Modular 66 coupe

[Rtwardy]

Well this is my 66coupe build. This is where it started after the first build.
Its getting a 1200 hp 96 cobra motor
t56 trans
right now a 76 mm presision turbo possible twins
martz rear 4 link
martz front mm2 set up full clip
mustang depot e2 kit
18x9 18x10 wheels
Auto works mini tub
wilwood brakes
96 cobra rear end 8.8
and just about every piece of metal replaced. Any questions or comments feel free to ask
I'll post am must pics as I can

[Rtwardy]

Progress

[Bossed]

How far along are you? Sounds like a killer project

[69stang]

Following
I'm leaning towards using the Martz front end on my 69. About 99% there, probably within a month.

[Josh@Ridetech]

Nice! What's going in the engine to push that power?

[Rtwardy]

We have the quarters and mini tubs going in now back half done by April then the front clip should be pretty easy It's a 96 cobra motor w ported heads forged internals and stock cams right now with a 76mm turbo. Put 950 to the wheels in my cobra. Looking to hit 1100 or so in the 66

[Rtwardy]

Quarters going on

[Rtwardy]

Further more my buddy is trying to get and I pad to pop out of the dash for navigation like the newer cars. So we're a while away from that but should be interesting

[Rtwardy]

Power plant. 96 cobra motor w an 03 cobra t56 trans

[Rtwardy]

How it started out when I was 14 my first car.

[Rtwardy]

There stuff looks really nice the 4 link is well made and its all pretty reasonably priced

[Rtwardy]

Well it's been pushed off for awhile but now we're back at it changed things up a bit just ordered a 9" rear sumped custom fuel tank from martz chassis and went with the aje front coil over suspension found out I can fit a 19" on the back w 315s and 18s on the front

[gswartz]

WOW nice build!

[Rtwardy]

19s don't look that big

[Rtwardy]

133310Mini tubs done plenty room for 315 30 19s

[Rtwardy]

133311This is what 17s x 10.5 look like w 315 tires. Too small if u ask me

[Rtwardy]

And hears the 315 from the back w the 4 link brace. 335s would fit but u would have to be dead on w the backspacinv on the rim. It would be tight but will fit

[Rtwardy]

The new shock towers to fit the mod motor. I went with the aje colt 45 front suspension instead.

[Wldtang]

Curious to see how so,e the Sunspension works out. I am planning to run the aje front end stuff as well. Was thinking of going with aje rear stuff but I might consider the Martz stuff.

I want to run 315x30x18 in the back. What brand tires are those you got sitting in there?


Are the mini tubs by DSE?

[Rtwardy]

I did martz rear it's super nice kit. Was gonna do there front but it's more involved and the aje u can fit 9" rims in the front The mini tub is a auto works. W the dse frame insert. W the rolled lip I have 13.5 inches from frame to fender The one pic is 315 35 17 and they fit no prob they are nittos but on the 19s I'm going the proxy 888s

[Wldtang]

You going to use the 8.8 rear? Will it need to be cut down? What wheels you plan to use?

[Rtwardy]

No it was hard to get someone to cut it down so I went w a new 9" from martz I get to pick the length I wanted (54")and that already has the brackets welded on for thier 4 link. I'm going with these tsw wheels 133338with proxy 888 tires

[Wldtang]

Nice. I like those wheels. What back spacing will you need?

[Rtwardy]

They were the closest to the super snake rims I could find that fit the backs will be 6.81 backspacing basically identical to my cobra r rims. Fronts I'll have to figure out once the suspension gets installed

[Crestronwizard]

This build takes me back to when I started. Nice to see more coupes being done. Keep up the progress.

[Rtwardy]

Thanks. Always liked the coupes over the fast back. I think all the popularity w gone in 60 seconds kinda ruined it for me.

[xsboost90]

im running the AJE front and rear colt65 stuff on my car if you have any questions. They arent the best at explaining things when it comes to assembly and parts you need.

[Rtwardy]

@xsboost90 Actually we just got to the front suspension it says it's bolt in but there is only one bolt. I take it u need to drill threw the frame for the other 4 ?? Do u have any pics of the install. And what steering shaft did you use ??

[xsboost90]

there is from what i remember a hole that lines up with the cross member. That one wasnt used but just for reference- the other four were drilled all the way through the frame- after you cut out all the other old stuff- and then open up one side of each hole- i did the bottom, slide a sleeve in there- supplied- and then weld it in. So my kmember has four large bolts that hold it in. The front suspension bolted up very nicely but they didnt have any info about a front swaybar and i had sold off my stock one. I bought a stock style bar biggest i could find and it fits, but i had to find some custom length links at autozone to get the bar to clear the rack correctly. I also opened up the existing notch in the bottom of the frame to clear the bar should i bottom the car out. I used a fox mustang cobra rack, 1994 spindles, 1997 cobra brakes 13", their struts and mounts. Oh i bought a Flaming river column that was "mustang length" and made my own mounts. Bought a (Ididit or Flaming river)-same stuff- shaft kit to connect the column to the stock rack and cut it to length. Worked very well and just had to ding my header in one spot to clear the shaft.

