1995 Ford Thunderbird, the twins!

[Thunder95]

Well, I picked up a new car finally. Seriously this is a God sent car, been praying for it for a while now! What she is...

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1995 Ford Thunderbird LX
4.6L SOHC V8
Vibrant (Performance) White Clearcoat
Medium Graphite Interior
All options besides:
Leather (I have seats anyway)
Keyless (It has an aftermarket alarm/keyless system)
Spoiler (=ghey)
T/L (Damn, but adding soon)
She's got the moon roof, auto lamps, traction control... everything down to a T of what the old bird has. Only difference in stock form was a 3.08 in the old car to a 3.27 in the new.

Mods:
JET chip
4.10's
Wheels/tires
Aftermarket alarm
Intake work
Flowmaster catback & tips
Eibach boings
Sound system
Shaved trunk lock
97 Clear corners

15.8 by previous owner.

Here's the kicker though... 33,000 original miles when i picked her up.
"NICE"
http://images.scotsman.com/2007/05/24/2007-05-24T005034Z_01_NOOTR_RTRIDSP_2_OUKEN-UK-BOOKS-BORAT.jpg

Found her in Omaha off Craigslist, original owner papmered her... garaged and not winter driven since '97. This baby is like brand new on the inside. 1 little tear in the headliner, covered by the visors. Very nice car. I'll be using it as a DD for a while, and hopefully she'll have a garage soon.

My plans for the car:
95 SC Gfx
97 Hood (possibly custom/scooped) and headlights
GTS Solar wing
18x8 Fondmetals w/nitto summer tires
17x7.5 Miglias w/nitto winter tires
13"/11.65" Cobra brakes
3.27-3.55 TL
Remove chip
Trans cooler
Redo exhaust, dual center out MK8 tips
Work interior, using most of the old stuff, adding carbon fiber & brushed aluminum accents. Refurb the tweedies, have covers dry cleaned and convert rear seat to rear fold down. Also adding heated seats. Custom handbrake/cupholder console. Switching over the old sound system and finishing it off (w/ navi). MK8 visors w/ homelink. Blue LED's light conversion throughout, guage cluster mods TBD. Then, just ENJOY. (Turbo/vortech later)

Now, the BIG question... good old rusty. My goal is to get a welder, and a grinder, and just go to town on the rust. Strip her down, see if it's worth fixing. If so, then it's a FULL restomod. New YZ paint, chrome/suede/custom interior, 04 Cobra powerplant, hubswap... etc. Hopefully this will be done by the end of 09. Doing a lot of the work myself, maybe all? If she isn't worth it... then sell or pick n' pull.

Longest post ever. Thank you for your time.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Needs more stall.

[Thunder95]

Needs more stall.

I can't wait to hand you your ~~~ with a manual.

:eek:

-Joel

[TSC89]

Looks good Joel!!!

[2TonCat]

I can't wait to hand you your ~~~ with a manual.

:eek:

-Joel

12 psi immediately off idle this stage. That is all. Heck, I'll race ya from a dig in the superstang :)

[thunderbird96]

can you say wheel hop!!!!!!!!!! lol

[2TonCat]

can you say wheel hop!!!!!!!!!! lol

Amen :) The bracing that WE use to stop the wheelhop becomes a lot less significant at say 550hp. Lol.

[sinhumane]

i'll race you in the spec-v :)

[Thunder95]

Amen :) The bracing that WE use to stop the wheelhop becomes a lot less significant at say 550hp. Lol.

Can you say fully locking diffy? Custom braces if needed after that? Hell, I don't even know what trans I am going to use yet, guess I shouldn't trash talk too much. I have a while to figure it out though.

i'll race you in the spec-v :)

What does this mean?

-Joel

[2TonCat]

I aint skurred.

[2TonCat]

What does this mean?

-Joel

His girlfriend bought a car faster than his again, so he's going to race you in it since his car is slow :)

[trav91sc]

What does this mean?

-Joel[/QUOTE]

Its a Nissan sentra that has the same engine they put in the Altamias

[Thunder95]

What does this mean?

-Joel

Its a Nissan sentra that has the same engine they put in the Altamias[/QUOTE]

Whoopdie. Did you get one Tyler?:rolleyes:

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Lol, Went and looked back at some old e-mails....

This is a type-o I found lol....
I will be running the 3.3 pulley. I'm not sure exactly how much PIS that will put out, but it should be somewhere near 11

Also, its .020" over, balanced, and blueprinted. Did not know that either.

[Thunder95]

Also, its .020" over, balanced, and blueprinted. Did not know that either.

Come on man, I even knew that... that's the LEAST that Jim will do to an engine!

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Lol, Ok, To be fair, I knew it at one point... I just forgot :rolleyes:

Pleasant suprise though. Would definately do business with Jim again. You should call him for your motor ;)

[Thunder95]

Lol, Ok, To be fair, I knew it at one point... I just forgot :rolleyes:

Pleasant suprise though. Would definately do business with Jim again. You should call him for your motor ;)

If I go whipple I intend to. Kinda hard to justify spending that much more on him though, when I can get an 04 Cobra motor, already forged and assembled for $6-$7k including eaton. Usually with mods too, like porting, pullies, etc. It's be that much from him or more for just the long block. Oh the wonders of the dohc.:rolleyes:

-Joel

[2TonCat]

We know you like your shafts :D

[Thunder95]

We know you like your shafts :D

Wha?

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Camshafts :rolleyes:

[Melon]

Looks good Joel! Can't wait to see it in person.

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Thank you Sir!

Just ordered Tokico blues for her, if I can find some tires and possibly a diffy soon she'll be in shape!

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Jason uses those :eek:

[Thunder95]

He uses the Illumina's probly, those are the electronically adj, ones for the SC.

These are 1/2 way between koni's and KYB's. Should be good for the summer commute. :)

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Negatory. jason doesn't have ARC.

[35thauto]

Anything new will do, too late now but I want you to drive my 89 5spd & get a feel for the Illumina2's I had replaced 16 mos ago. they are damn firm in norm/auto & a go-kart in firm, chip your teeth!

[Thunder95]

Anything new will do, too late now but I want you to drive my 89 5spd & get a feel for the Illumina2's I had replaced 16 mos ago. they are damn firm in norm/auto & a go-kart in firm, chip your teeth!

