65' Mustang Fastback Project "Racesteed"

[bikefreak600]

Introduction to my project named racesteed, my race inspired little pony. Car was originally a "DSO" (dealer special order) "A code 289" Fastback, built in SanJose CA. 4 barrel, C4 auto, 4.11 w/ locker 8'' rear end. Unfortunately the car did not come with the original drivetrain. ( car came with a 2 barrel 289, auto trans & 8'' rear 2.80, out of a 67' c-code.), i will not be using any of the drivetrain parts that came in the car.... My main goal with this car is to end up with a great handling, fast & lightweight musclecar but still maintain the classic soul and looks of the car. I will primarily use the car as a hotrod, low mile driven street car, with plans to do some road racing & autocross ( no class or rule specific stuff). I will be using as much race inspired and or designing / fabricating parts myself as much as possible. Car will be stripped down, minimal or no creature comforts. I am a muscle car guy at heart, i love the raw power sound so i will be using a 9.5 Windsor based stroker. Car was a total rusted out when i bought it. i have already replaced most of the sheet metal. new rear frames, rockers, quarters, fabricated sheetmetal wheel tubs, trunk, tail panel, floors, cowl, firewall, doors, front aprons, core support, subframe connectors, torque boxes, shock towers, hood etc.
engine: est. 630 hp@7300rpm. 540 tq@6100rpm. goal target weight 2600-2700lbs
393 c.i / 11.2:1 cr
AFR205 cnc heads
solid roller cam 259/[email protected], .683/.672 lift, 108 LSA
Edelbrock Super Victor intake lightly ported, 2'' tapered plastic spacer
Demon chokeless carb ( eventually will use FAST EZ-EFI, or MSD Atomic EFI system when financially able)
Header evacuation, or vacuum pump system will be determined later
Manual steering, stock or quick ratio steering box.
removable core support, Custom fit aluminum radiator
top loader 4 speed,
fabricated solid trans & engine mounts w/ front engine plate.
Rear end either 8'' or 9'' housing with 3.80 or 3.90 gears, locker ( housing to be determined later)

Exhaust will be minimal for radical sound.
1-7/8 primary hand fabricated headers
3'' mandrel tubes w/ long glass packs, side exit in front of rear tire both sides, no gimicky "X or H pipe" simple, straight forward, high flow exhaust




brakes
front 13'' rotors with mustang steve brackets
cobra calipers
rear
cobra calipers & rotors w/ mustang steve brackets.

Wheels coys c67 gunmetal painted centers
17x9, 275/40/17 rear
17x8, 235/45/17 front

suspension:
front tubular control arms
adjustable coilover on the lower arm design
retaining the shock towers modified for header clearance
sway bar size to be determined
Rear suspension
fabricated 3 link
adjustable coilovers
panhard bar or watts link.
sway bar to be determined

Exterior
paint : black w/ gunmetal stripes.
4'' cowl hood,
shelby R front valance,
stock modified quarter vents,
filled in cowl vents
Trim painted body color
Chrome stock replacement mirrors & door handles


Interior will be black, using mostly original replacement parts
aftermarket front bucket seats & custom cluster
roll cage some sort of aftermarket seat belts

I will be updating this thread adding many pics as progress continues, and many small details will probably change as the car progresses. thanks for reading & stay tuned !
Mike G,