$5000 budget Mustang

[Krazed]

Check it out.
http://www.lsxtv.com/news/video-musc...r-slow-motion/

Ok that was freaking cool.

[65_LS1_T56]

Ok that was freaking cool.

x2 Ron! You can see how everyone killed a set of tires that weekend now :D

[Ron S]

I just saw this ad for Run to the Coast for the first time. I don't know who did the art work, but man do they have good taste in cars. I don't know why but I am strangely attracted to this ad, I think I want a poster to hang on the wall.LOL I know its not my car, but hey close enough.

[syborg tt]

Heck I want one also.

I just saw this ad for Run to the Coast for the first time. I don't know who did the art work, but man do they have good taste in cars. I don't know why but I am strangely attracted to this ad, I think I want a poster to hang on the wall.LOL I know its not my car, but hey close enough.

[hivewax]

I'd look into charging a fee for using the front apron - splitter design!

[vintageracer]

I just saw this ad for Run to the Coast for the first time. I don't know who did the art work, but man do they have good taste in cars.

Ron,

I must also agree. EXCELLENT taste in cars.

This ad alone will ensure a quick sellout!

[65_LS1_T56]

Hey Ron, wondered if you pulled the clutch yet after the Southern Slam. Two handed shifting can't be fast
Hopefully you're too busy on the AMX to worry about it, hehehe.

[Ron S]

Wish I could say I was busy on either project, but I'm not. I've been busy playing contractor for my daughters that have just bought there first homes. Forgot how much I hate drywall. Looks like I have one more weekend of banging nails, then I will drag the Mustang in and blow the Kershaw dust off of it, and see what is up with the clutch. I fear the AMX is once again being pushed to the back burner.

[Ron S]

Saw Justin just posted this on youtube from Summer slam, didn't even know he was filming. If you listen hard you can hear the clutch slipping. Thanks Justin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqr5cdalfAk

[65_LS1_T56]

Looks like you had to tighten the shifter ball there...hehe. I love your arm-out-the-window driving style Ron.
Hope you get it fixed up for MS.

[GNon18s]

Saw Justin just posted this on youtube from Summer slam, didn't even know he was filming. If you listen hard you can hear the clutch slipping. Thanks Justin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqr5cdalfAk

No problem!

[Ron S]

Finally got this clutch pulled apart, kinda weird the pressure plate and flywheel look like they just came out of the box. The disc however is spent, it sheared all the rivets holding it together. Smeared the friction material over the holes, chewed the metal up pretty good.

Not really wanting to run a 6 puck type disc due to the fact that I have driven a lot of drag cars with them, and hate the way that they launch. Called around and found Centerforce the only company to make a regular friction clutch that would handle the Hp levels of this car. Also went with an aluminum flywheel made by Centerforce.

The install was a pain due to the Nascar style hydraulics, getting it shimmed right was a bear. Ended up removing the block spacer that I fabbed when I installed the LS7 clutch. The weight difference is about 14 lbs total between the LS7 clutch and the Centerforce. Driving is a lot different, the car launches as smooth as the LS7 clutch, but revs a lot faster.

[GNon18s]

With a dog box trans being able to upshift and downshift so hard, I would imagine a single organic disc would have a hard time keeping up. Was there a twin-disc option for your setup? I've been running an LS7 clutch in my C5 but my shifts are slow and lazy compared to yours.

[Ron S]

With the bellhousing/nascar style hydraulic throwout I'm running, I'm kinda of stuck with a single disc. I could have run an iron puck style single but I hate the street manners. Could change everything out to a Tilton style, but I would be looking at several thousand dollars. In talking to all the different clutch companies, and a couple of transmission manufacturers, the twin setups generate a lot more heat in the trans when used really hard. I'll abuse this Centerforce setup, and we will see how it goes. I'm almost sure this engine will be pulled from this car, be attached to a T56 Magnum, and set down in my AMX when its done. I do think this car will end up with Ford power in it.

[RS_Customs]

I'm almost sure this engine will be pulled from this car, be attached to a T56 Magnum, and set down in my AMX when its done.

Fail.....

I do think this car will end up with Ford power in it.

Fail again!!

Fix the clutch and leave it together! You about have this one worked out. No reason to give yourself more headaches trying to work out 2 cars. The LS in the stang is one of so many cool things about that old ford, and thats hard to say coming from a chevy guy lol.

Robert

[troyboy468]

Fail.....



Fail again!!

Fix the clutch and leave it together! You about have this one worked out. No reason to give yourself more headaches trying to work out 2 cars. The LS in the stang is one of so many cool things about that old ford, and thats hard to say coming from a chevy guy lol.

Robert

Right and Right Robert!

I am gonna have to kick your ass if you keep talking Ford. I thought we were over that when we got rid of that weak ass 4.6 you was going to use! lol

[fastbacked]

I do think this car will end up with Ford power in it.

Indeed, you can’t deny that awesome car’s blue blood lineage forever. It is a true blue blood, it is blue in color; and, it carves up this blue Planet. Let God’s will be done.

[Ron S]

BLA BLA BLA, Ford/Chevy who cares anymore. At the beginning of this ride I cheesed off so many Ford guys, got so many nasty emails that I began to aggravate purists just for fun. Now the car is a lot more refined I'm looking into several options, I wish the mod motors were a little more stout, what does Ford have against cubic inches? I truly know nothing about Ford engines but am looking forward to trying something different. We'll see how it goes.

[Dave B]

The coyote is pretty cool, just not as cheap as a LS....but maybe someday...

[fastbacked]

Now the car is a lot more refined I'm looking into several options, I wish the mod motors were a little more stout, what does Ford have against cubic inches? I truly know nothing about Ford engines but am looking forward to trying something different. We'll see how it goes.

I agree the mod motors of the past are humdrum. The Ford 6.2 has cubic inch potential, cross bolt mains, and an already great set of heads. It is pretty much being ignored by people at the moment. The Coyote is pretty good at present, but will be much better when the stroker kits and tall deck versions are released most likely by the aftermarket. It seems like Ford wants to sell superchargers and turbos very liberally.