Well, they sound good to me... wish I could wire up the arc system... do you know what it includes? (I haven't PAID yet):)... Maybe next time.

Guess I'll take my chances on the stuff Jason used... we both picked Thunderbirds so maybe I'll luck out!:eek:

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Joel, you can put them in with the ARC tops on them from any bird at a yard. The shocks default to FIRM.

[Melon]

Guess I'll take my chances on the stuff Jason used... we both picked Thunderbirds so maybe I'll luck out!:eek:


That maybe true.. but I like your 'Bird better.. although I am kinda partial to 4.6L's :D

-Melon

[SuperCharged91]

V8s PSSH!!! V6 POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Thunder95]

V8s PSSH!!! V6 POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take a basic physics class while you're in college too. Wussy V6's.

-Joel

[SuperCharged91]

Lol smartass. I just like the fact of making a smaller motor faster

[Thunder95]

Joel, you can put them in with the ARC tops on them from any bird at a yard. The shocks default to FIRM.

Well I don't want em if I can't change em!

Ordered the blues, maybe next time.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Take a basic physics class while you're in college too. Wussy V6's.

-Joel

Dont' confuse number of cylinders to combustion chamber desing... a blown 3.8 V10 would likely hand you your ~~~.

[Thunder95]

Dont' confuse number of cylinders to combustion chamber desing... a blown 3.8 V10 would likely hand you your ~~~.

Granted, but then I couldn't make fun of SC's. SO: until Lamborghini comes out with their own SC... :)

-Joel

[Thunder95]

Tires are damn expensive!

Cant figure what wheels to go with. I want to buy nitto's for the 18's... but it isn't summer yet!

-Joel

[2TonCat]

17s are cheaper and have more sidewall
18s are sitting on the car in your garage
16s are too small for you to be happy with

[Thunder95]

17's = $550 plus wheels ($2-300) = $850
18's = $300 for nitto's on front = $300
16's = $50 but no room for Cobra brakes later

99% sure it'll be nittos, but I am scared of using them before winter is through, and with the kumho's on the rear... too unbalanced?

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Don't be a wimp. You have a truck. lol.

[Thunder95]

Don't be a wimp. You have a truck. lol.

I'm just saying, I'd rather have the same tire on all 4 corners. Sticky in front and hard in rear means a lot of oversteer.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Tell me about it :rolleyes:

Its a blast :D

[35thauto]

They will be OK , we all tore ~~~ last W/E no problem. They sure don't stick as well but they don't create a hazard ether. BTW it was -2 sat AM & my tires were fine.

[sinhumane]

ryan, im me on msn

[Thunder95]

ryan, im me on msn

Tyler, don't post absolute nonsense. PM him or e-mail him, that doesnt belong here. What does that have to do at all with my new car?

Now on the subject... This new car is going to corner like a slot car. 18's, with Nitto's hopefully, eibachs, tokico's, and a stiffer by 100k chassis compared to the old car.

Might wait for Traveler's 3.27T/L, or get a set of 3.55's done up.

Also looking at Cobra 13" brakes fore and aft, getting my SC kit smoothed and put on, and then redoing the exhaust tips for it. Should be a mean looking machine by the end of the year.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

So from Now (A), to when you have all of said mods done (B),

Money(A) > Money(B)
Accelleration(A) > Acceleration(B)
Maneauverability(A) < Maneauverability(B)

[Thunder95]

This is true. Also more reliablility. If she handles like a roller coaster, stops on a dime, and looks good... I'm a happy camper. This is my DD, rusty will get the go fast goodies this time around. I wouldn't mind a small turblow on this one though...

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Screw small turbos :P Get a BIG ONE!!

[Thunder95]

The bigger, the more expensive, the more power, the more upgrades...

Not looking for a mindblower here... 300rwhp, sound like a jet engine, I'd be happy. Would make for a nice highway rocket.

Now rusty... God knows. 500rwhp, and I need to choose a head! LOL

-Joel

[Nettlesd]

So from Now (A), to when you have all of said mods done (B),

Money(A) > Money(B)
Accelleration(A) > Acceleration(B)
Maneauverability(A) < Maneauverability(B)

Not only that, remember we live in the Show Me state. I'll believe it when I see it. As with much of the KC chapter, talk is cheap.

[2TonCat]

Not only that, remember we live in the Show Me state. I'll believe it when I see it. As with much of the KC chapter, talk is cheap.

If I had a signiture in my free account, I would put this quote in it.

[Thunder95]

Not only that, remember we live in the Show Me state. I'll believe it when I see it. As with much of the KC chapter, talk is cheap.

It's brakes, suspension, and stuff I allready have...? You dont think I'll do it!?

-Joel

[Nettlesd]

Yes, I do believe that.

[Thunder95]

Ouch Duane, you rip me to the core! :)

-Joel

[Melon]

Hey Joel - I've got a question.... why put a lil bit of work into the new 95 and then all the go-fast goodies on the old 95 that has a rust issue?

Why not make rusty driveable again.. PI motor or something simple and make that the DD. And with the new 95 - do your Cobra and blower on that one? No rust, so already a good base.

-Melon

[SuperCharged91]

I would imagine because Old rusty has history

[Thunder95]

Hey Joel - I've got a question.... why put a lil bit of work into the new 95 and then all the go-fast goodies on the old 95 that has a rust issue?

Why not make rusty driveable again.. PI motor or something simple and make that the DD. And with the new 95 - do your Cobra and blower on that one? No rust, so already a good base.

-Melon

I want something reliable and nice to DD for a while. I want to get the rusty one in a garage, pull the engine, really look things over to see if it is 'salvageable'. If it is, then I'll start work on it. I think it is. That was my first car ever, and it has sentimental value to me, just can't get rid of it I guess. Always have wanted to supercharge it, and keep it till death.

If it's not salvageable, then I'll part it, burn it, crush it, and use it for a coffee table.

-Joel

[Melon]

That was my first car ever, and it has sentimental value to me, just can't get rid of it I guess.


Explains why the damn 91 is sitting in a shed... whole.. because I just can't part it.

-Melon

[thunderbird96]

joel if you wanted a supercharged car ditch old rusty
an by a sc.

[2TonCat]

404 V8 not found.

[Melon]

404 V8 not found.

Werd

-Melon

[Thunder95]

joel if you wanted a supercharged car ditch old rusty
an by a sc.

