Ray's hotrod

[H R Lucky]

Use a piece of emery cloth or good sand paper in 180 or 150 grit, sand it down a little bit, it will fit.

[rcotner]

Got it to go. Thanks for the advice!

[rcotner]

Time to update the thread. Finished the steering system:
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Finished the rear brakes and the brake lines:
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Assembled and install rear end:

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[rcotner]

One the more intimidating aspects of this project, for me anyway, is the wiring. I can put it off no longer....

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[maczter]

Looking great, same fear and step as I am on. I am deconstructing most of the dash harness to make it look better and remove those lines that I don't need. Good luck!

[rcotner]

Thanks and good luck to you too!!

[crspdsk8]

Looking good Ray! I am also starting on the harness which just like you is pretty intimidating to me too. Good luck!

[rcotner]

Good luck to you too! It is cool to see that there are several of us on the same step. I ordered my kit in two phases due to storage issues. I just placed the order for the next batch of parts. I am still not sure where I will keep the body parts as I finish up. That is a good problem to have! Too much fun.

[rcotner]

Met with my local Ford Racing guy (aldridgemotorsportsinc.com) to get the final quote for my engine/tranny combo. I will be getting an aluminator XS (TiVCT 5.0 Ford enhanced a bit with Cobrajet components) and T56 transmission. I can't wait to hear it roar!

[rcotner]

Its been a busy week after a bit of time off for lack of parts. I ordered my engine and transmission. I can't wait to see my aluminator XS in person!
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My gas tank arrived.
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Got the firewall prepped for lizard skin application. I wish I would have done this BEFORE I riveted the firewall to the frame. Oh well, I'm a rookie, live and learn.
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Painted my ford racing differential girdle and bolted it on.
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[dagall]

I was intimidated by the wiring as well. Just follow the book and the wiring is well labeled. Wasn't an issue at all.

[esff32]

Looks awesome Ray. That motor is really nice.

Evan

[rcotner]

Thanks Evan! Yeah, definitely overkill (if thats possible ). At the end of the day I am a tech junkie and I am enamored with the technology in this engine.

[rcotner]

I was intimidated by the wiring as well. Just follow the book and the wiring is well labeled. Wasn't an issue at all.

Thanks dagall. I find that is true with a lot of things. Always seems scary looking forward and not so much looking back!

[H R Lucky]

Met with my local Ford Racing guy (aldridgemotorsportsinc.com) to get the final quote for my engine/tranny combo. I will be getting an aluminator XS (TiVCT 5.0 Ford enhanced a bit with Cobrajet components) and T56 transmission. I can't wait to hear it roar!

Ray,
if you are going to use the Ford Racing intake manifold (pictured) be sure to get the modified hood (raised) as the stock hood won't clear that manifold.

[rcotner]

Thanks Nevin. I ordered the kit with the modified hood. I am glad they offered that as an option.

[rcotner]

Tires on and on the ground for the first time. This is getting really fun now!

[rcotner]

Here are a couple pics to my very high tech paint booth and a shout out to my factory five wheels. They look great!!
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[rcotner]

Here is the wheel pic...
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[esff32]

Those look great Ray, very nice.

[wallace18]

Boy! That red frame looks awesome! You are doing a fine job, you should be proud. Soon it will be go-cart time. LOL

[rcotner]

Thanks Wallace and Evan. Means a lot coming from you guys. I hope to have it running in a couple months!

[rcotner]

Finally got the brakes bled. First time for me around that problem and I am glad it is done. I did make a rookie with an impact wrench mistake today. I cross threaded a lug nut. Are there any tools for cleaning up threads or am I stuck pulling the hub and having the lug pressed out and replaced?

[Boz1911]

Finally got the brakes bled. First time for me around that problem and I am glad it is done. I did make a rookie with an impact wrench mistake today. I cross threaded a lug nut. Are there any tools for cleaning up threads or am I stuck pulling the hub and having the lug pressed out and replaced?

If it's not too bad you can use a 1/2 - 20 die to clean things up, keep it well lubed.

[stacked33]

I polished out the bearing. That way you are not removing the nickle plating on the shaft and it won't rust.

