BLWNBYU's Its about time build thread :)

[blwnbyu]

I've decided to start a build thread on here because I have some big changes coming. I love this forum and what a tight community it is :excitement: I have lost some old pics but I think I'm going to start from the very beginning, September 16, 2005, 4 days before my 21st Birthday, when I flew to Toledo Ohio to pick up a car I searched almost 6 months for!

Flashback...

I bought the car because it had 03 Seats. Back then, they were selling for $2k USED and were ultra hard to find.. It also had the Vortech on a 100% Stock Motor, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Blues, Offroad H, Flowmaster Catback, Clear Corners, 98 Tails, and a set of 18x9 Silver FR500's. The car also came with a 96 Cobra Rear Bumper which is still in my crawlspace lol..

This is a pic from the For Sale ad on Autotrader. The guy was also a member on SVTP so I looked him up.

Paid $9500 for the car with 70,000 miles on it.

Day12 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

When I bought the car I had just quit school for Mechanical Engineering and was still working at an accessory and audio shop in Bozeman. Didn't have much money but I had my Cobra. It stayed at the shop most of the time and I DD"d the ugliest, most epic escort you've ever seen.

When I got home I put the FR500's on and decided I wanted to build an epic stereo for this car, so I started removing the interior down to the bare dash shell.

Day24 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Day2 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

I documented everything I did with thousands of pics but my computer crashed and I lost them all.. This was before cheap external HDD's lol.. I still might have them on CD somewhere.. I should look..

I added roadkill to every panel inside the car, and then glued carpet to the body and panels to absorb sound.. This is quieter inside than my Lincoln.. Something I'm still very proud of this day.

I bought two stinger batteries and installed them in the rear seat area. I didn't have much money back then, but I did what I could performance wise.. First thing I bought was a UPR boostmaster powerpipe. I actually just sold that a few weeks ago lol. Car was making about 10# of boost. The motor remained untouched for a long time.. The vortech had a slight oil leak that I wish I'd fixed sooner..

After that I built the stereo system that basically remains untouched to this day. I built a false wall behind the rear seats and mounted two MONSTER alphasonik amps capable of almost 8000 watts together. Then I added two sets of 3 way components, kick panel pods, a 3rd set of silk tweeters, and a JL Stealthbox that I hacked up and refiberglassed.. The only thing I've changed is the Headunit, which is now a Double Din Alpine in a 2001 Dash.

While doing the stereo, I had the windows tinted, including the windshield, smoked the tailights, and had the doorcups painted..

Sometime in the first few months I had the car, I had about $3000 extra to spend, so I bought my Cervinis 2000R Hood, S-281 Spoiler, and Sidescoops.

Sometimes I miss how clean it was in that pic^^^ So simple..

Christmas 2006 I got black beauty's

And then I saw THIS car... And new I had to have side exhaust... Even by 2006 SVO kits were HARD to find and I didn't have much money. I was in the process of upgrading my DD to something much nicer.

Here was my DD. . BIG upgrade from the escort

Next purchases were a PA 200 Amp Alternator, X2's, and Bullitt Pedal Set

Then I bought Hypercoated Deep Dish FR500's, 315 Azenis, And ABC side exhaust covers

For Christmas 2007 I got BBK Longtubes

Then I started buying parts for the exhaust

And my precious. My 2nd FR500 wheel

Brembo Rotors

Billet Door handles and switches

Building the exhaust

Little detailing

Exhaust Built

Little Video.. Not sure if it will embed

Time for new dash

LED;s

Billet door bottoms

New and old

Billet cup holder bezels

Redline Tuning Leather Pieces

Mishimoto.. Leaked immediately lol.. Pulled back out

Added an innovate WB at some point

At this point in my life I got into a Serious relationship and left the car untouched from Summer 2009 until Summer 2012.

The ONLY thing I did in those 3 years was a Differential Girdle..

Then in July 2012, the Throwout Bearing Ate itself and the car sat for awhile..

Finally in November I tore it apart to fix it... Threw in a new clutch I'd had sitting around for 6 years lol..

Parts by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

[Steve@CJPP]

oh this is going to be good.

[blwnbyu]

Now, in fall 2012 when the throwout bearing went out, I was pretty upset with the car.. I honestly think it died from sitting too much.. Car has only been driven a few thousand miles since 2006. In the mean time, I bought a new DD, and spent fall/winter of 2012 getting it to where I like it.