HAHA! You wish. I don't want a 'wussy v6', that's for the lady's car.

-Joel

[Melon]

There is no replacement for displacement :D

-Melon

[thunderbird96]

tell the to david dalke or kevin letiem/jim demmit

[2TonCat]

Now that is an uninformed statement.

[Melon]

I could name a few other names too.. but I don't think it would matter to Joel if you named 25 people that run 10's with a V6.. he'd still do a Whirlpool on his V8.

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Now that is an uninformed statement.

LOL! That's good stuff right there.

I am already saving for a whirlpool.

http://www.aussen-whirlpools.de/images/whirlpool_led.jpg

-Joel

[Thunder95]

OK, just to help me keep track for myself.

Install Tokico's (shipped monday)
Put on 18's w/ new rubber (buy some)
Switch out pumpkin (3.55-3.27 TL)

SC rear and sides (smooth, paint, notch for tips)
Redo tips for SC sides (buy tips)
Cobra Brakes (find machine shop to redrill holes)

Anyone know a good body shop or machine shop around?

-Joel

[2TonCat]

OK, just to help me keep track for myself.

Install Tokico's (shipped monday)
Put on 18's w/ new rubber (buy some)
Switch out pumpkin (3.55-3.27 TL)

SC rear and sides (smooth, paint, notch for tips)
Redo tips for SC sides (buy tips)
Cobra Brakes (find machine shop to redrill holes)

Anyone know a good body shop or machine shop around?

-Joel

The Proove Duane Wrong post :)

You forgot swapping chips, noob :P

[Thunder95]

The Proove Duane Wrong post :)

You forgot swapping chips, noob :P

LOL

Swapping chips is free, I didn't list all the free crap. Interior, hood and headlights, sounds system, etc.

-Joel

[Nettlesd]

The Proove Duane Wrong post :)

You forgot swapping chips, noob :P

Nah, that's not it. I do believe he'll get that stuff done but I have my doubts on the cobra motor, T45, road racing stuff on the ole' white car. I get tired of the who's faster, I'm going to buy this car, that car, now I'm getting this car, and then I'm going to do this and this and that. As Nike would say, "Just do it".

[sinhumane]

haha... joel.. good luck getting your tips up that close to the body... was a REAL PAIN to get min as close as they are... what kinda tips you using? :)

i went with some rolled edge slant cut ovals from advance.. they look pretty darn good. :)

[Thunder95]

Nah, that's not it. I do believe he'll get that stuff done but I have my doubts on the cobra motor, T45, road racing stuff on the ole' white car. I get tired of the who's faster, I'm going to buy this car, that car, now I'm getting this car, and then I'm going to do this and this and that. As Nike would say, "Just do it".

Duane, I know what you mean, I've been talking about it for a long time. I have just went with more important things instead. If I wanted, I could be un-engaged, without an 05 Grand Prix, no trip to Vancouver, and a very angry and upset girlfriend... but driving around a dohc v8 SC. I've put off engine mods to that car since high school, to make sure I get through college alright, and up on my feet correctly. Now that's all done, I have a year to get her into shape, and hopefully ship her off to MI sometime next year to have the drivetrain built. I can't promise it, God knows what He has in store for me, but I assure you if I can do it, I will. :)

haha... joel.. good luck getting your tips up that close to the body... was a REAL PAIN to get min as close as they are... what kinda tips you using? :)

i went with some rolled edge slant cut ovals from advance.. they look pretty darn good. :)

I'm not going side exhaust this time around. I'll be using Gen2 MK8 tips.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Should've picked the DOHC.

[Thunder95]

Should've picked the DOHC.

I disagree.

Ths tokico's get here on friday! :D

-Joel

[Melon]

Should've picked the DOHC.

He can't.. I bought that car last fall - remember....

Oh wait, your not talking about that :D

-Melon

[Melon]

haha... joel.. good luck getting your tips up that close to the body... was a REAL PAIN to get min as close as they are... what kinda tips you using? :)

i went with some rolled edge slant cut ovals from advance.. they look pretty darn good. :)

He's going with good tips.. not hardware store pipe :p or cheap tips. And if the pipe is straight enough, it wouldn't be THAT hard to get them close to the bumper. I'd be more worried about melting the bumper a bit if/when the tips get warm.

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Fuel rails go down the passenger side correct?

Might be changing my exhaust plans... the center out might not look like I thought it would.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Fuel rails go down the passenger side correct?

Might be changing my exhaust plans... the center out might not look like I thought it would.

-JoelThat's correct.

[sinhumane]

yup, thats why i dumped both out teh drivers side.

[2TonCat]

I'm putting mine out the back of the car like normal people.

[sinhumane]

you wont have to worry about tips getting hot enough to melt the bumper.. you'd have chrome flaking off if they got that hot. i'd liek to see how they turn out joel. i might have a different hanger welded on to bring mine up furter to the body, or in the sideskirt if possible.

[Thunder95]

you wont have to worry about tips getting hot enough to melt the bumper.. you'd have chrome flaking off if they got that hot. i'd liek to see how they turn out joel. i might have a different hanger welded on to bring mine up furter to the body, or in the sideskirt if possible.

I'm still going to try for a center out, just maybe get different tips if need be. What do you guys think?

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/steelblue2001/CLONE/TPS-1.jpg

-Joel

[2TonCat]

That ~~~~~~~ ripped the birdies off of his lights!

[sinhumane]

i knew something was wrong with that picture... the exhaust needs to be more flush.. but other than that, its good

i always wanted a porsce carerra tip out the back.

[Thunder95]

i always wanted a porsce carerra tip out the back.

Ricer.

-Joel

[351cat]

..........................

[Thunder95]

Porsche's are based in Germany, but "Ferdinand" wasn't German.

Stay on topic, ya or nay on the tipz?

-Joel

[Melon]

Are you running that rear bumper?

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Yessir.

-Joel

[Melon]

Then I think it'll look good... not something I would do - but doesn't look bad.

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Still thinking about very short ovals there instead too...

-Joel

[traveler]

He's going with good tips.. not hardware store pipe :p or cheap tips. And if the pipe is straight enough, it wouldn't be THAT hard to get them close to the bumper. I'd be more worried about melting the bumper a bit if/when the tips get warm.

