New from Rancho Cucamonga

[Foxinator]

Okay Mark, I figured I'd sign up here since I haven't yet... lol

I'm Kevin and have an 81 Mustang with a 2004 Cobra engine in it. I will get around to posting some pics later when I get a chance...

[RedRyder]

welcome to LAMC.

[Greg@RET]

Welcome.

[da5deuce]

Hey I know you lol..what's up kevin..still haven't seen ya car run yet hopefully I will soon

[Foxinator]

It went 6.66 @ 105 at Irwindale a couple weeks ago...

[vrt03cobra]

Welcome. I've seen your car before .... Nice car

[Silverpoison]

Welcome! sounds like a hell of a ride!

[Foxinator]

Okay, here goes I have a blue 1981 hatchback with 86 bumpers and a 2004 Cobra drivetrain with a Kenne Bell 2.8LC and a custom inlet system that a friend and I built (I cut the aluminum and he welded it up). It's been tuned to put out 507 RWHP at 13psi of boost on 91 octane, and 630 RWHP at 21.5 lbs of boost on E85 Ethanol, and this is thru an automatic with a non-lockup torque converter. It's run a best of 6.66@105 in the 1/8 mile at Irwindale, and I haven't run it on the recent tune and suspension mods in the ¼ yet. It is a FULL car that weighs upwards of 3700lbs without me in it with A/C, stereo, power windows, all seats, and it's driven almost every day to work and gets 18-20 MPG when I can keep my foot out of it.

Just to give a feel for what I've done with the car, it started out as an 81 4 cylinder w/ a blown head gasket that I bought for $500 in 1993 and stripped down to NOTHING. It was originally going to be a full drag car, but the vision of it changed over the years as things in life often do. The major change came in 2005 when I sold off all the 302 parts for $9500 and picked up a Terminator engine with only a few hundred factory miles on it. It finally hit the road for the first time in November of 2008. I still have to finish a few items in the interior and get it repainted (Looking to go with the Grabber Blue that's on the 2011 Mustang's). All of the work was done by me, except for some of the welding, the custom center console, and the exterior painting. My list of mods include:

Drivetrain
- 2004 Cobra engine & Lentech Strip Terminator 4R70W overdrive automatic, Kenne Bell 2.8LC with custom built inlet, Accufab Ford GT single blade throttle body, Kenne Bell Mammoth inlet pipe, FRPP 80lb injectors, Custom built 10 gallon ice box in spare tire well for intercooler, Vortech ice box for LC part of the blower, Ultimate Convertor Concepts built 9.5” torque converter, MAC cat-back exhaust, aftermarket h-pipe with high flow cats, Predator tuner, Twin Ford GT 255 lph pumps with a Kenne Bell Boost-a-Pump on each one, Metco auxilliary pulley.
- 8.8 rear end (Shortened 1/2" on each side by Currie w/ 9" big bearing ends and Currie 31 spline 9" axles), Detroit locker, 3.73:1 gears, and MAC diff cover.
- Entire fuel, emissions, and A/C systems from 2004 Cobra (The car was certified as emissions legal by a California Referee Station before I built the inlet system).

Suspension
- Strange 10 way adjustable struts and shocks (Just installed this week).
- 150/14 coil over springs on front (Also installed this week), and stock V8 springs w/ airbags in the rear.
- Maximum Motorsports extreme duty rear lower control arms.
- Team Z relocated upper control arms.
- Team Z anti-roll bar.
- 1989 Front A-arms w/ Del-a-lum bushings.
- AJE racing tubular k-member.
- 2004 Cobra rear brakes, Baer 12" front brakes.
- 2004 Cobra hydroboost system w/ line lock on front brakes.
- 17" rims with 275-40-17 rear and 245-45-17 front.
- Maximum Motorsports 6pt roll cage.
- HPM subframe connectors and drive shaft loop.
- Welded in torque box reinforcements.

Exterior
- 86 GT bumpers, hatch, and side moldings.
- Mach 1 style hood w/ 3 inch cowl from Champion Fiberglass Products.
- Saleen 2-tier wing
- Saleen rear and side ground effects.
- 89 Mustang rear qtr windows, door moldings and power mirrors.

