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It's been a while since I posted, so I figured I'd show some pictures of my recent additions. Here is the list of everything added:

-Nitto NT05R 305/45R18 drag radials
-Steeda X11 Ball Joint Kit
-Steeda Bumpsteer Kit
-Ford Racing Sway Bar Kit
-Steeda Adjustable Street Rear Upper Control Arm
-Steeda Billet Rear Lower Control Arms - Polyurethane Bushings
-BMR Rear Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets

Coming soon (Ordered):
-The Driveshaft Shop 1-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft

Coming soon (Not ordered):
-Cobra Jet Intake Manifold
-Cobra Jet 65mm Twin Bore Throttle Body
-Cobra Jet Cold Air Intake
-Ford Racing 4.10 gears
-Circle D Torque Converter
-Ford Racing Adjustable Shock & Strut Kit

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It's been a while since I posted, so I figured I'd show some pictures of my recent additions. Here is the list of everything added:

-Nitto NT05R 305/45R18 drag radials
-Steeda X11 Ball Joint Kit
-Steeda Bumpsteer Kit
-Ford Racing Sway Bar Kit
-Steeda Adjustable Street Rear Upper Control Arm
-Steeda Billet Rear Lower Control Arms - Polyurethane Bushings
-BMR Rear Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets

Coming soon (Ordered):
-The Driveshaft Shop 1-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft

Coming soon (Not ordered):
-Cobra Jet Intake Manifold
-Cobra Jet 65mm Twin Bore Throttle Body
-Cobra Jet Cold Air Intake
-Ford Racing 4.10 gears
-Circle D Torque Converter
-Ford Racing Adjustable Shock & Strut Kit
Minus the torque conv, driveshaft and 4.10 (I have 3.73) I have closely most of that on mine now. I have the BOSS IM & 85mm Throttle body etc.
You'll love it. I am also using MT DR/s 275/60/15's.
What's your exhaust looking like and tune? Sounds like a great setup so far.
Minus the torque conv, driveshaft and 4.10 (I have 3.73) I have closely most of that on mine now. I have the BOSS IM & 85mm Throttle body etc.
You'll love it. I am also using MT DR/s 275/60/15's.
What's your exhaust looking like and tune? Sounds like a great setup so far.
I have the Kooks 1 7/8" LTs, Kooks catted Boss H-pipe (no side pipes), and a Borla S-type axleback. I'll probably buy a different over-axle pipe soon too. Right now, I'm running a Bama 91 race tune, but may switch to Lund Racing. How do you like the Boss IM?
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I have the Kooks 1 7/8" LTs, Kooks catted Boss H-pipe (no side pipes), and a Borla S-type axleback. I'll probably buy a different over-axle pipe soon too. Right now, I'm running a Bama 91 race tune, but may switch to Lund Racing. How do you like the Boss IM?
I'm going for LT's next. Nice set up you have, not much left to bolt on there. That things should be screaming down the track.

I love the BOSS mani. I'm getting a torque conv, prolly a 2-3c. The BOSS mani has me still gaining top end at 7200 rpm/s. It has great pick up on the top end when others have already hit their max hp potential. If the internals would hold up you could increase the rev limiter to 7800-8k. I'm through the traps in the 1/4 mile in 3rd gear at 115-116mph.
You do lose some low end torque, but the 3.73 or 4.10's and a good torque conv eliminate that completely.

I just received my Lund Tune from Jon Lund Jr /Lethal Performance last week. I'm gong to the track soon with it to try it out.
I'm going for LT's next. Nice set up you have, not much left to bolt on there. That things should be screaming down the track.

I love the BOSS mani. I'm getting a torque conv, prolly a 2-3c. The BOSS mani has me still gaining top end at 7200 rpm/s. It has great pick up on the top end when others have already hit their max hp potential. If the internals would hold up you could increase the rev limiter to 7800-8k. I'm through the traps in the 1/4 mile in 3rd gear at 115-116mph.
You do lose some low end torque, but the 3.73 or 4.10's and a good torque conv eliminate that completely.
Yea, the CJ mani & intake are pretty much all that's left for bolt on. I was going to add a supercharger, but changed my mind. I have dreams for a '67 fastback restomod with a twin turbo aluminator coyote motor, so I think I'll sink the real money into that someday.

It is pretty crazy how the upgraded mani allows the cars to continue gaining at such a high RPM. A friend of mine in our car club had to convince the dyno operator to push the car because he didn't believe it would gain anymore; sure enough, it gained quite a bit.

I ordered the gears, shocks, and struts today, so that will be a nice addition. I'm kind of kicking myself for not doing all of the suspension stuff at the same time because this will cause me to get my third alignment in less than a year. Luckily, I get a discount at the dealership.
Yea, the CJ mani & intake are pretty much all that's left for bolt on. I was going to add a supercharger, but changed my mind. I have dreams for a '67 fastback restomod with a twin turbo aluminator coyote motor, so I think I'll sink the real money into that someday.

It is pretty crazy how the upgraded mani allows the cars to continue gaining at such a high RPM. A friend of mine in our car club had to convince the dyno operator to push the car because he didn't believe it would gain anymore; sure enough, it gained quite a bit.

I ordered the gears, shocks, and struts today, so that will be a nice addition. I'm kind of kicking myself for not doing all of the suspension stuff at the same time because this will cause me to get my third alignment in less than a year. Luckily, I get a discount at the dealership.
You should find a Brake Check near you for alignments. They have a lifetime alignment deal. $107 for the first one and then any time you go back (once a month/once a day, doesnt matter) its $3.xx every time. Itll save you some $$$ in the long run
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Yea, the CJ mani & intake are pretty much all that's left for bolt on. I was going to add a supercharger, but changed my mind. I have dreams for a '67 fastback restomod with a twin turbo aluminator coyote motor, so I think I'll sink the real money into that someday.

It is pretty crazy how the upgraded mani allows the cars to continue gaining at such a high RPM. A friend of mine in our car club had to convince the dyno operator to push the car because he didn't believe it would gain anymore; sure enough, it gained quite a bit.

I ordered the gears, shocks, and struts today, so that will be a nice addition. I'm kind of kicking myself for not doing all of the suspension stuff at the same time because this will cause me to get my third alignment in less than a year. Luckily, I get a discount at the dealership.
My last dyno was 2 weeks ago and my dyno guy went to 7500rpm's I think and it kept a skyward curve the entire time, especially after about 4500rpm's.
You'll notice the difference with the suspension upgrades for sure. I am running a UPR pro street series rear suspension and it helped a lot and the quality is awesome.
The only other piece that I would recommend to you is a cheap piece of insurance and that is a driveshaft safety loop.
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