-Melon

As much as I hate to agree with Tyler (:p) he's right. The tips won't get hot enough to melt the bumper. Mine have been up against the bumper for months now, with no damage. I'm still trying to decide if I want to cut the bumper like the LE was or leave it the way it is.

[Thunder95]

I liked the LE bumpa.

-Joel

[traveler]

Well, I don't want to hijack your thread, but...

I might cutout the bumper. But to keep the "GT" theme, I'd have to switch the Twin Tips to single 3" tips. Then again, the 97 GT's didn't have cutouts like the 99's did soooo...... I might just go with the single tips (like the pre-99 GT's) with no cutouts. They'd also have to be mounted farther apart.

[2TonCat]

I want tips that stick out way past the bumper cover on my superstang... I want flamethrowers lol.

[Thunder95]

Yay! My tokico's are in Lenexa! :D I get them tomorrow!

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Woot!! Should be fun!

[Thunder95]

So I found a kumho asx (what I have right now in 255) in 245 45 18. Think I'll pick up a couple of these for the front for a little more clearance, and use the 255's in back till they're burnt out. They're all season, so I can use them in winter as well, no need for more rims/tires. Probly going to hold out for gears from Traveler or SWS. Tokico's get here today... hopefully I can have some tires here soon and get her in the shop in time for next weekend's events!

-Joel

[traveler]

Joel, Dad said he would sell all of those tires and wheels, Lock Stock and barrel, for 400. Keep what you want and sell the rest.

[Thunder95]

I need something all season... I will be using these year round so I am going to stick with the kumho's. Otherwise I'd be on it.

-Joel

[Thunder95]

Just found a bf goodrich for a little more than the kumho's... probly gonna go with that.

Has anyone run BFG all seasons?

-Joel

[Thunder95]

Has anyone run BFG all seasons?

-Joel

Micheal didn't you have some of these?

-Joel

[sinhumane]

i think his bfg's were summers.. matt has them now on a set of 93+ sc wheels.

they were 255-50-16's

[traveler]

come to think of it, I think I did have BFG's. I sold them to Matt, he'd know for sure if they were or not. Whatever they were, they were great tires.

[35thauto]

Just found a bf goodrich for a little more than the kumho's... probly gonna go with that.

Has anyone run BFG all seasons?

-Joel
I didn't reply for the "all seasons" but FWW , they are very good. summer performance only, G-force.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+Sport

[Thunder95]

I didn't reply for the "all seasons" but FWW , they are very good. summer performance only, G-force.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=g-Force+Sport

Thanks Matt, I'm probly going to go ahead with them if I can unload enough stuff from my parts stash to afford them.

You also have a PM.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Show me sum tredz?

[traveler]

In case you're interested in Triplets, I found a 1995 T-Bird, White V8. The 4.6 is frozen up, but they only want 500 for it. Body is good (not perfect), interior is good (not perfect). Anyone interested? I can get they number to you.

[Thunder95]

How many miles on the car?

Where? What color interior?

-Joel

[Melon]

And your going to put that car where? :p

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Truck and Marquis are going to Cameron soon... and I'll have a place with a 2 car garage in May!

-Joel

[Melon]

mmm... 2 car garage...

But that's in May.. what if you get it say.. next month? :p

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Then it will go to Cameron or sit in my driveway like the other 2!

I know where a running engine is for $250... :)

-Joel

[traveler]

I actually thought it'd be a good car for a PI swap. But, whatever works. It has that "Blue/Grey" interior that was popular in 94-95. Not as grey as mine, not as Blue as Melons. Car has 111,000 miles on it. He did say the engine was "frozen up". Of course, I have no idea what that means. Could be run out of oil and welded into a boat motor, could just be some water/rust in the cylinders. It has 15" fan blades, and a set of tires wouldn't hurt it any. Has drum brakes in back, needs a new spoiler. (It has a broken aftermarket spoiler on it) If I had an extra 500 I'd be tempted, but I don't.

[SuperCharged91]

Joel you have a Exhaust set up for sale?

[Thunder95]

Micheal can you get me some pictures? Rocker panels, interior shots, engine bay please. :)

94-5 came with 5 interior colors.

grey
blue
green
tan
red

Which is it? :confused:

-Joel

[Thunder95]

Joel you have a Exhaust set up for sale?

Yessir, flowmaster cat back with custom tips.

-Joel

[SuperCharged91]

How much you asking? Whats the size? Would it fit to a SC?

[Thunder95]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought all v8&sc exhausts bolt up to each other from the cat back?

I have a price but what are you willing to pay? Make an offer! :)

-Joel

[SuperCharged91]

I am not good at making offers i tend to piss people off with low ball offers?

Also your probley right about the bolt up but i was not sure

[sinhumane]

hes asking 100, like i told you, and yes it will. :o


waht is with noone listening today?

[Thunder95]

Well, I have 2 offers right now of $100+ shipping. So...:confused: $100? :)

-Joel

[SuperCharged91]

Got any pics? whats the size and i would probley have it picked up

[Thunder95]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/steelblue2001/CLONE/005.jpg

-Joel

[SuperCharged91]

Is it off the car? 2 1/4? 2 1/2?

[Thunder95]

No it is still on the car, but could come off soon. I don't know what the pipe size is, let me do some research.

-Joel

[SuperCharged91]

Could it be off by the meet this weekend?

[Melon]

Actually, you might be wrong Tyler.

What year is the exhaust from? And what year is the exhaust going on? I ask because of the gas tank change for 92's. The exhaust changed with it.

I assume it's a full exhaust and not just like the back half?

-Melon

EDIT: If the car is the one I think is, and the screenname is a guess as to the year of the car - it will not fit without modding the middle part of the exhaust.

[Thunder95]

Actually, you might be wrong Tyler.

What year is the exhaust from? And what year is the exhaust going on? I ask because of the gas tank change for 92's. The exhaust changed with it.

I assume it's a full exhaust and not just like the back half?

-Melon

EDIT: If the car is the one I think is, and the screenname is a guess as to the year of the car - it will not fit without modding the middle part of the exhaust.

Oh... true dat!

Doubt it can be off by the weekend... EDIT: it is 2.25" It will fit any 92-on car. 89-91 has a different design.

