The Mother Of All LSX Mustangs by 1dirtyZ

6 minute(s) of a 35 minute read

here's the startup video:

http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13574989153332

after the start up we found a small leak from the rear main seal, we'll be replaceing that tomorow

here's how the new fiberglass cowl hood fits:

we had to relocate the regulator a bit lower to clear the hood's bracing:

if you ever wondered how it looks from the inside

next step :

- get driveshaft from shop

- get a connector for the alternator ( harness plug)

- replace rear main seal

- route vaccum lines and BOV

- get a hole saw to make holes for the guages

- put a milk crate inside and do burnouts!

7/20/08

driveshaft is in , but somehow it cam out a bit short, so it was off again to get lengthened by 1 inch.

alternator connector is here ( we're using a lexus alternator) , we plugged it in , only to find that the alternator had some issue with it (its actualy 1/2 of one alternator and 1/2 of another ) this should be fixed by today.

vaccume lines are 90% done , and so is the rear main. can't figure out why the one on there leaked. its supposed to be a brand new one that came with the engine.

the hole saw should be here today (heard that countless times before ).

plans for tomorow include:

- finish routing the vaccume lines to the inside of the car for the water injection and the boost guage.

- check that the alternator is charging.

- first oil and filter change.

- start drilling the dash and mounting the guages

- slap the driveshaft back in 

- check and set pinion angle 

- and in preperation for the burnouts: fill diff with lube and break in , and then bleed the brakes 

might even take the pipes off the car to paint them .

7/30/08

loool,, thanks.

well the dash is almost done, we got the guages inplace and wired up . after installation we noticed that we needed to move the boost guage to the other side next to the AFR . this is to make it easier to read both at the same time, all wile making it easier for the inboard camera to view them. 

the turn signals, high beam indicator , alt light, and the check engine light are all incorporated in the new dash; they're the little LED's in the bottom. i have to get some different colors to make them look nicer currently they're all red.

(note: the dash pod thingy is still not tightened down)

the trans temp guage had to go to the side cause we ran out of room

next up is going to be the drive shaft ( which some one forgot to get from the driveshaft place ) and installing a stock seat inside, that way we can atleast drive the thing around and maybe start tuning it on the dyno. (read: i wanna do burnouts! )

8/5/08

no go back to gugging azooooz till he gets the parts we need 

we finally have the radiator done and the fans connected.

we also have the interior in ( just so it looks good untill we get the the roll cage in )

don't remember if i mentioned it before but the ATI BOV is on , we just need to paint the tube to make it look pretty

and the fabrication of a blower brace is underway , it will attatch to the plate you see here to one of the holes on the side of the head.

and here's a picture of the fron of the car ( bumper trimming is not finalized yet ):

next up is bleeding the brakes ( necessary for a good burnout ), shorter serpentine belt, diff oil, and a shifter check and its burnout time !

9/3/08

been a while since i posted an update , so here goes:

the car ran a bit warm when on the dyno , which turned out to be caused by the electric fans not sealing very well to the radiator (the pic above shows a single spal fan , but azooooz decided on two subaru fans instead). 

the roll cage finally showed up , and we are now in the process of welding it in . the plan is to tack , or not fully weld the bars in place , then cut holes under the base of the cage so it drops a bit inorder to reach the top of the cage.

here's how it looks so far:

the other tranny cooler showed too 

so that will be bolted up and the cooling fan wired too.

as soon as the cage is setup , it'll get painted , then the kirky seat goes in as well as the interior , and then the carpeting. then its off to full blown tunning