MikeStang

Koni Classics on my ride...they feel nice

Will do bud..May get me a cheepo set of shocks to measure some lengths just to see if my Ranchos are longer than stock.
Heres how she sits now

Made the Race Armada Tx Poker Run again this weekend without incident or problems, but man those Texas roads are getting as bad as the Louisiana Roads are LOL.
Got to lay some hate down on a new Charger as well as a 68 Camaro.. I was actually quite surprised the Charger didn't put up more of a fight since it was the scat pack set up or some such non-sense and we went from about a 60 Roll.. He was with me on the jump but soon as the Ol Stang hit 6k and shifted from 3rd to 4th it looked like he slammed on the brakes LOL.

Man find you a 4R70W someone has used for under a grand, call Baumans and order a controller for 600 and get a crossmember kit from Joe Persad for like 300 then shorten or have a new alum driveshaft built for 100-400, if u wanna use B&M shifter add 60 bucks for their control lever kit, add a TPS To your holley carb and away you go for about $2000 give or take a few hondos.. Bone stock a 4R will take 400 hp, add jbody mod and will take 500 or more.
My lightly built 4R has been taking all my 408 can dish out

Koni Classics on my ride...they feel nice

How much would they be going for? 

Ill list out my build below.
My shit gets beat on every time my ass hits the seat, and like you I wanted as much HP as I could get and still be street friendly in terms of Idle because I run an automatic trans with a tight converter along with AC... My specifications were Pump gas friendly, Decent idle in drive with AC on, Max Hp I could get with off the shelf parts and I wanted a large smooth HP/torque curve...... We get 87, 91, 93 octane here in Louisiana and its mostly all been cut with 10% or more ethanol as stated at the pump.... My car runs fine on 91 &93 altho I usually stick to 93.
 
Anyhow here is how I am set up.
 
Trans is a built 4R70W with 2800 stall controlled by a Bauman controller, rear end is a 9" with 3.73 Trac Loc and Caltracs, I have Factory Auto Air for Heating and Cooling and don't us a kick up solenoid to control Idle with the ac on, Also have Power steering as well. 
Motor is as follows.
408 Cubes, Block is from a 95 Ford Lightning so it was a factory roller block.
Short Block Consists of Eagle Forged Crank, I-Beam Forged Rods, Ross Pistons, and a Main Girdle with ARP Studs.
Heads are Box Stock AFR 205's (these are the older Nitrous Ported version which are a CNC version if I recall, they are now called outlaw heads I think. I have flow sheets from the heads if you wanna see Real flow numbers off a Super Flow bench.
The springs were changed to match the Comp Hyd Roller Cam that we had Comp Grind as well. Valves are stock untouched from AFR.
The Camshaft is a Comp Custom Hyd Roller grind and the specs are 228/236@50 with 563/571 Lift and ground on a 113 LSA.
I run the Stock Style Hyd Roller lifters for Ford Motorsports along with the stock style retainer and dog bones.. both of which were bought new so I did not use the old spider and dog bones from the motor when I got it.
The intake is an Edelbrock Vic Jr unported but it matched the AFR heads to a T somehow...Carb is an 850 Holley Dbl pumper W/Manual secondaries.
Headers are FRP stepped from 1-3/4" to 1-7/8" into a 3" collector if I recall.
 
We dynode the motor with an HP 950 Carb and 1-7/8 or 2" primary headers on 93 octane pump gas and it responded to the tune of 550.9hp on motor and 659hp on a 125 shot of gas....Torque was over 500lbft at like 4000 RPM's I think? I would have to pull dyno sheets to verify that tho. 
 
All and all I could not ask for a better street friendly pavement pounder that I would drive anywhere.
I have driven the car to and from Cruising the Coast 3 years running, did some of the Hot Rod power tour and recently ran a poker run from Houston to Lake Charles LA with some high end exotics and this motor has been problem free except for the time I had converter issues and burnt the thrust bearing out, but that was MY fault.
Oh I get an average of 20 mpg with the 850 carb and OD transmission Btw LOL.
I have videos of the Idle in park and in drive if you wanna see them... it has become a little to mellow for me and I am wanting to possibly do a cam swap to something more aggressive sounding LOL...
It idles right at 650 RPM's in gear with the AC on and has a nice smooth lope to it hehe

Well here is the best rolling shot of the Rally IMHO...Guy was literally hanging out of the photo car on the pass side taking rolling shots..dude was about 4-6" from his knuckles drabbing the ground doing 70mph...makes for cool photos tho...hes printing me up a canvas and poster

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I have started to put my car together and will be posting some pics and videos of the work to try help anyone that may be contemplating doing their own stuff but cant find any info on it.
I am by no means a professional but hey you don't have to do it MY way.
I installed one roof rail strip last night to be sure I knew what I was doing and I will do the other tonight so stay tuned.

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

Hey RCE Was wondering when I would see ya on here again LOL...Good to know you got that motor up and going.
to answer your 4R70W question...Yes all you really need is the Bauman controller and a 4R70W that is in good working order, along with a flexplate that is the correct balance for your motor.
There are a few Caveats tho... If I recall the bauman controller requires that the transmission have High Impedance Solenoids in the pan, this can be checked by popping off the pan and looking or getting a trans from a year model known to have the high impedance solenoids... but they can be had for cheap from the Ford Dealer and are easy to swap out. 
So heres the list of what ya really need.
 
1. Transmission with converter
2. Bauman Controller with their complete harness
3. Correct Flex-Plate
4. Transmission Cross Member to fit 4R70W...can be modified stock unit or one from Joe Persad
5. Possibly need a new driveshaft or may need your shortened or the Yolk changed to a 4R70w Big yolk depensing on the year 4R70 you get. 
 