-Joel

[sinhumane]

oh, ~~~~e


lol, andy, youre right... jon, if you wanna swap tanks and exhaust with my lx, itll fit.

[SuperCharged91]

Tyler we could do that but we need to get someone to the welding

[Melon]

Welding for what? The gas tank should be just a bolt-on. Maybe the exhaust, but if you swap gas tanks, it should fit without any welding?

And I apologize Joel for this going off topic.

-Melon

[SuperCharged91]

He would need my old exhaust to

[Thunder95]

Does anyone have a stock exhaust that will fit my 95? Will a 95 SC exhaust fit?

-Joel

[2TonCat]

My good friend Joel has one on this white car that's parked in his garage :)

[thunderbird96]

lol ryan that's funny

[traveler]

I've got everything after the first two cats. Just sitting there doin' nothing. I'm planning a trip up to KC the 16th-17th.

Let me know if you want it.

Edit: come to think of it, if I look hard I might have the cats to.

[thunderbird96]

the 16th is world of wheels mike ya need to go.

[traveler]

Is it now???

hhhmmmmmmmmmm You're right, gotta go.

[Thunder95]

My good friend Joel has one on this white car that's parked in his garage :)

Know anyone that has one not rusted on?

Traveler, I just need something to replace the flowmaster cat back. How much?

-Joel

[traveler]

Don't know, I really just need it out of the shed. If I can figure out how to get it in the trunk, I can just give the "cat-back" portion to you. If you'd like to make a contribution to the gas fund, I'd accept it however.

[Thunder95]

No problem, I'll pay for your troubles. :)

Is there any rust on it? Could you get me a couple pics?

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Know anyone that has one not rusted on?

Traveler, I just need something to replace the flowmaster cat back. How much?

-Joel

The studs aren't on the catback portion... only a flange and 3 hangers. If you want, I'll help you remove it this weekend.

[Thunder95]

The studs aren't on the catback portion... only a flange and 3 hangers. If you want, I'll help you remove it this weekend.

The pipe itself is pretty rusty though too. I'll crawl under there and take a peek tonight maybe.

On a good note: we go to look at a duplex a week from saturday. I was sold the first sentence she told me...

"2bdrm, rec room, & 2 car garage."
*thinks... SOLD*

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Nice!!!! Then you can park the car sideways across both bays for more room around it!

[sinhumane]

lmfao... thats going to be a REQUIREMENT at my next place.. atleast a wide 1car... or a 2car garage.. attached.... so i can run a heater in there. :D

[traveler]

The pipe itself is pretty rusty though too. I'll crawl under there and take a peek tonight maybe.

On a good note: we go to look at a duplex a week from saturday. I was sold the first sentence she told me...

"2bdrm, rec room, & 2 car garage."
*thinks... SOLD*

-Joel

If you liked this place... This house is up for sale. The folks wanna retire in Florida.

http://www.reeceandnichols.com/Redir.aspx?l=28491311

I'll get some pics of the exhaust today.

[Thunder95]

Nope, we're renting for 2 years till when know where she will end up with a nursing job... than I plan on building a house.

Look forward to the pics, thanks!

-Joel

[traveler]

Good plan. Marilyn and I are renting till all those mean ol' creditors have died and have forgotten who we are. hehehehe ;)

[Thunder95]

Also guys, I really need to get rid of all this stuff, I just don't have room for it, and I need the money to go towards getting the new car up to par for highway use. If you have anything you want from the list below just PM me...

500 17” Neeper Mayhem Wheels
300 BFG Comp TA ZR 10k mi
25 Custom Ram-Air intake, with K&N Filter
50 Stock Corners
50 Stock Springs
200 Clarion(head unit and changer)
100 MB Quart(mids & highs)
75 Rockford Fosgate(amp)
50 Sport Spoiler
50 97 Cupholder
100 stock wheels with all-season tires

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Cougar cannot use black cup holder >.<

[traveler]

Ok, got the pics taken. The exhaust is actually in better shape than I thought. No rust, and the catback portion is completely uncut. The third cat section is cut ahead of the cat.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2051.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2052.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2053.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2054.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2055.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2056.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2057.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2058.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2059.jpg

[Thunder95]

Cougar cannot use black cup holder >.<

Joel could make you a mad phat custom dash to match your valve covers, yo'!

Micheal, looks good! I'll take it, and I will actualy be in town the 16th & 17th!

I take it you'll be at the parents place? I can come pick it up wherever you're gonna be...

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Idono.... Painted interior = rice though :confused:

[traveler]

Yep, we'll be at the folks place. I'll try to get the friday before that off, so I can head for KC then. I'd love to be able to get to the dyno and get the car tuned, then head for the World of Wheels.

The folks address is listed on the link:

http://www.reeceandnichols.com/Redir.aspx?l=28491311

[2TonCat]

Make sure to call me beforehand Michael. If you're planning on doing any changes to the intake tube design, now would be the time ;)

-Ryan

[traveler]

I like the intake tube design. I don't know what the last pic you saw was. But I've got a Mustang GT airbox and filter attached to a Lightning MAF 80mm. The same design for used. Perhaps the program isn't right for that set up I don't know.

[Thunder95]

Idono.... Painted interior = rice though :confused:

So does that make your engine rice?:eek:

If done well then I think it isn't. If you painted it like yellow or something then yeah, gross. ;)

-Joel

[Melon]

So does that make your engine rice?:eek:

If done well then I think it isn't. If you painted it like yellow or something then yeah, gross. ;)

-Joel

What's the difference between painting something in the engine, say valve covers, or buying a set of polished or already painted ones? :p

And yeah - if it's done right, whether dyed, painted, or whatnot - it's ok. But if you do a crappy job, or use an off color (like yellow :p) then it's not so hot.

-Melon

[2TonCat]

I like the intake tube design. I don't know what the last pic you saw was. But I've got a Mustang GT airbox and filter attached to a Lightning MAF 80mm. The same design for used. Perhaps the program isn't right for that set up I don't know.

Ok, I guess you've changed it since I saw it last... When I saw it, there was a pipe going into the fenderwell, and a chrome pipe that was smaller in diameter than the MAF witha K&N sticker on it going to the TB.

[2TonCat]

So does that make your engine rice?:eek:

If done well then I think it isn't. If you painted it like yellow or something then yeah, gross. ;)

-Joel

Mmm I just think it would look out of place. Who know though. I don't want to drive around a week with no interior either lol.

