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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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~Original Build Below~


What we are starting with (A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Some of the goodies (A)

(B)

All the ProCharger equipment removed.

Removing some items so we can start on the tubs, etc. (A)

(B)

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'.

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.

Lowers/frame rail being boxed and braced.

Starting on the drivers side tub to clear a 315-60 radial.

Box/brace/weld the uppers and lowers. (A)

(B)

Drivers side tub being finished up.

Pulling the diff down so we can start to weld/brace, install axles, spool, etc.

The factory brake caliper mounts had to be modified/machined for the new axles (A).

(B)

The difference between the Moser axle (Left) and the factory axle (Right).

Coil over shocks.

Aligning/welding the anti roll bar & coil over shock set up

The smaller roll cage plates were cut out and replaced with 6x6 plates (A).

(B)

(C)

Coil overs going on.

The old worn out 2v & gearbox out of the car.

The new T56 and 2V getting prepped to go in the car.

RAM Dual Clutch System.

The input collar had to be trimmed 1/2".

Parachute Mount (A). Since this will still be a street car we incorporated it in with the rear bumper support.

(B)

(C)

(D)

Getting ready to start installing the Modular 2V and 6 speed.

Engine/Gearbox going in, also the QA1 caster/camber plates.

QA1 front suspension going in (A)

(B)

Front tires mounted.

Aluminum driveshaft going in.

Twin Turbo Install (A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(G)

Fuel system being run/mounted (A)

(B)

Chute release handle mounted, being a street car the sun visors still had to function.

Chute bolted on (A)

(B)

Starting to paint the new sheetmetal and welded areas.

Interior starting to go back in.

The Ford 8.8 diff will be narrowed and 9" diff ends will be welded on. (A)

(B)

(C)

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

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.

While waiting for the shortened axles to show up we threw the wheel and 315/60/15 M/T Radial under there (A)

(B)

Strange 2-spot brakes going on.

Strange dual calipers in the rear. Better braking and down the road this Mustang will be fitted with an automatic.

Marvin starting on the window net (A)

(B)

Car finally rolling (A)

(B)

Starting on the brake lines (A).

(B)

(C)

Exhaust System: Removing the smaller exhaust and doing 3" from the turbo's and ending at the rear end. (A)

(B)

(C)

(D) As you can see, several sections were used to snake through & past the headers, k-member, etc.

(E)

Gauges starting to go in. To activate the Line-Loc you push and hold the cruise control button on the steering wheel.

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)

(B)

(C)

Seats/Interior going in for the last time (A)

(B) Carbon fiber Cobra passenger seat and Aluminum Kirkey racing seat for the driver.

The Logan sheetmetal intake has arrived. Just waiting on the MAF and we can start fabricating the induction.

The NHRA Tech Inspector was here today and certified the car to go as quick as 8.50's in the 1/4.

3" dual exhaust system finished, she ended up being very flush and tucked away (A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Starting on the intercooler to throttle body ducting.

MAF flange made & welded (A).

(B)

Cobra front bumper on.

Car being picked up (A)

(B)