It has begun
#121
05-09-2011, 05:58 PM
What motor is going in it as far as the stroker goes? 4.3? Specs? Same motor from your car being turned into a stroker? Split port or still a single?
Looks like it's coming along very well.
If that transmission you have now takes a **** and you pick up a 4R70W, just do the J mod, and a decent converter. Thats all you need done...that's from experience after I did all that work on mine and it turned out to be a giant, overpriced, piece of ****.
Looks like it's coming along very well.
If that transmission you have now takes a **** and you pick up a 4R70W, just do the J mod, and a decent converter. Thats all you need done...that's from experience after I did all that work on mine and it turned out to be a giant, overpriced, piece of ****.
#122
05-10-2011, 06:26 AM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Posts: 2,107
What motor is going in it as far as the stroker goes? 4.3? Specs? Same motor from your car being turned into a stroker? Split port or still a single?
Looks like it's coming along very well.
If that transmission you have now takes a **** and you pick up a 4R70W, just do the J mod, and a decent converter. Thats all you need done...that's from experience after I did all that work on mine and it turned out to be a giant, overpriced, piece of ****.
Looks like it's coming along very well.
If that transmission you have now takes a **** and you pick up a 4R70W, just do the J mod, and a decent converter. Thats all you need done...that's from experience after I did all that work on mine and it turned out to be a giant, overpriced, piece of ****.
yes, its my original motor being turned into a stroker and im staying single port..
4.2 crank with 351w h-beam rods and custom pistons to fit
as far as the transmission, i think im just going to sell this one while its still good, maybe try to get about 300 bucks for it (it only has around 7k miles on it) and then get the 4R70W
#123
05-10-2011, 02:39 PM
yes, its my original motor being turned into a stroker and im staying single port..
4.2 crank with 351w h-beam rods and custom pistons to fit
as far as the transmission, i think im just going to sell this one while its still good, maybe try to get about 300 bucks for it (it only has around 7k miles on it) and then get the 4R70W
4.2 crank with 351w h-beam rods and custom pistons to fit
as far as the transmission, i think im just going to sell this one while its still good, maybe try to get about 300 bucks for it (it only has around 7k miles on it) and then get the 4R70W
#124
05-11-2011, 12:13 PM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Posts: 2,107
thats what im hoping for...i wouldnt mind seeing 11's
well stratch the 4.3L stroker out...the 4.2L crank wont work with the 351w h-beam rods (rods too short for the 4.2 crank), talked to supersix motorsports and he said he tried that on one build and the pistons and crank were hitting up against each other...But he said it will be a great combo with my stock 3.8L crank/351w h-beam rods and custom pistons...so i guess im going that route. Will be ordering the pistons from SSMS friday, heck maybe even tomorrow
Was hoping for a 4.3 stroker
but this will do
well stratch the 4.3L stroker out...the 4.2L crank wont work with the 351w h-beam rods (rods too short for the 4.2 crank), talked to supersix motorsports and he said he tried that on one build and the pistons and crank were hitting up against each other...But he said it will be a great combo with my stock 3.8L crank/351w h-beam rods and custom pistons...so i guess im going that route. Will be ordering the pistons from SSMS friday, heck maybe even tomorrow
Was hoping for a 4.3 stroker
but this will do
#125
05-11-2011, 03:52 PM
thats what im hoping for...i wouldnt mind seeing 11's
well stratch the 4.3L stroker out...the 4.2L crank wont work with the 351w h-beam rods (rods too short for the 4.2 crank), talked to supersix motorsports and he said he tried that on one build and the pistons and crank were hitting up against each other...But he said it will be a great combo with my stock 3.8L crank/351w h-beam rods and custom pistons...so i guess im going that route. Will be ordering the pistons from SSMS friday, heck maybe even tomorrow
Was hoping for a 4.3 stroker but this will do
well stratch the 4.3L stroker out...the 4.2L crank wont work with the 351w h-beam rods (rods too short for the 4.2 crank), talked to supersix motorsports and he said he tried that on one build and the pistons and crank were hitting up against each other...But he said it will be a great combo with my stock 3.8L crank/351w h-beam rods and custom pistons...so i guess im going that route. Will be ordering the pistons from SSMS friday, heck maybe even tomorrow
Was hoping for a 4.3 stroker
but this will do
#126
05-12-2011, 12:29 AM
thats what im hoping for...i wouldnt mind seeing 11's
well stratch the 4.3L stroker out...the 4.2L crank wont work with the 351w h-beam rods (rods too short for the 4.2 crank), talked to supersix motorsports and he said he tried that on one build and the pistons and crank were hitting up against each other...But he said it will be a great combo with my stock 3.8L crank/351w h-beam rods and custom pistons...so i guess im going that route. Will be ordering the pistons from SSMS friday, heck maybe even tomorrow
Was hoping for a 4.3 stroker but this will do
well stratch the 4.3L stroker out...the 4.2L crank wont work with the 351w h-beam rods (rods too short for the 4.2 crank), talked to supersix motorsports and he said he tried that on one build and the pistons and crank were hitting up against each other...But he said it will be a great combo with my stock 3.8L crank/351w h-beam rods and custom pistons...so i guess im going that route. Will be ordering the pistons from SSMS friday, heck maybe even tomorrow
Was hoping for a 4.3 stroker
but this will doI bought the 4.3 stroker from supersix..
