another update

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Member since Feb 2012
67 posts
st louis, MO, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Apr 10, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Just another update on my upgrading project. Yesterday I got all of the old COPs removed along with the old plenum and air idle control valve. After trying to bolt the tstat housing back in place I realized my manifold is cracked right on the seem between where the tstat sits on the manifold and the hesaders. Of course another set back!

But I just ordered the PI intake manifold with a conmplete kit like gaskets bolts and alternator cover. I figured I would need one eventually anyway so no biggie.

Ill post pics of some new parts that just arrived. Check it out. Thanks

wizzard1222

Member since Jan 2011
139 posts
Ballwin, MO, USA

Apr 10, 2012 at 7:51 PM

@least you noticed it before rebuilding w/all the new parts...

Your making progress...

cvpip71y2kOP

Member since Feb 2012
67 posts
st louis, MO, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Apr 10, 2012 at 9:16 PM

i know i would have hated to remove it all agai and replace it.

thanks, slowly but surely

jdmeaux

Member since Jan 2009
525 posts
Lafayette, LA, USA
1 vehicle in the registry

Apr 11, 2012 at 6:18 AM

It's better to find and correct it before restarting the engine, than to restart it and have it blow out in the middle of nowhere.

But then you ARE making progress.

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It's just a SUPER-DUTY Mustang GT Sedan. 198K miles and still rolling HARD.

1997 Crown Victoria P71 SVT *** ex-US Marshall service (the CAR)
STOCK?? I bet it was modified.

13.26 @ 107.24 MPH 1/4 mi w/ me, tools, & full tank of 93 octane

I added CAI, NICHE 19 X 8.5 " wheels with 245/45ZR 19 rubbers, and completely rebuilt the front end with poly bushings, Kooks headers, 2 1/4inch exhaust, TCI 2200-2400 rpm Stall converter

.PLANS:: engine upgrade, 5.4L 2v stroker, rebuild interior in leather w/ buckets, thinking about turbos

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