My 1984 Ford Mustang SVO and tow rig... - Page 2

epp_b · May 18th, 2007, 7:33 AM

Ugh, I hated that thing. Worst. Gearbox. Evar images/smilies/tongue.gif

CraigB · May 18th, 2007, 4:45 PM

The T-5 isn't known for being good, at anything, but there are literally millions of them in various cars and trucks. With a few upgrades you can make it stronger, but probably not any better at shifting.

CraigB · September 24th, 2007, 2:57 AM

With a new exhaust, a K&N cone filter, some 110 race gas and 20 psi of boost I got the SVO to run a 15.12@89 MPH. I'm a little disappointed with that, I still need to do some fine tuning and check a few things...

Silverstar · September 24th, 2007, 4:24 AM

What is the stock time for the SVO? .4 faster than your last 1/4, a step forward for sure.

Are you able to create good boost from a standstill? I have that problem with my STI, can't get any boost without riding the clutch a bit off the line.

CraigB · September 24th, 2007, 6:45 AM

I believe the stock '84s ran mid 15s, so about where it was. I can't really build boost at a standstill, I just vary the RPM between 3,500 and 4,000, then slip the clutch to get out of the hole without spinning. It does come on quick and I'll get full boost with in the first 30 feet. The best 60 I got was a 2.07 and ran a 15.13 on that run. The 15.12 had a 2.13 60. This is on 17" BF Goodrich street radials, so I was pleased with that...

CraigB · September 24th, 2007, 7:19 AM

Here's a little sample of what the exhaust sounds like that I shot with my phone:

+ YouTube Video

CraigB · November 20th, 2007, 12:20 AM

Had the truck on the dyno this last week, made 239 HP and 420 [JC]torques[/JC].

Here's a video that my wife shot with her point and shoot camera:

+ YouTube Video

And the sheet:

http://thumb.phyrefile.com/2007/11/19/dynograph.gif

Mischief007 · November 20th, 2007, 4:29 AM

Impressive images/smilies/smile.gif

.

Silverstar · November 20th, 2007, 8:10 AM

Very nice!

Is the sparraticness (<-- is that word?) on the chart a diesel thing?

CraigB · November 20th, 2007, 4:33 PM

Thanks Fellas!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverstar

Is the sparraticness (<-- is that word?) on the chart a diesel thing?

Not sure what that is about. I wish I had gauges to see if the boost was surging...

Overall I'm happy with the results, it was just for a baseline anyway. Plus the SVO still needs a clutch so I couldn't take it... images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

MattD1zzl3 · November 21st, 2007, 2:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigB

Yes, it's true Americans do like trucks.

[Restraint] Some americans. [/restraint]

CraigB · November 22nd, 2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

[Restraint] Some americans. [/restraint]

You're right, maybe I should have said:

Yes, it's true Americans from the midwest do like trucks.

CraigB · November 16th, 2008, 7:10 AM

Update: Of course the I got rid of the truck earlier this year, but still have the SVO. Did some upgrades to it over the last few months. Including a 255 LPH fuel pump, larger 35 lb injectors, a newer ECM from the '87-'88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe and an adjustable fuel pressure regulator. This has netted a 14.49 @ 93 so far, with a 1.99 short time on regular radials. I've got some stickier tires (Mickey Thompson E.T. Streets) to try tomorrow. Hopefully I can squeeze a few extra hundredths out of the 60 foot to lower the E.T.

I also had it on a dyno today, managed nearly 193 hp and 260 tq. I'll try to get the videos and sheet up soon...

Hemily · November 16th, 2008, 6:22 PM

I kinda like the Foxbodies, i've got one myself too, but mine's got the 2.8 V6 currently, but i'm going another route from you, i'm going up to V8, and then stuffing a turbo on that :p well, it's the plan atleast, you only do dragracing with yours? i've kinda been concidering making mine work for AutoX, but i ain't tried mine yet, as it's not running, i bought it as a wreck, so how's the Fox to drive?

CraigB · November 17th, 2008, 12:46 AM

Well managed to squeeze more than a few tenths out of it today. Got a 1.90 60 foot and a 14.05 @ 95.76. I ran twice more after that and couldn't quite get a 13 out of it...

Hemily, sounds like a good plan, turbo 8s make crazy power. I have taken it to an autocross, but I don't get to go often because I work at a dragstrip. I hope to get to to a couple in 2009...

CraigB · November 17th, 2008, 6:30 AM

Video and dyno sheet as promised:

+ YouTube Video

Bonus timeslip:

CraigB · November 19th, 2008, 3:52 AM

Well, bad news. The transmission is going to need a rebuild. Something let loose and is making some funky noises...

CraigB · January 3rd, 2009, 3:17 AM

Sometimes I move a little slow on fixing things, but I have the transmission apart. It's only a $7 part that failed (bonus points is you can figure out which is the new part and which is the old part):

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/01/02/thrustwasher.jpg

I'll have to go pickup some seals tomorrow and maybe I'll have it back together. Just in time for something else to let go no doubt... images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

tigger · January 3rd, 2009, 6:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CraigB

Just in time for something else to let go no doubt... images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Story of a gearheads life images/smilies/lol.gif

. Seeing your SVO is making me really want to hang onto my Fairmont. That's a nice little fox body you've got. Do you have anything else planned for it right now?

CraigB · January 3rd, 2009, 7:21 PM

Being greedy for more power and faster E/Ts, yes. I hope to get a front mount intercooler (probably this one), a wideband to monitor air/fuel, swap in an 8.8" (just need axles and a rebuild kit), my own set of slicks and skinnes and find two more 17" Cobra wheels like I have for a set of auto-X tires. This will be all throughout the year, but still a few months away from any of it.

