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JCQuinn@work
Gearhead Posts: 422
From: Lakewood, CO, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 10-11-2002 11:09 AM
   
Earlier this week I watched Drag Racing Today, I'm not sure of the show title but it was on ESPN2. They were covering a Thursday night "run what ya brung" meet at Bristol Tennessee. What I found interesting was looking at the cars in the staging lanes it appeared that about 80% of them were fox Mustangs. I was wondering if that is the case other places.The first racer they interviewed had just bought a brand new Mustang Cobra and took it and his slicks straight to the drag strip. Reminded me of myself in years past. John
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1605
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-11-2002 12:07 PM
Test and Tune on Friday night at the local strip is about 90% fox body Mustangs.
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 10-11-2002 03:56 PM
That's my next project. A 90 - 93 Fox body. Hope to start it in about 18 mos. I really like the realtive low $$$$/speed ratio. Seems like you can get them to go fast for less $$$$. Around here, its still the Chebbie crowd. We have some fox bodies, but its mostly GMs. Maybe we can get 2 Fords to the track within the next 2 yrs.
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Wireman
Journeyman Posts: 21
From: Austin Tx
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-11-2002 04:29 PM
I feel your pain on the Chevy thing.
Most of my friends run Chevy products. I do have have to say that none of them have much luck tangling with me stock suspension for stock suspension.Hands down the FOx Mustang is one of the best for true 10.5 racing. The picture the other day was of my car on a motor pass.
Here is some with the fogger turned on. Needless to say I changed the suspension around and it no longer does it this bad..
 The car will carry the wheels like that for at least 400' rd
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-11-2002 04:34 PM
YO! 
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 1209
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 10-11-2002 04:36 PM
Wheelstands are way .
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 181
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 10-11-2002 05:15 PM
AWESOME!!!!!!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-11-2002 06:33 PM
WOW,they should give you a count down. 
Thats a heck of a wheel stand.
Around here there are plenty of 5.0's at the track.But it's better the seeing chevys every where. 
The 5.0's seem like the best bang for the buck,right now.SCOOP ------------------
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 10-11-2002 06:41 PM
D_ _ m, wireman, better ground that thing or NASA will be coming to get you That's kinda what I have in mind, when I can afford to do it. Not quite that drastic, but a low 12 or high 11 sec. fox body is what I would like to have. I know you probably have already posted the engine specs, but I don't remember seeing them. Would like to know, if you don't mind posting them. And, how do you get it to hook up?
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Wireman
Journeyman Posts: 21
From: Austin Tx
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-11-2002 08:16 PM
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Originally posted by 65_302:
D_ _ m, wireman, better ground that thing or NASA will be coming to get you That's kinda what I have in mind, when I can afford to do it. Not quite that drastic, but a low 12 or high 11 sec. fox body is what I would like to have. I know you probably have already posted the engine specs, but I don't remember seeing them. Would like to know, if you don't mind posting them. And, how do you get it to hook up?
The motor is somewhere around 500" with an aluminum CJ head, Coan C6 and a 9". Those pictures were of the car on a 225 tune up in the fogger foot braking. People do not believe there is no trans brake in the car.
I have since taken delivery of a new JPT power glide and converter. Hopefully it will leave a little harder.  Not that it needs to do that.
As far as suspesnion is concerned, it is all Wolfe in the rear. I have the double adjustable lowers and uppers along with their anti roll bar.
It also has a Wolfe cage with through floor subframe connectors.
The front is all stock, for now..
That is changing this weekend. I am doing the AJE moly K-member and A frames along with all light weight brakes. It still has the stock tank with a sump. I am moving the fuel system to the front and only going to use a 3 gallon cell. No more street driving. Yes, the car is "street legal" and is driven out to the local cruise spots on Saturday nights. Right now it weighs 3420 with me in it. At the time those pictures were taken the car weighed 3550 with me in it.
I am hoping to get it down to 3200. So far my best time to date is an 8.87 @ 157 back in August. If you know what the TX summers are like you can figure what the air was, BAD! I have a few more pics here and a video of a low 9 pass clicky clicky
So in a nutshell, that is the car.
I have a few pics of the cage and such if anyone is interested.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-11-2002 08:19 PM
But of course we are interested Randy. ------------------
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 11429
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-11-2002 08:22 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
But of course we are interested Randy.
I'll 2nd that, SCOOP ------------------
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Wireman
Journeyman Posts: 21
From: Austin Tx
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-11-2002 08:32 PM
This one is before I changed the fogger. It looks a little different now.
 And one to show the under powered pull truck.
 I will have new pictures of the K-Member install next week.
The car has been a labor of love. rd
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-11-2002 08:37 PM
And....no sissy shifter either! Real men don't use no stinkin' sissy shifters!
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
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Part time secret agent license #0089.5
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-11-2002 08:43 PM
Nice real nice work,and that "pull truck" is awsome too. SCOOP
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-11-2002 08:47 PM
We need to put some FLAMES on the BAD BOY.. Don ------------------
Don
'66 Fastback
302 with 5 speed
Royal Blue Metallic w/Ghost Flames
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1677
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-12-2002 12:09 AM
Wireman, what does it run on just motor?
Jerry
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 10-12-2002 01:41 AM
Thanks for the info. I will get my fox body some day. Will never get to where you are though. It sure is a nice set up. I'm interested to know the N/A times as well. I'm not much on power adders. Just tweak the ole Holley's to get the best you can and let her rip. But that launch attitude is wild. Is it scary not seeing the track for the first 100 ft?
