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dave6
02-12-2010, 06:00 PM
just bought a 65 mustang coupe that i want to convert to a pro touring big block powerhouse. i do have experience building cars but do not have any when it comes to pro touring setups.

any advice, input, or comments are greatly appreciated

thank you,
dave
cheapthrillz
02-12-2010, 06:11 PM
Look into Total Control Products

Also, why a big block? Just wondering....
dave6
02-12-2010, 06:48 PM
should i go with a small block to cut weight and make it more agile overall?
cheapthrillz
02-12-2010, 07:07 PM
I think you will find that is the general consensus on this site.

I am keeping my eye on the new 5.0 that is coming out. All aluminum with 420hp seems better than all cast iron or cast/aluminum with 420hp wouldn't you say?
dave6
02-12-2010, 07:13 PM
that sounds logical.
what do you think it would cost to do it myself?
cheapthrillz
02-12-2010, 07:24 PM
that sounds logical.
what do you think it would cost to do it myself?

Are we talking about drivetrain or suspension?

To me, cost is just a number. Performance values cost whatever they are going to cost. It's up to you to decide how MUCH performance you will get from the "cost". This is determined by how much research you put into it. You don't have to have the newest/trickest parts to make the car perform well (aka "just throwing money at it"). All you have to do is make well researched decisions for the proper modifications to achieve your desired performance level.
dave6
02-12-2010, 07:27 PM
i should have been clear, my bad.

i was asking how much the suspension would cost (guest-a-mate) with top of the line parts.
cheapthrillz
02-12-2010, 07:45 PM
i should have been clear, my bad.

i was asking how much the suspension would cost (guest-a-mate) with top of the line parts.

It depends on what you want out of it.... race car handling? Cadillac Ride quality? Both?

Nobody here can answer that question for you because it is too vague....

With top of the line parts? Maybe a lot....
dave6
02-12-2010, 07:49 PM
handling and comfort would be great. i've got plenty of time for the research because my camaro is still in need.
what would you go with? think it's gonna be more than 7k?
Lowend
02-12-2010, 09:57 PM
The Mustang Suspension Big-3
www.totalcontrolproducts.com/
www.globalwest.net
www.maierracing.com
marolf101x
02-14-2010, 05:59 AM
SInce you mentioned both handling and ride quality you may want to look at air:
http://www.ridetech.com/shop/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=6057
It's $7200 for the complete kit.

We have a couple of seriously quick Mustangs, one of which you can see here:
http://ridetechgarage.com/more/1969-mustang/

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
latamud
02-14-2010, 08:14 AM
Another alternative, http://www.opentrackerracingproducts.com/ has some nice upgrades to stock suspension to get performance and comfort for a good price. I'd recommend roller spring perches and a roller idler arm kit to begin with.
ProdigyCustoms
02-14-2010, 09:56 AM
The Total Control stuff is the best coil over suspension out there. You will get great handling and ride.

The Air Ride is awesome, the Mustang pictured is extremely fast on the track and rides like a dream.

We sell both, so no conflict or interest or favoritism here.
dave6
02-14-2010, 01:35 PM
thanks for all the great input.

sounds like i will be contacting prodigy to help with this project.

thanks so much,
dave
dave6
02-15-2010, 08:17 PM
just came across a complete independent rear suspension from a 2003 mustang cobra for 1k. would this be a good idea to stick under my 65 coupe pro touring project?

all input is greatly appreciated.

thanks
cheapthrillz
02-16-2010, 05:37 AM
just came across a complete independent rear suspension from a 2003 mustang cobra for 1k. would this be a good idea to stick under my 65 coupe pro touring project?

all input is greatly appreciated.

thanks

Sounds like a lot of work, but if you're up for it....
dave6
02-16-2010, 08:01 PM
ok, the 03 cobra irs is 5" wider than the stock rearend in my 65 mustang coupe. i don't think that's gonna work.

wonder how the irs setup from a 88-96 c4 corvette would work? how about the 88-96 c4 for the front?



any ideas?
Lowend
02-17-2010, 08:42 AM
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/mddwiderengineoutsm-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/mdexteriorlights-1.jpg
See if you can figure out what this is

:D
dave6
02-17-2010, 07:02 PM
wow. can you please email all the pics you have? that looks really close to how i see my coupe looking.
can you also include all the details about the car?

thank you so much,
dave
davidh_1 at hotmail
Lowend
02-17-2010, 10:21 PM
It's a 2nd gen Camaro front subframe and a SBC in a Mustang.
Mark D's car
http://www.racehome.com/picmarkd.htm
dolf
02-18-2010, 01:14 AM
Griggs racing all the way! I had their suspension on my last mustang. IMO the best "bolt in" suspension available. If performance is what you're after it's worth taking a look.
dave6
02-18-2010, 06:53 PM
anyone know of a company that makes bracket/install kits for early 90's vette suspensions to be installed on 65 mustangs?

thanks
69lsxamx
02-18-2010, 07:49 PM
this place sells a kit for installing a cobra irs in the first gen. mustangs.
http://www.dvsrestorations.com./irs.shtml

a 66 with cobra irs
http://unitedstangs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30906

I'm going to be putting one in my 69 amx. if you look around you can find some cheaper than $1,000 I paid $300 for the first one I bought but had to sell it to pay for other things. The one I have now I paid $450 for. check this site out there is usually a few for sale on it http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/suspension-258/

I would think that the corvette is going to be wide also. I know the c5's has a track width around 61''