New Project "R" thread - Page 18 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

birdman941 · 04-20-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIrRicCuS

I'm sorry to hear all of this. I really hope things work out for you, bird! I've been following this project since page one and seeing it so close to completion honestly makes me ecstatic. I'm praying for you, buddy!

I'm sending you a PM!

Got it, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastbandit99

Hey Birdman are you using a Realtor? Do they advertise up north? My Brother inlaw lives in the Cape and it seems all the people moving into his area are retiring yankees. The number of baby boomers is large and many have plans of moving to FL. Just a thought and good luck.

Yes, we have a realtor.
Actually, quite a good one.
I do not believe they advertise up north, but they are on the web.
I will post a link to the house.
Link:
http://www.thedonnamasonteam.com/bin...169508277.html
I refurbished the entire place, and it's a huge lot.
Heck, I even put the epoxy coating in the garage.
New appliances, yada yada.
We could use some luck for sure.
Thanks for the support folks!

birdman941 · 04-22-2007, 12:37 PM

Car is for sale.
See sig for link.

greygod · 04-22-2007, 12:46 PM

sorry to see you have to do this. hope all works out for you

birdman941 · 04-22-2007, 01:10 PM

Thanks.
Toughest decision I have ever made.

98StangRidah · 04-22-2007, 01:24 PM

Dang

Fastbandit99 · 04-22-2007, 01:40 PM

Sorry to see this happen to you Birdman...

birdman941 · 04-22-2007, 01:49 PM

Thanks guys.
Me too.
I know it's just a car but I feel like I just got shot.
My Heart and soul is in there.

bris09 · 04-23-2007, 01:57 PM

Besides buying Project "R" (which I'd love to do, but that would get me shot) what can we do to help see it finished?

birdman941 · 04-23-2007, 05:49 PM

PM sent.
Thanks.

birdman941 · 04-28-2007, 04:35 PM

Installed fuel lines and brake lines from rear of car to the front.
Had to drop the IRS to do it, but it's done.
Tomorrow, install oil pump pickup (drop pan, etc.)
Might try to fire it when the intake gets back.
We'll see what happens.

birdman941 · 04-28-2007, 06:25 PM

Oil pump pickup is installed (with the motor, trans and headers IN THE CAR)
and the oil pan buttoned up.
Starter is installed.
Driveshaft installed.
Still need a fuel filter, oil filter, motor oil and some gas.
When the intake gets here, we'll see if it will run.

birdman941 · 04-29-2007, 01:26 PM

Car is cranking now.
So far everything works.
I did have a huge metallic / rotational "clunk" when it was cranking,
but I was able to isolate it.
I thought maybe the oil pickup was hitting the crankshaft, (5.4 with a GT pickup).
Had to adjust the clutch and now it's fine.
Picked up the fuel filter, oil and filter (Motorcraft blend), and some trans fluid.
Still trying to push forward.

bris09 · 04-29-2007, 02:17 PM

Glad to see your still making progress. Once you get the intake, you'll have to post of vid of it running.

birdman941 · 04-29-2007, 03:41 PM

Installed the passenger side water outlet for the heater.
Both heater hoses are on.
That was fun. (not)
Decided to do something a little different.
Mind you, there is no intake manifold, injectors, etc. on the motor,
but the electrical is all done.
It has plugs in it and the COP's.
My theory was that if it had fuel, it would start, even with no intake.
It did.
Fired right up for 2 seconds.
Oil pressure came right up to mid gauge.
Put a few ounces of fuel into each intake port and it started.
LOUD. :HOPPY:

birdman941 · 04-29-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bris09

Glad to see your still making progress. Once you get the intake, you'll have to post of vid of it running.

That's the plan.
I am hoping to accomplish that if at all possible.
And thanks!

98StangRidah · 04-30-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Installed the passenger side water outlet for the heater.
Both heater hoses are on.
That was fun. (not)
Decided to do something a little different.
Mind you, there is no intake manifold, injectors, etc. on the motor,
but the electrical is all done.
It has plugs in it and the COP's.
My theory was that if it had fuel, it would start, even with no intake.
It did.
Fired right up for 2 seconds.
Oil pressure came right up to mid gauge.
Put a few ounces of fuel into each intake port and it started.
LOUD. :HOPPY:

Haha, nice.

birdman941 · 04-30-2007, 06:53 PM

Fuel tank evap stuff is done, should put it up into the car tomorrow.
Then it's just waiting for the intake to return.

birdman941 · 05-01-2007, 01:34 PM

Fuel tank and fuel filter are in.
Pumps kick on when the key is turned to the run position.
Should get some fuel for it once I know the intake is on its way back.

