Project 25.5 Mustang

[Baldie]

So I've been busy working on a 25.5 sfi Mustang for a local customer. Its been alot of work but getting closer. Just a mild 500ci, Bowtie aluminum headed BBC, FAST fuel injection with a 106mm turbo street car.


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[Pure84GTT]

damn .

[foxbodydave]

looks like quite the jungle gym being constructed there

[69C20]

lookin good

[monster.]

Hi, Just wondering why do these stop here, why not go all the way to the front frame rail?

[Team Z Motorsports]

that's the way they come in the wolfe cage kit!

[Baldie]

The ballz.

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Parachute mount.

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One more bar to put in there and then done.

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Dash fits.

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25-5 almost done.

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Routing the down bars, figuring out what we are going to do for x bracing.

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New rims. Rear ones coming soon.

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[Baldie]

Hi, Just wondering why do these stop here, why not go all the way to the front frame rail?

The rest of the subframe starts there. We end it there. Anymore, it would just be added weight. With the whole cage tied into the front, I doubt we should have much, if at all, chassis flex.

[Team Z Motorsports]

The rest of the subframe starts there. We end it there. Anymore, it would just be added weight. With the whole cage tied into the front, I doubt we should have much, if at all, chassis flex.

any more and it would just add weight??????????????

Just make sure the carpet is in when you go to certify it!

[Baldie]

any more and it would just add weight??????????????

Just make sure the carpet is in when you go to certify it!


I did not see anywhere in the 25.5 book that states the subframe connectors have to go all the way up front?

Care to pm me some details on how this is wrong?

[Fryguy302]

I did not see anywhere in the 25.5 book that states the subframe connectors have to go all the way up front?

Care to pm me some details on how this is wrong?

Would be better if you guys posted this stuff so that we could all learn from it. Just a request.

[Team Z Motorsports]

I did not see anywhere in the 25.5 book that states the subframe connectors have to go all the way up front?

Care to pm me some details on how this is wrong?

not trying to be a dick but I saw 2 cars get failed at the cert seminar because the 2A bar did not intersect with the 6A bar like it is pictured in the 25.5 book, it says the 2A bar must be 1 1/2 .065 round or 2x2 .083 and the stock sub frame is not 2x2 or have a thickness of .083

If the guy would have had his seat and carpet in it would have passed, I know the chassi cert guy in northern Ohio failed a well know DR car for not having the 2B bars which the Wolfe kit dosent have either.

Again I'm not trying to start problems for you, if your customer fails cert, you look real bad. Those bars (the 2A and 2B) are easy to add and will definatly help the way the car works and will help pass tech inspection!

sorry if I posted this in the open but guys like Raj wanted to know why I said that!

here's a pic of one that we did that certified the day the other 2 failed!

[monster.]

The rest of the subframe starts there. We end it there. Anymore, it would just be added weight. With the whole cage tied into the front, I doubt we should have much, if at all, chassis flex.

.....and i didn't mean to point out anything in paticular. I've been researching running thru-floor subframes for my 86 notch for a while, and after seeing where those stopped - it automaticly drew a big question mark in my head.

best of luck - Dave

[Baldie]

not trying to be a dick but I saw 2 cars get failed at the cert seminar because the 2A bar did not intersect with the 6A bar like it is pictured in the 25.5 book, it says the 2A bar must be 1 1/2 .065 round or 2x2 .083 and the stock sub frame is not 2x2 or have a thickness of .083

If the guy would have had his seat and carpet in it would have passed, I know the chassi cert guy in northern Ohio failed a well know DR car for not having the 2B bars which the Wolfe kit dosent have either.

Again I'm not trying to start problems for you, if your customer fails cert, you look real bad. Those bars (the 2A and 2B) are easy to add and will definatly help the way the car works and will help pass tech inspection!

sorry if I posted this in the open but guys like Raj wanted to know why I said that!

here's a pic of one that we did that certified the day the other 2 failed!

Thanks for the info Dave. This is my car actually, and is at a shop. WE talked about running the bars all the up front and made the decision to go ahead and do it that way. I dont want to risk this chassis not passing a cert when the times comes so I will just fix it now.

Once again, good looking out.

Justin.

[Team Z Motorsports]

the ohio cert guy is tough, i'd hate to see you do all that work and then have to re do it!

