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Topic: Autocrossing
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BAD67FUN
Journeyman Posts: 55
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Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-03-2002 03:16 PM
  
Who's doing it and what have you learned about our old Mustangs (preferably 67/8 experience) in order to make go faster. I used to autocross my 5.0 and am aware of suspension mods for that car. But this old fastback is completely different. Thanks.
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 975
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-03-2002 05:42 PM
For suspension parts vendors try:
www.promotorsports.com
www.globalwest.net
www.cobraautomotive.com
www.totalcontrolproducts.com (stupidly expensive)
www.deltabaymustangs.com
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2bav8
Gearhead Posts: 207
From: Mesa, AZ
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-04-2002 06:14 AM
I have a '66 and not a '67-68 but they are similar. Monte Carlo bar and export should be your first upgrade. The Shelby mod and good set of wheels should be next. I run about the same times as a late model Mustang in Solo II.------------------
2BAV8 Mustang
www.geocities.com/2bav8
1966 Restomod Coupe
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 975
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-04-2002 07:49 AM
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Originally posted by 2bav8:
I have a '66 and not a '67-68 but they are similar. Monte Carlo bar and export should be your first upgrade. The Shelby mod and good set of wheels should be next. I run about the same times as a late model Mustang in Solo II.
The montecarlo bar and the export brace DO really work, but they can make the engine compartment tighter....
Tires make a HUGE difference. I couldn't believe the difference between the old hard radials I had and Yokohama AVS Intermediate tires. Of course the Yokos are super soft 
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BAD67FUN
Journeyman Posts: 55
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Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-09-2002 09:21 AM
The open 8" rear end I currently have needs help too. What you guys doing to help traction? Is the Detroit overkill? What's the difference between the Auburn unit and the Traction Lock? I want traction outta both tires. Opinions please?
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2bav8
Gearhead Posts: 207
From: Mesa, AZ
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-10-2002 02:02 PM
I run a detroit locker, wouldn't trade it for anything. Both tires are getting power or something is broken! The trac-loc and what not use clutches, which can slip when a lot of power is applied. Not as big of a problem in auto-x as drag racing though. The launch in drag racing is really what wears those clutches out.------------------
2BAV8 Mustang
www.geocities.com/2bav8
1966 Restomod Coupe
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 378
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 10-11-2002 09:45 AM
2BAV8 What class do you auto-x in?
What's your best et(1320)?Thanks
Alton
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2bav8
Gearhead Posts: 207
From: Mesa, AZ
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-11-2002 07:45 PM
I race in street modified in Solo II.I'm currently building a new motor so not sure what the new ETs are going to be.
I'm hoping for at least 110 MPH trap speed though  ------------------
2BAV8 Mustang
www.geocities.com/2bav8
1966 Restomod Coupe
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BAD67FUN
Journeyman Posts: 55
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Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-14-2002 09:39 AM
Wow, is car really still basically factory stock that they let you in street mod? I was curious as to what class they'd stick me into. I thought one of the street prepared classes might be possible. There aren't too many old Mustangs running cones for them to guess where to put me...
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RADRIDE
Gearhead Posts: 243
From: Va.Beach, Va.
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 10-14-2002 03:15 PM
My 65 fastback gets put in E-street prepared. I run with new GTs and a few BMWs all running dot race tires while I run the same tires that get all the street use.Normally with-in a second,or two.I get the most lookers in the pit.Nothing sounds better than a strong small block with a big a$$ solid lifter cam coming out of the hole.Kind of puts those Hondas in a different light.
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