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Old 07-24-2008, 09:06 PM
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Default 1985 Mustang Build...
some of ya'll might figured out by now that i have a few mustangs and i like then alot.

well here is one that i have been building for about 4months now, its a slow build. i thought i would post pics of the build.

list of mods...
302ci
oil cooler
ported/polished torker II intake
edelbrock carb
msd pro-billet dist
long tube headers
x-pipe
mac mufflers
5spd trans
5lug conversion
lowered
black interior conversion
there more but i cant think of them


first day...

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Old 07-24-2008, 09:07 PM
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pulling it apart...
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Old 07-24-2008, 09:08 PM
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altitude adjustment...still not low enough
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Old 07-24-2008, 11:45 PM
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Nice man! Can I send you my 82 T/A and let ya do some magic?






That sucker is looking nice!
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 05:01 AM
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how come you dont show anything about the brake conversion you did to it........
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 09:34 AM
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Looks nice, but wouldn't a cold air intake do better than the open element air filter sucking in the hot air under the hood?
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LeadfootDuramax
Looks nice, but wouldn't a cold air intake do better than the open element air filter sucking in the hot air under the hood?
i sat that on there for looks...

im trying to find a factory air cleaner to out on there


as for the 5 lug conversion i didnt have my camera so couldnt take any pics

OR .....


im thinking about using a carb hat then running piping to the fenderwell. home made cold air
 
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Old 07-26-2008, 10:32 AM
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home made short sweet and to the point, most of the time, by the way nice car
 
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Keep us updated, nice car!!! Can't wait to see it finished!!!
 
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