New Project "R" thread - Page 22 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

birdman941 · 06-18-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bris09

Very nice work. Shame you can't take it out and give some people an attitude adjustment.

I want to wait until something by Al Papitto is under the hood.
The motor that's in there is a completely stock, untuned Navi crate engine,
with the Aussie Boss 290 lower, sheetmetal upper, and headers.
Not too bad as is.
It already feels stronger than my Mach 1, which is no slouch.

Mikestang · 06-18-2007, 06:33 PM

Sounds! Bitchen !

birdman941 · 06-18-2007, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikestang

Sounds! Bitchen !

Thanks, I like it too.
Headers, modded H pipe, no cats (yet) and FRPP FR500 exhaust catback.

shame302 · 06-18-2007, 07:33 PM

Very exciting man! im stoked for ya. what a sweet car!

birdman941 · 06-18-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shame302

Very exciting man! im stoked for ya. what a sweet car!

Thanks John!

Roy · 06-18-2007, 08:24 PM

Sounds good!

birdman941 · 06-18-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy

Sounds good!

It's the secret intake...................

Mach1Man04 · 06-18-2007, 09:12 PM

hey birdman what year is that car? and what did you wreck it and rebuilt or buy it cheap and fixin it?

birdman941 · 06-18-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Man04

hey birdman what year is that car?
and what did you wreck it and rebuilt or buy it cheap and fixin it?

It's a 2004 Body in white.
A brand new body from Dearborn assembly.
No VIN.
This is it when I bought it and was bringing it home on 2/21/2005
(Kyle is in the picture too!)

98StangRidah · 06-18-2007, 10:57 PM

Man, you practically built that thing.

1989gtfox · 06-19-2007, 04:04 AM

[QUOTE=birdman941;811303]It's a 2004 Body in white.
A brand new body from Dearborn assembly.
No VIN.[QUOTE=birdman941;811303]

How much did you pick it up for?

birdman941 · 06-19-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 98StangRidah

Man, you practically built that thing.

Pretty much, yes.

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Originally Posted by 1989gtfox

How much did you pick it up for?

I think the body itself was around 3k at the time.

Mach1Man04 · 06-19-2007, 10:59 AM

wow thats awesome so you can just go buy bodies fromt he factory thats pretty cool

birdman941 · 06-19-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Man04

wow thats awesome so you can just go buy bodies fromt he factory thats pretty cool

FRPP USED to have the body in white available,
but I don't think they are available any more.
They were tough to find even back then.

birdman941 · 06-20-2007, 10:56 AM

Now working on weatherstrips and glass.
Boring but necessary stuff.
I cannot get over how nicely this car drives.
A local LM service director saw it for the first time,
and drove it last night, and was very impressed.
He said it drove like a brand new car (which it basically is).
Felt pretty good to hear that coming from a man I respect a great deal,
as he is not one to sugar coat things.

mastwolf · 06-21-2007, 11:15 AM

Looking good. Think you will still have it around sept?

I get home on some leave, and I might take a trip down south in the mach and check the car out.

birdman941 · 06-21-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mastwolf

Looking good. Think you will still have it around sept?

I get home on some leave, and I might take a trip down south in the mach and check the car out.

Thanks.
If I still have the car, feel free.

birdman941 · 06-21-2007, 07:59 PM

Matt (member FloridaOrange) stopped by today and took "R" for a spin.
Also, over 22k hits on this thread. Unreal.
Today I spoke to a large Mustang garage (don't ask, don't tell)
about the 5.4 32V kit, and they had zero interest in this,
even though all the development is virtually complete.
As easily as this swap can now be accomplished,
I still don't understand it. (oh well)
Trust me, this deal is very cool and a pretty easy install.
On a properly prepped 32V car (Mach wiring etc.) and a good technician,
it can easily be accomplished in a day or 2.

FloridaOrange · 06-21-2007, 10:02 PM

Car drives real nice. Gotta get the exhaust leak fixed, a proper tune and some glass. Feels like it'd be a whole lot of fun to really open her up. :ORANGE:

birdman941 · 06-21-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaOrange

Car drives real nice. Gotta get the exhaust leak fixed, a proper tune and some glass. Feels like it'd be a whole lot of fun to really open her up. :ORANGE:

Still have to R&R the driver side header and seal it.
Currently working on obtaing glass and installing weatherstrips.
Headliner is attached.

birdman941 · 06-22-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

HOLY COW!!!
THAT THING SOUNDS SWEEEEEET!!!!!

Thanks Bill.
I am pretty happy with it so far.
No turbos though.................

3150Mach1 · 06-29-2007, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

HOLY COW!!!
THAT THING SOUNDS SWEEEEEET!!!!!

It just sounds nasty mean. I want it.

birdman941 · 06-29-2007, 04:42 PM

Thanks.
My neighbor has a Viper.
Yesterday, I took him around the block in "R",
and he seems to think "R" would "kill" his Viper, even with a stock Navi long block.
If I wind up keeping and finishing the car, it will be a killer for sure.
It drives beautifully, and rides exceptionally smooth.

birdman941 · 07-12-2007, 05:51 PM

Just a minor update.
Things are pretty crazy here lately,
so I haven't had a lot of time to work on the car.
I am currently doing small things and buttoning up loose ends.
When the car started, I had no horn, no cruise control, and an air bag light.
Figured out that all 3 items go through the clockspring, tested it,
replaced the clockspring, no no more idiot lights.

Clothing hooks are in, lighted visors in and hooked up,
trunk latch fixed (needed adjustment),
and now only have 2 minor electrical items to diag.
I will be moving soon, and it looks like "R" is coming with me.
Still need rear glass, windshield, and passenger door glass.
That's it for now.

birdman941 · 07-12-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

Where are ya moving to?

Staying local for now.

06-18-2007, 06:33 PM	#527
Mikestang Parrot Head Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: H204D,NY AMERICA F YEA ! Posts: 4,894	Re: New Project "R" thread Sounds! Bitchen ! __________________ Mikestang 03 MACH1 Torch Red #274 Built 11/14/02 Home 12/07/02 Payed off 09/17/07 MRT powershift, W\Hurst T-handle, Painted hood stripe, AFS 10.5 and 9.0 Crome Mach 1Wheels, Ford GT Coil Covers. "If She had a set a wings, Man I know She could fly " 2011 Kona Blue Metalic Mustang GT Premium 5.0 Rolling on 19s "2011 Will Be Known As The Year They Perfected The Mustang " 06 Victory Kingpin With more mods than I can list http://home.roadrunner.com/~crazyhorse/

06-18-2007, 07:33 PM	#529
shame302 Halfbreed GT/Mach1/Cobra Join Date: May 2006 Location: I Love Your Mom, Massachusettes Posts: 1,128	Re: New Project "R" thread Very exciting man! im stoked for ya. what a sweet car! __________________ Clicky >>>Halfbreed... Mango Orange Y2K Mustang GT FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...

06-18-2007, 08:24 PM	#531
Roy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 3,446	Re: New Project "R" thread Sounds good!

06-18-2007, 09:12 PM	#533
Mach1Man04 Rock out wit yer Mach out Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Haven,Connecticut Posts: 880	Re: New Project "R" thread hey birdman what year is that car? and what did you wreck it and rebuilt or buy it cheap and fixin it? __________________ 2004 Screaming Yellow Mach 1: 5-Spd IUP: 1 of 624 Born On Date 11-26-03 -MGW Short Shifter -CobraBob's Shifter Gasket -JLT Ram Air -MAC O/R ProChamber -SLP LM1s -IAC Restrictor Plate -Black Bumper Inserts -20% Tints -Had Visus Louvers, now they live on the highway "Having a 700whp Honda is like coming out of the closet, shocking at first, but still gay" http://i34.tinypic.com/1zfueio.jpg

06-18-2007, 10:57 PM	#535
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread Man, you practically built that thing. __________________ 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

06-19-2007, 04:04 AM	#536
1989gtfox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 58	Re: New Project "R" thread [QUOTE=birdman941;811303]It's a 2004 Body in white. A brand new body from Dearborn assembly. No VIN.[QUOTE=birdman941;811303] How much did you pick it up for?

06-19-2007, 10:59 AM	#538
Mach1Man04 Rock out wit yer Mach out Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Haven,Connecticut Posts: 880	Re: New Project "R" thread wow thats awesome so you can just go buy bodies fromt he factory thats pretty cool __________________ 2004 Screaming Yellow Mach 1: 5-Spd IUP: 1 of 624 Born On Date 11-26-03 -MGW Short Shifter -CobraBob's Shifter Gasket -JLT Ram Air -MAC O/R ProChamber -SLP LM1s -IAC Restrictor Plate -Black Bumper Inserts -20% Tints -Had Visus Louvers, now they live on the highway "Having a 700whp Honda is like coming out of the closet, shocking at first, but still gay" http://i34.tinypic.com/1zfueio.jpg

06-20-2007, 10:56 AM	#540
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Now working on weatherstrips and glass. Boring but necessary stuff. I cannot get over how nicely this car drives. A local LM service director saw it for the first time, and drove it last night, and was very impressed. He said it drove like a brand new car (which it basically is). Felt pretty good to hear that coming from a man I respect a great deal, as he is not one to sugar coat things. __________________ 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

06-21-2007, 11:15 AM	#541
mastwolf USN Submariner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Port, FL/ Sandiego CA Posts: 583	Re: New Project "R" thread Looking good. Think you will still have it around sept? I get home on some leave, and I might take a trip down south in the mach and check the car out. __________________ 2004 White Mach 1, 5spd The more You Mod, The more they break! Current Status: Down Built Motor High CR, Blower Cams Procharger D1S/C @15lbs Return Fuel System

06-21-2007, 07:59 PM	#543
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Matt (member FloridaOrange) stopped by today and took "R" for a spin. Also, over 22k hits on this thread. Unreal. Today I spoke to a large Mustang garage (don't ask, don't tell) about the 5.4 32V kit, and they had zero interest in this, even though all the development is virtually complete. As easily as this swap can now be accomplished, I still don't understand it. (oh well) Trust me, this deal is very cool and a pretty easy install. On a properly prepped 32V car (Mach wiring etc.) and a good technician, it can easily be accomplished in a day or 2. __________________ 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; 06-21-2007 at 08:40 PM.

06-21-2007, 10:02 PM	#544
FloridaOrange SCS Homie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,643	Re: New Project "R" thread Car drives real nice. Gotta get the exhaust leak fixed, a proper tune and some glass. Feels like it'd be a whole lot of fun to really open her up. :ORANGE:

06-29-2007, 04:42 PM	#548
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Thanks. My neighbor has a Viper. Yesterday, I took him around the block in "R", and he seems to think "R" would "kill" his Viper, even with a stock Navi long block. If I wind up keeping and finishing the car, it will be a killer for sure. It drives beautifully, and rides exceptionally smooth. __________________ 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

07-12-2007, 05:51 PM	#549
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Just a minor update. Things are pretty crazy here lately, so I haven't had a lot of time to work on the car. I am currently doing small things and buttoning up loose ends. When the car started, I had no horn, no cruise control, and an air bag light. Figured out that all 3 items go through the clockspring, tested it, replaced the clockspring, no no more idiot lights. Clothing hooks are in, lighted visors in and hooked up, trunk latch fixed (needed adjustment), and now only have 2 minor electrical items to diag. I will be moving soon, and it looks like "R" is coming with me. Still need rear glass, windshield, and passenger door glass. That's it for now. __________________ 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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