[Thunder95]

Mmm I just think it would look out of place. Who know though. I don't want to drive around a week with no interior either lol.

I have a ton of extra pieces... maybe I'll do it just for the hell of it...

-Joel

[2TonCat]

I could use a real foglight button lol :)

[Thunder95]

I could use a real foglight button lol :)

I can do that too! :)

-Joel

[2TonCat]

2 things would stick out like a sore thumb....

SATC.... Buttons.... ;)

[2TonCat]

Meh, give me a final price with it in the car.

[sinhumane]

coinholder.... buttons.... ;)

[SuperCharged91]

I had those in the Tarus

[Thunder95]

You guys are on crack.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

You guys are on crack.

-Joel
:confused:


Meth.

[traveler]

Hey, do any of you drug addicts have any suggestions on how to get an intact exhaust system into the trunk of a T-bird for transport? (see photos)

[Thunder95]

I'd say take out the back seat? Lower cushion snaps off, upper has 2 bolts and hooks at the top. 5 min job.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

cut it in half?

[Thunder95]

cut it in half?

NO.

Put the mufflers in the back seat and the front pipe through the sunroof?:eek:

Wire it up to the current exhaust and just drive it in?

-Joel

[thunderbird96]

get a truck
duh

[thunderbird96]

make the looser who is buying come get it.

[Nettlesd]

Also guys, I really need to get rid of all this stuff, I just don't have room for it, and I need the money to go towards getting the new car up to par for highway use. If you have anything you want from the list below just PM me...

500 17” Neeper Mayhem Wheels
300 BFG Comp TA ZR 10k mi
25 Custom Ram-Air intake, with K&N Filter
50 Stock Corners
50 Stock Springs
200 Clarion(head unit and changer)
100 MB Quart(mids & highs)
75 Rockford Fosgate(amp)
50 Sport Spoiler
50 97 Cupholder
100 stock wheels with all-season tires

-Joel

Are those prices in penny's?

[traveler]

I've thought of taking the seat back out, I'll need to measure everything to make sure it'll work.

LOL, wiring it to the current exhaust.... gotta admit I haven't thought of that, but as the car is lowered I don't think that is practical.

I don't have a sunroof, sorry.

I don't know anyone who is "looser". Looser than what?? I do know a few losers, but they won't be assisting in this endeavor.

[Thunder95]

Micheal, is there a way to get that exhaust up? Heh, don't go to too much trouble for it...

-Joel

[traveler]

Taking the seat back out isn't a lot of trouble. Its just a couple bolts. I don't know yet if that will provide enough space for the exhaust or not. There is a way that will help that involves cutting it in half. Then when you reinstall it, use a band clamp. I'll get some measurements on my day off. (hopefully the ice will be gone by then)

[2TonCat]

This one time at band camp.....

[Thunder95]

This one time at band camp.....

LOL

-Joel

[thunderbird96]

joel sorry for calling you a loser.
I just thought it was somone outside the state of kansas and missouri and
wouldn't be worth the trouble for mike to ship a great distance.

[Thunder95]

It's all good man, no worries.

BFG's will be here later this week then she's off to the shop for:

Tokico's
BFG's
Trans Fluid Change
Oil Change
Coolant Change:rolleyes:
Grease her all up and get it inspected... then time to hit the road!

First good weathered weekend:
Remove blowmasters for Stock exhaust
Remove Chip
Remove U/D's
Remove diffy (pending)
97 hood and headlights if I get ambitious
95 SC rear and ss if the stars align

Now, I need some emblems to show she ain't an SC... I dont wanna go with the stock v8 ones... but would like v8 ones. I'm thinking 97 sho (very similar to stockers) or Jeep Grand Cherokee, or maybe something custom? Ideas?

-Joel

[thunderbird96]

why are you taking of the chip and underdrives for

[Thunder95]

The chip is hard on the stock weak ~~~ trans... and the u/d's make my voltometer sad... I'll be putting in my old system probly, so I'd like the extra voltage.

-Joel

[Melon]

why are you taking of the chip and underdrives for

Because his main focus is cruising and looking good, than looking good and being quick. Down the road, he'll build an engine and will look good, be quick, and sound good :D

-Melon

[2TonCat]

Hmm... 97 sho.... DOHC V8? ;)

[Nettlesd]

BFG's will be here later this week then she's off to the shop for:

-Joel

Blue Ford Glue?

[Melon]

Blue Ford Glue?

I thought Joel's car was white though?

-Melon

[2TonCat]

I thought Joel's car was white though?

-Melon

He's stealing your stripes man, watch out!

[Melon]

LOL...

I kinda doubt that.. I don't think Joel was overly fond of the stripe on the 94 :)

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Stripe is fine, I'd just do a white ~~~ on it.

No stripes for this car... keepin it cleeean.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

The chip is hard on the stock weak ~~~ trans... and the u/d's make my voltometer sad... I'll be putting in my old system probly, so I'd like the extra voltage.

-Joel

Speaking of that, the cluster we put in the coug' is on crack! The thing jumps all over the place :) Its kindof fun to watch.

[Thunder95]

Speaking of that, the cluster we put in the coug' is on crack! The thing jumps all over the place :) Its kindof fun to watch.

Dood ~~~?! Is that like #3 you've had in there? Your kitty's dash is possesed.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Hehe, It works, its just really happy looking... It just springs up into place. Kinda wobbles in recoil from the quick movement.

[Thunder95]

Well, mods to the car have been stopped. Jess's car just got hit and run'd AGAIN. Time to pay another deductible. I swear man some days.

-Joel

[Melon]

Ouch.. buy her a tank :D Then it'll be more like hit and don't run :p

-Melon

[traveler]

All the mods? Theres a guy selling something here you may be interested in.

http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?t=109331

[Thunder95]

I already have a 3.55 TL set up to go. BFG's get here today, I'll call to make an appointment... can't wait to try the new setup on the twisties of 435. Gonna be so nice to have somthing that can actually handle! I also found the 19's I want for her, SO excited about getting this car together! It's a set of Ferrari wheels, custom offset. 19x8.5 with a 245-40-19, and a 19x10 with a 285-35-19. Gonna be a beefy setup! We'll see how long it takes to get those though, it's a $1500+ package. I plan to get her in shape for DDing... then Cobra brakes, SC rear (smoothed), exhaust, pumpkin, then do the full interior, sound system, custom hood and headlights.

