BIG REDS 67 Fastback build thread.
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I got a bunch more done tonight, I have to run the heater hoses, run the vacuum lines, and it should be ready to run.
new o-rings on the injectors, fuel rails/ lines all tightened down, throttle body all bolted down and the wiring all done.
and then I found out my spark plug wires are not long enough
but that's ok because this came in the mail today
new o-rings on the injectors, fuel rails/ lines all tightened down, throttle body all bolted down and the wiring all done.
and then I found out my spark plug wires are not long enough
but that's ok because this came in the mail today
It LIVES! got the car running tonight. I didn't have the coolant hoses or the throttle cable hooked up so I couldn't drive it. However it sounds real strong, the throttle response is ridiculous! Its so snappy. Ill tie up the loose ends tomorrow or the next day and hopefully get it out for a ride, no hood of course haha
I spent that last couple days building and adjusting the throttle cable set up. I started with a universal Lokar cable and modified it to fit.
the first issue being the 67 mustang never came with a throttle cable but with a throttle linkage , so I had a 69 gas pedal in the parts box that would work a bit better. I had to cut off the factory end and make my own to work with the Lokar cable tho.
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cut the cable/ housing to fit on my bracket I made.
one thing I liked about the lokar cable is that it had tons of adjustment on both ends of the cable and the housing. So this allowed me to not only adjust where the throttle started/ ended but also the pedal height. Once this was done and I had the pedal where I wanted it I decided it was too soft, so I needed to add a return spring, after trying a couple different lengths and resistances I found one I was happy with. So not only are the pedals more even( before the gas pedal was way down and the clutch stuck out.) but the amount of pressure needed is exactly what I want. This should make the car much more enjoyable to drive now.
the first issue being the 67 mustang never came with a throttle cable but with a throttle linkage , so I had a 69 gas pedal in the parts box that would work a bit better. I had to cut off the factory end and make my own to work with the Lokar cable tho.
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cut the cable/ housing to fit on my bracket I made.
one thing I liked about the lokar cable is that it had tons of adjustment on both ends of the cable and the housing. So this allowed me to not only adjust where the throttle started/ ended but also the pedal height. Once this was done and I had the pedal where I wanted it I decided it was too soft, so I needed to add a return spring, after trying a couple different lengths and resistances I found one I was happy with. So not only are the pedals more even( before the gas pedal was way down and the clutch stuck out.) but the amount of pressure needed is exactly what I want. This should make the car much more enjoyable to drive now.
got the last fitting for the heater hose and got that on, I also put a fresh coat of paint on the engine bay, I decided to go with a dark charcoal rather than flat black like everyone else. At this point its pretty much done, I have a set of headers im gonna install and do some other little odds and ends to tidy up some stuff, Once I pull this motor I will fully shave the bay and weld up all of the holes but for the most part that's it.
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Looks awesome! What are you doing with all the stock EFI stuff and valve covers? PM me...
It is definitely one of the cleanest looking bays I have seen in awhile
It is definitely one of the cleanest looking bays I have seen in awhile
Considering how much you have done I am inclined to believe ya, but as we all know, it is never done.
hence the word "pretty much" lol