Mustang Restomod

[Carnut]

Wow. How did it handle altitude?
Well, no issues. Transmission could use an auxiliary cooler though. Lots of wide open throttle stuff.

[Carnut]

That's not bad at all!
Probably about as good as I can expect.

[Highwayman]

Wow. How did it handle altitude?

I found out with the new Harley that one of the reasons they come with an always active GPS (No subscription required) is the computer will automatically adjust for elevation. It is accurate to the foot.

[68fastback]

If it uses a modern MAF it should do it w/o GPS. No familiar w/ what engine mgmt they use.

[Carnut]

So last weekend was the Route 66 run. Getting there involved twisty roads and uphill driving. I beat on the 66 keeping up with the Cobra group and it did quite well except the automatic transmission got a little warm and let me know it by shifting a little erratically. It was up against the converter a lot which creates a lot of heat. I slowed it down and didn’t hurt anything. Fluid still red and smelled fine.

In preparation for the next trip, I am installing an auxiliary cooler and gauge. The cooler is a Derale stacked plate unit rated at 34,000 BTU/hr and gauge is an Autometer to match my new tachometer.

Adding a pic to prove I made it. 28847

[Carnut]

28848288492885028851A few more pictures.

[Carnut]

The new Holley injection worked well. Worst tank of gas was 14mpg and best was 21.8 with an average of 19 mpg for 550 plus miles. Elevation was from 1200 feet to 6500.

[Highwayman]

Always glad to see someone out enjoying driving their cars.

[The Bone]

Hey Carnut I have been on route with my RV lol. Stopped in Winslow AZ. They have a big 66 sign in the middle of the intersection in town. Ya they play the song. have the scene on the corner. LOL

[68fastback]

So last weekend was the Route 66 run. Getting there involved twisty roads and uphill driving. I beat on the 66 keeping up with the Cobra group and it did quite well except the automatic transmission got a little warm and let me know it by shifting a little erratically. It was up against the converter a lot which creates a lot of heat. I slowed it down and didn’t hurt anything. Fluid still red and smelled fine.

In preparation for the next trip, I am installing an auxiliary cooler and gauge. The cooler is a Derale stacked plate unit rated at 34,000 BTU/hr and gauge is an Autometer to match my new tachometer.

Adding a pic to prove I made it. 28847

Those are the very best! My 460 (Quadravan) had a good sized Ford factory one of those for the C6 trans. They're a great design -- super low flow resistance.

[68fastback]

Hey Carnut I have been on route with my RV lol. Stopped in Winslow AZ. They have a big 66 sign in the middle of the intersection in town. Ya they play the song. have the scene on the corner. LOL

"It's a girl my Lord in a flatbed Ford slowing down to take a look at me...."

[68fastback]

28848288492885028851A few more pictures.

She's looking great, Nut! :chirp:

[Carnut]

Always glad to see someone out enjoying driving their cars.
Yeah, I’m not the collector type. Getting out and driving is a good therapeutic experience. Pushing it is a religious experience. :flex:

[Carnut]

Hey Carnut I have been on route with my RV lol. Stopped in Winslow AZ. They have a big 66 sign in the middle of the intersection in town. Ya they play the song. have the scene on the corner. LOL
Winslow is a town where standing on the corner is about all there is to do.

[Carnut]

She's looking great, Nut! :chirp:
Thanks Dan. One of these days I am going to paint that hood.

[twobjshelbys]

"It's a girl my Lord in a flatbed Ford slowing down to take a look at me...."

There's a little park there now. And a statue of Glenn Frey "standin' on the corner".

The song was co-written by Jackson Browne and Frey. Both Browne and the Eagles perform the song in concerts.

[68fastback]

Cool! Glenn is so missed. :(
They were both born the same year I was.

[twobjshelbys]

Cool! Glenn is so missed. :(
They were both born the same year I was.


His son is now performing with the Eagles. I haven't heard how he compares.

[68fastback]

His son is now performing with the Eagles. I haven't heard how he compares.

I watched a concert on TV last summer with his son and someone else filling it. They were quite good!

[Highwayman]

Cool! Glenn is so missed. :(
They were both born the same year I was.

:yellowcard3: :bsflag: no one else is as old as you :giggle:

[68fastback]

:yellowcard3: :bsflag: no one else is as old as you :giggle:

:spitcopy:

Ooops, I forgot :biggrin:

[onecrazydog]

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Out of all of them, I would pick your car!!

[Carnut]

Out of all of them, I would pick your car!!
Me too. LOL

[Tommy Gun]

I found out with the new Harley that one of the reasons they come with an always active GPS (No subscription required) is the computer will automatically adjust for elevation. It is accurate to the foot.


That’s great for all those mountains in Florida :wtg:



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[Tommy Gun]

:yellowcard3: :bsflag: no one else is as old as you :giggle:


:spitcopy:


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[Tommy Gun]

Out of all of them, I would pick your car!!


I know the first thing you would do.... the unpainted hood would drive you crazy. Lol

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[Highwayman]

That’s great for all those mountains in Florida :wtg:



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I have now notice that when driving I have gone from 1ft to 46ft not counting bridges.

[onecrazydog]

I know the first thing you would do.... the unpainted hood would drive you crazy. Lol

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:rofl3:

[68fastback]

Wouldn’t look right in SnapOn green :shades: ;-)

[68fastback]

Hey Mark, how about a new thread with some Harley pics? Would love to see.

[Carnut]

Wouldn’t look right in SnapOn green :shades: ;-)
How about navy gray. I’m starting a “go fund me” account for hood painting.

[Highwayman]

Hey Mark, how about a new thread with some Harley pics? Would love to see.

Done

[68fastback]

How about navy gray. I’m starting a “go fund me” account for hood painting.

;-) You know, Bruce, I don't know what it is but it just looks so good as it is. Why is that? Might look better all painted but somehow it looks so 'right' as it is too.

[Carnut]

I got around to installing the cooler and temp gauge 29029290302903129032

[68fastback]

Very nice!
Love how the steering wheel, gauges and IP look together.

[onecrazydog]

Beauty!!

[Carnut]

Very nice!
Love how the steering wheel, gauges and IP look together.


Beauty!!

Thanks guys, trying to keep the retro look

[Carnut]

Update: The Holley Sniper continues to do well. I’ve been learning more about it all of time. While it is still shelf learning, want to be able to fine tune it without screwing it up. Also to trouble shoot any problems if the come, especially on the road. Also as I reported before, I upgraded my transmission controller to a Quick 4 which has diagnostic capabilities. It identified my digital manual level position sensor as being out of range. I think that is the cause of a few intermittent shifting quirks I have had lately. I’ve ordered a new Motorcraft one.

[Tommy Gun]

:wtg:

[68fastback]

Update: The Holley Sniper continues to do well. I’ve been learning more about it all of time. While it is still shelf learning, want to be able to fine tune it without screwing it up. Also to trouble shoot any problems if the come, especially on the road. Also as I reported before, I upgraded my transmission controller to a Quick 4 which has diagnostic capabilities. It identified my digital manual level position sensor as being out of range. I think that is the cause of a few intermittent shifting quirks I have had lately. I’ve ordered a new Motorcraft one.

You bought a new dipstick? :haha:

J/K -- that's sort of what it sounds like, doesn't it? ;-)

[Tommy Gun]

:rofl3:




It’s one of those digital analog things.

[Carnut]

You bought a new dipstick? :haha:

J/K -- that's sort of what it sounds like, doesn't it? ;-)

I gotta quit drinking when I’m posting stuff. :doh2:

[68fastback]

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