2007 GT vert winter build

[Wicked One]

Car is there but before I brought it my intake with the sct maf fell off the bench and broke. It is just the plastic clip but it effected the readings. I ordered a new one and having it shipped to them. Will see some numbers hopefully tomorrow or Thursday.

Great guys and an awesome shop.

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[Wicked One]

Not much of an update.

Got the replacement sct ba5000 out to the guys, they are working on getting it perfect. That is what I like to hear!!!!

still hasnt hit the rollers, but soon.

 

[GallopingFord]

Sounds awesome. I'm excited to see what it puts down. The new spoiler looks badass too.

 

[Wicked One]

Thanks. Going out to the tuner tomorrow to see what's going on.
Still looking for a decent cage, probably just grab the maximum motorsports one for the time being. Or wait till they throw me out of the track.

No rush at all. I have the gt500 to play with so I can get my fix.

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[dgann3]

Just now saw this thread.....looks like an awesome build. Thats the shortblock I'd like to go with if and when I need one

 

[Wicked One]

I didn't need a new shortblock. But knew I had to have one with the boost levels I am gonna throw at it. It was actually cheaper to buy the block than have my stocker built. Also gave me a piece of mind knowing it came from Ford.

Hope to have some more info tomorrow.

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[AbdullaGT500]

Thanks. Going out to the tuner tomorrow to see what's going on.
Still looking for a decent cage, probably just grab the maximum motorsports one for the time being. Or wait till they throw me out of the track.

No rush at all. I have the gt500 to play with so I can get my fix.

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Looking forward to see what kind of numbers it makes! I don't think I've seen anyone else put that much boost to an aluminator. I'm curious as to what you'll find as far as a cage goes. I may look into getting one as well.

 

[Wicked One]

I am wondering the same thing. Should be fine, if not, get to build it all over again and go bigger.

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[Wicked One]

Update!!

Only issue is that in 2nd gear, the mgw shift linkage hits the driveshaft weight just barely. Not a big deal, just have to turn it in 1 or 2 turns, or grind off the offending piece of metal.

Was with the tuner today, Car ran great, he was just setting up Air/fuel and fuel before he makes any power changes.
I have some nasty belt slip and it is only getting to 15-16# of boost. Not a full run was made due to the belt. Tomorrow a new smaller belt is going on to help with the slip.

It is looking good so far. The numbers today were great for just setting up a/f and fuel.

586/570@ 15.8#'s @5300

Going to get better!!!!

 

[JeremyH]

Awesome cant wait for the final results!

 

[Wicked One]

Update!!

After my mishap with a broken/melted plug, I had to replace the head and one piston. After all the parts were here, I reassembled the motor and dropped it in.

Its back running without any problems at all, I did not drive it, just let it idle to make sure everything was solid. I am waiting on the datalogs from the tuner and have them read for me.

Will keep this thread updated as progress continues.

 

[GerRod]

Congrats on getting it running again. Looking forward to the final numbers!

 

[AbdullaGT500]

Good luck! Hope you don't have any problems out of it this time around!

 

[Wicked One]

Thanks guys. Would have been done sooner, but I had to wait for the piston, the first one they sent me was the wrong one.

Now I need to make an appointment with Lund and either drive the car out there or trailer it. I have the tune that was on the car that was used to drive it to and from the Tuner last time, just that it had the miss during a load. Going to take it out and go for a test drive and see how it feels.

Not sure I want to take the chance of a 3 hr drive, I am pretty sure it should make it, but I would rather be a little cautious.

 

[Wicked One]

Small update!!

The body work is coming along, a little slow, but what the hell.

Should be done in 2 weeks, then have to get it down to lund for a tune.

Here are the handles all gone.

 

[lito]

And now what, dukes of hazard style?

(I guess you are using the remote releases, j/k)

 

[Wicked One]

Dukes of hazzard was a thought, but I am too old for that.

I am using my alarm with a battery backup just for the alarm. I wired it up today and like the way it is working.

I want to drive my car, still needs a real tune, not those hacks at Super street in long island. It runs and drives, but the miss while under a load is still there.

 

[Wicked One]

Next week is paint week. They are filming a new show at the shop. My car will be on tv just to highlight my painter/fabricator. Anyone interested in the shop should check out his site. WWW.custompaintbyvjl.com

Hopefully get a lund tune before the American muscle show.

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[Mike K]

Car will look great. I'm looking forward to numbers though.

 

[Wicked One]

So am I. It was in the 600+ range before it let go and still had belt slip. Now with the 8 rib it might be better.

Just hope that I can get a slot to have it tuned down at l@m or evolution by lund or kenb.



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