parts02.jpg
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Hood, fuel tank, and wheel. I got this set of '98 cop wheels, complete with good used Eagle RS-A tires, for $200 from a Crownvic.net member in the Indy area. They'll be the first addition to the new car. Ask my pal torquelover from Grandmarq.net, ...
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PICT0050.JPG
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Xpipe 004.jpg
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My workspace with the block on the stand waiting, anticipating for some new parts to set her free.
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8.8 installed LTD 003.jpg
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this installing the 8.8 traction lock rear
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mustang 003.jpg
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Gasket on top, finished ports in the middle. The cardboard on the bottom has the port layout from my head on it. I held it to the head with one bolt and tapped it with a hammer to transfer the port and bolt pattern.
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I drilled and tapped a 1"x3"x24" piece of cold rolled steel to bolt the flange to while welding. It really worked. The flange was about 1/8" warped just from tacking but it was very flat after getting fully welded.
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That's my intake! A Weiand stealth, gasket matched and cleaned up at this point. The rear water port have been drilled and tapped 1/4 NPT so I could add these 90 degree fittings and run 3/8 hose to the water cooled turbos. Don't run too much water to...
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MVC-004F.JPG
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mustang 007.jpg
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8.8 installed LTD 002.jpg
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side few. you can see the old 7.5 in photo too
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PICT0054.jpg
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MVC-005F.JPG
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IMG_8254[1].jpg
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80LTDSedan.JPG
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third pedal 009.JPG
420 hits | 66.94 KB | Posted: 12/26/08
A better view of the bent pedal. This assembly is finished. Its been extended, reflanged, brake pedal bent, clutch pedal shortened and painted. I might try and adjust the clutch pedal lower if I can do it and still get good clutch function.
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rust02.jpg
418 hits | 47.96 KB | Posted: 2/16/08
Bottom of spare tire well
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Xpipe 003.jpg
418 hits | 85.83 KB | Posted: 3/8/08
The best view of the whole exhaust. You can see the Dynomax U-flows and the side exit exhaust layout.
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rust04.jpg
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First up is one of the worst possible pictures. This shows the reason this car's ultimate destiny has been a matter of some great amount of head-scratching ever since I bought it three years ago. Sure, it could be repaired by the right person, espe...
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nobackseat.jpg
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Area where the previous subject previously resided. I need to dig under that carpet and fetch the fuel sender wiring.
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paintedmotor.jpg
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This the motor painted and ready to go in the car. I still need to find an oil cooler o-ring and some little things, and fix the power brake booster first but I'm almost ready. I painted the whole thing semi flat black, for that stealthy look. It sti...
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wagon ltd 004.jpg
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enginebuild 8.jpg
410 hits | 86.43 KB | Posted: 5/5/08
Both heads in place. Fel-Pro 9333pt1 head gaskets. Cylinder sealing is not an issue with iron headed 351ws. You can also see the Harland Sharp roller rockers and the Trick Flow custom length one piece moly pushrods, for the guide plates.
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DSCF2683.JPG
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Alright! It's almost done. Oil pump and pan are on as are the timing cover and water pump. The water pump is a police version and cast iron. It weighs more but it has a larger impeller and shaft plus it has a scrolled housing. I'll give up a couple p...
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enginebuild 7.jpg
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First head on. You can see the generous use of ARP moly lube on the heads. Limiting friction is critical to getting accurate torques. You can also see the Redline assembly lube on the fuel pump eccentric. Proper lube for every application. At this po...
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DSCF2963.JPG
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Port outlines squared and scribed.
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parts03.jpg
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Tailgate set outside out of the way and fuel tank airing out before it's stored. A bit of the rear interior trim is also visible at the lower right.
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Enginebuild 001.jpg
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The starting point. Not quite a bare block but the first picture I took. At this point the block has been thoroughly cleaned twice and the mains plastigaged. The mains are held down by ARP studs.
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Enginebuild 003.jpg
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Eight forged TRW slugs slung on stock shot peened rods with ARP bolts. Tightened by stretch if you must know.
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open wide
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Xpipe 001.jpg
402 hits | 75.72 KB | Posted: 3/8/08
This is what a skillfully crafted home made X-pipe looks like leaning against a pile of junk. Why isn't it under the car efficiently channeling spent exhaust to the sides of my car? Mostly because the engine and transmission are out to get refreshed.
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wagon ltd 005.jpg
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MVC-003F.JPG
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Gasket taped down with the center line of the ports aligned with the center line of the flat stock. Just have to trace the ports.
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third pedal 005.jpg
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Here you can see the piece of sheet metal I bent up to extend the bolt pattern 1 5/8" to match the Crown Vic pattern. I could have just made tabs but I wanted the extra strength of a fully welded piece. The piece was bent and fit to match the contour...
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third pedal 006.JPG
397 hits | 79.01 KB | Posted: 12/26/08
It took awhile to get to this point but the pedals are bolted down and the right height and spaced out for my big feet.
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397 hits | 79.91 KB | Posted: 2/20/10
Taped the gasket back down to the port outlines and punched the corners. That's a piece of 1/2" tube with a transfer punch in the center. This accurately locates the center of the 1/2" drill that forms the corner of the port.
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DSCF2970.JPG
394 hits | 92.64 KB | Posted: 2/20/10
After I had clearance for the bolts and boots and got the plate sitting flush with the head, I needed to transfer the bolt holes from the head to the flange. So I ground a header bolt to a point and used studs in the outermost bolt holes. That way I ...
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After all the holes were drilled I scored the lines with a cut-off wheel on my angle grinder. Then I finished the scored areas with a body saw. Yes, it took awhile.
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IMG_0545.MOV
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First time starting in over two years!
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Xpipe 002.jpg
390 hits | 86.91 KB | Posted: 3/8/08
Slightly more distant view.
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rust05.jpg
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Inside of quarter and wheelhouse on driver's side.
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DSCF2684.JPG
387 hits | 75.85 KB | Posted: 5/13/08
Same state as the previous pic but from a low angle so you can see the oil drains for the turbos and the neat blue line from the silicone oil pan gasket. Hopefully it won't leak.
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third pedal 002.jpg
387 hits | 75.09 KB | Posted: 12/3/08
On the left a stock Mustang GT pedal assembly. On the right a stock full size LTD/Crown Vic assembly. Notice that the lower row of bolts is exactly the same. The top row of bolts is the same width but the LTD assembly is 1 3/4" taller. A couple sheet...
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DSC00013.JPG
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this is my $300 truck I picked up when I went to deliver a Fairmont Z7. it 1986 F150 with 351W H.O/C6. the engine compartment was not touch be the fire.
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