Number Tew Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 A quick backstory:Bought my first car in my junior year of high school from a family friend. A 1995 S-10, a week later, it spun a bearing. I spent a couple months getting a new long block, swapping all of my tin over to it, and doing some crazy painting under the hood. The last day of my junior year, the truck was finished. I drove it to church, on my way home that night some kid pulled out in front of me and totalled it.pics:Day one:New Motor:Yes I was a baldyAccidentTwo weeks before my senior year started I bought my 99 V6 with 165k miles for $2600. It had some awful wheels on it, and a terible maaco paintjob. The paint is slowly but surely getting worse, but that should be taken care of sometime next year. I've done cobra brakes, some suspension stuff, and built the motor from a bare block. It's a 4.3 stroker V6, with a 218/226 .500 lift cam. I've replaced nearly every interior panel with black, since the previous owner thought it would be a good idea to spray paint the gray black. Either way, here she is, in a bit of a before and after fashion. Any questions feel free to ask.Day one:New Wheels and Chin SPoiler:Painted wheels black:Mach delete, hood struts, interior redo:I had to make an appearance somewhere and some of the motor stuff:I've cleaned it up a bit under the hood since these were taken, eh, you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mustang_gtchick Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 WOW thats some poop luck with the truck :/ glad your ok . your car has turned out sooooo nice! i love the hood and everything! great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks, it's just my little turd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Looks good man. I almost forgot how massive the 3.8/4.2 cylinders are... they make the 4.6 cylinders look like childs play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 That car is noisy... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 lol, bored .30 over too ;pAnd Frank, is it really loud? lolp.s., help me fix this stupid exhaust leak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshHooten Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Absolutely love the build man. It's so out of the ordinary it's refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverv6 Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 lol, bored .30 over too ;pAnd Frank, is it really loud? lolp.s., help me fix this stupid exhaust leak!Just let me do a WOT pass by you and you will see =P Maybe behind windixie going towards the death hole =p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I think I would cry Brian lolJosh, thanks man just wish I woulda kept those gangster ass pedals lmao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverv6 Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I think I would cry Brian lolJosh, thanks man just wish I woulda kept those gangster ass pedals lmao!haha you know my pain =P I would give them back to you but they were in dillybars civic when the evo got hungry.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonestock3.8DTH Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I love your car, as always! I want your engine, if you've still got the stock top end laying around send me a message on facebook or somthing, Im really really tired of 150hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 silverv6 has an extra set of heads taking up space in my garage, he might wanna sell you those -__- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I love your car, as always! I want your engine, if you've still got the stock top end laying around send me a message on facebook or somthing, Im really really tired of 150hpAmen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshHooten Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I love this car. Maybe its because I can see my car in it, Idk but I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 dam i didnt even kow you built a beefy v6 in that, sweet! those seats man, really wish i woulda looked up summit for some seats and the price was crazy! nice thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT Rob Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Awesome!!! How does it run with that V6? It looks sharp!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 It keeps up with bolt on new egde Gt's, and sn95s with gears and bolt ons are about equal.thanks for all the compliments guys and yea, dylan, we will probably have some stuff for you here soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT Rob Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Man, that is awesome. I bet it surprises a lot of those folks, too!!!If you don't mind me asking, about how much did that run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 (edited) Because I got it all machined, and built the trans to handle about 600 horse, etc. including the cost of the car and all other upgrades, I'm still under 10k (this includes exterior upgrades which were mostly gifts, as well as the full interior being done with sound deadening, etc.)By the time the rear end is done, my goal is a high 12 low 13, it can be done.With the rear and paint job it will be less than 15k still, and literally every part on the car is new.edit: Just checked my spread sheet and added everything up, all the stuff I still want but have not done yet. It's less than 12k, (I included labor on rear end build, etc) but that does not include my paint job, I'm alotting some $1600 or so. Yes I know it wont be the best paint ever, but anythings better than now ha Edited September 5, 2012 by Number Tew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT Rob Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 That's actually really good!! And I give you props for building a V6 and not dropping in a V8. I had almost 12k in my Talon, many years ago. I almost had a heart attack when I added it all up, as I only paid $800 for the car. And that didn't account for labor, as I did all the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I just cant do the rear end and machine work. I built it from a bare block But as I said I should be low 13's easy, but the goal is a 12.9 or lower. I'll be one of the fastest n/a v6 mustangs as a full interior daily driven car. the 12.9 goal I want to include that i'll still have a 17" spare in the back, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 it used to keep up with my s197 gt pretty good too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 Bolts 08 GT had an intake and axle back exhaust and a short shifter. he'd pull away off the bat, but then our distances stayed fairly consistent. If I had the 4.10s it would have been different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6procharged Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 how much power did it make if you dont mind sharing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 With crank walk, 199/220, after I fixed that (redo bottom end ha) 205/226 on 87 octane. Haven't redynoed since I tuned for 93 and put on the long tubes. It's hard to get numbers out of these cars without a blower. But the gears will definitely make the power much more efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 