#127
05-12-2011, 06:16 AM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
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not but i was planning on buying one once i got the pistons in, glad i didnt buy it yet, lol
well from my understanding from tom @SSMS, he told me that the ones i have are too short, that i would need SCAT h-beam long rods that he sells (which are the ones that you bought with the 4.3 stroker kit)
#130
06-22-2011, 07:30 AM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
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not yet...pistons, crank, rods are going to the machine shop today to get balanced, i hope to get them back in a couple of days
#133
09-20-2011, 02:36 PM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
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also got some wheels...nothing badass but they are decent. Once its up and running, i plan on getting the car re-painted within a few months.
#136
10-14-2011, 07:19 AM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
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ALMOST THURRRR
And might be installing this upper intake, IHM will just need to fab up an adapter plate to bolt onto my lower
But i might just start her up with the stock upper intake
And might be installing this upper intake, IHM will just need to fab up an adapter plate to bolt onto my lower
But i might just start her up with the stock upper intake
#137
10-14-2011, 07:20 AM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Posts: 2,107
also installed the turbo headers yesterday, was starting to put the turbo kit on but ran out of time. Today I might finish that up, install the upper intake, radiator/fan and other misc....I still have it set to start her up Saturday 
#139
10-17-2011, 06:39 AM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Posts: 2,107
here she is...enjoy
I wont be able to get her dyno tuned until the 29th, have to work this weekend but right now its tuned enough to run it on the street (gotta stay out of boost though)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBdPyIDl4Zc
57mm/t3 turbo
CxRacing 38mm Wastegate/ 14.5 # spring
CxRacing BOV
Comp Cam/Springs (210/226, 0.50/0.50 lift, 115 lsa)
351W SCAT H-Beam Rods w/arp bolts
Wiseco forged pistons/rings/pins/lox (8:8:1 C/R)
RevMax 9.5" 3200 Stall
Stock 3.8 Crank
Super sport coil over (Red) springs
2.5" Downpipe
Ported Heads
ARP Head Studs
Rebuilt 1995 GT Transmission (Auto)
8.8 Rearend/3.73 gears
SCT 3000 MAF
42lb Injectors
BBK Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
255lph fuel pump
BBK 56mm TB
Ford Racing Aluminum Driveshaft
VAP 1/2" Intake Manifold Spacer
SCT Livewire Tuner
BBK Underdrive Pulleys
Screamin Demon Ignition Coil
I wont be able to get her dyno tuned until the 29th, have to work this weekend but right now its tuned enough to run it on the street (gotta stay out of boost though)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBdPyIDl4Zc
57mm/t3 turbo
CxRacing 38mm Wastegate/ 14.5 # spring
CxRacing BOV
Comp Cam/Springs (210/226, 0.50/0.50 lift, 115 lsa)
351W SCAT H-Beam Rods w/arp bolts
Wiseco forged pistons/rings/pins/lox (8:8:1 C/R)
RevMax 9.5" 3200 Stall
Stock 3.8 Crank
Super sport coil over (Red) springs
2.5" Downpipe
Ported Heads
ARP Head Studs
Rebuilt 1995 GT Transmission (Auto)
8.8 Rearend/3.73 gears
SCT 3000 MAF
42lb Injectors
BBK Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
255lph fuel pump
BBK 56mm TB
Ford Racing Aluminum Driveshaft
VAP 1/2" Intake Manifold Spacer
SCT Livewire Tuner
BBK Underdrive Pulleys
Screamin Demon Ignition Coil
Last edited by 3.8LMustang; 10-19-2011 at 09:33 AM.
#143
10-19-2011, 07:09 AM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Posts: 2,107
i dont know if it is, i bought it from CL but the metal and foam seem like be good quality
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a little accleration tease...
The gauge on the top is boost and the on on the bottom is oil
On the second time i got on it i couldnt focus on the gauges because the car went sideways :/
right now, its running a little bit rich
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eauLIuicuI4
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a little accleration tease...
The gauge on the top is boost and the on on the bottom is oil
On the second time i got on it i couldnt focus on the gauges because the car went sideways :/
right now, its running a little bit rich
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eauLIuicuI4
Last edited by 3.8LMustang; 10-19-2011 at 07:31 AM.
#144
10-19-2011, 10:02 AM
The fake foam will fall apart and get sucked into in. I purchased mine from an authorized Hks dealer. Read this http://www.hksusa.com/info/?id=3646
#146
10-19-2011, 10:58 AM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Posts: 2,107
The fake foam will fall apart and get sucked into in. I purchased mine from an authorized Hks dealer. Read this http://www.hksusa.com/info/?id=3646
oh crap...
#147
10-19-2011, 11:08 AM
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Posts: 2,107
i just went to go look at it and its not a knock off of HKS...
i found this knock off on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HKS-Super-Fl...60855150924533
this looks like the filter i have
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-UNIVERSAL-...item2a14f826bc
i also went to make sure if any of the foam has come off and everything look good
i found this knock off on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HKS-Super-Fl...60855150924533
this looks like the filter i have
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-UNIVERSAL-...item2a14f826bc
i also went to make sure if any of the foam has come off and everything look good
