bmarkheim’s 1998 Ford Mustang

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Ride Name 1998 Ford Mustang
Make Ford
Model Mustang
Year 1998
Published 1/18/2010 7:52:00 PM
Horsepower 270
0-60 Time N/A
Weight N/A
1/4m sec N/A
Torque N/A
Top speed 155 mph
Exterior color N/A
Interior color N/A

bmarkheim’s 1998 Ford Mustang

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Modifications

Oils, Fluids & Sealer Ford Racing Performance Parts Gear Oil

Installed 04/2012
Interior & Accessories UPR Products Shift Knob

Installed 08/2011
Interior & Accessories procar Seat Mounting Bracket

Installed 04/2012
Interior & Accessories procar Seats

Installed 04/2011
Exterior & Accessories Boss Wing

Installed 02/2011
Chassis & Suspension SVE Traction Bar

Installed 04/2012
Drivetrain Ford Racing Performance Parts Differential Gears

Installed 04/2012
Drivetrain Ford Racing Performance Parts Driveshaft

Installed 04/2012
Ignitions & Electrical NGK Iridium Spark Plugs

Installed 03/2012
Chassis & Suspension American Muscle Tie Bar

Installed 04/2012

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bmarkheim’s 1998 Ford Mustang

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I added an Alpine head unit and Visonik subs and amp. I wasn't looking for ground shaking bass, just alittle enhancement. I built the custom enclosure and the cover for the underside of the trunklid with the embossed GT logo. I get a lot of compliments on that.About 6 months went by and I developed a peeling spot on my right rear Cobra wheel. The Chrome was peeling off of the spoke. So I looked at many options and found the SVE Wheels from Late model restoration. They are 10th anniversary Cobra Replicas.

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Sorry I haven't updated in a while but it has been a busy year. But this years upgrades are on the way. New suspension bushings, clutch, gears and some other goodies will be making their way into the mustang within the next month or two. I will keep you posted with pictures and details. Keep checking back......

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As you can see, the 98 wasn't a bad car to start out. It already had a BBK cold air intake, Bassani catted X pipe, Flowmaster cat back, and chrome Cobra R wheels. But like any other used vehicle, it had a few hidden issues. Most of the first modifications were out of neccessity.

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Alright, here is the beginnings of a BBK Long Tube Header install. If you are planning to do thi s in the future, this is the best way to do it. Remove the K member. Trust me, it sounds like a lot of work but it will keep you sane!!! The above left picture is the view of the illusive 3rd starter bolt. I had to remove the K member to even see it. It will not be going back in.....

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After replacing every idler pulley on the front of the motor, I still had an annoying squeek that was getting persistantly worse. After many frustrating nights in the garage, I found that the crank pulley had lost all of the grooves for the belt. So, I made a call to Brothers Performance and got a set of underdrive pulleys for $20 more than the stock Ford crank pulley.Then I had exhaust issues. The passenger side Flowmaster had a broken baffle in it and was causing a blockage.

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I installed a Spec Stage II clutch along with the throwout bearing and pilot bearing that came with the kit. I also istalled a Ford Racing drive shaft loop just for some extra insurance. A little note on pulling the transmission. If you have BBK long tube headers, remove the passenger side header or the tranny will never come out. I found this out the hard way.....

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I went with 17x9's in the front with 255 40 17's and 17x10.5 in the rear with 315 35 17's. I bought them as a package deal for under $1000. The color is anthricite. I then added a few minor appearance items like a 9" antenna, rear bumper letters, Billet fuel door, and a Mach 1 chin spoiler.

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Then came the real mystery. I let the battery go dead over the winter last year. When I charged it up and started the car. it idled rough and ran horrible at constant RPM. Now I'm sure there are those out there who already know what the problem was, but for those of you who are struggling with this or might have issues in the future, it is the IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE. $70 will get you up and running again.So no that its running normal again, I figured the the car needed a little attitude. So I started this years modifications with a set of Speedware white face cobra guages.

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So I figured what the heck, just replace everything from the manifolds back. I ordered a Pypes off road X pipe and another Flowmaster cat back with Super 44's and a couple of SLP tips. After tearing into the exhaust system, I found that the previous owner had installed 2 1/4" pipe on the cat back. the welds looked alot like, well, chicken $^!#. If you have not heard the combonation of the components, I suggest you try it, unless you like you neighbors.

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I added Tubular upper and lower control arms From SVE. The rear end was a ticking time bomb. The bearings were shot and the differential was slipping. I pulled the posi unit out and rebuilt it with a Ford Racing rebuild kit that used carbon fiber clutch plates that are used in the GT500 Shelbys. Its rated to 550 hp.

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Probably on of the hardest mods I have ever done. The needles become little orange NIGHTMARES. Then, to my suprise, my beautifil wife ordered me a Cobra R 2000 hood. Guys, if you find a woman who understands your obsession, you keep her around. If she contributes to it, YOU MARRY THAT GIRL!!!!!!

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