Jon Trafford ~WaveBye~ 2003 Mustang GT: Drag
Radial/True Street
Jon's back in to swap the 6 speed out for a Steve
Hopkins Pro-Glide
TCI Pro-X Converter
Install an AMS-1000 CO2 Boost Controller
Set Up
MSD MOD 6 Ignition Box Install
~Original Build At Bottom Of This Page~
Removal of ProCharger Blower & Accessories
Removal of Current Engine & Transmission
Installation of New 2V Modular Long Block & T56
Transmission
Installation of Twin 67mm Turbo Kit
3" Exhaust From Turbos To Rear End
Mini-Tub's
Coil Over Shock Set Up
Strange Brakes -- Dual Calipers On The Rear
New Brake Lines
Tubular Front Suspension
Axles/Spool
Run fuel system
Interior/Gauges
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What we are starting with (A) |
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All the ProCharger equipment removed. |
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Removing some items so we can start on the tubs, etc. (A) |
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Tubs: We will be doing the tubs so Jon can fit a 315 - 60 tire under his car and still be able to 'get it down low'. |
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Since there will be plenty going on out the back with coil-overs and c/m antiroll bar we trimmed the spare tire area out and will be plated over. |
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Lowers/frame rail being boxed and braced. |
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Starting on the drivers side tub to clear a 315-60 radial. |
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Box/brace/weld the uppers and lowers. (A) |
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Drivers side tub being finished up. |
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Pulling the diff down so we can start to weld/brace, install axles, spool, etc. |
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The factory brake caliper mounts had to be modified/machined for the new axles (A). |
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The difference between the Moser axle (Left) and the factory axle (Right). |
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Aligning/welding the anti roll bar & coil over shock set up |
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The smaller roll cage plates were cut out and replaced with 6x6 plates (A). |
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The old worn out 2v & gearbox out of the car. |
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The new T56 and 2V getting prepped to go in the car. |
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The input collar had to be trimmed 1/2". |
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Parachute Mount (A). Since this will still be a street car we incorporated it in with the rear bumper support. |
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Getting ready to start installing the Modular 2V and 6 speed. |
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Engine/Gearbox going in, also the QA1 caster/camber plates. |
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QA1 front suspension going in (A) |
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Aluminum driveshaft going in. |
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Fuel system being run/mounted (A) |
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Chute release handle mounted, being a street car the sun visors still had to function. |
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Starting to paint the new sheetmetal and welded areas. |
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Interior starting to go back in. |
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The Ford 8.8 diff will be narrowed and 9" diff ends will be welded on. (A) |
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Starting to mount the kirkey seat. The seat & back brace will be a bolt in deal as during street duty the comfortable carbon fiber seat will be used |
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Alum. rear bulk head and we are also doing the back seat area in alum trim, when all finished it will be covered with carpet. |
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While waiting for the shortened axles to show up we threw the wheel and 315/60/15 M/T Radial under there (A) |
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Strange 2-spot brakes going on. |
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Strange dual calipers in the rear. Better braking and down the road this Mustang will be fitted with an automatic. |
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Marvin starting on the window net (A) |
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Starting on the brake lines (A). |
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Exhaust System: Removing the smaller exhaust and doing 3" from the turbo's and ending at the rear end. (A) |
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(D) As you can see, several sections were used to snake through & past the headers, k-member, etc. |
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Gauges starting to go in. To activate the Line-Loc you push and hold the cruise control button on the steering wheel. |
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A new shifter/handle had to be fabricated since the one that was in the car put your hand into the radio while shifting. (A) |
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Seats/Interior going in for the last time (A) |
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(B) Carbon fiber Cobra passenger seat and Aluminum Kirkey racing seat for the driver. |
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The Logan sheetmetal intake has arrived. Just waiting on the MAF and we can start fabricating the induction. |
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The NHRA Tech Inspector was here today and certified the car to go as quick as 8.50's in the 1/4. |
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3" dual exhaust system finished, she ended up being very flush and tucked away (A) |
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Starting on the intercooler to throttle body ducting. |
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MAF flange made & welded (A). |
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