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petmotel
12-07-2021, 09:28 AM
I had said a while back I wanted to post some pictures of my '95 Mustang track day car. I didn't have it to the track this year, my wife had some issues that caused me to have to cover for her while she healed up. This past Friday and Saturday were so sunny, warm and beautiful, I couldn't not get it out! It had a full tank of fuel that was getting old, and the new differential in the new IRS needed some miles to get the gears and bearings broken in. These pictures were taken without the hood so I could get some nice shots of the engine.2203

petmotel
12-07-2021, 09:43 AM
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12-07-2021, 09:49 AM
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petmotel
12-07-2021, 10:18 AM
Car is a '95 Mustang GTS that I bought brand new in 1995. Currently has just over 25K miles, basically nothing stock remains of the original driveline, suspension or brakes.

Engine is a dart block 363 CID, AFR heads, FTI custom solid roller cam, Pro-M engine management, four barrel style TFS single plane intake, RCI ceramic coated long tube headers, Stainless Works 3" exhaust.

Suspension is all Maximun Motorsport including their full catalog of mods to the IRS, differential is a Torsen T2R. Transmission is Tremec T-56 Magnum 6 speed. Front brakes are 13" Brembo 4 piston, rears are custom 13" Wilwood 4 piston with mechanical parking brake caliper.

I did all the work myself except for machining/assembling the short block, TIG welding the X-pipe portion of the exhaust since I don't have the equipment, and paint work on the spoiler.

Jay

racrawford65
12-07-2021, 11:14 AM
Nice! I've had two 66 Mustangs in the past (high school days - so 30+ years ago) Switched to Chevy when I had to replace a timing chain cover on the Ford's 289. As I recall, it cost over $200 for the part alone (I did the labor) when one for a SBC was like $10 & chrome plated.

davef
12-07-2021, 04:01 PM
Very nice! I had an 87 LX 5.0 (manual 5 speed). I think that might have been the funnest car I ever owned, that is until my roommate wrecked it. :mad:

petmotel
12-07-2021, 05:10 PM
Very nice! I had an 87 LX 5.0 (manual 5 speed). I think that might have been the funnest car I ever owned, that is until my roommate wrecked it. :mad:

Can you imagine as much as I enjoy music, the only sound system currently in the car is the lovely sound of that exhaust system. It's a deep throaty growl, definitely music to my ears. If you enjoy going around turns at a G-force or better, this thing will make your day! More fun than a barrel full of monkeys, and I could post up pictures of those as well, LOL.

Surely do hope there are some other car fanatics on this site that will post up pictures of their pride and joy!

Jay

racrawford65
12-07-2021, 05:11 PM
Some pictures of my 67 Camaro - before, during, and finished Pro Street version. Just about everything is new on the car.
* 468 cubic inch big block with Weiand 6-71 blower, dual 750 Edelbrock carbs, forged crank, Keith Black Pistons, Competition cams came/valve train components, roller rocker arms, Moroso 7 qt oil pan
* MSD ignition, BeCool radiator, Spal fans
* modified TH400 transmission, 3000 rpm stall converter,
* Ford 9" rear with Moser axles,
* Chris Alston's Chassisworks rear frame/ladder bars, aluminum kit, 12 point roll cage with swing out side bars (thankfully, as I'm too old now to climb over a roll cage)
* 4 wheel disk brakes (Wilwoods in the back), line lock, Corvette master cylinder
* fiberglass front end, custom grill, headlights (Saturn) , dash,
* custom paint (House of Color w/ several layers of primer; wet-sanded between each coat),
* Ron Francis wiring, Autometer gauges,
* Hooker headers (JetHot coated) and stainless exhaust/mufflers
* Weld Pro-Star wheels (15x15 in the back), 29x18.5 Mickey Thompson Tires in the rear

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racrawford65
12-07-2021, 05:12 PM
Jay

no radio = lose points at a car show ;-)

Best,
Robert

petmotel
12-07-2021, 05:38 PM
Jay

no radio = lose points at a car show ;-)

Best,
Robert


Never had the car to a show, so what you don't know.........

Gorgeous car Robert, I can well imagine that car puckers the old sphincter when you stand on the loud pedal!!!

Jay

racrawford65
12-07-2021, 05:59 PM
Thanks, Jay.