Micheal whats the story on the exhaust?

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Ferrari wheels :O **DroolEmoticon**

[traveler]

I'll get it measured today, and see what has to be done to get it in the trunk/car.

EDIT: Ok, got some measurements, and with the back seat removed (or at least lowered) I should be able to get it in the car in one piece. I'll find out today if I have tomorrow off. I don't forsee any problem with it however. I get plenty of time off as I've worked for the state for nearly 23 years!

[traveler]

......Now, I need some emblems to show she ain't an SC... I dont wanna go with the stock v8 ones... but would like v8 ones. I'm thinking 97 sho (very similar to stockers) or Jeep Grand Cherokee, or maybe something custom? Ideas?

-Joel

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-4-6-SOHC-Bird-Emblems_W0QQitemZ320217701333QQihZ011QQcategoryZ33 643QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-4-6-HP-Bird-Emblems-SILVER_W0QQitemZ320217701309QQihZ011QQcategoryZ336 43QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-6-High-Performance-Emblems-RED-4-x-1-1-2_W0QQitemZ230222463074QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33643QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-6-Engine-ID-Emblems-NEW-PAIR_W0QQitemZ350025309728QQihZ022QQcategoryZ33643 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Pair-4-6-High-Performance-Emblems-BLACK_W0QQitemZ230222462857QQihZ013QQcategoryZ3364 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Any of these work for you?

[Thunder95]

Maybe the plain 4.6 ones... I'm wanting something pretty plain. I might just get the stock badges and "white" them out.

-Joel

[traveler]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-NOS-1965-GT-Badges-New_W0QQitemZ120221895134QQihZ002QQcategoryZ33643Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

??????

LOL Or you just HAVE to use these!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NISSAN-GTR-EMBLEM-BADGE-MAXIMA-ALTIMA-SKYLINE-R34-240SX_W0QQitemZ360021730074QQihZ023QQcategoryZ3364 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I sooooo wish one of these would fit over the lock on my trunk. Ahh well. That'd probably be going overboard anyway.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-2007-Mustang-GT-new-rear-Chrome-GT-Emblem-OEM_W0QQitemZ320217522766QQihZ011QQcategoryZ33643Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Thunder95]

I can't decide which is uglier! :)

Just found some plain V8 badges from the new gxp's think I'll probly go with those or grand cherokee ones.

-Joel

[Nettlesd]

I can't decide which is uglier! :)

Just found some plain V8 badges from the new gxp's think I'll probly go with those or grand cherokee ones.

-Joel

Be bold! Get some 393 badges with a "- Supercharger" badge to show your true displacement. :p

That 393 reference still cracks me up. :rolleyes:

[Thunder95]

Haha, thats gonna be on the other car though, this one is just for dding.

Just don't wanna be a poser with you SC boys!

-Joel

[2TonCat]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-6-Engine-ID-Emblems-NEW-PAIR_W0QQitemZ350025309728QQihZ022QQcategoryZ33643 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Any of these work for you?

I like this one the best. Nice and simple.

[2TonCat]

Joel, have you seen this?

http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?p=1078229#post1078229

[Thunder95]

1. I don't have PI heads
2. I am SURE it has had the crap driven out of it
3. No money no funny.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Bummer :(

FYI: You can use it on your heads... Just like you can use a PI Intake on your heads.

[351cat]

Joel,

What about an emblem like this one?

http://forums.tccoa.com/image.php?u=473&dateline=1160423457

I saw one on a v8 exploder, was like an 04-ish. It was a titanium color, simple, and fairly small.

I've always liked this type of emblem, its a throw back to the original V8 trucks. :D

EDIT: Here's a link to a chrome one of the exact design i saw on the exploder.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Genuine-Ford-V8-Emblem-Old-School-Retro_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33643QQihZ014QQit emZ330211220725QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Thunder95]

Gross dude, I don't have a 1955 Thunderbird! Exploders are over-played.

Car is in the shop today, YAY! :)

Getting a ton of maintenence done, I pick her up tonight. Tomorrow I am going to town on it, see what I can get swapped on to her. At least the wheels/tires. Then next week she goes back in for struts, new tires, alignment. Then you boys better watch out on the twisties!

-Joel

[2TonCat]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd135/CrashOkie/Bouquet.jpg

[Thunder95]

Sweet mother of God thats beautiful.

Oh yes one day my friend... one day.

I want an sq for whitey.

-Joel

[traveler]

...Micheal, looks good! I'll take it, and I will actualy be in town the 16th & 17th!

I take it you'll be at the parents place? I can come pick it up wherever you're gonna be...

-Joel

Joel, guess I shoulda done the measuring in the daylight when it was still semi-nice out. Turns out there ain't no way its goin in the car without cutting it. Now I have cut sections in my exhaust that are re-attached. Works well with a clamp as shown with some silver exhaust tape beneath it. (the tape is just to get a good seal). You can get them at places other than Summit, I just used this for the pic. I get them at NAPA.

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/prod/large/wlk-33229.jpg

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=DEI%2D010408&N=700+115&autoview=sku

Let me know quick if you want it cut or not, as I'll be leaving between 12:00 and 2:00 today.

[Thunder95]

Don't worry about it, I might be able to make it down there with my truck some time. Might just get something custom done as well.

-Joel

[traveler]

Well, I went ahead and cut it.. It a nice clean cut where the red mark is. Should be just ahead of the diff. In actuality it would make taking the exhaust down for rear end work much easier.

I've got it loaded in the car, if you're interested its on its way up, if I've ruined it let me know and I can pull it out of the car and put it back in the shed. I'll be bringing all sections photographed of course.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/traveler62/ForSale/Exhaust/DCP_2051_marked.jpg

[Thunder95]

So I am putting the fondmetals on right now... half way done. Damn it's cold and wet! Wish I had a garage... (without a dead Bird in it).

-Joel

[Thunder95]

Rusty is on fanblades and Whitey is rolling dubz minus 2.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

So? How does JoelMan like the tires?

[Thunder95]

Didn't have them put on yet... just put the wheels on. She goes back in this week.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Aww :(

I expect a full writeup once the shocks and tires are on!!