That pretty much covers it bud...Sounds like a lot but it isn't.
I recently picked up a sweet deal off of my little mustang sites on facebook, one guy had a complete Bauman controller with harness set up that I got for $400.00 and it was their latest controller, then saw another guy whose mom ran her car hot and burnt the motor up so she gave him the car and he was parting it, and she had just had the transmission replaced by a reputable shop in Baton Rouge, when it showed up at my house and we pulled it out of the back of his truck you could tell it was fresh and even came with a brand spanking new converter and flexplate LMAO.. Paid $150.00 for that... So right now I got $550.00 in the setup Im going to put into my 66... Just keep your eyes open the stuff pops up all the time....
You can use a 4R70 that comes from behind a V6 also btw, don't have to be a V8 donor, long as the bell housing is the same it will work, but you just have to remember they are not all created equal and some are better than others

Hey RCE Was wondering when I would see ya on here again LOL...Good to know you got that motor up and going.
to answer your 4R70W question...Yes all you really need is the Bauman controller and a 4R70W that is in good working order, along with a flexplate that is the correct balance for your motor.
There are a few Caveats tho... If I recall the bauman controller requires that the transmission have High Impedance Solenoids in the pan, this can be checked by popping off the pan and looking or getting a trans from a year model known to have the high impedance solenoids... but they can be had for cheap from the Ford Dealer and are easy to swap out. 
So heres the list of what ya really need.
 
1. Transmission with converter
2. Bauman Controller with their complete harness
3. Correct Flex-Plate
4. Transmission Cross Member to fit 4R70W...can be modified stock unit or one from Joe Persad
5. Possibly need a new driveshaft or may need your shortened or the Yolk changed to a 4R70w Big yolk depensing on the year 4R70 you get. 
 
That pretty much covers it bud...Sounds like a lot but it isn't.
I recently picked up a sweet deal off of my little mustang sites on facebook, one guy had a complete Bauman controller with harness set up that I got for $400.00 and it was their latest controller, then saw another guy whose mom ran her car hot and burnt the motor up so she gave him the car and he was parting it, and she had just had the transmission replaced by a reputable shop in Baton Rouge, when it showed up at my house and we pulled it out of the back of his truck you could tell it was fresh and even came with a brand spanking new converter and flexplate LMAO.. Paid $150.00 for that... So right now I got $550.00 in the setup Im going to put into my 66... Just keep your eyes open the stuff pops up all the time....
You can use a 4R70 that comes from behind a V6 also btw, don't have to be a V8 donor, long as the bell housing is the same it will work, but you just have to remember they are not all created equal and some are better than others

Hey RCE Was wondering when I would see ya on here again LOL...Good to know you got that motor up and going.
to answer your 4R70W question...Yes all you really need is the Bauman controller and a 4R70W that is in good working order, along with a flexplate that is the correct balance for your motor.
There are a few Caveats tho... If I recall the bauman controller requires that the transmission have High Impedance Solenoids in the pan, this can be checked by popping off the pan and looking or getting a trans from a year model known to have the high impedance solenoids... but they can be had for cheap from the Ford Dealer and are easy to swap out. 
So heres the list of what ya really need.
 
1. Transmission with converter
2. Bauman Controller with their complete harness
3. Correct Flex-Plate
4. Transmission Cross Member to fit 4R70W...can be modified stock unit or one from Joe Persad
5. Possibly need a new driveshaft or may need your shortened or the Yolk changed to a 4R70w Big yolk depensing on the year 4R70 you get. 
 
That pretty much covers it bud...Sounds like a lot but it isn't.
I recently picked up a sweet deal off of my little mustang sites on facebook, one guy had a complete Bauman controller with harness set up that I got for $400.00 and it was their latest controller, then saw another guy whose mom ran her car hot and burnt the motor up so she gave him the car and he was parting it, and she had just had the transmission replaced by a reputable shop in Baton Rouge, when it showed up at my house and we pulled it out of the back of his truck you could tell it was fresh and even came with a brand spanking new converter and flexplate LMAO.. Paid $150.00 for that... So right now I got $550.00 in the setup Im going to put into my 66... Just keep your eyes open the stuff pops up all the time....
You can use a 4R70 that comes from behind a V6 also btw, don't have to be a V8 donor, long as the bell housing is the same it will work, but you just have to remember they are not all created equal and some are better than others

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike

I will be getting my car back from the Paint shop in th next week or so and will be filming the following videos and posting to You Tube with links in our How to section....So keep your eyes peeled.
Oh will be having a friend who owned a mustang restoration shop for over 15 years assisting me in the processes, so you will be seeing top notch work, and will get some of the secrets to doing it fast and Right.
 
1. Headliner Install
2. Front and Rear Glass install.
3. Bolt in glass install and Adjustment
4. Engine and 4R70W install with Cross member from board member and Computer control from Bauman's.
5. Install of American Auto Wire Complete harness "This may be in several segments"
5. Install of Classic Auto Air complete unit, along with install of Dash pad, guages, etc....
 
6. Will attempt to film as much as i can to help as many as possible.
 
Anyone have a GOOD camera they want to loan me for a month or so :-)
Please feel free to send it over, I will gladly pay shipping hehe
 
Also I do not have any editing capabilities. Would anyone be interested in taking hours and hours of filming and editing it ...sure there will be alot of cursing, throwing of tools and just good old car building fun to be taken out ....Think this would be a great oppertunity to provide some Very useful info to our members.
 
So Stay Tuned ......
 
Mike