Yup, standing on the gas is good for a pucker or two, even if moving at 30 - 40 mph...but that's part of the fun! Ever since I saw MadMax for the first time wanted a car with a blower. Maybe one day I'll even add Nitrous just for the hell of it.

davef
12-09-2021, 11:16 PM
Some pictures of my 67 Camaro - before, during, and finished Pro Street version. Just about everything is new on the car.
* 468 cubic inch big block with Weiand 6-71 blower, dual 750 Edelbrock carbs, forged crank, Keith Black Pistons, Competition cams came/valve train components, roller rocker arms, Moroso 7 qt oil pan
* MSD ignition, BeCool radiator, Spal fans
* modified TH400 transmission, 3000 rpm stall converter,
* Ford 9" rear with Moser axles,
* Chris Alston's Chassisworks rear frame/ladder bars, aluminum kit, 12 point roll cage with swing out side bars (thankfully, as I'm too old now to climb over a roll cage)
* 4 wheel disk brakes (Wilwoods in the back), line lock, Corvette master cylinder
* fiberglass front end, custom grill, headlights (Saturn) , dash,
* custom paint (House of Color w/ several layers of primer; wet-sanded between each coat),
* Ron Francis wiring, Autometer gauges,
* Hooker headers (JetHot coated) and stainless exhaust/mufflers
* Weld Pro-Star wheels (15x15 in the back), 29x18.5 Mickey Thompson Tires in the rear



Wow! Beautiful!!

racrawford65
12-10-2021, 01:48 AM
thanks, Dave.

upgrayedd
02-11-2022, 09:36 PM
No muscle here but I have a very small Miata

https://i.postimg.cc/YSgkhP7P/miataaaaaa.jpg

racrawford65
02-12-2022, 03:42 AM
Nice Miata. I almost bought one of those many years ago.

upgrayedd
02-12-2022, 04:53 AM
Nice Miata. I almost bought one of those many years ago.

Thanks! This is my second one. The first one I bought for $300 as a parts car, then I somehow got it running and sold it. Then I hunted for a nicer one, which was harder than I imagined. This one was about 5 hours away from me.

petmotel
02-14-2022, 06:14 AM
What a pretty Miata! I see quite a few of those at track days, they really handle well even in stock form.

Jay

davef
02-14-2022, 11:27 PM
No muscle here but I have a very small Miata

https://i.postimg.cc/YSgkhP7P/miataaaaaa.jpg

Very Nice!!!!

upgrayedd
02-20-2022, 04:41 PM
I'm glad you guys like it!

I've done a lot of restoration-type work to it, replacing what I can with Genuine Mazda parts. They still make a lot of those parts. One thing I'm really happy with is the valve cover. I was replacing the gasket and decided to polish it.

https://i.postimg.cc/4NCVrrNy/cv1.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/8cgc0gBV/cover.jpg

I also did a full audio installation. Alpine mechless head unit, two matching JBL amps, some (new old stock) Crystal Mobilesound components from like 2001 in the doors, and a 10" JL Audio sub in a sealed enclosure. I like how the amp rack turned out. It all sounds great too.

https://i.postimg.cc/tRDGfHzt/IMG-0753.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/x1wwHj0Y/IMG-0826.jpg

I also have these new wheels for it but I still need tires but I've been more focused on other things lately.

https://i.postimg.cc/LsFW5yT8/rotas.jpg

petmotel
02-21-2022, 05:33 PM
Wow I bet your car absolutely ROCKS with that sound system! Nothing better than cruising with great tunes playing with clarity and authority.

That valve cover is sweet, looks like the engine bay is clean, and well detailed.

What size will the wheel/tire package be?

Jay

upgrayedd
02-25-2022, 04:20 PM
What size will the wheel/tire package be?



Well the stock wheels are 14" so these are 15x7, nothing too crazy. I need to replace the shocks too. Always something to do with old cars.

kelvinb
03-08-2022, 12:46 PM
Car is a '95 Mustang GTS that I bought brand new in 1995. Currently has just over 25K miles, basically nothing stock remains of the original driveline, suspension or brakes.

Engine is a dart block 363 CID, AFR heads, FTI custom solid roller cam, Pro-M engine management, four barrel style TFS single plane intake, RCI ceramic coated long tube headers, Stainless Works 3" exhaust.

Suspension is all Maximun Motorsport including their full catalog of mods to the IRS, differential is a Torsen T2R. Transmission is Tremec T-56 Magnum 6 speed. Front brakes are 13" Brembo 4 piston, rears are custom 13" Wilwood 4 piston with mechanical parking brake caliper.

I did all the work myself except for machining/assembling the short block, TIG welding the X-pipe portion of the exhaust since I don't have the equipment, and paint work on the spoiler.

