mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 I bought a 2,000.00 unit from Mitler brothers, it's all aluminum. The problem I had with the one from Harbor Freight, was there metal so thin the jaws would seprate even with 18ga. metal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddyjoe 10 Report post Posted October 22, 2013 I've heard of guys putting LS3 heads on a LS1. They can make some serious power. Hats off to you for doing a LS swap in a already nice looking car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eloyn7 10 Report post Posted October 27, 2013 I don't think the heads would work on the ls1, it has to be the 6.0 because of the piston size. My buddy has one with the ls3 heads that makes close to 400hp, add a cam and exhaust and your up to nearly 500hp. I finished welding in the new floor panel patches, and sprayed primer and then layed down the rest of the FatMat deadener. I have to go and get some fiberglass resign, the side panels on the interior have some cracks that I want to fill from the inside and layer some cloth down to make it stronger. Up next is getting some fuel line I may or may have not burned a hole in the line :). I also have to get some brake lines..... all the little junk. well one step closer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eloyn7 10 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 laid down some fiberglass, I missed one corner on the front edge but I'm rushing a bit now to get it done. Here is the the FatMat, I also went up on the sides. I'm thinking of removing the metal sheet between the trunk and rear seats. Have any of you guys removed it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Good job on the Fat Mat. If your going to remove the rear seat divider, then you will have to go to a fold down seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glenn83 19 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Nice work on screwing up one of the most classic fords by putting a gm engine in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Nice work on screwing up one of the most classic fords by putting a gm engine in it. I feel like the forum has improved now that this guy has joined. Haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Nice work on screwing up one of the most classic fords by putting a gm engine in it. Well, at least the next guy who owns the car car put a correct motor back in it. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eloyn7 10 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 It will one day have a coyote, but at the time I can't afford one. I paid next to nothing once I sold the TA. I don't feel like having a long build, I move too much for a long build. But I personally like the ls series motors, I just don't care to build a gm.... unless its a truck but that would have to be a diesel swap :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eloyn7 10 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 Anyone have experience with a Wilwood Remote master brake cylinder? I installed it this morning using it as a clutch master, I'm getting a small leak from the remote reservoir where it clamps on..... I'm afraid to tighten it more and breaking/cracking it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkStang 10 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 How did this end up? I'd like to hear your thoughts about it if you have finished it. I think it's a great idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badwolf4822 10 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 glad to see someone else doing what I did, now there are one of each, a coupe and a fast back. Difference is I love the LS, bored her out and built the shit out of it running a t56 6speed, hits the dyno for ecu tuning this week, shop estimates north of 700bhp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badwolf4822 10 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 lot better than the 200ci inline 6 it came with. Did you do a mustang 2 front end? I had to cut more than I was comftrable with out of the shock towers to fit exhaust so figured why not take em out all together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badwolf4822 10 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 oh nevermind about mustang 2, didnt see the 1st page Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rip Rock 13 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Nice build! It's a good thing you painted the block blue :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grabber70Mach 107 Report post Posted November 20, 2013 Nice build! It's a good thing you painted the block blue :D Kinda like putting lipstick on a pig. :punk::sneaky2::shuriken::alien: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rip Rock 13 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Kinda like putting lipstick on a pig. :punk::sneaky2::shuriken::alien: LOL!!:ph34r: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmandcb769 10 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 I totally understand the price difference from the Chevy and Ford's. Chevys are definefely cheaper to build..but after all the rare aftermarket brackets and mock up.. you could've ended up with a bitching Ford motor!! These cars are not not like 10 years ago where they come and sell cheap. You just devalued the car about 10 grand. It is what it is...have fun with the car bud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eloyn7 10 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 So here is a little update, having to use my wifes phone to take pics and loading them to the computer. I am making a mold to make my own gauge cluster, using some PVA as a release agent so lets hope I sprayed enough. I will cut out the gauge portion and put a flat panel behind it so I can use common gauges. Can you guys see whats between the seats? It is from a nissan 240sx, actually pretty easy so far. Has anyone tried putting the short oem ebrake cable on both ends? I want to get another passenger side cable and put it in the driver side and use the 240sx cables on the end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted December 20, 2013 Um, if you'd have used the search function you could have found where Auto Meter gauges fit just fine without any mods. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel 24 Report post Posted December 21, 2013 Autometer gauges fit without any mods? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eloyn7 10 Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Little update, found some cobra brakes locally so I picked them up! 13" rotors should stop it just fine, the guy also had some 13" baer brakes for the rear but i didn't have the cash to pick them up. Oh well it is another step forward. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eloyn7 10 Report post Posted January 2, 2014 Had some time to play with it today, finished putting some clamps on to hold the cable in place for the ebrake dont care for the way I did it so I will be doing it again in the future. Also the Cobra brakes are now on to match the wheels :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mach1mike 10 Report post Posted January 11, 2014 can appreciate the mod but is sacrilege, thou shalt not cut up fastbacks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pimpinx7 12 Report post Posted January 12, 2014 What's your plan for wheels? As far as sizing and offset? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
