84 Mustang Project

[4eyed4life]

I've been gathering parts for a couple years now, and this fall I'll finally be tearing into it. I know I've been talkin about it for a while now, but just never had the time, or all the parts together till this year.

1984 Mustang GT. Originally a 5.0 car, now it will be a 358 Cubic Inch, 351 Windsor V8. Yes I know it has an 85 LX Nose on it, but I like the looks, and will be switching it to an 86 GT nose. At least I'm keepin it a 4 Eye!

I've gotten tired of havin half ass engines in the car, so I went out and spent some money. Took me almost 2 years to build this bastard engine. Engine builder estimates 400-425hp and 375-400 tq at the flywheel.

Engine specs:
1985 351 Windsor H.O. block
SPEC SFI Approved 28ox. flywheel
Spec Stage 1 Clutch
stock steel crank ground and cut .010
Eagle I-Beam Forged connecting rods
Keith Black Hyperutectic pistons
Melling High Pressure Oil Pump
Ford Racing Oil Pump Shaft
Cloyes Double Roller timing chain and gears
Comp Cams Hydraulic Flat Tappet Cam
Scorpion 1.6 Roller Rockers - 7-16 stud
Roush Iron Cylinder heads - 2.02 intake valves, 1.60 exhaust valves
Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake manifold
Edelbrock 650 CFM Carburetor
BBK 351W swap headers

Here's pics of the parts I've got so far:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject004.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject005.jpg

3-core Radiator:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject006.jpg

Custom 2.5" Fiberglass Cowl Hood made by a shop in Chilliwack:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject007.jpg

MAC Rear Upper and Lower control arms:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject013.jpg
5-lug spindles and rotors from a 1984-86 Mustang SVO:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject008.jpg

New rear end assembly...8.8 Axle from a 1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe. Freshly rebuilt with 3.73 gears, new LSD unit, bearings, seals, 5-lug axles NEW rotors and calipers
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject014.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject015.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject016.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject017.jpg

New tires and wheels - 1998 Mustang GT 5-lug 17X8's with NEW 245/45/17's
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject009-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject011-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject012-1.jpg

[4eyed4life]

And here is the best part....

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject001.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject002.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject003.jpg

[4eyed4life]

I'm also going to be adding subframe connectors, Tubular K-member (not sure on brand yet) aftermarket shocks/struts... KYB or something? I can't wait to get started :D

[86GT2go]

Nice stash of parts there!

[4eyed4life]

Nice stash of parts there!

Thanks, it took me a while to get all this stuff together. I also have all kinds of 302/351W's, 84 GT Front clip, fenders, rear ends, interior stuff....I've parted out 3 Four Eyes over the years...

[gdniel]

Any pics of the car itself?

[EVIL8790]

Nice project you got going there,would like to see pics of the car also.. Goodluck with your build.

[86GT2go]

Sound like me; I have 3 full cars and enough parts for 3 more!

[8T3Hatch]

Sounds like a great project. Nice to see someone close-by! I was just out in Kimbo for July Fest this year. Had a great time, good luck on your project!

[4eyed4life]

Sounds like a great project. Nice to see someone close-by! I was just out in Kimbo for July Fest this year. Had a great time, good luck on your project!

Thanks! Where are you located? July Fest is over rated :p

[4eyed4life]

Well it looks like I forgot to include pics of the actual car these parts are for!
:eek:

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/4Eyes010-1.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/Carshow005.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/Carshow006.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/Carshow021.jpg

[4eyed4life]

I hope I don't get crap for this pic, but I was parting out that Yellow 84 GT. Was an Ontario rustbucket...floors and subframe were swisscheese. Still have lots of parts of it though!
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/Stang001.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/Stangfrontend003.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/GT002.jpg

[4eyed4life]

Finally, some progress! Got the old rear end out today. Took maybe an hour doing it on the shop floor.

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/rearend001.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/rearend002.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/rearend024.jpg

[4eyed4life]

The pictures say it all...

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/mustang003.jpg

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/mustang002.jpg

[4eyed4life]

Makin way for these.....:
Freshly rebuilt Ford 8.8, 3.73's, new trak lok unit, new disc brakes and 5-lug axles :pimp:
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject014.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject015.jpg
1998 Mustang GT 17X8 5lug wheels and new 245/45/17 tires.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject009.jpg
MAC Upper and Lower greasable control arms...
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa33/WagoneerXJ/MustangProject013.jpg

[NTAHORS]

Not fond of the paint but it looks like you have alot of good parts for it...

[4eyed4life]

Thanks. The paint took some getting used to for sure.

[NTAHORS]

By all means I have seen ALOT WORSE, but I am a 1 color kind of guy..

[Mad Max]

What was wrong with the old diff?

[Cappn Tripps]

What was wrong with the old diff?

7.5 ;)

[Mad Max]

7.5 ;)

i need more coffee....:oops:

[4eyed4life]

7.5 ;)

yep. Rather change it now, then blow it up next year, and have to pay for a tow bill on top of everything!

[8T3Hatch]

Thanks! Where are you located? July Fest is over rated :p

I'm living in Calgary but hoping for a move to BC. My friend just moved to Kelowna and is loving it.

[Mad Max]

I'm living in Calgary but hoping for a move to BC. My friend just moved to Kelowna and is loving it.

K-town is full of sexy woman:pimp:

although Alta is WAY cheaper to live in. I'm looking to move back.

[79t-top]

FYI, those wheels will not work with the lincoln/SVO front rotors. They'll bolt on fine, but the center bearing hub sticks out past the center of the wheel and you can't put the centercap on. I bought some for my SVO and they wouldn't work.

[82HATCH]

NGood luck on the project. Looks like it's coming along fine!