SIrRicCuS · 05-01-2007, 08:04 PM

Great job, birdman! I'll bet it's looking good!

Fastbandit99 · 05-01-2007, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

Fuel tank and fuel filter are in.
Pumps kick on when the key is turned to the run position.
Should get some fuel for it once I know the intake is on its way back.

Keep us posted, if you are going to fire it up on a weekend I will drive down to watch and video tape.

birdman941 · 05-01-2007, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIrRicCuS

Great job, birdman! I'll bet it's looking good!

It's getting there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastbandit99

Keep us posted, if you are going to fire it up on a weekend I will drive down to watch and video tape.

That would be great! :HOPPY:

Trying to get it ready for when the intake gets back.
Got the oil dipstick tube installed (with the engine IN THE CAR w/ headers)
which was a lot of fun. (I have to buy Band-Aid stock)
Tomorrow, have to hook up the master cylinder to prop valve lines.
That ought to be a challenge, since the motor is so darned huge.
I can handle it though.
Then it's install the collectors and hook up the "H" pipe
so when it does fire up, it won't be too loud.

Still need some radiator hoses, P/S hose from pump to booster
and a few minor things.
Lots of stuff going on here.....................

birdman941 · 05-02-2007, 07:23 PM

Got the hard brake lines (except 1) installed at the ABS pump.
Front pads and brake hoses are on.
Master cylinder, brake lines to prop valve done.
One line to finish and I can put brake fluid into it and bleed it.
P/S cooler installed.
Still need a P/S hose (pump to booster).
Long day but I got stuff done.

rhite95 · 05-03-2007, 08:24 AM

Thanks for keeping us updated sounds like you are getting close....

birdman941 · 05-03-2007, 08:43 AM

Trying to get it ready so when it fires, it can be driven.
I will try and get the brake lines finished today
and maybe start to bleed them.
Edit:
Brake lines done.
Fluid in the system.
Time to bleed and look for leaks.

birdman941 · 05-03-2007, 05:31 PM

Brakes bled and all 100% leak free.
Great pedal with the Brembos up front.
Tomorrow, collectors and "H" pipe.

04-22-2007, 12:37 PM	#427
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Car is for sale. See sig for link. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-22-2007, 12:46 PM	#428
greygod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: new bern,nc Posts: 240	Re: New Project "R" thread sorry to see you have to do this. hope all works out for you __________________ 2013 GT impact blue 04 DSG mach I *sold*

04-22-2007, 01:10 PM	#429
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Thanks. Toughest decision I have ever made. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-22-2007, 01:24 PM	#430
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread Dang __________________ For Sale: 2004 Comp. Orange Mach1 - purchased 3/26/2005 Exhaust MRT H-Pipe with cats Magnaflow catback Suspension Bilstein struts & shocks Steeda sport springs MM - caster/camber plates, steering rack bushings, swaybar bushings and endlinks 18x9 Bullits with Michlein PS2s in 255/40 Other stuff - MGW shifter, MRT hood struts and black exhaust tips, SCT tune, PHP spacer

04-22-2007, 01:40 PM	#431
Fastbandit99 Back in Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 1,070	Re: New Project "R" thread Sorry to see this happen to you Birdman... __________________ Banditman 03 Black Mach 1 5 spd, K&N FIPK2, PHP spacer, MRT Catted h pipe, Magnaflow catback.

04-22-2007, 01:49 PM	#432
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Thanks guys. Me too. I know it's just a car but I feel like I just got shot. My Heart and soul is in there. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-23-2007, 01:57 PM	#433
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,992	Re: New Project "R" thread Besides buying Project "R" (which I'd love to do, but that would get me shot) what can we do to help see it finished? __________________ Brian 04 Azure Mach 1 Mods: Enough to not be the slowest, but nowhere near enough to be the fastest. 17 Fusion Sport Now faster than the Mach 96 Laser Red Cobra Vert For those days you just wanna cruise with the top down 89 Shelby CSX Still rocking the VNT and Fiberides.

