A friend of ours has a machine shop where he can do all kinds of crazy shapes with metal. I got the drive shaft for the rear wheels made by him while the front is from a dodge stealth (not sure what year). It's not adjustible (yet) but that will come with some time and research. Right now it has a 60/40 front/rear split which isn't bad since it was mainly just to prevent torque steer. Aftermarket pullies and exhaust give it that extra power. I hope to have a video of my 12.49 1/4 time up soon.
It's what we do as a family. And as a 17 year old I think I'm pretty lucky. My sister and I usually try to see who can get a faster lap. She's in a grand national right now but want a mid-90s cobra. My ion redline makes about 304 hp at all four wheel through a homemade AWD system that I built. My mom isn't reall ordinary on her 07 Shelby. She's almost faster than my dad sometimes. But keep me updated on the mustangs. They sound pretty cool. Especially the SVO
@sockerdood11 Wow... homemade AWD. Any pictures/info on that? Very cool... and great power as well. That LSJ Ecotec is a pretty good little engine. I'm sure I'll post information up here as the projects progress.
@sockerdood11 That's cool. I've been trying to slowly get my wife into open track stuff, too. If I end up going with the SVO motor (I have the shortblock, head, etc, in my garage already), it'll be built up, for sure. Probably ported head, bigger turbo, cam, etc.
As for you stangs, what's under the hood? 5.0's or 4.6's? We're also looking into a SN95 mustang for my sister so we all can drive. I drive a 2007 gt500 while racing, which is my mom's, but I hope to have my ion red line out there soon
@sockerdood11 One is a Heads/Cam/etc 3.8L V6. It dyno's about the same power as a stock 99-04 GT. There's a video of it on here. The Foxbody is still a 2.3L N/A 4-cylinder for now, but obviously that won't be there forever. The current plan is an SVO-esque 2.3L Turbo, but that's not set in stone just yet.
It's a blast to drive. It's no the easiest but that's what makes it great. The suspension is bone stock (as you can tell with the accessive amount of body roll) but I wouldn't want it any other way. We plan on finishing our 3rd gen camaro within the next few weeks and hopefully be able to race that too
@sockerdood11 Yeah, stock suspension definitely doesn't keep it from being a blast to drive. Probably a good choice on upgrading the brakes, though. You can never have too good of brakes. Sounds like you've got plenty of options for cars to drive at the track :)
The engines a 428 that my dad built over 25 years ago along with the paint. The wheels and tires were fantastic and the car didn't break loose one the brakes were installed that Monday and were about $6k total.
What's in your mustang? Please tell me it's a 5- or 6-speed....
@sockerdood11 Both of my Mustangs are 5-speeds, and the MINI is a 6-speed. I'm glad your dad is using the GT500 for what it was meant for rather than making it a garage queen. Seems like an awesome car.
@sockerdood11 It was my first track day, so I don't have much to compare it to, but the MINI was an absolute blast. It's motivation to get my Track Car project, a '93 Notchback Foxbody with IRS moving at a quicker pace, and upgrade from the crappy all-seasons on the MINI for the time being. BTW, that a really nice GT500 you've got! I'm guessing it's got suspension and I noticed the Brembo's, but what all is in that thing?
A friend of ours has a machine shop where he can do all kinds of crazy shapes with metal. I got the drive shaft for the rear wheels made by him while the front is from a dodge stealth (not sure what year). It's not adjustible (yet) but that will come with some time and research. Right now it has a 60/40 front/rear split which isn't bad since it was mainly just to prevent torque steer. Aftermarket pullies and exhaust give it that extra power. I hope to have a video of my 12.49 1/4 time up soon.
sockerdood11 1 year ago
@sockerdood11 Very interesting... sounds like a unique car.
Blainestang 1 year ago
It's what we do as a family. And as a 17 year old I think I'm pretty lucky. My sister and I usually try to see who can get a faster lap. She's in a grand national right now but want a mid-90s cobra. My ion redline makes about 304 hp at all four wheel through a homemade AWD system that I built. My mom isn't reall ordinary on her 07 Shelby. She's almost faster than my dad sometimes. But keep me updated on the mustangs. They sound pretty cool. Especially the SVO
sockerdood11 1 year ago
@sockerdood11 Wow... homemade AWD. Any pictures/info on that? Very cool... and great power as well. That LSJ Ecotec is a pretty good little engine. I'm sure I'll post information up here as the projects progress.
Blainestang 1 year ago
It's just what we do as a family. If we're not doing a road course we're drag racing.
The mustang that has plans for the SVO motor....are you gonna have a stock turbo on it or opt for something bigger?
sockerdood11 1 year ago
@sockerdood11 That's cool. I've been trying to slowly get my wife into open track stuff, too. If I end up going with the SVO motor (I have the shortblock, head, etc, in my garage already), it'll be built up, for sure. Probably ported head, bigger turbo, cam, etc.
Blainestang 1 year ago
As for you stangs, what's under the hood? 5.0's or 4.6's? We're also looking into a SN95 mustang for my sister so we all can drive. I drive a 2007 gt500 while racing, which is my mom's, but I hope to have my ion red line out there soon
sockerdood11 1 year ago
@sockerdood11 One is a Heads/Cam/etc 3.8L V6. It dyno's about the same power as a stock 99-04 GT. There's a video of it on here. The Foxbody is still a 2.3L N/A 4-cylinder for now, but obviously that won't be there forever. The current plan is an SVO-esque 2.3L Turbo, but that's not set in stone just yet.
Blainestang 1 year ago
It's a blast to drive. It's no the easiest but that's what makes it great. The suspension is bone stock (as you can tell with the accessive amount of body roll) but I wouldn't want it any other way. We plan on finishing our 3rd gen camaro within the next few weeks and hopefully be able to race that too
sockerdood11 1 year ago
@sockerdood11 Yeah, stock suspension definitely doesn't keep it from being a blast to drive. Probably a good choice on upgrading the brakes, though. You can never have too good of brakes. Sounds like you've got plenty of options for cars to drive at the track :)
Blainestang 1 year ago
About 315 horsepower at the wheels and 436 lb-ft torque.
sockerdood11 1 year ago
The engines a 428 that my dad built over 25 years ago along with the paint. The wheels and tires were fantastic and the car didn't break loose one the brakes were installed that Monday and were about $6k total.
What's in your mustang? Please tell me it's a 5- or 6-speed....
sockerdood11 1 year ago
@sockerdood11 Both of my Mustangs are 5-speeds, and the MINI is a 6-speed. I'm glad your dad is using the GT500 for what it was meant for rather than making it a garage queen. Seems like an awesome car.
Blainestang 1 year ago
How'd the mini handle there? I meant to ask there but never gotta chance. They may not be the fastest but I bet it was the most fun thing to drive.
I was in the 1967 gt500 by the way
sockerdood11 1 year ago
@sockerdood11 It was my first track day, so I don't have much to compare it to, but the MINI was an absolute blast. It's motivation to get my Track Car project, a '93 Notchback Foxbody with IRS moving at a quicker pace, and upgrade from the crappy all-seasons on the MINI for the time being. BTW, that a really nice GT500 you've got! I'm guessing it's got suspension and I noticed the Brembo's, but what all is in that thing?
Blainestang 1 year ago