burnout289
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I’ve been lurking a bit now and haven’t really had much to post about. Today I finally spent some quality time with my 67 coupe, which has been mostly sitting for the past 8-9 years and is currently stored at my mom’s place. It was my daily driver for a few years while going to college, until I purchased a 92 Integra as a DD with the intention of taking the Mustang apart (FYI – that still hasn’t really happened).
Up until a few months ago, she’d fire up without a hitch, but now no fuel is getting to the filter so initially I was planning to drain the tank and see what the sender looks like and maybe inspect the fuel lines. Well, I decided instead to take a smaller step (sort of) and bring the carb home so I can have something to work on in my garage. One of those “let’s do something small so it feels like I’m doing SOMETHING” goals.
I figured I’d drain the oil and coolant while I pull the carb off, and realized that fuel delivery was only one small problem. The orange sludge that came out of the radiator hoses was disgusting. The spring in the lower hose had pretty much disintegrated and is now in all parts of the cooling system, to be sure. I pulled the radiator & fan as well as the thermostat housing. I don’t have the room yet, but I see an engine stand in my future.
All in all, it felt good to finally be doing something productive with the car. Too often, life and my other car get in the way (2010 STi). I tell you what, the Subaru community is addictive! And this is my 2nd. But I’m doing my best to not buy more parts for this one and concentrate instead on what I need for the mustang (engine hoist & stand, MIG welder, 302…). I’m hoping that by starting a build thread and documenting my progress, it will help keep me motivated and maybe I’ll end up a bit more organized with the whole thing as well.
As of now, the mods are minimal: 600cfm carb, Performer RPM intake mani, dual Flowmasters, T5 (from 88 5.0 LX), wicked engine brace, MSD 6A.
Plans? Well, those have changed a few times and they'll change again before this is through, but I'm all about customizing this car. I want this car to be manageable on the street but capable of handling some HPDEs. No desire to drag race other than maybe just for giggles. Once I can gut the interior and figure out what all REALLY needs to be done (rust...), these are some agenda items:
- 302 to start with, possibly 331 down the road, possibly turbo (got the boost bug)
- beef up trans or replace with something stronger, maybe 6spd
- front coilover system and bigger FSB
- chassis stiffening
- bigger front discs
- Explorer or SN95 8.8 w/ discs
- Ultra-Lite gauges
- seats that actually keep me in place
- roll bar
I’m open to suggestions and advice along the way. But please, don’t expect weekly updates! With luck, I’ll be moving soon and even have a big enough garage to get things moving in earnest. Until then, baby steps…
Up until a few months ago, she’d fire up without a hitch, but now no fuel is getting to the filter so initially I was planning to drain the tank and see what the sender looks like and maybe inspect the fuel lines. Well, I decided instead to take a smaller step (sort of) and bring the carb home so I can have something to work on in my garage. One of those “let’s do something small so it feels like I’m doing SOMETHING” goals.
I figured I’d drain the oil and coolant while I pull the carb off, and realized that fuel delivery was only one small problem. The orange sludge that came out of the radiator hoses was disgusting. The spring in the lower hose had pretty much disintegrated and is now in all parts of the cooling system, to be sure. I pulled the radiator & fan as well as the thermostat housing. I don’t have the room yet, but I see an engine stand in my future.
All in all, it felt good to finally be doing something productive with the car. Too often, life and my other car get in the way (2010 STi). I tell you what, the Subaru community is addictive! And this is my 2nd. But I’m doing my best to not buy more parts for this one and concentrate instead on what I need for the mustang (engine hoist & stand, MIG welder, 302…). I’m hoping that by starting a build thread and documenting my progress, it will help keep me motivated and maybe I’ll end up a bit more organized with the whole thing as well.
As of now, the mods are minimal: 600cfm carb, Performer RPM intake mani, dual Flowmasters, T5 (from 88 5.0 LX), wicked engine brace, MSD 6A.
Plans? Well, those have changed a few times and they'll change again before this is through, but I'm all about customizing this car. I want this car to be manageable on the street but capable of handling some HPDEs. No desire to drag race other than maybe just for giggles. Once I can gut the interior and figure out what all REALLY needs to be done (rust...), these are some agenda items:
- 302 to start with, possibly 331 down the road, possibly turbo (got the boost bug)
- beef up trans or replace with something stronger, maybe 6spd
- front coilover system and bigger FSB
- chassis stiffening
- bigger front discs
- Explorer or SN95 8.8 w/ discs
- Ultra-Lite gauges
- seats that actually keep me in place
- roll bar
I’m open to suggestions and advice along the way. But please, don’t expect weekly updates! With luck, I’ll be moving soon and even have a big enough garage to get things moving in earnest. Until then, baby steps…
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