$5000 budget Mustang

[MoparCar]

Ron,
Not to Hi-Jack your 'stang thread which is awesome, but do you have any details of how you will be splicing in the JRS clip into the existing AMX? I'm building a Mopar and have talked to Jake but haven't had the guts to do it.



Wes

[Ron S]

I'm actually building a full perimeter chassis. I'm pretty picky on the fabrication side, but Jake was very accomodating, making his clip exactly how I wanted it. Still batting around a couple of different rear suspension designs, hoping to have the chassis built in the next couple weeks.

I don't think it would be that hard to graft one of Jakes clips on to a Mopar, as long as the frame widths are close. It would be cool to see, not alot of Mopars taken to that level.

[asifnyc]

hey Ron,

it's so cool you're going to build and AMC! I've really enjoyed following the mustang build (it's jaw dropping awesome). can't want to see the AMX. AMC Rules

[Ron S]

hey Ron,

it's so cool you're going to build and AMC! I've really enjoyed following the mustang build (it's jaw dropping awesome). can't want to see the AMX. AMC Rules

Yeah, I'd love to keep it all AMC, I have access to several 401's, but my goal on this car is to keep it below 3000 lbs.. I know Indy does make an aluminum AMC block and heads, but the assembled package is 25K. Way out of this cars budget.

[MoparCar]

I'm actually building a full perimeter chassis. I'm pretty picky on the fabrication side, but Jake was very accomodating, making his clip exactly how I wanted it. Still batting around a couple of different rear suspension designs, hoping to have the chassis built in the next couple weeks.

I don't think it would be that hard to graft one of Jakes clips on to a Mopar, as long as the frame widths are close. It would be cool to see, not alot of Mopars taken to that level.

Thanks for the reply-can't wait to see a few pictures and details of the AMX project and the frame.
Wes

[Ron S]

Installing brake ducts, ZR1 hubs, and Hardbar hardware. Hoping it helps with the brake knockback. Crazy how heat from the rotor burned the boot off the tierod. Once all this is installed I will have to build the air intakes in the splitter.

[bonecrrusher]

You fab up the brake ducts?

[Ron S]

You fab up the brake ducts?

No, they came from LG Motorsports, seem pretty nice.

[Project69]

Nice build.

Edit: So you just slapped the body onto a frame? Where did you get the frame btw?

[Ron S]

Nice build.

Edit: So you just slapped the body onto a frame? Where did you get the frame btw?

Built it

[Project69]

Gotcha, how did you mount the body to the frame? I must have missed that.

[Ron S]

It is attached along the rocker pinch welds,A pillar and B pillar, and other assorted places, you can see the pics here. Ron
http://57hemicuda.smugmug.com/Cars/M.../6357389_pKQdb

[Project69]

Thank you, you have a download file of all the pictures? Im doing this and would like to use your pictures for frame and body help.

Thank you

Rob

[dusterbd13]

we use header wrap safety wired to the tie rod ends on all our C5 track cars. its abslutetly normal to bake the boots off within a couple of events. especially with aggressive pads.

what is the rest of the setup? those look like radial mount calipers, not standard C5 stuff.

michael

[Ron S]

we use header wrap safety wired to the tie rod ends on all our C5 track cars. its abslutetly normal to bake the boots off within a couple of events. especially with aggressive pads.

what is the rest of the setup? those look like radial mount calipers, not standard C5 stuff.

michael

I'm running the 15" Baer set up, with the Alcon built 6 piston calipers, 14's on the rear, and a 7/8 manual master cylinder. I almost balled it up on its first road course adventure, Payton King helped me kind of get the brakes dialed in. Works great now.

[bonecrrusher]

LG pieces - nice....

Ron - you doing any VIR events this year? Factory cars allowed w/ no cages?

[Ron S]

I'm going to try and wear that car out this year, I really want to do VIR again, and I want to try Summit this year. I can't wait to do Jersey, hell I want to go everywhere!!

[Twentyover]

Ron-

Any concern that cooling only 1 side of the rotor might lead to warping? Or are you aiming the air into the hub side of the rotor vents?

[Ron S]

It blows the air into the hub area and then its forced out through the vent holes. I wonder how much brake dust will be blowing all over the wheels.

[ill steez]

Ron-

Any concern that cooling only 1 side of the rotor might lead to warping? Or are you aiming the air into the hub side of the rotor vents?

Since the rotor isn't really being cooled unless the car is moving forward (and the rotor turning), I don't think there would be any problem with one part of the rotor cooling significantly faster than another.

I'd be interested to see how much of a difference those ducts make. Pretty cool piece - I had them on my C5 as well.