Interior
- 86 dash w/ custom gauge set-up
- Custom built center console (1986 from shifter forward & 1998 from shifter back), and e-brake handle moved from center to side.
- Front and rear seats from 89 Saleen.
- Complete 2004 Cobra pedal set-up customized to mount w/ 86 dash.
- 1996 HVAC controls, sun visors, and interior light.
- 1991 door panels, rear qtr panels, rear panels.
- Ratcheting shifter.
- Welded in factory brackets to allow rear shoulder seat belts.
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror w/ compass and exterior temp.
- Stereo system = Kenwood head unit with 6.5" mids + tweeters in front, 5" mids + tweeters rear, and 10" single sub.

Here are some various pics.

CERTIFICATION STICKER FROM REFEREE STATION
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/DSC_0001.jpg

HYDROBOOST INSTALL DURING BUILD
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/pedals26.jpg

COBRA PEDAL INSTALL DURING BUILD
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/pedals25.jpg

ENGINE COMPARTMENT BEFORE ENGINE INSTALL
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/kmember.jpg

FIRST TEST FIT OF ENGINE
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/EngineInstall3.jpg

ENGINE W/ EATON BLOWER
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/Engine5.jpg

ANOTHER ENGINE PIC
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/DSC_0003.jpg

VIEW OF ENGINE SET-UP WITH KENNE-BELL 2.4L BLOWER
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/DSC_0004-1.jpg

VIEW OF CURRENT ENGINE SET-UP WITH 2.8LC.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Water%20Tank%20and%20Blower/BlowerSwapDay215.jpg

EXTERNAL VIEW OF CAR
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/SaleenGround4-1.jpg



PHOTOS OF CUSTOM CENTER CONSOLE AFTER PAINTING (FULLY FUNCTIONAL HVAC CONTROLS ARE WHERE WARNING LIGHTS USED TO BE IN 86 MUSTANG)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/DSC_0084.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/DSC_0085.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/k_kenley/Mustang%20Parts/DSC_0087.jpg

[RATFINKGT]

Very sweet ride :D :thumbsup:

[Silverpoison]

Very Cool!

[reivaxtorres]

welcome!!! never noticed that center console when i saw you car....kinda cool.

[RedRyder]

The coolest things I like about this car (not counting how fast it is), are the center console and ref certification sticker. Good shit, bro. :cheers:

[Foxinator]

I'm actually more proud of some of the little interior upgrades and retrofits like the center console, gauges, rear shoulder belts, dimming mirror, etc, because they make the car MUCH more comfortable to drive than a typical Foxbody...

I gave Mark a ride in it today at full power on the E85, but, I'll let him give his review of it when he comes on... lol

[96GTS]

Welcome! Nice car!!

I think I read somewhere that a magazine came out that features just foxes w/ mod motor and LSx swaps. I think Ren (RedRyder) can fill you in w/ the details...)

[RedRyder]

damn youuuuu, Lobsta!

[vrt03cobra]

Was the 6.6 with the current blower and auto?

[Foxinator]

Was the 6.6 with the current blower and auto?

Yes, but it was with Lakewood 70/30's & Eibach drag springs up front, and Tokico D-Specs in the rear. That suspension got me a best 60 foot of 1.53, taking off without the transbrake hooked up. I just put on the Strange adjustables and coil overs this week, and plan to hook up the transbrake soon. I would love to get into the 6.4's with the current power. I'm hoping the new suspension, adding ice water to the intercooler, and a transbrake will get me there...

[dmark101]

very nice. great to see guys with fox pride. welcome to the site. :tup:

[5litrarag]

Welcome! Nice car!!

I think I read somewhere that a magazine came out that features just foxes w/ mod motor and LSx swaps. I think Ren (RedRyder) can fill you in w/ the details...)

HAHA:beer3:

[badlx]

what up foxy.

[Ogbatman]

Welcome.

[Foxinator]

Hi All, thanks for the warm welcome and the compliments on my car... I know some of you from CME and PitStop, those of you that I don't know yet, I hope to meet you at meets or the track...

