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Stocking up on parts for the next project

Dasfinc

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Just a pic thread for funsies of the crap I've started accumulating for the new project

The Ranger's motor still waiting for its new home:
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93 Mustang T5 with a Hurst Shifter:
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BBK Shorties:
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Engine Details:
GT-40P Headed 5.0 V-8 from a 1998 ford explorer
ProForm 1.6 Roller Rockers
CompCams Double roller timing chain
CompCams Hydro roller lifters
CompCams K35-349-8 Camshaft *Specs below*

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Dasfinc

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subtle "look at how much money im spending" post.

:gives:, The money I'm spending on this next project is all out of the funds recovered from the Ranger part-out.

Basically a $2500 budget + the cost of the car (and I already have the motor). I'd consider that a budget project honestly. :dunno:

I had 30's and a blower on the motor before, so I didn't need anything else. Now that I'm going with an A9L ECU, and Mustang running gear with an NA setup, I might as well do it right.
 

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is it a miata or what? why are people so secretive about dumb shit sometimes. like santa afraid to show a new rocking chair or some shit.


ps. needs turbo.


for the money in that intake manifold id be buying a welder and a junkyard turbo for this "budget" build... budget build in myhead never utilizes 800$ intake manifold.
 

Bob Kazamakis

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is it a miata or what? why are people so secretive about dumb shit sometimes. like santa afraid to show a new rocking chair or some shit.


ps. needs turbo.


for the money in that intake manifold id be buying a welder and a junkyard turbo for this "budget" build... budget build in myhead never utilizes 800$ intake manifold.

:werd: to all of it.

You don't need a fancy intake manifold when you've got a turbo cramming air through it.
 

Dasfinc

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is it a miata or what? why are people so secretive about dumb shit sometimes. like santa afraid to show a new rocking chair or some shit.


ps. needs turbo.


for the money in that intake manifold id be buying a welder and a junkyard turbo for this "budget" build... budget build in myhead never utilizes 800$ intake manifold.

I'm being quiet about it because I don't HAVE the platform. Once I actually HAVE it in my driveway, I'll take pics of everything, and document the build. But if I say I'm buying XXX car, and end up not getting it, or changing directions, I'll get made fun of as per TCG Rules :tear:

The motor/drive line will remain the same no matter what it goes into.

All decent aftermarket intakes are 500-600 basically for a full set. This one comes with a good sized TB, fuel rails, and looks very unique. a good TB alone can easily break $200 new.

If goodfellas can fit a Turbo (or twins) on this platform once they see it for the exhaust work, I will pull the trigger on it. The Injectors/MAF I will not order until the motor is in the car. Like I said, just having fun :)
 

Yaj Yak

Gladys
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I'm being quiet about it because I don't HAVE the platform. Once I actually HAVE it in my driveway, I'll take pics of everything, and document the build. But if I say I'm buying XXX car, and end up not getting it, or changing directions, I'll get made fun of as per TCG Rules :tear:

The motor/drive line will remain the same no matter what it goes into.

All decent aftermarket intakes are 500-600 basically for a full set. This one comes with a good sized TB, fuel rails, and looks very unique. a good TB alone can easily break $200 new.

If goodfellas can fit a Turbo (or twins) on this platform once they see it for the exhaust work, I will pull the trigger on it. The Injectors/MAF I will not order until the motor is in the car. Like I said, just having fun :)


whynot just say that then...
 
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