ThePOWERtoRULE
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Are those actual Mustang rims with adapters, or 5x108 Cobra R replicas spaced out? I know they make them in the pattern, just curious.
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Muellers '78 242 project, warning, it's ugly right now :)
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Mueller
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Official Ford Motorsport forged rims....with adapters/spacers to fit.
ThePOWERtoRULE
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Mueller
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made some blocks to "raise" the spindles
killed a few hours day in the shop...instead of working "on" the car and making real progress, I made a few parts that'll never be seen once installed
made 4 of these puppies tonight (only need 2 of course, giving a friend the other 2 for his 244)
still need to clean it up some finish the edges to give in a nicer look...I might try out me anodizing kit that I've had for at least a year collecting dust on a shelf to give the spacers some protection and make them look a little nicer...
killed a few hours day in the shop...instead of working "on" the car and making real progress, I made a few parts that'll never be seen once installed
made 4 of these puppies tonight (only need 2 of course, giving a friend the other 2 for his 244)
still need to clean it up some finish the edges to give in a nicer look...I might try out me anodizing kit that I've had for at least a year collecting dust on a shelf to give the spacers some protection and make them look a little nicer...
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sweet. got stuff for the tie rods too? for short struts, you'll probably want 6 or 8" springs and maybe a tender spring too
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killed a few hours day in the shop...instead of working "on" the car and making real progress, I made a few parts that'll never be seen once installed
made 4 of these puppies tonight (only need 2 of course, giving a friend the other 2 for his 244)
Yeah, you better have tie rod spacers before you put those on. The bumpsteer with the blocks and no tie rod spacers is VERY dangerous. Ask me how I know....
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time for an update.....
installed LH2.2 instead of the K-Jet.....put about 50 miles on a motor that has sat dormant for over 10 years before loosing all the water out of the radiator, compression test showed 0,0,0 and 30psi.
Pulled the head and wow, surprised the car ever ran....
I have a few motors to chose from in my garage to use, so time to look at them again and pick the best one....
installed LH2.2 instead of the K-Jet.....put about 50 miles on a motor that has sat dormant for over 10 years before loosing all the water out of the radiator, compression test showed 0,0,0 and 30psi.
Pulled the head and wow, surprised the car ever ran....
I have a few motors to chose from in my garage to use, so time to look at them again and pick the best one....
Mueller
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8v larger valves, pics and part numbers
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Mueller
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World Class T5 transmission, I "need" an overdrive !!!
the 242 currently has an M45(?) 4 speed with no overdrive....freeway driving at "normal" speeds is spinning the motor more than I would like...so I might as well install a better transmission while I have the motor out...time to take some dimensions and make an adapter plate.....
<strike>'90 Mustang 5.0 application</strike>
still a world class, however it is from a Ford 2.3 Turbo T-Bird, not the best gear ratios, but for an n/a car, not too bad....if they totally suck, I can upgrade to better ratios down the road...
the 242 currently has an M45(?) 4 speed with no overdrive....freeway driving at "normal" speeds is spinning the motor more than I would like...so I might as well install a better transmission while I have the motor out...time to take some dimensions and make an adapter plate.....
<strike>'90 Mustang 5.0 application</strike>
still a world class, however it is from a Ford 2.3 Turbo T-Bird, not the best gear ratios, but for an n/a car, not too bad....if they totally suck, I can upgrade to better ratios down the road...
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Mueller
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<strike>US Mail just showed up delievering goodies....
pistons and rods from JVAB, motor is an N/A so I went with flat tops and a 1mm overbore</strike>
pistons and rods from JVAB, motor is an N/A so I went with flat tops and a 1mm overbore</strike>
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Steve and his 244
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Niiice!! Cant wait to see some progress!
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Needs moar black wheels.
Does the T-5 need to be rebuilt?
Does the T-5 need to be rebuilt?
Mueller
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Needs moar black wheels.
NEVER !!!!!
Does the T-5 need to be rebuilt?
The transmission looks to have been rebuilt before (non-factory sealant), however, I already bought a complete kit before taking it apart and might as well freshen it up again.
Gears are in great shape !!!
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<strike>decided to address my lack of limited slip differential.....as per JohnV's recommendation, I sourced a Toyota truck rear end (open diff) and a Toyota Supra center diff assembly.
The Supras come with a nice clutch pack type LSD, this is a true limited slip and should be a lot better than the G80 route.
For the truck rear end, I picked up the wrong one...this one has the 7.5" ring and pinion, I should have picked up the 8" unit, we'll see how this one holds up 1st, I think it'll be fine for my less than 300hp current goals.
The axle is the same width as a 240, 55" mounting surface to mounting surface, drum brakes to be replaced by discs.</strike>
The Supras come with a nice clutch pack type LSD, this is a true limited slip and should be a lot better than the G80 route.
For the truck rear end, I picked up the wrong one...this one has the 7.5" ring and pinion, I should have picked up the 8" unit, we'll see how this one holds up 1st, I think it'll be fine for my less than 300hp current goals.
The axle is the same width as a 240, 55" mounting surface to mounting surface, drum brakes to be replaced by discs.</strike>
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stylngle2003
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will the stooprah diff fit in the smaller yota rear?
Mueller
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not this Supra one, I'll have to get one from a MKII, '82-'85, they called them Celica Supras, the ones with the plastic fender flare extensions....
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you got the 8" axle right? any updates on the weight?
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wow, has it really been that long since I've worked on the car??
moved car from driveway and into the garage over the weekend.....plan is to try and work on it for a few hours per night.
A few pics of new wiring harness on top of the car, this is a 20 circuit universal unit, now to figure out how I want to route everything and what connectors to use
moved car from driveway and into the garage over the weekend.....plan is to try and work on it for a few hours per night.
A few pics of new wiring harness on top of the car, this is a 20 circuit universal unit, now to figure out how I want to route everything and what connectors to use
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