My 1984 Ford Mustang SVO and tow rig... - Page 3

CraigB · January 4th, 2009, 7:58 AM

Got I back together, I should have replaced the countershaft due to wear, but it'll work for now, just a little noisy. After got back in it I remember why I liked driving it the first place. Lots of power, the turbo whistle, etc...

72SSAbody · January 4th, 2009, 9:23 AM

Lookin' good!

CraigB · January 12th, 2009, 7:12 AM

Thanks!

Here's a couple of new pics...

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/01/11/group_3.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/01/11/me_1.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/01/11/me_2.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/01/11/me_3.jpg

C3Vette · January 13th, 2009, 12:57 PM

I'm not the biggest fan of mustangs from that generation, but i have to admit, that's one good looking ride !

CraigB · January 13th, 2009, 4:49 PM

Thanks man! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

72SSAbody · January 14th, 2009, 12:31 AM

I'm really jealous of your SVO. I've wanted one forever. Yours would look good next to my terminator in the driveway (hint, hint).

There is one on craigslist down in Wichita I've been drooling over. Keeping my fingers crossed to someday own one!

CraigB · January 14th, 2009, 4:41 AM

Thanks man! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

No plans to sell it though. I believe the one on Craigslist in Wichita is gone (a friend of mine was looking for one and called on it). There is an '84 9W (like mine) in OKC for $3,000 with IRS and a bunch of extra parts...

starfox07 · January 15th, 2009, 4:56 AM

Lima ftw!!

Have to love the tremendous torque (and diesel like sound) of a under-square motor.

CraigB · January 15th, 2009, 5:26 AM

Yep, they do have a unique sound. With a bigger cam and a few other things this year I hope to get 250 rwhp and 300 "torques"...

CraigB · January 19th, 2009, 6:35 PM

More photos!

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/01/19/craig_1.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/01/19/craig_2.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/01/19/craig_3.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/01/19/group_6.jpg

tigger · January 20th, 2009, 10:03 PM

So that's where the new sig came from. That really is a neat little Mustang, I'll jump in with everyone else and admit my jealousy. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

CraigB · January 21st, 2009, 4:24 AM

Thanks man! images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Demon_X · January 31st, 2009, 4:19 AM

I'm from the midwest, Illinois to be exact..where da hell do u find these things?

craigslist? friends? i go on craigslist all the time and i don't see one..especially the one i really want..an SVO

CraigB · January 31st, 2009, 7:49 AM

I bought mine from a friend, but they are always popping up on Craigslist, eBay or check www.turboford.org or www.svoca.com. There was a rare '86 T-top in Chicago that just sold sorta cheap from Craigslist. I use www.craigshelper.com to search multiple cities at one time...

72SSAbody · February 10th, 2009, 12:23 AM

Craig,
If you want to sell yours, please PM me. I'm in the market to grab an SVO.

CraigB · February 11th, 2009, 4:22 AM

Probably not going to sell it. There was a '84 9W like mine on the Oklahoma City Craigslist for $3000 with an IRS and a bunch of extra parts. Not sure if it's still there...

CraigB · February 24th, 2009, 4:25 AM

Ended up having to put a different transmission in the car. The old one decided to go ahead and eat the front bearing on the countershaft. Ended up with a world class T-5 from a N/A 4-banger coupe. Surprisingly rated higher than the old NWC that was in my car.

Being that the old girl was running pretty good I took it to the track with me on Sunday and decided to up the boost after a couple of runs (set it just a hair under 25 psi, up from my usual 22). That was a bad idea. Ran it once, had a little detonation, still ran a 14.01 @ 98. Decided a little 110 would take care of the detonation. Wrong. As I shifted into fourth after the 1/8 mile it started to detonate badly, but before I could let out, BOOM. I knew immediately I had blown the head gasket. Looked behind me to see a cloud of spent coolant. Pulled over and brought the car to a stop (to minimize cleanup). Oh well, live and learn... images/smilies/lol.gif

BTW, it was the #4 that let go, #3 was egg shaped and wasn't far from going.

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/02/23/blown_hg.jpg

http://pic.phyrefile.com/c/cr/craigb/2009/02/23/blown_hg2.jpg

It does piss me off that again I was so close to a 13, but it still eludes me... images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Spectre · February 24th, 2009, 5:11 AM

Three words: Solid Copper Headgasket.

images/smilies/biggrin.gif

CraigB · February 24th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Twelve words: Blowing the head gasket keeps from blowing something in the bottom end. images/smilies/lol.gif

CraigB · February 26th, 2009, 5:06 AM

Well it's back together and running like a top. I wonder what will break next...

