SOLD HER. THE RECESSION FOUND ME IN FLORIDA. SEPT 1ST 2012
BOUT A 2001 SAAB 9-3
CLASSIC 5.0
Since 1988 I have loved my rides. Enjoy the page
Here Is why i bough this 1991 Ford Mustang GT 5.0
I HAD A NEARLY FAITAL CRASH WITH MY 1999 SAAB (sorry no photos). So I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR $3,800 FROM A PRIVATE OWNER SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 My Ultamate goal is to improve performance and handling. However i do never wanted to sacrifice my budget which results in hight credit card debt. I heard mustangs were fun to build up so I bought a converatable
I WANTED
NOISE
POWER
AND, GRIP BECAUSE
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WITH A MUSTANG IT'S ALWAYS PLAY TIME
The MUSTANG 5.0
BOLT-ON WORKS
FIND THE RIGHT COMBINATION TO GIVE YOU POWER
THE ENGINE
Then and NOW (March 5, 2011)
The old engine was knocking so I went to Jasper for a replacement.
Since this is still my everyday driver (I need her to stay reliable)
I got a 306 (painted ford blue)
.030 bore est more 4-5 more hp
Updated 10/6/2011
She is FIXED& READY TO RIDE
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EXTERNAL RAM AIR INTAKE
BBK SSI INTAKE MANIFOLD
TO DELIVER 100% MORE COOL AIR TO THE ENGINE
4 INCH RAMAIR COLD AIR INTAKE and Heat Shield will DELIVER cool air and grant MORE HP AND INCREASE TORQUE AT SPEEDS OF 65 AND ABOVE
ADDED BBK 76MM 19lb MASS AIR METER TO HELP INC AIR FLOW
NOW IT GIVES ME WHIPLASH
WHEN I SLAM DOWN THE PEDDLE
BBK EQUAL LENGHT HEADERS I MUST ADMIT THE COMBO
GAVE ME BETTER TOP END 5 or 10+hp maybe!
MSD ADDED SOME FIRE! UNDER THE HOOD
MSD 6AL AND MSD COIL are very useful when you increase the timing and fuel pressure
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SCT Mustang 4-Bank Eliminator Chip
3 setting that INC. FUEL and alter timing RATIO
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BBK UNDERDRIVE PULLY +5hp
Deleted smog pump
inc Torque!
less friction = more power
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Installed Flowmaster Super Flow 44 Two Chamber "Gen II"
YES SHE HAS A GREAT SOUND!
NEW JASPER POWER TRANSMISSION
(the original is in the photo below)
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(3.73 GEAR) For increased rear end torque
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The TIRES & rims
I ADDED FATTER REAR TIRES = SUPERIOR STABILITY + RUBBER BURNING GRIP TO MOVE ME =>
Inc HANDLING
RIKEN RAPTOR ZR 225/5ZR 16 92W in the FRONT Sumitomo HRTZ II
235/60ZR 16 100W IN THE REAR
taller tire travel futher than shorter also at 30 psi its very soft and grabs the ground
ALSO, Chrome Cobra R rims
although big rear tires and chrome look good. They hurt performance ---- i STILL LIKE TO KEEP IT SIMPLE
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SHE IS EVEN DRIVIN IN THE SNOW
I BOUGHT A FULL SIZED SPARE 40lbs
Extra weight in the trunk when it snows is GOOD!
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THIS RIDE HANDLES GOOD!
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The INTERIOR
BEFORE & AFTER
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TODAY SHE Has a lil BLING
BLACK INTERIOR
SHAVED A LITTLE MORE WEIGHT -- ONLY INSTALLED REAR SPEAKER
but they BUMP
LESS WEIGHT = INC. P/W
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The EXTERIORI went for a more stealth
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THE PONY PURRRS
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FIRST TIME AT THE TRACK.
(14.984@ 93.75)
MY BEST RT THUS FAR IS .030
THE TRACK IS ADDICTIVE THUS FAR I HAVE OVER 30 PASSES
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THANKS YOU ALL FOR RANKING MY RIDE #1. may7. 09.
I guess my love of all horses (V8 & all) was infectious.
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JUST MOVED BACK TO TAMPA, FL.
AND I STILL LOVE THE WATER
AND PLEASE RATE MY RIDE.
DAILY DRIVER + WEEKEND RACER = AMERICAN MUSCLE
PAGE 1 MY MUSTANG OVERVIEW
PAGE 2 WEB SITES AND NOTES
PAGE 3 MECHANIC MODELING
