I got the big injectors in the '79 yesterday, changed the tune today and took it for a spin. The self tuning feature of Tunerstudio is so nice, I wish I had gone with megasquirt years ago. They even have self tuning for cold starts now. A few clicks, start the car up, run till warmed up, burn to ECU, save, then done.
I'm thinking that I may get a MS for the big block car. Maybe in a year or two. I have a set of forged pistons and a forged stroker crank, with a set of 6.800" rods, I would have a 545 stroker kit for my 460. The big block runs so strong as it is, I kinda hate to mess with it. There is the issue of the durability of the C-4 too. The way the red car is now it should be good for high tens. Hopefully I will get it to the track next summer.
I have a video of the motor running of the big block. Nothing of the turbo car.
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
Been a while. I spoke to the guy that is going to paint my '79. I have a color picked out, just waiting for all the snow and ice to melt and my guy to squeeze it in. I also picked up something better for my air ducting than the aluminum dryer ducting.
I look forward to getting this car painted and finalizing all my t-top weatherstripping.
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
Wow Jess love the sound of the big block
Big block sounds mean!
1993 triple white GT
2004 AZ Mach 1
2003 zinc yellow Cobra
1983 410 Windsor tko 500
Thanks. It will be getting much bigger this summer. 85 cubic inches bigger
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
Not much to add. I'm not sure when my paint guy is going to squeeze me in, I hate to pester him because he is/was going to do it for little money. I can't blame him for getting the good paying stuff done first.
I am starting to think of just buying a Plastic dip kit, and spraying it myself. The stuff is supposed to last for three years or so, and knowing me I would want to change something up on the car by then anyway. I'll give it a few more weeks before I make a decision.
Meanwhile, I modified a MM strut tower brace I have had hanging in the garage for close to ten years. I needed it to go around the 90* elbow before my blow of valve, had to rebend the driver side bar that goes back to the firewall and add a little less than an inch to its length. I painted it with a rattle can from Tractor Supply. Their spray paints are really nice, they take a long time to dry, but the finish sure looks nice. I will clean up the engine compartment some day.
I re-did my valve cover breather set-up with an fittings and braided hose. It looks a bunch better than heater hose.
Jess
Last edited by Mustang-junky; 05-15-2014 at 09:08 PM.
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
If you can hold out, I would. Maybe give the painter a call and see when he can get you in..if nothing it will remind him that he still has your car to do (I'm sure he hasn't forgotten, but it's easy to ignore something if nobody is talking about it).
With how unique the styling is with your car the paint has to be done right. Don't give up on the painter now, push a little harder. He/she agreed to do it for you at a discounted rate, which is awesome, but that shouldn't mean you have to take a back seat to everyone else. If that's the case your car is never gonna get done.
Cheers!
Mike (TopGear85)
Have:
85 Saleen #73-GT,2R,TuTone,Cruise,Pos,5spd,Charcoal
***August 2015 ROTM Winner!***
Had:
79PC-San Jose #2890
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Sand Beige
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Charcoal
90LX-Oxford Wht,5spd,Sunroof,5.0 Hatchback
90GT-Oxford Wht,5spd
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
I should add that this is not my painters place. I decided to take matters into my own hands.
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
I thought you were going with that bright blue color (which I thought was cool), but that dark grey looks amazing. I can't wait to see this one finished.
Cheers!
Mike (TopGear85)
Have:
85 Saleen #73-GT,2R,TuTone,Cruise,Pos,5spd,Charcoal
***August 2015 ROTM Winner!***
Had:
79PC-San Jose #2890
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Sand Beige
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Charcoal
90LX-Oxford Wht,5spd,Sunroof,5.0 Hatchback
90GT-Oxford Wht,5spd
I decided that the blue was too much. With the wing, ground effects, t-tops, 18" rims, and Pace Car front end stuff, I felt that the car needed a more subdued color. It might sound silly, but I did not want the car to be too "loud", if you know what I mean. Some might laugh at that, but I had a picture in my head of what I wanted.
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
My headlight bezels are the chrome style. I'm not sure if that is going to go well with the black.
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
You can always paint them black if you think they don't fit with the color scheme. I think you picked a great color, it will fit the car perfectly.
Cheers!
Mike (TopGear85)
Have:
85 Saleen #73-GT,2R,TuTone,Cruise,Pos,5spd,Charcoal
***August 2015 ROTM Winner!***
Had:
79PC-San Jose #2890
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Sand Beige
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Charcoal
90LX-Oxford Wht,5spd,Sunroof,5.0 Hatchback
90GT-Oxford Wht,5spd
It's been two days now! Where's the big paint reveal!
I really wish guys like you would quite posting videos of their 460's in a Mustang!
It keeps tempting me to assemble the 460 I have sitting in storage and stuff it into one of Mine!
Trey
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Getting my '79 painted has actually pushed the big block car to the back burner for now. And it's getting cranky about being neglected.
I spent close to 10 years messing with small blocks with turbos, the big block is much more fun for a street/strip car. The torque without delay is awesome. I know, not helping you.
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
So, who wants to see some pictures?
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
Cheers!
Mike (TopGear85)
Have:
85 Saleen #73-GT,2R,TuTone,Cruise,Pos,5spd,Charcoal
***August 2015 ROTM Winner!***
Had:
79PC-San Jose #2890
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Sand Beige
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Charcoal
90LX-Oxford Wht,5spd,Sunroof,5.0 Hatchback
90GT-Oxford Wht,5spd
Ok, LOL. As you will see in the pictures I don't have any door moldings yet, I need to get my hands on some. Door panels are off too in order to tweek the window alignment. A few more things to tidy up. I'm not happy with how the felts for the t-tops fit, they are either to high or to low in places. Just going to need a little more lovin. Well here are the pictures. Enjoy.
Jess
Previously owned;
1979 Mustang, v6 swapped to EFI 393, custom installed m122 blower, 4r70w trans, Megasquirt II, T-top swaped in.
1990 Mustang, 545 BBF, C-4 with brake, ladder bars.
1983 Mustang, 1984 SVO Mustang
1984 Mustang convertible, v6 swapped to 351
1986 Mustang GT, 1989 Mustang GT convertible
1992 Mustang coupe, 4 swapped to 302
Jess, it looks way better in one color. Congrats you do awesome work.
Dave
If common sense was common wouldn't it just be sense?
1983 Capri L T top 5.0 efi aod
1983 Capri RS Turbo
1981 Black Magic 400 c6
93 F-250 351 5sp 4x4
wow i never would of guessed that color combo would look that good. it looks mean.
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