Not gonna lie.. This thing was pretty fucking ugly when I got it.. But LS's can be a sexy ass car. Bought the car with 42k. It's an 02 with one owner. Not one scratch or nick on it.

ls5 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

front by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

ls6 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

So.. Needless to say, I got sidetracked a little bit.. Plus, at this point, I was contemplating selling the Cobra. I spent alot of money on electronics on the LS. Added focal components front and rear, 2 Digital JL amps, had the windows tinted, Kenwood's Flagship DVD/NAV, a custom built fiberglass sub box with a JL 10W6, Angel Eyes, HID's, Eibach Lowering Springs, and 20" Jaguar Wheels.

Car now sits like this.. Once again, most of the money went to the interior lol.

Easter 2 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Low F by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

RR BW 1 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Inside..

backseat shot by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

AMPS by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

cobra backuo by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

rear tweets by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Sub box by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

tweet by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

[Psychorugby]

Drool.

[blwnbyu]

Ok.. Back to the Cobra.. SPRING 2013

I got the clutch fixed, but after starting the car back up it had a BAD VIBRATION.. I must have overrev'd it when I hurt the T.O.B? I have no clue..

Anyhow, After some investigating, the Harmonic Balancer Broke Again.. Damn Blower Belts. So I replaced it, car runs smooth, but the Blower is now screeching... God damn it.

So I parked the car again.

After a few months I did some shopping and found a brand new V2 Si Trim on Corral for $900 so I picked it up. This is about mid summer and there was the International Mustang Meet coming up and it happened to be in my home town, so with a friend's coercing, I starting getting the car ready for the show.. Threw the new blower on and everything was good.. FINALLY!

Bought new Depo Projectors

Projectored by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Projectored 2 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

pro blue eyes by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Pulled the seats out and cleaned up the interior really well. Can't remember what else I was doing lol, but there was a reason.

wide open by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

switches by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Shift boot by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Rear Seat 2 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Rear Seat 1 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Passenger kickpanel by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

HVAC Knobs by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Fuel by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Console Gap by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

bezels by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

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At the last minute before the car show, I decided to make the wheels black and lower the car about another 1/2" in the front..

1173783_10151801123793476_1061524905_n by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

And then I did a quick photoshoot afterwards.. I never thought I'd like black wheels... BUT DAMN

Blackside by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

blackd by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

blackd 3 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

blackd 2 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

black amazing by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

black amazing by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

[blwnbyu]

The car show really renewed my long lost love for the car... so now I started doing some motor stuff.. I've had parts sitting around forever. I went to install my Crane 2031 Cam and Tmoss Ported Lower, but got carried away.. I ended up yanking the heads just to check everything out, even though I was getting ready to have a 408 built, or so I thought. The VALVE COVERS have literally never been off this car.. Engine has run strong, and reliably for many many years..

3 bar by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

exhaust ports by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

installed by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

blower pulley by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

power pipe by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

so far by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

tensioner bracket by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

tmoss gt40 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

stock shortblock by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Going back together....

stock shortblock by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

motor by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

covers by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

latest engine by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

tight fit 2 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

tight fit by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

leaking engine by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

So, after all that, I filled it with antifreeze and I didn't get the timing cover sealed properly.. I wanted to cry.. So.. I got mad...

And ordered these..

11r's by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

11 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

[blwnbyu]

I thought I wanted to do a Fordstrokers 408 with these heads.. BUT, after looking into all the issues that the Windsor will cause me, I changed my mind.. We're gonna go Dart 363. Engine should be done around April.

Keeping the Compression pretty high. Around 9.8:1. Gonna spin this V2 to all she's worth on Pump Gas and Meth (which I installed a few months ago)

I was going to get a Black Tricflow R 90mm intake.. But they happen to be backordered. And I stumbled across this beauty on Corral..

r4 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

2013-07-24_02-25-16_916 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Powerpipe Number 2 LOL

powerbypass by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

I also ordered a Polished Accufab 90mm Throttle Body and Spacer.

Since I am going with a 90mm TB and Fox Setup, I needed a new Discharge pipe.. The one I liked the most just happens to be part of the AFM powerbypass pipe.. SO I ordered a SECOND powerpipe. The other one has yet to be installed . Not sure which one I'm going to use yet. I may just switch to a mondo bypass and run the big pipe.

All I need is a throttle cable, IAC, and TPS from a Fox.