Firewall and steering column in. Quick question, how does one get the DD shaft through the firewall bearing?? It is not going to fit. It seems a bit weird to have to grind the shaft down but it may be the only way.

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[rcotner]

Wheel spacers arrived and installed (before and after pictures below) I definitely like the wider stance.

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Dynaliner started. I have decided to go with lizard skin on the outside of the firewall and Dynaliner on the inside.

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[donshapansky]

DSCN0583.JPGRay, are you running A/C? I'm at that point and have run into an issue with A/C compressor fittings. The compressor belt install looks to tough but in fact is not that bad. If you are ready soon to put the engine let me know and I will give you some pointers, i.e., headers, sequence, alternator with pictures etc.

[MPTech]

Cool build Ray!
Love the frame color and the chrome really sets it off well (what color / theme will the body be?)

Great choice on the wheels, they really look good. (what size tires are you running? Rears look meaty. I LIKE!)

[rcotner]

I don't plan to run AC. In western Oregon it is possible to get by without it. I just dropped the engine in. I would love some pointers! The more pictures the better! Thanks!!

[rcotner]

MP tech, thanks! The frame color seems to get a lot of attention. It is Ford performance red. I used to have a 2001 mustang cobra in that color and fell in love with it. I will be using a similar scheme as my Boss 302 (see my profile pic). I really like the red and black combo. My tires are 315R20 nice and fat. Thanks for the nice words!

[rcotner]

The Aluminator has finally arrived! Three months in the building. It is a beautiful piece of engineering. I wish I had the skills and confidence to build my own but I have to admit that this beautiful chunk of mustang aluminum makes me very happy. 500+ hp, 2200 lb car, no traction control. It is a good thing I am basically a cautious guy!

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[esff32]

Impressive Ray. That hotrod is gonna fly. Congrats on getting the motor in...Hugh milestone.

[rcotner]

Thanks Evan!

[Boz1911]

Congrats on the engine install, looks awesome. I originally thought about that route but got pushed into building my own. I went old school but now I'm already looking at fuel injection to modernize mine.

[donshapansky]

Ray, I found that the right header will not bolt up without lifting the engine, removing the motor mount and starter if you are using the studs and nut, there is one nut that will not slide on nor can you get a wrench on it without doing these steps. I found the left header easier and no lifting needed. I have the same intake and am looking at how to get the filter in place with the hood on, it's going to be a challenge.

[rcotner]

Don,

Thanks for the heads up. I had plannned on using bolts as opposed to studs and nuts. I had intened to use the 12 point low profile bolts. I wonder if this will work without lifting and removing stuff.

Did you get the hood with the bump in it? If so do you still have intake clearance issues?

[rcotner]

Congrats on the engine install, looks awesome. I originally thought about that route but got pushed into building my own. I went old school but now I'm already looking at fuel injection to modernize mine.

Thanks Boz! Good luck with the FI upgrade.

[rcotner]

Here are a few more pictures of the engine and grill post install. I hope to post the first start video soon!!

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[donshapansky]

Here are some shots of the air filter system, not sure what to do yet about mods to get inside of the hood. I found a Ford adaptor to allow the oil filter to remain in place, it should arrive today, if you look at the Hot Rod project car they have their oil filter in the stock location but canted up.
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[donshapansky]

Ray if you will need a vacuum fitting for the fuel pressure regulator, the Boss engine has the correct fitting to mate up the spigot on the left front the SCJ intake. I will have the part no. later today or tomorrow. One of the wiring changes needed is to re-pin the harness connector from the throttle body to the engine harness, it is not easy when you try to remove the wires from the old connector, I found the easiest way was to carefully cut the old connector apart using a dremel with a very small cutter because it's so difficult to get a very small screwdriver under the tiny plastic tabs that release the pins for removal. I'm also using Mustang Coyote heater hoses because of the push connector that comes with the hose, of course that's only if you are going to use a heater. When installing the MAF sensor remember the electrical plug to connect is in the Coyote harness (labeled), look for a 6 pin connector in the coyote harness that will need to be removed and the connector you need is plugged into the throttle body harness provided, at least mine was and it took a while to figure it out.