Custom Intake Carbureted & Nitrous Setup

[bdmach1]

That is great news Phil...glad to hear that!!! Can't wait for the video!!!

[Phil]

It sounds awesome, the vid does not do the sound justice. It revs very quick.

Timming was only at 18-19 degrees on pump 94 octane fuel for initial breakin. The stainless coated gapless top rings will take some time to seal. The motor will be run thru several heat cycles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CULxP1HkFSk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkjL9d3hUtQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNsmh4q1UFU

[White04Mach]

[bdmach1]

Badass Phil......sounds great!!! Don't forget to take the camera with you when you guys take the car out on her maiden voyage!

[Phil]

Pic of M/T 28" rear street radials/26" front and Billet Specialties wheels..

Found out the rear Billet Specialties 15" wheels do not clear the Aerospace rear drag brake calipers, because they are much thicker then the welds for strength. Jeff had to clearance the top of the brake pad brackets for the wheel to fit. I will have to machine some of the caliper, there is only about .04"-.05" between inside wheel to caliper. Piss me off!!

That's Chris in the background, He works at CRT Performance. He does alot of fabrication, Tig/Mig welding and wiring work and he is very good at it. He has done alot of work on my vehicle. It looks like he's taking a toke off of a joint, LOL!!!

[Phil]

Pics of the custom fiberglass filler cowl panel & MSD shift light. Chris from CRT Performance is doing an excellent job fiberglassing & fitting the panel.

I will have 2 nitrous purge tubes mounted under each end of the cowl panel, and will purge along the same angle as the Windsheld/A-pillers. The 2 purge plumes will angle into each other about 4-5 ft. above the roof. Reason I have an NX large solenoid for the purge.

[Chris_Scott]

Just curious..What throttle cable and linkage setup did you use to get it to work??

I'm currently in the middle of my own carbureted 4v swap as well, lol

I love the throttle response in the beast btw! Sounds mean!

[bdmach1]

Did you get a chance to putt it around the block atleast Phil???

[Chris_Scott]

Originally Posted by Phil

I beleive Jeff went with a Lokar throttle bracket and the cable is for an older SN-95..

Thanks! How is your build going?

It will rev like a rapped ape after it's broken in. Initial timing will be around 30 degrees with 104 octane fuel N/A. In the Vids, initial timing was 19degrees with 94 octane. It will take a little longer for the stainless top rings to seat, then ductile iron.

Thanks a million! I actually have a '96 Cobra ..but I had to sell my old throttle cable when I swapped to 03 heads.

The build is going pretty well..waiting on my one-off custom intake in the mail. Should be up and running and track ready shortly!

Looking forward to seeing the #s and ETs that this nitrous whore will pull in!

[halemach1]

Originally Posted by Phil

Will be installing this Spectre low profile dual 4" sheetmetal plenum, with Spectre 4" conical stainless air filters. I have 60 degree Spectre aluminum tubes ordered too. These can be mounted to the plenum for different air filter positions. This will give me some more hood clearance, plus I think looks much better. This setup will flow 1325 cfm.

[Big Datty]

I gotta see this ride in person, it's just looking way too cool in these pics Phil. Is it up at Jeff's?

[Phil]

Originally Posted by Big Datty

I gotta see this ride in person, it's just looking way too cool in these pics Phil. Is it up at Jeff's?

Thanks Craig! Yes, it's still at Jeff's shop.. He ran into a problem with my brand new 26 spline TKO 500 that was fully built/2nd-4th faceplated by Liberty's Gear 2 yrs ago...

He went to drive it and it will not go into 1st. Jeff checked all possible problems with clutch throw engagement & disengagement, throw out bearing, clutch cable, pressure plate and so on.. We ordered a new Spec pressure plate. Liberty's gear advised Jeff to use 50wt gear oil, not the normal weight (automatic) trans fluid like GM syncromesh that's in it now.

So, if this does not do the trick, then there is a problem with the trans 1st gear syncro.

[littlemags]

Originally Posted by Phil

Thanks Craig! Yes, it's still at Jeff's shop.. He ran into a problem with my brand new 26 spline TKO 500 that was fully built/2nd-4th faceplated by Liberty's Gear 2 yrs ago...

He went to drive it and it will not go into 1st. Jeff checked all possible problems with clutch throw engagement & disengagement, throw out bearing, clutch cable, pressure plate and so on.. We ordered a new Spec pressure plate. Liberty's gear advised Jeff to use 50wt gear oil, not the normal weight (automatic) trans fluid like GM syncromesh that's in it now.