[Thunder95]

No problem, I need to do a brake job on her so she'll pass inspection, probly do that tonight or tomorrow. She's got all new fluids, need to remove that tune and see how she runs!

-Joel

[2TonCat]

If you don't mind having an incorrect speedo, you can goto P&P and get a stock speedo gear... That way it won't bounce off the rev limter on upshifts.

[Thunder95]

Nah, I am just gonna pull the 4.10's soon. It was brought to my attention at church yesterday that my fiance's parents have a huge 5000 sq ft garage on the lower level of their store. PROJECT TIME! :)

-Joel

[2TonCat]

No way! NICE!!!!!!

[Thunder95]

Brake job tonight in massive garage. Needs to find a tire shop in Independence too! Thursday night I'll be on the PROWL. :)

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Great! You can come to the track with us on sunday!

[Thunder95]

Thats pretty optimistic for a February weekend. Good luck with that. I'll probly be in Cameron anyway.

-Joel

[Thunder95]

Top 10 things I learned last night durng my brake job.

1. Lifetime warranties at auto zone don't exist after 5 years.
2. Lifetime warranties re-exist when a 6'5" dood gets pissed OFF.
3. Brake pads from any Thunderbird can be exchanged for this warranty.
4. My fondmetals look good.
5. My right hand is softer than the passenger UCA. UCA-1 Hand-0.
6. My mechanic pwned me about my brake pads.
7. The water store garage = 5000 sqft of heated amazingness.:eek:
8. Bolts that havent been touched since 1995 = "teh suck" as tyler would say.
9. Bird calipers are actually painted black from the factory and not "rust".
10. I hate country music.

That is all.

Wait, thats not all. Goes in for final inspection & tokico's tomorrow, tires mtd & balanced today @ 4. I might go get micheals exhaust this weekend, or at least figure out exactly what I am going to do. I'm thinking 3" single to a SISO borla, out to dual out center MK8 tips on the SC rear cover. Think it would be too loud? Now I can do all this stuff, cause I have a HUGE ~~~ GARAGE! :D

-Joel

[SuperCharged91]

This one is true
2. Lifetime warranties re-exist when a 6'5" dood gets pissed OFF.

[Melon]

I'm thinking 3" single to a SISO borla, out to dual out center MK8 tips on the SC rear cover. Think it would be too loud?

I don't think it'd be too loud. Are you going to run any mufflers in the rear? Or just the M8 tips? Have a listen to Ryan's setup - my guess it would be similar even with you having a single pipe and his being two.

Oh, and you suck for having a huge shop essentially at your disposal :D

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Haha, I don't want it any louder than the flowmaster cat back I have now. Still need to hear ry's car.

Also, the entire bottom of the car has been rust-proofed/coated. Nice!

Just picked up the Bird from the shop. Little expensive, but she glides with no vibes now, after tires. Cant wait till tomorrow's tokicos! :) BTW... Bfg's are AWESOME.

-Joel

[Melon]

Ryan's setup isn't that loud really. Free flowing - but not loud I'd say. My 94's exhaust is louder :)

-Melon

[2TonCat]

My mom likes the exhaut even... had her go start it up for me one morning... She liked the nice growl when it came to life.

[Melon]

Yeah - start up was my favorite part of it too. Course, going down the street at WOT was nice :D

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Update:

Finally got this sucker tagged after going to the dmv 5x. Finaly just went back to Cameron and had friend's mom take care of it... (runs the dmv there). Pissed me off... one lady in Independence screamed at me for "driving illegally" after a failed attempt to get the suckers on. I wanted to drive the truck through the front of the building.

Anyway, the old 723 NXJ plates are gone... :( It's gonna suck getting rid of the rusty car, she's been a good ride, but i just don't have the money to mess with things. I've been under her a couple times and I think the work to make it right again would not be worth it. I'd rather spend the money on a newer mustang. So, as it looks, the rusty car will be done, and the new car will take it's place for a build hopefully around this time next year.

New car: Brought the SC gfx down, hopefully getting them painted and put on asap... and also... I need an exhaust! The flowmaster cat back didn't bolt up to the factory location, so a stock exhaust won't fit without some welding. If I'm gonna weld, them I might as well get something done... here is my idea:

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/steelblue2001/CLONE/xhaust.jpg

Thoughts? Think it'll be quiet but have a nice rumble?

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Will you still be able to do the center out tips with the SC Bumper?

[351cat]

I think your right on the sound of that setup. There are several 4.6 guys doing the 3 inch single pipe over on tccoa...

[Thunder95]

Something like this, just a little more recessed.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g78/steelblue2001/CLONE/TPS-1.jpg

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Ok, cool. Thought the SC Bumper was flat along the bottom for some reason.

[Thunder95]

Well, looking straight on, it is flat I believe. I'll recess them a littlle though. Probly try and mock something up this weekend. Need to find some Gen 2 tips.

-Joel

[Thunder95]

Borla stuff is spensive! Still toying with the idea of side exhaust too... I should probly just shut up and get Micheals stock setup... I'll be readoing this in a year anyway... Damn SC rear cover. :(

Also ryan, check Tccoa...

SC Fold-down seat brackets from a 91 ($20 plus shipping)

-Joel

[eli66048]

There's a difference in the 89-93 to 94-95 bumpers. Especially the openings and curvature.

[Thunder95]

I know. I have a 94-5 as pictured above.

-Joel

[Melon]

*cough*truedualexhaust*cough* :D

But that setup will probably sound good. I'm not a fan of that look in the rear - I'd go for the turndowns instead... but that's me.

-Melon

[Thunder95]

Boring... everyone has that. We'll see, I'll probly stay stock till the sc cover goes on, some more time to think.

I'm retarded and thought that the flomaster catback cut the pipe off. I was wrong... there's a U clamp there on the factory exhaust. So, today I'll remove the exhaust from the rusty car... hit it with some rustoleum BBQ paint, and slap her on whitey. Might even drive it to work tomorrow! :)

Now all I need to do is fix the control arm noise, have the tokicos put on, properly aligned ($125 from dealer!:eek:), and the pumpkin put in.

-Joel

[2TonCat]

Its funny... Dealers align our old ~~~ cars when they're lowered, but they won't do a brand spankin new lightning lol...