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Wireman
Journeyman Posts: 21
From: Austin Tx
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-12-2002 02:13 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 65_302:
Thanks for the info. I will get my fox body some day. Will never get to where you are though. It sure is a nice set up. I'm interested to know the N/A times as well. I'm not much on power adders. Just tweak the ole Holley's to get the best you can and let her rip. But that launch attitude is wild. Is it scary not seeing the track for the first 100 ft?
As long as the car goes straight, it doesn't bother me to leave the front wheels dangling. It went a 9.76 @ 140 NA. I am in the process of finishing up the new motor as we speak. The new power plant is a C460 headed beast. They flow close to 200 more CFM on the intake and 150 on the exhaust more than my CJ heads. The new combo will be bigger and still run a single 4.
I am hoping for an 8 second time slip on motor. Hopefully I will be able to take care of some of those pesky turbo cars that I run against. rd
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Stock sprung suspension on a true 10.5
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-12-2002 07:44 AM
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Rob Hetzler
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'69 mustang, 351C, 9.97 @ 133 mph 1/4, 6.27 @ 108 1/8, 1.344 60'
'70 mustang, flintstone power
'93 F150 Lightning 15.33 @ 87 mph, completely stock with 159k miles
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 10-12-2002 05:30 PM
Great numbers. If I can just get to my goal I will be happy. Who am I kidding.......once you reach one goal you start looking to the next. Speed is addictive.
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SteveLaRiviere
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From: Saco, Maine
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posted 10-12-2002 06:37 PM
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: Orlando
Registered: May 2002
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posted 10-13-2002 02:57 PM
WoW... too cool!!!
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bfxcomet
Gearhead Posts: 574
From: Port Alberni, B.C. , Canada
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-13-2002 05:13 PM
Very cool car.
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84 T-bird 302/C4 14sec street/strip
Made in CANADA built for speed
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 10-13-2002 10:11 PM
Wireman's Mustang is so HOT,, I just had to put it in the HALL OF FLAMES..CHECK IT OUT..
http://pub39.bravenet.com/photocenter/album.php?usernum=3336742731 Welcome to M&M Randy.. ------------------
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'66 Fastback
302 with 5 speed
Royal Blue Metallic w/Ghost Flames
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
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posted 10-14-2002 06:51 PM
Hell,, I didn't mean to chase everyone off.. Just hoped Randy liked the FLAMES..Don
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
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posted 10-14-2002 06:55 PM
Don the flames look good on Randys car.SCOOP ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
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posted 10-14-2002 07:04 PM
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Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
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Wireman
Journeyman Posts: 21
From: Austin Tx
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-15-2002 06:20 PM
I Like the flames...
But I like to keep my cars plain looking so I can sneak up on unsuspecting chevies... Around here, if you have a fancy paint job it scares all of those guys.. Heck, I like the sleeper look of a refrigerator white car.. I have had so many people tell me that before they saw my car make a pass, they were guessing maybe an 11 second ride..
Then I rip an 8 second pass and the crowds swarm.. Just about finished with the K-Memeber and transmission swap.. Waiting on my gears and drive shaft. I hope to test this weekend. I will let you guys know how it worked. rd [This message has been edited by Wireman (edited 10-15-2002).]
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
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posted 10-19-2002 06:19 AM
 Any Mustang that runs that quick,, looks good in any color.. Especially plane old White.. Glad you liked the flames.. Don
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Dusty Kiser
Gearhead Posts: 126
From: Bethel,Oh USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 10-20-2002 10:41 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Wireman:
I Like the flames...
But I like to keep my cars plain looking so I can sneak up on unsuspecting chevies... Around here, if you have a fancy paint job it scares all of those guys.. Heck, I like the sleeper look of a refrigerator white car.. I have had so many people tell me that before they saw my car make a pass, they were guessing maybe an 11 second ride..
Then I rip an 8 second pass and the crowds swarm.. Just about finished with the K-Memeber and transmission swap.. Waiting on my gears and drive shaft. I hope to test this weekend. I will let you guys know how it worked. rd [This message has been edited by Wireman (edited 10-15-2002).]
I agree Wireman, I love the stock look with all that potential. I have a question. What are the two vertical links and the attatched crossbar on your rear end housing? Is that just for towing or am I missing something?
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kwazykat
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From: ...a wonderful place to be.... orange county... NC!!!! M&M member #92 .... a blue-oval GRRL-deluxe.....
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-20-2002 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by Dusty Kiser:
What are the two vertical links and the attatched crossbar on your rear end housing? Is that just for towing or am I missing something?
Looks like an anti-roll bar to me.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-20-2002 11:39 AM
Yeah, I think it's one of those lame Alston anti roll bar deals. We never had any luck with them on Fox cars, high or low powered ones. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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Wireman
Journeyman Posts: 21
From: Austin Tx
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 10-21-2002 01:07 PM
Yes, that is an anti-roll bar.Before I put it on the car, it would corkscrew badly. ie, lift the left front about 8" higher than the right.
Once I added that piece, it now leaves with both tires level. I finished up the AJE k-member last week and went testing Sunday.
I really like the way the car feels now.
It did have the stock k-member and brakes. It now has the AJE moly k-member, a arms and struts along with the Wilwood brakes. The car lost 159 pounds.
At the track the numbers were most pleasing. The last pass of the night yielded a 9.51 @
143.
The car actually ran the first 60' better NA than it ever has on the nitrous. Should be very interesting when I turn the bottle on. I have a big true 10.5 race this weekend and will keep you guys posted. rd
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 4538
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-21-2002 01:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by kwazykat:
Looks like an anti-roll bar to me.
Oops. 
I forgot to change usernames.
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