I think I've got just about all the parts for the project...

[Frogman]

I finally sat down and came up with a list of the parts I've either already bought, or are in the process of buying, for my Mark VIII project:

Oops, the secret is out, but since the car's almost done, IDNGAF anymore.

Cooling:
Two 15,000 LB GVWR Stack Plate Transmission coolers
Griffin Radiator - Can't find anyone else who can custom build me one. suggestions are welcome.

Engine:
Teksid Block
298 c.i.8.5:1 CR Forged Rotating Assembly
Ported, Polished, Ferrea SS Valved, 7000+ RPM Springed Heads
Cams reground for forced induction. Don't have specs. Not that I would really know what to do with them anyways.
New timing chains, tensioners and sprockets.
New accessories, like WP, AC compressor, Alternator, PS pump and pulleys.
96-98 Cobra Intake
SCT Mega Meter
Twin Turbonetics 60 Series Hair Dryers with a .61AR - this may change -
Kook's Headers - Long bung FORD O2 sensors
Cobra High Volume Oil Pump
ARP in all the right places

Fuel:
Aeromotive Fuel Rails / Lines around the motor. The rest will be a setup suggested to me by a member here. Thanks, you know who you are.
BEGi RRAFPR (Rising Rate, Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator)
72lb/hr Matched High Impedance RC Engineering Injectors
Three Walbro 255 lph/HP Intank Pumps - with a nifty relay set-up that will kill one pump if three are overkill

Tranny and rest of the drivetrain:
Racer's Edge 3200 Stall Converter - this will have to be restalled once the package is done -
Bauman Engineering tranny with lock-up
Denny's MMX Driveshaft
Carrier Brace
Ford Racing 3.73 Trak Loc Gears
Raxles Halfshafts
Polyurethane Bushings

Suspension:
98 Cobra Bilstein Shocks
Polyurethane Bushings
Addco Swaybars
5x4.5 Mustang hub conversion on all 4 corners

Stopping:
13" Crossdrilled/vented PBR Dual Caliper Brakes on the front
Stock size cross drilled/vented brakes on rear.

Wheels:
ASA AR1 18" wheels. Black with machined lip.
Eagle F1's wrapped on the wheels

Supporting hardware:
NGS Tester
X-Cal 2
Panasonic Toughbook for datalogging.

I know, how are the turbos mounted. Well gentlemen, that's still a secret for now. Tight fit, nevertheless.
What, no IC? nope. I may go with a methanol injection setup though. Haven't decided yet.
Now you see why I don't have a mod list in my signature....

 

[Sergmark]

Thats wild.... Have some extra cash I can borrow???...LOL

 

[MrWilson]

i want to have your babies.

 

[Frogman]

Serg: What cash?...

Wilson: HELL NO! :lol:

 

[MediumD]

Hope you have some $$ saved for some ET streets, you'll need 'em.

 

[Grifter]

98 Cobra Bilsteins?
98's arent going to work.. 99+ is what you need

 

[Marked4Life]

You should change your user name to "The Man Who Would Be King"!
HOLY COW!
Raoul

 

[98LSC32V]

That's a crazy setup you got coming in Frogman, you trying to have the world's fastest 4.6 DOHC Mark VIII? Are the 99 Cobra shocks the same as the 03/04?

 

[Grifter]

same fitment yes, same shocks, no

 

[Frogman]

Grifter, the shocks are already installed. Have been for the past 5000 miles with no problems whatsoever.

I'm going to have to check my receipts, but I'm pretty sure they are 98 Cobra's, not 99's.

 

[Grifter]

really? well damn then. I take it back. From what i had seen i thought the solid axle stangs had shocks with eyes on both ends, not an eye on the bottom and stem on top.
Sorry man.

 

[Frogman]

Hang on, I didn't say I was categorically 100% sure yet. :lol:

But I am pretty sure. Ofcourse, I could be as far from being right about the year as possible.

I won't know till I get home tomorrow or tuesday.

 

[Lincolns Own]

isnt ARP rice stuff?

other then that, i cant wait for pics!

 

[Frogman]

ARP, the leading stud and bolt maker? The maker who is turned to when people want their heads to STAY on the block, or the maincaps to not come loose, that ARP?

 

[EconomySpeedNStyle]

ARP is for ricers...

You should only use Grade 1 bolts from Home Depot for your rotating assembly. They're guaranteed to be almost 100% metal.

:facesjump

 

[Frogman]

Oh, silly me!

But isn't Grade .05 better? It's made of paper, so it's lighter, therefore saving lots and lots of weight.

 

[KD00LS]

I thought you were one of those guys who kept the 16' snokeflake wheels and everything stock! Opinions change very quickly, looks like you got a very nice setup there. BTW you'll like the black wheels with a machined lip, I have a set.

"I'll save you the annoying huge pic and extensive mod list."
Oh really? Just razzing ya, good luck with the project.

 

[Frogman]

I better like the wheels, I had to wait for them for almost two months after ordering them.

Now, 3 weeks later, they are still sitting stacked on the garage floor, waiting for the front of the car to go back together... And since AJE Racing can't build a K member to save their lives, I'll have to go to the OEM K member... Which means waiting for more parts, like Bushings for the lower control arms, and Rack and pinion bolts... If I can find any. (don't ask).

 

[Lincolns Own]

my fault, i got ARP and APR mixed up. lol, boy, do i look like an ass haha

 

[Dr. Paul]

I smell a twin low-mount turbo setup.

Nice list you got there Froggy, I'll take a better peak later on and see if I can help you with a longer must-haves list. I've done this once or twice!

*edit* Also, if you haven't nailed down/purchased exactly which compressors you want yet, I have developed some tools that may help in the process. They will help determine necessary airflow requirements (in lbs/min and CFM) so you can optimize adiabatic efficiency of the compressors and such. On that note, my motor requires something in the neighborhood of an 88mm turbo to do what I want it to do.

Paul.