My 205 11R's shipped yesterday. So I'm going to actually yank the motor out and try these 205's on my little ole 302 while Woody builds the 363. PTV should be ok, even with monstrous 208 Intake Valves. I may lose some low end, but the cam will keep the oversized heads and intake tame, as well as 4.10's and some boost

So. this is how I stand. Now that I'm committed, this car will finally get the parts she deserves.

I have been shopping for a new suspension. I thought I was going to go IRS but, I've decided to run a PA/TA setup with Coilovers and a full Maximum Motorsport setup front and rear.

I actually almost purchased it this week, but, decided I'd better send all available funds to the 363 and get it ready to go.

I'm hoping by summer to have the Dart in and running, pick a fuel system, and find a T-56. Full suspension make over will probably have to wait till next fall/winter now, but it will be done right. I don't have enough garage or funds to do things as perfect as Dan, but, I won't be cutting any corners. If I can find a mig welder to borrow locally, I will get some scottrod panels and smooth the engine bay next fall when I do the suspension. Cars goals are still to be a corner carving beast but be able to knock off a low 10 second 1/4 as well. I'm having the 363 built stout, so if I ever wanted to to a YSI or Big turbo, the motor will handle upwards of 1200 horse without breaking a sweat. Right now goal is for around 650 rwhp on pump.

A guy on Corral just knocked off 784rwhp with an Si trim, 363, and older TW205's, but he was on E-85, which is not available around here, so knocking off 135 rwhp I should easily be able to attain my goals.

Now my biggest issue is finding a T-56 swap that doesn't cost $4500 like D&D's.. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Stay tuned for many pics this week as parts come in

Edited December 3, 2013 by blwnbyu

[Blackmage]

i want to sell my car now... lol sick car already, and now you want to tear it apart and make it sicker? F u man, F U!

Cannot wait to see the progress, it's gonna be fun

[95riosnake]

I don't think I've ever seen earlier pics of your car, and yes it is about time you had a build thread! I'm liking the dipped FR's on the car btw, and I will be eternally jealous of your dart block

And oh yea, holy shit that's an old school pic of my car!! lol

[WildWillyWalker]

Absolutely awesome man. I love your engine bay pics. I'm a huge fan of white cars with a bunch of black accents like yours. The 363 sounds like it's going to be a monster. Very excited for the future of this car.

[Psychorugby]

This is almost the exact same internal build I am going for... wish I had the coin for the blower and knew *anything* about stereo systems. Such a badass car.

[blwnbyu]

I don't think I've ever seen earlier pics of your car, and yes it is about time you had a build thread! I'm liking the dipped FR's on the car btw, and I will be eternally jealous of your dart block

And oh yea, holy shit that's an old school pic of my car!! lol

Ive had FR's since they first come out. I've thought long and hard and I'm going to have the rears widened and then powdercoat them all matte black like the dip. It is the perfect black. Not shiny but not dirty looking. I'm taking measurements right now for 345s

[Ferocious]

I will read this whole thread in about an hour over a nice batch of popcorn.

[Det_Riot]

you and your damn perfect build ='[ super jealous!

[1997cobra]

Unbelievable build!

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[Steve-Oh]

Oh yeah!! Enjoyed this thoroughly. Keep us updated regularly, this is one sick build thread!

[Tony]

those wheels in black crush the grey with polish lip!!! i dont even like black wheels but i'm digging them on that white for sure!! wish i could get ahold of those billet door pieces where the carpet use to be.

[blwnbyu]

2 Months Later... Some presents showed up

[blwnbyu]

11R_4 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

11R_3 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

11R_2 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

11R_1 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

11R by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

[blwnbyu]

DAT CNC

11R cnc by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

11R Valves by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

Edited December 7, 2013 by blwnbyu

[Steve-Oh]

:sad: :drool:

[Det_Riot]

Dear god those are beautiful!!!!!

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[1997cobra]

I'm hoping by summer to have the Dart in and running, pick a fuel system, and find a T-56. Full suspension make over will probably have to wait till next fall/winter now, but it will be done right. I don't have enough garage or funds to do things as perfect as Dan, but, I won't be cutting any corners. If I can find a mig welder to borrow locally, I will get some scottrod panels and smooth the engine bay next fall when I do the suspension. Cars goals are still to be a corner carving beast but be able to knock off a low 10 second 1/4 as well. I'm having the 363 built stout, so if I ever wanted to to a YSI or Big turbo, the motor will handle upwards of 1200 horse without breaking a sweat. Right now goal is for around 650 rwhp on pump.

