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thanks for all the insight .... im still doing research on the AJE setup... so any insight on a similar solution would be great... the MTF coyote install looks amazing btw... what i am thinking of-- selling the 408 clevor (@6k loss) selling the TCP manual rack (300 loss) selling 96 GT convertible local -- blown head gasket selling 90 4cyl LX local -- blown motor funding the mods needed for the coyote via the selling of above still doing research on Mustang II VS k member (AJE) my current brake setup (vintage venom GT500 kit) must fit on solution OR selling 96 GT convertible local -- blown head gasket selling 90 4cyl LX local -- blown motor install coyote in the 89 GT convertible funding the mods needed for the coyote via the selling of above plus $$$ restore 89 GT convertible 5spd (runs and drives.. but needs love) rebuilding the 408 clevor as mentioned to lower comp ratio install coyote in the 89 GT convertible drive the heck out of both!! at the moment... im leaning towards the second list... less $$$ out of pocket (maybe) and l gain a back up mustang.. but adapting a hellion twin turbo kit to the coyote in the 69.... now that would be different...lol... MTF feel free to PM me any ideas on AJE VS Mustang II ---- edit -- talk about on the fence... after posting.. i wanted to change the last and say i was leaning towards the first list....

yep -- a buddy installed a 5.0 low compression aluminator crate motor in his 2011 GT along with a Hellion twin turbo kit... so i picked up his original 5.0... right place at the right time.... btw his setup is simply amazing on 10psi... once he learns to drive with that much hp and has better tires on the back with more grip... he will turn up the boost... craziness... i shot a video riding with him.. but i would have to insert so many beeps in the audio to cover up my comments..... wouldnt be any fun to watch... lol

actually i compared the gateway performance suspension setup vs the AJE k-member setup... so far... i like the AJE setup better.. but im still reading and doing research ...

yep --- thats the alternative.... pull motor, replace 6.25" rods (dont ask) with new 6.2" rods, new pistons, balance it, deck block... get a 9.0 - 9.5 comp ratio... and drive the crap out of it... about 1500 - 2000.00 for new forged rods, new forged pistons, misc gaskets, balance and assembly

ok --- i know im very close to driving my 69 coupe build whenever i want ... but im weighing my options on installing the 2011 Coyote engine i picked up and selling the 408 Clevor and TCP manual R&P i have installed now. i have priced out the AJE racing k-member setup with and without power steering, with SN95 spindles, along with the shock tower notch kit from gateway classic mustang. the logic behind my selling the 408 clevor... 520hp, 11.1 comp ratio = race gas... and i want to drive it very often.. maybe im crazy..... thoughts....??? 408 Clevor over 500hp/500tq @ 5400rpm K&N filter 14" X-Stream filter Mighty Demon 750 annular carb CSR throttle bracket Bush Performance Track Boss intake Shelby 351C aluminum valve covers (ANSEN) AFD 2v aluminum cleveland heads 62cc after surfacing @ 11.1 comp ratio comp-cams 1.7 exhaust roller rockers comp-cams 1.6 intake roller rockers comp-cams molly push rods comp-cams guide plates comp-cams linked roller lifters comp-cams Magnum 304HR hydraulic roller retrofit cam valley girdle pro valley support kit SRP forged pistons Scat H beam 6.25" rods Scat 9000 series forged stroker crank Canton main girdle Melling high volume oil pump ARP oil pump shaft Canton 680S oil pan 9qt baffled summit hi-torque starter billet steel flywheel neutral balance superior kevlar/kevlar 10.5" clutch ARP head studs ARP engine fastener kit flow-kooler water pump (passenger side exit) CVF Racing billet pulleys (crank, water pump, PS) CVF racing billet alternator bracket, PS bracket Mallory Ignition (TBD Max Fire or equivalent) TCI rattler dampner Sanderson ceramic coated shorty headers C9 351W date code block internal ballanced Engine Dyno sheet and Chassis Dyno sheet available H&M Machine Shop Jacksonville Florida - cleaned, balanced, assembled Horsepower by Hedrick Jacksonville Florida - setup heads, welded water bungs

yup we are thinking vegas... always rooms available unlike Charlotte...