[M.Dest.B]

welcome! nice fox, they call me fox force 1.... you can be fox force 2 :look:

[grumps91GT]

Welcome


The coolest things I like about this car (not counting how fast it is), are the center console and ref certification sticker. Good shit, bro. :cheers:

You takin' notes?! :look:

[Foxinator]

Last year Car Craft ended up doing a write-up on my car. They were particularly intrigued by it getting thru the Referee... You can check it out here:

http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_1006_1981_ford_mustang/viewall.html

[vrt03cobra]

Last year Car Craft ended up doing a write-up on my car. They were particularly intrigued by it getting thru the Referee... You can check it out here:

http://www.carcraft.com/featuredvehicles/ccrp_1006_1981_ford_mustang/viewall.html

I still have that magazine :D

[RedRyder]

Welcome




You takin' notes?! :look:

Nope. I am going carbed 342 stroker with a special carb spacer. Only notes I needed i got from lbfiveoh concerning the c4 trans.

[96GTS]

Nope. I am going carbed 342 stroker with a special carb spacer. Only notes I needed i got from lbfiveoh concerning the c4 trans.
Direct port > "special carb spacer"

:poke:

[RedRyder]

direct port = i need an aftermarket block

[Her name is Ponie]

I think Ren keeps changing stuff on his car to buy time :look:

[RATFINKGT]

^^ :aaron: i think so too.

[96GTS]

direct port = i need an aftermarket block
A 200 hit direct port is no different than a 200 hit through a plate. Just safer. But also more $$$...

[RedRyder]

I think Ren keeps changing stuff on his car to buy time :look:

LOL, most of the people on my dance card aren't even ready themselves. You just make sure you're ready and have a proper tune.

[Foxinator]

I'll sign up to dance...

[Her name is Ponie]

LOL, most of the people on my dance card aren't even ready themselves. You just make sure you're ready and have a proper tune.

I'll make sure the car has some nice tap dancing shoes

[06silverbullet]

whad up kev havent see ou in a whike buddy.

[blackGTny]

^someone's drunk posting!

[Ogbatman]

^someone's drunk posting!

Always :no:

[Foxinator]

WOW!!!! I just weighed my car today at AutoClub Dragway, and it weighs in at 3750 with a full tank of gas, and without my 210 lb butt in it... Granted, that's with the street tires, so it's race weight is prolly more around 3700 to 3720 with the slicks and skinnies, but, it's still a PIG!!!! BUT, it's still a daily driver that I take to work, go shopping in, take the kids to school, etc, so I really don't have any intentions to lighten it up...

[Foxinator]

Oops, fixed the weight. I accidentally put 2750 at first... I WISH!!!!

[Greg@RET]

WOW!!!! I just weighed my car today at AutoClub Dragway, and it weighs in at 3750 with a full tank of gas, and without my 210 lb butt in it... Granted, that's with the street tires, so it's race weight is prolly more around 3700 to 3720 with the slicks and skinnies, but, it's still a PIG!!!! BUT, it's still a daily driver that I take to work, go shopping in, take the kids to school, etc, so I really don't have any intentions to lighten it up...

I don't understand how your car weighs so much? That's heavier then a S197.

[Foxinator]

I don't understand how your car weighs so much? That's heavier then a S197.

All I can think is the iron block, with the automatic, roll cage... I also added about 100 lbs with the 10 gallon water tank in the spare tire well, and the water pump with it... It still has the steel bumpers... I dunno, but that's what the scale read...

[RedRyder]

lol, some scales are like dynos. You gotta compare weights on the same scale. My car's weight has differed by about 25-30 pounds on 2 separate scales.

[Ogbatman]

lol, some scales are like dynos. You gotta compare weights on the same scale. My car's weight has differed by about 25-30 pounds on 2 separate scales.

Or you just gained weight between weigh ins..:look:

[Foxinator]

Considering that, except for the 4R70W trans and the 8.8, the majority of the underpinnings of my car is directly from a 2004 Cobra, it may be logical for it to come in weighing that much, since the curb weight of the 04 Cobra is between 3600 and 3700 pounds...

[RedRyder]

<--- a hair under 3k with heavy flofit seats and 17 inch wheels

[Greg@RET]

Never weighed a 4r70 or t56, anyone know the difference?