It's no longer a street car. I just did it in order to allow the front suspension to move easier. I was always jealous of my Chevy friends and how easy their front ends moved. Granted it would be rough on the heim ends but this is done regularly by the road racing fella's and seems to work and hold up for them. Total Control makes kits that do this same thing. By eliminating the rubber it is supposed to keep the geometry more stable. Now how will it feel coming back on the return road??? I'll keep you updated on that!
I'm really interested in your build as I've had a few turbo mustangs and I've owned my '72 Sprint since I was 16 (15yrs ago). I am really wanting to build the Maverick for track duty and to be street legal for my Dad. My Dad has always wanted a car to play with, but he's made tons of sacrifices for his family along the way. I am thinking of doing the shock tower mod, minitubbing the rear and putting a 10point cage in the car for him. I think with full interior (minus rear seat) and a turbo small block under the hood, he'd be pretty happy. I'm motivated by your build and your way of thinking. Even though you say you're building this car for the strip, I believe it'll still be streetable. I can't wait to hear the results!
Hey BMC...Mine swivels, as it is a heim joint (limited travel granted). It has full range of motion, but no shock absorption (aka flex). Yes Jeremy, this was supposed to be a street car that got way out of hand! It will still see some limited driving to and from close car shows and maybe a cruise or two (C16 is about $10 a gallon right now, feel free to do the math). I'm flattered that I can be an inspiration. I originally wanted to build the car that Ford didn't by using all Ford parts (thunderbird turbos, stock style suspension etc) but it became a race car as I made more and more concessions to the tiny engine compartment and all the support equipment (electronics, intercooling etc). But you are doing it right (start with a good suspension base and build power from there). If I can give you a lesson that I learned too late...make your plan ahead of time, (and here is where I screw it up time and time again!) and STICK to it! No matter how tempting it is! I can't tell you how many times I've designed everything around a certain power level and had to go back in and start over because I wanted more power. I'll keep you updated as things move along. I'm kind of at an impass right now. I've got a guy that wants my Mexican block, and I've got the Boss block waiting for machining (I need the money from the Mex to proceed) but he's low on cash right now. The Mex motor is all assembled and sitting in the engine compartment for mock up...but I can't see firing it until I have the Boss in place. I've got the turbo, wastegate, BOV, carb, hat, intercooler, but I still need a driveshaft, roll cage, (I have a buddy that's good at this), slicks, belts (always buy these last due to the expiration date), cold side (got another buddy with a tig), and hot side. It just doesn't seem to end. But it comes to cubic dollars in the end. I've got my two quads and my truck and trailer up for sale to fund the project. Oh well Heroes is on...
Looking good Tony! You're right that -10 hose looks huge. I started on the hotside yesterday for the single, I'll get some pics when I get it finished
Tony, You can notch the towers a couple inches down to the upper A-arm mounts. I have a freind in Ohio with his that way with a 460. Or you can go the smart route and go with a Mustang II kit. Try fulltilt street rods, (best prices). Or Heidts, or rod and custom. Its the way to go. LOL Al
