My S197 Project build thread

[Matt D]

Haha, your funny.

im serious... ? My Dad is Joe Da Silva use to race pro 5.0... is that where you guys heard the name from

 

[94tbird]

what are you doing with the A/C compressor and lines? Do you want to sell them?

 

[Matt D]

what are you doing with the A/C compressor and lines? Do you want to sell them?

Sorry keeping all my parts for a rainy day lol

 

[psfracer]

im serious... ? My Dad is Joe Da Silva use to race pro 5.0... is that where you guys heard the name from

Oh--I believe you----I was referring to your "heard of it?" question....as in EVERYONE knows of Joe Da Silva unless they have been under a rock for the last 20 years...

 

[Vapour Trails]

Planning on driving during winter? Could be hard with that lip and that drop. Whereabouts? Winnipeg here, car is parked.

 

[cobra_4]

What brand hood is that?

 

[Matt D]

Oh--I believe you----I was referring to your "heard of it?" question....as in EVERYONE knows of Joe Da Silva unless they have been under a rock for the last 20 years...

o lmao

 

[Matt D]

What brand hood is that?

Cervinis 2.5" cowl

 

[US-1]

Yup. Sure have heard of him. Met the man a few times over the years. Damn nice guy and one hell of a racer. Are you the son who was driving the red coupe in FFW Renegade a year or so ago?

 

[Matt D]

Yup. Sure have heard of him. Met the man a few times over the years. Damn nice guy and one hell of a racer. Are you the son who was driving the red coupe in FFW Renegade a year or so ago?

yea that was me lol, I only had a small 306 motor with 550hp I ended up going 10.60s but I was there more just to test. The car now goes 8.70s with the turbo set up but its outdated for renegade its sitting here at the shop, while I build a street car lol...

Apreciate the coments about the old man. We might hit up some fun ford events with my S197 this up coming year to race in that 11.90 S197 class

 

[US-1]

The S197 class isn't restricted to 11.90. It is called Ultra Stang and your index is determined by your quickest qualifying pass. Deduct a tenth off that pass and that is your index for Sunday's eliminations.

Come on out and give it a shot. I'm having quite a bit of fun in that class.

 

[Matt D]

The S197 class isn't restricted to 11.90. It is called Ultra Stang and your index is determined by your quickest qualifying pass. Deduct a tenth off that pass and that is your index for Sunday's eliminations.

Come on out and give it a shot. I'm having quite a bit of fun in that class.

I see your having fun winning championships lol congrats. That would be the class Id go with. Is it a pro .400 tree ?

 

[US-1]

.500 Pro Tree

 

[DKO]

I like how the trunk came out, is there a lot of extra cabin noise now? Makes me want to think about doing that with mine.

Also who makes that radiator support? Looks like a nice piece.

Very nice work thus far, Impressive coming from a 19/yo, can't say I'd expect any less considering your family though. Keep it up!

 

[MexGT]

You should take a look at Evoperform ultimate weight saving list.

 

[Matt D]

I like how the trunk came out, is there a lot of extra cabin noise now? Makes me want to think about doing that with mine.

Also who makes that radiator support? Looks like a nice piece.

Very nice work thus far, Impressive coming from a 19/yo, can't say I'd expect any less considering your family though. Keep it up!

To be honest I havnt driven the car since ive bought it lol.. its winter time up here in canada so no driving for another few months.. I assume there will be more noise but im young and doesnt bother me xD

The sway bar delete is made by granatelli, it came blue so I painted it gloss black to match my Race craft k-member when it goes in.

Im 19 but I have alot of knowledge I have collected over the years working everyday in the shop and from my dad lol

 

[US-1]

You should take a look at Evoperform ultimate weight saving list.

Yeah sure. Remove EVERYTHING from the car except engine, transmission, rear end, one seat, pedals, and steering wheel. Not my idea of a street car. Then again.....I don't expect anything less from those guys.

 

[DKO]

Yeah sure. Remove EVERYTHING from the car except engine, transmission, rear end, one seat, pedals, and steering wheel. Not my idea of a street car. Then again.....I don't expect anything less from those guys.

+1. Weight savings has a very fine line between acceptable and ridiculous.

 

[maxpayne]

how about carbon fiber fenders,doors,trunk lid,hood?Well you got the hood allready

 

[ZmanM3]

Matt, your car is looking good, and I too have heard of your father. I also have read his column in the mags.