Jay

Woah! Just over 25K miles?!?! NOICE!!! That's a very good number :cool:

racrawford65
03-17-2022, 02:19 PM
Well the stock wheels are 14" so these are 15x7, nothing too crazy. I need to replace the shocks too. Always something to do with old cars.

I hear you. Upgraded the radiator to a Griffin Aluminum one over Christmas and a few months before replaced both carbs (Edelbrock 750’s)

Outlaw Cajon
12-28-2022, 06:55 AM
Some pictures of my 67 Camaro - before, during, and finished Pro Street version. Just about everything is new on the car.
* 468 cubic inch big block with Weiand 6-71 blower, dual 750 Edelbrock carbs, forged crank, Keith Black Pistons, Competition cams came/valve train components, roller rocker arms, Moroso 7 qt oil pan
* MSD ignition, BeCool radiator, Spal fans
* modified TH400 transmission, 3000 rpm stall converter,
* Ford 9" rear with Moser axles,
* Chris Alston's Chassisworks rear frame/ladder bars, aluminum kit, 12 point roll cage with swing out side bars (thankfully, as I'm too old now to climb over a roll cage)
* 4 wheel disk brakes (Wilwoods in the back), line lock, Corvette master cylinder
* fiberglass front end, custom grill, headlights (Saturn) , dash,
* custom paint (House of Color w/ several layers of primer; wet-sanded between each coat),
* Ron Francis wiring, Autometer gauges,
* Hooker headers (JetHot coated) and stainless exhaust/mufflers
* Weld Pro-Star wheels (15x15 in the back), 29x18.5 Mickey Thompson Tires in the rear

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Totally Awesome, Robert!!!

Outlaw Cajon
12-28-2022, 07:09 AM
My 2016 Focus ST (ST3 edition)
Purchased new in March 2017. 61,600 miles from new.
252 horsepower
270 ft. lbs. of torque
Oil: Mobil 1
mods..
Borla Exhaust (Awesome and no drone)
Cobb drop-in air filter
Steeda Clutch Spring
Steeda Symposer Delete
Weather Tech Floor Mats
35% Window Tint by Flipside - Oakland, TN
All detailing by me using Griot's Garage G8 & G9 Polishers w/ Griot's polishes, waxes, etc,,,


https://i.postimg.cc/HxXFh9Px/20220331-095525.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/ZnPvfXSq/IMG-8345.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/VvLBKBVy/20220331-123012.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/8csFTTZs/20211027-213956.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/0QwL0x13/20170424-075356.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/rwsZ9cSJ/20170304-062711.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/VNfpTXcn/20210615-065358.jpg

racrawford65
12-28-2022, 11:35 AM
Totally Awesome, Robert!!!

Thanks, Greg.

It's for sale if interested ;-)

https://classiccars.com/listings/view/1647095/1967-chevrolet-camaro-for-sale-in-houston-texas-77068

racrawford65
12-28-2022, 11:36 AM
Nice ride, Greg

davef
12-30-2022, 05:17 PM
My 2016 Focus ST (ST3 edition)
Purchased new in March 2017. 61,600 miles from new.
252 horsepower
270 ft. lbs. of torque
Oil: Mobil 1
mods..
Borla Exhaust (Awesome and no drone)
Cobb drop-in air filter
Steeda Clutch Spring
Steeda Symposer Delete
Weather Tech Floor Mats
35% Window Tint by Flipside - Oakland, TN
All detailing by me using Griot's Garage G8 & G9 Polishers w/ Griot's polishes, waxes, etc,,,


https://i.postimg.cc/HxXFh9Px/20220331-095525.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/ZnPvfXSq/IMG-8345.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/VvLBKBVy/20220331-123012.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/8csFTTZs/20211027-213956.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/0QwL0x13/20170424-075356.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/rwsZ9cSJ/20170304-062711.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/VNfpTXcn/20210615-065358.jpg

Very nice! I test drove the Focus ST (manual version) when we were car shopping for my son. We ended up purchasing the platinum edition, not the ST... ST was too fast for him. I know we made the right decision because even with the non-ST version, he still managed get 3 speeding tickets in 1 year :eek:

MusicHead
12-31-2022, 07:26 AM
Nice to see there are other manual transmission aficionados around here, including davef!

I drive a 2017 Mazda3 GT Hatchback. Not a brute power monster (185 hp), but transmission, clutch, steering and suspension are so well matched that it is a blast to drive (especially on curvy, deserted roads here in New England, wink, wink...)

We'll see what manual transmission cars are left when time comes to replace it.

I might be "forced" to buy a VW Golf GTI ahahaha...