A guy on Corral just knocked off 784rwhp with an Si trim, 363, and older TW205's, but he was on E-85, which is not available around here, so knocking off 135 rwhp I should easily be able to attain my goals.

Now my biggest issue is finding a T-56 swap that doesn't cost $4500 like D&D's.. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Stay tuned for many pics this week as parts come in

I wouldn't spend that much on a regular t56. Magnums sell for less then 3k new. Also, buying any swap kit will be a less then ideal setup. You're better off sourcing the parts that you need. Really, all the trans swap requires is the proper bellhousing, trans, trans mount, clutch, reverse lockout, and a driveshaft. I'm 99% certain the AJE's t56 crossmember will fit your car (I have one that id let go of for cheap ), [MENTION=5]Det_Riot[/MENTION] has some info on what bellhousing/ clutch fork combo you can run, and I had my driveshaft made for like $300 at DTS (which I would not recommend dealing with them). Also, make sure you're getting the gear ratios that you will be happy with. Another nice thing about the magnum is that it has provisions for your gear driven speedo pickup.

[blwnbyu]

I wouldn't spend that much on a regular t56. Magnums sell for less then 3k new. Also, buying any swap kit will be a less then ideal setup. You're better off sourcing the parts that you need. Really, all the trans swap requires is the proper bellhousing, trans, trans mount, clutch, reverse lockout, and a driveshaft. I'm 99% certain the AJE's t56 crossmember will fit your car (I have one that id let go of for cheap ), @Det_Riot has some info on what bellhousing/ clutch fork combo you can run, and I had my driveshaft made for like $300 at DTS (which I would not recommend dealing with them). Also, make sure you're getting the gear ratios that you will be happy with. Another nice thing about the magnum is that it has provisions for your gear driven speedo pickup.

Oh neither would I. T-56 Magnum will be my only choice and I'd like the .50 6th gear. I have 4.10's right now but those will probably have to be swapped for 3.55's or so.

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It's -20* out right now and even though my garage is insulated and attached to the house, it's just too fucking cold out there lol. Teardown begins tomorrow. I have a bunch of parts arriving this week and really only need a foxbody throttle cable!

[1997cobra]

I'll warn you that they are not quiet though. I thought something was wrong because its so loud. It sounds like a bunch of marbles are rolling around inside of it.

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Edited December 9, 2013 by 1997cobra

[blwnbyu]

I'll warn you that they are not quiet though. I thought something was wrong because its so loud. It sounds like a bunch of marbles are rolling around inside of it.

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Wow, that's normal?

[1997cobra]

Yes, z06 guys have the exact noise

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My exhaust is dead quiet though.. I'm fairly certain that with louder exhaust it will not be noticeable.. I'll let you know this spring ;-)

Edited December 9, 2013 by 1997cobra

[95riosnake]

Those heads are things of beauty! I'd mount those to the wall in the dining room until I needed them lol

[WildWillyWalker]

The pictures of those heads are absolutely fantastic. That is some machinery porn right there.

[95opal]

Any flow numbers on those heads?

[blwnbyu]

I E

.100 71 60

.200 140 111

.300 208 150

.400 261 185

.500 298 212

.600 321 227

Goody Seven made 345 rwhp with these, an XE270HR, and a Trickflow R intake with no tuning on a stock 302. I believe he only has the 190's, which have a 2.055 intake instead of 2.08 and flow 10 cfm less

[blwnbyu]

Those heads are things of beauty! I'd mount those to the wall in the dining room until I needed them lol

There's one on my nightstand lol.. :peep:

[Psychorugby]

I cannot wait to start building my motor so I can put those heads on it. They've been on my list since talking to Woody a few months back.

[blwnbyu]

More parts showed up today..

AFM Boost bypass powerpipe

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bypass_2 by BLWNBYU, on Flickr

[Blackmage]

ooo puuurrrttttyyyyyyy

[Brian]

Matt,

I really enjoyed reading through the thread. You've done an incredible job building your car and make the rest of us White Mustang Owners proud/super jealous. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing what else you do with it.

-Brian

[blwnbyu]

Matt,

I really enjoyed reading through the thread. You've done an incredible job building your car and make the rest of us White Mustang Owners proud/super jealous. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing what else you do with it.

-Brian

Thanks for the kind words Brian :-) My intake and TB arrive today. Its go time!

[blwnbyu]

Intake showed up It's polished nicely but there is some pitting and stuff I'm going to clean up.. It will be perfect when I'm done.

[SVTurbo 98]

Love this car!

[Steve-Oh]

sho shiney!!!