quote:Originally posted by David B:
Nice pics. Nice car. Can't wait to see your progress. What's the plan?
Good question. I think this is just a road trip thread. To sum up my plan:
1. Figure out if I want to keep the rebuilt cleveland. If not, find what I want and maybe put the cleveland in storage. I may try to install a 5.0 Coyote from a 2011 Mustang GT by flipping the intake 180 degrees and using the hot rod kit from FRPP. The bellhousing and mounts are the same as the 4.6, and I just learned that the exhaust headers will be nearly the same location as the 4.6, but with different flanges.
2. Make any modifications needed before painting, such as refitting the doors, making driver door window frame fit the body a little better, and have it professionally painted. I have a body guy picked out already, and stopped by his work so that he could look at the car before taking it home. It should be painted this year.
3. Start installing the wiring harness, interior, find a ZF, and install the engine & transaxle, probably within the next 2 to 4 years.
I'm just going to take my time and stick to a budget as much as I can but do the most important upgrades now, such as cooling system and electrical stuff. Other upgrades such as brakes, wheels, etc. will just have to wait. In other words, get the car driving before making unnecessary upgrades.