04-23-2007, 05:49 PM	#434
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread PM sent. Thanks. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-28-2007, 04:35 PM	#435
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Installed fuel lines and brake lines from rear of car to the front. Had to drop the IRS to do it, but it's done. Tomorrow, install oil pump pickup (drop pan, etc.) Might try to fire it when the intake gets back. We'll see what happens. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-28-2007, 06:25 PM	#436
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Oil pump pickup is installed (with the motor, trans and headers IN THE CAR) and the oil pan buttoned up. Starter is installed. Driveshaft installed. Still need a fuel filter, oil filter, motor oil and some gas. When the intake gets here, we'll see if it will run. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-29-2007, 01:26 PM	#437
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Car is cranking now. So far everything works. I did have a huge metallic / rotational "clunk" when it was cranking, but I was able to isolate it. I thought maybe the oil pickup was hitting the crankshaft, (5.4 with a GT pickup). Had to adjust the clutch and now it's fine. Picked up the fuel filter, oil and filter (Motorcraft blend), and some trans fluid. Still trying to push forward. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-29-2007, 02:17 PM	#438
bris09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 3,992	Re: New Project "R" thread Glad to see your still making progress. Once you get the intake, you'll have to post of vid of it running. __________________ Brian 04 Azure Mach 1 Mods: Enough to not be the slowest, but nowhere near enough to be the fastest. 17 Fusion Sport Now faster than the Mach 96 Laser Red Cobra Vert For those days you just wanna cruise with the top down 89 Shelby CSX Still rocking the VNT and Fiberides.

04-29-2007, 03:41 PM	#439
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	It started. Installed the passenger side water outlet for the heater. Both heater hoses are on. That was fun. (not) Decided to do something a little different. Mind you, there is no intake manifold, injectors, etc. on the motor, but the electrical is all done. It has plugs in it and the COP's. My theory was that if it had fuel, it would start, even with no intake. It did. Fired right up for 2 seconds. Oil pressure came right up to mid gauge. Put a few ounces of fuel into each intake port and it started. LOUD. :HOPPY: __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-30-2007, 06:53 PM	#442
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Fuel tank evap stuff is done, should put it up into the car tomorrow. Then it's just waiting for the intake to return. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

05-01-2007, 01:34 PM	#443
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Fuel tank and fuel filter are in. Pumps kick on when the key is turned to the run position. Should get some fuel for it once I know the intake is on its way back. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

05-01-2007, 08:04 PM	#444
SIrRicCuS Whippled Cobra Slayer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 983	Re: New Project "R" thread Great job, birdman! I'll bet it's looking good! __________________ '04 SVT Cobra: Weekend Warrior. '04 Mach 1: R.I.P. '04 GT: Sold. '07 R1: Daily Driver.

05-02-2007, 07:23 PM	#447
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Got the hard brake lines (except 1) installed at the ABS pump. Front pads and brake hoses are on. Master cylinder, brake lines to prop valve done. One line to finish and I can put brake fluid into it and bleed it. P/S cooler installed. Still need a P/S hose (pump to booster). Long day but I got stuff done. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

05-03-2007, 08:24 AM	#448
rhite95 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: FL Posts: 1,951	Re: New Project "R" thread Thanks for keeping us updated sounds like you are getting close.... __________________ 2011 Kona Blue GT500 Stock for now 2004 MACH 1 Competition Orange (SOLD) 2007 Sport Trac Limited Oxford White V8 4X4 Magnaflow cat-back SCT XCalibrator 2 K&N Drop in Filter

05-03-2007, 08:43 AM	#449
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Trying to get it ready so when it fires, it can be driven. I will try and get the brake lines finished today and maybe start to bleed them. Edit: Brake lines done. Fluid in the system. Time to bleed and look for leaks. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno Last edited by birdman941; 05-03-2007 at 01:48 PM.

05-03-2007, 05:31 PM	#450
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Brakes bled and all 100% leak free. Great pedal with the Brembos up front. Tomorrow, collectors and "H" pipe. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

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