So, if this does not do the trick, then there is a problem with the trans 1st gear syncro.

oh boy...so close...so close...

[devous1]

When you take this thing to the track post it up about a week ahead of time so some of us locals can attend.

[White04Mach]

Originally Posted by devous1

When you take this thing to the track post it up about a week ahead of time so some of us locals can attend.

Definitely. I'd roll the Mach up to Norwalk to see that!

[Phil]

Originally Posted by devous1

When you take this thing to the track post it up about a week ahead of time so some of us locals can attend.

Originally Posted by White04Mach

Definitely. I'd roll the Mach up to Norwalk to see that!

That would be great, if you guys could come to the track!!! It will be spring time when this happens..

[Phil]

Pics of the cowl filler panel that Chris, from CRT Performance is working on. He does excellent fiberglass work and of course all his work at CRT Performance is A+..

Looking at a unique setup with my current fiberglass hood and the Spectre low profile plenum/conical air filters. I would like to make it a true ram air/cold air induction setup by having the fronts of the filters protruding thru the front area or side of my 6" cowl hood..

[White04Mach]

Originally Posted by Phil

That would be great, if you guys could come to the track!!! It will be spring time when this happens..

Doesn't Dragway 42 still do New Years day runs?

[devous1]

Originally Posted by phil

that would be great, if you guys could come to the track!!! It will be spring time when this happens..

grrrr

[Phil]

Originally Posted by White04Mach

Doesn't Dragway 42 still do New Years day runs?

LOL!!

Untill they fix their top end track surface and replace that dang gravel/dirt entry road, I will not be at Dragway 42..

I use to run there when I had a drag bike in the early 90's. I also took my Mach there back in 2004 when it was still factory running mid-low 13's and the track top end was like small pot holes everywhere!! Not to mention all the dang dirt/dust all over the vehicle just going down the entrance road..

I'll go to Quaker City Raceway or even Thompson Dragway before Dragway 42.. It's a shame, because when I was little my Dad always took me to 42.. Back in the 60's-early 70's it was considered one of the best tracks around.

[White04Mach]

Originally Posted by Phil

LOL!!

Untill they fix their top end track surface and replace that dang gravel/dirt entry road, I will not be at Dragway 42..

Sounds like Marion Dragway...aka Larue. Stone everywhere other than the track and the staging area. You have to hang on with both hands at the top end of the track and the runoff...don't know how bikes get though without wiping out. I think you can run a 9 second 1/4 without a cage or helmet and a beer in your hand while you do it and they wont say a thing. Actually...I've seen 2 out of the 3 of those happen...but I'm not telling you which ones.

[Big Datty]

Originally Posted by Phil

LOL!!

Untill they fix their top end track surface and replace that dang gravel/dirt entry road, I will not be at Dragway 42..

I use to run there when I had a drag bike in the early 90's. I also took my Mach there back in 2004 when it was still factory running mid-low 13's and the track top end was like small pot holes everywhere!! Not to mention all the dang dirt/dust all over the vehicle just going down the entrance road..

I'll go to Quaker City Raceway or even Thompson Dragway before Dragway 42.. It's a shame, because when I was little my Dad always took me to 42.. Back in the 60's-early 70's it was considered one of the best tracks around.

Quakers for sale Phil, wanna go halfers on it? Auction in 2 weeks for it. Dragway 42 won't see my car if i still have it next year. That gravel is bad and the bump in the track is bad also I'm told but I havent been there since this visit with my pro charger http://www.streetfire.net/video/9sec...ch1_206878.htm

[Phil]

Pics of finished cowl filler panel. Chris did an excellent fiberglass job. The Mach is staying at CRT Performance for the winter.

[Phil]

Chris from CRT Performance is fitting & Tig welding my custom 3" Mac Pro chamber mid pipe to the Kooks collectors for the street. The entire exhaust starting from collectors is 3". Mac Pro dumps installed, I already was running those in the past.

I plan on having a Dr. Gas X pipe for the track..

[Phil]

Jeff installed the new pressure plate and all is good with the custom built TKO and changed the trans fluid to 50w gear oil (Per Liberty Gears)..:HOPPY:

The drivetrain and rear suspension is complete. Went with a pair of non cut Mach 1 coils, with the Maximum motorsports extreme duty lower control arms with adjustable spring perch. Gives a good stance with the 28" MT street radials with plenty of adjustment. Next, a front/rear alignment.