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The rear bolted right in, some of the same procedures.

[Rtwardy]

Thanks for your help. What size wheels are u running on the front

[Rtwardy]

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[xsboost90]

im running 17x9 up front with a 255 tire...seems to clear fine i may have to trim the lip of the fender at the front...

[Rtwardy]

Ok I was gonna go 18x9. Height Isn't an issue I was worried about how wide and 255 up front is perfect

[Rtwardy]

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[Rtwardy]

Early 134153x mas

[Rtwardy]

Aje shock towers 134161

[Rtwardy]

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[Rtwardy]

Martz chassis 4 link installed

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Aje front suspension installed 134194

[66Okasai]

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In the middle of putting my 66 together. I'm also using the AJE front end. I used their rear setup, but shortened the 8.8 up to tuck the wheels in. Nevermind the old looking rack and dirty car, just mock up. Your project looks like it's coming along great!

[Wldtang]

In the middle of putting my 66 together. I'm also using the AJE front end. I used their rear setup, but shortened the 8.8 up to tuck the wheels in. Nevermind the old looking rack and dirty car, just mock up. Your project looks like it's coming along great!

What size rear tires and wheels? What back spacing and how much did you shorten the 8.8?

I am debating between the aje rear setup or the martz

[66Okasai]

What size rear tires and wheels? What back spacing and how much did you shorten the 8.8?

I am debating between the aje rear setup or the martz

295/35/18
18x9.5
5.25 b/s
shortened 8.8 4 inches per side. 8.8 came out of sn95.

[Wldtang]

295/35/18
18x9.5
5.25 b/s
shortened 8.8 4 inches per side. 8.8 came out of sn95.

Any pics of your rear suspension? Think a 315 / 35 /18 would clear the lower control arm?

[66Okasai]

I relocated the lower control arm to inside the frame rail. We added frame connectors and boxed in the end where the lower control arm mounts. We had to do this because of how we shortened the 8.8. If I remember right before we moved the arms, they were pretty close to the 295. It would be really close. I'll try to get some pics up later. Sorry to hijack the thread!

[Rtwardy]

I relocated the lower control arm to inside the frame rail. We added frame connectors and boxed in the end where the lower control arm mounts. We had to do this because of how we shortened the 8.8. If I remember right before we moved the arms, they were pretty close to the 295. It would be really close. I'll try to get some pics up later. Sorry to hijack the thread!


No worry she hijack away. I'm still in process of workin on this thing and picsand imput are always welcome I'm going 325 on the back of mine The 315 I tryed fit pretty good and there's still room tho I did mess w my tubs a bit

[Rtwardy]

What size are u running in the front. I was hoping to get 18x 9s with a 255

[Wldtang]

I relocated the lower control arm to inside the frame rail. We added frame connectors and boxed in the end where the lower control arm mounts. We had to do this because of how we shortened the 8.8. If I remember right before we moved the arms, they were pretty close to the 295. It would be really close. I'll try to get some pics up later. Sorry to hijack the thread!

I was thinking of relocating the lowers to the inside if I went with the aje. I would like to see how you did this.
Did you move the axles brackets inward as well?

[joe28443]

134297Which wheels are these?

[66Okasai]

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The brackets were reinforced a bit more after these pics were taken. When we shortened the rear end, we pulled the tubes out, cut 4" off, and pressed them back in. So in short, the brackets are 4" closer to the chunk.

The wheels are US MAGS Ramblers. 18x9.5

Rusted rotors and wheels are the good ol' mocks.

[Wldtang]

The brackets were reinforced a bit more after these pics were taken. When we shortened the rear end, we pulled the tubes out, cut 4" off, and pressed them back in. So in short, the brackets are 4" closer to the chunk.

The wheels are US MAGS Ramblers. 18x9.5

Rusted rotors and wheels are the good ol' mocks.

How did you get the tubes out?

[66Okasai]

How did you get the tubes out?


Drilled the spot welds out. Then used a very large hydraulic press.

[Wldtang]

The brackets were reinforced a bit more after these pics were taken. When we shortened the rear end, we pulled the tubes out, cut 4" off, and pressed them back in. So in short, the brackets are 4" closer to the chunk.

The wheels are US MAGS Ramblers. 18x9.5

Rusted rotors and wheels are the good ol' mocks.

Did you use the aje lower control arms? Do you know the length of them?

Also what shocks and coil overs did you use?

[66Okasai]

Did you use the aje lower control arms? Do you know the length of them?

Also what shocks and coil overs did you use?


Lower arms are 22 1/8 eye to eye. I made my own using stainless stock.

qa1 coilovers are used. I don't remember the part number, but it was one of the shortest ones. Unless you use something like the Maier racing shock setup in the trunk, it'll be one of the longest for the height I wanted.