May 18th, 2007, 4:45 PM	#22
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: 6:17 PM Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,467 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 81	The T-5 isn't known for being good, at anything, but there are literally millions of them in various cars and trucks. With a few upgrades you can make it stronger, but probably not any better at shifting. __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

September 24th, 2007, 2:57 AM	#23
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: 6:17 PM Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,467 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 81	With a new exhaust, a K&N cone filter, some 110 race gas and 20 psi of boost I got the SVO to run a 15.12@89 MPH. I'm a little disappointed with that, I still need to do some fine tuning and check a few things... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

September 24th, 2007, 4:24 AM	#24
Silverstar Joined: Jul 29th, 2005 Last Online: 6:13 AM Location: Marion, IA Age: 23 Posts: 1,168 Car: '08 Subaru Impreza STI LFS Status: Rep Power: 27	What is the stock time for the SVO? .4 faster than your last 1/4, a step forward for sure. Are you able to create good boost from a standstill? I have that problem with my STI, can't get any boost without riding the clutch a bit off the line. __________________ SS - Bishop of the Hot Hatches, Church of the Horizontally Opposed deviantART

September 24th, 2007, 6:45 AM	#25
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: 6:17 PM Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,467 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 81	I believe the stock '84s ran mid 15s, so about where it was. I can't really build boost at a standstill, I just vary the RPM between 3,500 and 4,000, then slip the clutch to get out of the hole without spinning. It does come on quick and I'll get full boost with in the first 30 feet. The best 60 I got was a 2.07 and ran a 15.13 on that run. The 15.12 had a 2.13 60. This is on 17" BF Goodrich street radials, so I was pleased with that... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

November 20th, 2007, 4:29 AM	#28
Mischief007 Joined: Dec 3rd, 2004 Last Online: Yesterday Location: London, Ontario, Canada Age: 28 Posts: 4,533 Car: 2004 GP GTP CompG LFS Status: Rep Power: 30	Impressive . __________________ 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP CompG 71,464 km - 44,406 miles 14.4101 @ 94.67 mph

May 18th, 2007, 7:33 AM	#21
epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 6:13 PM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 8,195 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 270	Ugh, I hated that thing. Worst. Gearbox. Evar

November 20th, 2007, 8:10 AM	#29
Silverstar Joined: Jul 29th, 2005 Last Online: 6:13 AM Location: Marion, IA Age: 23 Posts: 1,168 Car: '08 Subaru Impreza STI LFS Status: Rep Power: 27	Very nice! Is the sparraticness (<-- is that word?) on the chart a diesel thing? __________________ SS - Bishop of the Hot Hatches, Church of the Horizontally Opposed deviantART

November 16th, 2008, 7:10 AM	#33
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: 6:17 PM Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,467 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 81	Update: Of course the I got rid of the truck earlier this year, but still have the SVO. Did some upgrades to it over the last few months. Including a 255 LPH fuel pump, larger 35 lb injectors, a newer ECM from the '87-'88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe and an adjustable fuel pressure regulator. This has netted a 14.49 @ 93 so far, with a 1.99 short time on regular radials. I've got some stickier tires (Mickey Thompson E.T. Streets) to try tomorrow. Hopefully I can squeeze a few extra hundredths out of the 60 foot to lower the E.T. I also had it on a dyno today, managed nearly 193 hp and 260 tq. I'll try to get the videos and sheet up soon... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

November 16th, 2008, 6:22 PM	#34
Hemily Joined: Nov 16th, 2008 Last Online: 11:00 AM Location: Haugesund, Norway Age: 25 Posts: 113 Car: a weird mix of cars. Rep Power: 16	I kinda like the Foxbodies, i've got one myself too, but mine's got the 2.8 V6 currently, but i'm going another route from you, i'm going up to V8, and then stuffing a turbo on that :p well, it's the plan atleast, you only do dragracing with yours? i've kinda been concidering making mine work for AutoX, but i ain't tried mine yet, as it's not running, i bought it as a wreck, so how's the Fox to drive?

November 17th, 2008, 12:46 AM	#35
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: 6:17 PM Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,467 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 81	Well managed to squeeze more than a few tenths out of it today. Got a 1.90 60 foot and a 14.05 @ 95.76. I ran twice more after that and couldn't quite get a 13 out of it... Hemily, sounds like a good plan, turbo 8s make crazy power. I have taken it to an autocross, but I don't get to go often because I work at a dragstrip. I hope to get to to a couple in 2009... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

November 19th, 2008, 3:52 AM	#37
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: 6:17 PM Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,467 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 81	Well, bad news. The transmission is going to need a rebuild. Something let loose and is making some funky noises... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

January 3rd, 2009, 3:17 AM	#38
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: 6:17 PM Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,467 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 81	Sometimes I move a little slow on fixing things, but I have the transmission apart. It's only a $7 part that failed (bonus points is you can figure out which is the new part and which is the old part): I'll have to go pickup some seals tomorrow and maybe I'll have it back together. Just in time for something else to let go no doubt... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

January 3rd, 2009, 7:21 PM	#40
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: 6:17 PM Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,467 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 81	Being greedy for more power and faster E/Ts, yes. I hope to get a front mount intercooler (probably this one), a wideband to monitor air/fuel, swap in an 8.8" (just need axles and a rebuild kit), my own set of slicks and skinnes and find two more 17" Cobra wheels like I have for a set of auto-X tires. This will be all throughout the year, but still a few months away from any of it. __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

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