January 4th, 2009, 7:58 AM	#41
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Got I back together, I should have replaced the countershaft due to wear, but it'll work for now, just a little noisy. After got back in it I remember why I liked driving it the first place. Lots of power, the turbo whistle, etc... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

January 12th, 2009, 7:12 AM	#43
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Thanks! Here's a couple of new pics... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

January 13th, 2009, 12:57 PM	#44
C3Vette Joined: Dec 20th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Finland Posts: 252 Rep Power: 6	I'm not the biggest fan of mustangs from that generation, but i have to admit, that's one good looking ride ! __________________ Firebird Formula 305 LB9 5spd '89

January 13th, 2009, 4:49 PM	#45
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Thanks man! __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

January 14th, 2009, 4:41 AM	#47
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Thanks man! No plans to sell it though. I believe the one on Craigslist in Wichita is gone (a friend of mine was looking for one and called on it). There is an '84 9W (like mine) in OKC for $3,000 with IRS and a bunch of extra parts... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

January 4th, 2009, 9:23 AM	#42
72SSAbody Joined: Feb 15th, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 109 Car: Terminator, Chevelle, SVO, Fox Mustangs Rep Power: 19	Lookin' good!

January 14th, 2009, 12:31 AM	#46
72SSAbody Joined: Feb 15th, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 109 Car: Terminator, Chevelle, SVO, Fox Mustangs Rep Power: 19	I'm really jealous of your SVO. I've wanted one forever. Yours would look good next to my terminator in the driveway (hint, hint). There is one on craigslist down in Wichita I've been drooling over. Keeping my fingers crossed to someday own one!

January 15th, 2009, 4:56 AM	#48
starfox07 Joined: Oct 7th, 2007 Last Online: 4:27 AM Location: Ennis, Tx, USA Age: 20 Posts: 3,377 Car: 1984 Mazda RX7 GSL-SE Rep Power: 81	Lima ftw!! Have to love the tremendous torque (and diesel like sound) of a under-square motor. __________________ -Environmentally Hostile-

January 15th, 2009, 5:26 AM	#49
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Yep, they do have a unique sound. With a bigger cam and a few other things this year I hope to get 250 rwhp and 300 "torques"... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

January 19th, 2009, 6:35 PM	#50
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	More photos! __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

January 20th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#51
tigger Joined: Dec 11th, 2006 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Suburbia Hell Posts: 3,219 Car: 1984 BMW 325e, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Rep Power: 77	So that's where the new sig came from. That really is a neat little Mustang, I'll jump in with everyone else and admit my jealousy.

January 21st, 2009, 4:24 AM	#52
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Thanks man! __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

January 31st, 2009, 4:19 AM	#53
Demon_X Joined: May 12th, 2007 Last Online: November 16th, 2009 Location: US Posts: 180 Car: 2004 Lexus IS300 Rep Power: 11	I'm from the midwest, Illinois to be exact..where da hell do u find these things? craigslist? friends? i go on craigslist all the time and i don't see one..especially the one i really want..an SVO __________________ "Fly To Cambodia"

January 31st, 2009, 7:49 AM	#54
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	I bought mine from a friend, but they are always popping up on Craigslist, eBay or check www.turboford.org or www.svoca.com. There was a rare '86 T-top in Chicago that just sold sorta cheap from Craigslist. I use www.craigshelper.com to search multiple cities at one time... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

February 10th, 2009, 12:23 AM	#55
72SSAbody Joined: Feb 15th, 2007 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 109 Car: Terminator, Chevelle, SVO, Fox Mustangs Rep Power: 19	Craig, If you want to sell yours, please PM me. I'm in the market to grab an SVO.

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February 11th, 2009, 4:22 AM	#56
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Probably not going to sell it. There was a '84 9W like mine on the Oklahoma City Craigslist for $3000 with an IRS and a bunch of extra parts. Not sure if it's still there... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

February 24th, 2009, 4:25 AM	#57
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Ended up having to put a different transmission in the car. The old one decided to go ahead and eat the front bearing on the countershaft. Ended up with a world class T-5 from a N/A 4-banger coupe. Surprisingly rated higher than the old NWC that was in my car. Being that the old girl was running pretty good I took it to the track with me on Sunday and decided to up the boost after a couple of runs (set it just a hair under 25 psi, up from my usual 22). That was a bad idea. Ran it once, had a little detonation, still ran a 14.01 @ 98. Decided a little 110 would take care of the detonation. Wrong. As I shifted into fourth after the 1/8 mile it started to detonate badly, but before I could let out, BOOM. I knew immediately I had blown the head gasket. Looked behind me to see a cloud of spent coolant. Pulled over and brought the car to a stop (to minimize cleanup). Oh well, live and learn... BTW, it was the #4 that let go, #3 was egg shaped and wasn't far from going. It does piss me off that again I was so close to a 13, but it still eludes me... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos. Last edited by CraigB; February 24th, 2009 at 4:26 AM.

February 24th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#59
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Twelve words: Blowing the head gasket keeps from blowing something in the bottom end. __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

February 26th, 2009, 5:06 AM	#60
CraigB Joined: Feb 14th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Asbury, Missouri, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,023 Car: '84 Mustang SVO • '92 Mustang 5.0 • '00 Taurus Rep Power: 33	Well it's back together and running like a top. I wonder what will break next... __________________ I've always had an irrational fear of anamorphic armadillos.

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