[Rtwardy]

[QUOTE=xsboost90;1209445]there is from what i remember a hole that lines up with the cross member. That one wasnt used but just for reference- the other four were drilled all the way through the frame- after you cut out all the other old stuff- and then open up one side of each hole- i did the bottom, slide a sleeve in there- supplied- and then weld it in. So my kmember has four large bolts that hold it in. The front suspension bolted up very nicely but they didnt have any info about a front swaybar and i had sold off my stock one. I bought a stock style bar biggest i could find and it fits, but i had to find some custom length links at autozone to get the bar to clear the rack correctly. I also opened up the existing notch in the bottom of the frame to clear the bar should i bottom the car out. I used a fox mustang cobra rack, 1994 spindles, 1997 cobra brakes 13", their struts and mounts. Oh i bought a Flaming river column that was "mustang length" and made my own mounts. Bought a (Ididit or Flaming river)-same stuff- shaft kit to connect the column to the stock rack and cut it to length. Worked very well and just had to ding my header in one spot to clear the shaft.

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Can u do me a huge favor and measure from the front of the frame rail to the k member I think mine is sitting like an inch to far forward tire is real close to the fender in the from and a little gap in the back.

[xsboost90]

damn your lucky im so nice! Ok looks like from the front edge of the k- member to back of the swaybar mount is 2" and from the front of the K-member to the end of the bottom of the frame rail is 19 1/8"

[Rtwardy]

135517Thanks for that. It's hard to tell w this small spare tire but the one rim I put on it still like an inch or too forward in the wheel well we followed those crappy instructions but obviously we need to re do it

[joe28443]

What size front wheels are you using?

[Rtwardy]

18x9

[sj9ers]

Where did you get the AJE shock towers from? Custom made?
Thanks

[Rtwardy]

Where did you get the AJE shock towers from? Custom made?
Thanks
I got them from AJE. I guess I have the "old suspension kit " and the tire fits to forward in the fender so we need to cut it and adjust it to move the wheel center to fit that size tire and rim

[Rtwardy]

141266141267Llittle bit of trans tunnel work to get the T56 under there

[Rtwardy]

141268141269If it fits it ships... gotta do a custom engine compartment bracing to keep the walls from caving in but it's coming together. Right fit on the brake master cylinder and mocking up the cobra Manuel pedal box

[Rtwardy]

141274141275Also desided to go w 2015 mustang track pack brakes front and back. Those are some big ass brakes. Killer looking w 14" rotors.

[Rtwardy]

141338141339Engine compartment bracing and cobra pedals mounted

[Wldtang]

Any more pics of the pedals mounted?
I plan to run the cobra pedals and hydroboost

[Rtwardy]

I'll try soon. Had to do a lot of Fab work the quadrant needed to be moved to the left side I should have better pics when all the parts come in

[Wldtang]

Looks like the t56 didn't fit in the stock tunnel. Did you have to raise the tunnel?

[Tsunami]

Nice job. Looks great! I'm building a 1940 Ford Tudor and will be installing a 1996 4.6l SOC. I installed the 2004 PI heads and intake. This should make the car scoot down the road.

[Rtwardy]

Looks like the t56 didn't fit in the stock tunnel. Did you have to raise the tunnel?

Yeah it needed to be raised about 2in in the front section to get the drive shaft angle right

[Rtwardy]

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[Rtwardy]

141568Had to re fan the front A arm cause the aje kit makes it sit to far foward but now it's right in the middle

[Rtwardy]

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[Michaels 69]

Looks like a fun build.

[Cody03Svt]

Curious as to what wheels those are the look badass. Good job on the build so far!

[Rtwardy]

Tsw Bathurst. Closest to the Shelby super snake wheels I could find w the right options on back spacing and rim size w out spending 1500 a wheel

[xsboost90]

what did you do to the AJE front arms? Mine actually sit forward on the ps and ok on the ds....may be the fender isnt on right but looks close.

[Rtwardy]

what did you do to the AJE front arms? Mine actually sit forward on the ps and ok on the ds....may be the fender isnt on right but looks close.

Had to cut almost an inch off the side closest to the firewall and reweld it back up. Both mine sat forward to much aje also makes a “fix” for that. They have adjustable arms but there like $400 something

[Rtwardy]

160794 Went with 14” Shelby brakes all the way around

[Rtwardy]

Built a box frame for the fuel tank to mount too to stiffen up the rear some more. Got seat pans in and the rest of the floor roll cage built an out rigger from the sub frame to the roll cage for support and 14” Shelby brakes on all four corners. Yes that is way to much brake for the rear but it looks way better and the will use a portioning valve to make them work

[Rtwardy]

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[syborg tt]

Just read the entire build.

First off I love that it’s a coupe and the build is awesome. Looking forward to watching the rest of the build.

[Rtwardy]

160799this is the plan for the turbo kit twin 6266s. Ditching the front bumper and going w a reg Shelby bumper

[Rtwardy]

160800and this is the paint scheme I’m going w

[migg400]

Awesome Build!!!

[Rtwardy]

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[Rtwardy]

175969Well is been awhile but time to get everything ready for paint next month. Beefed up the rad support tied into the fire wall and shock tower to hold the power. And open up the front to help get that big ass motor in any out. She’s gonna be something in a few months here soon