[79PACER]

I took my 89 to the 1/8th mile last night for the first time. I had a blast! If I could only figure how to launch the freaking thing I know I would be in the mid to high 7's. Even if I burn out and warm up the tires I still have no traction in first, and I'm running the stock gears.

I'll go back after I put a new clutch in. On the run in the video I had a halfway descent launch but the clutch slipped while shifting into second. Oh well.

The video is of my second run and the time slip shows my fasted run of the night.

[cindys_sn95]

gears + sticky tires = BETTER E.T.s. be sure to keep us updated.

[79PACER]

I want gears soooo bad.. 3.73's would fit nice with my set up but I just can't afford the $400 in labor charges to get them installed.

[RLG34750]

i'm impressed with sub 2.0 60'

gears. sticky tires & spec clutch

Thats all you need.....

[79PACER]

I have a spec stage 1 in there right now. It only has 3500 miles on it and it slips into second.

[79PACER]

So I just installed 30 lb injectors and the supporting Pro M meter....what should my fuel pressure be?

[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by 79PACER

So I just installed 30 lb injectors and the supporting Pro M meter....what should my fuel pressure be?

just curious why did you go 30's.....

FP i would go about 45-50 psi.....

[79PACER]

I called Excessive Motorsports in Manassas, Va and was telling them how I want to drop the car off to be tuned. I told them my set up and they said the 24s were too small and that I needed a 255 puel pump instead of the stock one. So I ordered all the parts and just install everything but the pump tonight. I noticed the car a lot slower, wondered if it was because I kept the fuel pressure the same. With the 24s I was running around 38.

I I bump the FP up about 10 lbs with larger injectors? There goes my gas mileage...hahaha.

[79PACER]

Here's my set up. They said with what I had, I needed the 30's.

89 Mustang $5,000.00

MOTOR
DSS Bullet short block $1,799.99
Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads $1,286.99
Ford Racing Timing Chain $72.70
Melling Oil Pump $24.00
Oil Pump Shaft $20.00
MSD cap/rotor kit $30.00
C&L 76mm 24# intake system w/pipe $207.00
motor mounts $60.00
Trick Flow 1.6 Rockers $245.95
Cobra upper/lower intake $240.00
30 lb Red Injectors $90.00
Trick Flow Pushrods $90.00
1" intake spacer $70.00
70mm throttle body $110.00
BBK adjustable FPR $118.00
FRP E-303 Cam $175.00
Ford Racing valve covers $135.00
K&N breather filter $14.99
28 oz balancer $89.60
K&N 3.5" Cone Filter $34.99
28 oz steel flywheel $278.87
Feel Pro head gaskets $84.00
180 degree thermostat $7.85
Feel Pro intake gasket $29.80
pilot bearing $15.00
gt-40 intake gasket $8.50
MARCH adjustable alternator bracket $110.00
MARCH power steering bracket $130.00

DRIVE TRAIN
HD RAM 10.5" clutch kit $165.99
rebuilt T-5 trans $350.00
Energy Suspension trans mount $16.99
B&M Shifter $175.00

WHEELS & TIRES
Saleen Replicas $508.00
235 45 17 Tires for front $134.95
275 40 17 Tires for rear $272.50

EXHAUST
PYPES X-Pipe w/cats $269.99
BBK Shorty headers $121.99
Magnaflow cat-back $439.99

INTERIOR
Radio w/IPOD hook up
Pods for gauges $43.00
Auto Meter oil pressure gauge $45.00
oil pressure sending unit $30.00
Auto Meter water temp gauge $71.30

SUSPENSION
Eibach Pro Kits springs $220.00
Welded sub frame connectors $150.00
KYB Shocks/Struts $218.40

MISC PARTS
Dura Last belt $18.99
Lower shift boot $21.24
Smog delete pulley $79.00
BBK under drive pulleys $100.00
Powerstop brake rotors/slotted $100.00
180 degree thermostat $6.00
NGK 7373 spark plugs $20.00
Ford Racing wires $50.00
Cobra R Hood $280.00
New OEM fan clutch $65.99
New OEM power steering pump $44.99
New OEM water pump $37.99
Air charge temp sensor $20.19
Oil pan gasket - 1 piece $29.99
Timing cover gasket $10.99
wire looms $7.25

LABOR
A-1 - motor install $1,525.00

Total $16,193.96

[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by 79PACER

I called Excessive Motorsports in Manassas, Va and was telling them how I want to drop the car off to be tuned. I told them my set up and they said the 24s were too small and that I needed a 255 puel pump instead of the stock one. So I ordered all the parts and just install everything but the pump tonight. I noticed the car a lot slower, wondered if it was because I kept the fuel pressure the same. With the 24s I was running around 38.

I I bump the FP up about 10 lbs with larger injectors? There goes my gas mileage...hahaha.

I really don't see the need for the fuel pump(255) or the injectors

yes the stock one(FP) wouldn't have been enough.....

but now you have enough if you decide to spray or supercharge it.....

I was just curious .....

[79PACER]

oh....I sooooo wanted to spray but I could not find a nice kit for under $500. The wife would kill me! Ha.

[RLG34750]

Originally Posted by 79PACER

oh....I sooooo wanted to spray but I could not find a nice kit for under $500. The wife would kill me! Ha.

Close enough to $500.00 in my book.....

Zex: 5.0 Ford Dry Nitrous System

or are you .....

[79PACER]

Ha....I'm trying to get out of debt. I can't spend any more money on "wants" for another year or so.

[UBie]

Seems we're discussing two different issues here. So I'll stick with the original. Listening to the video and if it was your car, I heard a lot of tire squealing. Main problem, tire/rim selection. Been racing since the earlier 70's. Even a chirp from the tires affects et. The aspect ratio for a 40/17 has too stiff of a side wall to allow the tire to flex; meaning 40% of the tire relates to height, 60% to width. Excellent tire for road racing. 17" rim means even less sidewall.

Believe me, I know the problem with budget. So this is my suggestion. Lower the tire pressure in small increments, and don't take it two low that you could possible damage the tire. Second, loosen or remove the bolts holding the front sway bar AT THE TRACK. This will allow the front-end to rise and transfer more weight to the rear. I don't recommend driving the car home with a non-functional sway bar, because this could be dangerous if you needed to swerve to avoid some idiot talking on their cell phone.

[79PACER]

Interesting idea with lowering the tire pressure. I didn't think that would work with street tires, the side walls are too stiff. But I will definitely give that a shot the next time I go, thanks.