!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looking good! Did you happen to get any video of the fox in action?
I didn't unfortunately. I had my GoPro with me but it stopped working for some reason on that day!

Looks great Josh.
Thanks!

The 'Stang is looking good Josh!
Thanks Herb!

[LERM]

Awesome to see that masterpiece in metal getting some track time.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Awesome to see that masterpiece in metal getting some track time.

Thanks! It's about time that it gets used what it was built for. Hopefully, it'll have several outings this year!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Just a little update picture, not alot changed appearance wise!

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However, the clutch did finally give out. I knew it was bound to happen though. On the first startup, everything on the back side of the block got soaked with oil due to me forgetting to tighten a galley plug. It made it 1500 miles and then decided it was done.

[68Birdy]

Damn nice lookin Stang!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Damn nice lookin Stang!

Thanks!

[MSTSFabbed]

Just gorgeous! I love those bronze wheels with the black!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Just gorgeous! I love those bronze wheels with the black!

Thanks! I was on the fence when I pulled the trigger on them but I'm glad I did it now!!

[Josh@Ridetech]

I'm a little bit excited. I got the first fox body that I ever drove back in my hands. I had it when I was 17 for a brief amount of time and then sold it to my dad. It's been sitting in his shop for the last 9 years until last week. He called me and ended up handing over the keys, needless to say... I'm ecstatic.

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[DrFraZZy]

Nice!!!!! That notch looks clean! Any plans with it? or are you keeping it the way it is. and yes, your hatch looks nice, too!!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Nice!!!!! That notch looks clean! Any plans with it? or are you keeping it the way it is. and yes, your hatch looks nice, too!!

Thanks! I've been cleaning up a few things on the notch, redoing the interior, and other odds and ends. It will have a different engine in it at some point. There is a rust hole in the driver's side strut tower that needs to be addressed so when the engine comes out to fix that, something else will be going back in. I've contemplated pulling the engine out of my hatch and swapping it over. Then I could put some nasty engine in the black car to make the track car that I've always wanted!

[Tig]

Just a little update picture, not alot changed appearance wise!

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However, the clutch did finally give out. I knew it was bound to happen though. On the first startup, everything on the back side of the block got soaked with oil due to me forgetting to tighten a galley plug. It made it 1500 miles and then decided it was done.

That is a great shot. Car looks amazing



I'm a little bit excited. I got the first fox body that I ever drove back in my hands. I had it when I was 17 for a brief amount of time and then sold it to my dad. It's been sitting in his shop for the last 9 years until last week. He called me and ended up handing over the keys, needless to say... I'm ecstatic.

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You lucky dog you.
I'd love to have a coupe.

[Josh@Ridetech]

That is a great shot. Car looks amazing




You lucky dog you.
I'd love to have a coupe.

Thanks man! I appreciate it. After I get the red one put back together, I believe the black car is going to be coming back apart for some upgrades!