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THE BLACK MAMBA

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Just pulled the car in the garage to start on the winter project :tongue: I know some are still racing, but there are stuff mine need right now, so it will start after Thanksgiving...here`s what i have planned so far....
1) remove tranny for a rebuild ( art carr n/l tc for sell soon 3500 stall)
2) replace seat covers
3) put in a Impala SS alternator
4) fix oil leak from oil pan (missing bolts) :confused:
5) replace valve cover gasket (m@a heads)
6) replace carpet
7) just did the headliner
8) put in front bumper fillers
9) install rear seat brace

so far thats about it, but i`m sure i will find something else that needs alittle attention...so what are your winter project plans?
 
Start on the "Other" turbo car(87 Mustang conv.With a 2.3L turbo setup out of an 87 T-bird).
On my car
Get tranny rebuilt with a T-brake.
Rebuild front suspension
upgrade brakes(possable all 4 wheels)
Possable a stroker short block?
 
Goin to have my Mazda running or if I don't Ill sell it :p Just brought it back in the garage the other day :rolleyes:
 

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Ported heads and intake
New Turbo (possibly Gt6776bb)??
Maybe swap to my other tourqe converter?? depending on which turbo I get :confused:
New fuel pump,old one works fine but it's 8 years old and about due to fail


I'm not ready to start on my projects yet.I can probably run the car for another month or so before the snow flies.I have the heads and intake and gasket sets.I just need to decide on a turbo and get it.
 
Save $$$ for Springtime

New Wheels and Slicks(for looks):cool:
New Fuel Sending Unit(Tired of Guessing):rolleyes:
New Body Bushings(Peace and Quiet):(
Get Windows re-tinted(People tend to stare);)
Get stainless steel tailpipes(for looks)
Issue Notification to the following
Brer Rabbit,Dr Boost,MJWOOD,NOTAVG6,TheWrath,Lc2 powered CTS,... Prepared to Crown the new "Peoples Champ" in Chicago!! :D
 

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Trans rebuild for my silver T daily driver, the pmac trans lasted 7 years.
Motor install on my blue car, get it up and running.

Install lite weight parts to get my white limited into the 10.80's for this spring

BW
 
My winter plans include a complete rebuild of my engine and converting it to a Revolution X roller cam. I am also yanking the POS BRF tranny and replacing it with a TH400. Then, after that gets tuned in I have a brand new Razors alky kit to install!!!!! I love it!
 
Weld up the DS manifold found a rather big exhaust leak. Also see if theres any other cracks within the exhaust. The car spools FAST as snot, i wonder how much faster it will spool now!? :eek:

Replace valve springs with all heavy springs.

Get valve covers, dog house and up pipe bead blasted.

-Adam
 
Started to play today mocking up. GT4276 turbo and a external wastegate with a 4" downpipe.
 

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Don't have a heated garage so not doing any work really involving the car itself. I'll be stock-piling parts for my 6776 turbo setup for next year. New downpipe and injectors already sitting on the floor next to me. Going to rig up a custom single 3.5" exhaust to match the downpipe. Getting all hot-side parts ceramic coated.
 
i plan on changing my stock chip to a turbotweak chip....maybe ill gut the cat too. BRING IT JASON!!
 
I am doing ....
1. Headgaskets
2. Timing chain
3. Oil pan gasket (missing a bolt that is why it is leaking or so it seems.)
4. Replacing all my vacuum lines with silicone lines
5. Replacing my valvesprings (w/stock 80 pounds from comp cams)
6. New waterpump
7. New swaybar endlinks (DS broke)
8. New headers
9. 3 in downpipe
10. Single shot exhaust

Hopefully I finish by spring. :eek:
 
Try to fix my oil leak. I'll start with valve cover gaskets. I've got a whole gasket set so I can just keep guessing after that.
 
Convert trans back 2 lock up and install CK recalibration kit in valve body(in progress)

Install braided tranny cooler lines (done)

Install 3000 lock up convertor

Install pcv air / oil separator

Install silicone vac lines
 
I plan on putting an Alky control kit, and try to swing the purchase of a Precision SLIC.
 
I've already replaced the throttle body and plenum assembly with a larger one, had the valve covers powdercoated and a few pieces chromed, installed new spark plug wires...All that's left to do for me is to get the wheels I've ordered for the rear (16"x10"), put the tires on them and then pull the car cover on it and wait until next spring. :( :frown: I don't have anything else planned...
Claude
 
I had no plan but enjoy not working on it for a single winter. By choice. Could rub it out or something. But if Tom J sends me that turbo I will be Fitting that under my hood. ;) . I can't wait to see that engine live. I will be next.
 
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