[Baldie]

the ohio cert guy is tough, i'd hate to see you do all that work and then have to re do it!

Yeah, I called a guy who I got alot of these bars from. I asked him about what I did to the frame connectors and told him also what you said. He said if Dave says it probly wont pass, fix it.

[topnotch347]

Looks like shes gonna be a bad ass fast car

[Baldie]

Well I have been busy working. Still have to run the subframs all the way up front yet. But for the most part, the 25.5 is done.

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[nickgregg2007]

badass!

[82hatch]

badass!

x2

[69C20]

looks good man

[Baldie]

looks good man

No thanks to you, huh:_slide_:

[Team Z Motorsports]

Looks good! I see you added a few extra bars than come with the kit...Good Idea!

[Baldie]

Looks good! I see you added a few extra bars than come with the kit...Good Idea!

Thanks! Any other bars you could think of on top of running the ones up front that we talked about?

Thanks,

Justin

[fogged10]

any update pics?

[Baldie]

any update pics?

I have got several things done, but no pictures. I will try to get some pictures soon.:cheers:

[NOS TRY]

Very nice!!!!:ohsnap:

[LTLHOMER]

Looks sweet man.

[Chris Hansen]

Lookin killer so far Justin. Been a while since I've seen the car in person. Grab some updated pics!

[Baldie]

been working on it here and there. Have the motor ready to drop in. Should also have the cage painted really soon. These pictures were taken a couple weeks ago..





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[wide winger]

I wanna see some warm weather so we can burn some rubber!

LOOKING GOOD !

[cobra tom]

very nice indeed!

[trigger]

Baldie is my hero.

[LTLHOMER]

Badass man!

[Chris Hansen]

Looks fast.

[Baldie]

Maybe someday she will run...


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[Baldie]

Got the turbo back on the car with the heads, cross over, and some of the downpipe before I send them out for coating...

Anyone have any tips on trying to run a 5" downpipe and not having it hang as low as a 90 year old set of stripper tits.

[ReiKo]

Got the turbo back on the car with the heads, cross over, and some of the downpipe before I send them out for coating...

Anyone have any tips on trying to run a 5" downpipe and not having it hang as low as a 90 year old set of stripper tits.

Straight out to the fender...

[Baldie]

Straight out to the fender...

This is more a street car then a race car. That would be extremely to loud...

[86_notch]

verry nice

[want2bfast]

thats gonna be 1 nice ride

[Trailnablaze]

Nice ride! You have plans to run Milan's DR class?

[Baldie]

Nice ride! You have plans to run Milan's DR class?

Yes, I do. However, I will just be one of them assholes knocking out the fast cars when they go up in smoke.

I am limited on power due to the air/air intercooler up front. However, I am hoping for some pretty stout numbers from a car with a motor tame enough you can actually drive around in.

The car is being built more for like a true street type car. I am trying to build it so if my father or sister wants to hop in it and go to the store, they can.

Thanks for the props guys.



But UPDATE:

Got the front rims back with the new tires on them. got my coil, ARB, data logger, and the cage is completely welded with all tabs and everything. I know need to make up a plate with a serial number on it and manufactures name.

Anyone have any suggestions?

[91Notch]

:thumbsup:

[5.0_Pony]

Car is looking good.. Cant wait to see this car out. :cheers:

[Team Z Motorsports]

Yes, I do. However, I will just be one of them assholes knocking out the fast cars when they go up in smoke.

I am limited on power due to the air/air intercooler up front. However, I am hoping for some pretty stout numbers from a car with a motor tame enough you can actually drive around in.

The car is being built more for like a true street type car. I am trying to build it so if my father or sister wants to hop in it and go to the store, they can.

Thanks for the props guys.



But UPDATE:



Got the front rims back with the new tires on them. got my coil, ARB, data logger, and the cage is completely welded with all tabs and everything. I know need to make up a plate with a serial number on it and manufactures name.

Anyone have any suggestions?

if your not a chassis shop and it's your car you dont need one!

[Baldie]

if your not a chassis shop and it's your car you dont need one!

Thanks Dave. I was under the impression I needed one from reading the SFI manual..

Damn thing is hard to understand sometimes.

[Team Z Motorsports]

Thanks Dave. I was under the impression I needed one from reading the SFI manual..

Damn thing is hard to understand sometimes.

Yes it is!! it's not in plain english!