6, 2012 Report Share Posted September 6, 2012 I hate when my crank walks when it should run :look: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.greg Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Really well thought out v6. One of my favorite builds because its come so far. I like how you have turned it around, those original wheels it had:confused: haha. I highly doubt it will do low 13's though.I hope you can prove me wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 super six had their fox v6 in the 10's n/a. I am almost positivie I can do it. Cars with 260 horse can cut 12 second time slips (look at F8l GT) because they are set up correctly. Granted, this car is intended more for cornering, I just want to make a few passes on it. After all, I'm building some kinda crazy 8.8 rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 super six had their fox v6 in the 10's n/a. I am almost positivie I can do it. Cars with 260 horse can cut 12 second time slips (look at F8l GT) because they are set up correctly. Granted, this car is intended more for cornering, I just want to make a few passes on it. After all, I'm building some kinda crazy 8.8 rear It's all about the power band as well as the suspension set up though. Hopefully you can prove everybody wrong, I'd love to see your hot rod in the 12's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6procharged Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Toms 10 sec runs were with nitrous, he runs 11s with just motor.. you will need some damn good suspension, sticky tires, strong drivetrain to handle a 5k rpm drop and weight reduction to run 13s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 My goal was slicks and full interior ha. If I can't hit it, ah well, its just the fact of the matter. I drive my car as is. Not going to do some special removal of crap to try making it faster. Don't care enough.As noted, I mostly built this turd for fun and corner carving, just want to throw it down the track a few times to see what she can do. I'm really expecting easy 13's.And the drive train is pretty dang solid, well, the rear end will be especially once its done.8.8, girdle, c clip elims, hardened wheel studs, 31 spline mosers, t-lok with carbon clutches, all bearings, etc. and the axle tubes welded up so they don't decide to twist and all that crazy mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 I hope you do get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinschmidt1 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) I bet if you had 8 cylinders you could do it. 1/4 Mile ETs are all about average power, weight, and traction.You can do a lot more than people expect with good driving, traction, little weight reduction.Before I ever ran my car I had nothing but hate, not 1 single person agreed with my estimate. At the time I had estimated mid 11s which I guess is considered pretty fast for a vortech gt with a stock longblock.By the time I actually ran the car I had proved all them wrong and even surprised myself a bit.Anyways, good luck with it....I would think 13s are possible...12.9 seems like a stretch without some weight reduction, running on drag wheels, skinnies will help. Edited September 7, 2012 by justinschmidt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks Justin ;pAnd I think I'll still be happy with 13's, just a 12 would be really cool. One day, she'll get a blower on a diff short block ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinschmidt1 Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 borrow some drag wheels from someone, pull all the extra weight, rear seat, passenger seat, front sway bar, launch that bitch at like 5k and give her hell haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Ha, I'm not going to do all that. I want a genuine time. Like, what it would run every day. So I'm just going to run it. If I can borrow a set of slicks or radials, that's about the biggest change I'll make ha. It'll run what it runs. I think its fun now, I know the gears will just be more fun, I'm easy to please ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6procharged Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) My goal was slicks and full interior ha. If I can't hit it, ah well, its just the fact of the matter. I drive my car as is. Not going to do some special removal of crap to try making it faster. Don't care enough.As noted, I mostly built this turd for fun and corner carving, just want to throw it down the track a few times to see what she can do. I'm really expecting easy 13's.And the drive train is pretty dang solid, well, the rear end will be especially once its done.8.8, girdle, c clip elims, hardened wheel studs, 31 spline mosers, t-lok with carbon clutches, all bearings, etc. and the axle tubes welded up so they don't decide to twist and all that crazy mess.i picked up roughly .15 seconds in the 1/8th with drag radials and i may have put my stockers on up front as well. my radials are on my factory rims. you could always do some easy weight reduction by removing the spare tire and jack. what gears are you planning? any suspension?I bet if you had 8 cylinders you could do it. 1/4 Mile ETs are all about average power, weight, and traction.You can do a lot more than people expect with good driving, traction, little weight reduction.Before I ever ran my car I had nothing but hate, not 1 single person agreed with my estimate. At the time I had estimated mid 11s which I guess is considered pretty fast for a vortech gt with a stock longblock.By the time I actually ran the car I had proved all them wrong and even surprised myself a bit.Anyways, good luck with it....I would think 13s are possible...12.9 seems like a stretch without some weight reduction, running on drag wheels, skinnies will help.i agree. rotational weight, driver, and traction are extremely important. vehicle weight is important as well, then power. sea level plays a big role in this as well.at 200rwhp, you are gonna be struggling, no offense. that's less than stock gt power not to mention they have way more torque. manual gt's with a decent run hit around 9.0's. you have less weight so that will make up for some of the power/torque difference. with everything perfect, you will be lucky to hit a 13.9.. just my opinion and not bashing your car (i have a v6 as well lol), just tryin to weigh the odds here. i know a guy with a built v6 that makes 242rwhp and has a stall. his best run in the 1/8th has been a 9.08. it would be quicker if he had better tires and a gear tho. would love to see you hit 13s so trying to help you here Edited September 7, 2012 by v6procharged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted September 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 Someone locally was low 14's with 3.73s, and an auto.Mine is a manual and will have 4.10s, either ford racing or MM rear LCA's. I need a rear sway bar too ha.I am probably in the 230 range, keep in mind both days I dyno'd were over 30% humidity and over 100 degrees, my AIT was 140 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6procharged Posted September 7, 2012 Report Share Posted September 7, 2012 low 14s in a 6 or 8? jw. LCA's and FLSFC's are the best suspension mods imo. well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