Mallory Max Fire update -- after receiving the repaired Mallory Max Fire distributor on 1/27/14 we finally had time to install it this weekend 2/1/14 - 2/2/14.. but with no success after many many hours... the Max Fire is fully programmable in that you can set your timing curve manually via a laptop, or with one of the 7 built in curves. we installed the distributor, connected the laptop, read the current settings from the unit, and were unable to upload a program either custom or the saved file that was last used before it died ... failed every time with the same error. basically it was unable to write all of the parameters to the unit. we tried, multiple laptops with and without com ports, different usb to serial cables, different operating systems, antivirus on/off.. every possible serial port setting.... using 12v power in the car, using the supplied 9v battery adapter... i even dug up the laptop and usb to serial adapter we originally used to program the unit... no luck... talked with Mallory twice on 2/4/14 reviewed the steps taken and the error... they are working with me to resolve the issue... more than likely a new series distributor with ignition box that has comparable features... really wish this max fire series would work... more to follow... but the distributor is being shipped back again... -- 2/7/14 shipped distributor back to Mallory -- 2/12/14 interesting conversation with Mallory tech this morning, they tested with a handheld controller and had been able to read my "odd" settings. funny thing i couldnt set anything and after explaining to the tech the problem of being able to read but not write, the overall situation, and the memory stick i placed in the box with my paramaters... they stated they would test more and call me back... no call back as of 2/15/14

yeah whats crazy im 30 min inland from the Atlantic down in south GA and they are calling for ice... i cancelled a business trip to Pensacola beach Florida due to possible bridge icing ... they closed schools, businesses etc... lol .... they just don't have the equipment down here to deal with it.. nor the experience to drive in anything like snow...

great changes...looks good..!!

neat stuff!! when i finish building a garage i think ill pick one up...

woo hoo... mallory repaired the distributor, replaced the circuit board, and it should arrive on 1/27/14 ... 58.00 hope to install it one day next week...:thumbup:

remember to install the correct weather strip on the deck lid when doing the shelby deck lid and end caps.... im not so sure mine is the correct weather strip... or the fitment wasn't correct... the insert makes it stand out that much more... notice original fitment it was level...

looks amazing! great work!:punk:

so ... not much ongoing in the last few weeks... i shipped the MaxFire distributor off to Mallory the first week of 2014 and they received it on 12/7/14. im awaiting an email or call on the repair cost, or if it has been repaired etc. i requested a update on the ticket today 1/17 but it seems the repair facility is closed on Fridays.... odd:scared:

69 will never be "finished" ... but its driveable .... well.. as soon as i receive the distributor back from mallory...lol

looking good!!!:punk: blue looks great!!

hmmm i have 10" of vacuum with stock brake booster and master... no problem with brake feel.. but... i have aftermarket disc brakes all 4 corners... nothing near stock..

ah.. good call.. ill have to check it..!! 12/23/13 ah ... looks like the transistor thats connected to the trace thats burned is shorted out.... so i guess ill send it in...

true... but a burned trace is usually a symptom, and not the problem... so we shall see..:biggrin::thumbup1:

looking great!!!:biggrin:

ok -- found the problem, well the symptom... havent decided what i will do as of yet... after checking for a signal to the coil with the scope, no output, we pulled the cap off, the button, and the cover to expose the circuit board... burned trace on the circuit board.... also noticed as we were taking the reluctor wheel off... all 4 screws were very very loose.. so.. no X mas driving or rides for the kids while home for the holiday... she will be covered up for now...

ok so i wanted to do a test drive last night before driving it into work today.... well .. man it was great driving the 69 around... in traffic.. on the highway etc.. then 2 miles from the garage ... she shuts off... fuel pump is running, lights are still on bright, everything seems good... have good fuel gauge reading, have good voltage gauge reading.... coast over to a stop on the side of the road... no fire to the coil it seems.. a tow home and ill try to call mallory today... connected the laptop the maxfire distributor... connected fine, pulled the config, all looks good... wish it had an error log etc.. more to follow... updates** 12/18/13 - spoke will Mallory support, they want me to send the dizzy back in for repairs ("will cost less than a new one"), say that all wires are soldered to the circuit board, and no voltage will be present on the coil until it is fired. so, i may borrow a hand held oscilloscope and troubleshoot before i send it off. 12/20/13 - borrowed an oscilloscope, hope to test next few days.. 12/21/13 - troubleshot .. found burned trace on distributor circuit board... post 748 for pics a few pics of her in the wild... and the dreaded call for help.. :punk:

rwcstang - CJ Pony -- tried them out last night on quick test drive.. they work great... it feels like the old belts due to the adjustable lap setup... but with the retractable, makes it even better!!

thanks everyone... i frequent most of those ... :thumbup: good to know others are doing the same!!!

ok -- 3 point seatbelt driver side install -- these 3 point belts mount to the stock locations for 1969 -- woo hoo-- may drive her to work this week!:punk: