New Project "R" thread - Page 12 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

birdman941 · 01-22-2007, 09:05 PM

Spoke with the fabricator yesterday.
Mid to end of next week I should have upper intake prototype #1.
Can't wait!!!

98StangRidah · 01-22-2007, 10:11 PM

me neither

birdman941 · 01-22-2007, 10:15 PM

I feel like I have been neglecting the car, but the upper is next on the list.
I actually sat in the car today, and dang, the interior is pretty nice.

Awd This · 01-22-2007, 11:32 PM

Car looks awesome:THUMBSUP: , cant wait to see it done

I was wondering of with a 1" spacer if you think you could clear a 15 inch wheel on the front with the brembos or if theres any way to clear a 15 with that setup?

birdman941 · 01-23-2007, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Awd This

Car looks awesome:THUMBSUP: , cant wait to see it done

I was wondering of with a 1" spacer if you think you could clear a 15 inch wheel on the front with the brembos or if theres any way to clear a 15 with that setup?

I think you need a minimum 16 inch wheel to clear the Brembos.
The rotors are 13".
The wheel would have to have a lot of outboard clearance,
as the calipers have dual outboard pistons and are pretty "thick".

bryanthomas · 01-26-2007, 09:51 PM

Hey Birdman,

I hate to interupt the thread, but I wanted to PM you and I can't click on your name to open your profile. Can you PM me an email addy or something? All this discussing of swaps and 5.4s and 400 hp has me thinkning about another Ford related project. Thanks!

Fastbandit99 · 01-26-2007, 09:59 PM

Click on his avatar

birdman941 · 01-26-2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanthomas

Hey Birdman,

I hate to interupt the thread, but I wanted to PM you and I can't click on your name to open your profile. Can you PM me an email addy or something? All this discussing of swaps and 5.4s and 400 hp has me thinkning about another Ford related project. Thanks!

PM sent.
Will be out of town for a day or so though.

birdman941 · 01-29-2007, 09:15 PM

Had an interesting weekend.
Learned a lot about the commonalities and differences
between the early (96-98) and late (99-04) SN95 Mustangs
as far as 5.4 32V engine fitment.
I just plain learned a bunch.
The "kit" I am developing with my project will also fit 96-98 Mustangs
with only a few minor changes (different parts).
A lot of parts I already developed will work on 96-98.
I suspected they would but had to see it first hand.
Ford did us a big favor by designing and building our Machs
(and all SN95 Mustangs) the way that they did.
I am expecting the upper intake prototype in the next couple days.

Marks04DSG · 01-29-2007, 10:55 PM

Can't wait to see the intake and glad to hear all the good words & news from you on the build, might just be planning a Fla. trip in awhile!!!

Way to go!

birdman941 · 01-30-2007, 07:14 AM

The first intake is going to be fiber board to check for dimensions, fitness, etc.
After that, aluminum.

Marks04DSG · 01-30-2007, 02:17 PM

Real pro man, sounds like you really plan on makin production.

Later on

Mark

SIrRicCuS · 01-30-2007, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdman941

The first intake is going to be fiber board to check for dimensions, fitness, etc.
After that, aluminum.

I wish that I could check out your project in person. I love the pics & script, but nothing's like being there!!! Great work!!!

birdman941 · 01-30-2007, 10:39 PM

I am trying to make sure everything fits.
And fits correctly.

birdman941 · 02-01-2007, 07:39 PM

Upper intake prototype #1 is here.
I have some fitting to do, then I will try and post some pics.
Looks pretty good fitment-wise.
Great Job by the fabricator..............................
Our very own ROY !!!
Great Job Roy!!
Thanks!!

birdman941 · 02-01-2007, 10:08 PM

Lots of work to do now.
Have to adjust TB inlet portion, re-arrange AC hoses, position throttle cable bracket,
buy more Mt. Dew, etc............

From the side..........

From the front..........

birdman941 · 02-01-2007, 10:32 PM

A couple of shots with the lid off.
Plenty of plenum area.
Will be making the front plenum area a bit larger.

Tonik'sMach1 · 02-01-2007, 11:02 PM

Looks good, can't wait to see the aluminum one on that beast

98StangRidah · 02-01-2007, 11:11 PM

I heard Diet Mountain Dew is lighter and adds more horses

birdman941 · 02-02-2007, 12:20 AM

Did some rerouting and re-bending of the AC lines tonight.
Where Ford ran them on the Mach is too close to the manifolds,
and actually hits the engine, and could burst from heat.
I re-routed the stock hoses over the strut tower away from the engine.
It's very tight down there, but they do fit.
Did I mention that this engine is HUGE?
Also dummied up the heater hoses (stock 01-04 Mustang 32V V8 heater hoses).
Now it's getting to the nitty-gritty of the deal.
This swap is not simple, nor is it hard.
Maybe it's a bit more challenging considering what I started with.
It is pretty interesting how Ford designed and built these cars.
I like 'em.

Roy · 02-02-2007, 08:44 AM

That upper looks like a birdhouse to me!

birdman941 · 02-02-2007, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy

That upper looks like a birdhouse to me!

As long as it fits. (which it most certainly does)
Again, nice job Roy! :ORANGE:

3150Mach1 · 02-02-2007, 06:35 PM

What does Boss 290 mean?

FloridaOrange · 02-02-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03Mach150BP

What does Boss 290 mean?

Means 290(KW). Australia uses Kilowatts for power. 290KW = 388 HP.
For more info: http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co..._boss_290_gtp/

Marks04DSG · 02-02-2007, 07:09 PM

You know the show on cable "V8 SUpercars" Think I've seen Boss 290 insignias on some of those Austrailian Fords or Falcon which always seem to beat the Holdens which are their GM GTOs if I am not mistaken??

Steve: lotta progress on that manifold, if that was me I'd still be reuppin on the dew

01-22-2007, 09:05 PM	#276
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Spoke with the fabricator yesterday. Mid to end of next week I should have upper intake prototype #1. Can't wait!!! __________________ 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

01-22-2007, 10:11 PM	#277
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread me neither __________________ 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

01-22-2007, 10:15 PM	#278
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread I feel like I have been neglecting the car, but the upper is next on the list. I actually sat in the car today, and dang, the interior is pretty nice. __________________ 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

01-22-2007, 11:32 PM	#279
Awd This Got boost? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,343	Re: New Project "R" thread Car looks awesome:THUMBSUP: , cant wait to see it done I was wondering of with a 1" spacer if you think you could clear a 15 inch wheel on the front with the brembos or if theres any way to clear a 15 with that setup? __________________ 03 mach - White 5spd IUP Born 6-9-03 Powered by Procharger 450rwhp 417rwtq

01-26-2007, 09:51 PM	#281
bryanthomas Rock out w/ ur Mach out! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Levy, SC Posts: 147	Re: New Project "R" thread Hey Birdman, I hate to interupt the thread, but I wanted to PM you and I can't click on your name to open your profile. Can you PM me an email addy or something? All this discussing of swaps and 5.4s and 400 hp has me thinkning about another Ford related project. Thanks! __________________ 2004 Competition Orange Mach 1 -Automatic -IUP -Flowmaster Catback -H&R Super Sports -AFS 17x9 & 17x10.5 MAC Black wheels (SOLD, but I'll put myself back in another.) Single and lovin' it! :ORANGE:

01-26-2007, 09:59 PM	#282
Fastbandit99 Back in Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 1,070	Re: New Project "R" thread Click on his avatar __________________ Banditman 03 Black Mach 1 5 spd, K&N FIPK2, PHP spacer, MRT Catted h pipe, Magnaflow catback.

01-29-2007, 09:15 PM	#284
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Had an interesting weekend. Learned a lot about the commonalities and differences between the early (96-98) and late (99-04) SN95 Mustangs as far as 5.4 32V engine fitment. I just plain learned a bunch. The "kit" I am developing with my project will also fit 96-98 Mustangs with only a few minor changes (different parts). A lot of parts I already developed will work on 96-98. I suspected they would but had to see it first hand. Ford did us a big favor by designing and building our Machs (and all SN95 Mustangs) the way that they did. I am expecting the upper intake prototype in the next couple days. __________________ 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

01-29-2007, 10:55 PM	#285
Marks04DSG DSG forme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 1,817	Re: New Project "R" thread Can't wait to see the intake and glad to hear all the good words & news from you on the build, might just be planning a Fla. trip in awhile!!! Way to go! __________________ 2004 DSG Auto Mach1-TRADED IN FOR 06 auto GT - C&L racer intake/VMP tune, imco pro axelback with more to come

01-30-2007, 07:14 AM	#286
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread The first intake is going to be fiber board to check for dimensions, fitness, etc. After that, aluminum. __________________ 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

01-30-2007, 02:17 PM	#287
Marks04DSG DSG forme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 1,817	Re: New Project "R" thread Real pro man, sounds like you really plan on makin production. Later on Mark __________________ 2004 DSG Auto Mach1-TRADED IN FOR 06 auto GT - C&L racer intake/VMP tune, imco pro axelback with more to come

01-30-2007, 10:39 PM	#289
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread I am trying to make sure everything fits. And fits correctly. __________________ 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

02-01-2007, 07:39 PM	#290
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Upper intake prototype #1 is here. I have some fitting to do, then I will try and post some pics. Looks pretty good fitment-wise. Great Job by the fabricator.............................. Our very own ROY !!! Great Job Roy!! 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 Last edited by birdman941; 02-01-2007 at 10:13 PM.

02-01-2007, 10:08 PM	#291
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Lots of work to do now. Have to adjust TB inlet portion, re-arrange AC hoses, position throttle cable bracket, buy more Mt. Dew, etc............ From the side.......... From the front.......... Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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; 07-26-2017 at 10:01 PM.

02-01-2007, 10:32 PM	#292
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread A couple of shots with the lid off. Plenty of plenum area. Will be making the front plenum area a bit larger. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 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; 07-26-2017 at 10:01 PM.

02-01-2007, 11:02 PM	#293
Tonik'sMach1 Never fast enough Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Starr, sc Posts: 6	Re: New Project "R" thread Looks good, can't wait to see the aluminum one on that beast

02-01-2007, 11:11 PM	#294
98StangRidah Where'd my zafu go? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 2,707	Re: New Project "R" thread I heard Diet Mountain Dew is lighter and adds more horses __________________ 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

02-02-2007, 12:20 AM	#295
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: New Project "R" thread Did some rerouting and re-bending of the AC lines tonight. Where Ford ran them on the Mach is too close to the manifolds, and actually hits the engine, and could burst from heat. I re-routed the stock hoses over the strut tower away from the engine. It's very tight down there, but they do fit. Did I mention that this engine is HUGE? Also dummied up the heater hoses (stock 01-04 Mustang 32V V8 heater hoses). Now it's getting to the nitty-gritty of the deal. This swap is not simple, nor is it hard. Maybe it's a bit more challenging considering what I started with. It is pretty interesting how Ford designed and built these cars. I like 'em. __________________ 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

02-02-2007, 08:44 AM	#296
Roy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 3,446	Re: New Project "R" thread That upper looks like a birdhouse to me!

02-02-2007, 06:35 PM	#298
3150Mach1 Love my Mach Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 13,678	Re: New Project "R" thread What does Boss 290 mean? __________________ 2003 slowmatic 11.105@117mph w/125 shot of Nitrous best to date Kooks LTsw/OR X, elect cutouts, JLT RAI w/C&L 85 MAH,1" Spacer,PP Lower intake,Accufab TB,160 T-stat,EF Cooling Mod,NX Kit,Mez Electric Water pump,SLP Linelock,FRPP 4.10s-Alum Dif Cover-Alum Driveshaft & SL, Steeda Bumpsteer,MM Alum rack bushings,Deep Alum Tranny pan,Predator,Steeda AUCAs,MM ALCAs, Dspecs,MM CC plates & FLSFCs,MRT Guage cluster,AEM WB,MRT hood struts,Seq TLs, carbon fiber hood/trunk/Cobra wing,220 amp alt

02-02-2007, 07:09 PM	#300
Marks04DSG DSG forme Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 1,817	Re: New Project "R" thread You know the show on cable "V8 SUpercars" Think I've seen Boss 290 insignias on some of those Austrailian Fords or Falcon which always seem to beat the Holdens which are their GM GTOs if I am not mistaken?? Steve: lotta progress on that manifold, if that was me I'd still be reuppin on the dew __________________ 2004 DSG Auto Mach1-TRADED IN FOR 06 auto GT - C&L racer intake/VMP tune, imco pro axelback with more to come

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