Introduction to my project i 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 was totally rusted out when i got it. i have 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. 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. This car has turned into a grassroots build so I will be using as much race inspired parts and designing / fabricating 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.
engine: est. 630 [email protected] 540 [email protected] 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
Holley Xflow 950cfm Sniper EFI
Header evacuation, or vacuum pump system will be determined later
Manual steering, quick ratio steering box
Opentracker quick ratio rollerized arm & idler, Baer bumpsteer kit.
removable core support, Custom fit aluminum radiator
4 spd trans, centerforce dual friction clutch
fabricated engine mounts w/ front engine plate.
Fabricated trans cross member
9'' housing 3.90 gears, Detroit locker, Quick performance daytona pinion & yoke
Exhaust will be minimal for radical sound.
1-7/8 primary stepped 2-1\8 hand fabricated 4-2-1 stainless headers
3'' mandrel stainless with kooks polished 304 straight thru race mufflers, 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:
CPP subframe kit
Viking warrior D/A coilover mounted on the lower arm
modified shock towers
1-1/8 front sway bar
Rear suspension
fabricated 3 link
Torque arm double adjustable
Viking warrior D/A coilovers
Modified Fays2 watts link.
hollow adjustable rear sway bar
Chassy
Alston 10 point cage
SN65 firewall strengthening mod
Fabricated subframe connectors & torque box
Fabricated jacking rails
Exterior
paint : black w/ gunmetal stripes.
4'' cowl hood,
shelby R front valance w/ custom air diffuser
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 modified stock rear seat
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 !
Mike G,
engine: est. 630 [email protected] 540 [email protected] 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
Holley Xflow 950cfm Sniper EFI
Header evacuation, or vacuum pump system will be determined later
Manual steering, quick ratio steering box
Opentracker quick ratio rollerized arm & idler, Baer bumpsteer kit.
removable core support, Custom fit aluminum radiator
4 spd trans, centerforce dual friction clutch
fabricated engine mounts w/ front engine plate.
Fabricated trans cross member
9'' housing 3.90 gears, Detroit locker, Quick performance daytona pinion & yoke
Exhaust will be minimal for radical sound.
1-7/8 primary stepped 2-1\8 hand fabricated 4-2-1 stainless headers
3'' mandrel stainless with kooks polished 304 straight thru race mufflers, 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:
CPP subframe kit
Viking warrior D/A coilover mounted on the lower arm
modified shock towers
1-1/8 front sway bar
Rear suspension
fabricated 3 link
Torque arm double adjustable
Viking warrior D/A coilovers
Modified Fays2 watts link.
hollow adjustable rear sway bar
Chassy
Alston 10 point cage
SN65 firewall strengthening mod
Fabricated subframe connectors & torque box
Fabricated jacking rails
Exterior
paint : black w/ gunmetal stripes.
4'' cowl hood,
shelby R front valance w/ custom air diffuser
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 modified stock rear seat
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 !
Mike G,